FM Conway

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The company was founded in 1961 by Francis Michael Conway. During 1981, Francis' son Michael Conway became the CEO of FM Conway; Michael would retain this role for more than 40 years.{{cite news |last1=Britcher |first1=Chris |title=Funeral takes place of FM Conway chairman and former CEO Michael Conway MBE |url=https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/funeral-takes-place-of-fm-conway-chairman-265898/ |access-date=31 October 2024 |work=KentOnline |date=20 April 2022}}{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/peoplemoves/ex-carillion-man-replaces-fm-conway-boss-after-40-year-stint-04-09-2020/ |title = Ex-Carillion man replaces FM Conway boss after 40-year stint |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 4 September 2020 |first = Zak |last = Garner-Purkis}}

In May 1994, it was claimed by trade union officials that FM Conway had illegally reduced its workers' wages to cover theft and damage to plant.{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/news/26may94-uk-outrage-over-5pc-pay-dock-fm-conway-26-05-1994/ |title = 26May94 UK: OUTRAGE OVER 5PC PAY DOCK – FM CONWAY |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 26 May 1994 }} During 2000, the company relocated to new headquarters in Dartford, Kent.

During early 2012, FM Conway formed a joint venture with the American infrastructure company Aecom following the two firm's successful shortlisting on a Transport for London highway-centric framework valued at £1.8 billion.{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/news/fm-conway-and-aecom-formalise-jv-to-win-highways-work-16-03-2012/ |title = FM Conway and Aecom formalise JV to win highways work |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 16 March 2012 |first = Tom |last = Fitzpatrick}} Four years later, the firm relocated to a larger headquarters in Sevenoaks; the prior Dartford headquarters was retained and expanded in its role as a logistics hub.{{cite web |url=http://www.sevenoakschronicle.co.uk/Construction-firm-FM-Conway-moving-HQ-Dartford/story-26463941-detail/story.html |title=Construction firm FM Conway moving HQ from Dartford to Sevenoaks |publisher=Sevenoaks Chronicle |date=8 May 2015 |access-date=15 July 2015}}

During 2016, FM Conway acquired the materials supplier United Asphalt.{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/news/fm-conway-buys-second-asphalt-firm-05-01-2017/ |title = FM Conway buys second asphalt firm |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 5 January 2017 |first = Greg |last = Pitcher}} By this point, the firm operated a network of asphalt and aggregate recycling manufacturing plants that served London and Southern England, as well as two Thames-side wharves (at Erith and Gravesend).{{cite web |url=https://www.fmconway.co.uk/about-us/locations |title=Locations |publisher=Fmconway.co.uk |date= |access-date=20 November 2023}} A large portion of the company's business was coming from various local authorities and government agencies;{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/contracts/fm-conway-wins-130m-croydon-roads-deal-09-07-2018/ |title = FM Conway wins Chelsea highways contract |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 10 April 2017 }}{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/contracts/fm-conway-wins-130m-croydon-roads-deal-09-07-2018/ |title = FM Conway wins £130m Croydon roads deal |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 9 July 2018 |first = Jack |last = Simpson}}{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/civils/fm-conway-wins-98m-highways-contract-08-01-2020/ |title = FM Conway wins £98m highways contract |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 8 January 2020 |first = Caroline |last = Wadham}} by the mid-2010s, it was reportedly maintaining various roads across half of London's boroughs.{{cite web |url = https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/fm-conway-office-sevenoaks-98221/ |title = FM Conway moving to new headquarters in Sevenoaks |website = kentonline.co.uk |first = Chris |last = Price |date = 30 June 2016}}

During 2019, the firm reported that, despite rising revenues, its pre-tax profit had fallen from £11.7 million to £3.6 million in its last financial year; this was attributed to a rising cost of sales.{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/fm-conways-profit-slumps-turnover-tops-300m-20-08-2019/ |title = FM Conway profit slumps as turnover tops £300m |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 20 August 2019 |first = David |last = Price}} In February 2020, FM Conway was suspended from the Prompt Payment Code for failure to pay suppliers on time.{{cite news |last1=Prior |first1=Grant |title=F M Conway suspended from Prompt Payment Code |url=https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2020/02/12/f-m-conway-suspended-from-prompt-payment-code/ |access-date=13 February 2020 |work=Construction Enquirer |date=12 February 2020}} Eight months later, following the enactment of process improvements, the firm was reinstated.{{cite news |last1=Garner-Purkis |first1=Zak |title=Prompt payment redemption for Kier Integrated Services and FM Conway |url=https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/contractors/kier/prompt-payment-redemption-for-kier-integrated-services-and-fm-conway-13-08-2020/ |access-date=13 August 2020 |work=Construction News |date=13 August 2020}} During late 2021, the company reported that its pre-tax profit over the previous financial year had risen from £12.7 million to £19.4 million, a more than 50 percent rise; the majority of this was due to a £4.7 million settlement regarding a land lease right.{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/fm-conway-reports-50-leap-in-profit-04-10-2021/ |title = FM Conway reports 50% leap in profit |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 4 October 2021 |first = Tiya |last = Thomas-Alexander}}

During March 2022, Michael Conway, the firm's chairman, passed away; two months later, his daughter, Joanne Conway, was appointed as chairperson, becoming the third generation of the family to lead FM Conway.{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/skills/fm-conway-names-new-chair-from-within-the-family-31-05-2022/ |title = FM Conway names new chair from within the family |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 31 May 2022 |first = Tiya |last = Thomas-Alexander}}{{cite news |last1=Pitcher |first1=Greg |title=FM Conway names founder’s granddaughter as new chief exec |url=https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/peoplemoves/fm-conway-names-founders-granddaughter-as-new-chief-exec-15-11-2023 |access-date=17 November 2023 |work=Construction News |date=15 November 2023}} That same year, the firm was found liable for defective ductwork at Twickenham Stadium.{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/legal/judge-rules-fm-conway-is-liable-for-defective-twickenham-work-04-05-2022/ |title = Judge rules FM Conway is liable for defective Twickenham work |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 4 May 2022 |first = Catherine |last = Kennedy}}

During May 2023, FM Conway bought Essex-based drainage contractor Flowline out of administration, saving 164 jobs in the process.{{cite news |last1=Prior |first1=Grant |title=FM Conway buys Flowline from administrators |url=https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2023/05/09/fm-conway-buys-flowline-from-administrators/ |access-date=9 May 2023 |work=Construction Enquirer |date=9 May 2023}}{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/fm-conway-snaps-up-164-person-specialist-contractor-09-05-2023/ |title = FM Conway snaps up 164-person specialist contractor |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 9 May 2023 |first = Catrin |last = Picton}} In January 2024, FM Conway replaced an existing road surface in Westminster using 92% recycled materials; this was believed to be the highest level then achieved on a British road.{{cite news |last1=Browne |first1=Dominic |title=FM Conway hits 92% recycled materials record |url=https://www.highwaysmagazine.co.uk/FM-Conway-hits-92-recycled-materials-record/13684 |access-date=31 October 2024 |work=Highways |date=10 January 2024}}{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sustainability/circular-construction-is-challenging-the-idea-that-recycled-products-are-lesser-14-08-2024/ |title = Circular construction is challenging the idea that recycled products are lesser |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 14 August 2024}}

During October 2024, it was announced that the France-based construction company Vinci had agreed terms to purchase FM Conway.{{cite web |url = https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/vinci-announces-purchase-of-fm-conway-30-10-2024/ |title = Vinci announces purchase of FM Conway |publisher = New Civil Engineer |date = 30 October 2024}} This acquisition was completed in early 2025;{{Cite web |title=VINCI Construction swoops for FM Conway |url=https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2024/10/30/vinci-construction-swoops-for-fm-conway/ |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=Construction Enquirer |language=en-GB}} furthermore, Joanne Conway stepped down as the firm's chair and CEO while Andrew Hansen was appointed managing director.{{cite news |title=FM Conway family chair steps away from business after Vinci deal |url=https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/02/03/fm-conway-family-chair-steps-away-from-business-after-vinci-deal/ |access-date=3 February 2025 |work=Construction Enquirer |date=3 February 2025}}

• Dover Marine Station, 2014{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/news/listed-dover-train-station-gets-cruise-terminal-upgrade-20-06-2014/ |title = Listed Dover train station gets cruise terminal upgrade |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 20 June 2014 |first = Craig |last = Wood}}
• Putney Bridge refurbishment, completed in 2015{{cite web |url = https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/news/fm-conway-restores-listed-putney-bridge-to-former-glory-12-01-2015/ |title = FM Conway restores listed Putney Bridge to former glory |website = constructionnews.co.uk |date = 12 January 2015 |first = Annaca |last = Folla}}
• Maidstone United F.C. north stand, completed in 2017{{cite web |url = https://www.fmconway.co.uk/news-and-media/media-centre/winning-streak-for-fm-conway-with-maidstone-united-fc |title = Winning streak for FM Conway with Maidstone United FC |publisher = FM Conway |date = December 2016}}
• Millennium Bridge repairs completed in 2023,{{cite news |last1=Dale |first1=Sarah |title=Catch net installed to soffit of Millennium Bridge to facilitate planned maintenance work |url=http://www.infrastructure-intelligence.com/article/oct-2023/catch-net-installed-soffit-millennium-bridge-facilitate-planned-maintenance-work |access-date=26 October 2023 |work=Infrastructure Intelligence |date=25 October 2023}} having repainted the bridge in 2016{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Matt |title=FM Conway gives Millennium Bridge a makeover |url=https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/news/fm-conway-gives-millennium-bridge-a-makeover-15-01-2016/ |access-date=31 October 2024 |work=Construction News |date=15 January 2016}}
• Blackfriars Bridge refurbishment, completed in 2024{{cite news |title=City of London Corporation appoints contractor for multi-million-pound refurbishment of Blackfriars Bridge |url=https://news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/city-of-london-corporation-appoints-contractor-for-multi-million-pound-refurbishment-of-blackfriars-bridge/ |access-date=31 October 2024 |work=City of London Corporation |date=17 June 2021}}
• Hammersmith Bridge restoration, due to be completed in 2024{{cite news |title=Conway team to start Hammersmith Bridge stabilisation this month |url=https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/conway-team-to-start-hammersmith-bridge-stabilisation-this-month |access-date=14 February 2022 |work=The Construction Index |date=14 February 2022}}

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