What Linear Group does

Linear Group is a privately held UK integrated construction group founded in 1993 and headquartered in Motherwell, Scotland, operating through five wholly-owned divisions: Linear Projects (multi-package fit-out subcontractor across Scotland and England), Linear Design & Construct (main contracting arm delivering £1m–£15m projects, projected £35m turnover in 2025), Linear Building Compliance (fire door inspections, fire compartmentation and acoustics), Linear Fire Safety (fire risk assessment, management, training and engineering consultancy launched in 2021 via the Kyle Management acquisition), and Linear Living (residential property development in the North West of England and Central Scotland).

The group's underlying capability is self-delivery through a directly employed workforce of 139 staff plus 166 trades people (~305 total), supported by an extensive regulatory accreditation portfolio including BAFE SP205, ISO 9001/14001/45001, BM TRADA, SSIP, Constructionline, Alcumus Safe Contractor and FIRAS. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts ranging from £5K to £25M, won via competitive tenders, framework agreements (including Hub Frameworks for public sector work), and direct enterprise sales. Distribution is anchored by three UK offices (Motherwell, Altrincham/Manchester, Rotherham) and a sales-led GTM targeting main contractors, public sector bodies, property developers and building owners.

Commercial model is project-based professional services and one-off construction contracts, with an emerging development arm (Linear Living) generating longer-cycle revenue from residential schemes. FY2025 turnover is projected at ~£75M and 2026 forecast at £73M, with 75% of the order book already filled and 26 active projects across the group.

Name

Linear Group

Legal name

Linear UK Group Ltd

Website

https://linearuk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Linear Group is a privately held UK integrated construction group (founded 1993, Motherwell) operating five divisions across construction, fit-out, building compliance, fire safety consultancy and residential property development, serving public sector, enterprise and developer clients across the UK with a £73–75M turnover and ~305-person workforce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Self-Performing General Contractors (IMAFAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Main contracting
• Fit-out solutions
• Fire safety consultancy
• Property development

Headquarters

HQ city

Motherwell

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Main Contracting (Linear Design & Construct): Main contracting services delivering comprehensive design and construction solutions, focusing on the £1m to £15m project market. Expected to achieve £35m turnover in the year ahead.
2. Fit-out Services (Linear Projects): Multi-package fit out expertise across Scotland and England, offering flexibility to client needs with over 30 years of operation. Delivers specialist and large complex subcontract packages.
3. Building Compliance Services (Linear Building Compliance): Specialist fire door inspections and maintenance, fire compartmentation and acoustics solutions. Established in 2022 with steady growth through high quality delivery.
4. Fire Safety Services (Linear Fire Safety): Fire safety consultancy providing independent fire safety expertise and tailored services across the UK. Appointed on multiple frameworks providing continuity of work.
5. Property Development (Linear Living): Property development arm delivering premium and affordable housing developments in the North West of England and Central Scotland. Collaborates with landowners, funders and the public sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Linear Group is an integrated UK construction group providing project development, design, construction, fit-out, building compliance and fire safety services through five operating divisions. The group delivers projects ranging from £5K to £25M in value for main contractors, public sector bodies, developers and building owners across Scotland and England.

Product overview

Linear Group is an integrated construction group operating across the UK, providing strategic, comprehensive, sector-wide expertise across the construction industry. The company operates as a multi-brand portfolio consisting of Linear Projects (interior solutions/subcontract packages), Linear Design & Construct (main contracting arm), Linear Building Compliance (compliance services including fire door maintenance, fire compartmentation, and acoustics), Linear Fire Safety (fire safety consultancy with risk assessment, management, training, and engineering services), and Linear Living (residential property development). The portfolio enables the group to offer end-to-end services from initial land appraisals and acquisition through planning, construction, sales, and aftercare.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Linear Projects Collaborative interior solutions partner offering multi-package fit-out expertise across Scotland and England, delivering specialist and large complex subcontract packages to main contractors.
• Linear Design & Construct (LDC) Main contracting arm delivering comprehensive design and construction solutions for projects ranging from £1m to £15m, projected to achieve £35m turnover.
• Linear Building Compliance (LBC) Construction compliance experts providing fire door inspections and maintenance, fire compartmentation, and acoustics solutions including insulation and reverberation treatments for building owners, managers and developers.
• Linear Fire Safety (LFS) Fire safety consultancy offering fire risk assessments, fire safety management, fire safety training, and fire safety engineering services across the UK for building owners and facility managers.
• Linear Living Property development arm collaborating with landowners, funders and the public sector to deliver premium and affordable residential developments in the North West of England and Central Scotland.
• Fire Risk Assessment Comprehensive fire safety risk assessments carried out by fully qualified assessors, identifying potential fire hazards and recommending control measures to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation.
• Fire Safety Management Comprehensive fire safety management services including fire safety policies, fire strategies, fire management systems, evacuation procedures, fire safety equipment testing, and fire door maintenance.
• Fire Safety Training Training services including Fire Warden Training, Fire Awareness Training, and Fire Extinguisher Training to ensure staff understand their duties and responsibilities in fire safety.
• Fire Safety Engineering Detailed fire engineering analysis providing alternative solutions including fire engineering solutions, strategic fire engineering, and structural fire design.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2026 forecast group turnover of £73M
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, supportive and minor.

• JM ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign team partner for Glencadam Distillery Visitor Centre project. Working alongside other design consultants including Narro Associates, DSSR, Bright and MBLA to deliver the state of the art visitor centre.
• Narro AssociatescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign team partner for Glencadam Distillery Visitor Centre project.
• DSSRcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign team partner for Glencadam Distillery Visitor Centre project.
• Bright and MBLAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign team partner for Glencadam Distillery Visitor Centre project.
• Russell Bolton ConsultingmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject managers and advisors on the Trafford Gardens scheme. Provided expertise from advising on takeover from previous owners, to helping secure funding and ensuring project delivery on schedule.
• Trafford CouncilsupportiveOthersLocal authority supporting the Trafford Gardens development through planning and local government processes.
• Turing TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity that refurbishes old IT equipment, installs educational software and redistributes it to communities in need. Linear Group donated laptops and desktop monitors which are now being used at Riverside Academy in Malawi, helping 257 students access digital learning resources.
• Lighthouse CharitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health charity providing support for construction industry workers. Visited Linear Design & Construct's site at The Cube in Edinburgh for the 'Make It Visible' mental health awareness tour during Mental Health Awareness Week.
• McGarry FlooringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal flooring supplier who generously supplied and installed new vinyl floor covering for the Elite Martial Arts Academy refurbishment project, helping create a refreshed and welcoming space for the community club.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Keepmoat Homes: UK residential developer focused on affordable and premium housing in regional markets — directly comparable to Linear Living's North West England and Central Scotland development model, including similar use of public sector brownfield funding partnerships.
• Bowmer + Kirkland: UK main contractor operating across construction, fit-out and property development with a similar mid-to-large project profile (£1m-£25m+ range). Comparable self-delivery capability and public/private sector client mix.
• Morgan Sindall Group: UK construction and property services group with multiple operating divisions (construction, fit-out, property services, urban regeneration) — closely analogous to Linear Group's five-division integrated model. Both serve UK public and private sector clients through direct contracting and framework agreements.
• Morris & Spottiswood: Scottish fit-out, M&E and construction services group — the closest geographic and segmental peer, with comparable multi-trade self-delivery model serving UK public sector and main contractor clients across Scotland and England.
• Hart Builders: Scottish construction and development firm operating across residential, commercial and public sector projects — comparable mid-scale UK contractor profile, especially relevant for Linear Group's Central Scotland operations.
• McAleer & Rushe: Northern Ireland-headquartered UK contractor and developer with comparable mid-sized project profile and integrated construction + property development offering. Similar fit-out, design & build, and residential development capabilities to Linear Group's portfolio.
• CCG (Scotland): Scottish construction, off-site manufacturing and property development group — comparable integrated model to Linear Group with similar geographic concentration in Scotland and multi-division structure spanning construction, timber systems and housebuilding.

Broad incumbents

• Sir Robert McAlpine: Established UK construction firm operating across major building, infrastructure and property development — competes in the same £1m-£25m+ project range as Linear Group but at materially larger scale, with broader national footprint.
• Willmott Dixon: Major UK contractor focused on public sector construction, refurbishment and housing — overlapping significantly with Linear Group's Hub Frameworks and Local Authority positioning. A Linear Group customer/partner at larger scale, representing both competition and validation.

Others

• BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment): UKAS-accredited registration body for fire safety service providers, of which Linear Fire Safety is a registered Fire Risk Assessor (BAFE SP205). Relevant ecosystem reference for benchmarking Linear's fire safety credentials against the broader UK fire risk assessment market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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