Paul Rowley, group managing director of Rowland, was brought up in and around the construction industry, so it was only a matter of time, and the right circumstances, before he started his own business. In 1993, the acquisition of a promising piece of land in Leeds helped Paul realise his ambitions and Rowland Homes was formed. From then on, the business grew, day by day, month by month, fuelled by a determination to succeed. Over time, a clear commitment emerged - to build Rowland into a brand that stood for quality, reliability and integrity.

Today, Paul and his team are still firmly focused on that goal and Rowland has grown from a small local business to a major regional player, with developments stretching across the North West. Rowland is responsible for more than 70 completed developments to date and is now achieving around 350 unit completions each year. And there's still room to grow.

Land acquisition remains a key factor in the company's success, as is an industry wide reputation for honesty and fairness.

Over the years the company has achieved many accolades, including:

• Daily Telegraph Your New Home Awards 2007:
  Winner, Heaton Grange - Best Luxury Development
• What House Awards 2007:
  Winner, Fairlawns - Best Apartment
• Entrepreneur Magazine's Property Entrepreneur of the Year: Paul Rowley: 2007 / 2005 / 2004
• Your New Home Property Awards 2006:
  Winner, Fairlawns - Best Luxury Development
• North West Business Insider Awards 2006:
  Runner-up - House-builder of the Year
• 2005 Sunday Times Profit Track 100 - 50th position

Paul, his management team and staff are immensely proud of how Rowland has evolved and are looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.