Category: News

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. The project transformed a 24,000sqm former Sofidel site on Caton Road, Lancaster into a sustainable […]

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of the existing structure, Conlon Construction delivered a full refurbishment of the building, including the removal of outdated internal layouts […]

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 Conlon Team. Well done!

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 Chairman, consolidating both the Managing Director and Executive Chairman responsibilities from 2nd January. The appointment […]

Pupils move into one of the UK’s first net zero primary schools in Leyland

Pupils have now moved into the new Seven Stars Primary School and Nursery in Leyland, Lancashire, one of the UK’s most sustainable primary school projects. Delivered by Conlon Construction on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE), the new building replaces a school that served the community for over 50 years. Seven Stars celebrated the […]

Conlon Construction raises more than £16,000 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation through a year of fundraising challenges

Conlon Construction, the leading Preston-based contractor behind the transformation of the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library, has raised an incredible £16,556* for its 2025 Charity of the Year, Rosemere Cancer Foundation, through a series of team challenges and creative fundraising initiatives. The fundraising efforts saw employees across all areas of the business come together […]

Our first anniversary of being Employee Owned

We proudly mark our first anniversary of being @EmployeeOwned today! 12 months ago, we embarked on a new journey, highlighting our commitment to culture, collaboration and long term success for all our Employees, Supply Chain and Clients and we would like to thank all of you!

Charity Cross Bay Walk for Rosemere

Huge congratulations to Mick on completing the Cross Bay Walk across Morecambe Bay recently. Sue Swire, Fundraising Manager for @RosemereCF was presented with a cheque in our office. Great effort in supporting and helping make a real difference to those patients being treated.