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Balfour Beatty completes sale of Omnicom

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces that it has completed the sale of Omnicom to Hitachi Rail, in line with its earlier announcement. 

Balfour Beatty unveils £7.2 million AI investment: transforming how Britain builds

Balfour Beatty today announces a £7.2 million investment in Microsoft 365 Copilot — one of the largest AI investments of its kind in the UK construction and infrastructure industry.

Balfour Beatty appointed to National Grid’s £8 billion Electricity Transmission Partnership

Balfour Beatty has been appointed by National Grid as the regional delivery partner for the North East of England as part of the £8 billion Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP) –  designed to accelerate the delivery of vital substation infrastructure across England and Wales and support the UK’s clean energy transition.

Balfour Beatty features in New Civil Engineer discussing the civil works required at SMR sites

Balfour Beatty has featured in New Civil Engineer, providing expert commentary on the civil engineering works required at small modular reactor (SMR) sites that have no history of hosting nuclear activities. 

Balfour Beatty VINCI gives West Midlands students a career boost

Balfour Beatty VINCI is continuing to invest in local talent by welcoming university students onto a paid placement programme during the summer holidays.

Balfour Beatty appoints Richard Watts as Managing Director of its UK Rail business

Balfour Beatty has announced the appointment of Richard Watts who will join the Group later this year, becoming Managing Director of its UK Rail business in January 2026.

Balfour Beatty launches updated Building New Futures Sustainability Strategy

Further ambition in UK community engagement and nature positive focus areas with new, measurable targets set

Balfour Beatty features on ITV Meridian highlighting rise in roadworker abuse

Balfour Beatty has featured on ITV Meridian highlighting the growing issue of roadworker abuse. With three incidents reported every day, the feature sheds light on the day-to-day experiences of those working to keep the UK’s road networks safe and operational.

Senior Leadership Change at Balfour Beatty Communities

Balfour Beatty Communities announces today that Charles E. (Chuck) Parker, Executive Vice President, has been named Interim President, overseeing the Military Housing business and ensuring operational continuity in support of the company’s ongoing initiatives.

Termination of agreements with UK labour supplier

Balfour Beatty brings MPs together to tackle roadworker abuse at Westminster

With three incidents of abuse reported by its roadworkers every day, Balfour Beatty hosted an MP drop-in event yesterday at Westminster to highlight these alarming statistics and call for urgent action.

End roadworker abuse

🚧 Roadworkers face abuse every single day – just for doing their jobs. From verbal threats and physical assaults to reckless driving, the dangers they endure are shocking and unacceptable. In this video, our colleagues speak out and share their powerful, first-hand experiences. Discover how we’re standing up for their safety – through body cameras, conflict management training, stronger ties with local police and pushing for real change in Parliament. 🎥 Watch the video. 📢 Share the message. ✋ Help us #EndRoadworkerAbuse.