Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Sustainable Construction Solutions in Derby
Established in 1974, we are the UK's leading sustainable structural frame contractor specialising in hybrid structures. Our expertise spans five decades, beginning as a steel fabricator before diversifying into engineered timber in 2007. We deliver innovative solutions across commercial, residential, education, and healthcare sectors, combining steel and cross-laminated timber (CLT) to create eco-friendly buildings. Our state-of-the-art fabrication facility enables efficient responses to hybrid scheme demands while maintaining strict sustainability standards. We collaborate with major clients like Sky, Nottingham Trent University, and Regal Homes, having completed over 100 projects with outstanding green credentials. Our technical proficiency ensures projects meet exacting specifications, as demonstrated by award-winning developments including Dalston Lane and Hardman Square.As part of the Bowmer & Kirkland Group, we combine corporate resources with specialist focus to push construction boundaries. Our 100+ employees are committed to reducing industry emissions through sustainably sourced materials and innovative methodologies. We pioneered the UK's first large-scale CLT projects, setting benchmarks for carbon reduction in construction. Our work consistently achieves faster build times, reduced waste, and improved occupant wellbeing through exposed timber elements. With 50 years' experience, we remain at the forefront of offsite construction innovation.
Services
Hybrid Structures
Steel Fabrication
CLT Construction
Sustainable Building
Offsite Construction
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have 50 years' experience in sustainable construction methods
- We pioneered the UK's first large-scale CLT projects
- Our in-house steel fabrication facility ensures quality control
- We deliver 30% faster build times using hybrid methods
- Our projects achieve 40% lower carbon emissions than traditional builds
Services
Hybrid Structures
Our hybrid construction combines steel and cross-laminated timber (CLT) for optimal strength and sustainability. This method reduces build times by 30% while maintaining structural integrity. Clients benefit from cost-effective, environmentally responsible solutions suitable for multi-storey developments.
Steel Fabrication
Our state-of-the-art fabrication facility produces precision-engineered steel components. We deliver complete structural frames with tolerances maintained to 0.5mm. Projects benefit from our 50-year expertise in complex geometries and load-bearing requirements across commercial and industrial sectors.
CLT Construction
We specialise in cross-laminated timber construction, offering carbon-negative building solutions. Our CLT panels achieve U-values of 0.15W/mK and fire resistance up to 90 minutes. This method enables rapid assembly with 40% fewer deliveries to site compared to concrete alternatives.
Sustainable Building
Our sustainability focus reduces embodied carbon by 45% compared to traditional methods. We incorporate renewable materials and energy-efficient systems, achieving BREEAM Excellent ratings on 80% of projects. Clients receive detailed carbon accounting reports for each development.
Offsite Construction
We manufacture 85% of building components in controlled factory conditions. This approach minimises waste (90% material recovery) and weather delays. Projects complete 25% faster with 50% fewer site workers, maintaining quality through ISO 9001-certified processes.
Questions
What construction methods do you specialise in?
We focus on hybrid steel-timber structures and cross-laminated timber (CLT) construction, combining traditional steel fabrication with modern sustainable materials.
Which sectors do you work with?
We operate across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and industrial sectors, delivering projects from single-storey retail units to 20+ storey residential towers.
How do you ensure sustainability?
We use FSC-certified timber, achieve 95% material utilisation in fabrication, and incorporate carbon accounting in all project planning stages to minimise environmental impact.
What is your project delivery timeline?
Our offsite construction methods typically reduce build programmes by 30%, with steel-CLT hybrid projects completing 25% faster than conventional alternatives.
Do you work outside the UK?
While our headquarters are in Derby, we undertake projects across mainland Europe through our international partner network of approved contractors.
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