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.
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.
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Read more aboutClose 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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Read more aboutIncreased productivity demands data-driven approach
In a sector where productivity gains have long lagged behind other industries, the call for a data-driven transformation is louder than ever.
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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 aboutEnabling 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.
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Read more aboutPreserving history: Restoring the iconic Elizabeth Tower
Our Special Projects team worked meticulously to restore the Elizabeth Tower back to its former glory.
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Read more aboutBlade Technology Centre for Vestas
State-of-the-art infrastructure and seamless community integration set a gold standard for testing facility in Newport.
Sectors: IndustrialRegion: South West
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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 aboutA day of golf for Maggie’s
29 Aug 2025Golf day at Remedy Oak raises £2,000 for Maggie’s, supporting those affected by cancer.
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Read more aboutSpringfield final phase supports NHS care
13 Aug 2025Barratt London’s The Lanes completes Springfield Village, supporting NHS mental health upgrades in South West London.
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Read more aboutNRC teams volunteer hundreds of hours to community
08 Aug 2025Supporting the community has been high on the agenda as part of the National Rehabilitation Centre's construction in Loughborough
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Read more aboutSignificant HS2 milestone as Chiltern Tunnel complete
07 Aug 2025The construction of the 10-mile tunnel by our Align JV finishes ahead of schedule
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Read more about1 Broadgate achieves practical completion
06 Aug 2025This transformative mixed-use development in the heart of London completes on budget and ahead of the contract programme.
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Read more aboutColne Valley Viaduct scoops two NCE Bridges awards
05 Aug 2025Iconic structure forms part of the HS2 project being constructed by our Align JV
