OCTOBER

3 members of the management team attended and successfully completed the 1 day refresher ARCA Asbestos Managers Course.

SEPTEMBER

Connell Brothers completed the demolition stage of Openshaw West which is all part of the regeneration works taking place in East Manchester.

AUGUST

With more that 40 years of experience in the demolition industry, 18 Years of which was loyal service at Connell Brothers Limited, operative Mr. Tony Clarke retired at the start of August. His retirement was celebrated with a party in Mr. Clarke’s local pub which was attended by all members of staff.

JULY

Back to University again to further their education; Connell Brothers Limited has been awarded the contract to demolish the Manchester Metropolitan Universities Undercroft Building

JUNE

Connell Brothers received the good news that they have been awarded the demolition framework contract with Darlington Council.

Connell Brothers have received a 2 day audit from “Building Confidence”. This Audit examined the management system within Connell Brothers Limited.

Connell Brothers held a Demolition and Asbestos awareness 1 day course in their training suite at their head office. 20 operatives attended the course. The NFDC approved course is aimed at providing operatives with current information on changes in legislation and best working practices within both the Asbestos removal and demolition industries. Connell Brothers are committed to ensuring that all personnel are trained and competent to a level commensurate with their individual responsibility within the Company.

MAY

May was a rewarding month for Connell Brothers. Their enviable Health and Safety record continues to receive the recognition it deserves from both the RoSPA and the British Safety Council.

Connell Brothers receive the RoSPA Gold medal award in recognition of their enviable safety record in the Demolition industry over the past 7 years. The award was collected by Connell Brothers Mr. Vernon Watson.

Connell Brothers receive the National Safety Award from the British safety Council for the 13th Consecutive year.

APRIL

Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, if you are removing notifiable asbestos products such as asbestos insulation, asbestos coating or asbestos insulating board you will need to hold a licence.

Connell Brothers licence renewal was completed in April.

After an extensively office audit and knowledge based interview Connell Brothers were granted another 3 year unconditional licence. Connell Brothers Limited have held an asbestos licence since 1991

MARCH

Connell Brothers Senior Management attended the HSE Safe Working at height seminar evening at the Wallasey Civic Hall, Liverpool. The seminar was run by the HSE as a voluntary event for any body who carries out work activities at height. 3 Members of Connell Brothers Senior management and 1 operative attended the event demonstrating Connell Brothers commitment to health and safety by keeping up to date with current best working practices.

It’s back to university again for Connell Brothers. The Contract to demolish the Liverpool John Moore University, 7 storey Clarence street tower has been awarded to Connell Brothers Limited.

FEBRUARY

The month of February brought with it the renewal of Connell Brothers Limited’s ARCA Membership. (Asbestos Removal Contractors Association).

The membership was renewed after ARCA conducted an office audit as well as several stringent ARCA Site Audits which are carried out regularly through out the year as part of the continuous ARCA Site Audit Accreditation Scheme.

ARCA is constantly raising the industry standard, the achievement of Connell Brothers being granted renewed membership demonstrates our commitment to achieving and improving on the very high standards being asked of the Asbestos removal industry today. Connell Brothers Limited have been a full contract member of ARCA since 2004.

Connell Brothers wish to Congratulate Nathan Storey and Jake Whitehurst on successfully completing their courses at the Construction College, Bircham Newton.

As part of Connell Brothers commitment to training and developing young members of the team, Nathan Storey and Jake Whitehurst, both 19 Years old, where enrolled in the Construction College, Bircham Newton. After a lot of hard work both at the college and on Connell Brothers sites both young men came out having successfully past each of their respective courses;

Nathan Storey completed his NVQ Level 2 Construction plant mechanics course.

Jake Whitehurst completed his City and Guilds in Specialist Plant and Machinery Operations.

A big congratulations to both of you.

Connell Brothers philosophy is to train and develop the youngsters of today to secure the future of tomorrow.

JANUARY

Connell Brothers Limited gets a late Christmas present and is awarded with the contract for the demolition of the Chorley Conference Centre. The Centre is located in a sensitive location as it is close to a local residential area. The only access to the site is through the residential area. A public walk way passes through the site; this must remain open, the route will have to be diverted.

Connell Brothers will need to liase with the local residents prior to commencing on site ensuring that they understand what the demolition work involves.

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