The Contractors

After a substantial competitive dialogue process starting with over 50 applicants, Sir Robert M^cAlpine were appointed as main contractor for the Forum project.

Sir Robert M^cAlpine is a leading UK building and civil engineering company. A family-owned company founded in 1869, their dynamism, pioneering approach to construction and commitment to service have always kept them at the forefront of the industry. They aim for excellence in design and construction matched by the highest standards of management and technical skills. They also look to fulfil their responsibilities to the communities and environments in which they operate while working in a way that is safe and sustainable. Their continued success is underpinned by the quality and expertise of staff, collaborative approach to business and skill at providing clients with cost-effective solutions to construction challenges.

Impressive works to date include The Eden Project in St Austell, Cornwall, The O2 Arena in Greenwich, London and the Emirates Stadium for Arsenal in London, to name but a few. Sir Robert McAlpine are currently progressing with perhaps the UK's most high-profile construction project, the Olympic Stadium that will be the centrepiece of the London 2010 Games, hosting track and field events as well as the opening and closing ceremonies.