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Clegg Construction named East Midlands Contractor of the Year

09 October 2024

Clegg Construction has scooped the prestigious ‘Contractor of the Year’ title at the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2024.

Clegg Construction’s £8.8m Nottinghamshire “skills hub” project takes a major step forward

07 October 2024

Clegg Construction’s project to deliver a £8.8m skills hub designed to train Nottinghamshire-based students for careers in emerging industries continues to progress well, ahead of its completion next summer, with the scheme’s ste...

Topping out ceremony held by Clegg Construction at The Fabric Works in Leeds

03 October 2024

Clegg Construction has held a topping out ceremony at The Fabric Works in Leeds to mark a key milestone in the development of the £37m student accommodation scheme.

Care home bird boxes designed by local primary school students🕊

13 August 2024

Whilst constructing Barchester Healthcare’s Highfield Care Home in Tadcaster, Clegg held a bird box design competition at the nearby Barkston Ash Primary School as part of an initiative to help educate pupils on the importance of enhancing b...

Clegg's Peterborough College scheme lands a perfect CCS score

13 August 2024

A huge congratulations to Roger and the team leading the construction of Peterborough College’s highly-anticipated Centre for Green Technology on achieving a perfect 45/45 on the project’s latest Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) m...

Clegg Construction celebrates Yorkshire Day 2024!

01 August 2024

Clegg Construction is celebrating Yorkshire Day by reflecting on how the company is helping to shape the county.The Clegg team has delivered multiple new build and refurbishment projects in Leeds, Sheffield, Wakefield, York and other parts of York...

Clegg Construction completes third care home for Avery Healthcare

22 July 2024

Clegg Construction has completed a £10.3m care home in Peterborough - the third the company has delivered in partnership with Avery Healthcare.

Graduation success for Clegg Construction bid manager

17 July 2024

Clegg Construction bid manager Cian Webb has graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a BSc Hons in Construction Management.

Sheffield apartment scheme delivered by Clegg Construction wins an Energy Efficiency Award

04 July 2024

A £28.7m, 11-storey apartment scheme delivered by Clegg Construction in Sheffield has won an award at the Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Awards.

Eleven-storey apartment scheme delivered by Clegg Construction a finalist in Energy Efficiency Awards

19 June 2024

The Ironworks, an 11-storey apartment scheme delivered by Clegg Construction in Sheffield has been named as a finalist in the Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Awards.

Clegg Construction hands over Premier Inn scheme

13 June 2024

Clegg Construction has completed a highly sustainable, Premier Inn hotel in the shadow of York’s ancient city walls.

Clegg Group partners with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

02 June 2024

Clegg Group has partnered with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust as part of its commitment to the environment and sustainability, making nature part of its business.

Clegg Construction completes £9m care home near Tadcaster

22 May 2024

Clegg Construction has handed over a new 65-bedroom care home to Barchester Healthcare.

Clegg Construction completes Maltby Grammar School renovation scheme

28 April 2024

Clegg Construction has completed an exciting £5.9m renovation scheme to transform Maltby Grammar School near Rotherham into a community resource and education centre.

Clegg Construction opens the door on its Centre for Green Technology

22 February 2024

Contractor Clegg Construction is inviting members of the public to a behind-the-scenes tour of its £13.5m Peterborough College development. The company is building a new three-storey Centre for Green Technology for the Inspire Education Gro...

Clegg appoints new MD as Simon Blackburn plans to retire

11 January 2024

After a long and successful career in the construction industry, and with more than 20 years at the helm of Clegg Construction as Managing Director, Simon Blackburn has announced his retirement.

Clegg Construction starts work on Centre for Green Technology at Peterborough College

14 December 2023

Clegg Construction has broken ground on a £13.5m Centre for Green Technology at Peterborough College.

Clegg Construction stages topping out ceremony at apartment scheme in Leeds

06 December 2023

Clegg Construction has held a topping out ceremony at an 11-storey apartment complex being built for property developer Rise Homes in Leeds.

Clegg Construction starts work on £35m student accommodation scheme in Leeds

02 November 2023

Clegg Construction has broken ground on a new £35m student accommodation scheme in Leeds, consisting of 402 purpose built studios – just next door to where the company is currently delivering a 185-apartment build-to-rent development.

Clegg Construction wins internationally recognised health and safety accolade from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

01 November 2023

Clegg Construction has fought off stiff international competition to scoop a prestigious RoSPA Award, demonstrating its commitment to health and safety excellence.

Clegg Construction appointed on multi-million-pound hotel refurb

12 October 2023

Clegg Construction has been appointed to deliver a multi-million-pound refurbishment at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Leeds.

Clegg Construction completes £28.7m Ironworks build-to-rent scheme in Sheffield

05 October 2023

Clegg Construction has handed over a £28.7m, 11-storey apartment scheme in Sheffield.

Clegg Construction tackles Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in aid of local young person's charity

04 October 2023

On Saturday 30th September, a team of Clegg Construction employees and partners laced up their walking boots to participate in Yorkshire’s Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for Nottinghamshire young person’s charity, Base 51.

Clegg Group celebrates Nottinghamshire Day with milestone

25 August 2023

Clegg Construction's parent company, Clegg Group, is celebrating 25 years of being based in Nottingham.

Clegg Construction donates to Yorkshire food bank

09 August 2023

Clegg Construction has handed over hundreds of pounds worth of food, toiletries, nappies and other items to Maltby Foodbank in Yorkshire.

University of Nottingham Master’s student enjoys work experience at Clegg Construction

26 July 2023

Clegg Construction was recently joined by a University of Nottingham Master’s student looking to gain meaningful work experience in the weird and wonderful world of marketing.

Clegg reaches finals in SCAPE's Charity Football Tournament 2023

24 May 2023

We really enjoyed taking part in SCAPE’s Charity Football Tournament last week, where Clegg made it to the final after going head-to-head (or foot-to-foot?) with 7 teams of fellow framework partners.

Florence Boot Hall project Highly Commended in East Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards 2023

04 May 2023

A highly sustainable, £10.2m renovation scheme that will provide University of Nottingham (UoN) students with accessible, comfortable and modern accommodation facilities has been Highly Commended in the Large-Scale Project of the Year catego...

Notts student accommodation project managed by Clegg shortlisted for an energy efficiency award

26 April 2023

A major refurbishment project being undertaken by Clegg Construction in partnership with the University of Nottingham has been shortlisted for an East Midlands Energy Efficiency Award.

Clegg Construction starts work on Maltby Grammar School renovation project

17 April 2023

Clegg Construction has started work on an exciting £5.9m renovation scheme to repurpose the derelict Maltby Grammar School near Rotherham into a community resource and education facility.

Brothers at Clegg Construction highlight career paths in the construction sector

06 March 2023

Two brothers who both work for construction company Clegg are highlighting the different career routes into the building industry.

Christmas Jumper Day at Clegg HQ

12 December 2022

Christmas Jumper Day 2022 saw Clegg Construction and Clegg Food Projects join forces to raise money for Save the Children UK.

Michael Sims appointed as Commercial Director at Clegg Construction

02 November 2022

Please join us in welcoming Michael Sims to Clegg Construction's Senior Management Team as Commercial Director.

Clegg Construction appointed on 148-bed apartment scheme

27 October 2022

Clegg Construction has started work on a key apartment development in Birmingham – its second in the same street.

Timber frame goes up on Clegg Construction’s Premier Inn project

18 October 2022

Clegg Construction has reached a milestone in its project to build a £16m Premier Inn hotel in York.

Clegg Construction recognised by Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

07 September 2022

Clegg Construction is thrilled to have been recognised by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) in testament to the company’s continued support of the armed forces community.

Clegg reflects on projects delivered in home county on Nottinghamshire Day

24 August 2022

In honour of Nottinghamshire Day, specialist construction partner Clegg Construction reflects on landmark projects it has delivered across the county over recent decades.

Clegg Construction re-appointed to Scape’s Regional Construction Framework (RCF)

28 July 2022

Clegg Construction has been re-appointed to Scape’s Regional Construction Framework (RCF) to deliver projects across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Peterborough, and Suffolk.

Avery Healthcare appoints Clegg Construction to deliver new Peterborough care facility

09 June 2022

Clegg Construction has been appointed to build a high-quality care home in Peterborough, in a contract worth £10m.

£11m contract sees leading building company go back to school

04 March 2022

LEADING East Midlands contractor Clegg Construction is going back to school after winning an £11m contract to expand the facilities at Carlton le Willows Academy in Gedling, Nottinghamshire. Phase one of the project, which gets underway thi...

CLEGG APPOINTED TO MULTI-MILLION-POUND REFURBISHMENT OF HISTORIC UNIVERSITY HALL

27 September 2021

STUDENTS in Nottingham will benefit from high-quality, sustainable accommodation as early as next year, as Clegg Construction begins a refurbishment project at the historic Florence Boot Hall. The University of Nottingham hall of residence, which ...

Luxury build-to-rent scheme gets started in Sheffield

20 August 2021

Work has advanced at Founders Yard, a new ten storey build-to-rent (BTR) scheme on the site of the former Queens Hotel in Scotland Street, Sheffield for RISE Homes.

Completion for leading hotel chain

08 July 2021

A multi-million-pound 81-bed Travelodge hotel has completed at Stockley Park in Uxbridge with a great combination of retail and leisure spaces.

Gilders Yard reaches new heights with topping out ceremony

23 June 2021

A historic development in the West Midlands has moved one step closer to completion following a topping out ceremony on 22 June.

Multi-million-pound project completed at Calder Park

11 March 2021

Successfully delivering the new regional office and control centre for Highways England and our second commercial project at Calder Park in Wakefield.

£16m Coventry student accommodation completes

23 November 2020

A new £16m student accommodation, which includes the conversion of Grade II listed buildings alongside two new builds, has been completed for Kier Property.

£26m Birmingham student accommodation completed in time for students moving in

09 November 2020

We are very pleased to announce the completion of a new state-of-the-art £26m student accommodation facility on Upper Dean Street in Birmingham in time for students moving in.

CLEGG COMPLETES HIGH QUALITY FACILITY FOR CARE UK

05 October 2020

We are delighted to have finished a new, high specification care facility in Leicestershire for residential care home leaders Care UK.

COVID-19: An update

22 September 2020

The health and safety of our staff, partners, and the public are of paramount importance and central to our business operations.

CLEGG PICKS UP THE PACE AT £10M HERTFORDSHIRE CARE HOME

24 June 2020

Work on a £10m Hertfordshire-based care home project has continued on site throughout the pandemic to reach its first major milestone, with the steel structure now in place.

COVID-19: How are we responding?

02 April 2020

Following recent updates from the UK government regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus), we wanted to inform you of how we are responding.

Clegg Awarded on a New Framework

03 December 2019

Clegg Construction has been awarded a place on a new Procure Partnerships National Framework

More amazing drone shots of Oakham Nursing Home

15 October 2019

Some more amazing drone shots showing all around the build of our Nursing Home project in Oakham. The work is progressing well for a summer 2020 completion.

Time capsule buried at new primary school

14 October 2019

A time capsule has been buried at a new £7m primary school which has been built by Clegg Construction.

Progression drone shots of the Oakham Nursing Home project

09 September 2019

Amazing drone shots showing the great progress being made on the 60-bed Nursing Home in Oakham

Lubbesthorpe Primary School project now complete

12 August 2019

We are proud to announce that our Lubbesthorpe Primary School project in Leicestershire is now complete. Another successful project delivered within the education sector, working collaboratively with our client ERB Drummond Deceased Will Trust. Sp...

Work is underway on multi-million pound nursing homes

08 July 2019

Work is underway on two new multi-million pound nursing homes which are being built

Drone footage of the Lubbesthorpe Primary School project

13 May 2019

Check out this fantastic drone footage of our Lubbesthorpe Primary School project on the outskirts of Leicester, this is the first of three schools on the development and the first intake is set for September.

Aston University's new Student Union building

11 March 2019

The interior of Aston University's new Student Union building looks amazing, showing the attractive lighting and modernity of this unique build that we have just completed. More external shots to follow very soon.

Local press coverage - Coventry for Kier Property

04 February 2019

We’ve had some great coverage of our 344 bedroom student accommodation build in Coventry for Kier Property in trade and local press including this story by Insider Media

Student development success

13 August 2018

A multi-million pound student apartment complex which is now one of Derby's tallest buildings has been completed.

Cambridge quiz night

30 July 2018

A total of £1,200 was raised at a charity quiz night sponsored by Clegg Construction's Cambridge office

Beautiful crematorium completed in Derby

12 July 2018

Clegg Construction has completed a new £3.6m crematorium in South Derbyshire

Cambridge office launches

20 June 2018

Drinks event held to mark our move into new region

Ground breaking ceremony at new primary school

18 June 2018

Work starts at new primary school in Leicestershire

£19m Steel City project starts

27 April 2018

We have started work on a new £19m student accommodation scheme in Sheffield city centre

A second scheme for Aston University

18 April 2018

New Student Union Building in the heart of the campus

Rachel Johns appointed to lead Cambridge office

16 April 2018

Clegg Construction has appointed Rachel Johns MCIOB to develop their presence in the East of England.

Work begins at Nottingham Trent University

23 March 2018

We have just started work on the new Reception and Environment Centre at Nottingham Trent University's Brackenhurst College.

Premier Inn handed over five weeks ahead of programme

31 January 2018

A new multi-million pound Premier Inn hotel in Leeds has been handed over five weeks ahead of schedule

Works complete at Burcot Grange

19 January 2018

Clegg Construction has completed a new multi-million pound care home in Worcestershire

Scape Group unveils £1.1bn Regional Construction Framework winners

03 January 2018

Scape Group, the public sector procurement specialist, has published details of the contract awards for the Scape Regional Framework.

A student room with a view

05 December 2017

Topping Out Ceremony held for Agard Court, Derby

New facility for the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies

15 November 2017

Clegg Construction has completed work on a major redevelopment and refurbishment project for Aston University.

Works complete at Provincial House

01 November 2017

The completion of Provincial House means we have delivered more than 1,400 student rooms across Sheffield, totally £53m.

Nottingham student accommodation ready for new academic year

22 September 2017

City centre student accommodation completed

Time capsule burial at Burcot Grange

22 September 2017

Local school helps celebrate new building!

New Science Facility for University of Wolverhampton

12 September 2017

Clegg Construction completes £10.1m Science, Technology and Prototyping Centre

Work starts at Aston University

20 July 2017

Major redevelop and refurbishment for Aston University

Clegg Construction to the rescue!

03 June 2017

Derby Firefighters conduct training exercise at Agard Street site

Sky's the limit for BBC Radio Derby

29 May 2017

Breakfast show broascast live from Clegg Construction site

Clegg Construction footballers help kick off charity event

24 May 2017

Cash raised for St Luke's Hospice Sheffield

Clegg Construction awarded RoSPA Gold Medal

27 April 2017

8th consecutive RoSPA Gold medal achieved

Work completes for OE Electrics

24 April 2017

New building will help to create 144 jobs in West Yorkshire

WI leads community effort for garden revamp!

17 March 2017

Work started to rejuvenate Barker Gate Rest Garden

Students visit Clegg Construction Site

21 December 2016

Clegg Construction were pleased to welcome nine groups of students from Nottingham Trent University to its Norwich Union House scheme during December.

Science Building Reaches Key Milestone

08 November 2016

Clegg Construction's Managing Director Simon Blackburn was delighted to attend the official topping out ceremony for the University of Wolverhampton's new £10.1million Science, Technology and Prototyping Centre.

Care home success

19 September 2016

Clegg Construction is pleased to announce it has been awarded a £4.6million scheme in Bromsgrove for luxury care home provider, Cinnamon Care Capital. Now on site, the project will provide 50 en suite rooms within the country setting of thei...

Yorkshire success continues

19 September 2016

Clegg Construction is pleased to announce it has been awarded two contracts in Yorkshire worth more than £14million.

Work experience taster for students

19 September 2016

Clegg Construction welcomes work experience candidates

EMPA Scheme completes

19 September 2016

Clegg Construction Ltd has just handed over the keys to the new Cardea Community Pavilion. Adjacent to numerous sports fields, the £1.1million facility for Peterborough City Council provides sports changing rooms, an assembly hall, kitchen a...

Site team success

19 September 2016

Three Clegg Construction schemes have made the prestigious RICS awards shortlist. The annual awards highlight construction excellence, showcasing innovative and inspirational buildings throughout the UK.