Company Research Report: Connor Construction (South West) Ltd

Company Overview

• Name: Connor Construction (South West) Ltd

• Mission: To utilize our expertise to provide the Highways industry with all that they need, at all times, in any location. The mission includes continual review and improvement through inspiring and leading staff, identifying and fulfilling industry needs, maintaining strong relationships, providing an unmatched service, and investing in expertise to deliver innovative engineering solutions.

• Founded: 2008

• Founder: Ian Webb

• Key People:

• Ian Webb, CEO and Managing Director

• Headquarters: The Workshop, Crees Quarry, Nunney, Holwell, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4PX, UK

• Number of Employees: Approximately 150

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Providing a comprehensive list of services to the Highways and Road Construction industry, including a world-class fleet of surfacing and planing machinery.

Products

Connor Construction offers various products and services, mainly categorized under machinery and contract services, tailored for the highways and road construction industry.

Services Offered

1. Machine Hire

• Description: Fleet includes surfacing machinery sourced from leading manufacturers such as SMT GB, Bomag, Wirtgen, and JCB.

• Key Features: Latest technology, efficient services, and regular maintenance by an in-house specialist workshop.

2. Contracts Management

• Description: A bespoke and unique service ensuring client’s save time and costs, maximizing efficiency and workmanship.

• Key Features: Competitive pricing, site visits, 24-hour call out maintenance, and a dedicated management team.

3. Bitumen Emulsion Spray Tanker Hire

• Description: Offers the latest innovations in technology for spraying bitumen emulsion.

• Key Features: Continuous heating, variable spray widths, and in-cab control.

4. Labour Hire

• Description: Provides individual skilled workers or full gangs for various surfacing duties.

• Key Features: A dedicated workforce with CSCS Card, NVQ Level 2 in Road Construction, regular health checks, and continuous training.

5. Surfacing and Planing

• Description: Comprehensive labor and machinery services across multiple global locations.

• Key Features: Capable of handling complex and emergency contracts.

Machinery

• Paver Hire: Includes various paver sizes from tracked mini to large pavers with varied paving widths.

• Roller Hire: Offers different roller sizes for various applications.

• Streetmaster & Airmaster: Utilized for breaking out and loading.

• Chipper Hire: Includes 14 and 16-foot chippers.

• Spray Tanker Hire: Features bitumen emulsion sprayers with continuously heated bitumen.

Recent Developments

• Recent Machinery Acquisitions:

• Added a brand new W220 Road Planer, showing continued commitment to modern equipment (February 2019).

• Company Expansion:

• Featured in Highways Magazine for expansion in road planing and the hiring of Neil Allen as a new road planing director (past two years from January 2019).

• Key Completed Contracts:

• Specialist works worth £570,000 for Colas completed in 2017.

• Collaborations and Achievements:

• Trusted by Toppesfield for surfacing works on Highways England Area 2.

• Successfully completed the UK's longest cycle track in Odd Down, Bath.

• Innovative Trials:

• First in the UK to trial the Volvo P4820D Paver in 2017, gaining recognition in industry magazines.

• Community Engagement:

• Maintains a close relationship with local communities and Frome College, supporting educational initiatives and local projects.

• No recent new product launches or noted partnerships were recorded.

This report provides a comprehensive insight into Connor Construction's operations, highlighting its significant market presence, product offerings, and recent strategic enhancements in the road construction industry.