Our History

Cidon: Delivering Excellence Since 2000


Cidon has been delivering projects safely and on time across the UK, earning an outstanding reputation for reliability and quality. Our commitment to excellence has been the foundation of our success, and we continue to build on that legacy with every project we undertake.

2000

Cidon Construction Ltd established in 2000 by Founder Ciaran Donnelly. Turnover: £300k - Employees: 20

2005

From 2001 to 2005, Cidon began building a reputation on projects from bridges to civil engineering structures, delivered on a labour and temporary materials basis

2009

Purchased 2.0 Acre premises with yard on Platts Common Industrial Estate, Barnsley

2011

Between 2011 and 2014 Cidon made a significant investment of £3.0m in new plant and equipment to supporting the expanding business

2014

Established training academy for apprentices, and Concrete Society Award Winner - Glasgow School of Art - Certificate of Excellence.

2015

New build head office completed with an investment of over £1 million. Turnover of £20 million +

2016

Consecutive phases as Quartermile Edinburgh from 2008-2016. Group turnover reached £17m +

2017

Patrick Bryan appointed as Managing Director as an MBI takes ultimate control. Two tower cranes purchased. Turnover: £17 million+, employees: 220.

2019

Third WOLFF 166 B Tower Crane purchased.

2020

Celebrating our 20 year anniversary. Increase in revenue enables additional asset purchases.

2021

Working through a global pandemic we increase our turnover. Cidon group transition into an Employee Owned Trust.

2022

Significant increase in turnover, expansion into the nuclear marketplace and increased exposure in Energy from Waste (EFW) markets

2023

Increased turnover and continued success in EfW / Civils markets. Turnover: £43 million+.

2024

New regional office opened in the North West

2025

A special milestone for Cidon as we celebrate 25 years of organic growth and success. We are proud of all we’ve achieved and excited for what’s to come in the next 25 years!

Our Vision

Our Vision

Our vision is to strengthen our reputation as one of the UK leading specialist contractor’s of choice, engaged on projects from pre-construction where technical expertise, quality and safety considerations are integral to every project.

Testimonials

Testimonials

Here are a few of the kind words shared by our clients, which reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence and the strong, lasting relationships we have built over the years.