Sir Robert McAlpine

Sir Robert McAlpine has announced the sudden departure of chief executive Paul Hamer, and that he will be replaced with former Lendlease Europe boss Neil Martin. A statement shared by the contractor on Friday (16 February) said that Martin will start in post on Monday (19 February) and is joining…

A new episode of First Site, Construction News’ monthly podcast sponsored by equipment-hire specialist Speedy Hire, was released this morning (20 September). To coincide with the release of our latest annual CN100 index of top-performing UK contractors*, CN deputy editor Ben Vogel is joined by two experts to discuss financial…

Many contractors might cast a jealous glance at a pre-tax profit around the £10m mark. Since the end of July, John Sisk & Son, Morrisroe and Erith have all declared losses. Six other CN100 firms have reported falling margins: McAleer & Rushe, Winvic, RJ McLeod, TSL, O’Halloran & O’Brien, and…

Sir Robert McAlpine saw its profit margin squeezed to 0.86 per cent last year, although a hefty increase in revenue kept its profit stable. The family-owned contractor turned over £1.07bn in the year to 31 October 2022, an increase of £150m – or 16 per cent – on its previous…

As the Zero Diesel Sites Route Map is launched, CN asks if it will be a rocky road to follow The construction sector is seeking operational dividends by introducing green onsite plant to align with the government’s net-zero 2050 commitment. However, implementing change is complicated by the variety and complexity…

Big names such as Kier, Wates and Morgan Sindall have secured spots on an £800m public sector building framework. Bam Construction, Bowmer & Kirkland, Brims Construction, Caddick Construction, Equans, Sir Robert McAlpine, Robertson and Tilbury Douglas are also among the 24 contractors – out of 34 proposed firms – to…

The cost of relocating the Museum of London has risen by £100m, it has emerged. The project involves moving the museum from its Barbican base to the nearby former Smithfield Market, where listed buildings are being refurbished. Sir Robert McAlpine was formally appointed construction manager on the scheme today (10…

Sir Robert McAlpine has completed a reorganisation of its corporate structure in a bid to focus on its “priority sectors”. In addition to a focus on healthcare, industrial and commercial, heritage and offices, the firm announced it would target growth in the rail, transport and nuclear sectors. The firm’s new…

Sir Robert McAlpine is set to slash more than 50 jobs amid a major reshuffle of the business. The contractor, which had a turnover of £937.2m in the year to 31 October 2021, said it had started 30-day redundancy consultations, as it looked to reduce headcount by 2.5 per cent.…

Sir Robert McAlpine has been chosen by the University of Bristol to deliver its £500m Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus scheme. The new campus is to be built adjacent to Temple Meads station and is due to open in 2026. According to the university, the site will accommodate more than 4,600…