Mace Group
Introduction
Mace Group Ltd, commonly known as Mace, is a global construction company headquartered in London, England. In 2025, its Consult division became an independent entity following a majority investment from Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Mace specializes in programme and project management, cost consultancy, strategic advisory, and construction delivery services across infrastructure, buildings, and energy sectors.[1][2][3]
Founded in 1990 as a privately owned business, Mace has grown organically to employ more than 8,000 people as of 2024, operating from four regional hubs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Americas, and Asia Pacific, with a presence in over 70 countries.[4][5][1][6]
Mace operates primarily through its Construct division, dedicated to hands-on construction execution—emphasizing efficiency, innovation, sustainability, and safer, faster project delivery—while its former Consult engine, now independent, focuses on advisory and management services.[2][7][8][9]
Mace's portfolio includes iconic and complex projects such as London's The Shard skyscraper, completed in 2012 using advanced construction techniques; the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a 62,850-seat venue featuring innovative retractable pitch technology; and the adaptive reuse of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium for West Ham United Football Club.[10][11][12]
The firm has also managed major infrastructure initiatives, including the £13 billion Hudson Tunnel Project in New York as part of a joint venture, and developments in Saudi Arabia's giga-projects like King Salman International Airport and Qiddiya.[13][14]
Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and responsibility, Mace aims to redefine industry boundaries by delivering projects that are greener and more impactful on communities worldwide.[5][15]
Overview
Founding and Structure
Mace was founded in 1990 in London as a cost consultancy firm by a group of professionals led by Ian Macpherson, including former colleagues from Bovis such as Ian Wylie, Ian Jepps, Bob White, and Harry Thomas.[16][17] The company emerged from a desire to introduce more innovative and efficient approaches to construction management, starting with a small team focused on project cost control and advisory services.[4]
From its origins as a modest consultancy, Mace has evolved into a global leader in integrated delivery services, encompassing construction management, programme management, and development advisory across diverse sectors.[5] Early successes, such as the management of the London Eye project in the late 1990s, helped establish its reputation for handling complex engineering feats and propelled its expansion.[18]