Design and pre-construction support from tender stage

Our in-house design team works with main contractors and design teams from tender to construction. Through regular design workshops we resolve details early, so appearance, material performance, installation and cost are balanced before work starts on site.

Aerial view of Greater Brighton Metropolitan College: two brick-clad wings around a courtyard and glazed link, with Brighton beyond
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College: SFS, CP board with fire barriers, cladding, flashings, ceilings, partitions and fire stopping.

What we do before site

  1. Tender review

    We read the drawings, specification and fire strategy and flag gaps or risks in our scope.

  2. Design workshops

    Regular sessions with the client and design team to agree details and remove clashes.

  3. Detailing

    SFS, façade, flashings and drylining details developed by our design team.

  4. Interface coordination

    Junctions with the frame, windows, roof and services agreed before manufacture.

  5. Programme and logistics

    Sequencing, access and deliveries planned with the main contractor.

Why it matters to you

  • Fewer design changes and RFIs once on site
  • Accurate pricing based on resolved details
  • Components made to agreed drawings in our own factory
  • One company answerable for design, manufacture and installation

Projects our design team worked on

Key facts and our scope for each package.

All projects
Oak timber rafts and pendant lights over a brick wall inside Twickenham Stadium

Leisure · 2019

Complete

Twickenham Stadium

Main contractor
Willmott Dixon Interiors
Location
Twickenham
  • SFS
  • CP board
  • Timber acoustic ceilings
  • Oak rafts
  • +3 more: GRG ceilings, ceilings, partitions
Dark brick-slip façade with gold-framed glazing at the Kennedy Building, University of Kent

Education · 2019

Complete

Kennedy Building, University of Kent

Location
Canterbury
  • SFS
  • CP board
  • Flashings
  • GeBrik panels
  • +4 more: Ceilings, partitions, fire stopping, acoustic panels
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College: two buff brick blocks either side of a glazed entrance, with a tower behind

Education · 2020

Complete

Greater Brighton Metropolitan College

Location
Brighton
  • SFS
  • CP board
  • Flashings
  • Cladding
  • +4 more: Ceilings, partitions, acoustic panels, fire stopping

Bring us in early

The earlier we see the drawings, the more we can help. Send them at tender stage or before.

Design questions

Anything else? Call 01708 554777.

At what stage should we involve you?

As early as possible, ideally at tender or before. Early involvement lets us resolve details before prices and programmes are fixed.

Do you have your own design team?

Yes. Our in-house design team works with every client on the packages we deliver.