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 […]
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 […]