Our Approach

Every project begins with listening. We take the time to understand your priorities, the nature of the site, and what the building needs to achieve. Together, we explore possibilities, refine ideas, and agree a clear direction – creating shared confidence from the outset.

From first concept to completion, we work with care, discipline, and a balance of thoughtful detail and sound construction practice. We focus on what’s right for each project, whether contemporary, heritage, or commercial. Throughout the process, we keep communication open and collaboration steady, ensuring the journey feels clear, informed, and well-managed.

Our Team

AIM is a construction company built on people

An award-winning team of experienced professionals who take pride in doing things properly. From project managers to specialist trades, our team values detail, communicates openly, and holds itself to the highest standards. We work collaboratively to ensure the process feels clear and reassuring, creating buildings that endure and experiences our clients trust.

Founder’s Story

My journey in construction began before I started school. I grew up around the bustle of building sites – the rumble of machinery, and the smell of bonfires and creosote. My father was a self-taught builder: resourceful, instinctive, and always looking for the next challenge. From him, I learned the values that still guide AIM today: work ethic, humility, adaptability, and pride in doing things properly. 

From an early age, I spent evenings and weekends by his side – walking fields picking flints, driving machinery, and learning traditional skills. When my father’s health declined, I began taking on small projects with his guidance. After his passing, those early jobs became the foundation of my own career. What began with garden walls and landscaping soon grew into extensions, renovations, and complete new builds.

For years, the business felt reactive – shaped by opportunity and instinct. But as AIM has grown, I’ve come to see how those experiences – the mistakes, the learning, the graft – all played a part in building something meaningful. I never set out to “build a business.” My drive was to be rewarded by praise from others, and recognised for doing good work. One project led to another, and AIM soon evolved into something more defined:

Today, I’m proud to lead a team delivering high-end bespoke projects across the South of England. Our reputation reflects not just the buildings we construct, but the values behind them: honesty, clear communication, thoughtful planning, and a genuine love for building. 

AIM’s story is still being written – but its foundation remains the same: built with integrity, shaped by heritage, and driven by the satisfaction of creating something lasting.

“From a field of flints to fine buildings – every project tells a story of where it began.”

Andrew McKellar - AIM - Managing Director
Andrew McKellar - AIM - Managing Director as a young boy working with his dad.