Commercial Construction Company in the North East

Our design and build service gives clients one coordinated route from the early project stages through to completion. By becoming involved early, we can review buildability, site conditions, programme requirements and potential risks. Our team works with architects, engineers and consultants to make sure each part of the design can be delivered safely, practically and within the agreed budget. This approach gives clients a clearer view of the project before construction starts and helps reduce the likelihood of avoidable changes later.

As principal contractor, we manage the people, information and processes required to carry out the work. This includes health and safety, site management, contractor coordination, quality control, programme monitoring and client communication. Our professional team keeps the project moving while ensuring important details are not overlooked. We understand that clients need reliable information throughout delivery. Regular reporting and open communication provide useful insights into progress, decisions, risks and the remaining work.

Our commercial refurbishment services help businesses and public organisations improve existing buildings without losing sight of how those spaces need to function. We carry out targeted refurbishments, complete internal transformations, building-services upgrades and wider property improvements. The scope may include: office and workplace refurbishment internal reconfiguration reception and communal-area improvements mechanical and electrical replacement accessibility and compliance upgrades heritage restoration structural alterations improved circulation and building use energy and environmental improvements The aim is to create spaces that continue to meet the needs of their users while protecting the long-term value of the property.

We deliver Cat A and Cat B fit-outs across the North East for workplaces, education buildings and other commercial environments. Our work can include partitions, ceilings, flooring, lighting, power, data, meeting rooms, welfare facilities, bespoke joinery, furniture and technology integration. Each solution is tailored to the client’s organisation and the way the space will be used. This helps create a finished environment that supports employees, visitors and day-to-day business activity.

At Middlesbrough Central Library, Aptus was appointed as principal contractor for the refurbishment and modernisation of a Grade II listed civic building. The project combined heritage work with accessibility improvements, modern building services and updated public areas. Careful planning was required to protect important architectural details while creating a more practical and welcoming place for the community.

Our work at The Library at Murray involved the refurbishment of an operational university building. The project introduced new learning environments, quiet study areas, collaboration spaces, furniture and upgraded mechanical and electrical services. Delivery was carefully planned around students, staff and the university’s academic timetable.

At Ashington Academy, our team completed a multi-phase refurbishment programme covering teaching areas, building services, façades, a gym, commercial kitchen facilities and external works. The academy remained operational during much of the project. Secure segregation, detailed programming and regular communication helped protect students and staff while allowing construction work to continue.

Our work at St Nicholas’ Hospital involved the refurbishment of listed buildings within a live NHS estate. The scheme required specialist healthcare expertise, heritage knowledge and careful coordination around clinical activity. The completed facilities combine modern mental healthcare spaces with the sensitive restoration of the existing property.

The Riga Building project involved a Cat B commercial fit-out with specialist workspaces, social areas, meeting facilities and bespoke furniture. The project shows our ability to deliver modern workplace solutions within a controlled programme while coordinating multiple contractors, trades and technical packages.

Healthcare construction requires careful control of safety, access, infection risks, services and disruption. We work closely with NHS estates teams, clinical representatives and specialist consultants to plan around patients, staff and existing operations. Maintaining essential services and protecting building users are considered from the start.

Our education projects include universities, academies, colleges, teaching facilities, libraries and student accommodation. We understand the importance of fixed opening dates, safeguarding, examinations and academic calendars. Where work must take place in an occupied estate, we use phased programmes, controlled access and clear communication.

We create and improve commercial spaces for companies across the North East. Our experience includes office refurbishment, Cat A and Cat B fit-out, reception improvements, collaboration areas, meeting facilities and building-services upgrades. The design and construction plan is developed around the client’s workforce, operational requirements and future use of the property.

Historic and listed buildings bring specific design, compliance and construction challenges. We work alongside architects, conservation professionals and specialist contractors to protect existing fabric while introducing modern services, improved accessibility and practical new uses.

Public-sector construction must provide long-term value and responsible use of available funding. We work with councils and other public organisations to improve community buildings, libraries, healthcare facilities, educational estates and public spaces. Our approach combines budget control, quality, safety and clear reporting.

We start by learning about the property, the client’s objectives and the challenges that need to be resolved. This includes discussing the intended use, budget, timescale, required completion date and whether the building will remain occupied.

Our team reviews the existing site, available surveys, proposed design and major project risks. Early involvement allows us to provide practical feedback on buildability, sequencing, costs, site logistics and specialist requirements.

We work alongside the architect, engineers and consultant team to coordinate the design. This helps ensure that structural, architectural and building-services aspects are considered together before construction begins.

Once the programme and scope are agreed, our site team manages construction, contractors, health and safety, quality and reporting. Clients remain informed throughout the work and have a clear route for raising questions, reviewing progress and approving decisions.

Before completion, we carry out inspections, testing, commissioning and snagging. We then bring together the documentation needed to operate and maintain the finished building. The aim is to hand over a complete environment that meets the agreed requirements and is ready for use.