Business Details
33 Years
experience
Expert Civil Engineering & Building Solutions in Carnforth
Established in 1993, Briscoe Construction has grown from humble beginnings to become a reputable civil engineering and building contractor serving the North West of England. Our commitment to training and development has fostered employee loyalty, repeat client engagement, and industry recognition. We prioritise accommodating and considerate on-site practices while maintaining high standards for clients' ongoing operational needs. Through strategic investments in quality management systems aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, we ensure environmental responsibility alongside technical excellence. Our team's expertise spans utilities, highways, education, and industrial sectors, supported by accreditations including CHAS and Constructionline Gold.With a focus on long-term relationships, we deliver technically demanding projects for public and private clients including Lancashire County Council and The National Trust. Our reactive maintenance services across Lancashire and Cumbria demonstrate our adaptability to client needs. Recognised by CECA North West Executive Committee, we combine heritage with innovation in every project. Our approach balances commercial success with community impact through CSR initiatives and workforce development opportunities.
Services
Civil Engineering
Building Projects
Reactive Maintenance
Highways Infrastructure
Utilities Construction
Education Sector Works
Industrial Projects
Conservation Works
Renewable Energy Support
Environmental Management
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in civil engineering and building projects
- Our ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications ensure quality and environmental standards
- CHAS-accredited for health and safety compliance in construction
- Proven track record with major clients including Lancashire County Council
- Specialist teams qualified for work in utilities, highways, and nuclear sectors
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- CHAS
- Constructionline Gold
What people say
High quality workmanship
Professional service
Timely completion
Excellent communication
Skilled operatives
Services
Civil Engineering
Briscoe Construction delivers technically demanding civil engineering projects across the North of England. Our expertise spans highways, utilities, and industrial infrastructure with specialist accreditations in water industry and nuclear sectors. We execute projects from 2m value contracts for major clients including Electricity North West and EDF Energy, maintaining Streetworks and CHAS certifications.
Building Projects
We undertake comprehensive building projects for public and private clients including schools, commercial premises, and listed buildings. Our portfolio features projects for The National Trust and Lancaster University, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern construction techniques. Registered with Constructionline Gold, we handle new builds, extensions, and complex refurbishments.
Reactive Maintenance
Our responsive maintenance service addresses urgent infrastructure issues across Lancashire and Cumbria. Specialising in utilities, highways, and education sectors, we resolve problems from damaged walls to fire door repairs. Clients including Peel Ports and Lancashire County Council rely on our prompt, professional solutions for critical infrastructure maintenance.
Highways Infrastructure
We deliver highway improvement schemes and infrastructure projects for local authorities and private clients. Our Streetworks-accredited teams handle urban and rural road schemes, cycleways, and pedestrian areas. Recent projects include motorway network improvements and access road construction, combining technical expertise with minimal disruption to road users.
Conservation Works
Specialist conservation teams execute works on listed buildings and historic structures for clients including The National Trust. Our approach combines traditional building methods with modern compliance standards, ensuring preservation of architectural heritage while meeting contemporary usage requirements across public and charitable sector projects.
Questions
What areas do Briscoe Construction operate in?
We primarily work across the North West of England, covering Lancashire, Cumbria, and surrounding regions for both public and private sector projects.
Which industry sectors does Briscoe Construction specialise in?
Our expertise spans utilities, highways infrastructure, education, industrial projects, commercial/retail developments, and conservation works for listed buildings.
What accreditations does Briscoe Construction hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), CHAS (health & safety), and Constructionline Gold accreditations for industry compliance.
Can Briscoe Construction handle emergency maintenance tasks?
Yes, we provide reactive maintenance services across Lancashire and Cumbria for urgent infrastructure repairs in utilities, highways, and education sectors.
What is Briscoe Construction's experience with public sector projects?
We have extensive experience with local authorities including Lancashire and Cumbria County Councils, delivering projects ranging from school refurbishments to highway improvements.
How does Briscoe Construction ensure project quality?
Through ISO-certified quality management systems, regular internal audits, and annual external verification to maintain BS EN ISO 9001 standards.
