CALL US 01223 423800 ABOUT US CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COULSON JOINERY CONTACT COULSON BUILDING GROUP OUR HISTORY EST. 1884 In 1884, Herbert Charles Coulson, a carpenter, started in business as a builder, trading from premises in Burleigh Street, Cambridge. In 1889 he took a partner, William Lofts, and they traded as Coulson & Lofts from premises in East Road, with a town office at 37 St. Andrews Street. On the death of the founder in 1921, the firm was incorporated as a private Limited Company with W.G. James, who had joined the firm in 1911, as Managing Director. He served until his death in 1962 when the company continued under the direction of his sons, John, Thomas, and Robert James. To read a full history of Coulson, please click here. For over 135 years, the name of Coulson has become synonymous with quality building work. The Company’s influence on and involvement in the development of twentieth century Cambridge is witnessed in many of the fine University and College buildings throughout the City’s historic centre. Over the years Coulson’s work has embraced almost every aspect of the Region’s infrastructure, including war defence installations, major public housing projects and the growth of the ‘Cambridge Phenomenon’. Today Coulson Building Group continue to enjoy ongoing success, building on its excellent reputation and long standing tradition of being one of the East of England’s premier building companies. HERBERT COULSON WILLIAM JAMES JOHN JAMES THOMAS JAMES ROBERT JAMES LET'S START YOUR PROJECT GET IN TOUCH Ready to discuss your next project? Or have some queries before we start? CONTACT US SERVICES Construction Services Facilities Management Coulson Joinery LEGAL Important Business Information Terms of Use Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions CONTACT 01223 423800 enquiries@coulson.co.uk William James House, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WX INTRANET LOGIN SHAREHOLDER LOGIN Copyright © 2021 Coulson Group Limited Web Design Cambridge | Flok