New Build & Major Projects London
New build and major multi-trade construction projects across London. Crestane Construction can coordinate projects from groundworks, foundations and structural construction through roofing, glazing, building services, internal finishes and external works for suitable residential and commercial schemes.
Discuss Your Project Explore Construction ScopePlanning a new build or substantial construction project?
Tell us about the site, proposed construction, project location and current design stage. Crestane can consider suitable residential, commercial and larger multi-trade construction projects across London.
From groundworks to finished building
Larger construction projects involve many separate packages that need to connect together within one programme.
Discuss a new build or major project
Provide the main project information below.
Construction projects that require more than one trade package
A new building or major construction project is made up of numerous individual packages, but the finished building depends on those packages working together.
Crestane Construction considers suitable new build, major residential and commercial construction projects across London.
The construction scope can extend from excavation, foundations and drainage through structural construction, roofing, glazing, building services, partitions, plastering, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, decorating and external works.
This allows Crestane to operate beyond individual property services and consider larger projects requiring coordinated delivery across several stages of construction.
From below ground to final finishes
Project scope can be tailored to the building and procurement requirements, from substantial trade packages through to coordinated multi-trade construction.
Groundworks
Site preparation, excavation, foundations, drainage and relevant below-ground construction.
Structural Construction
Structural building works forming the main supporting elements of the project.
Masonry & Building Fabric
Suitable masonry and building-envelope construction within the wider structural project.
Roofing
Roof construction coordinated with structure, insulation, glazing and external finishes.
Windows & Glazing
Suitable windows and glazed elements coordinated with the surrounding building envelope.
Building Services
Electrical, plumbing and relevant services coordinated through the construction programme.
Internal Construction
Partitions, drylining, ceilings, plastering and internal construction packages.
Interior Finishes
Flooring, tiling, carpentry, painting and decorating required to complete internal spaces.
External Works
Suitable external paving, drainage, landscaping and surrounding construction to complete the site.
A major project is a sequence, not a collection of isolated trades
Groundworks need to support the structure. The structure needs to work with the building envelope. Services need to be installed before many internal areas are closed and finished.
Roofing and glazing need to protect the building while internal construction and finishing progress.
Coordinating these workstreams as part of the same project helps create a clearer construction sequence from the early site stages through to completion.
Constructing a new building from the ground up
New build construction differs from refurbishment because the project establishes a completely new structure rather than primarily altering existing building fabric.
The sequence normally begins with the site and groundworks before progressing through foundations, structure, external envelope, roofing, windows, services and internal construction.
Later stages then bring together kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, carpentry, tiling, decoration and external works to complete the property.
Crestane can consider suitable new construction projects where the project scope, design information and requirements are sufficiently defined.
Major construction does not always mean a completely new building
Some of the largest residential projects combine substantial refurbishment, extensions and structural alteration rather than creating an entirely separate new property.
A project may involve stripping a property back, altering the internal structure, constructing new extensions, replacing services, improving the roof and rebuilding much of the interior.
Crestane can consider these larger multi-trade projects under a coordinated construction scope.
For renovation-led projects, see our House Refurbishment London service.
Larger projects for commercial properties
Major construction capability can also be applied to suitable commercial projects requiring several coordinated building packages.
The project may involve strip-out, structural works, building-envelope changes, building services, partitions, ceilings, flooring and final fit-out.
Crestane can consider suitable commercial projects according to their scope, programme and construction requirements.
See our Commercial Construction London page for our broader commercial service.
Major construction needs the right information before it is built
Planning, Building Regulations, structural information and specialist design requirements depend on the particular building, location and proposed development.
Planning
The relevant planning position should be established for the proposed development before construction proceeds where planning permission or other planning requirements apply.
Building Regulations
New construction needs to address the applicable Building Regulations requirements for the particular project and approval route.
Structural Information
Foundations, structural elements and other relevant parts of the building should follow appropriate project design and construction information.
Architectural Information
Drawings and specifications help establish dimensions, layouts, materials and the intended completed building.
Building Services
Electrical, plumbing, ventilation and other services need to coordinate with the structure and architectural layout.
Construction Sequence
The project programme should account for the dependencies between groundworks, structure, envelope, services and finishes.
What can a major construction project include?
Prepare suitable site areas for construction activity.
Excavation for foundations, drainage and construction.
Foundation construction according to appropriate project information.
Relevant below-ground drainage coordinated with the project.
Principal structural construction and supporting elements.
Building-envelope construction within the agreed project scope.
Roof structure, relevant build-up and associated construction.
Suitable openings and glazed building elements.
Electrical works coordinated with the finished building layout.
Relevant building-service installations within the project.
Internal construction forming completed rooms and spaces.
Prepare internal walls and ceilings for final finishes.
Complete suitable kitchen and bathroom construction packages.
Internal floor and tiled finishing works.
Complete relevant interior carpentry and final decoration.
Complete suitable external surfaces and surrounding construction.
Begin the construction with the right base
New buildings and major extensions typically begin with site preparation and below-ground construction.
Excavation, foundations and drainage need to be completed in relation to the structure that will eventually stand above them.
Crestane can coordinate the groundwork package with the following structural construction where both form part of the wider project.
See our Groundworks London page.
Coordinate services before the interiors are closed and finished
Electrical, plumbing and other building services interact closely with the structure, partitions, floors and ceilings.
Appropriate service routes and final positions therefore need to be considered before many internal finishes are completed.
Crestane can coordinate suitable building-service packages with the surrounding construction.
See our Building Services London page.
What affects the cost of a major construction project?
Major construction cannot sensibly be priced from floor area alone. Design, site conditions, specification and project scope all affect the eventual construction cost.
From project information to completed construction
Project Review
Review the site, proposed development, available drawings and required construction scope.
Scope & Information
Establish the relevant project information, work packages and construction requirements.
Groundworks
Progress site preparation, excavation, drainage and foundation construction.
Structure & Envelope
Progress the principal structure, walls, roofing and external building envelope.
Services & Interiors
Coordinate building services with partitions, ceilings and internal construction.
Finish & Complete
Progress final interior finishes and relevant external works to complete the project.
Suitable new build and major project types
What should you send with your enquiry?
The more project information available, the easier it is to understand the proposed construction and current stage.
Site Address
Provide the London location and basic information about the site.
Architectural Drawings
Send proposed plans, elevations and sections where available.
Structural Information
Include available structural drawings or other design information.
Project Scope
Explain which construction packages you need Crestane to undertake.
Current Status
Tell us the current design, planning or construction stage.
Programme
Provide your intended start and any known project milestones.
Major projects bring our construction services together
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Major construction projects across Greater London
Crestane considers suitable residential, commercial, new build and multi-trade construction projects throughout Greater London.
Frequently asked questions
Does Crestane undertake new build construction in London?
Crestane can consider suitable new build construction projects across London depending on the project scope, design information, programme and construction requirements.
Does Crestane undertake major residential projects?
Yes. Suitable major residential projects can include substantial extensions, structural alterations, refurbishment and multiple construction packages coordinated together.
Does Crestane undertake commercial construction?
Yes. Suitable commercial construction, refurbishment and multi-trade projects can be considered across London.
Can Crestane undertake the groundworks?
Yes. Suitable projects can include excavation, foundations, drainage and concrete as part of the initial construction stages.
Can Crestane undertake structural construction?
Structural construction can form part of suitable projects where the relevant design and construction information is in place.
Can roofing and glazing be included?
Yes. Suitable roofing, skylight, rooflight and glazing packages can be coordinated with the wider building construction.
Can electrical and plumbing works be included?
Yes. Suitable electrical, plumbing and other building-service packages can be coordinated with the construction programme.
Can Crestane complete the interiors as well?
Yes. Suitable projects can continue through partitions, plastering, flooring, tiling, carpentry, kitchens, bathrooms, decorating and other internal finishes.
Can you complete the external works too?
Suitable patios, paving, drainage, landscaping and other external works can be incorporated into the wider project.
Does a new build require planning permission?
The planning requirements depend on the particular development, site and proposal. The appropriate planning position should be established before relevant construction progresses.
Do new buildings need to comply with Building Regulations?
New construction needs to address the applicable Building Regulations requirements and appropriate building-control process for the particular project.
Can Crestane work from architectural and structural drawings?
Available architectural, structural and other construction information should be provided when discussing the project so the proposed scope can be properly understood.
Does Crestane only undertake large projects?
No. Crestane's wider service offering ranges from suitable individual property and trade packages through to major residential and commercial construction projects.
What affects the cost of a new build in London?
Cost depends on building size, site conditions, groundworks, structural design, building-envelope specification, services, internal finishes, external works and overall project complexity.
What should I send with a major project enquiry?
Send the site address, a description of the development, available architectural and structural drawings, current project status, required construction scope and intended programme.
Can I contact Crestane before all drawings are complete?
Yes. An initial project discussion can take place before every detail is finalised. Providing the information already available helps establish the current stage and proposed construction scope.
Which parts of London does Crestane cover?
Suitable new build and major construction projects can be considered throughout Greater London including Central, North, North West, West, South West, South, South East and East London.