Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Scottish Construction Specialists
Established over 15 years ago, D B M Building Contractors has built a reputation as a trusted Scottish construction specialist. Our expertise spans commercial and residential projects, including retail fit-outs, healthcare developments, industrial property works, and maintenance divisions. We prioritise client collaboration, delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards. Our team of experienced professionals and subcontractors ensures continuity and excellence across all projects, from concept to completion. With a focus on value engineering and working in live environments, we have achieved an 82% repeat business rate over the past decade. Our commitment to staff development and retention guarantees structured advancement within the company, ensuring consistent service quality.We specialise in complex projects requiring listed building consent and have successfully completed award-winning developments across Scotland. Our divisions include main contracting, fit-out services, reactive maintenance, and specialist trades, supported by in-house joinery manufacturing capabilities. This integrated approach allows us to allocate skilled teams to projects ranging from 10,000 to 10 million. Directors remain actively involved in every project, maintaining our core principle of 'Delivering Results Not Reasons' regardless of project scale.
Services
Retail Fit-Outs
Residential Construction
Listed Building Renovations
Commercial Extensions
Maintenance Services
Design & Build
Insurance Reinstatement
Specialist Trades
New Build Projects
Value Engineering
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have completed over 150 projects across Scotland since 2009
- Our team maintains 82% repeat business from satisfied clients
- We specialise in complex listed building renovations and conversions
- We implement value engineering techniques to optimise project budgets
- Our divisions handle projects from 10,000 to 10 million
What people say
Excellent
Award-winning
On time
Value engineering
High retention
Services
Retail Fit-Outs
Specialist retail fit-out services for supermarkets, car showrooms, and commercial spaces. Our team delivers complete transformations while maintaining operational continuity. Projects include Tesco stores in Banchory and Orkney, and BMW Perth showroom extensions. We manage all aspects from initial design to final implementation.
Listed Building Renovations
Expertise in sensitive renovations of protected structures including Edinburgh's Caledonian Hotel and Aberdeen Art Gallery. Our approach balances historical preservation with modern functionality. We coordinate with conservation officers to ensure compliance with strict heritage regulations during complex refurbishment projects.
Residential Construction
Full-service residential development from single eco-homes to multi-unit apartment blocks. Recent projects include luxury properties in Longniddry and Carrs Flour Mill office conversions. We handle all aspects including disabled adaptations and sustainable building techniques for private and public sector clients.
Commercial Extensions
Design and construction of commercial extensions including Tiso Store Aviemore and Grassicks Car Showroom. Our integrated approach covers structural steelwork, glazing systems, and coordinated mechanical installations. We deliver increased floor space while maintaining operational continuity for existing businesses.
Maintenance Services
Comprehensive planned and reactive maintenance solutions for commercial properties. Our dedicated division handles insurance reinstatement works and ongoing facility support. Services include emergency repairs, scheduled maintenance programmes, and specialist trades for occupied buildings across multiple sectors.
People
Tom Brown
Managing Director
With over 15 years in construction management, Tom leads strategic direction and project oversight. He ensures adherence to quality standards across all developments.
Alex Robertson
Business Development Manager
Specialising in client relations and project acquisition, Alex brings 12 years' industry experience in commercial construction and fit-out solutions.
Barry McMillan
Site Manager
Experienced site manager with expertise in live-environment construction. Oversees daily operations for complex projects requiring phased implementation strategies.
Ken McNicol
Lead Estimator
Senior estimator with specialist knowledge in cost management for large-scale developments. Provides accurate budget forecasting for all project types.
Matthew Phillips
Contracts Manager
Manages contract administration and project delivery. Ensures compliance with legal requirements while maintaining client satisfaction standards.
Questions
What construction sectors does DBM specialise in?
We work across retail, residential, healthcare, education, and commercial sectors with particular expertise in listed building renovations.
Can you handle projects in operational environments?
Yes, over 55% of our projects occur in live settings with phased implementation to minimise disruption to existing operations.
Do you offer design and build solutions?
Yes, our integrated approach combines design consultation with construction delivery for complete project management.
What geographic areas do you cover?
While based in West Lothian, we operate throughout Scotland with recent projects in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Orkney, and Glasgow.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through dedicated site management, regular client communication, and employing experienced professionals across all trades.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage projects from £10,000 repairs to £10 million developments across our specialist divisions.
Reviews (1)
Maria Thomson
Oct 22, 2021
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These are the worst builders ever. If I could give zero stars I would. They are 14 weeks behind schedule- I paid them 25k for scaffolding, in 12 weeks they did not put a roofer or any tradesman up on that scaffolding. Half the time the site was shut , when it was open there was a site manager and 1 old labourer doing all the work
When I asked them to leave the site, they told the scaffolder they would not pay him unless he took it down! They pulled a sink out and did not switch off the water, the floor was under 4 inches of water and the 100year old floor was ruined
Do not go near them
When I asked them to leave the site, they told the scaffolder they would not pay him unless he took it down! They pulled a sink out and did not switch off the water, the floor was under 4 inches of water and the 100year old floor was ruined
Do not go near them
