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January 5, 2010

LANCASHIRE BUILDER AWARDED MBE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SERVICE

Manus Adamson, Chairman of Garstang construction firm, Adamson Group, has been awarded an MBE
for services to the construction industry in the New Year’s Honours List.

After founding Adamson Construction Services in 1979 with his wife Winifride, their small family
business has grown into a regionally recognised North West construction contractor. At the same time
as growing this business, Manus was also keen to ensure that the grass roots “voice of construction” was
heard at a local, regional and national level and became involved with various industry bodies.

Manus trained as a civil engineer and his first industry representative post was as the National
Federation of Builders, Fylde Coast Association President. He then became North West Regional
President and subsequently National Chairman of the National Federation of Builders in 1996. In 2001
he became Chairman of the Construction Confederation followed by an appointment as Treasurer. He is
currently due to complete a year long post as Executive Chairman. Manus was also a key member of the
Strategic Forum for Construction which is the leading body for the industry representing all sides of
construction.

In all these positions, he has championed the value of the construction industry and been instrumental
in supporting numerous initiatives aimed at improving conditions and creating opportunities for the
industry’s development.

Manus said : “This award recognises the efforts of all those in the construction industry who have
worked tirelessly over the years to improve the contribution the industry makes to UK citizens and the
economy alike. I am delighted at this honour and will continue to press the case for the contribution a
valued and skilled construction industry makes to this country.”

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Adamson Group Limited Green Lane West Garstang Preston Lancashire PR3 1NJ
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About Adamson Group

On 1 September 2008, Adamson Group, the parent company of MB Adamson Ltd, completed the
acquisition of the trade and certain assets of Marland Builders & Contractors. The purpose of the
acquisition was to enable the newly formed group to extend the services offered to clients.

Marland have a long history of successfully delivering multi-million pound projects, working extensively
in the private and public sectors on numerous refurbishment and new build projects.

Marland and Adamson are forming synergies throughout their business which are already proving
fruitful in complementing the skills and abilities that exist within each organisation.

About Adamson Construction

Founded in 1979 by Manus Adamson, a Civil Engineer and his wife Winifride as a maintenance and local
building company, Adamson Construction Services has developed and grown from a small family led
business into a regionally recognised contractor providing building solutions for many organisations
across the North West.

Working across all industry sectors including facilities management, education, industry, commercial,
health, retail and leisure, Adamson offer a full service from initial survey to completion via negotiated or
tendered contracts for clients. http://www.adamson-construction.co.uk/

About Marland Builders & Contractors

Marland Builders & Contractors is a medium size contractor which delivers all forms of construction
projects, including new build, extensions, adaptations and refurbishment in residential, education,
commercial, public, places of worship, industrial, health, sport and recreation environments. Founded in
1909, Marland serve the whole North West region via traditional building contract, design/build project
and partnering procurement options. http://www.marlandbuilding.co.uk

About The Strategic Construction Forum

Chaired by The Rt. Hon Nick Raynsford MP, the principal role of the SFfC is to coordinate, monitor,
measure and report on progress under the headline targets covering issues such as : procurement &
integration, commitment to people, client leadership , sustainability, design quality, plus health & safety.

Image caption – Manus Adamson, chairman of Adamson Group

Please note – Manus is available for interview and photographs.

For further information, please contact Mike Cowburn, Adamson Group on 01995 607749