29 Aug 2024

Midlands Suppliers Sought As Caddick Expands Across Region

Caddick is looking for local construction suppliers and subcontractors to help deliver its Midlands project pipeline as the contractor looks to grow its presence across the Midlands.

Following a year of growth, the contractor is set to host a Meet the Buyer event where Midlands-based businesses can find out about new projects in the region and how to become part of Caddick’s regional supply chain.

Hosted in partnership with leading compliance and risk management provider, Veriforce CHAS, the event will take place on 12 September, from 8am - 12pm at St Andrews @ Knighthead Park, the home of Birmingham Football Club. 

Caddick is looking for a variety of trades to help deliver a number of private and public sector developments, including work in the industrial, logistics and manufacturing, high-rise residential, commercial, educational and healthcare sectors. Trades sought include: groundworks and concrete frame, piling, earthworks, construction and refurbishment, plastering, masonry, aluminium windows, glazing and facades, as well as joinery, cladding, steelworks, flooring, tiling, dry lining, roofing and MEP.

Caddick’s move to grow its network of local supply chain partners follows the announcement of the business’ recent annual results, which saw Caddick Construction Group fulfil a commitment to buying local with nearly 70% of its supply chain spend going to businesses within 30 miles of their project sites.

Ray O’Sulivan, Regional Managing Director at Caddick Construction Group in the Midlands, comments: “The Midlands construction related jobs has taken a turbulent few years under its belt, but as we celebrate our growing pipeline of landmark schemes in the region we want to deliver these in unison with fantastic local businesses. 

“Harnessing the support of a highly skilled local supply chain enables us to deliver on the growing pipeline of Midlands schemes efficiently, and with a positive impact on the region’s community. It’s our responsibility that the local economy and local employment both benefit from our upcoming pipeline and we look forward to welcoming subcontractors, traders and suppliers from across the region to bid for work in our upcoming Meet The Buyer event.” 

David Turner, Head of Marketing, Veriforce CHAS adds: “We are excited to help Caddick engage with the local construction community on these exciting projects. Contractors are invited to meet with our experienced team to learn how they can achieve CHAS accreditation, demonstrating their compliance with health and safety standards. By obtaining this accreditation, contractors can pre-qualify for opportunities to work with Caddick, one of the UK’s leading developers.”

Local businesses are invited to sign up for the event by emailing clients@chas.co.uk or calling 0345 521 9333.