How we select the top construction companies in the East of England
We’ve curated the Barbour ABI data to bring you the top construction companies in the East of England in 2026. This includes the top contractors by total value of projects across all sectors with a start date 6 months back, and 6 months forward. We track tier 1 contractor and subcontractor activity across the UK.
Barratt Homes is Top Construction Company in East of England
According to Barbour ABI planning data, Barratt Homes is the top construction company in the UK with 15 projects valued at £409m. In second place is Skanska UK with 2 projects valued at £392m. Persimmon Homes (East Yorkshire) Limited takes third place in the top construction companies in the East of England with 15 projects valued at £339m.
Last updated: February 2026
Top Construction Companies 2026
Regional Tables: United Kingdom | London | South East | South West | East Midlands | West Midlands | Northern Ireland | North West | Wales | Yorkshire & the Humber | North East | Scotland
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| Position | Contractor | Project Count | Total Project Value | View Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barratt Homes | 15 | £ 409,284,500 | View Projects |
| 2 | Skanska UK | 2 | £ 392,000,000 | View Projects |
| 3 | Persimmon Homes (East Yorkshire) Limited | 15 | £ 338,895,000 | View Projects |
| 4 | Kier Group Plc | 12 | £ 244,343,995 | View Projects |
| 5 | Hill Partnerships Limited | 15 | £ 234,985,000 | View Projects |
| 6 | Bellway Homes | 9 | £ 229,665,000 | View Projects |
| 7 | Bowmer & Kirkland Limited | 6 | £ 221,104,123 | View Projects |
| 8 | Wates Construction Limited | 3 | £ 205,000,000 | View Projects |
| 9 | Morgan Sindall Group | 14 | £ 196,960,000 | View Projects |
| 10 | Willmott Dixon Holdings Limited | 5 | £ 191,071,677 | View Projects |
| 11 | Taylor Wimpey | 11 | £ 183,430,000 | View Projects |
| 12 | Balfour Beatty Group Limited | 2 | £ 168,000,000 | View Projects |
| 13 | JRL Group | 1 | £ 145,000,000 | View Projects |
| 14 | SDC Construction Group | 2 | £ 145,000,000 | View Projects |
| 15 | McLaren Construction Limited | 2 | £ 140,465,500 | View Projects |
| 16 | Hopkins Homes Limited | 6 | £ 137,940,000 | View Projects |
| 17 | Bloor Homes | 9 | £ 118,330,000 | View Projects |
| 18 | Vistry Partnerships | 8 | £ 115,180,000 | View Projects |
| 19 | Countryside Properties (UK) Limited | 6 | £ 108,030,000 | View Projects |
| 20 | FC Palmer And Sons | 1 | £ 100,000,000 | View Projects |
| 21 | Denbury Homes Limited | 7 | £ 92,890,000 | View Projects |
| 22 | British Solar Renewables | 3 | £ 91,490,000 | View Projects |
| 23 | Cala Group | 6 | £ 87,845,000 | View Projects |
| 24 | Crest Nicholson South | 5 | £ 84,350,000 | View Projects |
| 25 | R G Carter Cambridge Limited | 6 | £ 82,169,000 | View Projects |
| 26 | Ryan Group | 1 | £ 80,000,000 | View Projects |
| 27 | Wavensmere Homes Limited | 1 | £ 77,000,000 | View Projects |
| 28 | The Berkeley Group | 2 | £ 76,375,000 | View Projects |
| 29 | Norfolk Homes Limited | 3 | £ 75,260,000 | View Projects |
| 30 | Glencar Construction Limited | 2 | £ 71,257,000 | View Projects |
League Tables from Barbour ABI
Barbour ABI tracks and reports on projects happening across the UK from pre-planning stages right through to completion. Our 3,000 happy clients use this data to supply their products and services on projects that are right for them, with the most up-to-date contact information available on the market.
Top Construction Projects
Access the top 100 construction projects happening in the UK. The projects are ranked by total value of projects across a 12-month period and can be filtered by sector, location, start date, value, and links straight to the Barbour ABI project leads platform. View the top construction projects overall in the UK as well as major regions and cities.
Tender League Tables
View the latest and hottest projects out to tender in the UK. Filter by value, location, number of bidders, start dates, and link straight to the Barbour ABI project leads platform to see the project in full detail. The Tender League Tables are separated by sector to give you the most insights on construction activity in your field.
Monthly Top 50 League Tables from Barbour ABI
Barbour ABI’s Top 50 League Tables is designed to provide company intelligence for those working within construction and beyond. We report on the top 50 clients, architects and contractors for the month, as well as the last 12 months.
We publish these league tables directly on our website each and every month for free.
