About Us

History Building in Colchester

About Us

Founded in 1932, our business was established in Colchester by Mr C. M. Cadman, alongside his younger brother, Mr L. R. Cadman, with the early guidance and support of their father, Mr H. Cadman, a respected former Master Builder.

Originally operating as general family builders and house builders, the company built a strong local reputation for quality craftsmanship and integrity. Operations were temporarily suspended during the Second World War, before recommencing in 1946 under the name C. M. Cadman Master Builder.

The business continued to expand as general builders until 1966, when M. J. Cadman joined the firm as a partner, and the company became C. M. Cadman & Son. During this period, the partnership broadened its expertise to include speculative housing developments and commercial ventures, complementing its established building services. The company experienced significant growth between 1966 and 1975, when the original founder retired and the business continued under M. J. Cadman’s leadership.

Today, the Cadman name continues to represent quality, reliability, and professional excellence across two specialist companies:

Cadman Construction Ltd

Delivering high-quality commercial construction projects across a wide range of sectors, maintaining the same commitment to craftsmanship and client service that has defined the business for over 90 years.

Cadman & Son LLP

Specialists in insurance repair works, providing expert restoration services for properties affected by fire and flood damage.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Cadman is dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint and operating responsibly for future generations. Our Carbon Reduction Plan outlines the practical steps we are taking to minimise environmental impact and improve sustainability across our operations.

You can view our latest Carbon Reduction Plan here:

cadman_construction_carbon_reduction_plan_2024-2025.pdf