Impact in Structures

Align Property Partners

Align is committed to technical excellence, sustainable growth, and a people-first approach. Over the last decade, we have grown from a small team to over 160 employees across five offices, increasing revenue by £2 million and doubling gross profit in the past 18 months. Our expertise is demonstrated through key projects such as the North Northallerton Primary School and the Catterick Levelling Up Fund (LUF) development.The £7 million Northallerton school project, completed in June 2024, provided a high-quality, energy-efficient educational facility. A ‘fabric-first’ approach maximised sustainability, while innovative structural solutions reduced material costs and embodied carbon.The £21 million Catterick LUF project, set for completion in 2026, is regenerating the town centre with infrastructure improvements and sustainable design. Engineering solutions have reduced costs and environmental impact, ensuring long-term viability. These projects highlight Align’s ability to deliver innovative, high-quality engineering solutions that create lasting community benefits.

FC Civils Solution with EKFB

Set up in 2021, FCCS was pivotal in the redesign of HS2’s 900m Thame Valley Viaduct, developing a new predominantly prefabricated solution that saved carbon, time, cost and was safer to construct. In the last 18 months, staff numbers and turnover have doubled. FCCS is now working on four viaducts on HS2 and has played a key role in capturing and sharing lessons learned across both our own projects and those of the wider HS2 scheme. Originally conceptualised in Spain, the development of the design for the UK market and compliance with British Standards and environmental regulations has been an innovative transition and has paved the way for its wider use across the country. In a nation suffering from ever higher costs of major infrastructure, this type of “off-the-shelf” viaduct with its excellent sustainability credentials offers a huge potential for future improvement.

Kilnbridge

Over the past 18 months, Kilnbridge has successfully transitioned from a midsize operator to a major player among Building and Civil Engineering subcontractors. By strategically deploying its in-house structural services to complement its civil engineering and design capabilities, the contractor is now integral to the delivery of some of the most prestigious and high-profile projects in the UK’s built environment. The success of this strategy has led to the delivery of the firm’s largest and most complex projects in its history, achieved against a background of challenging macroeconomic circumstances and shifting political priorities in the built environment. It also can look back on two full financial years in its new Employee Ownership structure; in December 2024 it paid out a third sequential EO bonus to employees. Kilnbridge’s forecasted turnover for its 2025 fiscal year is projected to reach £150m, and its total secured order book has surpassed £250m.

Knight Architects

Knight Architects is one of the world's leading architectural practices specialising exclusively in bridge design. The award-winning studio of 26 talented designers exports its services to more than a dozen different countries for projects of all scales. Its innovative position and unique perspective as a trusted collaborator and "architect in the world of engineering" is welcomed by clients for the value-added from concept through design and procurement to completion and post-use. The studio's successful impact in newer markets as well as increasing influence in traditionally inaccessible sectors of existing markets has been borne out through strong financial growth and high staff retention.

Robert Bird Group

Even with uncertain market conditions, RBG has seen significant growth over the last 18 months with revenue increasing by 18% and profit increasing by 20%. Our Birmingham Office goes from strength to strength and has doubled in size over the last 18 months.Project sizes and status also continue to grow for our UK teams with flagship projects including Olympia and Camp Nou football stadium. Our excellent relationship with clients and partners allows us to unlock significant opportunities on the most complex of projects. On the Wet Dock Project in Scotland, this lead to savings of over £900k and 6-7 weeks in the construction programme.Our industry first Pre-Construction Solutions service was recently launched and is a construction advice consultancy service that replaces early contractor involvement. Coupled with our newly developed in-house 4D digital rehearsal platform, Reveal, we saved tens of millions for our clients over the last 18 months.