Royal Airforce Bentley Priory

Client: Royal Air Force Bentley Priory

Significance: Harlequin Brickwork’s first major contract

Project Overview

Every company has a beginning—and for Harlequin Brickwork, that beginning came with the prestigious contract at Royal Air Force Bentley Priory.

This landmark project holds a special place in our history. As our very first major commission, it set the tone for the values we continue to uphold today: quality, craftsmanship, professionalism, and trusted delivery.

Bentley Priory, a site of immense historical significance, required sensitive, high-quality construction to respect and enhance its architectural heritage while meeting modern standards. Harlequin Brickwork was appointed to deliver key brickwork packages—an opportunity we embraced with energy and pride.

Our Scope of Works

External brickwork and masonry works to key areas of the redevelopment.

Internal blockwork construction to support the new build and refurbishment programme.

Careful integration of modern construction techniques within a sensitive and historically important environment.

Project Delivery

A Defining Opportunity

As our first contract, Bentley Priory was both a challenge and an opportunity for Harlequin Brickwork to prove its capability on a prestigious stage.

We approached the project with an unwavering focus on quality and attention to detail, knowing that this job would not only deliver value for the client but also shape our reputation in the industry.

Planning & Communication

The sensitive nature of the site required careful planning and constant collaboration with the client team. We established strong lines of communication from the outset, ensuring all work was executed with respect for both the heritage setting and the wider project programme.

Craftsmanship in Action

Our experienced bricklayers brought their full skillset to the project, delivering crisp, clean façades and high-precision internal blockwork. The aesthetic results were fully in keeping with the visual and structural demands of the site.

Setting a Standard

From site safety to programme adherence and quality of finish, the Bentley Priory project allowed us to set a benchmark for all future Harlequin work. The project was delivered on time, on budget, and to exacting quality standards—helping to build immediate trust with our client and establish Harlequin Brickwork’s name in the market.

Project Benefits

✅ A complex, sensitive project delivered to the satisfaction of a prestigious client.
✅ Demonstrated Harlequin’s ability to manage and deliver high-quality brickwork and blockwork under demanding conditions.
✅ Built the foundation for the company’s long-term commitment to quality, service, and craftsmanship.
✅ The beginning of a trusted reputation that continues to define Harlequin Brickwork to this day.

Outcome

Our work at Royal Air Force Bentley Priory marked the start of the Harlequin Brickwork story—and we remain proud of the quality and professionalism we brought to this landmark project.

Today, as we deliver some of the UK’s largest and most complex brickwork and scaffolding packages, Bentley Priory continues to serve as a reminder of where we began—and the core values that still drive our success.