In his latest opinion article for New Civil Engineer, Tony Gates, our Managing Director for Civil Engineering, explores the value of Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) for project delivery.
How can industry heed the call from the Construction Playbook, published in December 2020, that "a partnership model with the principles of collaboration, openness, transparency and flexibility based on contractual delivery can be beneficial in driving successful outcomes and innovation."
In his latest opinion article, Tony Gates, Sir Robert McAlpine’s Managing Director for Civil Engineering, explores the value of Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) for project delivery.
Read the full article in New Civil Engineer.
I've been fortunate enough to see the tangible benefits of IPTs, with both Highways England and HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd, on a number of major projects now almost three years into their IPT journey.
Tony Gates Managing Director, Sir Robert McAlpine
From the pioneering railways and viaducts of the Victorian era constructed by our founder, we continue to build on our legacy of infrastructure projects with the delivery of today’s essential highway and rail networks.
The AkzoNobel Paint Manufacturing Facility in Ashington is a 16,500m² high-tech production plant designed for efficiency and sustainability. Incorporating advanced process integration, 3D BIM coordination, and renewable energy solutions, the facility set new benchmarks for industrial manufacturing.
Familiar to Harry Potter fans the world over, the Glenfinnan Viaduct has been wowing visitors since construction was completed in 1901. Part of a wider West Highland Railway extension, the innovative use of concrete at this scale was an industry first and featured in The American Engineering News in 1899.
A military engineering project of unprecedented size and complexity, we played a significant role in the construction of two artificial port facilities to support the allied forces following the D-Day landings in Normandy.
The close of work on the tunnel's vent shafts brings an end to a project our Align JV began almost five years ago
As 2025 draws to a close, we explore key milestones, partnerships, innovative solutions and award-winning projects shaping the future of sustainable engineering and construction.
Members of our M6 and A19 teams were recognised for their acts of bravery and selflessness at the recent Highways Heroes Awards
Agratas, Tata Group’s global battery business, has announced the successful completion of the steel frame for its new facility in Bridgwater, Somerset.
Dave Hall, Lifting Manager at Sellafield, shares his apprenticeship journey after recently completing the Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship with the Institute for Leadership and Management.
We kick off this year's National Apprenticeship week with an insight into the role of our Apprentice Sustainability Managers
