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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 … 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

Find out how we deliver franchise fit out programmes on time, on budget, on brand 12th April 2024 As a franchisor, you have many things to consider as you grow your business, from quality control and local regulatory compliance to protecting your brand’s image. For many franchises, the physical store or restaurant is the biggest … Continued

Over the past 18 months, DBSJ has teamed up with IWG and its franchise partners to launch 24 new locations across the UK. Rebecca Pearson interviewed Marnus Van Zyl, IWG’s Design & Construction Regional Lead for the UK, Europe, and Africa, to uncover how DBSJ is driving success for the serviced office provider and helping them achieve their ambitious business goals.

What brought you to fit-out as a career? While I was at college studying Interior Design, I carried out work experience at a local interior design firm and loved it! They invited me back to work there two days a week while I finished my studies and then offered me a full-time job. Nearly a … Continued