Construction Services - UK

Building leadership in the UK

Our history in construction spans almost two centuries as Carillion brings together the heritage of Tarmac, Wimpey, Mowlem, Mitchell, Cubitts, and Alfred McAlpine.

NEO Bankside development on London's South Bank

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Construction Services in the UK

Our record in the UK includes outstanding projects such as the new Government Communication Headquarters in Cheltenham, 15 major hospitals, some 150 new schools, several prisons and numerous motorway, trunk road and rail projects.

The above projects demonstrate our expertise in construction and civil engineering. Carillion have worked on everything from transport improvements to flood defences, and from airports to industrial projects. Through getting involved early in the life of projects, our civil engineers are able to minimise risks and optimise value.

We base our UK construction capability around delivering integrated solutions for Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects and the many long-term customers with whom we have strong and valued relationships.


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Gold Leaf Member of the UK Green Building Council
Carillion is proud to be a Gold Leaf Member of the UK Green Building Council. Gold Leaf membership is only available to organisations who can demonstrate their commitment to the UK-GBC and who can be seen as playing a clear and leading role in the campaign for a sustainable built environment.


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Recent high profile UK construction projects include the Library of Birmingham, the prestigious residential development of NEO Bankside in the heart of London, Southmead Hospital, and education facilities at the Nottingham Academy - the largest academy in Europe.

Our whole life approach to property, which includes not just construction but also maintenance and servicing, gives us an important competitive advantage. We know that there is no gain from cutting construction costs today if it will mean much higher servicing costs in the future.

Our holistic approach is totally aligned with the interests of customers who are looking for overall best value. We are continually working with our public sector and commercial customers to find better ways of achieving their desired outcomes and to keep transforming delivery.
 

Construction services for railways and roads

In 2011 Network Rail selected Carillion as one of the contractors involved in a £750 million Multi Asset Framework Agreement. Plans include improving line speed between London and Sheffield, upgrading track for larger freight trains, preparing for the Intercity Express Project and creating a new entrance for Leeds Station.
 
The Highways Agency is working with Carillion as one of its four delivery partners for the Managed Motorway National Framework. We also have long-term road maintenance contracts.
 

Decades of experience across the UK

At Carillion we can trace our heritage to some of the best-known names in UK construction. Past projects include Twickenham Rugby Stadium (Mowlem), Tate Modern (Carillion), Canary Wharf underground station (Tarmac Construction), the Channel Tunnel (Tarmac Construction and Wimpey Construction), and the Thames Barrier (Tarmac Construction).


UK Case Studies

Rail - Chiltern Railways Case Study Chiltern Railways

Chiltern Railway upgrade programme over 11 years including the first ‘Design, Build, Finance Transfer’ railway project.

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Rail - NR9 (ICE based) Design and Construct Case Study. Network Rail

Demolition and reconstruction of Coventry Road Bridge in central Birmingham to facilitate the movement of taller freight wagons between Southampton and the West Midlands/North West.

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Rail - Southampton Tunnel Case Study Network Rail

Installation of concrete track slab in Southampton Tunnel as part of the W10 Gauge Clearance Project.

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Local Authorities - Library of Birmingham Case Study Birmingham City Council

£188 million over 5 years to deliver the world’s largest public library, with more than three million visitors expected each year.

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Defence - Royal School of Military Engineering Case Study Ministry of Defence

Royal School of Military Engineering – Support Services and Construction Services including hard and soft facilities management, training and training support services

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Defence - Prime Contracting Case Study Ministry of Defence

Construction, maintenance and refurbishment as well as hard facilities management for around 7,000 built assets and 60,000 maintainable assets.

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Defence - Northwood Headquarters Case Study Ministry of Defence

Construction Services and Facilities Management at the Northwood Headquarters, Northwood.

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Defence - Allenby/Connaught Case Study Ministry of Defence

Construction programme (8 years) and Facilities Management with Support Services (35 years).

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Civil Engineering - M6 Guardsmill Case Study The Highways Agency

Extending the M6 by upgrading 9km of the A74 between Carlisle and Guardsmill to a dual three lane motorway.

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Building - Olympic Media Hub Case Study Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA)

£255 million to design and build five buildings on the Olympic Park in London.

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Avaition - Heathrow Case Study BAA

Design and construction of Terminal 5C at Heathrow airport.

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