How we select the top construction companies in the South East
We’ve curated the Barbour ABI data to bring you the top 25 construction companies in the South 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.
Bouygues Travaux Publics-Murphy Joint Venture is Top Construction Company in South East
According to Barbour ABI planning data, Bouygues Travaux Publics-Murphy Joint Venture is the top construction company in the South East with one project valued at £11bn. The project associated to this ranking is the Lower Thames Tunnel Crossing in Kent. In second place is Vistry Partnerships with 23 projects valued at £544m. Barratt Homes takes third place with 25 projects in the South East valued at £471m.
Last Updated: February 2026
Top Construction Companies 2026
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| Position | Contractor | Project Count | Total Project Value | View Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bouygues Travaux Publics-Murphy Joint Venture | 1 | £ 11,000,000,000 | View Projects |
| 2 | Vistry Partnerships | 23 | £ 544,150,000 | View Projects |
| 3 | Barratt Homes | 25 | £ 470,643,750 | View Projects |
| 4 | Giles Lane Investments Limited | 1 | £ 418,000,000 | View Projects |
| 5 | Persimmon Homes (East Yorkshire) Limited | 15 | £ 324,855,000 | View Projects |
| 6 | Taylor Wimpey | 15 | £ 321,040,000 | View Projects |
| 7 | Countryside Properties (UK) Limited | 4 | £ 319,420,000 | View Projects |
| 8 | Wates Construction Limited | 6 | £ 313,850,529 | View Projects |
| 9 | Bellway Homes | 17 | £ 308,821,000 | View Projects |
| 10 | Winvic Construction Limited | 5 | £ 303,453,000 | View Projects |
| 11 | Laing O’Rourke Delivery Limited | 1 | £ 250,000,000 | View Projects |
| 12 | The Berkeley Group | 12 | £ 210,454,500 | View Projects |
| 13 | Bloor Homes | 10 | £ 186,790,000 | View Projects |
| 14 | Mace Limited | 2 | £ 178,000,000 | View Projects |
| 15 | Cala Group | 17 | £ 150,158,850 | View Projects |
| 16 | Hill Partnerships Limited | 8 | £ 142,395,000 | View Projects |
| 17 | Morgan Sindall Group | 11 | £ 141,935,080 | View Projects |
| 18 | Aylesford Heritage Limited | 1 | £ 133,000,000 | View Projects |
| 19 | Willmott Dixon Holdings Limited | 6 | £ 130,465,426 | View Projects |
| 20 | Kier Group Plc | 6 | £ 129,054,107 | View Projects |
| 21 | Mildren Construction Limited | 8 | £ 124,100,000 | View Projects |
| 22 | PMC Building | 2 | £ 119,000,000 | View Projects |
| 23 | Bargate Homes Limited | 4 | £ 116,800,000 | View Projects |
| 24 | Chartway Group Limited | 5 | £ 115,560,000 | View Projects |
| 25 | Bewley Homes Plc | 8 | £ 114,473,000 | 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.
