Pent-up post pandemic demand powers up Beard

Family-owned Beard Group has enjoyed a post-pandemic surge in work lifting revenue 15% last year to £165m.
But cost inflation and challenging trading environment saw pre-tax profit slip to £3.5m from £4.4m the previous year.
Finance director Fraser Johns said the Beard’s performance was in line with budget, demonstrating the firm’s ability to navigate the challenging economic environment.Projects begun last year included construction of Aztec 1000, the South West&rs