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Back-to-back Gold for P.P. O’Connor in RoSPA’s 70th year

29.07.26

P.P. O’Connor (PPOC), the specialist civil engineering, demolition and waste management contractor based in Manchester, has been named a Gold Award winner by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for the second consecutive year. The Gold Award recognises organisations that have sustained the highest standards of health and safety management year after […] more...

P.P. O’Connor becomes a Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Supporter

13.07.26

P.P. O’Connor, a leading specialist in demolition, earthworks, remediation and civil engineering, has today announced its Supporter status of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, recognising the company’s commitment to fair, secure and rewarding employment across its workforce. The Good Employment Charter is a voluntary membership and assessment scheme that recognises and celebrates employers across Greater Manchester who provide […] more...

CECA appoints new NW Regional Chair

23.06.26

P.P. O’Connor CEO Charmaine O’Connor Appointed Chair of CECA North West The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) North West and P.P. O’Connor are delighted to jointly announce the appointment of Charmaine O’Connor, Chief Executive of P.P. O’Connor, as Chair of CECA North West. Charmaine took up the role last month, succeeding Tommy Cubby of Truenorth Group. She will be supported in the role by Vice […] more...

Delivering Regeneration at Stretford Mall

16.06.26

P.P. O’Connor has commenced enabling works at Stretford Mall in Stretford, Manchester, marking the specialist contractor’s involvement in one of the most significant town centre regeneration projects in the North West of England. Appointed by Bruntwood, P.P. O’Connor’s experienced team mobilised to site in late March 2026, beginning with a seven-week soft strip delivered with […] more...

P.P. O’Connor appointed as Principal Demolition Contractor at GMP HQ, Trafford

22.05.26

P.P. O’Connor has been appointed as principal contractor to undertake enabling works at the former GMP Headquarters site in Trafford, Manchester. The 15‑week programme commenced in March 2026 and includes asbestos removal and full internal strip of the ex-policing hub. Structural demolition is now underway whiich will be followed by slab and foundation removal. Operating as Principal Contractor, P.P. O’Connor is responsible for the management and coordination of all site activities, […] more...

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