How we select the top construction companies in the North East
We’ve curated the Barbour ABI data to bring you the top construction companies in the North East 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.
Bowmer & Kirkland Limited is Top Construction Company in North East
According to Barbour ABI planning data, Bowmer & Kirkland Limited is the top construction company in the North East with seven projects valued at £654m. In second place is Persimmon Homes (East Yorkshire) Limited with 14 projects valued at £287m. Kier Group Plc takes third place in the top construction companies in the North East with two projects valued at £240m.
Last updated: February 2026
Top Construction Companies 2026
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| Position | Contractor | Project Count | Total Project Value | View Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowmer & Kirkland Limited | 7 | £ 654,168,725 | View Projects |
| 2 | Persimmon Homes (East Yorkshire) Limited | 14 | £ 287,075,000 | View Projects |
| 3 | Kier Group Plc | 2 | £ 240,000,000 | View Projects |
| 4 | Bellway Homes | 7 | £ 186,855,641 | View Projects |
| 5 | Taylor Wimpey | 8 | £ 175,710,000 | View Projects |
| 6 | Berkeley DeVeer | 4 | £ 121,080,000 | View Projects |
| 7 | MJ Gleeson Group PLC | 9 | £ 103,060,000 | View Projects |
| 8 | Caddick Construction Limited | 3 | £ 97,800,000 | View Projects |
| 9 | ESH Group | 6 | £ 96,900,000 | View Projects |
| 10 | Robertson Group Limited | 7 | £ 94,021,000 | View Projects |
| 11 | Willmott Dixon Holdings Limited | 3 | £ 90,907,500 | View Projects |
| 12 | BAM Construction | 2 | £ 88,429,173 | View Projects |
| 13 | Barratt Homes | 3 | £ 86,780,000 | View Projects |
| 14 | Morgan Sindall Group | 4 | £ 75,495,500 | View Projects |
| 15 | Strata Group (Yorkshire) Limited | 2 | £ 72,420,000 | View Projects |
| 16 | Vistry North East | 1 | £ 72,313,433 | View Projects |
| 17 | Keepmoat | 3 | £ 72,180,000 | View Projects |
| 18 | Miller Homes | 3 | £ 71,000,000 | View Projects |
| 19 | Tilbury Douglas | 5 | £ 64,928,663 | View Projects |
| 20 | Galliford Try Construction | 2 | £ 43,800,000 | View Projects |
| 21 | Adderstone Properties | 4 | £ 41,122,361 | View Projects |
| 22 | Places For People | 2 | £ 38,975,000 | View Projects |
| 23 | Brims Construction Limited | 5 | £ 37,457,350 | View Projects |
| 24 | South Tees Development Corporation | 1 | £ 35,781,000 | View Projects |
| 25 | GMI Construction Group Plc | 4 | £ 30,700,000 | View Projects |
Top Construction Companies across the UK
Barbour ABI tracks and reports on companies working on projects 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.
