Dawnus

Swansea-based Dawnus Construction is a regional construction engineering and building company, operated by a senior management team consisting of highly skilled chartered civil engineers who possess the technical abilities and experience to deal with a wide range of projects. The aim of the business is to deliver practical solutions to complex engineering problems, while maintaining quality and flexibility by undertaking the works in-house wherever possible. It has an established team of over 147 skilled operatives and tradesmen, led by first class general foremen and site managers with high standards of technical competence and professionalism, and pride in themselves that extends to all disciplines. The team is not only experienced, but also versatile, and is able to cope with the ever-changing demands of the construction industry. Since starting in 2002, the firm has built up an impressive list of clients and undertake work for both the public and private sectors, and its management philosophy with regard to partnering has also assisted in securing repeat business through the establishment of strong client relationships. Recent customers include the Welsh Development Agency, Countryside Council for Wales, Mid & West Wales Fire Authority, the Welsh Assembly Government and a range of local authorities across Wales.

Origins

Dawnus was established by a team of professional engineers who, before 2002, had formed the management team for Taylor Woodrow Civil Engineering in Wales and the West of England. The biggest problem in establishing the company was being invited to tender for contracts which were complex enough to make maximum use of the technical abilities, which the company possessed. One of the major challenges was setting up supplier accounts and we must say the suppliers of key materials were exceptionally supportive and took into account the management’s experience, but it was (and is) difficult to get recognition from client bodies, particularly in the public sector. As a young Company, Dawnus may not be able to provide a comprehensive list of contracts but the staff employed have an enviable track record in carrying out both civil engineering and building contract.

Success factors

The company is committed to employing its own Technical Staff, Tradesmen and Construction Operatives and providing them with a long-term career in the construction industry. It trains all its employees to meet industry recognised standards, which enables the firm to provide a quality service. The company is engineering-led, and able to meticulously plan its work and tenders, again enhancing the service to Clients and quality of the finished product. All employees are multi-skilled, and able to undertake projects in both the Civil Engineering and Building sectors, which not only increases the employees’ job satisfaction, but enables the firm to react quickly to clients needs.

The future?

Dawnus has now established Regional Offices in Exeter and Bangor to widen its client base. It intends to grow by increasing its share of the market in its existing areas of business, and by sequentially managing the opening of further offices in other areas of the country

Sector: Construction

Growth: 740.7%