Pictured above: Neil Pountney

Emprima Ltd, the Solihull-based construction and regeneration consultancy currently masterminding the project management of a £215 million redevelopment scheme at Aston University, has received "top marks" in a new report, which provides in-depth research on the construction management market.

The Plimsoll Analysis rates Emprima as a "strong" company, based on its recent business performances, while at the same time it says that 58 of Emprima's competitors are in financial danger and will struggle to survive.

The report, which has individually assessed each of the top 185 companies in the UK construction management sector, confirms that competitive pressure is now "so intense" that a third of all companies operating in the industry are making a loss.

Emprima's Managing Director, Neil Pountney, commented: "The annual Plimsoll Analysis - Construction Management" report is acknowledged as a leading research document, providing an up-to-date and accurate insight into the industry. At a time when our sector is facing extremely challenging conditions, it is heartening to be recognised by an independent expert assessor as a company that is not only getting it right, but one that has a solid future."