An interim management statement said sales were up 7% in Galliford Try’s housebuilding division while the construction order book was stable at £1.6bn.
The firm has secured 92% of projected construction revenues for the financial year to 30 June 2013 with 55% in the bag for the year to 30 June 2014.
Chief executive Greg Fitzgerald said: “Building upon the success of our three year transformational plan we have set out a disciplined growth strategy with a clear focus on improving margins.
“Whilst the economic outlook continues to remain uncertain both our Housebuilding and Construction divisions have made a good start to the financial year.
“The autumn selling season was encouraging and our Construction business won a number of key projects during the period.
“Overall the Group is well positioned to deliver further profitable growth in the current financial year and beyond.”