Not every member of the DASCO team wears a hard hat. Some prefer a blanket, a comfy bed and the occasional treat. This week, we celebrated a very special birthday as our beloved office dog, Roxy, turned 16. Roxy has been coming to work with us for almost nine years and has become a familiar face around the office. While
The construction industry has a major problem: a lack of skilled tradespeople. Ask almost any contractor and they’ll tell you the same thing. There is plenty of work available, but finding skilled people to deliver it is becoming increasingly difficult. At DASCO, we believe part of the solution starts in schools. Recently, Managing Director Scott Rothwell visited students at St Mary’s RC
As part of our continued growth and investment strategy, DASCO has expanded its Groundworks and Infrastructure Division with the addition of a new 5-tonne excavator, two micro excavators and four new three-way tipping vehicles. The investment strengthens our in-house capabilities and ensures our teams have access to the equipment needed to deliver projects safely, efficiently
DASCO Construction is proud to have achieved Gold status through Wigan Council’s Believe in Business Charter. While it’s always rewarding to receive any recognition, this achievement feels different. This isn’t an award judged on a single project, a period of growth or a business submission. Instead, it is independent recognition that the values we talk about every
DASCO Construction is celebrating another major milestone after being named a finalist in two categories at the North West Regional Construction Awards 2025. The family-run business has been shortlisted for both SME of the Year and Contractor of the Year, placing DASCO alongside some of the most respected construction companies in the region. The North West Regional Construction Awards recognise excellence across
DASCO officially became an accredited Living Wage Employer. For some businesses, accreditation is another badge to add to the website. For us, it was a natural step. From the beginning, DASCO has been built around people. Long before awards, accreditations and growth plans, there was a simple belief that if you look after your team
People often ask us why we’ve stayed in Wigan as DASCO has grown. The simple answer is that we never considered doing anything else. Wigan is where DASCO started, and it’s where it will always be based. Not because it’s the easiest option, but because it’s the right one. This is where our families are, it’s where our team lives and it’s where our values come from. When you build a
We’re proud to share that DASCO Managing Director, Scott Rothwell, is shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Leadership Awards. Scott is named as a finalist for: The awards take place on Thursday 27th March 2025 at The Midland Hotel in Manchester. Bringing together leaders from across the Northwest to recognise excellence in leadership, culture, and organisational impact. Why This Shortlist
Winning Employer of the Year at the Wigan Business Awards 2024 was a proud moment for DASCO. It was validation that the Rothwell way is the right way. In an industry that’s often tough, fast-paced, and unforgiving, this award recognised something we’ve always believed in: putting people first works. This One Was for the Team Construction doesn’t happen without people and their skill. Buildings don’t build themselves. It’s the people on the tools that matter. This award
Read why we believe using employed, skilled tradespeople on social housing construction projects gives our clients many benefits.