BDB Design Build: Three decades of designing and delivering bespoke commercial premises

In those three decades, the team at BDB Design Build - based in Chapeltown, in Sheffield - has developed a wide range of commercial build projects, including motor dealerships, offices and retail complexes.

It is a legacy and a commitment to quality which family-run BDB Design Build is proud of.

BDB Design Build has delivered many motors’ showroom projects for brands such as Porsche, Ferrari, and Jaguar Land Rover. There have been innovative projects, including the largest contract to date, reaching £12.5m.

One project just completed is the new “megachurch” in Norwich. The SOUL building includes a 1,250-seat auditorium, café, soft play area and a social supermarket.

It is clear that in 30 years, BDB Design Build has been busy building its own future, as well as shaping the look of other businesses.

BDB Design Build’s Managing Director, Nick Goodson says the 30 years “is a huge milestone for us and a great achievement”.

Mr Goodson joined the business in 1995, taking over the reins as MD in 2012.

The business was founded by Keepmoat Holdings in 1988 and initially traded as Bramall Design Build.

An enthusiastic, hardworking and professional approach

Former Managing Director Alan Goodson, Bob Hartley and David Frith acquired the firm in 1994 and then rebranded it as BDB Design Build Limited.

Despite stepping back in 2010, Alan Goodson has remained a shareholder and continues to visit the office and to engage with the team.

He believes that the continued success, and reputation, of the business has been based on building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors.

He says “its really important to us as a family-run business. We always try and do the right thing”.

Nick Goodson explains that since 2012 “we continue to provide an enthusiastic, hardworking and professional approach to all schemes as we have done” in previous years.

Working with BDB Design Build is a great experience

He said: “We’re proud of our great achievement and all the praise is down to our fantastic members of staff and management who continue to work tirelessly to build what we have today.”

He stresses that BDB Design Build has always had a collaborative way of working at the heart of its ethos. Forging relationships with supply chains and clients has been key and “long may this continue”.

And in turn, clients and suppliers who have worked with BDB Design Build Limited are keen to highlight the professionalism and work ethics of the business.

Derek Gilbert of GRM Associates has worked on numerous automotive projects with BDB Design Build. He has found their quality of workmanship, and the finished product, to always be of a high standard.

Marshall Motor Group Ltd has had multiple showrooms built by BDB Design Build. Simon Page, Head of Property at the Marshall group, says that working with BDB Design Build has always been “a great experience”.

BDB Design Build is excited for the future

BDB Design Build has delivered dealership buildings for Marshall Motors in Exeter, Cambridge, Ipswich, Oxford, Newbury, Lincoln, and Cheltenham.

Peter Burdekin is the Construction Director of BDB Design Build, and sums up for the rest of the team, how the business has developed, and the positive outlook ahead.

He says he believes in the company ethos of “getting the job done” in the effective way for clients. The firm’s staff, management and supply chain have all had a significant impact on where the business is now.

He said: “We are excited for the future and hope to deliver many more projects in our specialist sectors.”

Find out more about BDB Design Build at their website.