What RED Construction Group does

RED Construction Group Ltd is a UK specialist main contractor founded in 2015 by Graham Sturge, Ian Hopkinson, and Simon Lousada, reorganized in April 2026 under newly formed parent RED Group Ltd. The company delivers complex new-build, refurbishment, cut-and-carve, and extension projects typically valued between £10m and £60m+ for institutional real estate investors, property developers, hotel operators, and select public-sector clients across London, the South West, the East of England, and the Midlands. Its primary service verticals are commercial real estate, hotels and hospitality, residential, senior living, student accommodation, and healthcare/education, with notable credentials including the UK's first net carbon zero hotel (voco Zeal, Exeter) and multiple BREEAM Outstanding/WELL Platinum-rated schemes.

The Group operates through six divisions — RED London (£10m–£50m projects), RED Special Projects (up to £10m), RED South West (Bristol and Exeter), RED East, RED Major Projects (£60m+), and RED Tailored (luxury hotel sector specialist) — supported by two wholly-owned in-house capabilities: ONE MEP, an in-house mechanical and electrical services consultancy-contractor, and Form (Midlands), a bespoke joinery manufacturer acquired in 2025. Project execution is governed by "The RED Way," an internal gateway process with three levels of project auditing and fortnightly site inspections, and the business maintains ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Constructionline Gold, and CIOB Chartered Building Company credentials.

RED generates revenue through fixed-price and construction management contracts on a project-by-project basis, with FY2025 turnover of £170m and FY2026 turnover projected at approximately £200m. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales via divisional teams, targeting long-tail enterprise relationships rather than volume channel distribution; pricing is bespoke per contract and not publicly disclosed. Sustainability is positioned as a core differentiator via the RED to Green strategy (Net Zero Scopes 1 & 2 by 2030, 99.3% non-hazardous waste diversion since 2024) and a dedicated in-house BREEAM-accredited sustainability team.

Name

RED Construction Group

Legal name

RED Construction Group Ltd

Website

https://redconstruction.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RED Construction Group is a UK specialist main contractor founded in 2015, delivering complex £10m–£60m+ new-build, refurbishment, and cut-and-carve projects for institutional real estate investors, developers, and hotel operators across London, the South West, the East of England, and the Midlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Main contracting services
• Building refurbishment
• Commercial new builds
• Hotel construction delivery
• Construction project delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction contracts: RED generates revenue through fixed-price or construction management contracts as a main contractor delivering new build, refurbishment, and extension projects across commercial, residential, hospitality, and public sectors. Revenue is project-based and one-time per contract, with annual turnover approaching £200 million.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RED Construction Group is a UK specialist main contractor delivering complex construction projects including new builds, refurbishments, cut-and-carve structural modifications, and extensions across commercial, residential, hotel, hospitality, healthcare, education, senior living, and student accommodation sectors. The company serves institutional investors, property developers, hotel operators, and public sector clients through regional divisions in London, South West, East of England, and the Midlands, with projects typically valued between £10M and £60M+.

Product overview

RED Construction Group is a specialist main contractor offering a portfolio of distinct regional divisions and in-house capabilities for complex construction projects across the UK. The Group operates through six regional/service divisions: RED London (£10M-£50M projects), RED Special Projects (up to £10M), RED South West (Bristol/Exeter), RED East (Eastern/Home Counties), RED Major Projects (£60M+), and RED Tailored (luxury hotels £10m+). In-house capabilities include ONE MEP (mechanical and electrical services) and Form (Midlands) bespoke joinery. Core construction services span cut & carve, new build, refurbishment, and extension, delivered across industry sectors including commercial, hotels, student accommodation, residential, senior living, education, healthcare, and cladding remediation. The company employs over 250 people and targets annual turnover approaching £200m.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RED London: Delivers high-value cut-and-carve refurbishments, restorations, fit-outs, and new-build projects ranging from £10M to £50M in the capital.
• RED South West
• RED East
• RED Special Projects
• RED Major Projects
• RED Tailored

Products and services

• RED London Regional construction division delivering high-value cut-and-carve refurbishments, restorations, fit-outs, and new-build projects in London ranging from £10M to £50M.
• RED Special Projects London-focused division focused on creativity, precision, and agility, specialising in structural alterations, refurbishment, and fit-out projects up to £10M.
• RED South West Regional division based in Bristol and Exeter delivering major projects across the South West with deep regional insight, local collaboration, and a focus on sustainability.
• RED East Regional division operating across the Eastern and Home Counties and into the Midlands, combining regional expertise with Group-wide capabilities.
• RED Major Projects Division focused on delivering large-scale, high-value schemes valued at £60M and above, drawing on the Group's track record and covenant strength developed over the past decade.
• RED Tailored Division specialising in the luxury hotel sector, delivering high-end, luxury and bespoke fit-out projects in the hotel sector including hotels, residential developments, and restaurants.
• ONE MEP In-house mechanical and electrical services provider offering design, installation, commissioning, and aftercare for building services across multiple sectors of the built environment.
• Form (Midlands) Acquired bespoke joinery manufacturer based in Leicestershire, providing high-quality timber solutions across the UK and Europe as an in-house capability of RED Construction Group.
• Cut & Carve Construction Services Specialist service delivering precision structural modifications and complex cut-and-carve works requiring careful planning, detailed engineering, and skilled execution in occupied and constrained buildings.
• New Build Construction Services Delivery of high-performance, sustainable buildings from the ground up, including landmark hotels, commercial spaces, and residential schemes.
• Refurbishment Construction Services Specialist complex refurbishments maintaining, repairing, and renewing buildings to extend lifespan and meet modern needs while preserving architectural heritage.
• Extension Construction Services Vertical additions and complex reconfigurations, including structural alterations and façade retention, designed to unlock value and extend the asset potential of existing buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.3% of non-hazardous waste diverted from landfill since 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Form (Midlands)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2025Acquired in 2025, Form brings best-in-class bespoke joinery manufacturing into RED's supply chain. Leicestershire facility provides bespoke timber solutions across the UK and Europe for multi-sector delivery.
• Circular Steel 2025minorOthers · 1 January 2025Industry sponsorship for circular steel initiative supporting innovation and material reuse in the steel supply chain.
• Community Wood RecyclingminorOthersPartnership for circular economy and material reuse in construction waste management. Supports RED's sustainability objectives through wood recycling and reuse.
• PowerdayminorOthersWaste management partner for tracking and diverting construction waste from landfill. Contributed to 99.3% non-hazardous waste diversion rate.
• Strive DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for local community recruitment and employment initiatives. Supports RED's social value commitments through local SME engagement and workforce development.
• Construction SportminorOthersMental health and wellbeing partnership supporting construction industry workforce welfare through sporting activities and community building.
• Mates in MindminorOthersMental health charity partnership providing support for construction industry mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
• Pancreatic Cancer UKminorOthersCharitable partner; RED teams have raised over £200,000 since 2022 for pancreatic cancer research and support.
• London's Air AmbulanceminorOthersCharitable partner; supported alongside Pancreatic Cancer UK with fundraising activities.
• ONE MEPcoreTechnology or IntegrationIn-house mechanical and electrical services consultancy-contractor, born from RED London's team. Provides design, installation, commissioning, and aftercare for building services across sectors.
• Great Ormond Street HospitalminorOthersCharitable beneficiary; one of several charities supported by RED in 2025 through fundraising activities.
• Prostate Cancer UKminorOthersCharitable beneficiary supported through RED's 2025 fundraising activities.
• Black Girls in Property ProgrammeminorOthersPartnership with The Land Collective on Black Girls in Property Programme hosting site visits to inspire diverse youth careers in construction.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• McLaren Construction Group: Privately-held UK main contractor with comparable revenue scale and specialism in commercial, residential, and hotel refurbishment. Closest direct competitor to RED in the mid-market £10m–£60m+ specialist contractor space.
• ISG: UK fit-out and construction specialist with strong presence in commercial office, hospitality, and refurbishment — overlapping segments with RED's special projects and London divisions.
• Bowmer + Kirkland: Privately-held UK contractor with comparable revenue scale and specialism in commercial, hotel, and leisure sectors. Strong overlap in heritage refurbishment and complex urban projects.

Broad incumbents

• Willmott Dixon: Private UK contractor with strong sustainability credentials and comparable activity in offices, education, leisure, and residential. Direct competitor on public sector and sustainability-led schemes.
• Sir Robert McAlpine: Established UK family-owned contractor with deep heritage refurbishment and complex cut-and-carve credentials. Comparable on major commercial and hotel projects but typically operating at larger scale.
• Kier Group: Listed UK infrastructure and construction group with comparable building services across commercial, health, and education. Alastair Gordon-Stewart (RED's Group FD) brings 12 years of senior finance experience from Kier, reflecting cultural and operational alignment.
• Mace Group: Global consultancy and construction firm with a strong UK main contracting business. Directly comparable in commercial, hospitality, and major project delivery, with a significantly larger scale and broader service portfolio than RED.
• Skanska UK: International contractor with significant UK operations in commercial, healthcare, and education. Direct competitor on large commercial and sustainability-led schemes, with significantly greater balance sheet capacity.
• Wates Group: UK private main contractor with comparable commercial, residential, and public sector exposure. Larger revenue base and national footprint, but similarly focused on relationship-driven delivery with institutional clients.

Others

• Gleeds: Global construction consultancy. Comparable in the UK construction ecosystem through overlap with RED's institutional investor and developer clients, though operating as a consultancy rather than main contractor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance40 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 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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