Operating through three divisions (Construction, Shopfitting & General Works), Barnwood Limited is one of the largest, trusted construction companies in Gloucestershire. For over 63 years, they’ve delivered warehouses, refurbishments, and shop fit-outs across the South West and London. Known for their quality and reliability, Barnwood continues to grow by embracing new technology that helps teams work smarter and safer.

1. Limited visibility: Due to separate systems for inductions, inspections and permits, tracking compliance across multiple sites required manual effort and time.
2. Audit gaps: Paper records created incomplete audit trails at times.
3. Time drain: Site managers spent a few hours weekly on paperwork instead of being on site.
4. Their systems did not integrate with Procore: As Procore Contruction Software was being rolled out across the Barnwood Group, they needed a solution that would integrate seamlessly and be easy for all staff to use.

Barnwood needed a digital solution to improve compliance and save time.

Barnwood adopted 1Breadcrumb’s construction safety software, beginning with a rollout on a 230m x 80m Avonmouth warehouse project for Blackstone portfolio company Indurent. Proving success there gave Barnwood confidence the platform could scale across every project.

• Digital inductions let workers complete onboarding before arrival, cutting induction times in half.
• Real-time visibility gave managers instant access to inductions, Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS), permits, and toolbox talks across every site.
• Digital audit trails mean they now have a complete and provable safety record.
• Automated paperwork cut admin time by around 20% each week, freeing site managers to focus on site operations.
• Mobile site alerts kept workers informed of safety checks, client visits, and even bacon-roll breakfasts, improving communication on site.
• Digital accountability ensured toolbox talks and RAMS were signed and stored, removing disputes about safety compliance.
• Procore integration pushed all safety data into Barnwood’s existing system, ensuring projects remained centralised and audit-ready.

Ask anyone at Barnwood and they’ll tell you the same thing: going digital with 1Breadcrumb has made life easier. We couldn’t be prouder to share their perspective in their own words.

Nathanael Challacombe, Head of HSQE & Sustainability
“We’ve always aimed to keep paperwork straightforward and purposeful, but moving digital with 1Breadcrumb has taken this to a new level – faster, more efficient, and fully traceable. The competency checks give us clear evidence of workforce capability, while the RAMS verification ensures safety measures are properly understood before work begins. Combined with the induction tools, it creates a strong golden thread of Competency, Induction, and RAMS information, giving us real confidence that compliance and safety are consistently delivered.”

Wayne Bennett, Lead HSQE Advisor 
“It’s made my job easier. From the 1Breadcrumb app, I can see if people are uploading RAMS, reviewing them, or submitting permits. And there’s a digital audit trail. That element of control and management is just better. Somebody says, ‘Nobody told me’? Well, we’ve got the record right here.”

Andrew Walker, Site Manager 
“1Breadcrumb has been really good for us, especially on our largest project at Avonmouth. It’s made it easy to manage attendance, permits, and alerts. I can send safety checks straight from my phone, whether it’s fire checks, client visits, or even letting the team know about our charity bacon rolls. It’s simple to use, easy to teach, and it’s made managing a big site much smoother.”

Ben Clarke, Site Manager
“For me, 1Breadcrumb has revolutionised what we do. It’s streamlined inductions, permits, and signing in and out, which means I get to spend more time out on site and less time buried in paperwork. The software is user-friendly, quick to roll out, and our supply chain have really bought into it. The impact on health and safety management has been huge — it’s a piece of software we’re absolutely loving.”

Barnwood is building a digital library of toolbox talks, bulletins, and safety resources within 1Breadcrumb to support future projects. As Wayne put it: “It’s only going to get better. Managers can set up weeks and months in advance, push updates out, and concentrate on running the site.”

Barnwood proved that going digital makes day-to-day work easier. With 1Breadcrumb they halved induction time, cut hours of paperwork each week, and now have a complete digital trail for every safety process. Managers spend less time at a desk and more time leading on site.

The lesson for other contractors is clear. Digital safety saves time, closes compliance gaps, and keeps site teams connected.

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How did site alerts add value?

Alerts made communication instant. Safety messages are shared to everyone that is checked in on site. But Barnwood also uses alerts for team culture, from charity events to bacon-roll breakfasts. What began as a safety tool became a way to connect and engage.

How did accountability on site improve?

Accountability became built-in. Toolbox talks, inductions, and RAMS are digitally signed and securely stored. As Wayne explained: “Somebody says, ‘Nobody told me’? Well, you signed off on that toolbox talk. We’ve got the record.” Proof replaced doubt, giving Barnwood stronger compliance, more confidence, and peace of mind on site.

How has 1Breadcrumb improved compliance for Barnwood?

1Breadcrumb provides a full digital audit trail, ensuring every induction, toolbox talk, and permit is signed off and recorded. This replaces the inconsistent paper sheets that previously created compliance gaps. Managers now have confidence when safety processes have been followed, which makes audits faster and more reliable across multiple live projects.

Does 1Breadcrumb integrate with other systems?

Yes. 1Breadcrumb integrates seamlessly with Procore construction software, Barnwood’s project management platform. All safety data is automatically pushed into Procore. This means no double handling, no duplication, and one centralised, audit-ready record. The integration made adoption smoother and ensured Barnwood could maintain continuity across all of their projects.