Dr Anthony Greer, Corporate Strategy Director, TALO:

“I am delighted to recommend Joanne Bridges, an outstanding Public Relations professional with a deep understanding of the offsite manufacturing sector. Joanne has an exceptional ability to craft and communicate messages that truly resonate. She has an empathetic understanding of how to ensure key messages cut through, making a significant impact.

Alongside her expertise, Joanne continually pushes herself outside her comfort zone, embracing new challenges and exploring innovative approaches. Her eagerness to experiment with new strategies and focus on what truly matters sets her apart. She is not only highly skilled but also driven, adaptable, and committed to delivering exceptional results.

I have no hesitation in recommending Joanne. She would be a tremendous asset to any team or project.”

Amy Flanagan, Group Marketing Manager, Stelling Properties:

“Stelling specialises in modular manufacturing and construction. We embarked on a key project and PR was a key part of our marketing strategy. Joanne was highly recommended to us, especially due to her vast experience in this sector, which is rare.

From our first meeting through to publication, I was bowled over by Joanne's knowledge, understanding of what we wanted to achieve and her approach in general. Quite simply she is an absolute dream to work with and achieved exactly what we asked of her and much more. It was also a first in my career where i hadn't wanted or needed to amend a PR article written by a third party! She understood our brief and got it first time. We initially enlisted Joanne's services for a one-off project, but we already are planning additional work following such a successful PR campaign. I feel very fortunaate to collaborate with Joanne so closely and you are very much an extension of our team.”

Kerry Chappell, Trail Group:

“Joanne Bridges is our marketing consultant for Trail Group for a number of years. Throughout our collaboration, she consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, professionalism, and a strong commitment to achieving measurable results.

From the outset, she quickly immersed herself in our business, gaining a deep understanding of our brand, industry, and target audiences. Her strategic insights were not only thoughtful but also highly actionable—helping us refine our positioning, strengthen our digital presence, and significantly improve campaign performance.

Her ability to combine creativity with data-driven decision-making was particularly valuable. She brought fresh perspectives to our marketing challenges and executed projects with remarkable efficiency and attention to detail. Moreover, her communication style made collaboration smooth and productive, and her proactive approach ensured that every initiative moved forward successfully.

Thanks to her contributions, we observed clear improvements in brand engagement, lead quality, and overall marketing effectiveness.

We highly recommend Joanne to any organisation seeking a talented, reliable, and results-oriented marketing professional. She would be an asset to any team.”

Joshua Delph, Global Marketing Director, Volumetric Building Companies:

"Joanne is a delight to work with and a gleaming example of what an external partner should be. Joanne's work has exponentially increased our visibility in the UK and Europe and her professionalism and attention to detail are truly second to none.

I am always looking for a partner who is able to seamlessly step into our strategies and activations while providing input and ideas to help us grow. In Joanne, we get a team player and strategic partner that delivers results. I couldn't ask for anything more."

Fareita Udoh, Industry Advisor, Buildoffsite:

"I've had the pleasure of working with Joanne Bridges for the past seven years, and her communications skills are truly second to none.

Joanne has an incredible ability to distil complex messages into clear, impactful content - from presentations and speeches to editorial content, case studies, and marketing collateral - especially in the offsite and modular sector. She has delivered exceptional content and coverage for organisations such as Buildoffsite and Newable, expertly briefing them for high-profile events such as Offsite Expo, London Build, and UK Construction Week, consistently raising their industry profile.

Joanne is fun, engaging, and highly professional to work with - she delivers outstanding results even under tight deadlines. A true asset to any business looking to unlock its full potential. Plus, she's a pleasure to brainstorm with, always offering brilliant, actionable suggestions. I love working with her! This is what a truly great business partner looks like."

Ramsay McDonald, Managing Director, Deanestor Scotland:

"Joanne provides an exemplary service to our business at Deanestor, delivering highly polished content that certainly adds value for us and our customer base.

Being able to provide that service level within often challenging deadlines, with complex communication channels, allows us to focus on running the business. Having a marketing service with expert knowledge of our sectors and of our customers generally, means we get brand enhancing outputs in a consistent manner."

Gary James, Senior Sales Manager, Deanestor

"I have been working with Joanne for the past 6 years and have been really impressed with the work she has done for Deanestor. The company announcements, case studies and LinkedIn work she has done have hugely contributed to awareness of the business and ultimately our bottom line."

"She is very diligent and creative which are key assets in a marketing professional and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her."

David Harris, Managing Director, Premier Modular:

"Bridges Communications are specialist industry leading PR specialists. Joanne's understanding of the offsite and construction sectors is second to none, and she adds significant value to the Premier team. She is technically strong, knowledgeable, and extremely articulate. She understands our audiences and communicates our capabilities effectively."

"Joanne is always responsive, highly communicative and a pleasure to work with."

David Johnson, Pre-construction Director, Volumetric Building Companies:

"I have worked with Joanne for just over a year and have been thoroughly impressed by her personable, diligent and professional approach to the PR and Marketing services she has provided to VBC. I have over 25 years of experience in the UK construction industry with the last eight being in volumetric offsite construction. I have worked with many marketing and PR companies over this time and have found Bridges Communications to be extremely good.

It is refreshing to work with someone who has demonstrable experience and understanding of the market in which they operate, has a broad network of contacts in the industry and is adept at developing and implementing strategies that meet the business, sector or client's specific need. Joanne has industry leading links within the UK construction and MMC markets and, has, in a very short time, raised the profile of both the VBC business in the UK, Ireland and Europe, and of its UK management team.

I have really enjoyed working with Joanne, she is very positive in nature and collaborative in her approach and will invest time and energy above and beyond what is expected to really understand the client brief. She is experienced and trustworthy enough to be then left to autonomously meet the agreed objectives providing thorough and timely progress reports. I would not hesitate in recommending her services and hope we continue to work together in years to come."

Andy Smith, UK Director, Volumetric Building Companies:

"In our experience it is so important to share news with strong content, thought leadership and high-level social media. We are delighted in the way Bridges Communications have joined us on our journey to support this strategy and have seen excellent return on investment. Joanne has a deep understanding of our sector and the markets we work in. We look forward to continuing this effective and productive working relationship.

David Shaw, Group Marketing Director, Portakabin:

"I worked closely with Joanne for 15 years in my role as Portakabin Group Marketing Director. Joanne produced some very powerful PR that built brand awareness and also generated significant commercial leads. Joanne has the ability to quickly grasp the essentials of complex detailed projects and effectively promote a brand's competitive advantage. She also builds a good relationship with clients and their respective marketing teams based upon key elements of trust, professionalism and reliability. Joanne is someone who constructively challenges you in order to get the best return from your PR investment."

I would recommend that Joanne is seriously considered by any company that wants to improve the fire power of PR within their marketing armory."

Evelyn Hodgson, Head of Brand, Portakabin:

"Joanne's drive, passion and commitment were incredible and very much appreciated in the 14 years we worked together. Most of all, I remember her ability to get us media coverage for pretty much anything and everything - including stories that other agencies told me weren't newsworthy!"

Molly Sciberras, Account Manager, Trail Group:

"What sets Joanne apart is her genuine willingness to invest her own time in helping others succeed. She took the time to provide me with practical advice, constructive feedback, and encouragement, all of which have made a significant impact on my professional development. Joanne's deep understanding of marketing strategies and her approach to problem-solving are truly inspiring. Her guidance helped me to navigate various challenges, and her insights have consistently led to better outcomes and a noticeable improvement in the company's online presence. Joanne is a supportive and passionate mentor who truly cares about the success of those around her. I am grateful for her support and in awe of her knowledge. If you're looking for a marketing expert who goes above and beyond to help others, look no further than Joanne!"

Dot Smith, Enterprise and Business Development Manager, Fife Council:

"In my engagement with Joanne, linked with a local business over the last 13 months, I have found her professionalism, attention to detail and communication skills so refreshing!"

Annelee Roscoe, Head of Human Resources, Premier Modular:

"Joanne has worked for Premier Modular for a number of years, supporting us with our social media presence and always delivers a high quality of work. She has enhanced the organisation's social profile by leaps and bounds and can always be relied upon to get the right messaging across for our people endeavours. I am always confident that she will strike the right note when doing a recruitment campaign or human interest post and I would highly recommend Joanne's work."

Anna Whiting, Offsite Alliance:

"Joanne is one of the best in the industry. Outstanding. Her attention to detail and knowledge of the industry is incredible. Anything you need from Joanne will be done to a superior quality and bang on message. Loyal, dedicated and just a lovely person. A pleasure to know Joanne and a massive asset to anyone who has the pleasure to work with her."

Richard Crosby, Director, Blacc:

"Joanne represented one of our more high-profile projects, 'The Seismic Consortium'. Not your usual scheme, it was a complex R&D project involving five partners and all quite rightly wanting their say on the PR aspect of the project. Joanne managed the people and process very effectively and professionally and ensured a balanced and well thought through outcome for us all. A great launch event and huge press uptake. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for a similar role. We look forward to using her services again shortly."

Mark Lowry, CEO, The McAvoy Group:

"Joanne is a very driven and motivated professional who, in the relatively short time we worked together, impressed me hugely in how she promoted our business across all the various platforms, and always with integrity."

David Clark, Manufacturing Director, The McAvoy Group:

"I worked with Joanne for a number of years and she has always provided excellent advice and assistance with all things PR. Whether it be preparing high quality content, or securing high profile speaker opportunities, Joanne has excelled for us. I look forward to continuing to work with Joanne in the future."

Lindsay McCrudden, Marketing Manager, The McAvoy Group:

"Joanne consistently demonstrates invaluable industry knowledge especially in the offsite construction industry. When Joanne was appointed to handle McAvoy's PR, our profile improved immensely. Every press release circulated widely published."

"All PR work was completed to an exceptional standard and has helped inform our marketing strategy and communication plans. With a great appetite for improvement, Joanne never sits still, always looking for ways to enhance our reputation. I look forward to working with Joanne for many years to come."

Eimear Strong, Marketing Consultant, Premier Modular:

"Joanne is one of the most talented PR professionals I have worked with. Her comprehensive knowledge of the construction sector and her attention to detail make her a huge asset to firms who want to elevate and amplify their story. From the moment she started to work on Premier Modular's PR she got the business the extensive coverage it deserves. It's obvious that her work is valuable and newsworthy and the relationships she creates are powerful. On a personal level she has helped me develop as a consultant and I hope we get to work together again as I will definitely recommend her to clients and other consultants in this sector."

Simon Ambler, Director, Portakabin:

"Bridges Communications have played a key role in helping to keep Portakabin centre stage over the last two decades - from our presence at conferences, winning major industry awards to managing our reputation in the media and beyond.

Joanne has been committed to building invaluable relationships with our customers, which has enabled us to benefit from the best case studies, photography, and testimonials in the industry. And the feedback we receive from the media about the quality of our PR material reinforces this. The quality of Bridges Communications' copywriting is unrivalled in our sector and Joanne ensures we are fully briefed and prepared for any media opportunities and interviews. Bridges Communications are proactive and have consistently delivered against our business objectives."

Wayne Yeomans, Head of Business Development, The McAvoy Group:

"Working with Joanne Bridges / Bridges Communications has always been a pleasure. PR is a specialist area and Joanne clearly demonstrates her ability in every piece of work that is commissioned. The knowledge of the Construction Industry coupled with key media connections all makes Joanne a great professional for supporting external PR. I look forward to continuing the working relationship with Joanne and Bridges Communications."

Peter Browne, Business Development Manager, The McAvoy Group:

"Joanne is a highly skilled and exceptionally well networked PR professional. During my time at The McAvoy Group I was extremely impressed with the quality, quantity and penetration of the Group's news stories across multiple publications and outlets. As a fundamental part of the Group's marketing strategy, Joanne's tireless efforts positioned the McAvoy brand and proposition in the right place at the right time, every time."

Cahir McKenny, Marketing Executive, The McAvoy Group:

"Having worked with Joanne for a number of years, it is clear she is an expert in her field. Her knowledge of the construction industry, in particular the offsite industry, is fantastic. The McAvoy Group's reach and presence has grown tremendously since Joanne came on board with the company, showcasing brilliant writing skills with an incredible attention to detail. Joanne is an invaluable asset to all her clients."

Aphrodite Barmparousi, Project Manager, Blacc:

"I worked with Joanne on Seismic, an Innovate-UK funded project which I project managed on behalf of blacc. We approached Joanne to lead on PR given her knowledge and understanding of the offsite construction sector, and the in-depth expertise she brought to the table was invaluable, as was her eagerness to get things done. She managed to see through the project's challenges attributed to the complex innovation output and to its multi-partner/stakeholder nature. She helped usto  establish a solid communication strategy around the project launch, achieving buy-in from all interested parties. Joanne's services came recommended by one of our partners, and I would not hesitate to recommend her onwards to others."

Graeme O'Doherty, Senior Business Development Manager, The McAvoy Group:

"Working to launch the McAvoy offsite housing system with Joanne was a pleasure. Her knowledge of marketing and expertise in public relations provided the opportunity to see at first hand, how a considerably higher value of strategic enquiries can be generated. Her personal attributes lend themselves perfectly to developing professional relationships with key stakeholders. Joanne's ability to think and act strategically coupled with her enthusiasm were a joy to observe. As a professional public relations consultant, Joanne earns my highest recommendation."

Kurt Calder, Group Corporate Communications Manager, Shepherd Group:

"Joanne is a consummate communications professional who is reliable, efficient and effective. She sets and achieves high standards, offering a first-class service which captures and represents the values of her clients. Joanne is a pleasure to work with and will always deliver."

Evelyn Hodgson, Head of Brand, Portakabin:

"I would like to thank Bridges Communications for many years of excellent service, your commitment and passion for our business and to take this opportunity to formally recognise the valuable contribution you have made to building and protecting the reputation of our brands."

Ian Pannell, Director, Buildoffsite:

"Build Offsite has worked with Joanne Bridges for more than 10 years. She has an impressive talent for innovative, informed and effective marketing to deliver real value to her clients."

Throughout our time working together, Joanne has gone out of her way to get under the skin of her clients' projects in order to be able to really understand and promote the technical achievements and to make use of the opportunities enabled by Build Offsite's knowledge transfer activities as a core element of commercial marketing and long-term client engagement. Joanne's unstinting efforts to work to present her clients' achievements and to support their business strategies have been invaluable to us in sharing these achievements widely across the UK construction industry and to deliver mutual benefits. She has been an absolute delight to work with."

Fiona Pryce, Marketing Manager, Portakabin:

"Joanne is a passionate and dedicated PR professional who takes the time to understand both client needs and best industry practices in order maximise the success of each PR campaign. It's great to collaborate with a consultancy which understands the sector so well but is still open to exploring new ideas. I have no hesitation in recommending Joanne and Bridges Communications to anyone looking for a PR consultancy."

Emily King, Pre-construction Manager, Portakabin:

"Having recently worked with Joanne on a number of projects the thing that is always most notable is her amazing attention to detail. She carefully tailors the content of any material to suit the appropriate audience - achieving the perfect combination of informative content with 'wow' factor. A recent presentation I gave, written by Joanne, has received huge amounts of positive feedback for which I owe Joanne a big thank you!"

Phil Martin, Business Development Manager - Education, Portakabin:

"I have worked with Joanne for several years and her commitment, attention to detail and ability to react immediately is outstanding. I hope we can do business again and would happily recommend her to any organisation."

David Johnson, General Manager, Yorkon:

"I had worked with Joanne and Bridges Communications for many years at Yorkon and Portakabin and I found her to be an extremely competent public relations consultant. When I took over as Managing Director at Foremans, PR had not been used by the company. Because I wanted to raise the profile, I asked Joanne to help in that task. Her knowledge of the press and media enabled me to achieve that. She is highly respected by members of the press for her professionalism and reliability particularly in meeting deadlines and providing copy that can be used with minimal if any amendment. I have no hesitation in recommending her."

Roly Ward, Specification Manager, Offsite Solutions:

"It has been a delight to work with Joanne. Having worked with Bridges Communications during the past year, the experience which Joanne brings within the offsite construction market in particular, has opened the door to several project opportunities and introductions to new contacts as well as invitations to speak at key events. The timing and quality of content that has been released by Bridges Communications has been excellent and Joanne is always more happy to share her invaluable industry knowledge."

Martin Irvine, Business Manager, Yorkon/Portakabin:

"In my time working with Joanne she has shown real passion in helping to change the perceptions of what offsite construction can offer clients. Joanne's in-depth knowledge of the offsite sector and the construction market in general has been built up over many years and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone looking for a PR and marketing agency."

Sarah Denton, Business Development Manager - Health, Portakabin:

"Joanne has been exceptionally supportive. This has enabled us to increase awareness to the market with MMC through key note speaker slots. Joanne has also given essential support with PR across some of the most complex projects we have delivered."

Andrew Simpkin, Head of Project Delivery, Portakabin:

"It has been an absolute pleasure working with you and I have really appreciated your help, support and advice over the years. We have had some fantastic projects to shout about. Your professionalism and commitment have always been very much appreciated. Good luck for the future and I hope our paths cross again sometime soon."

Mike Williams, Managing Director, Foremans Relocatable Building Systems:

"Foremans Relocatable Building Systems have had a strong and successful relationship with Bridges Communications for a number of years. PR was one of our business's major enquiry generation tools and Joanne and her team were successful in raising our profile through the strategic promotion of our services with excellent written and image presentation. In addition, Joanne was always prepared to be an integral part of the team planning the business marketing strategy. She was happy to give valued advice on a number of areas outside her official remit.

Joanne and her team have played a significantly important part in improving our market position in the last few years."