Design And Build

Here are some examples of design and build work we have completed to the highest standard, and to complete customer satisfaction.

Abbott Diabetes Care



  • Type: Design & Build – Industrial
  • Value: £3.5M
  • Client: Abbott Diabetes Care Main
  • Contractor/Project Manager: Project managed by client’s own team

Description: As Electrical Trade Contractor, Darke & Taylor was responsible for the full design and installation of electrical services to this key manufacturing site for Abbott Diabetes Care – the world’s largest company specialising in the development and manufacture of test strips for people suffering with diabetes. The works were undertaken across two large buildings encompassing R&D, manufacturing, distribution, office space, training rooms and a canteen. The project required Darke & Taylor to show specialist expertise and competency in clean room and FM Global standard fire alarm system installation.

Cokethorpe School



  • Type: Design & Build - Education
  • Value: £220K
  • Client: Cokethorpe School
  • Main Contractor/Project Manager: Lifebuild
  • Architect: Barnsley Hewett & Mallinson

Description: Design and installation of complete electrical solutions for the New Dining Hall and Sixth Form Centre at this 660 pupil Independent Day School.

Cotswold Water Park, Four Pillars Hotel



  • Type: Design & Build - Hotel
  • Value: £3M
  • Client: Four Pillars Hotel Group
  • Main Contractor/Project Manager: Builders Ede
  • Building Services Consultants: John Hallam Associates
  • Other Consultants: Plumtree Mee Interior Design & Architecture

Description: Darke & Taylor and its partners were responsible for the full design and build brief for this contemporary, luxury Cotswolds hotel set in a beautiful environment of lakes, rivers, woodland and open countryside. The hotel was designed to complement its beautiful surroundings, while retaining all the modern services expected of a premier 4 star hotel.

Country House, Henley, Oxon



  • Type: Design & Build - High End Residential
  • Value: £600K
  • Client: Spink Property
  • Main Contractor/Project Manager: Boshers
  • Architect: Hill Spink

Description: Extensive restoration and remodelling of a Grade II listed Country House. Darke & Taylor's responsibility is to design and install all electrical, life safety and AV systems to the standards required of the UK's most experienced high value residential property developer.

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