Clement Dickens makes way for fourth generation

MANAGEMENT of the long-established Lancashire building firm Clement Dickens & Son has been passed to the fourth generation of the family that founded it in 1947.

Managing director Martin Dickens has retired to make way for his 33-year-old son Ross.
 
The building contractor, based at the Redmarsh Industrial Estate in Thornton on the Fylde coast, was established by Ross’ great grandfather Clement Dickens.

The firm now has 50 staff and carries out work for Blackpool Wyre & Fylde NHS Trust, Blackpool & The Fylde College, Lancashire County Property Group, James Hall & Co and Fylde & Wyre Borough Councils.
 
Ross, a quantity surveyor, previously worked for national contractor Wates Construction before returning to work with the family business in 2003.
 
He said: “This is an exciting time for the business and I am extremely enthusiastic about taking on this new personal challenge. I’m pleased to have around me a great team on whom I know I can depend to help Clement Dickens to continue to deliver high quality contracts, on time and within budget.”
 
Martin, who will remain a board director and consultant, started at the company as an apprentice 44 years ago.