Construction Wave

Henry Boot has appointed a new managing director (MD) to lead the group’s land promotion business. Executive director Iain MacSween has been promoted to MD at Hallam Land, succeeding Nick Duckworth who will step down at the end of the year, after 33 years in the job. MacSween joined Hallam Land in 2018 as a regional manager, before joining its Board in 2021 and leading the South East region.

Conquip Engineering Group has announced the acquisition of shoring and excavation support equipment hire firm, Pro Mech. Conquip’s purchase of Pro Mech strengthens the group’s position in the UK market, particularly in excavation support. As a result, the group broadens its equipment offering to include hydraulic braces, frames, trenching sheets, and sheet piles, used to support structures during construction, maintenance, and repair.

Façade specialist Permasteelisa Group has reported its FaçadeCare business has grown by 60 per cent in the last 12 months. The specialist aftercare team of 10, in London, preserve the entire building envelope through maintenance and protection services, and to date has worked on more than 400 projects across the UK, including Grade I and II listed buildings.

Construction equipment specialist Vp plc is seeking a new CEO as its incumbent, Anna Bielby, has announced her intention to step down next year. In a statement, issued this week, Bielby said: “My decision to step down as CEO has not been an easy one.

Dalcour Maclaren has reported significant increases in turnover and profits as its services address the growing challenges of project complexity and evolving regulation. Accounts to 31 December 2024 for the Oxfordshire-headquartered surveying and land consultancy show healthy increases in turnover, profits and net assets. The utilities and infrastructure sector-focused firm deliver planning and environment consents, land assembly, geospatial expertise and stakeholder engagement.

Amcomri Group reported a 16.5 per cent revenue increase, thanks to strategic acquisitions and strong performance in its core markets, particularly renewable energy, where it secured its largest-ever engineering contract. Amcomri Group’s half-year results for the period ended 30 June 2025 show a 16.5 per cent revenue increase, reaching £31.7 million from £27.2 million in the same period last year.

Nick Sanderson will succeed Simon Shaw, who becomes group chief executive officer (CEO) from 1 January 2026, succeeding Mark Ridley who will retire. A chartered accountant, Sanderson was CFO and subsequently chief financial & operating officer of Great Portland Estates, the FTSE 250 central London REIT, from 2011.

Byrne Group is celebrating a “resilient” financial performance for FY2025, with solid profit growth across core divisions, underpinned by substantial cash flow. The group operates through its four main subsidiaries, each delivering specialist construction services across a range of sectors: Byrne Bros.

A global real estate investment group has launched a £2.5 billion debt platform aimed at supporting the construction sector in the UK and Ireland. Over the next three to five years, QuadReal Property Group will focus on direct lending for construction, transitional, and stabilised loans, particularly in high-growth sectors like multifamily, student housing, and industrial.

R Collard Limited has reported “another successful year” of trading, thanks to a strong performance by the group’s contracting division which helped to boost overall revenue by 7 per cent. Despite a challenging economic climate last year, which saw gross profit decrease to 16.4 per cent from 19 per cent the year prior, group revenue rose to more than £42.6 million, compared to £40.5 million the year before, largely due to R Collard’s contracting division.