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. Stadium building: What makes a winning project?

    Project Director, Clare Gallagher FICE, is amongst the three experts interviewed for a compelling Construction Management article.

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  2. How to successfully help veterans transition to construction careers

    Our Head of HR and former servicewoman, Rachael Smith, shares her thoughts on how to make the most of veterans' skills and experience.

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  3. Close collaboration: The linchpin of stadium construction

    Clare Gallagher, Project Director at Sir Robert McAlpine, sets out what it takes to deliver stadia on-time and within budget

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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. Apply for new Strong Foundations Grants

    01 Oct 2025

    Applications for grants are open to charities and grassroots initiatives in the communities we work in

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  2. SRM celebrates completion of Bamburgh Clinic

    30 Sept 2025

    The redeveloped 54-bed facility will improve mental health facilities for service users in the North East

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  3. Celebrating our a real lifesaver, Aditya

    26 Sept 2025

    Last year, Aditya Mandapati intervened to administer CPR after witnessing a cardiac arrest while waiting for a bus and saved a man's life.

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  4. The future of the office

    25 Sept 2025

    Simon Richards, Sustainability Director, and Nick Leach, Digital Construction Director, discuss the future of the commercial office.

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  5. CPT publishes paper showcasing insights from pilot projects

    18 Sept 2025

    The paper, developed in partnership with other Taskforce partners, is aimed at helping to boost project delivery.

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  6. Therme Manchester build begins

    17 Sept 2025

    Following our appointment as Construction Manager, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the official start of works on site last week.

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