What MGM Construction does

MGM Construction Ltd, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Gateshead, is a specialist UK property refurbishment contractor operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of London-listed Northern Bear PLC. The company delivers construction, restoration and fit-out services across six service lines: heritage, healthcare, education, preservation (damp and timber treatment), frameworks, and new build, with a direct workforce of approximately 60 employees (three directors, 20 office-based, 40 site operatives) including in-house stonemasons and CSRT-qualified surveyors. Customers are predominantly UK public-sector and heritage organisations (English Heritage, National Trust, NHS Trusts, multiple northern councils, Northumbria University) alongside selected private commercial clients (Rowen Homes, Gentoo), with projects typically valued between £200K and £3M+.

The business is built on craft-led, compliance-credentialed delivery rather than proprietary technology: specialist capabilities include heritage and listed-building restoration, BM TRADA-certified fire door installation and inspection (one of few certified contractors in the North-East), and Property Care Association-accredited damp and timber preservation with over 35 years of operating history. MGM secured positions on the NEUPC Major Conservation Works and Maintenance Services Framework (Lots 1 and 2) in 2025, extending addressable geography from the North East into Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands and West Midlands.

Revenue is generated through project-based contracts awarded via competitive tender or direct appointment, with multi-year framework agreements providing recurring pipeline; pricing is bespoke per project and not publicly disclosed. The model combines high-touch tendering with framework-led public-sector procurement, while Northern Bear PLC provides capital and strategic backing that has been used to professionalise leadership (Operations, Commercial, and Heritage Contracts Director-level hires between 2022 and 2025) and to target higher-value, more complex schemes.

Name

MGM Construction

Legal name

MGM Construction Ltd

Website

https://mgmconstruction.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MGM Construction Ltd is a UK specialist property refurbishment contractor, founded 1986 in Gateshead, delivering heritage restoration, healthcare, education, preservation and new-build services to public-sector and private clients across four UK regions via a ~60-strong direct workforce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialist Property Refurbishment and Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail & Mixed-Use Commercial Construction (IMAFACAB), Healthcare Facility Construction (Hospitals, Clinics, Labs) (IMAFACAD), Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF), Capital Projects, Renovation & Minor Construction (EDALALAF)

Keywords

• Property refurbishment services
• Heritage building restoration
• Fire door installation
• Damp timber preservation
• Listed building conservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Gateshead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and Refurbishment Contracts: Project-based revenue from construction, refurbishment, and restoration contracts for public and private sector clients. Revenue is generated through competitive tenders, framework agreements, and direct contract awards for projects ranging from small works to major refurbishments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MGM Construction is a specialist property refurbishment contractor delivering construction, restoration, and preservation services across six sectors: Education, Healthcare, Heritage, Preservation, Frameworks, and New Build. The company undertakes contracts ranging from small private dwellings to large commercial and public buildings, with core specialisms in listed building restoration, damp and timber preservation, and BM TRADA-certified fire door installation. Services are delivered by a direct workforce of approximately 60 employees for local authorities, heritage organisations, healthcare providers, universities, and private commercial clients.

Product overview

MGM Construction offers a portfolio of specialist construction and refurbishment services, operating as a single unified service offering across six core areas: Education, Healthcare, Heritage, Preservation, Frameworks, and New Build. The company specialises in property refurbishment, heritage restoration, and listed building works for local authorities, heritage organisations, and private customers across the North East and wider UK. The services are delivered through an in-house team of approximately 60 employees including directors, office-based personnel, and on-site operatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heritage Services Specialist construction and restoration services for historic and listed buildings, including heritage preservation and conservation work. Delivered by an in-house team including stonemasons and CSRT-qualified surveyors for heritage organisations such as English Heritage, National Trust, and The Auckland Project.
• Preservation Services Property preservation services including damp proofing, timber treatment (dry rot and wet rot remediation), and structural repair for heritage, residential, and commercial properties. PCA-accredited with over 35 years of experience.
• Fire Door Services BM TRADA certified fire door installation, inspection and maintenance services. One of only a few BM TRADA certified contractors in the North-East region, providing independent third-party certified fire safety work for public and private sector clients.
• Healthcare Construction and Refurbishment Construction, refurbishment, and fit-out services for healthcare facilities including hospitals and medical buildings. Proven capability delivering projects in live clinical environments with infection control and patient safety compliance for NHS Trusts and healthcare providers.
• Education Construction and Refurbishment Construction and refurbishment services for educational facilities and institutions, including Grade II listed university buildings. Delivered via the NEUPC Major Conservation Works and Maintenance Services Framework covering North-East, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, and West Midlands.
• New Build Services New construction and build services for commercial, residential, and community projects, complementing MGM's refurbishment heritage with full project delivery capability.
• Framework Agreement Services Framework agreement services for local authorities, housing associations, and public sector organisations across property maintenance, refurbishment, and conservation. Includes NEUPC Major Conservation Works and Maintenance Services Framework Lots 1 and 2.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shortlisted for 2025 Constructing Excellence North East Awards in Regeneration/Conservation and Retrofit categories
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NEUPC (North East Universities Purchasing Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2025MGM Construction secured a place on the NEUPC Major Conservation Works and Maintenance Services Framework covering universities across North-East, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, and West Midlands. Awarded Lot 1 (Major Conservation Works) and Lot 2 (Cyclical Maintenance and Large-Scale Repairs).
• CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CBRE GWS for external remedial works on the Grade II listed Sutherland Building at Northumbria University. CBRE GWS provides integrated facilities, project and property management services.
• The Auckland ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegeneration charity behind Auckland Castle estate. MGM has delivered multiple projects including wall repairs (£500k), The Great Garden water feature, and continues work on restoration and landscaping schemes. Marked as third project at the site.
• HUSKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sustainable housing initiative involving conversion of forgotten spaces into high-quality, affordable, sustainable homes across UK towns and cities.
• Property Care Association (PCA)coreTechnology or IntegrationMGM is a long-standing member of the Property Care Association which promotes best practice in the preservation industry. Members are regularly audited and uphold rigorous industry standards.
• BM TRADAcoreTechnology or IntegrationBM TRADA is a UKAS-accredited certification body providing independent, third-party certification for fire doors. MGM holds BM TRADA certification for fire door installation, inspection and maintenance - one of only a few certified contractors in the North-East region.
• Constructing Excellence North EastminorOthersIndustry body running annual awards recognizing excellence in construction. MGM shortlisted in 2025 for Regeneration/Conservation and Retrofit categories.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Robertson Group: Scottish-headquartered construction, infrastructure and facilities group with heritage refurbishment, healthcare and education capabilities. Comparable in multi-sector regional contracting and framework-based public-sector work.
• Seddon Group: North West England-based regional contractor of similar size with refurbishment, heritage and public-sector framework work. Comparable in regional scale, project mix and customer profile.
• Bowmer + Kirkland: Derbyshire-based regional contractor delivering heritage, commercial and institutional projects across the Midlands and North. Comparable in operating geographies, heritage capability and public-sector client mix.
• Lindum Group: Lincolnshire-based regional contractor with restoration, heritage and commercial divisions. Comparable in heritage/refurbishment specialist positioning and East Midlands public-sector exposure.
• Beard Construction: Swindon-headquartered regional contractor of similar scale with heritage-sensitive construction across commercial, education and heritage sectors. Comparable in size, regional focus and public-sector framework exposure.

Direct peers

• Stepnell: Mid-sized regional contractor with a dedicated heritage and conservation division alongside commercial, education and healthcare construction. Comparable mix of heritage specialism and diversified public-sector work in a similar revenue band.
• Stonewest: UK specialist heritage stonemasonry and conservation contractor working on listed buildings, churches and historic estates. Closely comparable to MGM's heritage and conservation refurbishment core capability.

Broad incumbents

• Kier Group: Major UK infrastructure and construction group active in public-sector refurbishment, heritage and frameworks. Overlaps with MGM in heritage/public-sector tenders and framework positioning but at much larger scale.
• Morgan Sindall Group: National UK contractor with a fit-out/refurbishment division and heritage work via its construction services arm. Overlaps with MGM's commercial refurbishment and education/healthcare segments but at materially larger scale.
• Sir Robert McAlpine: Large UK contractor with a heritage and special works division active on listed buildings, conservation and complex refurbishment. Broader portfolio than MGM but directly overlaps in heritage and institutional refurbishment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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