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Why supply chain collaboration is vital for managing complex construction
A look at how a collaborative approach to construction can simplify complex equipment installation and engineering elements in advanced manufacturing projects.
The Procurement Act 2023: A catalyst for lasting and impactful social value
How the Procurement Act 2023 is set to help deliver meaningful and impactful social value across the industry.
Maximising social impact: The Usher Building
The Usher Building – which we constructed on behalf of the University of Edinburgh – is a prime example of how we put our responsible business strategy into action.
The Procurement Act 2023: A short explainer
Here we take a look at the implications of The Procurement Act 2023 and find out what it really means for construction specialists.
Charity clay shoot for St Basils supports youth homelessness
£8,510 raised at annual charity clay shoot for Midlands charity.
The Usher Building Officially Opens
The University of Edinburgh's Usher Building, built by McLaughlin & Harvey, has officially opened.
Bearsden Primary School Refurbishment Complete
Refurbishment works at Bearsden Primary on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council are complete.
AI, Innovation and Investment Take Centre Stage at Dundee Economic Summit
Over 150 business leaders, policymakers, and city workers gathered at the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa on 18th June, for the Dundee Economic Summit, an event focused on building a dynamic, resilient future for the city.
Construction of the new primary school at South Stirling Gateway commences
Work to begin on brand new primary school at South Stirling Gateway.
Over £40,000 raised by McLaughlin & Harvey employees for four charities
Team from the Bristol office conquered the National Three Peaks Challenge in May.
Fair Work & the future workforce: my reflections
McLaughlin & Harvey's Head of Responsible Business reflects on the recent Business in the Parliament conference.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
Join McLaughlin & Harvey in supporting Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May).
A Route Plan for Manufacturing: Britain’s New Industrial Strategy
We hosted a roundtable event discussing the topic of the UK's upcoming Industrial Strategy.
Taste of what’s to come inside new CLQ college campus
New images reveal what the inside of Wolverhampton’s City Learning Quarter college campus could look like when completed later this year.
New park opens within former gasholder in Granton as part of major regeneration
A new public park officially opened in Edinburgh on Friday 4 April as part of the £1.3bn regeneration of Granton Waterfront to become a new environmentally friendly coastal town. Delivered by McLaughlin & Harvey, Gasholder 1 Park sits within the completely restored gasholder with views over the Firth of Forth.
Construction of new £98.5M state-of-the-art warehouse facility complete
The construction of the Ministry of Defence’s new state-of-the-art storage facility at Longtown in Cumbria has been completed by McLaughlin & Harvey.
Peel Ports appoints McLaughlin & Harvey to construction framework
Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second-largest port operator, has appointed Mclaughlin & Harvey as contractors into its new construction framework, covering a major programme of construction works across its UK and Ireland sites, worth up to £750 million.
First sponsor of the Scottish Construction Summit 2025
McLaughlin & Harvey have been announced as sponsor of the first-ever Scottish Construction Summit.
Etex plasterboard manufacturing facility opens in Bristol
Etex has officially opened its 200 million euros expansion of its plasterboard production facility in Bristol. It is Etex’s largest production investment ever and a commitment to UK manufacturing as the industry grows.
McLaughlin & Harvey support Wolverhampton charity and college
As the main contractor appointed by City of Wolverhampton Council for the new City Learning Quarter campus in the city centre, we are sponsoring the college's football teams' kits which will feature the logos of both Compton Care and McLaughlin & Harvey.
Phase one of Culham Science Centre is complete
On 31 January, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) celebrated a key milestone: completing phase one of the redevelopment at Culham Science Centre.
Major military infrastructure upgrade at Leuchars Station
Construction has completed on a major infrastructure project to benefit soldiers based at Leuchars Station in Fife.
Interactions between the Britons and Romans
Excavations undertaken for McLaughlin & Harvey at William Grant & Sons Girvan Distillery, near Girvan, South Ayrshire.
Breaking ground at Braintree CDC
McLaughlin & Harvey broke ground at Braintree’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
Ministerial visit to Green Transport Hub, Dundee
Alex Norris MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, visited Dundee's Green Transport Hub.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for new R&A Global Headquarters
McLaughlin & Harvey have officially commenced construction work on the building of The R&A’s new Global Headquarters at St Andrews West.
The People Innovation Place Summit
Amy Dougan reflects on the Women in Property's recent People Innovation Place Summit which took place at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh.
Main works approved for Green Transport Hub, Dundee
McLaughlin & Harvey have been awarded the main construction works at a major new green transport initiative in Dundee.
‘Gas Holder 1’ lights up the sky as new park opens
Refurbishment is now complete on the iconic gasholder - now named ‘Gas Holder 1’ - which is a beacon of light in north Edinburgh as it is being illuminated permanently after dark.
McLaughlin & Harvey hands over keys for Eden Campus
McLaughlin & Harvey completes the construction and CAT A fit-out of Eden Campus, Unilever’s new UK headquarters, which comprises two office blocks providing 290,000 square feet of commercial accommodation along with a multi-storey car park in Kingston upon Thames, south-west London.
Platinum member of The 5% Club for the second year in a row
McLaughlin & Harvey has been awarded Platinum accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme.
City Learning Quarter hits new heights
Phase Two of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s transformational City Learning Quarter masterplan has reached new heights, with the roof on the showpiece city centre college campus now complete.
ABP Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility is completed
The construction of Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility is completed and handed over to Associated British Ports (ABP), marking a new era for Lowestoft – the UK’s most easterly port – and its role in the Southern North Sea (SNS) energy sector.
Usher Building Opens in Edinburgh
World-Class Research, Workplace and Post-Graduate Teaching Hub Opens in Edinburgh
McLaughlin & Harvey commits to the Buy Social Pledge
McLaughlin & Harvey is the latest organisation to sign the Buy Social Pledge, an initiative that empowers businesses to use their purchasing power for social and environmental good across Scotland’s communities.
How technology is attracting the next generation of construction
John Carlin and industry experts share their views on how our sector can attract new talent.
The Midlands’ path to achieving net zero emissions
Carl Rushton recently participated in a roundtable event, exploring how the use of timber can be increased in construction and what is needed to get the sector, and the West Midlands region, on track to achieve net zero by 2050.
Considerate Constructors Scheme’s 2024 End of Year Gala
McLaughlin & Harvey attended the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s 2024 End of Year Gala on 20 November at the Natural History Museum in London.
Granton Gas Holder reaches next milestone
The scaffolding has been removed from the iconic Granton Gasholder as works to refurbish the structure now known as ‘Gas Holder 1’ are complete. The public park being created within the gasholder frame is also on track to be finished by the end of the year.
Crop Innovation Centre officially opened
The centre, located at the James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie, will futureproof crop production and enhance food security for the UK and beyond.
Cottingwood Infrastructure works completed
We have successfully handed over the Cottingwood Infrastructure project to Homes England that involved the construction of a 1km single-carriage spine road to open the land for the future development.
NI Construction Platform Wins Major National Award for Mental Health Innovation
Building Mental Health Alliance (BMHA), a groundbreaking signposting service for the construction industry in Northern Ireland, secures the award ahead of World Mental Health Day 2024
McLaughlin & Harvey win at Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards
McLaughlin & Harvey has won the Inspiring Women – Company of the Year award at the 2024 CN, GE & NCE Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards.
Key E-7 Wedgetail facility officially opened by Royal Air Force
McLaughlin & Harvey is delighted to have handed over a key facility that will be used to maintain the E-7 Wedgetail fleet at RAF Lossiemouth.
King Edward VIII Pier works completed
We have completed major engineering works designed to protect critical marine infrastructure at King Edward VIII Pier.
Steel framework completed for new City Learning Quarter
The steel framework for a new city centre college campus has been completed as part of the council’s masterplan.
Braintree Community Hospital appointment
We have recently been appointed to deliver the Community Diagnostic Centre at Braintree Community Hospital.
McLaughlin & Harvey and St Basils unite to tackle youth homelessness
McLaughlin & Harvey is joining forces with Birmingham-based charity St Basils.
Awarded Digital Contractor of the Year
McLaughlin & Harvey has been awarded Digital Contractor of the Year at this year’s Digital Construction Awards.
2024 long service milestones celebrated
Long service milestones celebrated for 48 employees in 2024
Flagship hotel opens in Sheffield City Centre
McLaughlin & Harvey is delighted to have handed over Heart of the City’s flagship hotel, forming part of the wider Heart of the City scheme.
Domus III hangar opens for business at Farnborough Airport
£55m Domus III project opens on time and within budget to increase the airport’s hangar capacity by over 70%.
First steel erected for new City Learning Quarter
Work has begun to erect the steel framework on a new city centre college campus as part of the council’s City Learning Quarter.
Pro bono repair work for Dundee social enterprise The Circle
McLaughlin & Harvey has taken a significant step in supporting social enterprises in the local Dundee community.
Office development completed in central London
We have handed over our New Bridge Street office development project for City of London Corporation.
Capital dredging commences at Port of Lowestoft
We have reached a significant milestone in the construction of ABP's Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF).
UKAEA office building handed over
McLaughlin & Harvey is delighted to have handed over United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority’s newest office building at Culham Campus.
EcoVadis award McLaughlin & Harvey top 5%
McLaughlin & Harvey has achieved a Gold Medal, a recognition awarded to the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis.
Gold Status for the Supply Chain School’s Plant Commitment Charter
McLaughlin & Harvey is delighted to have been awarded gold status by the Supply Chain Sustainability School for our commitment to their Plant Charter.
Ten projects awarded as CCS National Awards return
McLaughlin & Harvey were presented with ten awards at this year's Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards.
Moray steel supplier supports construction of UK E-7 Wedgetail facilities
Construction of the UK's future E-7 Wedgetail facilities at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland is making good progress, thanks to the collaboration between McLaughlin & Harvey, Boeing and local supply chain partners.
Pagabo healthcare decarbonisation framework appointment
McLaughlin & Harvey has been named as a supplier on the new £1.6bn Pagabo healthcare decarbonisation framework.
Granton Gas Holder taking shape for future public park
The tank in the iconic Granton Gas Holder frame has been infilled in preparation for the site to become a public park in the future.
Appointment to new £4bn SCAPE Frameworks
SCAPE has launched its new Utilities Works and Services frameworks and McLaughlin & Harvey are a chosen delivery partner.
Construction begins at Wolverhampton City Learning Quarter
Full construction works are underway on a transformational city centre campus that is part of Wolverhampton’s City Learning Quarter.
Unilever Campus in Kingston celebrates reaching the top
Unilever, Cube Real Estate and McLaughlin & Harvey celebrate the new Unilever Campus in Kingston reaching the highest point of the build.
Celebrating three wins at the CCS Leading Lights Awards
McLaughlin & Harvey win three awards at the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s 2023 Leading Lights Awards.
YouMatter Health and Wellbeing Roadshow Success
Another successful You Matter Health and Wellbeing Roadshow for 2023.
Ayrshire Hospice reaches topping out of new home
The Ayrshire Hospice has reached a significant milestone as topping out was achieved on-site last week with the completion of the steel superstructure.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service opens new maintenance facility
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has unveiled a new £12 million state-of-the-art hub to support the work of Scotland's firefighters.
The Old Brewery reaches key milestone
The Old Brewery, one of the largest affordable housing developments in Bristol, has reached a key milestone with ‘topping out’ being achieved.
Ministry of Defence announce new £86m storage facility project
A new 75,000 sqm MOD storage facility is being built in Longtown, Cumbria by McLaughlin & Harvey.
Oxfordshire Advanced Skills centre completes expansion
Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) has opened a new £13m state-of-the-art extension at the UKAEA Culham Campus.
Awarded Platinum membership by The 5% Club
McLaughlin & Harvey has been awarded Platinum accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2023-24 Employer Audit Scheme.
Birmingham office moves to new premises
Due to continued growth in the region, and the expansion of the team, the McLaughlin & Harvey Birmingham office is moving to larger premises.
City Learning Quarter main construction contract awarded
McLaughlin & Harvey has been awarded the main construction contract for the new City Learning Quarter in Wolverhampton City Centre.
University of Edinburgh building works begin
The new School of Engineering building will deliver facilities that will support experiential learning and active research into renewable energy systems.
Graduates and Trainees start at McLaughlin & Harvey
McLaughlin & Harvey welcomed 30 new Graduates and Trainees into the business in September.
Civil engineering students visit Ayrshire Hospice
Ayrshire College Civil Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship students given site tour of Ayrshire Hospice.
Leuchars Station is supporting child development
Much-needed modern outdoor classroom donated to Bright Horizons Day Care Centre.
Sustainable Glasgow Charter signed by McLaughlin & Harvey
McLaughlin & Harvey is a signatory of the Sustainable Glasgow Green Economy Hub Charter.
Procure Partnerships National Framework appointment
McLaughlin & Harvey is delighted to have been appointed to the Infrastructure lots of the expanded Procure Partnerships Framework.
Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme completed
McLaughlin & Harvey completes works at Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme.
Granton Gas Holder re-enacts historic lunch
Members of the IGEM, as well as McLaughlin & Harvey and the City of Edinburgh Council, gathered in Granton Waterfront yesterday to re-enact a historic lunch.
Granton Gas Holder transformation works begin
The bell at the historic gas holder in Granton Waterfront has been taken apart to make way for restoration works to begin.
Woodland View School keys handed over
The construction of the brand new Woodland View School building in Waterside, Kirkintilloch, is now complete.
Time capsule milestone celebrated at Woodland View
Pupils have buried a time capsule at their new school, Woodland View, for future generations to find and enjoy.
Goathill Development hits a significant milestone
The Goathill Development project reached a significant milestone with the completion of the Care Home and Housing with Extra Care facilities.
University students create a platform into construction
Civil Engineering students from University of Strathclyde completed a five day training course organised by ConStructED Scotland Ltd.
Strategic growth in central England targeted
Industry leader John Carlin joins as Regional Director for the Scottish arm of the McLaughlin & Harvey business.
Sponsoring Women in Property Students Awards
McLaughlin & Harvey is delighted to co-sponsor this year’s Women in Property (WiP) Student Awards for the Central Scotland region.
Annexe Building London wins CCS Gold Award
Annexe Building London project has been awarded a City of London Considerate Contractor Scheme Gold Award.
Bella Centre residents supported to “Be Your Best”
McLaughlin & Harvey partners with the Scottish Prison Service to run an employability programme for residents of the Bella Centre.
Breaking ground on new build Ayrshire Hospice
Official start of the building work at Ayrshire Hospice redevelopment marked with ground breaking ceremony.
CECA Scotland’s Most Promising Apprentice Win
McLaughlin & Harvey Trainee Engineer Christy Dickson has been awarded CECA Scotland’s Most Promising Apprentice 2023.
Wolverhampton Meet the Buyer a Success
Last month, McLaughlin & Harvey, in partnership with City of Wolverhampton Council and City of Wolverhampton College, held a Meet the Buyer event to engage with the local supply chain.
Construction phase of new E-7 Wedgetail facilities begins
Boeing alongside McLaughlin & Harvey has started the main construction phase of the new E-7 Wedgetail facilities at RAF Lossiemouth.
Allander Leisure Centre opens to the public
Yesterday the new Allander Leisure Centre opened its doors to the public. McLaughlin & Harvey has completed the initial phase of construction of the new leisure centre.
Contracts signed for next stage of redevelopment at James Hutton
News follows the recent opening of the International Barley Hub Field Centre at the James Hutton Institute in December 2022.