'50 years is more than a milestone': Northern Ireland construction firm marks half a century with UK expansion
Thanking ‘the people and the communities around us’, Henry Brothers is marking its anniversary with a new Edinburgh office and plans for a flagship headquarters in its home town
Henry Brothers is celebrating 50 years of business, growing from a Magherafelt construction firm in into a leading UK-wide contractor.
The anniversary was marked by a special celebration at the Dunadry Hotel, recognising the people who have shaped the business over the past five decades, celebrating the projects that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come, and honouring founder of Henry Brothers, Jim Henry.
It comes during a period of continued investment and expansion for the company, including the opening of a new Edinburgh office and the development of a new flagship headquarters in Magherafelt.
David Henry, chief executive officer at Henry Group, said: “50 years of Henry Brothers is more than a milestone - it is a story built on hard work, determination and an unwavering belief in what a family‑run construction company could achieve.
“As we reflect on this time, we recognise the strength that came from the people and the communities around us. We’re truly thankful to our colleagues who stood together through the years, and for the relationships formed that helped guide the business forward.”
Over the past five decades, Henry Brothers has delivered award‑winning, state‑of‑the‑art projects across a range of sectors, creating spaces that are helping to shape communities, support progress and create opportunities.
David concluded: “We have seen generations of people build their careers with the business, while new talent continues to bring fresh ideas, skills and ambition.
“As we look ahead, the next 50 years for Henry Brothers will be defined by our drive to push boundaries, embrace new ideas and meet the challenges of a rapidly changing industry.
“With the second generation of the Henry family leading the way alongside Ian Taylor, managing director of Henry Brothers Construction and Jody Wilkinson, managing director for Northern Ireland and Scotland, we are ready to rise to that challenge and build on the foundations laid over the past 50 years.”
Today, Henry Brothers employs more than 250 people and has a footprint that stretches across the UK, with offices in Magherafelt, Belfast, Nottingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh.