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The NEET challenge and construction’s skills pipeline
At Conlon Construction, we believe the rising number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) presents a major challenge not only for young people themselves, but for the future of the construction industry. With NEET figures projected

Conlon Construction and Cassidy + Ashton complete £19m Lancaster University Management School transformation
Conlon Construction and Cassidy + Ashton have completed the £19m refurbishment of the East Estate at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), delivering a fully reconfigured 6,778 sqm, four-storey academic building within a live campus environment. The scheme comprised a full

South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework (SWWRCF)
Guy Parker, our managing director, was pleased to be part of the South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework (SWWRCF) Contractors Working Group Meeting (CWGM) recently. The Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act was firmly on the agenda, and it’s

Conlon Construction completes first-of-its-kind transformation of Longsight Custody Suite for Greater Manchester Police
Conlon Construction has completed the transformation of Longsight Police Station’s custody suite, delivering Greater Manchester Police’s largest and most advanced facility of its kind. The multi-million-pound upgrade, procured through the North West Construction Hub Framework, has redefined custody provision at

Conlon Construction and Cassidy + Ashton mark handover of £14m UK HQ to Italian manufacturer with ribbon-cutting ceremony
GVS Filter Technology UK has officially opened its new £14m manufacturing facility and office complex in Lancaster, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with company representatives, main contractor Conlon Construction, principal architect Cassidy + Ashton and the wider project supply chain.

Conlon Construction transforms historic Crewe Municipal Buildings into modern workspace
Crewe’s historic Municipal Buildings have been transformed from long-vacant council offices into a modern flexible workspace, following a comprehensive redevelopment delivered by Conlon Construction in the heart of the town centre. Working within the constraints of the existing structure, Conlon

Rosemere Evening of Thanks
Last night, we attended @RosemereCF Evening of Thanks @BeestonManor recognising supporters over the last 18 months. We are thrilled to have won the Corporate Fundraising Team of the Year for 2025. Ursula and Stacey collected the trophy on behalf of

The modernization of Heywood Civic Centre for Rochdale Council
The modernization of Heywood Civic Centre for Rochdale Council delivered through NW Construction Hub creating new exhibition, social and performance spaces is now complete and handed over, leaving a positive impact on the local community.

Conlon Construction appoints new Chairman as Michael Conlon announces retirement
Conlon Construction has announced that long-standing Chairman Michael Conlon will retire after a 38-year plus career at the Preston-based firm founded by his father and four uncles in 1961. Current Managing Director Guy Parker will step into the role of