In just one year, two former international rugby players have transformed their Somerset-based construction startup, Evolution Construction, into a respected regional firm known for quality projects and a groundbreaking approach to mental health awareness within the building industry.
Serving Weston-super-Mare and the wider Somerset area, Evolution Construction specializes in renovations, extensions, loft conversions, and bespoke builds. The company has rapidly gained recognition, winning two prestigious business awards and receiving glowing customer testimonials.
Founders Jake and Josh—Josh continuing his professional rugby career with the Bristol Bears—are committed to more than just construction excellence. Drawing from their own experiences with mental health challenges, they have established a company culture that prioritizes wellbeing alongside craftsmanship.
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Jake shared, “Our first year has exceeded all expectations. Our clients have been incredible, and their positive feedback fuels our commitment. But beyond building homes, our goal is to foster honest conversations about mental health, a cause very close to both of us.”
Their advocacy has connected them with local educators, policymakers, and mental health organizations. Building on this momentum, they are preparing to present their mental health initiative in Parliament, merging their construction expertise with a mission to change the industry’s conversation on wellbeing.
Josh, recently honored with a business award acknowledging his dual career in sport and entrepreneurship, emphasized, “This company isn’t just about physical structures; it’s about supporting people. We want to lead evolution in construction by making mental health a core priority.”
With a growing team of specialists, Evolution Construction continues to expand its services while reshaping the construction culture in Somerset. As they enter their second year, Jake and Josh are laying the groundwork for a national mental health program aimed at offering greater support and inspiring further change across the UK building sector.