HEALTH & SAFETY

CONNELL BROTHERS LTD SCORE A HAT-TRICK OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARDS!

Connell Brothers are very pleased to announce winning three H&S Awards in quick succession;

• The prestigious 2022 National NFDC Health & Safety Award!
• RoSPA Order of Distinction Award (the 19th consecutive golds)
• British Safety Council International Award (the 24th consecutive year)

Connell Brothers collected the NFDC award at The Landmark Hotel in London in March.

The National Federation of Demolition Contractors awards ceremony recognises and celebrates the very best in the UK demolition industry.

Connell Brothers have been recognised for their exemplary Health & Safety record, and the “Be CBL Safe – Don’t Walk by Scheme.”

This award is a testament to Connell Brothers continuous improvement in its health and safety processes and commitment towards keeping its workers and the general public safe.

Mark Riley, Connell Brothers Commercial Manager, said “It was a great honour to have been selected as a finalist, so to win the award against the UK’s top demolition contractors is an amazing accomplishment. The award demonstrates the ongoing commitment from our team to continually raise the bar for Health and Safety on our projects to ensure all our employees go home safe.”

RECENT PROJECT

Demolition of Vinnolit Manufacturing Plant

IT’S THE VINYL COUNTDOWN —

DEMOLITION HUB MAGAZINE FEATURE

Connell Brothers have recently reached completion of the demolition works of the former Vinnolit PVC manufacturing plant in Lancashire. Whilst the works were underway, the Connell Brothers project was featured in Demolition Hub Magazine late last year.

Company Director Jim Connell and Site Manager Kevin Brooks gave insight into the progress of the works and how they are tackling some of the challenges that a job of this nature can present.

Read the full article on the link here:

CHARITY INFORMATION

SALFORD CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY CAMP

HALOWEEN BALL

In October, as part of Connell Brothers' continued support for the Salford Children’s Holiday Camp, a special prize was donated towards the Halloween charity fundraising Ball that took place at Vermillion venue in Manchester.

Connell Brothers Ltd put forward the opportunity to spend a day at one of our live sites where the lucky winner would get the chance to get behind the scenes and see a demolition site in action as well as drive one of our large diggers! All supervised by Connell Brothers’ trained Staff, with health and safety of paramount importance.

Salford Children's Holiday Camp was established in Prestatyn, North Wales in 1926. Since then it has provided a holiday home for over 80,00 Salford Children from all walks of life.

Kenny Waste Management Services won the prize at Halloween Ball and joined a collaboration with the Connell Brothers team to support the Salford Foundation. In December, the Salford Foundation brought participants from their ‘Find My Future’ programme, with CBL offering demolition insights and expertise at the site in Walkden, and Kenny Waste Management organising the day providing PPE.

Having closed in 2014, St George’s school had been used by BBC Northwest as a film set for various productions, but in October 2020 the BBC relocated, making the building a target for anti-social behaviour activities. The structure had fallen into disrepair and the task to carry out the demolition and asbestos removal was awarded to Connell Brothers Ltd.

The participants also had the opportunity to learn more about the latest technology in demolition plant, the heavy machinery used on site to pick apart the structures. In recent years there has been a decline in the number of new entrants into the demolition industry, but experiences like this can help attract and inspire the next generation of demolition operatives.

Jim Connell, Co-Founder and Company Director at Connell Brothers Ltd, said: 

“Sharing our industry expertise is always a positive experience and we are very happy to have helped with Salford Foundation’s fantastic program. The future of the industry relies on young people getting involved and learning about the skills and processes that go into demolition. It’s important to foster aspiration and a sense of perspective early on in their careers.” 

As well the opportunity to learn from industry experts, the Connell Brothers team also offered participants gift cards as part of the experience.

OTHER NEWS...

NFDC YEARBOOK 2022 –

CONNELL BROTHERS DOUBLE PAGE FEATURE

Connell Brothers were very pleased to have a double page feature in this years NFDC Yearbook. Jim Connell talks through the progress of Connell Brothers Ltd since its conception in 1990, and how the company has established itself as one of the leading demolition companies in the UK. Speaking of award winning projects such as the demolition of the Yorkshire Mushroom to receiving an award from TV celebrity, Gabby Logan.

Read the full article on the link here: