“Our warehouse build was handled brilliantly. The team were organised, communicative, and the finished result exceeded expectations.”
Sarah Mitchell
Apex Logistics Ltd
Commercial Construction
Your warehouse needs to be operational by Q3. We make that happen — on programme, on budget, with one point of contact from groundworks to handover.
Our Service
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION IN HERTFORDSHIRE
We build warehouses, industrial units, retail spaces, and educational facilities across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. One contractor handles every stage — groundworks, steel erection, cladding, fit-out, and handover. Fewer subcontractors means fewer delays, clearer communication, and a building that works from day one.
WAREHOUSES & INDUSTRIAL UNITS
Your operation depends on the building being right. We construct large-scale warehouses and industrial units using steel frame and portal frame methods — robust, energy-efficient, and sized to your exact specification. Logistics hubs, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres: we deliver buildings designed around how you actually work.
RETAIL & EDUCATION FACILITIES
Retail spaces that drive footfall and education facilities that meet DfE standards — without disrupting the school day. From standalone retail units to multi-occupancy developments, we deliver builds that are commercially sharp and regulation-compliant. Based in Old Knebworth, we serve clients throughout the Home Counties and South East England.
What We Build
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Warehouses, retail spaces, education facilities, and groundworks — delivered by one contractor from start to finish.
Warehouses & Industrial Units
Steel frame and portal frame construction sized to your operation. Full cladding, fit-out, and infrastructure — built to get you operational on programme.
Retail Construction
Standalone units and multi-occupancy developments designed for footfall and revenue. Full services, fit-out, and signage-ready facades.
Education Facilities
New builds and extensions for schools and colleges. DfE-compliant, delivered during holidays or term time with minimal disruption to students and staff.
Groundworks & Civils
Foundations, drainage, roadways, and utility infrastructure. The stage that determines whether your build runs smoothly — we get it right first time.
How We Work
OUR COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
Four stages. One point of contact. No surprises.
01
Consultation
We walk your site, discuss your requirements, and give you a straight answer on feasibility and budget.
02
Design
Detailed plans, planning applications, and final specifications — approved by you before any work starts.
03
Construction
Groundworks, steel erection, cladding, fit-out. One point of contact throughout, with weekly progress updates.
04
Handover
Final inspections, snagging, full documentation, and a building that is ready to operate from day one.
01
Consultation
We walk your site, discuss your requirements, and give you a straight answer on feasibility and budget.
02
Design
Detailed plans, planning applications, and final specifications — approved by you before any work starts.
03
Construction
Groundworks, steel erection, cladding, fit-out. One point of contact throughout, with weekly progress updates.
04
Handover
Final inspections, snagging, full documentation, and a building that is ready to operate from day one.
At a Glance
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION KEY FACTS
- Typical Cost per m²
- £120 – £250
- Depending on specification and fit-out
- Typical Project Timeline
- 12 – 20 Weeks
- Groundworks to handover for standard builds
- Maximum Clear Span
- Up to 50m
- Column-free interior using portal frame
- Common Sizes
- 500 – 5,000 m²
- Standard commercial units and warehouses
- Materials Used
- Steel, Composite Cladding, Concrete
- Hot-rolled steel, insulated panels, reinforced slabs
- Construction Method
- Steel Portal Frame
- Off-site fabrication, fast on-site erection
Commercial Construction FAQs
Warehouses, industrial units, retail spaces, educational facilities, and office developments. Every build is designed around your operational requirements — not a generic template.
A standard warehouse or industrial unit typically takes 12 to 24 weeks from groundworks to handover. Larger or more complex builds may take longer. You get a detailed programme at quotation stage, and we stick to it.
Yes. We prepare and submit planning applications, liaise with local authorities across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, and manage the approval process so you do not have to.
Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. We are based in Old Knebworth, Hertfordshire — central to the Home Counties and wider South East England.
It depends on building type, size, specification, and site conditions. We provide transparent, itemised quotations after a free site survey — no hidden costs, no surprises.
Yes. Design and build means one point of contact, fewer delays, and lower costs. We manage the entire process from initial concept through to final handover.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
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“Fantastic quality steel frame build for our new showroom. Clean site, great communication, and a building we are genuinely proud of.”
Karen Lloyd
Lloyd Retail Group
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