Colemans is extremely proud to have been approved by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) as a Chartered Building Company, the only demolition company to have achieved this prestigious global status.

Chartered Building Company status is described by CIOB as an ‘invitation to be part of a diverse community that thrives on innovation and collaboration’. Approved companies must follow a rigorous application process, showcasing credibility, reputation and commitment to the principles and values of best practice, ethical standards and professionalism.

Colemans recognises that demolition is now deconstruction and deconstruction is an integral part of the construction process. Rather than simply clearing the site, we are deconstructing, repurposing and salvaging materials ready for construction.  With this approval, our clients have confidence that we are a CIOB charted company, a professionally qualified resource, equipped to deliver the most challenging of projects.

Our relationship with the CIOB extends over a number of years. Mark Coleman has been a member for more than 30 years, starting an Associate Member, then Member and now Fellow. He has held various positions including sitting on the Midlands regional hub, presented at the Members’ Forum and sat on the European Council. Many of our staff have also been trained and mentored by key individuals from the CIOB.

Notably, we are the first demolition company to achieve this status, giving our customers enhanced confidence in our ability to work as a key partner in construction projects.

Mark Coleman, MD of Colemans, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be approved as a Chartered Building Company. The application process is extensive, covering everything from H&S and sustainability, to ethics and compliance, business performance and diversity.

“As we evolve our offering, we’re seeing more construction related activities included as part of our workstream. Temporary works are becoming permanent works, for example, and we continue to tap into the potential of repurposing steel to use in the construction process, as part of our endeavours in the circular economy.

“This approval gives our project partners complete peace of mind that our services are aligned with construction and that we operate to the standards expected of a chartered business.”