Construction firm Beard grows Oxford turnover to £57m

Beard Construction, operating widely across the South of England, recorded an 11.7 per cent rise in sales to £57.3 million for its Oxford office for the year ending December 31, 2025.

This strong performance forms part of the company’s record financial results for 2025, with turnover increasing by 16 per cent to £230 million and profits reaching £9 million.

Dave Fisher, who has been with the company since 2012, has been promoted to office lead for the Oxford team, which now numbers 93 staff.

Mike Hedges, operations director at Beard, said: “Oxford saw steady growth in 2025, driven by several major projects in the region and in close collaboration with customers, partners, and our supply chain.

“Throughout this period, Dave has consistently demonstrated strong leadership that reflects our values, helping us deliver for our customers and strengthen key relationships.”

In 2025, the Oxford office delivered a series of major projects.

These included a £20 million RAAC remedial programme at an Oxford college, a £12 million central storage facility for the UK Atomic Energy Authority, and a £3 million upgrade to the Thames Valley Police training centre.

The team also delivered four new children’s homes for Oxfordshire County Council.

Beard’s commitment to supporting future talent was evident through its support of one apprentice, one construction trainee, three degree apprentices, and 12 T-Level student in partnership with Abingdon and Witney College.

Staff raised £23,400 during the year for the Oxford University Sport and Community Partnership.

Among the fundraising efforts was a cyclathon that saw 32 teams from the Oxford construction network compete.

Finance director Fraser Johns said: “Our ethos of prompt and faultless delivery, alongside a continued focus on getting the basics right have laid the foundations for the strongest three-year period in the company’s history.

“During this time, we have expanded our presence across all regions, particularly in Southampton where our newest office opened in 2024.

“Our special projects division – comprising work up to £2m in value – continues to be a key contributor to our growth and success.”

Beard completed 62 projects in 2025 from its offices in Bristol, Guildford, Oxford, Southampton, and Swindon.

The company also reported delivering £45 million in social value through 27 completed projects, with 94 per cent of spending directed toward micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Beard has been recognised for its health, safety, and wellbeing standards.

The company secured its twelfth consecutive Gold Award from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

It was also presented with the President’s Award for the third consecutive year in 2025.