Closing the construction skills gap
Nicola Markall, Workforce Planning Director, discusses the rethinking of recruitment practices to address the construction skills gap
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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
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Read more aboutThe UK’s AI superpower status depends on data centres
Our experts write in Construction News, sharing insights on why the delivery of data centre infrastructure is critical to the UK's superpower status.
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Read more aboutRethinking quality control
Tony Smith, Head of Technical Compliance, outlines how the industry should effectively utilise non-compliance reports to improve its approach to quality control
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Our journey to Net Zero 2045
Find out moreIn 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
Find out moreIt’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.
Our projects
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Read more aboutNational Rehabilitation Centre
We are leveraging digital construction in Loughborough to deliver a first for the NHS
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Read more aboutTemple Quarter Enterprise Campus
We are constructing a new, world-class campus for the University of Bristol.
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Read more aboutNational Gallery
The National Gallery’s transformation project marked a pivotal moment as it celebrated its bicentennial.
Sectors: Heritage & Special ProjectsRegion: London
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Modern Slavery
Find out moreModern Slavery is everyone's issue and we will only tackle it effectively if we collaborate and address it together.
Expert Services
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Read more aboutMcAlpine 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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Read more aboutConstruction Management
Construction management is a delivery route through which we can add tremendous value.
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Read more aboutGeospatial Engineering
Providing a 360° analysis of land and developments, with minimal disruption onsite.
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Our Heritage
Find out moreOur reputation is founded on 150 years of technical excellence and innovation, our entrepreneurial spirit and our future-focused approach.
Latest news
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Read more aboutTQEC connects to Bristol heat network
20 Nov 2025Energy from the project's computer servers will be used to provide heating and hot water for the campus, as well as homes and businesses in the local area
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Read more aboutNew Maggie’s centre in Northampton
13 Nov 2025Our Special Projects team celebrate the completion of Maggie’s Northampton, a new cancer support centre located on the grounds of Northampton General Hospital.
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Read more aboutHexham honoured with national excellence award
11 Nov 2025The upgrade of Hexham Hospital delivered by IHP came out on top at the Constructing Excellence National Awards.
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Read more aboutRemembrance Day
10 Nov 2025This Remembrance Day, we reflect on the contributions of our team members with military backgrounds, celebrating the resilience, leadership, and values they bring to our company.
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Read more aboutOur commitment to the Armed Forces community recognised
07 Nov 2025We were formally awarded our Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award at an event at the Honourable Artillery Company in London
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Read more aboutNew footage shows impressive progress at Agratas
06 Nov 2025Agratas has shared dramatic aerial footage capturing construction progress at its battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset
