Employees from Forterra and Jewson MBS have completed the National Three Peaks Challenge in memory of a colleague.

Forterra and Jewson were joined by customers from Watkin Jones, Crest SW and Vistry Bristol to complete the 23-mile trek on 12 September. The team finished the challenge in 23 hours and 28 minutes and has, so far, raised £6,030 for charity, with the money divided equally between Band of Builders and Cancer Research UK.

The National Three Peaks Challenge involves around 3,000 metres of ascent up Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in Wales, with road travel between the three mountains included in the 24-hour challenge time.

Bringing together a manufacturer, merchant, and customers from across the construction industry, the group worked together through the physically and mentally demanding 24-hour period.

Josh Cornford, major account manager at Jewson MBS, said: "I'm so proud of what we accomplished as a team. It's always a pleasure to spend time with customers and manufacturers. It's a great way to build on the relationships we have, but to do it while raising money for such great causes really makes it special."

Half of the raised funds will go to Cancer Research UK in memory of Meenu Gurjal, a Forterra employee who had also worked at Jewson during her career. Sadly, she passed away in 2025 following an aggressive form of cancer.

Meenu was known among colleagues and customers for her professionalism, product knowledge and customer service, alongside her warm personality. She was also remembered as a keen cricket fan, a talented cook, and a devoted mother to her son.

Dan Challinor, national key account manager at Forterra, said: "It was an extremely gruelling challenge, both physically and mentally. However, it's nothing compared to what those affected by cancer must endure."

The remaining funds will support Band of Builders, which provides practical, financial and wellbeing support to people in the construction industry facing life-changing circumstances. Recent research underlines the continuing need for mental-health support across the sector. A 2025 CIOB report found that 83% of survey respondents had experienced anxiety during the previous year, while 27% reported experiencing suicidal thoughts.