What HG Construction does

HG Construction is a privately-held UK design-and-build main contractor founded in 2000 through a management buy-out from Hunting Gate, headquartered in Hitchin, Hertfordshire with a regional office in Farringdon, London. The company delivers construction projects across five core sectors — Residential, Student Accommodation/Co-living, Commercial, Hotels, and Later Living — with a stated focus on logistically challenging, high-rise and city-based schemes. Reported turnover is £387M (most recent year, down from a £424M peak in 2023), with 300 employees across 26 active development sites.

The company's core technology and delivery platform combines traditional construction methods with Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), BIM, and compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022. HG operates a vertically integrated model through wholly-owned subsidiaries: HG Offsite Systems (a Hull-based factory manufacturing bespoke bathroom pods and utility cupboards), HG M&E (delivering ~60% of M&E packages internally with 26 staff), HG Drylining, an in-house civil engineering operation, and a fleet of five Moritsch RTL 195 oil-free luffing jib tower cranes — the first of their kind in London. HG Living, launched in 2022 as a property development arm, specializes in Build-to-Rent, PBSA, co-living, and residential-led mixed-use developments.

HG's business model is project-based contracting with private sector developers, Housing Associations, and public sector bodies, with revenue derived from negotiated and competitively tendered construction contracts. Repeat client relationships are central to the GTM motion, evidenced by multi-project engagements with Scape, Pocket Living, Danehurst, Southern Housing, McLaren, YourTRIBE, Alumno, and Meadow Partners. The company has secured 12 Gateway 2 Approvals under the Building Safety Act (8 in 2025 alone), framework appointments with Notting Hill Genesis and SNG, and operates a flat management structure providing clients direct director access. No external private equity or venture capital investment is disclosed; growth has been organic, funded through retained earnings.

Name

HG Construction

Legal name

HG Construction Ltd

Website

https://hgconstruction.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

HG Construction is a UK design-and-build main contractor delivering high-rise residential, student accommodation, hotel, and later living projects for private developers and Housing Associations, with vertically integrated offsite manufacturing, M&E, and drylining capabilities and £387M turnover.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Design and Build Construction Contracting

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

Keywords

• Design and build contracting
• Main contractor services
• Modern methods of construction
• Purpose-built student accommodation
• Residential construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hitchin

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction project delivery: HG Construction generates revenue by acting as main contractor on design-and-build projects across five core sectors: Residential, Student Accommodation/Co-living, Commercial, Hotels, and Later Living. Revenue is project-based and derived from construction contracts with private developers, Housing Associations, and public sector clients. Turnover for the most recent reported year was £387M GBP, up from £336M (2022), £243M (2021), and £424M (2023 — highest recorded). The company has a track record of year-on-year growth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

HG Construction is a forward-thinking UK design and build main contractor delivering complex, logistically challenging and innovative construction schemes across five core sectors: Residential, Student Accommodation/Co-living, Commercial, Hotels, and Later Living. The company combines design and build expertise with extensive in-house delivery capabilities including HG Offsite Systems (bathroom pods and utility cupboards), HG M&E (60% of packages self-delivered), HG Drylining, concrete frames, piling, and a fleet of Moritsch tower cranes, providing programme certainty and best value to clients.

Product overview

HG Construction operates as a unified construction delivery platform offering design and build services across five core sectors: Residential, Student Accommodation/Co-living, Commercial, Hotels, and Later Living. The company's integrated service model includes HG Living (development arm for Build-to-Rent and residential schemes), HG Offsite Systems (prefab bathroom pods and utility cupboards), HG M&E (in-house mechanical and electrical delivery), and HG Drylining. Projects range from high-rise residential towers to hotel developments and student accommodation schemes, with internal capabilities covering concrete frames, piling, cranes, and bathroom pods designed to ensure quality, programme certainty and value for clients. The company delivers projects under the Building Safety Act (2022) and maintains Gateway 2 approvals for high-rise schemes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design and Build Construction Contracting Services End-to-end design and build main contracting services for new build and refurbishment projects across Residential, Student Accommodation/Co-living, Commercial, Hotels, and Later Living sectors. Services span detailed design through to installation and commissioning, with particular expertise in logistically challenging, high-rise and city-based schemes delivered under the Building Safety Act (2022). Appointed as main contractor via competitive tender or direct negotiation with private sector developers, Housing Associations, and public sector clients across England and Wales.
• HG Living Property Development Services Property development services delivered by HG Living Ltd, HG Construction's dedicated development arm, specialising in Build-to-Rent, Purpose Built Student Accommodation, co-living, and residential-led mixed-use developments. HG Construction typically acts as main contractor on HG Living-led projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turnover increased from £243M (2021) to £336M (2022, +38%) to £424M (2023, exceeding £400M for first time), with most recent reported at £387M
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers43 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dumarey Green PowercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025HG Construction is partnering with Dumarey Green Power to decarbonize its crane and hoist operations across the company's UK construction sites. The partnership involves powering cranes with green energy as part of HG's commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2035 for scopes 1 and 2.
• HG LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHG Living is HG Construction's development arm that specialises in Build-to-Rent, student accommodation, co-living and residential-led mixed use developments. HG Construction acts as main contractor on HG Living-led projects.
• HG Offsite Systems (HGOS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHG Offsite Systems is HG Construction's dedicated offsite manufacturing facility producing bespoke bathroom pods and utility cupboards. The facility is located in Hull and supports programme efficiency and quality across HG's residential, student accommodation and hotel projects.
• HG M&EcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHG Mechanical & Electrical is the in-house M&E division of HG Construction, delivering approximately 60% of all HG Construction M&E packages. Founded circa 2018, it employs 26 staff and enables cost and programme efficiencies for clients.
• HG DryliningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHG Drylining is the internal drylining division of HG Construction providing first-class drylining on HG Construction schemes, led by Operations Director Steve Brennan.
• Notting Hill Genesis FrameworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHG Construction secured a place on Notting Hill Genesis' new four-year contractors' framework following a competitive tender process, enabling ongoing delivery of affordable housing projects.
• SNG Contractor Framework for Affordable HomescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHG Construction was appointed to the new SNG Contractor Framework for Affordable Homes following a competitive tender process, representing a significant framework appointment for delivering affordable housing.
• Mates in MindminorOthersHG Construction supports the mental health charity Mates in Mind, the UK construction industry's recognised framework to raise awareness and address the stigma of poor mental health. HG is committed to helping teams recognise signs of mental health issues and know how to access support.
• The Lighthouse CharityminorOthersHG Construction has partnered with The Lighthouse Charity, the construction industry's independent support charity. The Make It Visible van visited HG sites including Birmingham Bristol Road and Shoreham to host mental health toolbox talks.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bowmer + Kirkland: UK-headquartered privately-owned contractor with strong presence in residential, commercial, hotels and student accommodation. Comparable scale and integrated delivery model.
• McLaren Construction Group: UK construction group operating across residential, student accommodation, hotels, and commercial sectors with similar design-and-build model. Directly competes with HG on PBSA, BTR and high-rise schemes and even appears as an HG client (McLaren Property/Living/Regeneration).
• Willmott Dixon: Privately-held UK design-and-build contractor with comparable sector mix (residential, commercial, hotels, student accommodation). Similar mid-market positioning and strong Housing Association client base.
• JRL Group: Mid-sized privately-held London-based construction group with overlapping residential, commercial and drylining capabilities. Direct competitor for HG Drylining's predecessor talent pool (per management backgrounds).
• Graham Construction: Privately-held UK and Ireland contractor with comparable turnover, sector mix and design-and-build approach. Direct peer in residential, student accommodation and commercial delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Sir Robert McAlpine: Established UK contractor active across commercial, residential, education and infrastructure sectors. Competes with HG on high-rise and complex schemes at a larger scale.
• Wates Group: Larger privately-held UK construction group with overlapping residential, commercial, and education portfolios. Broader public sector focus and larger balance sheet than HG.
• Morgan Sindall Group: Publicly-listed UK construction and regeneration group with substantial residential, affordable housing, and mixed-use delivery. Larger and more diversified than HG but operates in the same core segments.
• Mace Group: Global consultancy and construction group with major UK residential, commercial and hotel delivery capability. Competes with HG on high-rise and complex city schemes but at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Bugler Developments: London-focused residential contractor active in affordable housing, Build-to-Rent and mixed-use schemes. Comparable niche focus but smaller scale and tighter geographic footprint than HG.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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