The Berkeley Group Holdings plc
History
Early Days
The Berkeley Group was established in 1976, with the founding of Berkeley Homes in Weybridge, Surrey. It initially focussed on the construction of single homes and executive developments. In its first year four homes were constructed, all of which were sold off-plan, giving the company a turnover of £121,000 and a profit of £21,000.
An Expanding Group
As the company expanded, Berkeley established regional business in Kent, Hampshire, North London and Sussex. These divisions were granted a high degree of autonomy to ensure that the entrepreneurial spirit of the business was not lost as the company grew. This devolved business structure has continued to be at the heart of Berkeley’s business strategy ever since.
New Directions
During the early 1990’s, Berkeley determined to focus its skills and expertise on complex brownfield sites in towns and cities throughout the country.
