Approximately 11% of the UK's active companies trade under the sector description construction.
The top five most common words used in company names trading within the construction sector are: Construction, Services, Building, Electrical, and Developments.
Looking at locations with over 553 active companies registered within them, the top towns and cities by percentage of construction businesses are Richmond, Smethwick, and Swanley.
| City | Total Active | Percentage of Active Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 1,079 | 73% |
| Smethwick | 1,605 | 30% |
| Swanley | 580 | 26% |
| Dunstable | 699 | 22% |
| Basildon | 1,653 | 21% |
| Wickford | 583 | 20% |
| Chatham | 1,176 | 20% |
| Loughton | 1,085 | 20% |
| Havering | 4,295 | 20% |
| Rochester | 902 | 20% |
| Gravesend | 1,002 | 19% |
| Billericay | 640 | 19% |
| Cannock | 751 | 19% |
| Havant | 1,527 | 18% |
| Cheshunt | 613 | 18% |
| Portsmouth | 2,338 | 18% |
| Bexley | 3,408 | 17% |
| Barking and Dagenham | 3,785 | 17% |
| Hamilton | 692 | 17% |
| Middlesbrough | 1,365 | 17% |
The oldest construction company is B.L.Holdings Limited at 167 years, 0 months, and 29 days old.
| Company | Name | Business | Incorporated | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
00000529 |
B.L.Holdings Limited | Development of building projects | 04 Nov 1856 | 167 years |
|
00001346 |
N.P.K. Holdings Limited | Development of building projects | 14 Jun 1864 | 159 years |
|
00011998 |
Liverpool Commercial Sale-Room Company Limited | Development of building projects | 26 Jan 1878 | 145 years |
|
00012377 |
Metropolitan Land And House Company Limited(The) | Development of building projects | 09 Jul 1878 | 145 years |
|
00015002 |
Glamorgan Investments Limited | Development of building projects | 23 Feb 1881 | 142 years |
|
00018329 |
Cardiff Exchange And Office Company Limited(The) | Development of building projects | 16 May 1883 | 140 years |
|
00021531 |
Cathays Cottage Company Limited(The) | Development of building projects | 24 Aug 1885 | 138 years |
|
00022672 |
Llandudno Building & Workmens Dwellings Company Limited(The) | Development of building projects | 25 May 1886 | 137 years |
|
00024593 |
Triplex Lloyd Properties Limited | Development of building projects | 16 Jun 1887 | 136 years |
|
00024940 |
Earby District Conservative Club Company Limited | Development of building projects | 22 Aug 1887 | 136 years |
| Company | Name | Business | Incorporated | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15323651 |
Davis-Brady Construction Limited | Construction of domestic buildings | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323654 |
Alexmbbconstruct Ltd | Construction of commercial buildings | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323657 |
Adryconstruct Ltd | Construction of commercial buildings | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323659 |
Nicoaconstruct Ltd | Construction of commercial buildings | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323664 |
Borconstruct Ltd | Construction of commercial buildings | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323726 |
Samuda Tm Ltd | Construction of roads and motorways | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323727 |
Circle Coatings Ltd | Painting | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323756 |
The Modern Improvements Group Ltd | Development of building projects | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323805 |
Europe Export & Import Ltd | Other specialised construction activities | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323806 |
Marchant's Fire And Security Ltd | Electrical installation | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323807 |
Statom Brickwork Ltd | Other specialised construction activities | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323818 |
Deal Crate Limited | Other specialised construction activities | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323831 |
Sy Securities Ltd | Development of building projects | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323876 |
A&C Multi Trade Construction Ltd | Construction of domestic buildings | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323881 |
Sivakumaran Senthil Limited | Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323882 |
Jds Plumbing & Heating Ltd | Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323898 |
Top Red Building Ltd | Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323902 |
Rjw Flooring Ltd | Floor and wall covering | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323922 |
The Special Economic Zone Of Antigua Limited | Development of building projects | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
|
15323932 |
Kpn Contractors Ltd | Development of building projects | 03 Dec 2023 | New! |
| Industry | Total Incorporated | Total Active | Percentage of Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Of Building Projects | 218,776 | 114,157 | 21% |
| Construction Of Domestic Buildings | 169,746 | 99,352 | 18% |
| Other Specialised Construction Activities | 130,347 | 65,216 | 12% |
| Other Building Completion And Finishing | 111,777 | 55,574 | 10% |
| Electrical Installation | 113,493 | 55,226 | 9.97% |
| Plumbing, Heat And Air-conditioning Installation | 84,953 | 47,604 | 8.6% |
| Construction Of Commercial Buildings | 117,714 | 44,565 | 8.05% |
| Other Construction Installation | 63,191 | 36,693 | 6.63% |
| Joinery Installation | 42,628 | 22,049 | 3.98% |
| Construction Of Other Civil Engineering Projects | 39,176 | 20,451 | 3.69% |
| Painting | 39,446 | 18,051 | 3.26% |
| Roofing Activities | 28,564 | 15,849 | 2.86% |
| Floor And Wall Covering | 23,917 | 12,089 | 2.18% |
Last updated: 03 Dec 2023 08:20