What is Building Refurbishment and What Should you Expect from a Contractor?

Building refurbishment can incorporate a wide variety of construction work ranging from small-scale upgrades such as painting and decorating through to remodelling, extensions and retrofitting. Refurbishment vs renovation Refurbishment is sometimes referred to as renovation but there are differences between the two, which can affect the choice of building contractor. Strictly speaking, a renovation would […]

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Spotlight On: Jordan McAuley

Jordan McAuley is taking his first steps into construction with a Diamond Build apprenticeship. Now training to be a site manager, Jordan is gaining practical skills and knowledge with our team while studying for a degree in Construction Management. Here, he discusses his journey so far and offers advice to others thinking of following a […]

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SEC Selects Diamond Build Group for Repairs and Maintenance DPS

  South East Consortium (SEC) has selected Diamond Build Group as a supplier on its Responsive Repairs, Voids & Planned Maintenance Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). SEC is a not-for-profit organisation providing services relating to public procurement. Its Responsive Repairs, Voids & Planned Maintenance DPS provides customers with a quick and compliant way to manage their […]

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Why Appoint a Fire Safety Contractor?

With new legislation demanding a rigorous approach to specifying and installing fire doors, appointing a fire safety contractor will smooth the path to compliance. Tim Sawka, Pre-Construction Director at Diamond Fire Safety explains. Since the Grenfell tragedy, there have been many enquiries leading to welcome legislation aimed at improving building safety in England. Published in […]

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