In Business: How demolition firm McGee knocked down perceptions and branched out

By Dave Rogers2021-03-29T06:00:00

Managing director Seb Fossey on moving away from its traditional roots and into new markets

McGee managing director Seb Fossey is recalling the front-row seat he had as a student when O’Rourke bought Laing’s construction arm 20 years ago this September.

Laing had talked about a £100m deal, possibly from an overseas buyer, when the business was put up for sale in November 2000. Instead, it was picked up for £1 by one of its subcontractors.

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