Proud to be doing things differently.
We’ve come a long way in over 60 years. From humble beginnings in Birmingham, UK, to a multi-award-winning contractor recognised on a global stage, Colemans have been at the forefront of market-leading, innovative initiatives in the deconstruction and demolition sector for decades.
The company has been through some challenging times and we’ve used those experiences to help shape the safe, agile and skilled organisation that exists today. And we’ve never lost the personal touch – a true family business, in every sense.
With a strategic approach that gives us access to our latest technologies, we focus on what matters most today and for future generations; improving safety, supporting the environment and exceeding client expectations on projects of all sizes.
Colemans Commitment
It’s not what we do that makes Colemans different. It’s how we do it.
Collaborative
We work openly with our people, clients, suppliers and stakeholders, building long standing relationships to ensure that a high quality team is focussed on success.
Responsible
Aware of our responsibilities, we have built a strategy to minimise environmental impact and achieve our Net Zero target across all operations, including project delivery.
Progressive
We focus on technological and operational innovation to deliver efficiencies and improved quality for each and every project. Our ethos is to always look forwards.
Safe
Our mature safety culture encompasses attitudes and behaviours, promoting a safety-first approach that ensure health and wellbeing is always respected and protected.
Enviromental
We recognise the impact that our operations have on the environment and we are taking steps to reduce our footprint, including cleaner fuels and better use of resources.
Episode 2 - The here & now for Colemans
Focusing on the last 12-18 months to deliver better quality, safer & more environmentally friendly projects.
People - the heart of our business.
At the heart of our business are our people, who we value above anything else. The Coleman Culture is key to our continued success, focusing on wellbeing, sustainability and family values to support our people and the planet, now and in the future.
Our proud history.
The company was founded in the back room of John & Norah Coleman’s house in Stechford, Birmingham, UK, in October 1962. The proud family roots have continued ever since, shaping the people-focused organisation that exists today. We’re now in the third generation of Colemans
Company founded by
John and Norah Coleman
Purchased first fleet
of Thames Traders
Purchased new premises in Stechford, Birmingham
Purchase of the first CAT 225 excavators into the UK
Dave Coleman takes over after death of his father, John
Purchased Birmingham’s first mobile crusher to enable recycling of waste materials
First high reach machine
– Cat 350
First explosive demolition job
at Lee Bank, Birmingham
Purchased Shady Lane site
in Great Barr new HQ
Raised over £100,000 for
three charities as part of
50th-anniversary celebrations
New Board of Directors appointed, including Dave’s eldest son Mark Coleman as MD
Adoption of a more streamlined plant-management approach
Sold recycling facility
at Shady Lane
60th-anniversary
Rebrand of Colemans
CEO Mark Coleman celebrates his 30 years in the business with a fun-packed event in Birmingham
Colemans took home the Recycling and Environmental Award and prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ award, at World Demolition Awards in Canada
Approved by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) as a Chartered Building Company, the only demolition company to have achieved this prestigious global status.
Invested around £250,000 at our Birmingham HQ, in solar PV technology & energy efficient air conditioning
Presenting gold watches to Paul Schwarm and Lesley Morris, each marking 25 years of service
Episode 6 - A lifetime in demolition
Looking back at Mark’s time in the industry as he celebrates 30 years with Colemans.
