Delivering positive outcomes across the North West
A look at some of our recent projects, from specialist education facilities and new schools to major town centre regeneration. We continue to demonstrate the breadth of work we are delivering across the North West, with a few of our recent projects supporting investment in education, regeneration and local communities. As a contractor appointed to […]
Conlon Construction awarded £18m contract as expansion of SEND school gets underway
Wigan Council has announced the appointment of contractor Conlon Construction to deliver a major expansion and relocation of Hope School and College. An Ofsted-rated outstanding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school in Wigan Borough, Hope School provides education and support for pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties and complex physical needs. The […]
Conlon Construction starts work at Pyramid Park as major Bury town centre housing scheme moves forward
Work is officially underway to prepare the Pyramid Park site in Bury town centre for the development of hundreds of new homes, marking a major milestone in Bury Council’s wider town centre regeneration plans. Bury Council has appointed Conlon Construction to deliver the remediation and site enabling works at the disused 7.4-acre brownfield site, which […]
Conlon Construction smashes fundraising target for St Catherine’s Hospice
Conlon Construction has raised more than £19,000 for its 2026 Charity of the Year, St Catherine’s Hospice, almost doubling its £10,000 annual fundraising target, with further challenges and events still to come. The Lancashire-based, employee-owned contractor selected St Catherine’s because of the charity’s personal connection with the business. Many Conlon colleagues and members of its […]
Kingsbourne Academy welcomes first pupils following completion by Conlon Construction
Operated by North West Academies Trust (NWAT), which operates 14 primary and secondary schools across Cheshire and Shropshire, the new school provides modern teaching and learning facilities across two floors and is now welcoming its first intake of Reception pupils. The official opening was marked with a ribbon cutting by Mayor of Nantwich, Cllr Kim […]
Springwood Primary School expands with £4.8m specialist education building
Springwood Primary School in Salford has officially opened a new £4.8m specialist annexe, creating additional facilities for up to 40 pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Delivered by Conlon Construction on behalf of Salford City Council, the new ‘Nest’ building provides a dedicated learning environment for pupils aged four to 11 from across […]
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 to grow from 1 in 8 young people to 1 in 6, the sector risks […]
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 internal strip-out of the existing 1970s structure, including removal of partitions, finishes and all mechanical […]
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 a topic we’re proud to get behind. The Act asks contractors to prove real commitment […]
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 the station, intended to enhance operational efficiency while providing a modern environment designed to support […]