Sian Gwenllian MS, Member of the Senedd for Arfon, recently visited our Tredafydd, Penygroes  site where we are building 12 houses for social housing provider, Adra. 🔨

During the visit, she congratulated Rhun Williams and his team on their success in the Small Builder Category at the National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Awards for his previous site at Bethel, Caernarfon. Rhun was selected from more than 8,000 site managers across the UK, progressing through at least three rigorous stages of judging to secure the regional title. 🎉

Sian said:

“I was very glad of the opportunity to visit the Tredafydd development and to congratulate Rhun in person on this tremendous achievement. It is always inspiring to see young people from Arfon excelling in their field, and I am particularly proud that Rhun has chosen to build his career and his life here in our local area. Developments such as this, which bring more affordable, high-quality housing to Arfon, are so important for our communities. This award is richly deserved.”

John Kelly Construction was pleased to support Careers Wales at the employer carousel event for Year 9 pupils at Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni.

We delivered short presentations to small groups of pupils, engaging with 141 students and highlighting the wide range of career opportunities available within the construction industry.

It was a great opportunity to support career education and help inspire the next generation of construction professionals.

On Friday night we had the honour of attending the NHBC Supreme Awards in London, where Site Manager Rhun Williams was a Regional Finalist in the small builder category. 

High quality work has always been John Kelly Construction's priority. Our Site Managers, teams and sub-contractors always endeavour to create the best possible homes for our home buyers.

We are delighted that the NHBC recognised Rhun’s perseverance, hard work and attention to detail at Bro Eglwys, Bethel at a National Level! 

Llongyfarchiadau mawr Rhun Williams! 

Thanks to Llinos Medi, MP for Anglesey, for arranging the delivery of our new lanyards provided by the National Centre for Learning Welsh. 

They help JK Construction and Menai Windows customers and clients easily identify who they can engage with in Welsh, supporting learners and encouraging more Welsh conversations. Purple lanyards for learners and black lanyards for fluent Welsh speakers! 

We raised £300 for Save the Children UK during 2025's #ChristmasJumperDay!

Exciting news as Menai Windows joins the John Kelly Group. 

They have relocated to JKCS HQ, Star, Gaerwen, Anglesey, LL60 6AN. 

You can still contact them on 01248 362219. 

Their email address is info@menaiwindows.com

Work is progressing well on our site in Penygroes for Adra with the first timber frames installed on site this week provided by Lowfield Timberframes. Timber frame homes provide many benefits including energy efficiency, sustainability, speed of construction, and design flexibility. 

This week we took delivery of a brand new Manitou Telehandler from our long term suppliers Glyn Lloyd and Sons. The machine has been put to good use straight away on our site in Penygroes.

John Kelly Construction are delighted to offer work placement opportunities for two of the Academi M-SParc members (Josh & Eliana) to develop their skills for employment.

From M-Sparc: "Our latest Academy members! Josh, Cai, Chisom, Owain and Eliana are employed by ourselves, but placed in industry for 6 months in order to develop their skills, grow their network, and be in a great position to gain employment at the end of the experience. Thanks to the companies making it happen, Eryri Consulting, John Kelly Construction, CELS, and IONA Minerals." 
"This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund."

We're sponsoring Bangor Cricket Club! Here are couple of photos showing our sponsorship board up on the grounds.

Supporting local organisations helps John Kelly Construction build strong community relationships, and contributes to local growth, showing our commitment to the areas where we work. 

Absolutely delighted that our Site Manager Rhun Williams has been awarded with the NHBC Seal of Excellence and the Wales Small Builder Regional Award at the Wales NHBC Pride in the Job Awards.  

These awards demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to the development of homes of the highest quality. 

Many congratulations to Rhun, and all the JK Team, suppliers and sub-contractors involved on the Bro Eglwys Development.

Congratulations to Lisa – Strategy Manager at John Kelly Construction who graduated with a doctorate at Aberystwyth University. Her thesis was entitled ‘The Perceptions of Career Success in the Construction Industry in Wales’.