Who we are
We are specialists in design, engineering and construction, building industry-leading science spaces in locations large and small. We believe that every science operation deserves the best possible space for its endeavours.
Our core focus is optimising every laboratory as well as the areas that surround them for write-up and relaxation. We have the in-house competency to create and construct labs of all complexity as well as designing inspirational settings. And we apply our unique methodology to provide project certainty, especially regarding risk and cost management.
Our Story
& History
Founded in 1968 as a civil engineering firm, we began by delivering complex projects for the defence sector, working on high-security MoD sites and airside infrastructure. These early projects shaped our expertise in managing technical environments with precision and strict regulatory adherence.
In 1990, we pivoted to the science and pharmaceutical sectors, designing workspaces, laboratories, and research facilities for pioneering companies. This strategic shift positioned us at the forefront of technical projects, evolving our capabilities alongside the industry's rapid growth and global investment.
Over the past 30 years, we have refined our approach, developing a proprietary methodology that ensures efficiency, consistency, and high-quality delivery across our projects. Since
our beginnings in Cambridgeshire, we've followed our clients globally—delivering successful projects across North America, APAC, and Mainland Europe. Today, our strong, multi-disciplinary team maintains our commitment to excellence on every project, integrating design, engineering and construction into one coordinated execution pathway.
Staff Worldwide
Globally recognised talent collaborating on local projects.
Sqft space delivered
Projects delivered across our key market sectors in recent years.
Operating Countries
Agile, dynamic offices delivering projects across continents.
Our Client Profiles
We bring the benefits of our methodology to clients at every scale and stage of commercial maturity, including:
Startups
Younger firms, spin-outs, early-series or seed-level funded companies, usually specifying and creating their first independent space.
Develop
Successful startup companies looking to scale up, end users looking for research and development spaces, and developers creating science and tech assets.
Enterprise
Internationally recognised brands with global property portfolio. Leveraging our methodology to provide repeatable and scalable approaches to project design and delivery.
CSR and
Sustainability
At the heart of our operations lies a deep commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
We are proud to be Planet Mark accredited, having successfully reduced our carbon footprint for three consecutive years.
This achievement underscores our dedication to minimizing environmental impact and setting new standards in sustainable project delivery.
Our approach goes beyond compliance; it’s about designing for the future. We prioritize sustainable design choices, incorporating whole-life assessments and energy-efficient systems to ensure that the spaces we create are not only fit for purpose but built to last.
Through thoughtful planning and innovative solutions, we strive to leave a positive legacy—one that supports both people and the planet for generations to come.