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
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
The DASCO team swapped workwear for festive knitwear as part of Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day. From colourful classics to some questionable fashion choices, the office and site teams got involved to help raise money for a fantastic cause while bringing a bit of festive spirit to the working day. Christmas Jumper Day is
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
Some awards recognise what you do, others recognise who you are. The North West Family Business Awards 2025 gave us both. On a night we will never forget, DASCO was named Construction, Property & Engineering Business of the Year and our Accounts Manager, Charlotte Rothwell, was crowned Employee of the Year. To bring one award
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