hotspots <\/a>include the Scottish Borders and Manchester. Regional contractors have\u00a0also been reporting an increase in work, as\u00a0well as stronger margins.<\/p>\nMark Beard, chairman of regional contractor Beard, says that customers are increasingly opting for regional contractors, in part because of the higher level of care that they deliver \u2013 something that isn\u2019t always apparent with the national players. Beard believes that this higher level of care is what often leads to long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cRunning a medium-sized business with one\u2019s name above the door means one\u2019s own personal reputation is at stake on every project. This is a key driver of excellence.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdditionally, I believe staff in regional contractors have a greater vested interest in making a success of local projects, where invariably they have a strong personal connection with the project.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beard says that the challenge for all contractors large and small is to do the basics really well, in particular ensuring a strong focus on quality at every stage of the project.<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cA few years ago, it was said that there was no room for small or medium-sized companies and we all saw regional companies merging and\u00a0going under. Those who have survived have flourished.\u201d<\/p>\n
This point is echoed by Rob Hooker, director at\u00a0Poole-based Greendale Construction: \u201cWe now have less competition compared to five years ago. During the recession big companies were taking on all work, which squeezed middle-sized companies. While the nationals were hoovering up lots of smaller projects during the recession, they have now pulled back and companies like us\u00a0are reaping the benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n
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