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Andy Gamble Joins With Simon Acres Group to Connect the Construction Industry

Bringing extensive experience in the construction sector and in particular, a deep understanding of the builders’ merchanting industry, Andy Gamble will be working more closely with Simon Acres Group Limited (SAGL) to support their Building & Construction Recruitment Limited (BACRL) brand.

Alongside his ongoing consultancy commitments, Andy will also extend his expertise to offering construction material distribution advice, advisory board support and one to one coaching to include both personal and business mentoring for BACRL clients.

Building & Construction Recruitment is a subsidiary of Simon Acres Group and supports organisations in the construction industry with specific staffing needs. BACRL strives to enhance workforces, seeking the very best candidates that will help drive businesses forward and scale growth.

With over 40 years of construction experience, including MD and board director positions at prominent builders’ merchant suppliers, RGB and Bradfords Building Supplies, plus experience in KBB showrooms, Andy sees this as a natural addition to his portfolio. “For me, this is a great opportunity, where I can continue to support the construction industry, particularly supporting builders’ merchant and distribution clients with their operations and sales strategies,” Andy comments.

Andy will be supported, internally, by BACRL’s newly appointed Catherine McLaughlin. Catherine will be able to introduce new construction clients and propose personnel, while having a commitment to the overall goal of SAGL and signposting more apprenticeship journeys.

Simon Acres, Managing Director of SAGL, welcomes the announcement: “We have already been working closely with Andy and see real synergy in his experience, ability and beliefs. With the government’s plan to deliver 1.5 million homes over this Parliament, we want to help the industry by ensuring that apprenticeships are a proportion of the additional workforce that is vitally needed today. The Construction Skills Network report highlights the need for an extra 251,500 extra construction workers by 2028 to meet demand in the UK. Andy’s commitment to supporting the industry makes him an ideal partner for BACRL. Catherine is also a fantastic addition to the team and we look forward to seeing the BACRL brand thrive.”

To further enhance the BACRL brand, the company is launching a new installer introduction service, which aims to bridge the gap between skilled individuals seeking opportunities and construction businesses looking to expand their installation capacity.

For more information about BACRL and its services, visit: https://bacrl.co.uk/

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1. Andy Gamble is working closely with Simon Acres Group to support their Building & Construction Recruitment Limited (BACRL) brand

About Simon Acres Group Limited:
Simon Acres Group is a specialist KBB and construction recruitment consultancy that strives to make a positive impact by nurturing talent and providing a one-stop solution of comprehensive services for businesses. In 2024, Simon Acres Group acquired Oval Deene Recruitment to strengthen its specialist recruitment services. Beyond this, the group provides accredited online training courses to help businesses thrive, as well as media production, web development and other services to support businesses. Using its experience, knowledge and the diversity of its teams’ skills, Simon Acres Group Limited can add value in recruitment, training and digital media to KBB or merchant companies, offering a range of solutions that support business growth.

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5th November 2025

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