Company
Since 1853.
Over 170 years
of experience.
170
170
Years Experience
In 2023 we celebrated 170 years of McLaughlin & Harvey history and memories.
32
32
Live Projects
Construction, civil engineering and fit-out projects across the UK and Ireland.
5
5
Offices
We cover the length and breadth of the UK, to allows us to support projects across the country.
Unlocking potential by shaping the built environment
McLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned company with over 170 years of experience, specialising in construction and civil engineering. Founded in 1853 and now operating throughout the UK and Ireland, the company employs over 800 people and has office locations in Belfast, Glasgow, London, Birmingham and Bristol.
The company delivers construction, civil engineering and fit-out projects and provides facilities management services to various sectors including healthcare, education, defence, industrial, retail, sports venues, transport infrastructure, environmental, marine, commercial, residential and leisure.
Our Purpose
Building Together: This embodies our collaborative nature in working with our clients, subcontractors and communities. It also recognises the opportunity that exists for people to build their careers – and the future success of the organisation.
Unlocking Potential: This speaks to our approach in seeing and realising the potential of projects beyond what the client has requested; our impact on the communities we work in; and our focus on encouraging the personal and professional development of our people.
OUR VALUES
Our values reflect what we believe is important in our world. We bring them to life for our clients and stakeholders, in everything we do, through our brand attributes and employee behaviours.
WE COLLABORATE
Great teamwork and exceptional project delivery are only possible if we support each other. Together with shared goals and aspirations, we can make a bigger impact.
WE COMMIT
With an agile approach, we listen and react accordingly to ensure success. We deliver our promises and commitments.
WE CARE
We work in a way that supports people and betters the world around us. We are forward thinking and committed to the right approach every time.
Our History
1850
McLaughlin & Harvey meet
Henry McLaughlin and William Harvey meet while working on the new Court House on the Crumlin Road in Belfast.
1853
McLaughlin & Harvey is formed
Henry McLaughlin and William Harvey established a business as Builders and Contractors at York Street, Belfast in 1853.
1859
Coleraine Town Hall is handed over
In Coleraine, Henry McLaughlin’s hometown, the foundation stone for a new town hall was laid on 21st July 1857.
1875
First healthcare project completed
McLaughlin & Harvey completed works on the Hospital for Skin Diseases in Belfast.
1904
Guinness Storehouse is completed
The Storehouse at St James’s Gate Brewery, has been redeveloped as a tourist attraction and is one of the most popular attractions in Dublin.
1905
McLaughlin & Harvey establish London presence
An office is acquired in London and works are expanded throughout Great Britain.
1930s
The age of film
Extensive cinema works completed in locations across London, Liverpool, Brighton, Birmingham and Glasgow.
1965
Elstree Studio expansion
Three new stages, dressing room block, canteen block and a deep basement car park built at Elstree Studios. 12 years later the stages would be used to film scenes for Star Wars.
1980
Back to the Future
Completion of the DeLorean factory as part of a joint venture fast-track programme. The DeLorean has a cult like status for car enthusiasts and appeared in the Back to the Future movies.
1993
Purchased by current owners
2007
McLaughlin & Harvey acquires Barr Holdings
2010
G1 George Square complete
Completion of the major redevelopment of the iconic Grade ‘A’ listed G1 George Square, Glasgow.
2012
Commonwealth Games success
Tollcross Aquatic Centre completed. The venue was used as part of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
2013
Works at Gobbins Coastal Path begin
Reconstruction works begin at the iconic Gobbins Coastal Path. Following the original 1901 route, the iconic bridges, Tubular Bridge and Gordon’s Leap Suspension Bridge, have been reconstructed to match the originals, with the original steps carved into the rock and walkways retained.
2015
Phase 1 of Teesport Berth 1 works completed
Reconstruction of 800m of an existing suspended deck quay, constructed in the 1950s, over three phases within a live port environment for PD Ports.
2017
Omagh Hospital & Primary Care Complex completed
The first of its kind in the UK; bringing together a range of primary, secondary and community healthcare services.
2017
Expansion works begin at Hendrick's Gin Distillery
An expansion within the grounds of one of Scotland’s most prestigious grain whisky distilleries, William Grant & Sons.
2018
Work at Liverpool Football Club’s AXA Training Centre begins
The state-of-the-art AXA Training Centre brings together the club’s First Team and Academy operations together for the first time.
2018
Works begin on Barclays’ new state-of-the-art campus in Glasgow
The flagship headquarters for Barclays, works included the construction of Building 1, Building 2, as well as associated infrastructure works and public realm.
2019
IKEA Greenwich, London store completed
IKEA’s first eco store and the first retail unit in the UK to achieve a BREEAM score of over 90%.
2019
McLaughlin & Harvey acquires Rocklyn
A specialist supplier of Air Domes, Fixed Fabric Structures & Padel Courts.
2020
Works begin on BT's new global headquarters
Construction of a new 18-storey office building completed in central London.
2020
New MINI steel pressing facility completed
The facility for BMW Group contains a new press that will produce steel panels for the MINI plant in Oxford at twice the rate of the old equipment which it replaces.
2021
WorkSpace division is launched
Expertise in construction, interior fit-out, commercial furniture services, specialist joinery, and facilities management.
2022
Alexander Stadium, Birmingham completed
This sporting venue was completed for Birmingham City Council and used in the 2022 Commonwealth Games for the athletics as well as the opening and closing ceremonies.
2022
Works completed at Oxford University IDRM
A specialist, world-leading Institute of Development & Regenerative Medicine medical research building and ancillary plant / support building.
2023
Flood protection works at Stonehaven completed
2km of flood walls constructed to protect homes and businesses affected by flooding from the River Carron for Aberdeenshire Council.
