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Hotel Construction Companies
If you are a developer searching for a reliable hotel construction company, the Hightown Group has an impressive track record of delivering new builds and refurbishments across the UK. Our ability to work with a [...]
Car Dealership Refurbishment
Any car dealership knows that it’s not just the cars and the helpful sales staff that make a successful. To make a real impact nowadays, you need to have the right facilities. If you have [...]
Hotel Refurbishment Companies
The hotel industry is thriving in the UK and contributes a great deal to the hospitality sector and the economy. Whether you have a small hotel on the coast or in the city or you [...]
Manufacturing Construction Companies
Manufacturing in the UK is a sector that always seems to be changing. According to the Government, the manufacturing businesses that we will see by 2050 will be vastly different from the ones we [...]
Laboratory Construction
The UK has a strong reputation for research and development with some outstanding laboratory facilities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Finding cures for medical challenges such as cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s and [...]
Car Dealership Construction
Giving yourself a competitive advantage in the world of selling cars is important. The key is maximising the modern look and feel of your dealership while still staying in control of the costs and [...]
The Benefits of Building Refurbishments in the Aviation Sector
The aviation sector in the UK plays a huge role in the economy, employing more than 230,000 people. Whether it’s transporting goods and people all around the world or handling manufacturing, maintenance and storage, [...]
Office Refurbishment Construction Company in Birmingham
Birmingham has seen major changes over the last few decades and is an important business hub for the Midlands and the UK. If you have decided to carry out an office refurbishment, then working [...]
Listed Building Refurbishment
If you own or live in a listed building or have an office in one, getting permission for any refurbishment can be hard work. Not only that, working with the right construction company is [...]
Warehouse Refurbishment Contractors
There are many reasons why your business could want to carry out a warehouse refurbishment. Development can release up space and make your facility much more efficient. You could also update heating and lighting [...]
Pharmaceutical Construction
Despite all the doom and gloom of Brexit, pharmaceutical companies are still investing heavily in the UK. In 2017, the total spend on R&D in the UK was £370.9 million and the industry currently [...]
Pharmaceutical Laboratory Refurbishment
The decision to commit to a pharmaceutical laboratory refurbishment is not something most businesses or organisations take lightly. A refurbishment provides the opportunity to update infrastructure and bring in new technology something that is vital [...]
Pharmaceutical Building Design and Construction
Deciding to build and design a new pharmaceutical facility not only takes money but great planning and the right partners. Whether it’s for cutting edge laboratories or state of the art manufacturing facilities, making [...]
Pharmaceutical Construction Companies UK
The pharmaceutical industry contributes a significant amount to the overall economy of the UK. While requiring specialist installations that allow for manufacture and research and development, finding high-quality pharmaceutical construction companies that can deliver [...]
School Refurbishment Contractors
A school refurbishment can be a costly and time-consuming undertaking. With budgets tight and educational needs paramount, finding the right contractor to work with is vital if you want to get value for money. [...]
Hightown Group 2018 Annual Review
Watch our Vimeo video or download the full report. We achieved a lot in 2018 from proactively managing risk, right through to creating social and economic value.
Hightown Group Sponsor Saints Community Development Foundation’s Anti Bullying Campaign
Saints Community Development Foundation (SCDF) have partnered with the first team squad to deliver important anti-bullying messages to our local schools following the release of our new Anti-Bullying campaign in association with the Hightown [...]
Our article in Building, Design and Construction Magazine
Safety Doesn’t Happen By Accident Now boasting over 45 years of experience in the construction industry, Hightown Group is pioneering in attitude and approach. For Hightown Group, health and safety best practice goes hand [...]
Benefits of a Retail Store Refurbishment
Competition on the high street has increased over the last few years. Retail stores not only have to vie with each other but with online shops that have little or no overheads. People still [...]
Hotel Refurbishments: Why Should You Invest?
The idea of refurbishing hotels isn’t new. Many chains and small operations do it on a regular basis. But what are the real benefits of giving your hotel a facelift and is it worth [...]
A Great Few Months for the Hightown Group
While we’ve been working hard as usual to help businesses all across the UK with high quality new builds and refurbishments, it’s also been a good time for our dedicated team in terms of recognition. [...]
Investing in a New Building for Your University
Like any organisation or business, universities need to be able to stand out from the competition if they want to be successful. That could depend on the type of courses they offer or the [...]
Education Building Refurbishments
The one thing that any educational organisation needs is great facilities. That goes for whether you’re a school, college or university. Making the most of any investment in this area is important and we’ve worked [...]
Hotel Refurbishment: What are the benefits for your hospitality business?
The hospitality business has always been a hub of innovation and transformation. Customers expect a lot nowadays, whether they’re visiting a bar in the heart of a busy city or booking a room in a [...]
Hightown Group Are Now a Top Ten Winner at the Construction Enquirer Awards
As a construction business that has spent the last 40 years working hard to deliver the best for our clients, it’s rewarding when we get official recognition. This October we’ll be at the Construction [...]
University Laboratory Refurbishment
There’s no doubt that every university depends a good deal on the quality of its facilities. If you want to attract the top performing students or carry out the kind of cutting edge research [...]
Social Benefits of Building a School
There is no doubt that any school building is of great social benefit to society. Education lies at the heart of improving our quality of life and creating career and life opportunities as we [...]
Benefits of a New Laboratory Installation
Research and development forms the backbone of new innovations in our modern world. We wouldn’t have the drugs that cure cancer or slow dementia if it wasn’t for research facilities. Neither would we have [...]
Office Refurbishment Company in Birmingham
Birmingham is undoubtedly an important central hub for the UK and home to many important businesses, both big and small. In recent years, it has been named as one of the best places to [...]
Claiming a Free Buildability Appraisal
New build designers often focus closely on more aesthetic factors without really considering the consequences of their design decisions in the real world. What looks good on paper, doesn’t always work when you get [...]
New School Builders
Whether it’s building a new school from the ground up, replacing old building stock or refurbishing and redesigning an existing location, finding the right construction company to work with is vital. At Hightown with [...]
The Turnkey Provider of University Refurbishments and New Builds
With over 45 years’ experience at Hightown, we’ve worked with many different sectors on high quality refurbishments and new builds. As a turnkey provider we can deliver everything from the initial design and consultation [...]
Experience of Working in a Live Environment for University Refurbishments
As a family building company with over 40 years’ experience delivering high quality construction and refurbishment work across the UK, we’ve been lucky enough to build relationships with some fairly high profile businesses and [...]
5 Reasons to Invest in Construction
There’s no doubt that undertaking any major construction or refurbishment work comes with some serious budgetary considerations. While it can seem cheaper to make do, at least for the time being, investing in building [...]
Lab Installation Services
Whether you are setting up a new research facility or need to refurbish your current premises, choosing the right lab installation services can be a challenge. With over 45 years’ experience in the building [...]
University Laboratory Installation
Leading in research and development is one of the key factors that helps drive any university. A reputation for great facilities and cutting edge R&D is often what brings top students from all over [...]
University Construction Company
We’re known as one of the most reliable and innovative university construction companies in the UK. Having delivered a range of cutting edge new builds and refurbishments over the last 45 years, we’ve been [...]
Ensuring a Safe Working Environment During a Refurbishment
Over the last 45 years at Hightown Group, we’ve been involved in wide range of refurbishments for both large corporations and small business, across a broad selection of industries. Our building and design teams [...]
Getting a School Refurbishment to Meet the Equalities Act
All organisations and businesses need to make every reasonable adjustment to comply with the Equalities Act. For schools, because of budget constraints, this can be something of a challenge but it’s also a goal [...]
Installing a New Laboratory
Creating a new laboratory is a complex process that requires not only a good deal of planning but the right installation and construction processes. Working with the best building team ensures that your design [...]
Improving Staff Morale with an Office Refurbishment
The location in which we work is obviously important and getting it right can not only improve staff morale but also boost productivity. Offices can quickly become cluttered and the space squeezed, particularly when your [...]
Fire door inspection life death decision?
Most business owners will agree that one of the single most important safety measures in any building is the fire door. This simple construction is designed to compartmentalise any outbreak of fire and give [...]
How to Choose the Right Construction Company
When you are planning a major building project, finding the right construction company to build a relationship with is vital. Ideally, you need a group of experts you can work closely with and who will [...]
Refurbishing a University Building
At Hightown, we’ve worked with a number of universities over the years to help deliver quality refurbishments to existing infrastructure. As with any construction project, this type of work can deliver new life to buildings [...]
Retail Store Refurbishment
Bricks and mortar retail stores have seen a lot of competition from online retailers in recent years. Maintaining a competitive edge has never been more important. Undertaking a refurbishment can not only give your retail [...]
Hotel Refurbishments and New Builds
Designing and building a new hotel or refurbishing an existing one is undoubtedly a big undertaking. Whether you’re a large international chain looking to set up in a new location across the UK or a [...]
University Construction Company
More and more universities nowadays are looking to invest in new infrastructure. Not only can it help provide state of the art teaching facilities and promote cutting edge research and development, it also plays a [...]
University Building Maintenance
More than other major institutions around the UK, universities have a substantial amount of building stock to maintain and keep in working order, everything from new builds to older, more problematic structures. When something breaks [...]
Internal Refurbishment for the Private Sector
For most businesses and organisations, how your building looks on the inside is just as important as the external facade. Not only can refurbishment give your office or store a new feel in line with [...]
Exova BM Trada Q-Mark Certified Fire Door Installers
All businesses want to keep their employees and their premises safe. One issue is normally high on the agenda of any employer is the type of fire door they have installed. These essentially compartmentalise different [...]
Fire Door Assessment
Most office buildings today are compartmentalised with fire doors in between to help slow the progress of any fire. This gives those working in an office, store or other building the chance to escape and, [...]
Bring Your School Building into the 21st Century
There’s nothing more important than education. Delivering the high quality teaching and learning which prepares pupils for the future naturally requires having in place the best facilities. It’s something which is vitally important to any [...]
Pharmaceutical Construction Companies
While we often think of big companies when it comes to pharmaceuticals, there is a growing and prosperous industry of small businesses in the UK that are just as important. Indeed, many global organisations are [...]
Aircraft Hangar Floor Refurbishment
Generally covering a large area, hangar floors can be subjected to a wide range of wear and tear, not only from aircraft but also machinery and even the outdoor elements at the extremes of hot [...]
Planned Maintenance Experts in Liverpool
Hightown are one of the leading planned maintenance experts in Liverpool. We work with businesses of all sizes to ensure that their buildings and systems stay up and running. Our clients include large organisations such [...]
Fire Door Installation
Most businesses understand that fire safety is a big priority, irrespective of the size or design of the property in which they operate. The installation of high quality fire doors can stop a fire spreading [...]
Laboratory Installation Services
Laboratories are highly specialised areas and getting the right team in place to work on your installation, taking it from initial design through to successful completion, can be challenging. Whether you’re looking to refurbish and [...]
Building Refurbishment Projects
There are numerous reasons for undertaking a refurbishment rather than opting for a new build. In most cases, an old building can be given a new lease of life and made more sustainable by adding [...]
Construction Company in Birmingham
At the end of 2016, after over 40 years in the construction business, the Hightown Group opened a second office in the heart of Birmingham. With more of our clients coming from the Midlands area [...]
Internal Refurbishment for Local Authorities
More than any organisation over the last decade or so, the local authority has been subjected to dwindling budgets and operational cuts. Making the most of the money they have usually means that large projects [...]
University Facilities Management Support
Most universities have a large amount of building stock and facilities that need to be managed. Many have their own teams on site to deal with the day to day running of operations such as [...]
Investing in a New Building for your School or College
One of the biggest decisions that schools or colleges need to make is when they go for a brand new build. While refurbishing your existing stock is one option, undertaking a new build gives you [...]
Podcast Interview with Evie Magee
Dave Sheridan sits down with our latest member of the team Evie Magee.
University Planned Maintenance
Most universities have a great deal of building stock to maintain and this can be a significant challenge for any organisation. Although many institutions are investing heavily in new builds, much of this infrastructure was [...]
Laboratory Refurbishments Benefits
At Hightown, we have 40 years’ experience dealing with a range of new builds for many sectors, including research and education. State-of-the-art facilities are key if you are going to be at the cutting edge [...]
The Advantages of Reactive Maintenance
Despite your best efforts, there’s always the potential for things to break down and go wrong, especially if you are managing a large amount of building stock. Reactive maintenance is important for these occasions and [...]
Warehouse Refurbishment Project
Businesses that use warehouses to store or distribute products are increasingly under pressure to maximise their locations as well as their workforces. A warehouse refurbishment might be the last thing on your mind in today’s [...]
Airport Refurbishment
Finding an experienced construction team to carry out a high-quality airport refurbishment can be difficult. You might need certain specialist services from a company that understands the demands of your sector or perhaps you want [...]
Pharmaceutical Construction Projects
The pharmaceutical industry contributes a good deal to the UK economy and has been one reason for the rising growth among businesses in recent years. Developing the right location for a pharmaceutical company can be [...]
Retail Refurbishment
Retail has always been part of the lifeblood of the UK and the idea we are still a nation of shopkeepers has endured throughout history. While technology may have changed in recent years, making sure [...]
Pharmaceutical Sector Building Refurbishment and Renovation
The UK has a strong and growing reputation in the development of pharmaceuticals and within the bio-science industries. Their role in improving health, not only in this country but around the world, has been phenomenal [...]
Airport Refurbishment Projects
There’s nothing more important to the future success of the UK than its airport infrastructure. That not only includes large corporate locations such as Liverpool’s John Lennon and Manchester Airport but smaller ones like Barrow [...]
Making Your Building Fire Safety Compliant With BM Trada Q-Mark Certified Products
“A fire door is only a fire door if it has been correctly fitted.” We understand that our clients have a duty of care to those who work or operate within their buildings. Fire door [...]
New Builds for Sectors Including Aviation, Education, Retail, Residential and More
Investing in a new build for your business or organisation is undoubtedly a large undertaking. Not only do you need to find the right design and get all stakeholders on board, you must find someone [...]
Lab Refurbishments for the Pharmaceutical and Education Sectors
Research and development in both the pharmaceutical industry and our higher education institutions such as universities is undoubtedly important. Making sure you have the best facilities in place which allow researchers to undertake work at [...]
University Reactive Maintenance: Does Your In House Team Require Additional Support?
University campuses are large and naturally require a good deal of care and maintenance. While many institutions have their own, very capable, teams on site, it’s important to have additional support from a third party [...]
University Building Projects
As one of the leading construction companies within the education sector, Hightown Group has worked on many key new builds and refurbishments for universities across the country. A large part of our success over the [...]
University Reactive and Planned Maintenance Experts
Any building, whatever it’s age, will have problems at some time. All require either reactive or planned maintenance to make sure they function properly and can be used safely and securely. For any university, maintaining [...]
Making Architectural Visions a Reality
There can be a huge gulf between what an architect puts on paper, especially the initial design concept for a building, and what a construction company tasked with that eventual building actually delivers. Because at [...]
Office Refurbishments and Remodelling
Office space is undoubtedly one of the most important parts of any successful business. Not only do you want to provide a comfortable and productive area for your staff but you also probably want to [...]
Hightown Group at St Helens RLFC
St Helens RLFC and Leeds Rhinos got the Bet Fred Super League underway last night with a 6-4 win for Saints. Members of the Hightown Group team were in attendance and thoroughly enjoyed the game. [...]
Residential Refurbishment
Any property refurbishment involves a serious amount of time and money as you try to develop your plans and bring your dream to fruition. At Hightown Group, we’ve got plenty of experience dealing with high [...]
School Building Refurbishment: What are the benefits?
There’s nothing more important than the education that we provide to our young. Putting in the right facilities that give pupils every opportunity to learn is one of the key pillars that determines success. While [...]
University Building Refurbishment
At Hightown Group, we have over forty years’ experience of providing top quality building refurbishments across the country. A number of our clients are universities who come to us because we deliver consistently excellent building [...]
Building Refurbishment and Renovation for the Pharmaceutical Sector
The UK has a strong and growing reputation in the development of pharmaceuticals and within the bio-science industries. Their role in improving health, not only in this country but around the world, has been phenomenal [...]
Hangar Refurbishments for the Aviation Sector
At Hightown Group we have over 40 years’ experience delivering quality builds and refurbishments including for the aviation sector. If you have a hangar that needs an update, then our highly skilled teams will be [...]
Retail New Builds
Building a new retail outlet not only involves a significant outlay for your business but can have a serious impact on short term and long term success. It’s not simply about finding the right location [...]
Individual New Build Projects
Taking on a new build involves a great deal of work and expertise. Not only is there the design process and preparation to get right but employing an expert, qualified team to do the job [...]
Hightown Group Senior Management Development Days
Our senior management team have undergone a number of development days over recent weeks. We have compiled this short video that will give you a snapshot of their experiences:
Choosing the Right Construction Company
Infrastructure is important to all businesses. Whether you are planning a refurbishment or want to build new premises from the ground up, finding the right construction company to undertake the work can be a mine [...]
Warehouse Refurbishments: How Could We Improve Your Warehouse?
Optimising your warehouse space can improve productivity and deliver efficiencies as well as improving safety standards. One of our main strengths at the Hightown Group is our ability to work with businesses and deliver to [...]
Hightown Achieves ISO Accreditation
At the Hightown Group, we not only believe in delivering high quality builds and exceptional health and safety standards, we also realise the value of being able to demonstrate our capabilities as well. ISO or [...]
Building and Refurbishment for the Retail Sector
Despite worries over Brexit and the future of the economy, the retail industry is still going from strength to strength. Brands are still investing in new products, pulling in the customers and creating brilliant instore [...]
Welcome to the new Hightown Group website
For the last two months our team have been hard at work designing and building a whole new website that will serve to display our talents online. Hightown Group have been trading for over 40 [...]
Domestic New Builds and Refurbishments
Domestic New Builds and Refurbishments Over the last 40 years at Hightown Group, we’ve carried out a large number of domestic new builds and refurbishments in the North West area as well as nationally. [...]
The Hightown Experience
The Hightown Experience What does it mean for our clients when they work with a company like Hightown Group? Our ongoing commitment is to provide the same level of service for everyone, irrespective of [...]
How our Professional Services Can Help Your Business Grow
How our Professional Services Can Help Your Business Grow At the Hightown Group we pride ourselves in providing a range of professional services that deliver for our clients, time and again. At the heart [...]
Education Refurbishments with Buildings Open to Staff & Students
Over the years at Hightown Group, we’ve made a speciality of providing quality builds and refurbishments to the education sector. We know that when you have limited resources you want the best that money can [...]
A Look Back at the Construction of Liverpool John Moores University Social Zone
A Look Back at the Construction of Liverpool John Moores University Social Zone Over the years we’ve worked with a number of universities in the North West, helping them to modernise their often ageing [...]
New Builds and Refurbishments for the Nuclear Industry
New Builds and Refurbishments for the Nuclear Industry The nuclear industry isn’t just about huge reactors and power generation. There are buildings where research and manufacturing processes are carried out, including the Urenco Technology [...]
How We Ensure a Safe Project Completion with Minimal Disruption
How We Ensure a Safe Project Completion with Minimal Disruption At the Hightown Group, we take a great deal of pride in the quality we bring to the table and the way we work [...]
Laboratory Refurbishments
Science, health care, education and research have never been more important. Without it we wouldn’t have the hi-tech smartphones we all take for granted, the medical procedures and pharmaceutical products that save lives on a [...]
How Could a New Building Increase your University’s Capability?
At Hightown Group we’ve had the great privilege over the last few decades of working with some universities that are at the cutting edge of education. Our projects in this area have included major refurbishments, [...]
Providing Businesses with Decades of Industry Experience
Providing Businesses with Decades of Industry Experience Building projects are by nature hugely complex and require not only a good deal of expertise but also the drive to keep and maintain all the different [...]
Reasons to Refurbish Your Building
The look and feel of your office says a lot about your business. It is, after all, the first thing that clients see when they come to visit and can leave a lasting impression. While [...]
Cladding: A Cost Effective Alternative to Rebuilding
Cladding: A Cost Effective Alternative to Rebuilding There is a good deal of pressure on businesses that own older properties to find ways to improve their energy efficiency and reduce the impact of heating [...]
Our Quality Promise
Our Quality Promise At Hightown Group we have the capability for delivering consistent, top quality building services that make a big difference to businesses and public organisations across the UK. We achieve this not [...]
What Does Your Building Say About Your Business?
What Does Your Building Say About Your Business? We make a lot of the look and feel of a business. It’s brand, if you like. Not only the logo and the quirky image that [...]
The Importance of Customer Satisfaction
The Importance of Customer Satisfaction Having spent decades providing quality new builds and refurbishments in the health, education and public service sectors, we think we know a thing or two about what customer satisfaction [...]
University Refurbishments: Creating the Right Environment for Students
University Refurbishments: Creating the Right Environment for Students At the Hightown Group we take great pride in our association with the education sector in the UK. Over the years, we’ve helped a number of [...]
Why Quality Is At The Heart Of All That We Do
Why Quality Is At The Heart Of All That We Do You can bang your own drum as much as you like but if you don’t deliver quality no one will believe you. Delivering [...]
Hightown Construction secure £4.1m LJMU STEM Contract
Hightown Construction secure £4.1m LJMU STEM Contract Hightown Construction secure £4.1m LJMU STEM Contract Hightown Construction is pleased to announce that they have been successful in securing a major refurbishment contract at Liverpool John [...]
