Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Construction Contractors in Halifax
Established in 1963, DD Porter has built a reputation as a trusted construction contractor specialising in high-performance spaces. Our expertise spans construction, fit-out, and refurbishment projects across healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and education sectors. With a family-owned heritage and a commitment to quality, we deliver technically complex projects while maintaining a personal service approach. Our in-house joinery workshop and dedicated supply chain enable bespoke solutions tailored to client needs. Guided by core values of stability, community, trust, and skill development, we have maintained long-term relationships with clients and employees.Our team of experienced professionals, including directors with decades of industry expertise, ensures projects are completed to exacting standards. Headquartered in Halifax, we combine local roots with nationwide capabilities, prioritising health and safety, environmental responsibility, and community engagement. This enduring ethos has sustained our success through six decades of industry evolution.
Services
Construction
Fit-out
Joinery Manufacture
Healthcare Facilities
Industrial Projects
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in technical construction projects
- Our in-house joinery workshop enables bespoke, high-quality finishes
- We maintain ISO-certified quality management systems
- Our directors average 30+ years of industry expertise
- We reinvest 5% of annual profits into staff training and development
Services
Construction
We deliver new build projects from small extensions to large-scale developments. Our technical expertise ensures compliance with sector-specific requirements while maintaining aesthetic integrity. Clients benefit from our end-to-end project management and commitment to on-time delivery.
Fit-out
Our fit-out solutions combine functionality with high-performance design. Specialising in healthcare and industrial sectors, we implement robust systems that meet operational demands while ensuring user comfort and safety standards are exceeded.
Joinery Manufacture
In-house joinery workshop produces custom architectural elements and finishes. Using premium materials and traditional techniques, we create bespoke solutions that enhance project aesthetics while maintaining structural integrity and longevity.
Healthcare Facilities
Specialist construction for medical environments including diagnostic centres and treatment facilities. We adhere to strict hygiene and operational requirements while incorporating future-proof design elements to accommodate technological advancements in healthcare delivery.
Industrial Projects
We create efficient industrial spaces optimised for productivity. Our solutions incorporate advanced materials handling systems, energy-efficient infrastructure, and adaptable layouts that support evolving manufacturing processes and logistics operations.
People
Peter Priestley
Managing Director
With over 35 years in construction, Peter leads strategic growth while maintaining operational excellence. He transitioned from Estimating Manager to MD in 2018, combining technical expertise with business leadership to sustain DD Porter's market position.
Andy Webb
Pre-Construction Director
A construction economics graduate with extensive quantity surveying experience, Andy joined DD Porter in 2019. He specialises in project viability analysis and client collaboration, ensuring technical feasibility aligns with budgetary constraints for complex developments.
Nick O'Connor
Construction Director
With decades of site management experience, Nick oversees project delivery. His career includes senior roles at major contractors before joining DD Porter in 2018. He focuses on maintaining quality standards while optimising resource allocation across concurrent projects.
Darren Grogan
Surveying Director
A 30-year veteran of the industry, Darren manages financial aspects of projects. Joining in 2003, he ensures cost control without compromising quality, balancing commercial viability with client satisfaction through rigorous budget management.
Richard Porter
Chairman
As founder Derek Porter's son, Richard led the business from 1985 to 2017. Though no longer MD, he maintains strategic oversight while remaining actively involved in community initiatives and long-term business planning.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on healthcare, education, industrial, and retail sectors, delivering technically complex projects that require specialist knowledge and precision.
How long has DD Porter been operating?
We've been in business since 1963, maintaining family ownership while evolving into a multi-disciplined construction company with nationwide capabilities.
Do you offer in-house joinery services?
Yes, our dedicated joinery workshop produces custom architectural elements and finishes, ensuring quality control and design consistency across projects.
What sustainability initiatives do you implement?
We prioritise electric vehicle fleets, material recycling, energy-efficient construction methods, and environmental impact reduction across all operations and project phases.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through rigorous quality management systems, experienced directors overseeing each project phase, and continuous staff training to maintain industry-leading standards.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, with 80 staff and £25m turnover, we combine resources for major projects while maintaining the personal service approach that defines our client relationships.
