C8 Ltd

10 Years of C8

A decade of delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical and sustainable engineering solutions.


Since our beginnings, C8 has grown from a small, ambitious team into a trusted engineering partner across the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Over the past 10 years, we’ve delivered projects across multiple sectors, expanded our services, and built a reputation for reliability, quality, and forward-thinking solutions.

This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come - and look ahead to what’s next.

Our Journey

2016

Where It All Began

Every journey starts somewhere. Ours began with a project that set the standard for everything that followed.

  • Full M&E refurbishment of No.50 High Street

  • Transformation of a challenging town-centre building into modern commercial space

  • IQ Store fit-out completed as part of the project

2017

Making Our Mark

A breakthrough year that established C8 as a trusted Mechanical & Electrical contractor.

  • First major commercial kitchen at Roquettes Hotel

  • Major mechanical installations at Clos Barberie and Warrys

  • Mechanical team expanded

  • Mourant Ozannes Royal Chambers fit-out – a defining project in C8's growth

2018

Hospitality Expertise

Complex hospitality projects strengthened our reputation for delivering specialist engineering solutions.

  • Balthazar Restaurant – one of our most technically challenging installations

  • JB Parkers Restaurant – our first open-plan commercial kitchen with high-end systems

2019

Raising the Standard

Our biggest year of growth to date, delivering larger commercial refurbishments across Guernsey.

  • Eastbourne House (now Ravenscroft)

  • Park Place refurbishment

  • Valley House (now Oak House) – one of Guernsey's first modern exposed services installations

  • Weighbridge House Cat A refurbishment

2020

Preparing for What Came Next

While Covid-19 slowed the industry, one project would shape the future of C8.

  • Design work began on No.1 Plaza

  • A landmark development that would redefine how C8 was viewed across the island

2021

Building on Momentum

As the island recovered, C8 continued delivering major projects across multiple sectors.

  • Red Grill refurbishment following the fire

  • Julius Baer Cat B fit-out at No.1 Plaza

  • Perrot Court, Elizabeth College

  • Rock Health, our largest leisure-sector project to date

2022

A Turning Point

By now, C8 had become Guernsey's largest locally owned M&E contractor.

  • Pre-construction begins on Plaza House

  • France House refurbishment

  • Oak Bar refurbishment at Roquettes Hotel

2023

The Big One

Construction began on the largest project in our history.

  • Plaza House – the largest M&E project delivered by a local contractor in Guernsey for decades

  • JP Morgan high-specification fit-out

  • La Marchant House refurbishment

2024

Delivering Across Every Sector

Continuing to deliver landmark commercial, retail and office developments.

  • Creasey's major retail refurbishment

  • Plaza House tenant fit-outs for Artemis, IQEQ, CSC, BDO and Island Insurance

  • Harbour House full M&E refurbishment

2025

Expanding Our Expertise

Building on our reputation while introducing new specialist services.

  • Mill Place full M&E refurbishment

  • Vraic, Guernsey's first Michelin-starred restaurant

  • Alba, Lola and Fukku restaurant projects

  • Launch of Vent, commercial ventilation specialists providing design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance services.

2026

Building the Future

Ten years on, we're investing in the next chapter of the C8 story.

  • Construction begins on our new C8 Headquarters, with all M&E delivered in-house

  • Bella Luce – our largest project to date

  • Cobo Bay Hotel refurbishment begins

  • Launch of C8 Eco, delivering renewable energy, EV charging and sustainable engineering solutions

From one refurbishment in 2016 to some of Guernsey's most significant Mechanical & Electrical projects, our journey continues.

A Decade in Pictures

A selection of moments from the past 10 years: projects, people, and progress.

Key Milestones

10 years in business
10 years in business
545 projects delivered
545 projects delivered
Skilled multidisciplinary team of over 80
Skilled multidisciplinary team of over 80
Launch of VENT
Launch of VENT
Launch of C8 Eco
Launch of C8 Eco
Trusted by clients across multiple sectors
Trusted by clients across multiple sectors

A Message from the Team

Over the past decade, our success has been built on strong relationships - with our clients, our partners, and our people.

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved together and grateful for the trust placed in us on every project.

As we look ahead, our focus remains the same: delivering high-quality engineering solutions while continuing to evolve, innovate, and support a more sustainable future.

Looking Ahead

The next chapter for C8 is about building on strong foundations.

We will continue to:

  • Expand our capabilities

  • Invest in sustainable solutions through C8 Eco

  • Support our clients with practical, forward-thinking engineering

  • Strengthen our team and expertise

The past 10 years have shaped who we are - but the next 10 will define where we go.