After four years incorporated, and three and a half years trading, co-founders Kevin Brown and Paul Cortese have grown Alpha Projects from a small start-up in October 2017 to a multi-million-pound business, directly employing almost 50 people across their two locations in Aberdeen and Dundee.

Working across a range of commercial, residential and local authority projects, from school & university refurbishments to private developments, Alpha Projects have developed a reputation for working collaboratively with an efficient, personable and reliable approach to their contracting services.

Their commitment has paid off, with the company seeing steady growth in turnover from £2.1 million in October 2019 to a projected turnover of £7.5 million to October 2021. With realistic expectations, the company targets growth to £10m by year-end 2022.

To accommodate the growth in work and staffing numbers, Alpha Projects recently leased and fully refurbished an additional industrial unit in West Pitkerro Industrial Estate, Dundee, to be used as a storage and workshop facility. In addition, the new facility provides additional meeting room and welfare space.

Cementing their position as one of the fastest-growing start-ups in the region, the business has welcomed seven apprentice joiners to their growing team which boasts a combination of project managers, quantity surveyors, joiners, civils & building team and labourers.

In line with the projected growth to October 2022, Alpha Projects is looking to increase its apprenticeship team from seven to ten during this period.

The team behind Alpha Project’s success are proud to have become a leading construction services employer in the north-east.

Paul Cortese, founder and commercial director, said: “When Kevin and I started Alpha Projects in 2017, we had a clear vision for the business and were confident in what we could achieve. Despite having set ambitious targets for years one to three, our rapid growth has exceeded early expectations.

“In the immediate future, we look forward to consolidating and enhancing our position as a leading construction services provider in the north east of Scotland, whilst simultaneously providing apprenticeship and employment opportunities throughout the region. Our thanks extend sincerely to our loyal and talented team, and industry partners who have helped us on our journey.”