Construction and waste management firm Anglian Demolition and Asbestos has been named the winner of the Large Business of the Year award, sponsored by Jarrold Training, at the Norfolk Business Awards 2022.

Anglian Demolition and Asbestos was first founded in 2007 and has grown to become a respected company within the region’s construction and waste management sectors. 

Based in Attleborough, Anglian Demolition and Asbestos’ 100-plus employees have contributed to a number of projects including recent work on Norwich Castle and RAF Marham Hangar. 

The teams offer expertise in demolition, scaffolding, asbestos removal and earthworks as part of the company’s contracting division, and also provide trade waste collections, skip hire, anaerobic digestion and metal recycling in the waste management division. 

The judges said Anglian Demolition and Asbestos’ “passion and commitment” shone through and felt its approach to managing and reducing environmental impact was very strong. They said the firm offers “great examples of supporting staff,” from mental health support to caps on travel time. 

“We are ecstatic to have won this award,” said Lucy Parkinson, group business development manager at Anglian Demolition and Asbestos. “The initial announcement was a significantly moving experience for the whole team.

“It’s a proud moment in Anglian’s history, particularly during these unprecedented times, and we plan to utilise this exposure in promoting our services in East Anglia.”

 

About the sponsor

As one of the leading East Anglian training providers, Jarrold Training, a division of Jarrold & Sons, has been helping thousands of organisations and their people to achieve brilliant performance by increasing skill levels, confidence and motivation.

Working across East Anglia and the UK, organisations across many sectors have benefitted from a full portfolio of leadership and management, IT, business skills, and health and safety training, tailored to each client’s specific needs.

Based at its head office – the Grade I-listed St James Mill in the centre of Norwich, on the banks of the River Wensum – the hugely experienced team is ready to help you learn, develop and be brilliant.

 

The finalists

Lisa Angel 

Lisa Angel is a Norwich-based business offering a wide selection of jewellery, accessories and homeware, from its website, two retail stores and wholesale.

The judges called Lisa Angel “a case study for passion and teamwork” and were impressed with how the business has overcome challenges collaboratively, demonstrating “a strong democratic culture of continuous improvement”.

 

Morgan Sindall Construction 

Morgan Sindall Construction is a UK company, with a local office in Norwich, which delivers new build, extension and refurbishment projects across all sectors. 

The judges praised Morgan Sindall for its “belief in the local environment and projects”, and commended its support and development of staff during the cost-of-living crisis and beyond. 

 

NielsenIQ Brandbank 

Based in Norwich but operating globally, NielsenIQ Brandbank provides digital product content solutions to support shoppers’ omnichannel experiences. 

The business provided multiple examples of implementing technological innovation to enhance the customer experience and the judges said it is “at the cutting edge of innovation of sales and marketing within the digital space”.