The EMD deal allows Moorhead to expand its territory and scope of enabling works services it offers.

Jonathan Prutton, Moorhead Group co-founder, said: “We are delighted to have acquired EMD.

“It’s one of the most capable and respected demolition companies in the region and is a perfect fit with our plans for expansion and ability to offer a complete enabling works solution.

“From our base in Leeds we have become the industry leader in the region and our plans now are to replicate this success in the East Midlands by offering our customers a one-stop-shop for their pre-construction enabling work-related needs.

“We have also opened a West Midlands office in Stoke-on-Trent to service those areas within a 50 miles radius of Stoke.

“This means we are now well-placed to operate a variety of projects, from residential sites to large scale commercial, public sector and industrial developments across the West Midlands.”

Winn Jones, East Midlands Demolition managing director, said: “Being part of the Moorhead Group will raise our profile, extend our geographical reach and allow us to offer the full range of enabling work services.

“The future looks very exciting.”