History
TSL started life as a southern branch of Glasgow-based subcontractor Topek. This is why our full name is ‘Topek Southern Limited’, but we’re known by the abbreviation, ‘TSL’.
Four members of staff delivered 13 projects throughout the year.
As the business expanded separate divisions were created for Small Works and Major Projects so the needs of every project could be fully accommodated.
We broke official ties with Topek after mutual owner Ian Harwood sold his shareholding in Topek, making us a standalone company.
Wilmcote House, Portsmouth, was our largest refurbishment project to date. The building went on to win multiple Passivhaus accreditation awards as an important step for the improvement of affordable housing.
Due to business growth and success, we made the move over to Ralls House in Denmead to accommodate new staff levels.
The business completed its first rebrand to TSL and focused on blue chip clients with commercial real estate, working on live and occupied buildings as a niche specialism.
The team completed our first fire remediation project in Bristol. This project was key in our knowledge development as remediation projects now form a vast majority of our current portfolio.
Following a management buyout the business became fuelled by a desire to do things differently. Our core values were established and the TSL Experience was born from a dedication to customer relationships. Revenue hit £5.5m and our team totalled 18 passionate staff.
Our first major works stadium project was completed at Twickenham following a small works project at Wembley stadium. The first multi-disciplined job at the Radisson Hotel was also completed as a Contractor, including full demolition.
We completed our largest fire remediation scheme to date, acting as a Principal Contractor. Our Board of Directors was established following the promotion of Connor Hounsell to Commercial Director.
Dedicated departments enabled the growth of our building envelope services, as each team delivered a core part of our progressive vision. The team grew to 45 members, and we moved to a larger HQ at Birch House. Lewis Jones was promoted from Head of Sales to Strategic Partnership Director.
Revenue hit £38m, with 115% year-end growth. We formed long-term partnerships with student housing providers and specialised in managing fire remediation portfolios. Our team grew to 68 members, making us more knowledgeable and passionate than ever.
After three years as Commercial Director, Connor Hounsell was appointed Operations Director, taking greater responsibility for synergy across our commercial and operational teams responsible for delivering our Major Projects.
TSL becomes part of the Brickability Group following a successful acquisition, with Dexter Copeland remaining confidently as Managing Director for the years to come.
Now with 85 team members across the company, of whom 50 are office based, the move was made to a larger HQ at 1550 Parkway in Whiteley, shared with fellow BRCK Group company UPOWA. Four major projects at £11-20m each are running concurrently, alongside numerous smaller ones. Revenue hits £56m.
