Crow Wood Hotel exterior and formal gardens, a full new build by Cornerstone

Service 04

New build,
groundworks to handover.

Complete commercial construction under one contract, from design and planning through structure and services to the finished interior.

1Contract, one point of contact
TurnkeyDesign and build delivery
In-houseFit out and joinery
FullCommissioning and sign-off

What we deliver

From groundworks
to handover.

Complete new-build commercial construction run by Cornerstone from the ground up, with the same precision we bring to a fit out. Once the structure is up, our team moves straight into the commercial interior fit out, and brands opening several sites can standardise them through our corporate reimaging service.

A standalone commercial building, a hotel, a leisure facility or a healthcare campus: one team, one contract, one point of accountability from first sod to final key.

Crow Wood Hotel shows what that means in practice. The building, the ballroom, restaurant, bars and reception were all delivered by our own people under a single contract.

Turnkey deliveryDesign and buildCommercial constructionProject management
Crow Wood Hotel entrance canopy and landscaping
01 / Scope

What is included

Everything this
service covers

01

Design and build

Working with architects and engineers on the full design package, with one party responsible for the result.

02

Groundworks and drainage

Foundations, drainage and external works, managed by our own site teams.

03

Structure and envelope

Structural frame and a weathertight shell, sequenced so the interior teams can follow on quickly.

04

Mechanical and electrical

Heating, plumbing, ventilation, fire protection, data and lighting coordinated from the start.

05

Interior fit out

Our joinery and interiors teams take over for the internal build, with no gap between structure and finish.

06

Commissioning and handover

Every system commissioned, statutory sign-offs complete and a handover pack ready for occupation.

02 / Process

How we work

Five stages,
one team

01

Design and planning

Working with architects and structural engineers on the full design package, plus planning applications and pre-construction coordination.

02

Groundworks and structure

Foundations, drainage, structural frame and weathertight shell, managed by our own site teams.

03

Services

Full mechanical and electrical coordination including heating, plumbing, ventilation, fire protection, data and lighting design.

04

Interior fit out

Our joinery and interiors teams take over for the full internal build, so there is no gap between structure and finish.

05

Commissioning and handover

All building services commissioned, statutory sign-offs completed and a formal handover pack, ready to occupy.

Typically for

Hotels and hospitalityHealthcare facilitiesLeisure and sportCommercial officesRetail developmentMixed-use schemes
03 / Work

In the work

Project photography

All projects
04 / Why us

Why choose Cornerstone

What sets
us apart

01

One contract

Design, structure, services and fit out under one agreement, with one team accountable for all of it.

02

Structure to finish

Our interiors and joinery teams follow the structure straight in, so the building is finished to fit out standard.

03

Complex buildings

From a landmark hotel to a new theatre suite in a live hospital, we build the difficult ones.

Sectors we deliver this for

Common questions

Frequently asked
questions

If yours is not here, ring us on 0800 011 9758 and ask.

Yes. We work with architects and structural engineers to develop the full design package and take responsibility for delivering it.

Read the Crow Wood case study

We manage planning applications and pre-construction coordination as part of the design stage.

Talk to us about your site

We do. Heating, ventilation, power, data, fire protection and lighting are coordinated from the start rather than added late.

Explore our quality interiors service

Yes. At Greater Lancashire Hospital we added a new operating theatre, air handling unit and backup generator with zero disruption to patient care.

Read the hospital case study

Still have a question?

Talk to someone who knows the job. Call us free, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, or send us your brief.

0800 011 9758
Contact us

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