R G Carter construction profits up despite 24% revenue fall

The construction arm of the R G Carter Group delivered better profits last year despite revenue falling 25% to £228m.
Chairman Robert Carter said a selective approach to the clients the firm worked with had helped to raise profitability with pre-tax profit jumping to £6.3m from £1m previously
He said:  “Our core activity of construction is trading well. Turnover in 2024 is forecasted to be in line with that achieved in 2023. This reflects our continued selective appr