Business Details
24 Years
experience
Expert Construction Services in Newcastle upon Tyne
Established in 2002, Metnor Construction operates as a division of Metnor Group Ltd, delivering professional construction services across sectors including student accommodation, care homes, data centres, and commercial developments. Our approach prioritises client collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and quality-driven execution. With a management team boasting extensive industry experience and the financial strength of the Metnor Group, we execute projects valued between 1m and 50m.Our commitment to transparency, integrated design management, and value engineering ensures cost certainty and client satisfaction. A non-confrontational teamwork ethos has fostered long-term client relationships and repeat business. We adhere to rigorous quality and safety standards, maintaining industry-recognised accreditations to uphold our reputation for excellence.
Services
Student Accommodation
Care Homes
Data Centres
Commercial Construction
Retail Development
Stadia Construction
Design & Build
Partnering Contracts
Traditional Contracting
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in multi-sector construction projects.
- Our team employs proactive problem-solving and value engineering techniques.
- We provide transparent cost control and lifetime costing analysis.
- Our financial strength ensures reliability for large-scale developments.
- We maintain a non-confrontational teamwork approach with all stakeholders.
Services
Student Accommodation
We design and construct purpose-built student accommodation with modern amenities. Our projects prioritise space efficiency, safety, and sustainability while meeting institutional requirements. Clients benefit from our expertise in delivering compliant, future-proof developments on time and within budget.
Care Homes
Specialist construction of residential care facilities with accessibility-focused layouts. Our team integrates healthcare infrastructure and dementia-friendly design principles. Projects ensure regulatory compliance and create environments promoting resident wellbeing through thoughtful architectural solutions.
Data Centres
We build secure, energy-efficient data centres with advanced cooling systems and redundant power supplies. Our expertise covers modular construction and scalable designs. Clients receive technically complex facilities meeting Tier III/IV standards for operational continuity and cybersecurity.
Commercial Construction
Delivery of commercial buildings including headquarters and retail spaces. We implement BIM technology for precision engineering and coordinate specialist contractors for complex fit-outs. Projects balance aesthetic appeal with functional requirements for modern business environments.
Design & Build
Full-service delivery from concept to completion with single-point accountability. Our integrated approach reduces client risk through early cost certainty and collaborative design workshops. We manage supply chains to ensure quality control across all construction phases.
People
Chris Cant
Managing Director
Leading Metnor Construction since its 2002 formation, Chris Cant champions innovation and continuous improvement. With over 25 years in construction management, he drives strategic growth while maintaining hands-on project oversight. His leadership fosters a culture of challenge and creativity.
Questions
What sectors does Metnor Construction specialise in?
We focus on student accommodation, care homes, data centres, commercial buildings, retail developments, and sports stadia projects.
How does Metnor approach project design and planning?
We use collaborative design workshops and BIM technology, involving clients and specialists early to ensure buildability and cost certainty.
What contract types does Metnor offer?
We deliver projects through traditional contracting, design & build, and open-book partnering agreements tailored to client needs.
How does Metnor ensure construction quality?
Our quality assurance includes supply chain audits, on-site inspections, and adherence to ISO standards maintained across all projects.
Can Metnor handle large-scale developments?
Yes, our financial strength and experienced team enable execution of projects valued up to £50m across the UK.
