Groundworks contractor M&J Evans Construction sees pre-tax profits double to £8m as turnover rises 15.8% to £374.3m.
Civils and groundworks contractor M&J Evans Construction Ltd has published its financial results, showcasing a significant jump in profitability. The firm reported a 15.8% increase in turnover, reaching £374.3m, alongside a 70.2% rise in operating profit to £8.7m. Pre-tax profit for the business more than doubled, increasing by 112% to £8m.
The strong performance reflects sustained demand for specialist sub-contracting services in the UK housing and infrastructure sectors. Despite wider economic pressures and cost inflation across the construction supply chain, the groundworks specialist managed to improve operational margins substantially.
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For independent groundworkers, self-employed plant operators, and site sub-contractors, robust financial results from major contractors indicate stable pipeline work on larger residential developments. However, strong corporate performance in the civil engineering sector also keeps demand high for bulk site materials—such as drainage pipework, aggregate, geotextiles, and concrete—which can maintain upward pressure on trade prices at local builders' merchants like Travis Perkins or Wickes. Sole traders purchasing site consumables should remain mindful of trade account terms and keep an eye out for potential supply squeezes on essential groundworks fittings.
M&J Evans' profit boost underlines a resilient sector within site preparation and civil works. As major housebuilders continue to push forward on new plots, key trade suppliers and sub-contracted crews positioned early in the build cycle remain well-placed to secure consistent volume.
Reported by The Construction Index — original article
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