Business Details
33 Years
experience
Expert Construction Services in Carnforth
Established in 1993, Briscoe Construction has built a reputation as a trusted civil engineering and building contractor serving the North West of England. Our expertise spans complex infrastructure projects, high-profile building works, and responsive maintenance services for public and private sector clients. With ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditations, we maintain rigorous quality and environmental management systems audited annually. Our team's technical proficiency in water industry projects, highways infrastructure, and industrial sector works is matched by our commitment to client collaboration. We prioritise sustainable practices through formal carbon management plans while delivering projects for organisations like Lancashire County Council and The National Trust.Our CHAS accreditation enables us to act as Principal Contractor and Designer under CDM Regulations 2015. Client testimonials highlight our problem-solving approach, adherence to safety standards, and ability to complete challenging projects under difficult conditions. This combination of technical capability, regulatory compliance, and client-focused delivery has sustained our growth from local beginnings to a respected regional contractor.
Services
Civil Engineering
Building Projects
Reactive Maintenance
Environmental Management
Sector-Specific Construction
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30 years' experience in civil engineering and building projects since 1993
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality and environmental management certifications
- CHAS-accredited Principal Contractor and Designer under CDM Regulations
- Proven track record with major clients including Lancashire County Council
- Formal carbon management plan for environmental sustainability
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- CHAS
- Constructionline Gold
- Achilles UVDB
What people say
High quality
Professional service
Excellent workmanship
Timely manner
Problem-solving approach
Services
Civil Engineering
Specialising in technically demanding civil engineering works since 1993, we deliver highways improvements, utility infrastructure, and industrial sector projects across the North West. Our teams hold industry-specific accreditations for work in nuclear power stations, electrical substations, and water industry projects. With established relationships with major utility providers, we combine technical expertise with regulatory compliance to complete complex infrastructure schemes.
Building Projects
From listed building conservation to modern commercial developments, our building projects span education facilities, industrial units, and public sector works. We work with clients like The National Trust and Lancaster University to deliver new builds, extensions, and refurbishments. Our Constructionline Gold registration and CHAS accreditation ensure adherence to the highest safety and quality standards throughout the construction process.
Reactive Maintenance
Providing prompt maintenance solutions for public and private sector clients across Lancashire and Cumbria, we address urgent issues like structural damage and security breaches. Our systems enable rapid response while maintaining quality standards. Clients including Electricity North West and Peel Ports rely on our ability to resolve critical infrastructure problems efficiently while minimising operational disruption.
Environmental Management
Our ISO 14001-certified environmental management systems incorporate formal carbon footprint calculations and reduction strategies. We implement sustainable practices across projects while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations. This approach supports clients' sustainability goals through responsible construction methods and materials management across all our civil engineering and building works.
Sector-Specific Construction
We deliver tailored construction solutions for diverse sectors including renewable energy, education, and industrial facilities. Our experience ranges from solar dome installations at Lancaster University to listed building conservation works. With technical expertise in highways infrastructure and utility projects, we adapt our capabilities to meet specific sector requirements while maintaining consistent quality standards across all project types.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We work across utilities, highways, education, industrial, commercial, residential, and renewable energy sectors with technical expertise in each area.
Which accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, CHAS accreditation, and Constructionline Gold registration with Achilles UVDB partnerships.
What geographic areas do you cover?
Our primary service area covers the North West of England including Lancashire, Cumbria, and surrounding regions.
How do you handle complex projects?
We use collaborative approaches with proactive planning, experienced teams, and quality systems to deliver challenging projects successfully.
Can you handle emergency maintenance requests?
We provide reactive maintenance services across Lancashire and Cumbria with prompt response times for urgent infrastructure issues.
What environmental commitments do you have?
We operate under ISO 14001-certified systems with formal carbon management plans to ensure sustainable construction practices.
