Regent Construction Cambridge Ltd

What Regent Construction Cambridge Ltd does

Regent Construction Cambridge Ltd is a privately held UK construction contractor founded in 2006 by directors David Sheldon, Matthew Bate, and William Mackness, who together contribute over 90 years of combined industry experience. The company is headquartered in Fulbourn, Cambridge, and operates as a general construction, civil engineering, commercial fit-out, residential new-build, and sustainability/decarbonisation contractor serving institutional and commercial clients in the Cambridge and East Anglia region.

Its service portfolio is structured around five core offerings (General Construction, Civil Engineering, Commercial Fit Out, Residential New Build, and Sustainability) supported by an integrated set of in-house divisions covering project management, MEP, design, estimating, surveying, groundworks, carpentry, bricklaying, plant hire, and health & safety. This self-delivery model enables Regent to manage projects from concept to completion using its own workforce, with disclosed project values ranging from small works to refurbishments exceeding £6 million.

The company generates revenue through lump-sum, project-based construction contracts priced via quotations tied to scope and specifications, with deposits and milestone-based payment. Its primary go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to Cambridge University colleges (the lead vertical, evidenced by named relationships with Wolfson, Queens, Emmanuel, Gates Cambridge, Trinity Hall, Christ College, and Jesus College), supplemented by consultant-recommended work via property advisory partnerships with Bidwells, Northmores, and the Robert Lombardelli Partnership, and direct commercial clients including Cambridge United FC and technology firm Riverlane. The business is entirely founder- and family-owned, with no external investors or parent company disclosed.

Name

Regent Construction Cambridge Ltd

Legal name

Regent Construction (Cambridge) Ltd

Website

https://regentconstruction.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Regent Construction Cambridge Ltd is a privately held UK general contractor founded in 2006, delivering construction, civil engineering, commercial fit-out, residential new build, and decarbonisation services primarily to Cambridge University colleges and regional commercial clients via an integrated in-house delivery model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Residential Building Construction (23611), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (2379)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE), Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB), Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF)

Keywords

• General construction services
• Commercial fit out
• Civil engineering
• Residential new build
• Building refurbishment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based construction services including general construction, civil engineering, commercial fit-out, and residential new builds. Revenue is generated through lump-sum contracts based on project specifications, with payment typically structured around project milestones and completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Regent Construction provides general construction, civil engineering, commercial fit out, new build, and refurbishment services across Cambridge and the broader UK, delivered through integrated in-house divisions covering project management, MEP, design, estimating, surveying, groundworks, carpentry, bricklaying, and plant hire. Projects typically range from small works to refurbishments exceeding £6 million, with revenue generated through lump-sum contracts paid on project milestones and completion.

Product overview

Regent Construction offers a unified portfolio of construction services centred on five core offerings: General Construction, Civil Engineering, Commercial Fit Out, Residential New Build, and Sustainability/Decarbonisation services. These are supported by a comprehensive set of in-house divisions including Project Management, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing), Design, Estimating, Accounts, Surveying, Health & Safety, Groundworks, Carpentry, Bricklayers, Multi-Skilled Labourers, and Plant Hire. This integrated delivery model enables Regent Construction to manage projects from initial concept through to final completion using their own workforce and equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Construction Full-service general construction covering both architectural and QS-led projects, including design and build capabilities, delivered to commercial, educational, and institutional clients in Cambridge and the UK.
• Civil Engineering Infrastructure projects including helipads, sewerage treatment plants, roads, car parks, sports pitches, and basements, delivered to public-sector, institutional, and commercial clients.
• Commercial Fit Out Commercial office and retail space refurbishment, including end-of-dilapidation work and shop unit renovations, for commercial tenants and property occupiers.
• Residential New Build New residential construction including speculative properties, cottages, townhouses, and private residences for residential developers and private clients.
• Sustainability and Decarbonisation Sub-station installation and upgrades supporting renewable energy transition, decarbonisation, and low-carbon energy infrastructure for commercial and institutional clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Year-on-year growth since founding in 2006
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BidwellscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting partnership where Bidwells acts as consultant on multiple projects including St Andrews House (Emmanuel College), Christ College refurbishment, and Trinity Hall projects. Bidwells provides professional consulting services for construction projects.
• NorthmorescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with property consultancy Northmores spanning 15+ years. Northmores has recommended Regent for multiple construction projects including Jesus College The Forum.
• RiverlaneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company for which Regent completed office suite fit-out projects including breakout spaces, meeting rooms, boardrooms, and acoustic booths.
• Cambridge United FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports club partnership spanning 3 years covering hospitality renovations, training ground projects, and ongoing maintenance at the football club.
• Gates Cambridge TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompleted Bill Gates Sr. House project creating new headquarters for the Gates Cambridge Trust in Cambridge city centre.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Morgan Sindall Group: Public UK construction group covering commercial, education, residential and regeneration. Competes with Regent for Cambridge tenders but at a much larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Bowmer + Kirkland: Larger UK national contractor with commercial, education, and heritage refurbishment capabilities. Competes with Regent for larger Cambridge-area tenders and on commercial fit-out work but operates at meaningfully greater scale.
• Kier Group: Major UK contractor active across education, commercial, infrastructure and residential. Competes with Regent on Cambridge-area education and commercial tenders as a broad incumbent rather than a niche regional.

Regional players

• Clegg Group: East of England contractor delivering commercial, education and heritage refurbishment across Cambridge and the wider region. Comparable scale and client overlap with Regent's heritage/college focus.
• Mick George Group: East of England construction and civil engineering firm active in groundworks, infrastructure, and commercial builds. Comparable in regional footprint and in civil engineering scope (similar to Regent's civil engineering service line).

Direct peers

• Coulson Building Group: East of England contractor active in Cambridge delivering commercial fit-out, refurbishment, and new build. Closely overlaps with Regent on the Cambridge commercial and institutional client base.
• Barnes Construction: East Anglia-headquartered contractor covering commercial, education, healthcare and residential new build. Comparable in scale (mid-tier regional) and service mix to Regent, with overlap on college/institutional and refurbishment work.
• SDC Group: Cambridge-based general contractor delivering commercial, residential and refurbishment projects across East Anglia. Most directly comparable peer — same geography, similar mid-sized project range, and similar mix of college/institutional and private clients.
• R G Carter: Norfolk-based regional contractor with Cambridge/East Anglia presence, delivering commercial, education, and heritage refurbishment projects. Similar mid-market positioning and overlap with Regent's college and heritage work.

Others

• Bidwells: Cambridge property consultancy that acts as project manager/consultant specifying Regent on multiple projects (St Andrews House, Trinity Hall, Christ College). Not a competitor — an upstream channel partner whose activity directly drives Regent's pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RegentConstructionLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regent-construction
• Instagraminstagram.com/regentconstructioncamltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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