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P. P. O’Connor acquires Galvac Limited

11.09.18

P.P. O’Connor has acquired Galvac Limited, a provider of vacuum excavation equipment for an undisclosed sum. Galvac Limited, head quartered in Salford and operating nationally, was part of civil engineering contractor GPL Group which entered into administration last month. The acquisition is for the assets and employees of Galvac and secures the immediate future of […] more...

FORS Gold for the second year in a row!

12.05.18

For the second year running P.P. O’Connor is proud to have successfully met the assessment and gained its gold membership from the voluntary accreditation scheme that promotes best practice for commercial vehicle operators, Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). Charmaine O’Connor, chief executive said: “All at P.P .O’Connor are delighted to have received the FORS Gold […] more...

Reconfiguration of Sir William Siemens House’s Car Park Complete

27.03.18

PP O’Connor completed Siemen’s car park reconfiguration at Sir Williams House, Manchester this month. Completed in just 23 weeks the project was challenging due to it being located at a busy research facility with 500 car parking spaces needing to be available 24/7. PP O’Connor had to ensure work to proceed without affecting local neighbours […] more...

Charmaine O’Connor joins diversity panel discussion at MIPIM

22.03.18

Last week at the international property convention MIPIM, chief executive Charmaine O’Connor was invited to take part in a panel discussion about the diversity in the industry and how more women can be encouraged to join the sector. Charmaine was joined on the panel by Joanne Roney, chief executive, Manchester City Council; Theresa Grant, chief […] more...

55 metre high grabber in action at Wenlock Way

12.03.18

Work is well underway to demolish 54 Wenlock Way, Manchester, a 14-storey office tower block which was former occupied by Manchester City Council offices. The building will be replaced with new TV studios. The 55 metre high-grabber, one of the tallest machines of its kind in UK, is being used on the project. Charmaine O’Connor, […] more...

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