Balfour Beatty appoints Managing Director to lead its UK Regional Civils business

Balfour Beatty appoints Managing Director to lead its UK Regional Civils business

Balfour Beatty today announces the appointment of Kay Slade as Managing Director of its UK Regional Civils business. Effective from February 2026, Kay will take over from Mark Arrandale, who has been serving as Interim Managing Director of UK Regional Civils since October 2025, and will return to his position as…

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Balfour Beatty completes disposal of ten Infrastructure Investments assets

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces the sale of ten UK assets from its Infrastructure Investments portfolio. In December 2025, the Group sold its share in each of the assets to Equitix for combined proceeds of £87 million, with a total gain on the disposals of £7 million.…

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Balfour Beatty VINCI makes progress on key HS2 viaducts

The construction of one of the most complicated parts of the HS2 project took a step forward over the Christmas break, as Balfour Beatty VINCI completed two key viaduct spans over the existing railway near Water Orton in Warwickshire. The spans form a small part of the Delta junction – a…

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Balfour Beatty features in The Scotsman discussing grid investment and planning reform

Following the publication of Balfour Beatty’s latest paper ‘Scotland’s Growth Unlocked: Harnessing the power of infrastructure’, Nick Rowan, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty’s Regional business in Scotland, has shared his thoughts in The Scotsman on why investment in the grid and planning reform must go hand in hand. In the article, he calls…

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Balfour Beatty completes disposal of Foundry Courtyard student accommodation

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces the sale of Foundry Courtyard, a 536-bed student accommodation building in Glasgow. The Group has sold its 100% stake in Foundry Courtyard to an undisclosed buyer. After allowing for debt repayment and normal adjusting items, net disposal proceeds to Balfour Beatty are £26…

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Helping apprentices thrive: Balfour Beatty features in New Civil Engineer

Balfour Beatty has featured in New Civil Engineer, showcasing the practical solutions and support systems helping early career professionals thrive as they enter the construction and infrastructure industry. In the article, apprentices and early career engineers share how structured guidance, supportive teams and hands-on opportunities are helping them build confidence,…

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Construction begins on first phase of West Edinburgh Link

The City  of Edinburgh’s contractor Balfour Beatty commenced works on December 3, which are expected to last until Summer 2026. The West Edinburgh Link (WEL) will transform provision for cycling, walking, and accessibility around one of Scotland’s key business parks, whilst better connecting local communities to places of work, retail, leisure, and…

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Balfour Beatty pioneers hydrogen-based engine cleaning technology to cut carbon emissions across its rail fleet

Balfour Beatty has successfully completed a ground-breaking trial of Engine Carbon Clean (ECC) technology on a compact tamping machine, marking a significant step forward in reducing carbon emissions and improving engine performance across its rail operations.   ECC is an innovative, patented solution designed by Advanced Hydrogen Technologies, that uses…

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Balfour Beatty features in Project Scotland showcasing Scotland’s first net-zero higher education building

Image: Stewart MacPhail, Project Director at Balfour Beatty speaks at the completion handover ceremony Balfour Beatty has been featured in Project Scotland highlighting how the recently completed Fife College Dunfermline Learning Campus, Scotland’s first net-zero higher education building, is set to inspire the next generation of students. The piece explores how the Camous,…

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Balfour Beatty secures £162 million contract to deliver landmark Dunard Centre in Edinburgh

Balfour Beatty today announces that it has been awarded a £162 million contract by IMPACT Scotland to deliver the Dunard Centre, Edinburgh’s first purpose-built concert hall in over a century. The contract will see the company construct the new, world-class concert hall in the heart of the capital, containing a…

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