FM Conway is a UK-based family-run civil engineering contractor specialising in highways and other infrastructure work. Subject to regulatory approval, the company will become part of Vinci in early 2025.
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Civil engineering |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Founder | Francis Michael Conway |
| Headquarters | Sevenoaks, England |
Key people | Joanne Conway, chairman and chief executive |
| Products | Asphalt Bitumen Concrete Street lighting |
| Services | Highway maintenance Road surfacing |
| Revenue | £580 million (March 2024) |
| £43 million (March 2024) | |
Number of employees | 2,000 (2024) |
| Website | www.fmconway.co.uk |
History
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The company was founded in 1961 by Francis Michael Conway; his son Michael Conway then served as CEO for more than 40 years,[1] and was later succeeded as CEO and chair by his daughter Joanne Conway. [2] It has a network of asphalt and aggregate recycling manufacturing plants serving London and Southern England, as well as two Thames-side wharves, at Erith and Gravesend.[3] The company was based in Dartford, Kent, but moved its headquarters to Sevenoaks in 2016.[4]
In February 2020, FM Conway was suspended from the Prompt Payment Code for failure to pay suppliers on time.[5] It was reinstated in August 2020 after process improvements.[6]
In May 2023, FM Conway bought Essex-based drainage contractor Flowline out of administration, saving 164 jobs.[7]
In January 2024, FM Conway replaced an existing road surface in Westminster, using 92% recycled materials, believed to be the highest level achieved on a UK road.[8] In October 2024, Vinci agreed terms to purchase the business.[9] Subject to regulatory approvals, the deal is expected to complete in early 2025.[10]
Notable projects
edit- Maidstone United F.C. north stand, completed in 2017[11]
- Millennium Bridge repairs completed in 2023,[12] having repainted the bridge in 2016[13]
- Blackfriars Bridge refurbishment, completed in 2024[14]
- Hammersmith Bridge restoration, due to be completed in 2024[15]
References
edit- ^ Britcher, Chris (20 April 2022). "Funeral takes place of FM Conway chairman and former CEO Michael Conway MBE". KentOnline. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Pitcher, Greg (15 November 2023). "FM Conway names founder's granddaughter as new chief exec". Construction News. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Locations". Fmconway.co.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Construction firm FM Conway moving HQ from Dartford to Sevenoaks". Sevenoaks Chronicle. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ Prior, Grant (12 February 2020). "F M Conway suspended from Prompt Payment Code". Construction Enquirer. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ Garner-Purkis, Zak (13 August 2020). "Prompt payment redemption for Kier Integrated Services and FM Conway". Construction News. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ Prior, Grant (9 May 2023). "FM Conway buys Flowline from administrators". Construction Enquirer. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ Browne, Dominic (10 January 2024). "FM Conway hits 92% recycled materials record". Highways. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Vinci announces purchase of FM Conway New Civil Engineer 30 October 2024
- ^ "VINCI Construction swoops for FM Conway". Construction Enquirer. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Winning streak for FM Conway with Maidstone United FC FM Conway December 2016
- ^ Dale, Sarah (25 October 2023). "Catch net installed to soffit of Millennium Bridge to facilitate planned maintenance work". Infrastructure Intelligence. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ Smith, Matt (15 January 2016). "FM Conway gives Millennium Bridge a makeover". Construction News. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "City of London Corporation appoints contractor for multi-million-pound refurbishment of Blackfriars Bridge". City of London Corporation. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "Conway team to start Hammersmith Bridge stabilisation this month". The Construction Index. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
External links
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Media related to FM Conway at Wikimedia Commons