As part of our continuing growth strategy, we are pleased to announce the addition of Blaine Knight to the team.

Blaine is an accomplished project and operational manager with a proven record of leading complex projects from scope, resource allocations and timelines through to project delivery.

Hailing from Burntwood, Blaine began his journey in the construction industry analysing topographical data to optimise project layouts and inform strategic land-use decisions. From here he built his skillset in highly technical roles to include high-stakes FTTP rollout projects as well as overseeing survey plans, cabling routes, fibre network configuration and connection testing.

In his new role Blaine will be responsible for overseeing and managing all operations on site optimising productivity and meeting operational goals.

Above all, he will monitor and maintain compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

As our business continues to grow and thrive, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of Chris Spragg as he takes up a new director role within the senior leadership team.

Chris is a highly experienced leader and civil engineer in the construction industry having delivered major infrastructure and building projects both in the UK and Australia for major tier 1 contractors.  His wealth of experience is welcomed by directors Ed and Heidi as Chris will provide the drive and support for Ample Power’s continued growth.

“I am proud to be offered, and accept, this new role within Ample Power and to support the team in their ambitious growth plan.  There are many opportunities in the market and the adaptability and commitment of the team is evidence of our ability to capitalise on them.  I look forward to working with the team and building strong relationships to ensure the business’ continued success,” said Chris.

In his new role Chris will oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of construction projects from inception through completion. He will develop project budgets, forecasts, and cost estimates, and manage financial controls to optimise project profitability.

Importantly, he will lead and manage a team of construction professionals, including project managers, engineers, site supervisors, and support employees, providing mentorship, guidance, and training to develop team members’ skills and capabilities.

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Rebecca Holloway to the role of Quantity Surveyor.

Rebecca has been with Ample Power Limited for three years, advancing from Project Coordinator to Quantity Surveyor as well as undertaking an MA in in Quantity Surveying to further enhance her expertise.

As the quantity surveyor for the company, Rebecca will be involved in projects from the early stages, consulting with the client and contractors on preliminary cost analysis, and throughout the project, monitoring ongoing expenses and ensuring each project meets all legal and quality requirements.

“Rebecca showed very early on that she had the skills to manage this role. She has excellent project management skills, a detailed knowledge of building and construction processes, and has shown an astute commercial and financial awareness throughout her time at Ample Power” said Ed Spragg, managing director. “We are delighted that she is now moving into this new role and wish her every success.”

With over eight years of experience in Project and Commercial Management, Rebecca adds a valuable dimension to the team. She will work closely with architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders to ensure projects are managed effectively. She will prepare tender packages and contracts, including bills of quantities, as well as manage risk, value engineering and cost control measures.

We are delighted to welcome Elliot Booth to the team. As an experienced civil engineer, Elliot has worked on a number of high-profile projects including work on the new Everton Stadium in Liverpool and the Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford new world class research and development facility.

Elliot began his career as a Trainee Civil Engineer working his way up to Site Engineer and proving his capability handling busy site operations as well as strategic planning to deliver projects on time and on budget. He is currently undergoing a BEng Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship with the University of Exeter which he continues now with Ample Power.

Elliot joins us as a Project Manager where he will employ his skills in reading technical drawings, managing interfaces between subcontractors, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to meet programme targets.

He is motivated by sustainable design and innovation in modern construction methods driven by the need to reduce environmental impact and improve building efficiency and longevity.

We are thrilled to hand over our latest project for Adams Morey DAF Trucks.

Conveniently located just off the A38 the newly opened DAF site in Plymouth is another great project undertaken in partnership with the Greenhous Group.

This secure compound has been increased in size significantly to provide a purpose-built hub for truck sales, services and parts within a fully fenced and gated compound.

It boasts a nine bay truck workshop, two load simulation brake testers and tachograph rollers as well as vehicle wash ramp capability.

“Working with Ample Power is a pleasure; nothing is ever too much trouble, working with us we overcome any hurdle a project like this throws up, said Bob Cartwright, Project Director – Truck Operations, Greenhous Group. “Ample Power are flexible, honest, transparent and dedicated to quality from the labourer to the Directors and everything in-between. They manage and control site safety to the very highest standards. The finished product is exceptional as is attention to detail. They remain our preferred supplier for future projects new build or refurbishment.

The new facility was officially opened last week.

Work on the new adult care home in Neath is going very well, and we are now at the roofing stage, a pivotal stage in building as it means the home will be better protected once the roof is fully complete.

The roof installation is one of the most critical aspects of any project as it provides protection, insulation, and enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of a property. It is, therefore, essential for durability and energy efficiency.

This new build is the second plot of three care homes for adults. Plot 1 was successfully completed in 2014. Our role was to take over the building work as soon as the foundations were laid, and the team is currently on site installing the roof trusses.

Installing trussed rafters requires specific construction skills which involve working at height and handling dynamically unstable materials. Some of the design aspects of the construction of this project had to be adapted along the way resulting in the re-design of some of the structural elements.

The building is designed with both dormer and flat roofing with Velux roof windows. The team have used purpose manufactured timber trusses with timber diagonal bracing from gable apex to wallplate affixed across the trusses throughout the roof length, all in accordance with BS EN 1995 (Eurocode 5) and CP112. This will be completed with tanalised battens over breathable roofing felt with Terracotta smooth faced concrete ridge tiles to finish.

“I am happy with how everything is going with this project. The build is on target and on budget, which is great,” said Mark Richards, Director, Care 4 U Neath. “Working with Ample Power has been refreshingly straightforward. The team is well managed, and they are all very polite. More importantly, the attention to health and safety by the whole team has been outstanding.”

The project is due for handover in March 2026.

Located in Stoke on Trent this Greenhous Group unit is a two-phase project starting with the office space. We were requested to turn an existing vehicle workshop into offices to include two large open plan spaces and four smaller offices as well as three meeting rooms with supporting kitchen facilities and car parking.

This required the team to remove existing brickwork and blockwork cutting out the external cladding and adjusting sheeting rails as specified. The team worked to ensure that the windowsill trim was laid to slightly fall away from the window to prevent water running back in.

All of the interior walls have been erected and plastered and are currently being painted. The kitchen has been completed, and we have done the first fix on the electrics and data. The second fix of the air conditioning system will be started shortly.

The team will also start work on the flooring and the second fix of the air conditioning system shortly.

Phase two of the proposed alterations to the workshop has already begun with work going on to convert the other existing unit from a spray facility into a workshop with six vehicle lifts. Two new openings for sectional doors have been created using the existing doors from the office building.

The project is expected to be handed over by the end of September.

When work first began on the Adams Morey site in Adanac Park, Southampton the team were clear on the goal for the project. It was to be a high-quality refurbishment and fit out of a commercial workshop with the installation of a new MOT pit and 12 vehicle ramps to meet DVSA standards.

The works included demolishing existing internal walls and forming a new office layout to meet the client’s needs. We installed new electrical and data points throughout to create a fully functioning office space, completed all joinery work, including a bespoke workshop bench, and redecorated to suit the client’s dealership standards.

We had to remove an existing cladded wall between the offices and the workshop and then rebuilt a metal stud wall with a 60-minute fire rating, as well as new windows and doors to achieve fire compliance and meet building regulations.

The workshop required the installation of a new oil and air system with two oil tanks and one waste oil. Along with this we installed a new EV workstation with a 2-post lift and 8 additional lifts within the workshop.

With Phase one now complete, work has begun on Phase two. For this phase we will be working on the alteration of an existing building to create workshop premises for commercial vehicles, installing three vehicle lifts and a tool storage area.

We are delighted to welcome two new employees this week.

Blake Gruar joins us as a HSEQ Apprentice supporting our H&S Manager, Steve, and the HSEQ function.

He has recently completed a Level 2 Plumbing course which has equipped his with a strong foundational understanding of health and safety in the industry, plumbing installations and techniques. He also has hands-on experience in a range of skills from plastering and bricklaying to stonework and tiling.

Blake has a good working knowledge of specifications, drawings and design standards as well as a keen desire to develop his role within the health and safety department.

Patrick Brittleton joins us as an Apprentice Carpenter, working on site delivering projects alongside the team whilst continuing his Carpentry Apprentice (Level 2 & 3) at Shrewsbury Colleges Group.

Previously, Patrick worked as a security engineer which has equipped him with valuable problem-solving skills as well as the ability to follow specifications, drawings and design standards to ensure systems are installed according to the client brief and the relevant quality standards.

Patrick’s agile skillset, understanding of the commercial aspect of projects and grasp of site processes makes him an asset to the team.

We wish them both every success.

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Daniel Kingsbury to the team.

Daniel is an experienced civil engineer with more than ten years’ experience working within the industry delivering large scale infrastructure and construction projects. He includes projects for Network Rail and Manchester Airport Group among his experience with demonstrated success leading cross functional teams to deliver complex project on time and within budget.

As a Senior Project Manager Daniel will be responsible for the on-site delivery, leading major projects for the business and monitoring the quality while enforcing health and safety onsite.