Construction and fit-out contractor 8build has appointed Steve Davies as divisional director.
Davies, who has more than 37 years’ experience in the London construction sector, was previously a board member at Collins Construction and a senior leader at Structure Tone London.
Over the past 12 years, he has specialised in retrofit and complex refurbishment services, delivering major schemes for the likes of The Crown Estate, Grosvenor, AXA, Frogmore and Shaftesbury.
In his new role, Davies will lead a London-centric division focused on commercial offices, building a team of specialists in fit-out, refurbishment and heritage projects.
Davies said: “Retrofit and refurbishment in constrained markets like London are essential levers that unlock long-term value for clients. In these areas, 8build has developed an outstanding reputation for delivering complex, multi-year contracts with precision and skill, putting clients at the forefront of its practice and forming great relationships in the process.
“Together with Andy and the board, our focus is now on steady, sustainable growth that plays to the competitive edge 8build has carved out in institutional-grade commercial office solutions, meeting the growing need for stock that meets and exceeds incoming net zero targets.”
Andy Tooley, director at 8build, added: “Steve’s appointment charts an exciting new phase for our commercial retrofit division in London, where we see a huge unmet need for high quality execution. With his breadth of experience delivering high-profile projects for exceptional clients and his deep understanding of retrofit demand, Steve will add materially to our growth plans going forward as we broaden our client book and our strong pipeline of sustainable projects.”
