Construction Management

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

From negotiated contracts to design and build, and fixed price contracting, we deliver projects the way that works best for our clients through our construction management service.

Many of our clients are choosing a construction management delivery route, allowing us to add significant value to a range of projects, as we continue ‘proudly building Britain’s future heritage’. 

Construction Management plays to several of our great strengths: our partnering ethos, our open and transparent approach and our renowned managerial capabilities, whilst engaging with our engineering excellence. 

We’ve worked on some of the most complex, multifaceted construction management projects delivered in the UK in recent years. These include multiple Maggie's Centres, the Courtauld, the Millenium Dome, Bloomberg's European Headquarters and Battersea Powerstation Phase 3A. 

From day one, we fully integrate with the client’s teams to maximise opportunities for efficiencies, reduce risk and ensure quality is considered at every step of the process. 

Our depth of experience and wide-ranging capabilities across the full project lifecycle enables us to add value from design, through procurement and on into delivery, bringing leadership and management across every element. 

Managing all aspects of the project to ensure a successful outcome, including providing design and buildability advice and drawing on the skills of our in-house design team to develop solutions to improve sequence of construction and programme. We utilise the latest digital construction technologies to ensure all elements of a project are delivered to the highest of standards. 

We help clients ensure they select the right supply chain with the appropriate level of expertise for their project, utilising our expertise in managing interfaces between packages to drive efficiencies, reduce costs and safeguard programme. 

From developing procurement and logistics strategies to agreeing change management processes, establishing reporting structures and managing financial controls, our open and honest approach combined with our proven expertise builds the trust that underpins effective construction management. 

A structured approach

From appointment our experienced professionals will integrate with your team to work collaboratively towards: 

  • Producing a fully integrated programme, allowing the project team to monitor design, procurement and construction progress. 
     
  • Creating project health and safety plans and initiatives.  
     
  • Producing method statements and risk assessments for the work. 
  • Attending design meetings to provide buildability, cost and programme advice. 

  • Drawing on the expertise of our in-house technical team to devise solutions to improve both sequence of construction and programme in works related to ground and above ground. 

  • Developing a procurement strategy. This encompasses the scope of work, market conditions and a supply chain capable of delivering the project. The strategy must also meet sustainability and environmental targets and identify trades with the right level of expertise and financial stability. 

  • Agreeing a change management process. 
     
  • Setting up a project risk and opportunity register.

  • Developing a logistics strategy. 

  • Liaising with the local community and suppliers. 

  • Agreeing a reporting structure and timetable that meets the client’s requirements. 

Wherever possible, we set up a local project office to maximise collaboration with you, your design team, partners, and supply chain. 

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Transparency

A key critical success factor of any project is transparency. Our team shares information with the rest of the project team on matters such as:

  • Design information

  • Tender documentation

  • Tender returns

  • CM recommendations

  • Trade Contracts

  • Progress reporting

  • Defective work

Managing change

Our ability to deal with change is one of our key strengths. Our change process makes it possible to deal with high value / high volume change. With the support of the client and design team, the process allows the client to make informed decisions.

 

Construction Management projects

  1. Durham University Maths Computer Science exterior

    Creating state of the art facilities at Durham University

    We delivered state of the art learning facilities at Durham University Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science Building.

    Sectors: Education
    Region: North East
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  2. Haymarket, Edinburgh

    Edinburgh’s iconic Haymarket site in the heart of the city centre is set to become the highest profile mixed-use development in Scotland.

    Sectors: Commercial, Retail
    Region: Scotland
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  3. The exterior of Ilona Rose House in London’s Soho district

    The construction of Ilona Rose House, London

    Digital construction, complex temporary works and sustainable cladding solutions were key in delivering the striking new Ilona Rose House development in London’s Soho district.

    Sectors: Commercial, Leisure
    Region: London
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  • Health, Safety & Wellbeing

    Risk, health and safety, quality control, financial management and workforce engagement are vital to ensure standards are achieved. In our experience, a holistic one-team ethos has a positive impact on safety, morale and the quality of work.

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  • 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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  • 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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Sectors where we work

  1. 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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  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. 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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  5. Heritage & Special Projects

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

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  6. Building an Infrastructure Legacy

    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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Our expertise and 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. Axis Land Partnerships

    Creating places people want to live, securing best value for land.

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  3. 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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  4. Expertise & Services Geospatial Engineering

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

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  5. Façades

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

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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. Pre-Construction

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

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  8. 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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  9. 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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