We are thrilled to announce that Connell Brothers Ltd has been officially awarded the highly prestigious ARCA Gold Site Audit Award!

While making this list is a milestone for any company, a closer look at the data reveals just how exclusive this achievement is for a specialist Principal Contractor whose core discipline is demolition.

The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) represents over 300 member companies across the UK. Out of that massive nationwide pool, only 16 select companies made the final winners’ list. But here is the real standout statistic that sets us apart: The vast majority of the winners are dedicated asbestos removal contractors or insulation specialists. Connell Brothers stands out as one of only five full-scale structural demolition contractors in the entire UK to make the cut.

Demonstrating Mastery Across Complex Disciplines

Winning a safety award of this caliber highlights our ability to flawlessly coordinate large-scale operations. While a dedicated asbestos contractor focuses on a single environment, Connell Brothers successfully integrates pristine hazardous material management alongside complex structural engineering, high-reach mechanical demolition, and major site clearance. Managing these advanced disciplines concurrently under a single, unified health and safety system is a testament to our robust site management.

To earn a spot on this exclusive list, our teams had to satisfy a series of uncompromising criteria set by ARCA:

  • Zero Warning: Our scores were based entirely on unannounced site audits. Auditors arrived at our live, heavy demolition sites completely uninvited to observe operations under real, everyday conditions.

  • Consistently High Marks: We had to achieve an average score of at least a B Grade or higher across every single surprise audit.

  • Sustained Excellence: This standard wasn’t just a snapshot; it had to be maintained impeccably over two consecutive membership years.

Commenting on the rigid standards, Matthew Boulton, Site Audit Coordinator for ARCA, noted: “Huge congratulations to all our members who have achieved the award. It is in recognition of the continuing high standards that each of these members has achieved.”

Why This Exclusivity Matters to Our Clients

For major developers and public sector bodies, including local councils, universities, and the NHS, finding a trusted Principal Contractor who can safely and seamlessly handle heavy demolition and complex asbestos removal is a top priority.

As one of the few major demolition companies on this list, our inclusion offers you unparalleled peace of mind.

  1. True Turnkey Excellence: You don’t need to split your project between a demolition company and a separate asbestos specialist. Connell Brothers delivers both at a nationally certified “Gold” standard.

  2. Independently Verified Performance: Crucially, this award is not a self-certified check-box exercise or an unsubstantiated promise made by us as the contractor. It is an objective qualification strictly verified by an independent third-party trade body. Because our scores are generated entirely through completely surprise, unannounced site inspections, our clients receive undeniable, unbiased proof that our safety culture is active on site every single day.

  3. Minimised Risk and Liability: Working with an elite ARCA Gold winner ensures full regulatory compliance, flawless documentation, and minimised commercial liability on high-risk brownfield and inner-city projects.

A Huge Thank You to Our On-Site Teams

Maintaining pristine environmental safety standards while tearing down massive structures takes an extraordinary level of discipline. This award belongs entirely to our brilliant on-site operatives, site supervisors, and health and safety management teams. Their relentless work ethic and daily attention to detail keep Connell Brothers at the absolute pinnacle of the UK construction and demolition sector.