Our Profile
Formed in 1963, Breheny is one of the largest privately owned Civil Engineering Companies in the UK, and enjoys an excellent reputation with its clients, partners and supply chain. With a high regard for customer care and support we have repeatedly proven our ability to complete projects on time, within cost, and to a high standard.
As a local contractor with more than 40 years experience we have successfully integrated with local communities and businesses. We employ local people who have a commitment to our business and to the communities it serves.
Our track record demonstrates how this integration and commitment assists us to deliver projects which enhance the reputation of all parties involved, provide best value to the client and local community, and are financially profitable for J Breheny Contractors.
Delivering the best by appointing the right people Our project management teams have the qualifications, experience, local knowledge, commitment and ethos to successfully deliver projects on time and on cost. They understand the need, and have a proven track record, for providing safe continuous access, environmental sustainability, and liaison with the client, general public and associated stakeholders. We ensure that good communication and relationships between ourselves, the client and the general public are maintained at all times.
Providing resources to deliver projects on time, on cost and with fewer issues for the client One of our unique strengths is our policy to carry out as much work as possible using our own trained and tested resources which includes over 5000 items of plant and 500 trained and experienced staff and operatives. We have found that using our own resources gives us greater control of the works, not only with regard to programme, but also with regard to quality, cost and client satisfaction. It also allows us to respond to changing situations and emergencies, be proactive rather than reactive in the development of a project, and be totally project focused enabling all the issues to be addressed.
Delivering quality and best value specialist works through an integrated and managed supply chain We have developed a comprehensive and respected supply chain built up through many years of trading relationships. Our close working relationships and alliances with suppliers and subcontractors enables us to offer value, technical support and innovative solutions.
Through these established long-term strategic relationships and formal agreements, key supply chain partners have committed to giving us a priority service and provide early involvement in the development of projects. Backed by a track record of service delivery they guarantee the quality of materials, ensuring they are fit for purpose. They also guarantee that items will be available when and where required, holding stock of regular items and offering “just in time” delivery to reduce on-site damage and storage area requirements. When selecting supply chain partners we take into account their approach and attitude to regional sustainability, and the demonstrable implementation of their CSR, Diversity and Equality policies.
Achieving Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental targets through industry leading, accredited, Policies and Procedures Our full range of activities are covered by the company's OHSAS 18001 Accredited Health and Safety Systems, ISO14001 Accredited Environmental Management System, ISO 9001-2000 Quality Assurance System, and comprehensive Company Policies and procedures. We have received 26 consecutive International Safety Awards and achieved Investors in People. In 2007 we won the 2007 ICE Merit Award for Physical Achievement and achieved a Considerate Constructors award. Many of our projects have won Regional Awards for our clients, such as Ramsey Barge Locks and the Quaggy Flood Alleviation Scheme.
The integrated Health, Safety, Environment and Quality team, comprising more than a dozen dedicated personnel, continually update company policies and procedures to provide ever-safer working environments, sustainability and continuous improvement in best practice and value.
Our dedicated CDM department have successfully implemented the 2007 CDM requirements and have disseminated our obligations to our senior site staff who deliver compliance on-site.
Self imposed targets for continuous development and improvement The company continues to provide an increasingly competitive and reliable service, with a large proportion of its business being repeat orders from customers who are impressed by Breheny's ability to provide high quality workmanship on time and to budget. Recent years have seen the development of open book accounting, a computerised supply chain management system with enquiry tracking and performance monitoring, and electronic document management / archiving systems.