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Creating Inspiring Workspaces That Drive Success
Design & Build
 
Our Design & Build experts deliver seamless solutions, blending technical excellence with architectural creativity to bring your vision to life. From modern office fitouts to retail transformations, we focus on quality, functionality, and sustainability. 

With a turnkey approach, we manage your project from concept to completion. Backed by extensive experience, we navigate regulations, planning permissions, and sustainability requirements with precision. 

Ready to create the workplace of the future? Contact our Design & Build team today.

What Sets Us Apart

Delivering Flexibility

Our adaptive methodology meets specific project requirements. We integrate design and build to optimise commercial properties, from London to Manchester. Our seamless delivery models align solutions with investment objectives and operational requirements, navigating local regulations efficiently.

Reducing Risk

We eliminate project complexity through single-point accountability and streamlined communication, tailored to regulatory frameworks. Our unified team operates under consistent construction standards. This integrated approach provides certainty in the UK's complex planning environment, ensuring clear responsibility and transparent project governance.

Accelerating Delivery

Streamlined procurement and overlapping phases accelerate delivery across markets. By reducing contract negotiations and coordination, we enable faster project completion for time-sensitive developments. This efficiency allows clients to respond quickly to market opportunities.

Supply Chain Optimisation

We leverage established UK relationships for competitive pricing and reliable delivery. Our procurement power ensures cost advantages and quality standards, with partnerships securing local expertise and materials. This approach effectively navigates post-Brexit supply chain considerations.

Cost Optimisation

Direct subcontractor engagement eliminates general contractor markups, ensuring transparent procurement within market conditions. This reduces project costs while maintaining construction quality and delivery standards. Clients benefit from detailed cost breakdowns and value engineering, maximising ROI.

Specialised

We focus exclusively on commercial fitouts, offering deep expertise in design and execution. Our specialisation ensures superior outcomes for office, retail, and industrial projects, adhering to British building standards and aesthetic preferences while considering regional market dynamics.

Services

Design & Build Services



Project Management


Your dedicated Project Manager oversees every stage of the development process. From initial timelines to team coordination, we ensure your project is delivered on time, within budget, and to your exact specifications whilst navigating UK regulatory requirements and compliance standards. 

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Building Engineering Services


Our Building Engineering Services team ensures all mechanical and electrical systems are designed to meet UK regulatory standards and operational requirements. We combine cutting-edge technology with functional design to safeguard long-term performance whilst ensuring compliance with British building regulations and energy efficiency standards. 


Cost Consultancy


Our cost consultants work closely with you to manage expenditure effectively within the UK market context. We ensure you achieve the best possible quality within your budget, with every investment expertly managed to maximise value whilst accounting for British market conditions and regulatory requirements. 


Construction


Leveraging an extensive network of UK contractors, we match your project with the right professionals to meet your specific requirements. Our market expertise ensures competitive pricing and exceptional quality whilst maintaining compliance with British construction standards and health and safety regulations. 

Our Approach

Our Approach



Sustainability at the Core


Our sustainable design & build approach aligns with UK environmental standards and BREEAM requirements. We prioritise eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems to reduce ecological impact, ensure regulatory compliance, and support corporate responsibility within the British market.

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Designed to Inspire


Our design philosophy elevates user experience through architectural innovation and strategic functionality, reflecting contemporary British design. We craft inspiring spaces that meet current demands and anticipate future workplace trends, ensuring client satisfaction. 


Built to Suit 


Our "Built to Suit" methodology delivers highly customised property solutions tailored to each client's unique operational requirements within the UK market. We translate visions into tangible designs, ensuring optimal functionality, efficiency, and scalability aligned with British business practices. 


Proven Project Delivery


Our integrated approach combines design and construction expertise for seamless project delivery from concept to completion across the UK. Unified management accelerates timelines while maintaining quality and cost control, exceeding industry standards. 

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Specialisation

Sector Design & Build Solutions


Office


We craft inspiring, productive office environments reflecting corporate identity across the UK. Our expertise spans open-plan, private offices, and collaborative zones, ensuring compliance with British workplace regulations. Solutions integrate flexible working models for enhanced productivity. 

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Logistics & Industrial


We design and construct efficient, scalable industrial facilities, warehouses, and distribution centres across logistics corridors. Our focus: operational flow, sustainability, HSE compliance, and functionality for growth, including automated systems and future expansion designs. 

Explore our Logistics & Industrial Expertise


Retail


We create engaging retail environments driving sales across high streets and shopping centres, blending aesthetics with functional efficiency to meet British standards. We integrate omnichannel strategies, sustainable materials, and flexible layouts. 

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Hospitality


We transform hospitality spaces, creating memorable experiences and optimising operational efficiency. Our designs balance guest experience with practical functionality, ensuring compliance and accessibility, integrating sustainable practices for diverse models. 

Explore our Hospitality Expertise

Team

Glyn Evans Prague
Glyn Evans

Head of Design & Build EMEA
Prague, Czechia


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Our integrated approach combines deep UK market knowledge with global expertise. We understand British building regulations, planning requirements, and sustainability standards, ensuring your project meets all compliance requirements whilst delivering exceptional results. Our established relationships with UK suppliers and contractors enable competitive pricing and reliable delivery. 

We maintain up-to-date expertise on British building regulations, including the latest sustainability requirements and net-zero commitments. Our Building Engineering Services team ensures all mechanical and electrical systems meet UK standards, whilst our design team incorporates sustainable materials and energy-efficient solutions that align with British environmental regulations. 

Project timelines vary depending on scope and complexity, but our integrated approach typically reduces delivery time by 20-30% compared to traditional methods. We accelerate timelines through streamlined procurement, overlapping project phases, and our deep understanding of UK planning and approval processes. 

We eliminate general contractor markups through direct subcontractor engagement, providing complete cost transparency. Our cost consultants work within UK market conditions to maximise value, typically delivering 15% savings compared to traditional construction methods whilst maintaining quality standards. 

Yes, our specialised teams have extensive experience across office, industrial, retail, and hospitality sectors. We understand the unique requirements of each sector within the UK market, from compliance standards to operational needs, ensuring tailored solutions that meet specific industry demands. 

Our team has extensive experience navigating UK planning processes, from initial applications to complex approvals. We work closely with local authorities, understanding regional requirements and building strong relationships that facilitate smooth approval processes whilst ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. 

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

If you would like to find out more about our specific expertise, or discover how we could work with your company, please contact a member of our team – we’d be delighted to hear from you.
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