ABOUT US



All our people - from accounts, estimating and administrative staff to managing and site personnel - are committed to ensuring we do the best job possible.





Brandwells - success built on reputation

Brandwells Construction was founded by Andy Dowden in 1973. We have since grown to become one of the most highly-regarded building and groundworks companies in the South West and South Wales, handling contracts worth more than £20 million annually. We have developed an enviable reputation for openness and fair dealing, and are known for our dedication to quality, training and health & safety.

Setting standards for value

Brandwells is well known for the innovative techniques we use to secure value for money for the client on each project. Our VFM approach is an industry leader. We have developed sophisticated software which can be used to appraise initial groundworks plans and suggest costed alternatives based on 'what if' scenarios, producing full bills of quantities with accurate costings. We also apply value engineering techniques to help our clients cut costs through the adoption of cheaper but equally effective alternatives.

How Brandwells delivers exceptional VFM

The groundworks phase is the biggest part of a new-build project, particularly a housing development - and the most important. At Brandwells we can introduce contract savings from the outset by planning a groundworks solution which will deliver the best value for money - often far better than clients realise is possible.

VFM in action

The design for a housing scheme indicated that (10,000) cu metres of spoil/earth would have to be removed from the site at a cost of over (£100,000) in transport and landfill charges. We revised the design to raise levels across the site by (30cm), allowing the spoil to be accommodated on site. The cost of raising the levels was far less than the cost of removing the excess material.

Surface water drainage is a key issue with many sites because the natural soakaway effect is removed by the introduction of buildings and paved areas. Our surveys on one project showed that after heavy rainfall, a concentrated flow of rainwater would discharge into a narrow watercourse, with the risk of local flooding.

We designed and constructed underground attenuation tanks for temporary water storage, to allow the excess water to be released to the environment at a manageable discharge rate - an invisible and cost-effective solution.

Charitable Support

Brandwells Construction is committed to supporting local charities, whether through sponsorship of events, clubs or fundraising initiatives. This year we helped raise funds for St Peter’s Hospice, ASBAH, REHAB UK, The Lighthouse Club, Oxfam, RADAR and the Royal Hospital For Children Bristol Wallace & Gromit “Grand Appeal”.