Successful Handover of Highfurlong School Extension
We were pleased to handover Highfurlong School for Blackpool Council. The project consisted of increasing the capacity of the school whilst providing much needed facilities to extend the programmes and activities that the school offers. Project Director, Andrew Makinson said:- This was a very rewarding project where we built up an excellent working relationship with […]
Employee Ownership Trust
On the 2nd August, the Conlon family shareholders transferred ownership of the business to an Employee Ownership Trust. The current board of directors will remain and will still have responsibility for running the business. The directors will now be accountable to a trustee board, which will include two elected employee trustees. Chairman, Michael Conlon said:- […]
Conlon transforms Wilmslow High School with major expansion
Conlon Construction has concluded a multi-year project at Wilmslow High School, facilitating a substantial increase in capacity to 360 places for the 2024/2025 academic year. Funded by Cheshire East Council and procured through the North West Construction Hub Framework, the extensive expansion permits a school transition from a 10-form to 12-form entry, elevating its capacity […]
North West Regional Construction Awards
We were delighted to win the ‘SME of the Year’ and ‘Environmental Social Governance (for the Harris Museum, Preston)’ Awards at the North West Regional Construction Awards ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel, Manchester. Commercial Director, Darren Lee said:- Absolutely fantastic to win these 2 highly contested awards. We are now looking forward to the […]
Careers Talk at Seven Stars Primary School
It was great to visit our project at Seven Stars Primary School for a careers talk with Years 5 and 6. They all had a go at guessing our jobs, including our Mascot’s, Charlie Conlon! CSR Manager, Neil Conlon said:- We all received a good grilling from the Seven Stars pupils who really enjoyed asking […]
Work commences to develop Lancaster riverside complex into new £14m UK HQ for Italian manufacturer
Work has begun on GVS Filter Technology UK Ltd’s new £14m manufacturing facility and office complex, which will transform a 24,000 sqm vacant site on Caton Road in Lancaster into a sustainable and captivating riverside location. Conlon Construction and Cassidy + Ashton are leading on the project and will deliver a transformative UK headquarters that […]
Dragon Boat Festival
Well done and many thanks to Team Conlon who took part in the Dragon Boat Festival at the weekend on Fairhaven Lake in Lytham to raise funds for Blue Skies and our Charity of the Year, Unseen. Commercial Director, Darren Lee said:- It was great to see many of our staff having fun on the […]
5-a-side Football Tournament
A big thanks to all teams that played in our 5-a-side football tournament in aid of our Charity of the Year, Unseen, held at Play Football, Preston. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all followed by a few aching bodies! Congratulations to the Winners -Lenehan and Runners-up -Drain Alert! Commercial Director, Darren Lee:- The tournament […]
CCS Bronze Award for The Harris Museum Preston
Our Harris Museum project team collected a Bronze National Site Winner Award at the Considerate Constructor Scheme Awards ceremony held at the Kimpton Clock Tower Hotel, Manchester. Chairman, Michael Conlon said:- Well done to the team for maintaining high standards on this iconic project in the centre of Preston. We are keen supporters of the […]
Eleventh Consecutive RoSPA Gold Award
We are pleased to announce our eleventh consecutive RoSPA Gold Award which continues to demonstrate our exceptionally high standards for health & safety that we deliver on all of our projects. Managing Director, Guy Parker said:- Well done to all staff, both on site and at our Head Office, who work tirelessly to maintain a […]