Name

Morrison Construction

Legal name

Morrison Construction (Trading division of Galliford Try Holdings plc)

Website

https://morrisonconstruction.co.uk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Utility System Construction (2371), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF), Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels) (IMAFAGAE), Food & Beverage Processing Plant Construction (IMAFADAH)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Building infrastructure
• Civil engineering
• Facilities management
• Public sector construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingseat

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Project Delivery: Morrison Construction generates primary revenue through the delivery of construction projects across multiple sectors including education, health, defence, environment/water, commercial, distilleries, and custodial/judicial. Projects are procured via public sector frameworks (Hub vehicles) and direct contracts with government bodies, local authorities, NHS trusts, and private sector clients.
2. Facilities Management Services: Integrated FM services working alongside construction and investments businesses, providing hard FM services with emphasis on education and health sectors, offering full lifecycle solutions to clients.
3. Investments and Project Financing: The Investments team works across Galliford Try assembling, funding and managing investments that help secure major public infrastructure changes. Involved in schemes from Private Rental developments to major PFI programmes and infrastructure projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Morrison Construction is one of Scotland's leading construction businesses, delivering building and infrastructure projects across education, health, defence, environment/water, commercial, custodial and distillery sectors. The company operates through regional divisions (Building Central, Building Highland, Building North East) plus a specialist Environment business, complemented by Facilities Management and Infrastructure Investments services, serving primarily public sector clients procured through Hub frameworks, DIO contracts, and direct local authority appointments.

Product overview

Morrison Construction is one of Scotland's leading construction businesses operating as a multi-divisional construction company. The business is organised into regional divisions (Building Central, Building Highland, Building North East) and a specialist Environment division, complemented by Facilities Management and Investments services. Key sector offerings include Education (schools, colleges, universities), Health (hospitals, community health facilities), Defence (accommodation, technical facilities), Environment (water treatment works, water mains), Commercial offices, Distilleries, and Specialist Works. Projects range from £1m small-scale works to £350m+ major frameworks. The company also operates through Hub procurement vehicles in partnership with public sector bodies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education Construction Services
• Defence Construction Services
• Health Construction Services
• Environment and Water Infrastructure Construction
• Commercial Construction Services
• Distillery Construction Services
• Custodial and Judicial Construction Services
• Facilities Management Services
• Infrastructure Investments
• Specialist Works

Quantifiable outcome

• Over £350m of capital works delivered in Scotland since 2004
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Glasgow Science CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2025Partnership to provide free school memberships to selected local schools for STEM learning resources. Pupils and teachers access professional learning opportunities, video content, lesson plans, industry experts, and Science Centre activities. Schools selected near Morrison Construction projects to strengthen community links.
• Scottish Water / ESD ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Longstanding partnership since 2004 working with Scottish Water on Capital Investment Delivery programmes. Morrison Construction is one of Scotland's leading providers of design, engineering and construction services to the water sector. Through the ESD consortium (Binnies, MWHT, Galliford Try joint venture), engaged on major framework agreements and projects worth over £350m delivered and £600m programme underway.
• Hub South East ScotlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership vehicle for public sector construction projects. Morrison Construction is a Tier 1 contractor. Galliford Try Investments holds 60% ownership through SPACE consortium with 10% held by Scottish Futures Trust. Over 50 projects delivered with all but one on time.
• Hub South West ScotlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership vehicle for South West Scotland public sector projects. Morrison Construction Building Central serves as main contractor for projects including Lockhart Campus, Jackton Primary School.
• Hub North ScotlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcquired through Miller Construction in 2014. Major projects including Anderson High School in Shetland delivered through Hub North vehicle serving Highlands and Islands region.
• Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner for Defence Infrastructure Organisation delivering variety of challenging projects across defence estate from airfields to accommodation and specialist technical facilities. UK-wide presence enabling successful partnering with defence clients across Scotland and the whole country.
• Thales UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefence estate supplier partnering on complex technical projects alongside Morrison Construction.
• BAE SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefence estate supplier partnering on complex technical projects alongside Morrison Construction.
• Considerate Constructors SchemecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated Partner of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, continuously improving image of industry focusing on safety, community, environment, workforce and appearance. Sites assessed regularly on criteria including being considerate of local neighbourhoods and public.
• Supply Chain Sustainability SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold status retained from Supply Chain Sustainability School which provides free learning environment for supply chain, upskilling and encouraging understanding of sustainability within construction.
• Galliford Try Holdings plccoreOthersParent company of Morrison Construction. Galliford Try Group provides strategic direction, sustainability commitments, investments capabilities, and group-wide policies including Net Zero targets (2030 for operations, 2045 for all activities).
• 5% ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned member committed to having 5% of workforce in 'earn and learn' positions such as trainees, apprentices and graduates.
• Mates in MindcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health support partnership placing significant emphasis on mental health issues, committed to helping all people receive support to stay happy and healthy at work.
• CRASHminorOthersHomelessness charity partnered with for over 20 years as Group-level charity partner.
• Scottish Futures TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Scottish Futures Trust to develop Inspired Learning Spaces concept for school designs, providing flexible spaces for collaboration and new teaching approaches.
• NORR ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm for East Calder Primary School project (£18.3m), featuring distinctive triangular-shaped building designed to maximise energy efficiency.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Robertson Group: Scottish-headquartered construction, infrastructure, and support services group with strong public sector and framework exposure across Scotland — directly overlaps Morrison's regional footprint and sector mix.
• Willmott Dixon: UK construction and property services company with strong public sector focus on education, healthcare, leisure, and housing — directly comparable to Morrison's building-centric public sector model across Great Britain.
• John Graham Construction: UK and Ireland construction company with comparable public sector building expertise and growing presence in Scotland — directly competes for similar education, healthcare, and commercial frameworks.
• Bowmer + Kirkland: UK construction contractor with comparable size and strong public/private building delivery across education, healthcare, commercial, and leisure — similar project delivery model and sector mix to Morrison.
• McLaughlin & Harvey: Northern Ireland-headquartered construction and civil engineering contractor with significant UK mainland and Scottish public sector activity — comparable in scale, sector mix, and project delivery approach.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan Sindall Group: Larger UK construction and regeneration group operating across construction, infrastructure, fit-out, and property services — broader portfolio but with overlapping public sector construction capability.
• Kier Group: UK construction and infrastructure services group with substantial public sector building and utilities exposure across education, healthcare, and water — comparable framework-based delivery model.
• Sir Robert McAlpine: Established UK construction company with strong heritage in public buildings, healthcare, and education — comparable in project type but larger and more geographically diversified than Morrison.
• Balfour Beatty: Major UK and global infrastructure group with significant building and infrastructure construction operations in Scotland, including water sector work — a larger incumbent competitor for major public sector frameworks.
• Mace Group: International construction and consultancy group with UK public sector building expertise including education and healthcare — broader portfolio and global reach but overlaps Morrison's core building delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/galliford-try
• Xx.com/morrisonbuilds

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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