{"id":503555,"date":"2024-08-06T09:33:25","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T08:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/?p=503555"},"modified":"2024-08-06T09:33:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T08:33:25","slug":"mclaren-unveils-new-construction-division-and-top-hire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/peoplemoves\/mclaren-unveils-new-construction-division-and-top-hire-06-08-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"McLaren unveils new construction division and top hire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>McLaren Construction has announced a major expansion plan and a key appointment to deliver it.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/financial\/cn100-2023-back-in-the-driving-seat-21-09-2023\/\">CN top 100<\/a> firm is launching a new division, Construction Management and Specialist Projects, which will focus on large-scale real estate and public sector projects.<\/p>\n<p>McLaren has appointed Vince Lydon from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/contractors\/sir-robert-mcalpine\/\">Sir Robert McAlpine<\/a> as the new division\u2019s managing director.<\/p>\n<p>Lydon\u2019s previous role of deputy managing director for London at Sir Robert McAlpine was part of a career that includes working for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/contractors\/balfour-beatty\/\">Balfour Beatty<\/a>, Bovis and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/contractors\/lendlease\/\">Lendlease<\/a>. He has delivered major projects for BAA, Stanhope, Grosvenor, Land Securities, Soho Estates and The Crown Estate.<\/p>\n<p>Lydon will lead work alongside other divisions including the rebranded Regeneration division led by managing director John Butten.<\/p>\n<p>That part of the business will continue to focus on building safety, refurbishment, mixed-use and public\/private sector regeneration projects. It will also continue existing projects for customers including Argent, Quintain, Greystar and Landsec.<\/p>\n<p>McLaren Construction\u2019s chief executive officer Paul Heather said: \u201cFollowing a period of sustainable growth for McLaren Construction, a new division focused on large-scale projects and programmes will see us develop our capabilities in construction management and adapt to an evolving market.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cQuality of construction and stable profitability continue to be two of our highest priorities, and with Vince Lydon at the helm of the new division in addition to our existing senior team we will quickly expand into delivering more of the largest and most exciting projects across the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>McLaren Construction has announced a major expansion plan and a key appointment to deliver it. 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