A FAMILY-RUN building firm is ceasing trading after the death of the “mainstay” of the company.
Michael Nicholson, director at Nicholson Builders, announced yesterday that with deep regret they had taken the difficult decision to shutter the business and said that the last few months had proven extremely challenging since the death of his father Gary.
Michael Nicholson said they would be “taking the appropriate advice from the Viscount going forward” and the company would be “working this weekend to secure and make jobs safe, as much as possible”.
In a statement issued on behalf of the firm, he said: “All the staff have been made aware of this decision and have been provided with the necessary support and information to assist them.
“The decision has not been taken lightly but the last few months have proved extremely challenging since the unfortunate sudden passing of my father, Gary Nicholson, the company’s mainstay for many years in our family-run business.
“Over the years, the business has created lasting relationships with its clients. I am incredibly grateful to our loyal employees, customers and community that has supported us throughout the years.
“The company has tried to work through the turmoil but it has not been possible to sustain a viable position and trade out of a worsening situation.”
Michael Nicholson said he wanted to extend his “deepest thanks” to the firm’s employees and customers “for the years of trust and support”.
Nicholson Builders is the latest construction firm to announce it was closing, with K-Land Construction ceasing trading with immediate effect in January this year. Kalmac, MAC Energy and Eden Interiors – all part of the MAC Group – ceased trading last year, citing a “downturn” in the housing market, while 2023 also saw the collapse of building firms Camerons and JP Mauger.
