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From Foundations to £1bn: Caddick’s Midlands Growth Story

Conor Nolan Season 1 Episode 65

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We sit down with Regional Managing Director, Ray O’Sullivan to explore the rapid rise of Caddick Construction in the Midlands. From its formation just three years ago to delivering major schemes across the region, Ray shares the story behind the Birmingham team - built on strong foundations, bringing together experience, local knowledge and established working relationships.

We dive into what’s driven Caddick’s momentum in such a competitive market, from early challenges and key project wins to the ambition of building a £1bn pipeline. Ray also reflects on why the Midlands remains a critical growth region, how culture and collaboration underpin success, and the role contractors play in shaping cities like Birmingham. Looking ahead, it’s a conversation about more than just growth - it’s about legacy, opportunity, and what comes next.

Today’s episode was kindly hosted by Northspring at the podcast studio in Birmingham. A big thank you to our Building Brum podcast is sponsors reality capture and point cloud modelling specialists ScanTech DigitalSolus, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of commercial floor and wall tiles, EH Smith Architectural Solutions - Brick and Fascade specialists,  multi-award-winning fabricator of UPVC and aluminium windows Unique Window Systems and Sunbelt Rentals with over 1,500,000 items of equipment- they are the largest providers of equipment hire in the UK.