Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Construction Plant Design & Installation Services
D & C Engineers, established in 1973, is a family-run engineering firm specialising in the design, manufacture, and installation of concrete, quarry, and asphalt plants across the UK. With a team of 40 employees and 13 mobile units, we combine over five decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver turnkey solutions for high-profile projects. Our services include plant maintenance, refurbishments, and upgrades, supported by accreditations such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and NICEIC registration.We prioritise collaboration, safety, and sustainability, evidenced by long-term client relationships with industry leaders like Tarmac and Hanson UK. Our commitment to innovation and quality is demonstrated through landmark projects including nuclear-grade concrete plants at Hinkley Point C and installations for Londons Elizabeth Line. Headquartered in Tamworth, we maintain a national reach while upholding a supportive, family-oriented workplace culture.
Services
Manufacture
Installation
Maintenance
Refurbishment
Upgrades
Batching Plants
Electrical Systems
Plant Design
Site Infrastructure
Breakdown Callouts
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialist experience in construction plant engineering.
- Our ISO-certified processes ensure quality, safety, and environmental compliance.
- We provide turnkey solutions from design to installation and maintenance.
- Our family-run ethos ensures long-term employee commitment and expertise.
- We hold accreditations with industry-recognised schemes like NICEIC and Constructionline.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- NICEIC
- Constructionline
- SSIP (Avetta)
What people say
Excellent performance
Reliable installations
Expert team
Innovative solutions
Long-term partnerships
Services
Manufacture
D & C Engineers designs and builds custom concrete, quarry, and asphalt plants tailored to site-specific requirements. Our facilities in Tamworth produce high-performance batching systems with capacities up to 160m/hour, incorporating advanced moisture controls and eco-friendly features. Backed by ISO certifications, we ensure precision engineering and durability for demanding infrastructure projects.
Installation
We provide end-to-end installation services including risk assessments, crane planning, and compliance documentation. Our CSCS-certified teams manage logistics, site infrastructure, and electrical integration, ensuring seamless deployment of new or upgraded plants across the UK with minimal downtime for clients.
Maintenance
Our nationwide network of engineers offers scheduled maintenance and emergency breakdown callouts. We prioritise preventive care to extend plant lifespan and reduce operational disruptions, supported by local spare parts availability and 25+ years of in-house technical expertise.
Refurbishment
We modernise existing plants with efficiency-enhancing modifications such as computerised controls and capacity expansions. Recent projects increased output from 40 to 60m/hour while reducing environmental impact, delivering cost-effective solutions aligned with sustainability goals.
Electrical Systems
GWC Electrical, our NICEIC-registered division, designs and installs control systems including PLCs and automation interfaces. We provide full electrical integration for new plants and retrofits, supported by City & Guilds-certified electricians and comprehensive test certifications.
Questions
What industries does D&C Engineers specialise in?
We focus on concrete, quarry, and asphalt plant engineering for construction projects, including nuclear infrastructure and major transport networks.
Are your engineers certified?
All staff hold CSCS/CPCS certifications, with electrical teams certified by City & Guilds and NICEIC registration for GWC Electrical.
Do you work nationwide?
Yes, our Tamworth-based teams operate across the UK, with recent projects in London, Somerset, and the Midlands.
Can you handle plant upgrades?
We specialise in refurbishments to improve efficiency, capacity, and environmental compliance, often extending plant lifespans by decades.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), and ISO 45001 (safety) certifications, alongside NICEIC and Constructionline memberships.
