Carney Consultancy is on track to reach its 200-client milestone, following a year of strong growth driven by increasing demand for its specialist construction and engineering services.

Since 2022, the company, led by Managing Director Angela Carney and Directors Martin Crammond and David Wadds, has increased its turnover by 64%, with a 22% rise in retained clients, reflecting sustained demand for its expertise. Growth has been fuelled by both geographic expansion beyond the North East and the introduction of new services, including sustainability consultancy, carbon footprint reporting, and fire door inspections.

To support further expansion, Carney Consultancy is actively recruiting ex-service personnel transitioning into civilian careers. The company values their discipline, adaptability, and commitment to professional development as they build new careers in the construction sector.

Recognising the growing importance of sustainability in construction, the company has trained key staff in environmental awareness and now provides carbon footprint reporting for businesses planning for a more sustainable future. Meanwhile, rising demand for fire door inspections has led to the launch of a dedicated division to meet industry needs.

The company’s client base has continued to expand, with recent additions including John N Dunn Group, H. Malone & Sons Ltd, NEG Architectural Systems, Maine Engineering Ltd, Northern Gas and Power Ltd (NGP), and Gemini Ltd.

Angela Carney, Managing Director, said: "It is wonderful to look back over the last 20 plus years and reflect on all the clients we have represented. It will be fantastic to reach the 200-client milestone. Like all businesses, we have had to be resilient at times but it is thanks to colleagues, old and new, that we continue to expand and build on our service offering.

"It is well known that I am passionate about building the careers of people entering our industry and when we employ people, we lay out a clear training programme spanning a two-to-five-year period, with milestones and rewards for each step reached. So, employees have goals and routes to achieve them. We’ve invested in all our consultants and that has, ultimately, led to an enhanced service offering for our clients as well as organic growth across the business.

"I am very grateful that we get to work with a vast range of clients who are benefitting from our services. I would like to specifically mention InterCeil, based in Blyth, my first ever customer 23 years ago and are still with us, today."

Carney Consultancy also continues to support long-standing clients such as AS Crocker, James Paul Services, DPC Screeding, Kenmor Ceilings & Partitions, Renwick Flooring, Rowan Specialist Interiors, and Simon West (Interiors).

Established in 2002, Carney Consultancy provides health and safety consultancy and training for construction and engineering firms. With a team drawn from both main contracting and subcontracting backgrounds, the company has established itself as a trusted partner for small to medium-sized builders, specialist subcontractors, and management companies.