Esh Group 's Chief Executive Andy Radcliffe reflected on Esh's growth and why Durham remains central to the business's long-term ambitions in the latest Invest Durham supplement from North East Insider.

Esh Group is a leading construction and built environment group which operates across the North East and Yorkshire. Our main trading company, Esh Construction, delivers civil engineering, new build affordable housing, commercial build, refurbishment, and retrofit services to public and private sector clients. We are a financially sound, growing contractor and are founded on strong regional roots dating back to 1970. Through a commitment to quality, collaboration and social value, we have grown into one of the North of England's most respected privately-owned construction businesses. In 2025, we were proudly named one of the UK’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte, recognising our excellence in strategy, innovation, governance, and culture. We deliver an industry-leading social value programme through our ‘Constructing Local’ strategy, and ensure that our work leaves a lasting legacy in the communities it serves.