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Capabilities & markets

Construction Services

We are a market leader in the UK and a substantial player in the US. We have strong positions in Hong Kong and the Middle East. Our rail business operates internationally.

Our integrated UK construction services business provides project expertise and a breadth of capabilities.

Balfour Beatty’s UK construction business is a leading integrator of complex, sophisticated and innovative infrastructure projects that improve the UK’s national infrastructure and is an experienced provider of local and regional projects that help build lasting communities.

We offer a broad range of capabilities in construction, civil engineering and mechanical & electrical engineering services.

With offices throughout the UK, we offer locally-focused service delivery - with the support of our national network of expertise and resources.

Our UK construction business operates under the Balfour Beatty, Mansell, Birse Civils, Raynesway Construction, BPH, OPL, Mansell Homes, Balvac, Balfour Beatty Engineering Services , Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering and Chris Britton Consultancy brands and employs 12,000 people.

What we do

Construction
Highways services and asset management
Structural strengthening, protection and repair
Refurbishment

Modular systems
Fit-out and interiors
Mechanical and electrical engineering

What's happened?

Difficult market conditions leading to lower volumes and competitive pricing
Completion of a number of iconic projects in the UK such as the Olympic Aquatics Centre and A3 Hindhead tunnels and dual carriageway
Won two waste contracts in the UK working with Investments
Award of Britain's Most Admired Company in the heavy construction sector

Acquisition of Howard S. Wright in the US
44th place for our US business in Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For list
Record order book in Hong Kong for the second year running
Restructure of UK business from 6 companies into 1

What's next?

Continue to develop private and regulated market opportunities in the US and the UK
Leverage customer relationships and capabilities in the context of our expanded footprint in the US