Sectors

We focus on sectors where we know we can bring our wealth of technical expertise and experience to add real value for our clients.

Sectors where we work

  1. Infrastructure

    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.

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  2. Healthcare

    We create innovative, patient-centred healthcare facilities with advanced technologies, ensuring therapeutic environments and seamless operational transitions.

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  3. Commercial

    We create award-winning, energy-efficient, innovative workspaces promoting health, well-being, and sustainability, engaging stakeholders with creative communications.

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  4. Heritage & Special Projects

    Complex heritage restoration and signature new build projects call for a different degree of care.

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  5. Industrial

    We build advanced manufacturing plants and vast warehouses, enabling UK industries to adapt to technological changes and meet market demands.

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  6. Defence

    For over 155 years, Sir Robert McAlpine, a UK family owned business, has been a trusted partner, delivering major civil and defence infrastructure projects, and sensitive, high security projects, across the United Kingdom.

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  1. Front elevation of Riverwalk Residental complex

    Residential

    Build-to-rent housing, student accommodation and hotels.

    We excel at creating outstanding accommodation that meets occupier and market needs.

    We have developed and built thousands of rooms in response to changing demographics and rising demand for quality rented accommodation.

    Using this extensive experience, we've developed reliable accommodation models, so our clients can be assured of the finished result, predictably delivered on time and budget and to the highest quality.

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  2. Aerial of London Olympic Stadium

    Sports & Leisure

    Stadia, entertainment venues and outdoor leisure.

    Our sports and leisure venues drive tourism, attracting attention and visitors from across the globe.

    We apply world-class engineering to deliver the (near) impossible, such as reshaping the Eden Project site and raising the roof of London's Olympic stadium.

    And, with our supply chain partners, we provide specialists across a range of disciplines, from craftspeople to restore original features in historic buildings to experts who can provide perfect acoustics in arenas or theatres.

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  3. Front elevation of City of Glasgow College

    Education

    Inspiring schools, colleges and universities.

    We deliver exciting learning spaces for academics, staff and learners.

    We're experienced at modernising estates across the UK, helping clients derive maximum value from their assets.

    To help boost applications and improve the student experience, we deliver buildings that inspire and excite.

    And through precise planning and full engagement, our teams organise a seamless transition - from old buildings into new.

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  4. Westquay Waterfront

    Retail

    Regenerating city centres and adapting retail estates.

    We’ve helped boost economies, transforming some of our largest city centres, and reviving civic pride.

    Respectful of the live environments within which we work, we are skilled at managing complex infrastructure and logistics for these projects. We engage with transport services, local businesses and customers through coordinated communications.

    We are aware of the challenges and conscious of key dates for shoppers in the retail calendar. We plan to the last detail, making delivery run like clockwork, so we finish on time or ahead of schedule.

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Our expertise and services

  2. Customer Care

    Our focus on building strong relationships with clients means we are committed to your satisfaction throughout the lifecycle of our construction projects.

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  3. Construction

    We have all the technical know-how, people, plant and equipment to deliver the largest and most complex of construction projects.

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  4. Pre-Construction

    We use our in-depth knowledge and expertise to help clients and project teams plan for success.

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  5. Construction Management

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

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  6. Lifting Solutions

    Our in-house McAlpine Lifting Solutions team can help you with complete lifting, access and logistics solutions.

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  7. Façades

    We have the specialist in-house expertise to deliver today's increasingly technical and complex façades.

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  8. Geospatial Engineering

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

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  9. Digital Construction

    We invest in industry-leading software and mobile applications. So we can deliver cost efficiencies and top performance - each and every time.

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