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June 15, 2026

A World First in Engineering: Remembering the 1996 Manchester City Centre Clearance

Thirty years on from the 1996 IRA city centre bombing, our thoughts remain first and foremost with the hundreds of people who were hurt and deeply affected by the devastating blast. It remains a poignant moment in Manchester’s history.

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

September 24, 2019

Demolition Dismantling Magazine Feature

Demolition and Dismantling magazine is out now and we have a double page feature, click here and head to pages 46 and 47 to read in full.

Paul CowleyDemolition, General

September 5, 2018

Chinese Presidential visit to site at Manchester University

As part of his visit to Manchester, the Chinese President, President Xi Jinping visited the “world leading” National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester.

Paul CowleyEducation, General

June 6, 2018

Connell Brothers celebrate campus tree project

Connell Brothers were delighted to get involved in the Campus Tree Planting project in Ardwick recently. Mark Riley, Wayne Harrison and Glen O Driscoll were there to represent Connell Brothers, planting a variety of trees alongside local residents, councillors and project partners.

May 21, 2018

Take a look at how Stretford Mall will look after £2m regeneration

Connell Brothers have been appointed to carry out all the demolition works of the Stretford Mall shopping centre. A £2m revamp of the Mall is set to get underway and you can take a look at the plans outlining how the shopping centre will look by following the link below.

February 18, 2018

RoSPA Award – Presidents Award

John Connell and his wife receiving the prestigious award at Buckingham Palace, Centenary Royal Garden Party, hosted by Prince Andrew, The Duke of York.

December 19, 2017

Connell Brothers chosen as part of £20m GM Demolition framework

Connell Brothers have been chosen on a £20m framework covering high and low-rise demolition work across Greater Manchester.

May 7, 2017

Connell Brothers among winners at International Safety Awards

Connell Brothers Limited have received the International Safety Award for protecting its employees from the risk of injury and ill health at work

December 16, 2015

Watch amazing time-lapse video of Connell Bros demolishing University of Manchester halls

An incredible time-lapse video has captured the demolition works Connell Brothers carried out on University of Manchester student halls. Bowden Court and Ronson Hall were the two buildings shown in the video, which captured the works from the erection of the scaffolding to the ultimate demolition of the buildings. To watch the remarkable video on the M.E.N website, follow the link below.

December 30, 2014

Connell Brothers to demolish famous Leicester Market Hall

Connell Brothers have been appointed to demolish Leicester’s market hall, as part of a wider £9.2m regeneration of the historic market. The ageing building was constructed in the 1970’s and comprises parts of the indoor market, as well as market offices .

February 2, 2014

Rochdale city centre landmarks set to be demolished

Connell Brothers have been appointed to demolish the famous city centre car park and old bus station. The works are expected to take around 9 months to complete and are a component of the £100m redevelopment of Rochdale centre.

A World First in Engineering: Remembering the 1996 Manchester City Centre Clearance

Digital Safety: Connell Brothers Ltd Achieves Cyber Essentials Certification

Demolition Dismantling Magazine Feature

Chinese Presidential visit to site at Manchester University

Take a look at how Stretford Mall will look after £2m regeneration

RoSPA Award – Presidents Award

Connell Brothers chosen as part of £20m GM Demolition framework

Connell Brothers among winners at International Safety Awards

Watch amazing time-lapse video of Connell Bros demolishing University of Manchester halls

Connell Brothers to demolish famous Leicester Market Hall

Rochdale city centre landmarks set to be demolished

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