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“ However , it hasn ’ t always been easy . Shaun has had to make some extremely hard decisions and navigate tough times , but his vision has always been to invest for a better future . When I think back on 30 years as a business and my personal involvement over the last 13 years , what we ’ ve achieved as a team is magical . It ’ s not one person ; we ’ ve truly been in it together , showing that hard work and a good team can lead to unrivalled success .”

Continuing to share the company ’ s journey , Martin details : “ In the early years , our operation was concentrated on local work , mainly for Carlisle City Council , completing surfacing , reinstatements , and civils . We slowly gained more clientele through the council , working for a lot of local businesses and helping bigger organisations when required .

“ Around ten years into our business journey , we decided to change strategy . We started to go for more local authority frameworks , working for some of the bigger T1 contractors , which enabled long-term planning and stability .

“ We ’ re currently working on around 15 frameworks across the north of England and southern Scotland , including a contract we won in March 2023 for National Highways , which entails working on the waterways . It ’ s a huge gamechanger for us and something we ’ ve been working towards for a long time

Travis Perkins , we do what matters for the trade .

Travis Perkins is part of Travis Perkins plc and the UK ’ s largest supplier of building materials to the building and construction industry . Featuring a network of over 500 branches , supplying thousands of products and materials , including a hire service , to trade professionals and self-builders across the nation . With a wide range of quality timber , building materials , kitchens , plumbing and heating , landscaping , painting and decorating essentials and tools for the job .

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