HISTORY

OUR HISTORY

Torsion Group established in 2015, has become a leading privately-owned development, construction, and accommodation management business in the UK.
BEGAN IMAGE
Torsion Group Formation

Dan Spencer forms Torsion Group in 2015 and takes on the challenge to deliver its first purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme for Crosslane.

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March
2015
St James House Newcastle 032
Average Contract Award Increases

In 2016, the average contract awarded to Torsion Group breaks the £10 million threshold.

2016
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Torsion Group Receive First Award

In 2017 Torsion Group receive award for 'Number 1 Best Main Contractor to Work With - Under £50 million Turnover' at the Construction Enquirer Awards.

October
2017
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Torsion Developments Launched

Dan Spencer and David Worsley launch the Torsion Developments brand in 2018 to develop opportunities in the student accommodation and residential sectors.

April
2018
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Moorfield & Torsion JV Partnership

Moorfiled Group and Torsion Group enter into a joint venture partnership to deliver The Toy Box, a 290 purpose built student accommodation development.  The Gross Development Value was worth £26m and forward fund exited in 2022, with a 100% return on our investment.

2018
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Torsion Students Launched

Torsion Students launched, and Tommy Styles was appointed as its Managing Director to operate purpose-built student accommodation schemes for Torsion Developments.

2018
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Torsion Care Launched in 2018

Dan Spencer and Martin Hutson launch the Torsion Care brand in 2018 to develop opportunities in the care home and retirement living sectors.

July
2018
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Construction Enquirer Awards 2018

In 2018 Torsion Group receive award for 'Number 1 Best Main Contractor to Work For - Under £50 million Turnover' at the Construction Enquirer Awards.

October
2018
The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times 'Ones to Watch'

In 2018 Torsion Group are recognised by The Sunday Times for the Fast Track 'Ones to Watch' award.

November
2018
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Wardhadaway Fastest 50

Torsion Group recognised at the Wardhadaway Fastest 50 Yorkshire Awards Ceremony and announced Winners for 'Fastest Growing Large and Overall Business'.

March
2019
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Burghley Retirement Launched in 2019

Burghley Retirement brand launched to operate accommodation properties for the retirement living sector.

July
2019
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Financial Times 1000

Torsion Group Awarded Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2020.

February
2020
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Harrison Street JV Partnership

Harrison Street team up with Torsion Developments to secure a £200 million equity project pipeline. 2000 purpose built student accommodation beds to be delivered over a five year partnership.

November
2020
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Torsion Care Sell Its First Care Home

Care home development in Derby sold to an operator in Q1 2021.

Q1
2021
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Torsion Group Enter BTR Sector

Torsion commences construction works on its first build to rent scheme in Leeds City centre. Gross Development Value circa £84 million for the delivery of 367 luxury apartments.

May
2021
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3 STAR FITWEL CERTIFICATION

Our Pine Mill development in Lincoln has achieved 3 star Fitwel certification.

Sept
2021
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3RD FASTEST GROWING COMPANY

We are proud to be recognised in the Insider Media Yorkshire 100 fastest growing companies. 

Sept
2021
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ESG

Torsion Group launch its ESG Strategy in 2021.

Oct
2021
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In 2021 Torsion Group receive an award for 'Property Development Specialist of the Year - Yorkshire'
Dec
2021
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LUNA Students

Torsion Students rebrand to LUNA Students.

Jan
2022
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£114M NEW CONTRACT SECURED

We are delighted to have secured four new major construction contracts within our Residential and Student Accommodation divisions.

Apr
2022
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7 NEW BUILD CARE HOMES SECURED

Torsion secures a hugely significant £87.57m of funding from Octopus for 7 new build care homes.

Apr
2022
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BEST PLACES TO WORK
Absolutely delighted to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 – Medium Organisations Category.
May
2022