£180.3bn
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582k
97,084
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Construction contractors are active across building construction and civil engineering markets. Despite being remunerated for completing new building and infrastructure construction contracts or fulfilling maintenance, repair, renovation and remodelling contract obligations, the spectrum of services offered by civils and general building contractors in this industry is multifaceted. Some contractors focus on new dwellings construction, while civil engineering specialists afford clients services across the infrastructure value chain. Some contractors specialise in commercial building activity, while many independent contractors may focus on small-scale repair and maintenance contracts in local markets.
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.6 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated £180.3bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (£m)
2025 |
---|---|---|
Barratt Developments plc | 4,691.0 | |
Balfour Beatty Group Ltd | 4,288.0 | |
Kier Construction Limited | 1,442.5 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Residential, Civils and Non-residential. Residential is the largest segment of the Construction Contractors in the UK.
Government investment has helped civil engineers navigate volatile economic conditons
This industry includes contractors operating across the building construction and civil engineering markets, whereby companies receive remuneration for completing new building and infrastructure construction, repair and maintenance contracts. The industry excludes specialist trades, property and asset management, consultancy and building development solutions.
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SIC 41.20/1 - Construction Contractors in the UK
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The market size of the Construction Contractors in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £180.3bn in 2024.
There are 97,084 businesses in the Construction Contractors in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Construction Contractors in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been declining at a CAGR of 1.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Construction Contractors in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Construction Contractors market in United Kingdom are Barratt Developments plc , Balfour Beatty Group Ltd and Kier Construction Limited
Civils and Residential are part of the Construction Contractors in the UK industry.
The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is Barratt Developments plc .
The level of competition is high and steady in the Construction Contractors in the UK industry in United Kingdom.