Despite the predicted slow return to growth in construction, the Swindon-based arm of Beard, is cautiously optimistic.
With a current order book of over £6.5m and a positive trend in the number of new enquiries, construction director, Marc Bayley ses encouraging signs for the rest of the year.
The company has secured a range of new contracts across the region including initial contracts under a new multi-year framework agreement with Aspire Defence Services, where Beard is a preferred supplier – one to refurbish and remodel the Officer’s Mess at the Tidworth Garrison in Wiltshire and a second involving the construction of new offices for the MOD in Aldershot.
Marc Bayley said: “Conditions are clearly still difficult but the start to the year has been better than expected. We see good opportunities in a number of sectors with the housing and commercial areas moving in the right direction. This will hopefully help fuel a sustainable recovery. The growing number of enquiries is encouraging and highlights that our customers see the business’ underlying strength and resilience, coupled with consistently delivering as a winning formula.”
Other new contracts for the Swindon-based team include refurbishment projects at the Royal United Hospital in Bath to form a clean room for the Urology Department, a new internal secure area for Stanley Security Solutions in Swindon, and a new £1.3m Salt Depot for Wiltshire Council in Marlborough. The Education sector also remains strong with contracts for a new seven classroom school building at Lydiard Millicent School, a new two storey administration block at Downe House School in Thatcham as well as school contracts in Bath and at Eton College.
