Mace

Honours for former Mace deputy chair and charity leader

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A former Mace deputy chair and an ex-chief executive of construction charity Crash have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Mark Holmes – who stepped down from contractor Mace’s board last year after more than three decades at the firm – has become a Commander of the Order…

Record turnover again for Mace despite problem job

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Tier one contractor Mace has reported a sharp fall in profit and challenges with one construction project, despite achieving a record annual revenue for the second consecutive year. Turnover in the year to 31 December 2024 grew by 18.3 per cent year on year to £2.79bn, up from £2.36bn the…

Three arrests in Microsoft data centre build bribery investigation

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Three people have been arrested as part of a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation into alleged £3m bribes linked to a Microsoft data centre project in the Netherlands. The SFO said the individuals were detained for questioning during dawn raids on five properties across London, Kent, Surrey and Somerset on…

Mace: surging labour costs set to push up tender prices

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Tender prices are set to rise on the back of mounting labour costs, according to the latest industry forecast. In its quarterly report on the UK construction market, Mace’s consultancy arm said workforce shortages remained a hurdle for the industry, with labour costs rising by 1.6 per cent in the…

Mace to lead £600m Euston Tower revamp

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Mace is to redevelop Euston Tower in central London for developer British Land. Construction News understands the contractor has been selected by the client to transform the office building near Regent’s Park. Camden Council last week granted planning consent for the venture, which is designed to attract science and technology firms.…

Mace wins £140m airport pier extension job

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Mace has officially won a £140m job to deliver a 180-metre extension to a pier at London Gatwick, it has been announced. The Pier 6 deal will see the contractor deliver eight aircraft gates next to the airport’s runways. A statement from the airport said the changes would help give…