A family building and civil engineering company

Our Vision

To be renowned for our work with clients and communities as we construct a better world for future generations.

Our vision reflects our commitments to improving the world around us, meeting the changing needs of our clients and partners, building the next generation of careers in construction, and making sure the communities where we work see maximum benefits from the buildings and infrastructure we create.

 

Industry insights

  1. How to build a better future for NHS Infrastructure

    Our in-house experts delve into the benefits of the New Hospital Programme, as well as future challenges and opportunities

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  2. Raising the bar

    Download free, practical templates and guidance documents to support consistency, clarity and safe practice in lifting operations across the industry.

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  3. Caroline Mulholland on good design in Healthcare

    As IHP is Lead Partner of the EHD Champions Awards, Caroline Mulholland reflects on the significance of design in healthcare, international best practice and lessons from the Awards.

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  • Our journey to Net Zero 2045

    In order to realise our vision and continue proudly building Britain's future heritage, we want to help lead the transition to Net Zero and develop solutions that address this challenge.

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  • Technical Excellence

    It’s what we are known for and it’s why we attract some of the industry’s brightest talent.

    Our commitment to technical excellence means we are always looking to push the boundaries of the possible.

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Our projects

  1. The front entrance of Maggie's Royal Marsden

    Enabling Maggie’s to support cancer care at The Royal Marsden

    Careful planning and meticulous collaboration ensured the successful completion of this design-led scheme on a busy working hospital site.

    Sectors: Healthcare
    Region: South East
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  2. Elizabeth Tower in the Evening

    Preserving history: Restoring the iconic Elizabeth Tower

    Our Special Projects team worked meticulously to restore the Elizabeth Tower back to its former glory.

    Sectors: Heritage & Special Projects
    Region: London
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  3. Blade Technology Centre Land View

    Blade Technology Centre for Vestas

    State-of-the-art infrastructure and seamless community integration set a gold standard for testing facility in Newport.

    Sectors: Industrial
    Region: South West
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  • Modern Slavery

    Modern Slavery is everyone's issue and we will only tackle it effectively if we collaborate and address it together.

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Expert Services

  1. McAlpine Design Group

    Thanks to the expertise of our in-house design specialists, we do more than turn our clients’ visions into reality.

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  2. Construction Management

    Construction management is a delivery route through which we can add tremendous value.

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  3. Geospatial Engineering

    Providing a 360° analysis of land and developments, with minimal disruption onsite.

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  • Our Heritage

    Our reputation is founded on 150 years of technical excellence and innovation, our entrepreneurial spirit and our future-focused approach.

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Latest news

  1. Historic milestone as ground broken at Port Talbot

    17 Jul 2025

    Construction of the new Electric Arc Furnace at Port Talbot begins.

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  2. Restoring Colchester’s iconic ‘Jumbo’

    15 Jul 2025

    Sir Robert McAlpine Special Projects has been appointed to lead the restoration of the largest surviving Victorian municipal water tower in England.

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  3. Building social value at TQEC

    11 Jul 2025

    With skills shortages affecting every area of the construction industry, it’s vital that young people feel involved with the projects taking place across our cities.

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  4. Mayor of London opens new 32-acre park in the NHS’s Springfield Village

    10 Jul 2025

    Sir Sadiq Khan was on hand to open a new park at Tooting's Springfield Village, where we were responsible for constructing new mental health and wider estate facilities

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  5. 2 Finsbury Avenue - clad in elegance

    07 Jul 2025

    Cladding Managers Angela Beckwith and Mark Nicholls share insights about the façade at 2 Finsbury Avenue, which sets a new benchmark for sustainable urban architecture.

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  6. London Museum Sustainable approach to roof delivers multiple benefits

    04 Jul 2025

    Our use of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) in the conversion of the two former market buildings in Smithfield into the new London Museum provides an excellent example of sustainable engineering excellence.

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