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Building trust

Forward—thinking,
future—shaping

FORTH® is a team of forward—thinking building service engineers.

We take great pride in being as good with people as we are with buildings. From us, you can expect honesty, candour, and a refreshing people centric approach. From you, we expect you to challenge us to be the very best at what we do, for you.

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Caring for your reputation
like it's our own

Our projects range across education, healthcare, heritage and commercial and industrial spaces. We're also trusted to look after prestigious sites including the University of Winchester, Salisbury Cathedral, and numerous NHS Trusts to name just a few.

Royston Group registered

Accolade Building Care (ABC) Acquired

Royston rebranded to FORTH® Building Services

Inspired by our past. Planning for the future.

Despite the ongoing challenges of 2020, as a business, FORTH® continues to go from strength to strength. This year sees our relocation to a marvellous new HQ at Sleepy Hollow, Ampfield. Our team has continued to grow and we’ve recently welcomed our 50th team member. We’ve continued to perform strongly and achieve business growth during 2021.

ABC Rebrand to FORTH® Technical Services Go FORTH®

For—the challenge,
we find the solution

We’re based near Romsey in the heart of Hampshire, but our reach takes us across the country.

At FORTH®, we support a highly diverse property portfolio. Maintaining royal residences, preserving ancient buildings, and fitting out cutting-edge spaces, we rise to every challenge.

Employing the latest technologies and techniques, we get the job done with the minimum of disruption, ensuring maximum comfort. We believe working together is better. After all, who doesn’t love a great collaboration?

Whenever and wherever we’re needed, trust us to be there, 24/7.

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Our team

Scott Stephens

Scott Stephens

Chief Executive Officer

Scott is passionate about customer experience and always dreamt of building an organisation he’d be proud to do business with. One which supports its team members to become the very best versions of themselves, and an organisation that very much looks to positively impact the environment and future of all stakeholders.

Guy Rowley

Guy Rowley

Chairman
Michael Cripps

Michael Cripps

Chief Financial Officer

Michael is a CIMA Accountant with over 15 years’ experience in the Building Services sector, including several operational roles. This blend of experience allows him to support and challenge the decision making of the business to ensure we continue to deliver excellence throughout.

Charlotte Stevens

Charlotte Stevens

Group HR Manager

Charlotte has a MSc in Human Resource Management and has extensive knowledge in a variety of HR disciplines, such as performance and reward, employee engagement, employee relations, training, and wellbeing. Her passion is to ensure employees feel valued and respected within an open, non-blame culture. Her approach ensures FORTH® can successfully manage people and performance to achieve its strategy and objectives.

Mark Butler

Mark Butler

Managing Director, FORTH® Building Services & Technical Services

With over 25 years of experience working in the Building Services Industry, Mark is a natural Business Leader, passionate about the customers lived experience, business strategy and employees, Mark embodies our company DNA.   Committed to our future, he has the ability to drive the business forward and deliver our goals with a calm and steady hand.   A great believer in people’s abilities, he enjoys being able to develop individuals and teams to keep them on the right track.

Let's work together