Watkins Jones & Sons hit the big time in May, and Bovis dislodges Sir Robert McAlpine from top spot.
A Welsh contractor has made its first appearance in the barometer monthly league table thanks to a £23m deal in Greater Manchester.

Watkin Jones debuted in 16th place after winning the contract to build a mixed-use scheme for Opal Developments.

Meanwhile, Australian contractor Multiplex re-entered the table with an £80m development in east London, and Bovis Lend Lease secured the top spot with nine contracts worth £213m. Sir Robert McAlpine, top dog last month, fell back to second. This result helped Bovis maintain its commanding lead in the yearly table, ahead of HBG.

The top three clients and architects were almost unchanged, with J Sainsbury handing out the most work and HOK International bagging the most contracts.

How the tables work

To qualify for the tables, companies must have been identified on two or more projects fitting the criteria below in the past 12 months. Projects must:
  • be of precisely calculated or confirmed value
  • have reached the main contract stage
  • be valued at £1m or more
  • be in the UK. Residential, civil engineering or overseas contracts are excluded. Student accommodation is included.

    • Postscript

    This information is compiled for Building by Emap Glenigan, which analyses an average of 8500 construction projects each week. Any queries should be faxed to Robert Davis, publishing and research manager, on 01202-417134. For further details, call Emap Glenigan on 01202-432121.

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