John Perkins Construction

What John Perkins Construction does

John Perkins Construction Ltd. is a privately held regional construction contractor founded in 1992, headquartered in Bristol with a second base in Newport, Wales. The company delivers three core service lines — new build, refurbishment, and restoration — across South-West England and South Wales for public sector, healthcare, education, heritage, and private commercial clients. Specialist capabilities include construction in live operational environments (occupied hospitals, schools, and airports) and heritage restoration of listed buildings and historic structures, exemplified by projects such as the Bristol Royal Infirmary 24/7 refurbishment, the Kingswood School 1852 dining hall restoration, and the SS Great Britain weather deck replacement (a 25+ year client relationship).

The business operates on project-based construction contracts, typically ranging from £237k to £6.75m per engagement, won through competitive tender, negotiated contracts, and framework agreements. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting local authorities, universities, schools, NHS trusts, third-sector organizations, and a small number of blue-chip private clients. Notable client relationships include University of Bristol, UWE Bristol (multiple projects), North Somerset Council, Bristol City Council, Bristol Airport, YMCA Bristol, and a 5-year renewable framework with Coleg Gwent. The company is not technology-driven; it uses Procore construction management software as a Common Data Environment but has no proprietary technology stack and no AI/ML capabilities.

The company reports £20m+ of construction projects on-site over an 18-month period as of January 2023, indicating a revenue run-rate in the £15-20m range. It is award-winning (NFB Building Contractor of the Year 2020 under £15m turnover, Considerate Constructors Scheme Most Considerate Site 2018, BSG Health & Safety Awards 2017-2018). Leadership recently transitioned: Rupert Perkins became Managing Director in 2020, and co-founder Rob Yeandle retired as Chairman in December 2025 after 47 years of association, completing a generational succession. The company remains privately held with no institutional investors, funding rounds, or subsidiary structure.

Name

John Perkins Construction

Legal name

John Perkins Construction Ltd.

Website

https://johnperkins.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

John Perkins Construction is a privately held regional contractor founded in 1992, delivering new build, refurbishment, and heritage restoration projects across South-West England and South Wales for public sector, education, healthcare, and heritage clients. Three core service lines, with £20m+ in recent project delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE), New School Construction (Greenfield Builds) (EDAEABAA)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Building refurbishment
• Heritage restoration
• New build construction
• Construction project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction Contract Revenue: The company generates revenue through construction contracts spanning new build, refurbishment, and restoration projects. Revenue is project-based, typically ranging from £237k to £6.75m per contract, with both competitive tender and negotiated project wins. Works span private, non-profit, and public sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

John Perkins Construction is a regional principal contractor delivering new build, refurbishment, and heritage restoration construction services from bases in Bristol and Newport. The company serves public-sector, education, healthcare, heritage, third-sector, and private clients across South-West England and South Wales, with project values typically ranging from £237k to £6.75m and specialism in live-environment construction.

Product overview

John Perkins Construction is an award-winning construction company offering three core service lines: new build, refurbishment, and restoration. The company operates across South-West England and South Wales from bases in Bristol and Newport, serving private, non-profit, and public sector clients. Their specialist capabilities include live environment construction in occupied buildings, heritage preservation projects, and collaborative working practices supported by Procore project management technology. Established in 1992, the company has delivered projects ranging from community centres and schools to heritage restorations and aviation facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Build Construction Services Construction of purpose-built, sustainable new facilities including community centres, sports halls, educational facilities, and residential developments for public, non-profit, and private clients in South-West England and South Wales.
• Refurbishment Services Upgrading and modernising existing buildings including hospitals, schools, universities, and commercial properties, often within live operational environments, for clients across the public, education, and healthcare sectors.
• Restoration Services Heritage and historical building restoration, including Grade I and Grade II listed buildings, scheduled monuments, and conservation projects for heritage trusts, charities, and other non-profit clients.
• Live Environment Construction Specialised construction and refurbishment services delivered in occupied buildings including schools, hospitals, cathedrals, and airports, with specialist safety and disruption-minimisation protocols and safeguarding processes.
• Heritage Preservation Projects Conservation and restoration of heritage assets including historic ships, listed buildings, and scheduled monuments, working with heritage trusts and conservation bodies such as the SS Great Britain Trust (25+ year collaborative relationship).

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered £20m+ in projects within 18-month period as of 2023
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Willmott DixoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational contractor partner on multiple projects including Hutton Moor Leisure Centre (£2m+ extension) and Arnolfini UWE Bristol (£1.4m refurbishment). Working in close collaboration as part of project delivery teams.
• Faithful+GouldminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject manager on Cathedral Primary School refurbishment and Laboratory Infrastructure Project at UWE Bristol. Provides project management services for JPC construction work.
• Kendall KingscottminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultant partner on 5 Tyndall Avenue (University of Bristol) and Kingswood School projects. Provides professional consulting services.
• Studio LimeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect on Cathedral Primary School project, responsible for design work alongside JPC's construction delivery.
• Austin-Smith:LordminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect on Arnolfini UWE Bristol project, worked in partnership with JPC and Willmott Dixon on design development and refurbishment.
• BBA ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect on YMCA Highbridge project (£3.1m redevelopment of Grade-II-listed hotel) and Jo Bird & Company roof replacement.
• Sportfields LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialist contractor partner on Hutton Moor Leisure Centre project, worked on external spaces and pitch creation.
• Endicott CarpentryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSkilled tradespeople led by Neil Endicott engaged for specialist timber decking work on SS Great Britain weather deck project.
• Smith ConsultminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner on 5 Tyndall Avenue University of Bristol project, providing professional consultancy services.
• National Federation of Builders (NFB)coreOthersIndustry association spearheading Construction Awards of Excellence. Managing Director Rupert Perkins has worked with NFB on industry initiatives. JPC won multiple NFB awards.
• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)coreOthersIndustry Training Board for construction. Managing Director Rupert Perkins appointed to CITB Investment Funding Committee. CITB provides training support and funding for construction industry.
• Building Safety Group (BSG)coreOthersHealth and safety advisory organization. JPC won multiple BSG awards including Project of the Year and Member of the Year. BSG inspectors conduct safety assessments on JPC sites.
• Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS)coreOthersIndustry scheme promoting best practice in construction. JPC won Most Considerate Site award and consistently achieves Gold National Site Awards. Site inspections and compliance assessments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Galliford Try: UK-listed national contractor with significant public-sector and education exposure; competes for the same framework tenders as JPC but at a much larger scale.
• Kier Group: UK national contractor with extensive public-sector framework presence, including education and heritage work, competing for the same regional tenders as JPC.
• Morgan Sindall: National contractor with a strong construction and infrastructure division serving public-sector clients including education and heritage schemes across the UK.
• Willmott Dixon: National UK contractor operating broadly across construction, residential development and support services; cited as an active partner of JPC on Bristol and South Wales projects, illustrating how the firm operates alongside larger primes.

Direct peers

• Bowmer + Kirkland: Derbyshire-headquartered privately held contractor of similar size delivering public-sector, education, healthcare and heritage projects across the UK.
• Speller Metcalfe: Worcestershire-based regional contractor of comparable size delivering new build, refurbishment and restoration across the West of England and Wales, with overlapping public-sector and education client bases.
• Stepnell: Mid-sized regional contractor operating in the Midlands and South of England with similar mix of new build, refurbishment and heritage work, comparable headcount and annual turnover range.
• Clegg Construction: East Midlands-headquartered regional contractor of similar scale focused on public-sector construction, education, healthcare and heritage projects with comparable service lines.
• R.G. Carter: Norfolk-based family-owned regional contractor of comparable size serving public and private sector clients across new build, refurbishment and heritage schemes.
• Beard Construction: Mid-sized regional UK general contractor headquartered in Swindon operating across the South-West with similar new-build, refurbishment and heritage work; closest direct comparable in size, geography and service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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