The award was one of two special achievements celebrated by the company on the night, recognising Kamal’s commitment, determination and progress since joining Clifford Devlin in 2022.

Kamal joined the business as a returning citizen through our commitment to providing employment opportunities for people who face barriers to work. With no previous demolition experience, he began learning the trade from the ground up, gaining practical experience on site and taking every opportunity to develop his skills, knowledge and confidence.

Supported by his colleagues and structured apprenticeship training, Kamal has worked hard to build his career. In 2026, he successfully completed his Level 2 Demolition Operative Apprenticeship with Distinction and became a qualified Blue Card operative.

His Demolition Apprentice of the Year award recognises not only these qualifications, but also the resilience, work ethic and positive attitude he has demonstrated throughout his journey.

At Clifford Devlin, we believe that access to meaningful employment and training can make a lasting difference. Kamal’s achievements demonstrate the value of opening doors to people who face barriers to employment, alongside the personal commitment needed to turn that opportunity into a successful career.

Everyone at Clifford Devlin is incredibly proud of Kamal and all he has achieved.

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The honour was one of two special achievements celebrated by Clifford Devlin at this year’s awards and marked a particularly proud moment for the family business.

Founded by Tim’s father, Peter Clifford, in 1962, Clifford Devlin has a history spanning more than six decades. During that time, the company has developed its demolition expertise and expanded its services to include asbestos removal, construction and refurbishment, supporting clients across a wide range of sectors.

Tim’s own journey with the business began in 1978. Joining the company his father had established, he began a career that would see him help carry the family legacy forward through decades of change within both the business and the wider industry.

After becoming Managing Director in 1995, Tim worked alongside his sister, Siobhan Clifford, and brother-in-law, Les Rose, to build on those foundations. Together, they helped shape Clifford Devlin into the business it is today, combining the continuity of family leadership with a commitment to developing the company’s people and capabilities.

Tim’s career has spanned a period of considerable change in demolition, from advances in equipment and working methods to increasing expectations around safety, environmental responsibility and technical delivery. His longstanding involvement in the business connects its early history with the specialist services and expertise it offers today.

That continuity is an important part of Clifford Devlin’s story. Behind the projects and business milestones are generations of people who have contributed their skills, experience and commitment. Tim’s leadership and dedication have had a lasting influence on those people and on the company they have helped to build.

His induction into the Demolition Hall of Fame recognises a contribution extending well beyond any individual project. It celebrates decades of commitment to Clifford Devlin, the continuation of a family legacy and his contribution to the wider demolition and asbestos industry.

For everyone at Clifford Devlin, the award is an opportunity to reflect on that history and celebrate Tim’s part in it. From joining the family business in 1978 to receiving this honour in 2026, his journey represents almost five decades of dedication. Congratulations, Tim, on this well-deserved recognition.

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Our team attended ARCA’s 41st Annual General Meeting at The IET, Savoy Place in London on Friday 2nd October 2026, where the award was recognised alongside achievements from across the asbestos removal industry.

To qualify for the Gold Training Award, members must have at least eight delegates complete ARCA Supervisor or Operative courses, including new, refresher or Training Needs Analysis (TNA) training, and achieve an average score of 92.5% or higher across all delegates. Achieving this standard reflects the dedication of our team and the importance we place on competency throughout our asbestos removal operations.

As Clifford Devlin’s Environmental Division continues to grow and broaden its range of services, investment in our people remains central to that development. Training supports the knowledge, practical skills and safe working practices needed to deliver consistently high standards, with asbestos removal remaining a core part of our expertise.

Congratulations to our Environmental Division, and thank you to everyone whose hard work and commitment contributed to this achievement.

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Supporting young people and introducing them to the wide range of careers available within the built environment is an important part of Clifford Devlin’s commitment to social value and community engagement. Ethan’s placement was therefore designed to give him a varied experience of the business, combining time on live projects with meetings, training and office-based activities.

Ethan began his week with a full employee induction delivered by our Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) team. This provided an introduction to Clifford Devlin, the services we deliver and, most importantly, the high standards of health and safety required when working within our industry.

Throughout the week, Ethan was supported by Ian O’Connor, HSQE Director, and Steven Greenhalgh, Environmental Contract Manager, who accompanied him on a range of activities and gave him the opportunity to see both the operational and behind-the-scenes aspects of the business.

As part of his placement, Ethan attended an NFDC regional meeting, where he was able to see how contractors and industry professionals come together to communicate, share knowledge and discuss developments within the demolition sector.

He also visited a number of our live projects, including our demolition works in Putney and our ongoing refurbishment and fit-out works at the Orchard Theatre. These visits gave Ethan the opportunity to experience two very different working environments and see first-hand how our teams plan, coordinate and safely deliver specialist projects.

Ethan also spent time with our Environmental Division, attending tender site visits, audits and pre-start meetings. This gave him an insight into the planning, risk management and preparation that takes place before work begins, as well as the checks and monitoring undertaken throughout the delivery of a project.

Alongside his site experience, Ethan spent time learning about the administrative side of Clifford Devlin and completed a range of office-based tasks. This helped demonstrate the important role our support teams play in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and successfully.

During the week, Ethan also completed several online training courses, including Asbestos Awareness, further developing his understanding of the health and safety responsibilities associated with working within the construction and environmental industries.

By the end of his placement, Ethan had experienced a wide variety of activities, from visiting live demolition and refurbishment projects to attending industry meetings, audits and tender visits, completing training and gaining experience within our office.

We thoroughly enjoyed having Ethan with us for the week and hope the experience has increased his confidence, developed his understanding of the industry and given him plenty to consider when thinking about his future career.

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Nick brings over 20 years of industry experience, including four years as Managing Director of a licensed asbestos removal business, where he was responsible for operational leadership and the delivery of complex, high-value projects. His appointment strengthens our senior management team and reflects our continued investment in specialist capability.

The Environmental Division formalises and builds upon services that Clifford Devlin has successfully delivered for many years, while also providing a platform for controlled expansion into complementary areas such as land remediation, mould remediation, pigeon guano and lead paint management. Under Nick’s leadership, the division will focus on operational excellence, compliance, and maintaining the high standards our clients expect.

Nick will be responsible for the day to day operational delivery of the division and will play a key role in shaping its growth, systems, and culture as the business continues to evolve.

This appointment represents a significant step in strengthening Clifford Devlin’s service offering. Further updates will follow shortly, including another senior appointment that will support the continued development of the division.

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FORS is a voluntary scheme that encourages fleet operators to work above industry standards, promoting safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Maintaining silver shows we’re not just compliant but working to best practice. We closely monitor fuel use, emissions and environmental impact demonstrating our commitment to continuous improvement.

Silver accreditation also means our vehicles carry enhanced safety features, helping protect both our drivers and road users.

This status strengthens our position when bidding for contracts that require WRRR (Work-Related Road Risk) and CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Community Safety) compliance.

”A huge thank you to the entire team for their dedication and hard work in making this possible! Let’s continue pushing forward and maintaining these high standards together” – Darren Barton, Transport & Facilities Manager.

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Working closely with Carbon Neutral Britain™, our organisation’s 2024 emissions have been measured in line with the ISO 14064 and GHG Protocol Accounting Standard. While reducing emissions remains a priority, we are also offsetting our impact through internationally certified carbon projects, supporting renewable energy, solar lighting, and sustainable agriculture worldwide.

Our latest report highlights the progress we have made. Waste related emissions fell by 4%, company vehicle emissions by 3%, and we have significantly upgraded our fleet. Last year we had just one fully electric vehicle and two hybrids. Today, we have six fully electric vehicles and four hybrids.

Our Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) commits us to halving emissions by 2030 and achieving Net Zero by 2050. By accurately measuring, offsetting, and committing to reduce our emissions each year, Clifford Devlin is not only Carbon Neutral today but also aligned with both Science Based Targets and UK Government requirements for carbon reduction. This is an important step forward, and we will continue to take action to reduce our carbon emissions as a business.

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The prestigious award reflects the company’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards in asbestos removal training and safety. To achieve Gold status, Clifford Devlin met a series of rigorous criteria, including:

• Completing ARCA-accredited training courses for Supervisors and Operatives (new, refresher or TNA).

• Enrolling a minimum of eight delegates across these programmes.

• Achieving an impressive average delegate score of 92.5% across all training sessions.

The company’s consistently high performance demonstrates its culture of excellence and commitment to continuous improvement in workforce development.

Clifford Devlin’s achievement was formally recognised during ARCA’s 40th Annual General Meeting, marking an important milestone both for the association and for the company’s ongoing pursuit of best practice within the industry.

“We’re proud of our team’s dedication and performance,” said Liam Hennessy, Managing Director. “This award highlights our ongoing investment in training and reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest professional and safety standards.”

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