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March 4, 2026

28 Consecutive Years! – Connell Brothers Limited wins International Safety Award

Connell Brothers Limited has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council for the 28th consecutive year. Connell Brothers achieved a Distinction for the 2026 award in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2025 calendar year.

January 23, 2026

Building Brighter Futures: Supporting the Barnabus Big Give Challenge

At Connell Brothers Ltd, we believe that “giving back” should be more than just a phrase, it should be a commitment to the community we work in every day. That is why we are incredibly proud to have supported Barnabus during their recent Big Give Christmas Challenge.

December 15, 2025

Connell Brothers Ltd Spearhead Demolition of Seacroft’s “Eyesore” Flats

Connell Brothers Ltd has officially begun the transformation of Boggart Hill, clearing the way for a major affordable housing boost in Leeds.

Paul CowleyDemolition, Local Authority

November 23, 2025

Connell Brothers Appointed as Principal Contractor for All Saints Library Demolition

Connell Brothers Ltd is proud to announce our appointment as Principal Contractor for the significant demolition phase of the All Saints Library at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU).

October 23, 2025

Alpha House Demolition Reaches Major Milestone

October 2025 marks a significant turning point in the transformation of Wythenshawe Town Centre. As part of the wider £500m regeneration project, Connell Brothers has successfully navigated the most technical phase of the Alpha House demolition: the systematic, floor-by-floor deconstruction required to safeguard the site’s critical infrastructure.

September 23, 2025

Eccles Multi-Storey Car Park Demolition Gathers Pace

The transformation of Eccles Town Centre is officially in full swing. As part of Salford City Council’s ambitious regeneration plans, Connell Brothers is making significant progress on the first phase of demolition, focusing on the removal of the outdated multi-storey car park.

May 23, 2025

Digital Safety: Connell Brothers Ltd Achieves Cyber Essentials Certification

At Connell Brothers Ltd, our commitment to “Safety First” extends beyond the physical site and into our digital infrastructure. We are proud to announce that our entire organisation has officially achieved the Cyber Essentials Certificate of Assurance.

Paul CowleyGeneral, Health and Safety

March 28, 2025

Winner of Demolition Operative of the Year

Connell Brothers’ Terry Harman won the NFDC demolition operative of the year for 2025.

January 25, 2025

Manchester Airport’s Hangar Two demolition complete

Specialist Demolition Contractor, Connell Brothers Ltd, has demolished one of Manchester Airport’s largest hangers. The hangar was located on the western edge of the airport, in a highly prominent location adjacent to the World Freight Terminal with direct runway access.

October 9, 2024

Connell Brothers to spearhead £20m transformation of Cannock town centre

Connell Brothers Ltd is set to spearhead the £20 million transformation of Cannock town centre. The award-winning demolition contractor was selected as the preferred contractor to carry out the demolition of Cannock’s multi-storey car park and multiple shopping units.

July 31, 2024

Place North West Feature — Connell Brothers readies Eccles wrecking ball

Around a third of the town’s rundown shopping centre is to be demolished to make way for the site’s wholesale regeneration.

June 30, 2024

21 Consecutive Golds — Connell Brothers receives RoSPA Order of Distinction Award

Connell Brothers based in Salford, has fought off global competition to win a prestigious RoSPA Award, demonstrating its commitment to health and safety excellence.

May 13, 2024

Manchester Evening News Feature — Clarendon Leisure Centre, devastating fire

Connell Brothers Ltd was drafted in to assess the future of a much-loved leisure centre ravaged in a fire now being investigated by police.

April 9, 2024

26 Consecutive Years! – Connell Brothers Limited wins International Safety Award

Connell Brothers Limited has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council for the 26th consecutive year. Connell Brothers achieved a Merit for the 2024 award in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2023 calendar year.

January 25, 2024

Connell Brothers support the Christmas Tree Recycling Event

Connell Brothers Ltd was pleased to support JustHelping Charity with their Christmas Tree Recycling Event.

January 6, 2024

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December 16, 2023

Successful Completion at St George’s Hospital

Connell Brothers Ltd was employed by Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to demolish Stonefield House which was adjoined to Norbury House, Mental Health Ward.

Paul CowleyDemolition, Healthcare

November 25, 2023

Leeds College of Building attend the Highways Towers Project

Jim Connell recently hosted students from Leeds College of Building at the Highways Tower block project in Leeds.

September 1, 2023

Breaking news : Swinton Under 17’s team join North Bury League

Breaking News: Connell Brothers have signed a new 2-year kit sponsorship deal with Swinton FC Under 17’s (Cobra’s).

August 16, 2023

Connell Brothers collaborate with Quay Square Consult on Salford Tower Blocks

Connell Brothers have collaboratively partnered with Quay Square consult to successfully complete several specialised demolition projects on various occupied high-rise residential buildings in the Pendleton Together Estate, adjacent Salford Precinct.

Connell Brothers Ltd Spearhead Demolition of Seacroft’s “Eyesore” Flats

Connell Brothers Appointed as Principal Contractor for All Saints Library Demolition

Alpha House Demolition Reaches Major Milestone

Eccles Multi-Storey Car Park Demolition Gathers Pace

Digital Safety: Connell Brothers Ltd Achieves Cyber Essentials Certification

Winner of Demolition Operative of the Year

Manchester Airport’s Hangar Two demolition complete

Connell Brothers to spearhead £20m transformation of Cannock town centre

Place North West Feature — Connell Brothers readies Eccles wrecking ball

Manchester Evening News Feature — Clarendon Leisure Centre, devastating fire

Successful Completion at St George’s Hospital

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