Case Studies

Brick Fabrication Ltd was established in 1997, based in the heart of industrial Wales at Pontypool. The company has seen steady growth over the last 19 years and now employs 70 staff across two sites. Brickfab is a customer focussed manufacturing business which creates pre-fabricated arches, brick specials, Brickclad & GRP chimneys, GRP canopies and Glass-Resin (GRP) wall panels for the UK Home Building industry, including many prestigious ‘blue-chip’ clients such as RedRow, Taylor Wimpey,...

Gethin Thomas a manager at RT Contractors recently undertook and completed the Leadership & Management course with Construction Future Wales. The course has given Gethin a better understanding into other aspects of the business that he would not usually get involved with. Gethin said “I found the lectures and work around leadership and management very interesting and useful and have been applying what I have learnt outside of work as well as in work. I...

The North Wales Construction Framework is an innovative collaborative working solution, which has been developed to support the delivery of the 21 st Century Schools programme in the North Wales region. Instigated by the Welsh Government and supported by Construction Futures Wales, the Framework is made up of the six North Wales Authorities and seven main construction companies, hosted by Denbighshire County Council. The framework aims to deliver best value for money; ensuring greater community...

Drones, also known as ‘unmanned aerial vehicles’ or UAVs, are appearing in many news reports and articles - whether it is due to fantastic aerial images or new and futuristic uses, it is difficult to not have heard of them. Drones are increasingly being bought by hobbyists but their development, led by professionals in a range of industries, is increasingly positioning this technology as a vital tool for many sectors including construction. Getting a clear...

Laing O’Rourke Laing O’Rourke has more than 100 workplaces in the UK - a mixture of construction and infrastructure projects, manufacturing facilities, plant depots and offices. It employs approximately 5,000 tradespeople and operatives, along with a further 3,500 professional and office-based staff. As a direct employer, Laing O’Rourke is unique among its industry peers. This model provides a number of advantages – especially in relation to health and safety. For example, with workers likely to...

Chris Pritchard is the Health, Safety & Environment Officer for Civil Engineering company TRJ Ltd. Chris recently completed the Construction Futures Wales Leadership and Management course and had this to say about his experience: “I found the course to be a very enjoyable experience learning about leadership from those that have already been successful. From an early age, you don’t get taught about leadership and therefore you develop your own style. Over time, this may...

Originally trading as C. Wynne & Sons Limited, Wynne Construction was founded by Charles Wynne in 1926 quickly earning a reputation as a local, professional and approachable company with the ability to provide high quality, reliable and economic building solutions. These values soon formed the foundation of company philosophy, to which they remain steadfast: Total commitment to quality and reliability Clear understanding and appreciation of clients' requirements Effective communication between all parties concerned Good teamwork...

RPM Shopfront Manufactures Ltd was established in 1970 and is based in Brynmenyn, Bridgend. The company is a privately owned family business specialising in fabrication, and installation of aluminium curtain walling systems, aluminium windows, doors and automatic door entrance systems. Contracts Manager Kevin Freeman recently completed the Construction Futures Wales Leadership & Management Level 5/7 Course run by Cardiff Metropolitan University and believes firmly that his new knowledge has had an extremely positive impact on...

Sam Drylining Ltd is an established company based in the Rhondda Valley covering the whole of South Wales and the South West, specialising in refurbishment and new build projects across all sectors. Director Kyle Spiller recently completed the Construction Futures Wales Leadership & Management Level 5/7 Course run by Cardiff Metropolitan University and believes firmly that his new knowledge has had an extremely positive impact on the business: “The CFW course has been pretty influential...

Dividers Folding Partitions Ltd are a Dafen-based manufacturer of specialist doors and partitions, including operable walls, sliding/folding walls, expanding walls and glass partitions; trading in regional, national and international markets. The company needed support with achieving essential accreditations in order to move the company forward and win new business. Managing director Dennis Lewis explains how it wouldn’t have happened without Construction Futures Wales support. “We were initially referred to Construction Futures Wales from the Welsh...