Business Details
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Woodbridge
Established over 25 years ago, Howard Construction has built a strong reputation in the construction industry for delivering high-quality civil engineering and groundwork contracts. Our expertise spans from initial tendering to project completion, serving major national housing developers such as Taylor Wimpey and Bellway Homes. We specialise in housing development infrastructure, including deep drainage, road construction, earthworks, and mains services. With a team possessing extensive experience across site operations, surveying, and commercial departments, we have successfully completed projects exceeding 10 million.Our commitment to value engineering during tender processes ensures cost-effective solutions for clients. Health and safety remain paramount, managed by a dedicated advisor with a decade of sector-specific experience. We maintain rigorous compliance through detailed risk assessments, method statements, and regular site inspections. Our workforce holds relevant certifications, including CSCS and CPCS cards, alongside specialist training for confined spaces and street works. This combination of experience, technical expertise, and safety focus positions us as trusted partners in construction projects across the region.
Services
Groundworks
Civil Engineering
Balancing Ponds
Infrastructure Works
Housing Groundworks
Cut and Fill Earthworks
Deep Drainage
Section 278 Works
Section 38 Works
Sewer Connections
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in civil engineering and groundwork contracts
- Our team delivers projects exceeding 10 million with precision and reliability
- We provide value engineering expertise during tendering processes
- Our health and safety advisor holds 10 years of sector-specific experience
- Workforce maintains CSCS, CPCS and specialist confined space certifications
Services
Groundworks
Our groundworks division handles all aspects of housing development foundations. This includes cut and fill earthworks, deep drainage systems, and installation of domestic services. We deliver complete plot-works packages from foundations to external works. Our team ensures precise execution of driveway installations and parking courts to meet modern housing requirements.
Civil Engineering
We deliver comprehensive civil engineering solutions for adoptable infrastructure. This covers section 278 and 38 road works, sewer connections, and pumping stations. Our expertise extends to balancing ponds and lagoon construction. We manage projects from tender stage through to adoption, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Balancing Ponds
Specialist construction of sustainable drainage systems including balancing ponds and swales. We design and implement water management solutions that meet environmental regulations. Our team ensures proper integration with housing developments while maintaining ecological balance. Projects include both new installations and maintenance of existing systems.
Infrastructure Works
We install and maintain essential infrastructure for housing developments. This includes mains utility services, road construction, and drainage networks. Our work meets current adoption standards for water, gas, and electrical services. We coordinate with utility providers to ensure seamless integration of all infrastructure elements.
Section 278 Works
Specialist delivery of section 278 highway improvements to local authority standards. We handle road widening, junction improvements, and new road construction. Our team ensures compliance with all adoption requirements. Projects include detailed coordination with highway authorities and utility providers.
Questions
What types of construction projects do you specialise in?
We specialise in civil engineering and groundwork for housing developments, including drainage, road construction, and adoptable infrastructure.
How long has your company been operating?
We have been delivering construction solutions for over 25 years with a proven track record in the housing development sector.
Do you work with major housing developers?
Yes, we collaborate with leading national developers including Taylor Wimpey, Bellway Homes, and Bovis Homes.
How do you ensure project safety?
We maintain rigorous health and safety standards through dedicated advisors, regular inspections, and comprehensive risk assessments.
What areas do you cover?
While based in Suffolk, we deliver projects across the UK for national housing development clients.
Can you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, our team has completed projects exceeding £10 million, including complex adoptable infrastructure works.
