B&K returns to strong profit growth across the group

Derby-based building contractor Bowmer & Kirkland returned to strong profit growth last year.
A strong performance across its construction and property operations saw pre-tax profit jump 23% to £65m in the year to August 2021.
Despite continuing Covid challenges during the period, revenue ended slightly ahead of the previous year at a record £1.18bn.Strong cash management saw year-end net cash improve 7% to £514m and net assets reach £551m.
Chairman Jack Kirkland, sai