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Darren Hill, DBSJ’s CEO, has led the creation of luxury retail around the globe for decades. Today he shares the ten pillars of an exceptional prime and luxury environment. 

How did you get your start in the industry?  I took a joinery apprenticeship in a workshop and fell in love with the trade. I crafted carpentry, furniture, bespoke joinery and kitchens for around 15 years. When I was 21, I started my own joinery business, which was very successful for nine years. Then I … Continued

James Ball, Senior Project Manager, reveals the secret to creating exceptional prime and luxury interiors.

DBSJ’s CEO, Darren Hill, explains the secret to success of luxury fit-out projects, bringing your exclusive vision to life.

How did you get your start in the industry?   I began my career on a bench joiner apprenticeship in 2008, before working on the tools out on site. My career has grown, from the workshop floor to where I am now, Construction Manager at DBSJ. I’m pleased to say I’ve picked up plenty of qualifications … Continued

The ultimate guide to a cost-effective fit-out   19th September, 2024 Our integrated approach ensures a smooth transition from concept to construction.  Transforming your office vision into a reality involves not only creativity, but also detailed planning, expert execution and seamless integration. We’ll guide you from the initial concept to the final fit-out. Here’s what our … Continued

The IWG Partner Conference: Celebrating collaboration and innovation   3rd September, 2024 On Thursday 1st August, we had the pleasure of attending the IWG Partner Conference in London, an event that we proudly sponsored. The conference provided an invaluable platform for collaboration, where we had the opportunity to showcase how our comprehensive services enable IWG to successfully … Continued

From concept to construction: Turn your office vision into a buildable reality

Your partner for delivering EPC upgrades for commercial landlords   22nd June, 2024 In the quest to reduce environmental impact and adhere to increasingly stringent regulations, upgrading the energy efficiency of commercial properties has become a critical priority for businesses and property owners. The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates a building’s energy efficiency from ‘A’ (most … Continued

In June 2023, DBSJ was proudly appointed to the Specsavers Shopfitting Framework. Since then, DBSJ has been instrumental in transforming the property portfolio and enhancing the retail experience across London, the southeast, Surrey and Sussex. As we near the 50-location milestone for one of the UK’s most well-loved brands and the renewal of our Framework … Continued

Creating exceptional luxury interiors: The DBSJ approach  31st May, 2024 At DBSJ, we pride ourselves on our truly integrated approach to design, joinery and fit out, which enables us to deliver luxury solutions from the initial business case right through to project launch. As an integrated design, joinery, and fit out contractor, we offer a … Continued

Our lead Project Manager on the Headlam account is Ian Honnor, who ensures thorough control over every aspect, from initial timelines to the successful rollout of initiatives that align with our customer’s strategic goals. Having accumulated over 30 years of operation, Headlam is recognised as the UK’s premier floor-covering distributor. With 19 successful projects completed … Continued