CBCL Reviews

4.1

87% would recommend to a friend

(35 total reviews)

John Flewelling

92% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

CBCL has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 35 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CBCL employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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35 reviews
4.0
9 Jan 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Interesting projects, solid reputation, good values for development of project, lots of experience and pride on the work, great exposure to good projects and opportunities to get practical engineering experience

Cons

The company, being mid-sized, unfortunately, provides limited room for personal and professional growth. Opportunities for career advancement seem restricted, with most hardworking individuals progressing to the role of project managers at best. Moving up the ladder appears to be highly competitive and requires individuals to be explicitly vocal about their career aspirations. One significant challenge is the lack of a clear and structured process for career progression. This absence of guidelines makes it difficult for employees to understand the steps and criteria for moving forward in their careers. A more transparent approach to advancement would benefit both employees and the company. Additionally, the busy nature of the workplace makes mentorship a challenging aspect. With everyone caught up in their tasks, finding time for meaningful mentoring interactions is a struggle. Establishing a more supportive environment for mentorship could greatly contribute to the professional development of the team. Furthermore, the traditional approach of selecting leaders and managers based solely on sales performance is still prevalent, reflecting an old-school mentality. While sales are undoubtedly important, a more diverse and holistic approach to leadership selection would be beneficial.

4.0
10 Sept 2025

Great place to learn

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great place to learn/ lots of projects and great pace

Cons

Fewer big multidisciplinary projects to work on

4.0
24 Apr 2025

Solid Company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great environment, interesting projects, good people

Cons

Challenging environment, and economy for domestic engineering.

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