CMB Engineering

17/06/2026

Last Thursday, our team attended the Insider Property Awards 2026 at The Coal Exchange in Cardiff, and we are delighted to announce that we came away with two awards:

• Fit Out/Refurbishment of the Year – Winner: Y Storfa, Swansea (Kier)
• Commercial Development of the Year – Winner: 71/72 Kingsway, Swansea (Bouygues UK)

A huge congratulations to everyone from our CMB West Office who contributed to these outstanding projects. These awards are a testament to the high standards of our installations, the quality of our services, and the collaborative, no-grief approach to contracting that we pride ourselves on. It's fantastic to see the team's hard work and commitment recognised.

17/06/2026

16/06/2026

On behalf of everyone at CMB, we are delighted to congratulate our Founder and Managing Director, Steve Borley, on being awarded an OBE in the King's 2026 Birthday Honours List for his services to the Welsh economy across Engineering, Construction and Sports Participation.

This fitting and well-deserved honour reflects not only Steve's exceptional career, but also the lasting impact he has made on industry, sport and communities across Wales.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement with him👏

10/06/2026

We are pleased to share the latest update on Fairwater Community Campus, as we enter the final phase of delivery. With just a few months remaining until completion, works across the site continue to progress at pace.

Installation and construction activities within Riverbank and Woodlands Schools are now largely complete. The focus has shifted to final decorations, cleaning, snagging, and commissioning activities to prepare the buildings for occupation. The testing and commissioning phase is a critical stage of the project, bringing the building to life and ensuring that all systems operate as intended, providing a safe and fully functional environment for future users.

During June and July, we will welcome future pupils and staff to both Riverbank and Woodlands as part of a programme of transition visits. These sessions are an important part of managing changes and helping children and staff become familiar with their new surroundings ahead of occupation.

Following the removal of the temporary Cantonian High School buildings earlier this year, the remaining areas of the campus have now been fully released for construction. This has enabled significant progress on the external works, including the Enterprise Hub (‘Pontio’), Woodland’s 7-a-side all-weather pitch, outdoor therapy and play areas, access roads, and perimeter fencing. These elements now represent the largest remaining package of work and are the primary focus as we move towards completion.

As we enter the final months of the project, continued progress on the external works will become increasingly visible. Key milestones include the removal of the main site offices in July, transitioning to a smaller site setup, completion of the ALN drop-off loop, and the final phases of planting and landscaping across the campus.

We look forward to sharing further updates as we approach completion and prepare to hand over these exceptional new facilities.

*Images taken in May 2026*

Cardiff Council

26/05/2026

We are delighted to announce that following a record-breaking year, we have once again been listed in Wales Business Insiders Top 300 Companies.

As an independently owned building services company, we are pleased to not only feature in this list but also to have achieved year on year growth within the list. From our 2024 listing at position #173, to 2025’s position #121, we are very proud to have been listed at position #61 in this year’s list.

This achievement is not just a reflection of our continued strive for growth, but also a reflection of our exceptional workforce that we boast across all our sites and offices. CMB’s core-value of ‘Train & Retain’, where we regularly promote from within, provide opportunities for progression and encourage staff to work their way up the organisational chain, has helped ensure we have the fantastic team of staff that we have.

Steve Borley, CMB Managing Director & Founder, commented:

“We are proud to see the business continue to grow, as we have become the contractor of choice. This was no more evident with the projects secured during this period including KLA, John Street Offices, Cardiff Arena and Fairwater Community Campus.

The latter project in Fairwater was hugely impacted following the administration of Tier 1 contractor ISG Construction in September 2024 – a moment that sent shockwaves through the industry. Despite this challenge, we turned adversity into achievement by stepping in as Principal Contractor under our BESL brand, thanks in no small part to the brave decisions made by Cardiff Council and the support of our predominantly local supply chain.

This outcome reflects the company’s “Can-Do” philosophy and showcases the depth of expertise within our management team.”

Business Insider

20/05/2026

On Saturday 9th May, 10 members of the CMB Engineering team took on the 109-mile Carten100 charity cycle ride from Cardiff to Tenby in support of Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity.

What began with a fundraising target of £1,000 quickly turned into something even more special, with the team proudly raising over £1,500 for this important cause.

Crossing the finish line together in their team jerseys was a fantastic achievement and a reflection of the dedication, teamwork, and determination shown throughout the challenge. Everyone involved represented CMB brilliantly, and we are incredibly proud of the effort shown both on the road and through the fundraising support received.

A special thank you to those who took part from CMB (and our supply chain) including: Tom Price, Nathan Brace, Catrin Ellis, Ian Packer, Matt Morris, Ben Wright, Mark Stogdon, Gareth Edwards, Paul O’Sullivan, Geraint Evans, and Mason Bermingham, who organised the event and helped make it such a success. Thank you also to our friends at Sam Drylining for sponsoring the team jerseys!

We look forward to continuing to support and take part in more fundraising initiatives in the future.

19/05/2026

A pleasure to have attended Cardiff City Football Club's recent Player’s Sponsors Evening.

CMB’s partnership with Cardiff City goes back more than 25 years now, and we are proud to continue our support for this fantastic club.

Pictured below are our sponsored-players, Cian Ashford and Will Fish alongside CMB Director Rob Borley and CMB Renewables Manager, Tom Borley.

13/05/2026

Congratulations to Marc Baldwin of V&C Ventilation, who is currently working as a valued supply chain partner for CMB on the Weston Airfield project, and has been presented with the Willmott Dixon Quality Award for May 👏

Marc’s effort, professionalism, and attention to detail were recognised during a recent quality visit, where he achieved 100% marks in both installation and record keeping. In the words of the NQA assessor: “It was the best I’ve ever seen for fire dampers Willmott Dixon-wide.”

As a result, Marc was awarded the monthly Quality Award along with an Amazon voucher in recognition of his outstanding contribution.

Craig Baker, CMB Bristol Managing Director, commented:

“We are very proud to work with only the best of supply chain partners ensuring the highest standard and quality of install. V&C Ventilation are a long-standing supply chain partner of ours, and with the industry spotlight focused now more than ever on the quality of installation, feedback like this is so rewarding.

Their commitment, involvement, and professionalism have stood out every step of the way throughout this project. My thanks to Marc and all at V&C for their continued support. It is really appreciated.”

05/05/2026

We were delighted to support and organise a recent business event on behalf of our friends at Llanrumney Hall Community Trust, bringing together a group of local businesses for a meaningful morning of networking.

Our sincere thanks go to Cardiff’s Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress for joining us for this event and for delivering a talk sharing their experiences of their time in office. It provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to gain insight into their work and the causes they support.

We’re pleased to announce we raised a fantastic £5,000 through the event, with proceeds being split between Llanrumney Hall (a community centre offering resources, events and programmes for locals) and the Lord Mayor’s chosen charities, Forget-me-not Chorus (supporting people living with dementia) and Cardiff Dogs Home, The Rescue Hotel.

The event allowed local businesses in attendance to gain a deeper understanding of the incredible work that takes place at Llanrumney Hall and how businesses can support both them and their community.

Thank you to all those who attended, including Evans Electrical Ltd., HSJ Accountants, Business & Tax Advisors, Cardiff Commisioning, The Cadmen Limited, Greenscape Systems, Thomas Carroll Brokers, Forrest Brown and Ken Poole MBE, Head of Economic Development at Cardiff Council. Your support and participation made the occasion a great success.

A special thank you also to Llanrumney Hall for hosting us, which included a fantastic guided tour of their 1,000-year-old Grade II Listed building, rich with Welsh history – we strongly encourage you to visit!

We look forward to continuing to support initiatives that bring local businesses and local charities together in the future.