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. Rethinking 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  • 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. New Maggie’s centre in Northampton

    13 Nov 2025

    Our 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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  2. Hexham honoured with national excellence award

    11 Nov 2025

    The upgrade of Hexham Hospital delivered by IHP came out on top at the Constructing Excellence National Awards.

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  3. Remembrance Day

    10 Nov 2025

    This 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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  4. Our commitment to the Armed Forces community recognised

    07 Nov 2025

    We 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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  5. New footage shows impressive progress at Agratas

    06 Nov 2025

    Agratas has shared dramatic aerial footage capturing construction progress at its battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset

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  6. A military mission where everyone comes out a winner

    05 Nov 2025

    Following their recent addition to our family of charity partners, we're working with the Forces Employment Charity to strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community

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