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 […]
Conlon Construction takes on gruelling Born Survivor challenge to support Rosemere Cancer Foundation V2
Conlon Construction, the leading Preston-based contractor behind the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library transformation, is gearing up to tackle the gruelling Born Survivor challenge in the Ribble Valley on Saturday, 13th September 2025. The team of 16, led by Chair Michael Conlon, will race through a 10km military-style obstacle course to raise vital funds […]
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!
North West Construction Hub (NWCH) contractors unite to deliver collaborative garden at Lancashire SAFE Centre
Members of the North West Construction Hub (NWCH) have officially handed over a newly created therapeutic garden at the Lancashire SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination) Centre, based at Royal Preston Hospital. Transformed from previously unused land, the garden has been designed to offer a private, peaceful retreat for patients, visitors and staff alike. Since April, […]
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.
Conlon marks Employee Ownership Day with family fun celebration, ushering in a new era after 60 years in business
Conlon Construction marked a significant milestone in its employee ownership journey, celebrating its first National Employee Ownership Day (EO Day) with a vibrant Family Fun Day at Ribby Hall Village. The event brought together more than 100 people, including colleagues and their families, as the leading contractor approaches its first full year of employee ownership […]
Employee Owned Family Fun Day 2025
It was great to see so many of our families at our @EmployeeOwned #EOFamilyDay held @ribbyhall over the weekend. A fabulous time full of fun activities, finishing with the axe throwing final won by James! Lots of face painted EO smiles on children and grown ups! #businesbeam
Employee Owned Family Fun Day 2025
1 day until #EODay25 with @EmployeeOwned sponsored by @BrabnersLLP. We’re celebrating into the weekend at our #EOFamilyFunDay with our colleagues and families enjoying a BBQ, music, fun activities such as archery, climbing wall, axe throwing, adventure golf.