The North West has been making headlines recently with major non-residential
building projects on the horizon, including the highly anticipated projects at
Manchester United Football Club, says Glenigan.
With even more significant projects in the pipeline, it’s clear that the
region is buzzing with construction activity.
But which construction companies in the North West are making the most of
these opportunities? In this article, we highlight the top 10 firms that have
been leading the way in the North West over the past 12 months (up to the end
of February) and spotlight some of the valuable projects they’ve secured.
From major national firms to specialist contractors, here are the top 10
companies winning the most work in the region.
Leading the pack, Enka, the global engineering and construction firm
headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, secured the low carbon hydrogen production
plant (HPP1) at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
(Project ID: 22136034). Valued at £350 million, the design & build contract
is expected to kick off this summer and will run for 26 months.
In second place, Kier took home the most contracts
in the region last year, with a total value of £217 million. Known for
large-scale prison projects, the firm won the £116 million contract to overhaul
HMP Lancaster Farms in Lancashire (Project ID: 23237071), including
constructing two new house blocks and a multiuse games area. Work is set to
begin in June and continue for 12 months.
Bowmer & Kirkland secured the third spot. One of their standout projects
is the £60 million new 12-storey office block next to Victoria Station in
Manchester (pictured), featuring roof terraces on the top three floors (Project
ID: 21305941). The project is slated to start in late October and will run
until October 2027.
HG Construction: Making their mark with the £106
million One Medlock Street student accommodation scheme in central Manchester
(Project ID: 19060471), the development will feature 1,014 student bedrooms, a
gym, communal areas, and a roof terrace. It also includes office and community
spaces on the ground floor. Construction began in January and is scheduled to
last 39 months.
Rounding out the top five, Willmott Dixon made
significant progress with six projects, including the health innovation hub and
lab space at Manchester Science Park (Project ID: 23073788). The £63 million,
seven-storey development started in March and will deliver CL2 labs alongside
office space over a 28-month timeline.
The North West continues to attract significant investment across a range of
sectors. As more large projects move from approval to start on-site, the
opportunity for contractors to secure new contracts remains strong.
Keeping an eye on upcoming approvals will be key
for firms looking to maintain momentum and capitalise on the region’s continued
growth.
