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From Pandemic Headwinds to Record Revenue: Mott MacDonald's Five-Year Financial Journey Few global engineering consultancies can point to a more consistent or strategically deliberate growth trajectory over the past five years than Mott MacDonald. The employee-owned engineering consultancy reported a record turnover of £2.5 billion for the year ended 31 December 2024, marking a six per cent increase on 2023's £2.3 billion. That headline figure, significant in isolation, becom

Tower Bridge at sunset, a masterpiece of Victorian engineering that continues to stand as one of the UK's most iconic and enduring infrastructure landmarks on the River Thames, London. National Highways has appointed British hydrogen firm GeoPura to supply green hydrogen to the Lower Thames Crossing, marking the largest volume of green hydrogen ever contracted for a British construction project. The £80 million deal will see GeoPura deliver 2,500 tonnes of hydrogen to the pro

Young minds, bright futures: investing in early education today builds the skilled construction workforce the UK will need tomorrow. Morgan Sindall Construction, the Leeds-headquartered contractor with a strong Scottish regional presence, has officially commenced work on the new Broadford Primary School in the Isle of Skye. The turf-cutting ceremony, held in February 2026, was attended by school pupils, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, Highland Council representatives and l

Architectural rendering of the new £120m Edinburgh Eye Hospital in BioQuarter, featuring a modern multi-story design with blue glass facades, concrete panels, a prominent entrance, and integrated campus landscaping. (Above image is an artistic expression) Scotland's Healthcare Estate Gets a Strategic Upgrade The appointment of Kier Construction as principal contractor for a new ophthalmic hospital in Edinburgh represents more than a routine NHS capital award. It marks a signi

Kier Group has recently been awarded approximately £250 million in contracts aimed at expanding prison capacity across the UK. This significant project includes the construction of four new houseblocks, improvements to site-wide infrastructure, and upgrades to ancillary facilities at both HMP Northumberland and HMP Lancaster Farms. As part of the Ministry of Justice’s Small Secure Houseblocks Programme (SSHP) Alliance, these initiatives aim to provide an additional 480 prison

The UK government has recently given the green light for a significant renewable energy project, the Tillbridge Solar Farm, located near Glentworth in Lincolnshire. This major initiative will occupy approximately 3,000 acres of land and is projected to power around 300,000 homes. As part of a broader push towards enhancing renewable energy capacity throughout the UK, this project aligns with ongoing efforts to transition to sustainable energy solutions. The approval of the Ti

MEP specialist G&H has secured a £12 million contract to deliver complete mechanical, electrical and public health design and build services for Harrogate District Hospital's new Day Case Surgery and Imaging Centre. The appointment by main contractor Morgan Sindall Construction marks a significant step forward for the £50 million facility, which aims to accelerate elective care recovery and reduce NHS waiting times across North Yorkshire. Steel framework construction at a mod

Willmott Dixon has officially begun the construction of a transformative £140 million Emergency Care Building at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. This significant development is part of the UK government's New Hospital Programme, aiming to address the growing need for accessible, high-quality healthcare in the region. With this project, the future of emergency care in Plymouth and the broader Devon and Cornwall peninsula looks promising. Enhancing Emergency Care Facilities The

A major US financial institution has announced plans to invest £350 million in expanding its campus in Bournemouth, signalling confidence in the UK’s regional economic growth and the city’s growing status as a financial and tech hub. Conceptual render of the Bournemouth campus expansion highlighting sustainable building design The US bank’s project will see the development of a state-of-the-art campus designed to accommodate thousands of new employees, adding cutting-edge off

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has issued a prior information notice for its Public Sector Construction Works 2 framework, valued at £750 million over four years. Published on 8 October 2025, the consultation invites construction firms to shape the next generation framework replacing the current arrangement expiring in 2026, delivering capital projects across NHS estates, government departments, and public sector organisations throughout England. Project Overview The

Basildon Council has granted planning consent for a £1.3 billion AI-powered data centre on the outskirts of Wickford, Essex. Situated adjacent to the A127 and Old Nevendon Road, this state-of-the-art facility will span approximately 26,000 sqm, including supporting infrastructure and a 34.5-acre nature reserve to expand the Nevendon Wetlands. The project promises to create around 600 construction jobs and 120 permanent roles, putting Basildon on the map as a future powerhouse

Balfour Beatty has kicked off the long-awaited extension of the New Deer substation in Aberdeenshire for SSEN Transmission. This move highlights Scotland’s commitment to boosting grid capacity and connecting more renewable energy to homes and businesses. The project will expand the existing site by adding four new 400kV connection bays. This will support the rapid growth in onshore and offshore wind generation for years to come. Construction is now under way, with the first p