Business Development Services Wales

03/11/2026

Project Update, J&E Woodworks Ltd..
Arla Foods Ingredients, Felinfach

It was great to return to site today and catch up with the team at J&E along with the supply chain, who are all making a great contribution to the project.

Progress continues to be very encouraging, with demolition works now complete and the next phase of the refurbishment well underway. New internal partitions are going up, plasterboarding is progressing, and electrical and mechanical installation works are moving forward as the internal areas begin to take shape.

It was also really good to have a productive meeting with the client at Arla Foods Ingredients, discussing progress and the ongoing delivery of the project.

From a health and safety perspective, it's particularly encouraging to see the management arrangements being implemented so effectively. The site team and supply chain have been very receptive, engaged and proactive, with a good understanding of their responsibilities and a positive approach to maintaining standards on site.

A great effort from everyone involved, both on site and at head office. It's always rewarding to see good teamwork, communication and health and safety management working together to support the successful delivery of a project.

Two photos capturing the start and finish of a long day – dark skies at both ends, but plenty of progress in between!

02/11/2026

A return visit to Ysgol Bryngwyn, Llanelli, where it's great to see further progress being made on this major redevelopment and refurbishment project, being delivered by LLOYD & GRAVELL LIMITED.

With the new school building now occupied, works are progressing onto the refurbishment of areas within the existing school buildings, together with ongoing re-roofing works.

It's good to see the scheme continuing to move forward, with the transformation of the school campus taking shape.

As Principal Designer and CDM Advisor, BDS Wales continues to support the project, with a focus on health, safety and welfare, particularly the planning, coordination and management of construction activities within an operational school environment.

Good progress all round and great to see the project moving into its next phase.

26/10/2026

👏 Fantastic to see the Cyfle Building Skills scheme helping to develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople!

At BDS Wales Ltd, we’re delighted to support this journey by providing subsidised essential online health and safety training, including asbestos awareness, manual handling and working at height.

Investing in apprenticeships and providing access to essential training is a great way to help build skills, raise safety standards and support the future workforce that our construction industry depends on.

Congratulations to all the apprentices who have successfully secured their placements, and well done to everyone involved in making this happen! 👏

A huge congratulations to our On-Site Hub candidates from Brecon College (NPTC), who have successfully secured Carpentry Apprenticeships! 👏🔨

As part of their journey, the candidates have also completed a range of online training courses, including:

✅ Asbestos Awareness
✅ Manual Handling
✅ Working at Height

Each candidate has also received a Carpentry Toolkit to help them get started on their apprenticeship journey! 🧰

We're delighted to see them taking this exciting next step in their construction careers and wish them all the best for the future!

23/10/2026

The Calm Before the Storm 💨🌧

Yesterday morning, BDS Wales LTD carried out a support visit with Carreg Construction Ltd at their Nyth Aderyn project in Tenby, enjoying some lovely weather and fantastic views overlooking North Beach... quite a contrast to today’s stormy conditions!!

The internal refurbishment works are progressing towards the anticipated internal handover over the coming weeks, with external works set to follow as the project moves forward.

A great opportunity to catch up with the team, discuss progress and provide ongoing health, safety and CDM support as the project approaches its next milestone.

21/10/2026

A return visit to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre today for us, continuing our health and safety support with Thomas Homes West Ltd, the Principal Contractor, during the ongoing refurbishment and construction works.

Progress is continuing on site, with structural steelwork now being installed as the project moves forward.

Our ongoing visits provide health and safety monitoring and support throughout the construction phase, helping to maintain safe working arrangements as the works progress.

15/10/2026

A Stunning Location for a New Project 🌟

Yesterday, we visited the beautiful Dyffryn House and Gardens, a National Trust property in Wenvoe, near Cardiff.

It has to be one of the most impressive locations we’ve had the opportunity to work at, in a truly stunning setting.

This is an exciting new scheme for us, working alongside Principal Contractor John Weaver Contractors LTD, who are arranging fire improvement works and asbestos removal within Dyffryn House.

The initial visit provided an opportunity to meet the site management team, familiarise ourselves with the project and discuss the arrangements as the site setup and compound become established.

We look forward to working with the PC for the first time, Ward Williams, and the National Trust providing ongoing CDM support throughout the project.

A great setting for a new project!

14/10/2026

Project update; with J&E Woodworks Ltd.

A return visit yesterday to the former Sensient office block at Arla Foods Ingredients, Felinfach, where the refurbishment works are now well and truly underway.

It was good to see the project progressing, with a well-organised site setup, effective management of the works and good coordination between the various parties involved.

Outside, excavation works were underway in preparation for the forthcoming external works. Internally, the majority of the soft stripping and demolition is complete, with electrical enabling works progressing, redundant mechanical pipework being removed by the heating engineers, and early-stage partitioning and other preparatory activities taking shape.

Temporary site supplies and associated arrangements are also in place.

A particular positive is the standard of site organisation and the effective liaison between J&E Woodworks Ltd, the client and demolition contractor working in the adjacent area.

Good communication, cooperation and coordination are important in maintaining safe working arrangements, particularly where activities are taking place alongside one another.

As CDM Advisor and Principal Designer, it is encouraging to see the project moving forward with these arrangements established and the works being managed in a controlled and coordinated manner.

We look forward to continuing to support J&E as this refurbishment project progresses.

12/10/2026

Return visit this morning to the Llys Fferm development for our client MyTy Homes Limited, with the damp Welsh weather doing little to dampen the spirits of the guys on site! 🌧️

The groundworks continue to progress, with
Catalogue Engineering making a start on the installation of the Wavin stormwater drainage system, alongside other ongoing groundworks activities.

As CDM Advisor and Principal Designer, it was good to be back on site, catching up with the team and monitoring progress as the development moves forward.

Well done to everyone on site for keeping your chins up, and for moving things on despite the challenging weather conditions.

07/10/2026

Another productive day spent with Lloyd and Pawlett, supporting the team as they continue with the implementation of their Integrated Management System (IMS).

Today was focused on working alongside the team to develop their knowledge and understanding of the system and, importantly, how it can be put into practice across the business.

We worked through a range of areas covering health and safety, environmental and quality matters, with a particular focus on generating meaningful, evidence based information to demonstrate how the system is being implemented, monitored and continually improved.

The development stage may be complete, but the implementation stage is where the system really starts to become part of everyday working.

Another positive step forward towards a practical, effective and continually improving IMS.

06/10/2026

A day of two very different views across West Wales!

This morning, heading over the Preseli Hills, the low cloud was sitting across the landscape with the sun breaking through to create a spectacular sky. By this evening, on the journey home, the same hills had disappeared completely beneath thick cloud and drizzle. 🌧️

In between those two very different views, we spent the day with our client Jamson Estated Ltd, including time at their offices and a site visit to Llangrannog.

The project at Llangrannog is really taking shape, with the steel portal frame now erected and the formwork and reinforcement progressing for the new swimming pool works.

The new building will provide additional changing facilities and a plant room as part of the ongoing improvements to the centre.

Llangrannog is a fantastic resource for children and young people, providing residential stays and a huge range of activities, so it’s particularly rewarding to see a project like this progressing which will help support the facilities available to future visitors.

Our visit also included a health and safety inspection, with some really positive conversations with the guys working on site.

Great to see the progress being made and to be involved in another project that will deliver a valuable resource for the local area and the young people who visit Llangrannog.

BDS Wales Ltd – Health & Safety | CDM | Principal Designer