

What Sets Us Apart
At FSB, we deliver every stage of construction with the discipline and standards of a tier-one contractor. By self-delivering much of our structural and building fabric works, and applying our digital management systems across all sites, we ensure precision, accountability, and quality from start to finish. From controlled demolition through to final finishes, FSB provides a complete, seamless service. Each stage is managed with precision, delivered by experienced teams, and tracked through our digital systems — giving clients real-time visibility, confidence, and results that last.
Every scheme begins with clarity. Our team conducts detailed design reviews, raises RFIs where drawings or specifications require clarity, and challenges assumptions through buildability analysis. This proactive approach means risks are identified early, alternatives are explored, and costly delays are avoided.
We back this with specialized delivery teams who self-deliver a high percentage of structural and building fabric works.
The same groups of tradesmen who deliver our larger projects step seamlessly into smaller, bespoke schemes carrying their larger-project mindset into every detail. This ensures the same discipline, safety, and finish whether we are delivering a boutique extension or a multi-unit commercial redevelopment.
Our digital management systems link every site back to HQ in real time. Clients benefit from live programme tracking and a range of digital systems that streamline our operation, control rarely seen outside tier-one contractors.
And at the heart of our commercial promise is value engineering. We don’t just build what’s on the page. We interrogate designs, offer alternatives, and provide practical, cost-effective solutions that protect budgets and programmes without compromising quality.
This blend of systemised management, direct delivery, and technical expertise positions FSB in a unique space. We are not just competing with other small builders we are redefining what a small builder can be.
At FSB, we deliver every stage of construction with the discipline and standards of a tier-one contractor. By self-delivering much of our structural and building fabric works, and applying our digital management systems across all sites, we ensure precision, accountability, and quality from start to finish. From controlled demolition through to final finishes, FSB provides a complete, seamless service. Each stage is managed with precision, delivered by experienced teams, and tracked through our digital systems — giving clients real-time visibility, confidence, and results that last.

Professional Services -

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Feasibility Studies & Early-Stage advice
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Site appraisals and development potential reviews
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Budget benchmarking and order of cost estimates
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Risk identification and early mitigation strategies
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Cost Planning & Financial Management
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Detailed cost plans and elemental breakdowns
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Gross Development Value (GDV) assessments
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Procurement strategy and tendering support
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Design & Information Management
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Design team selection and management
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Coordination of consultants and specialist designers
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Design reviews for buildability, compliance, and value
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Design development tracking and revision control
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Programme & Delivery Planning
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Critical path programmes and milestone scheduling
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Phasing strategies for live or occupied sites
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Logistics planning, sequencing, and construction methodology advice
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Temporary works and early enabling package programming
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Value Engineering & Optimisation
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Identification of alternative materials and methods
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Structural and architectural simplifications for cost efficiency
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Whole-life value and maintenance considerations
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Contractor-led innovation and buildability input
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Risk & Compliance Management
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Health & safety planning and CDM (Construction Design & Management) compliance advice
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Statutory approvals tracking (planning, building control, party wall, etc.)
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Risk registers and mitigation plans
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Client & Stakeholder Support
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Communication frameworks and reporting structures
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Support in client presentations and investor packs
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Professional, branded proposals and tender documentation preparation
Controlled Demolition & Structural Alterations

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Structural Demolition
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Careful dismantling of load-bearing elements and superstructures
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Extensive Temporary Works
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Propping, shoring, and structural stabilisation to safeguard works in progress
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Suspended Floor Removal
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Deconstruction of concrete, timber, and composite floor systems
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Substructure Demolition
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Removal of reinforced and non-reinforced foundations, ground beams, and ground-bearing slabs
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Subterranean Demolition
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Controlled works within basements and underground structures
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Low-Rise Demolition
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Safe dismantling of small-scale buildings and ancillary structures
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Drainage Diversions & Adaptations
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Modifications to existing drainage networks during demolition or alteration
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Structural Openings
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Creation, enlargement, and strengthening of apertures in walls and slabs
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Internal Reconfiguration
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Alterations to achieve open-plan layouts and revised structural arrangements
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Repairs & Remediation
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Strengthening of cavity walling, timber structures, and floor systems
Groundworks & Substructures

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Site Preparation & Excavation
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Comprehensive bulk excavation, reduced level digs, and full site clearance, including removal of unsuitable materials. Preparation works are carried out with precision to establish stable platforms for foundations and future construction phases.
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Foundations & Substructure Systems
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Delivery of all foundation types, from traditional strip and pad foundations to rafts and engineered piling solutions. Works include underpinning of existing structures where required to provide stability for extensions, basements, or remedial strengthening.
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Ground-Bearing Slabs & Floor Systems
Installation of both reinforced and non-reinforced ground-bearing slabs, designed to suit the load and usage requirements of the project. Integration with insulation and damp-proofing systems ensures compliance with thermal and moisture standards. -
Drainage & Water Management
Design and installation of complete surface and foul water drainage systems. Provision for soakaways, attenuation tanks, and stormwater management measures to meet modern environmental and planning standards. Drainage diversions and connections are managed to minimise disruption and ensure long-term performance. -
Utilities & Service Infrastructure
Formation of service trenches and ducting routes for gas, water, electricity, and data networks. Works are sequenced in line with main construction programmes to allow smooth utility installations and future maintenance access. -
Retaining Structures & Hard Landscaping
Construction of retaining walls in masonry, concrete, or engineered systems to provide level changes and structural support. Completion of external works including patios, paving, and hard landscaping, ensuring durable finishes that complement the development and provide long-term usability.
Superstructure

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Structural Steelwork
Fabrication, delivery, and erection of primary and secondary structural steel frames. Works include bespoke connections, transfer beams, cantilevered members, and integration of welded or bolted assemblies. All installations are carried out to engineered tolerances with on-site coordination for accuracy and stability. -
Reinforced Concrete Frames & Cores
Construction of reinforced concrete frames, walls, columns, and service cores. This includes in-situ pours, slip-form and jump-form systems, and integration of reinforcement cages. High-strength concrete mixes are used where design requires, with strict quality control for durability and load-bearing performance. -
Load-Bearing Masonry & Engineered Timber
Formation of structural blockwork, cavity masonry walls, and engineered timber frames. Hybrid solutions combining steel, timber, and masonry are delivered to optimise cost, speed, and performance. Detailing includes ties, bearings, and movement joints to ensure longevity. -
Suspended Slabs & Decking Systems
Installation of suspended reinforced concrete slabs, precast planks, and composite metal decking with concrete topping. Works include propping systems, reinforcement fixing, shuttering, and curing management. Integration with services penetrations and cast-in items is closely coordinated. -
Timber Floors & Joisting Systems
Construction of traditional and engineered timber joist systems, designed for residential and commercial loading. This includes I-joists, laminated beams, and prefabricated floor cassettes. Acoustic, fire, and vibration criteria are addressed through system selection and detailing. -
Roof Structures
Erection of flat, pitched, and complex roof forms in timber, steel, or hybrid systems. This encompasses trussed rafter systems, portal frames, dormer and mansard constructions, and structural adaptations for roof terraces and plant loads. -
External Walling & Cladding
Delivery of cavity wall construction, rainscreen cladding, and structural façade strengthening. This includes brickwork skins, lightweight cladding systems, external wall insulation, and structural remedial works to existing walls. -
Stability & Bracing Systems
Installation of shear walls, cross-bracing, and moment frames to ensure structural stability against wind and lateral forces. Temporary and permanent bracing systems are designed to integrate with primary structural elements. -
Strengthening & Remedial Works
Structural strengthening of existing buildings using steel plate bonding, resin anchors, carbon fibre reinforcement, or concrete jacketing. Works also cover remedial stitching of masonry, re-casting defective structural elements, and corrective works for load path deficiencies. -
Temporary Works & Propping
Design and installation of temporary works to support structural alterations, including heavy-duty props, needle beams, façade retention systems, and falsework for slab and beam construction. Close monitoring ensures safety and stability throughout demolition and build phases. -
Basement & Subterranean Structures
Construction and reinforcement of basement walls, underpinning systems, and subterranean retaining structures. Works may include box-frame construction, tanking systems, and waterproof concrete for habitable basements. -
Specialist Structures
Delivery of bespoke structural features such as stair cores, atria, mezzanine floors, and architectural steelwork. Complex geometry or architecturally exposed structural elements are executed with high-quality finishes and precise detailing.
Finishes

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Renovation & Refurbishment
Full internal and external renovation works, including strip-out, remedial repairs, and preparation for new finishes. Heritage-sensitive refurbishment can be delivered with care to match existing detailing, while modern upgrades are introduced seamlessly to improve performance and appearance. -
Wall Finishes & Partitions
Plastering, drylining, and partition systems installed to achieve flat, durable, and regulation-compliant finishes. This includes traditional wet plastering, skim-coat systems, metal stud partitions, acoustic linings, and fire-rated wall assemblies. All walls are prepared for decoration or specialist finishes. -
Ceilings & Acoustic Treatments
Suspended ceilings, MF systems, and acoustic treatments to achieve sound performance and visual quality. Specialist ceiling finishes include feature rafts, baffles, and lighting integrations, coordinated with M&E services. -
Floor Finishes
Installation of timber flooring, stone paving, ceramic tiling, resin coatings, and carpet systems. Subfloor preparation, levelling, and damp-proofing are carried out to ensure long-lasting and high-quality finishes, with attention to acoustic and thermal performance where required. -
Decorating & Coatings
High-quality internal and external decorating services, from durable trade finishes to specialist coatings. Works include multi-coat systems, spray finishes, and protective treatments for timber, metal, and masonry surfaces. Bespoke colour schemes and sample panels are developed for client approval. -
Joinery & Specialist Fabrication
Delivery of bespoke joinery, including cabinetry, staircases, kitchens, and fitted furniture. Fabrication in hardwood, softwood, or engineered board materials, with integrated ironmongery and finishes. All joinery is detailed to architectural specification and installed to high tolerances. -
Doors, Frames & Ironmongery
Supply and installation of internal and external door sets, frames, and associated hardware. This includes fire doors, acoustic doors, glazed partitions, and secure entry systems, complete with certified ironmongery and access control solutions. -
Specialist Finishes
Installation of feature walls, decorative plasterwork, tiling mosaics, resin floors, polished concrete, and bespoke surface treatments. Works extend to high-end finishes such as veneered panels, stone cladding, and metalwork to deliver premium interiors. -
External Finishes
Application of roofing finishes, cladding systems, brickwork, stonework, render, and rain screen panels. Detailing ensures weather-tightness, durability, and visual consistency with the design intent, with careful attention to junctions and interfaces.
External Works

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Patios, paving, and garden landscaping
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Retaining walls and boundary structures
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Fencing, gates, and external joinery
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External drainage connections and diversions
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Soft landscaping to integrate buildings with their surroundings
