Shell and Core

Shell and core is the first stage of a building's fit out. It refers to the installation of the basic structure of the building, which gives the 'shell'.

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FROM A SINGLE STOREY
TO A HIGH RISE CONCRETE FRAME.

The next stage of shell and core, usually referred to as a Cat A fit out, brings the rentable space up to a standard ready for occupation. This is when the tenant, client or end-user will arrange for their own chosen fit out contractor to come in and undertake a Cat B fit out, which is more concerned with partitioning, flooring, decorating and the like. Sometimes a shell and core project will be fitted out to a Cat A standard, the scope of which varies between different developers, but typically a shell and core fit out includes:

  • Structure
  • Cladding
  • Plant Rooms
  • Communal areas
  • External works
  • Receptions
  • Lobbies
  • Lift shafts
  • Basements
  • Stairwells
  • Loading bays
  • Car parking

A shell and core fit out is arranged by the landlord or developer, who are conversant to specifying these type of projects.

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CASE STUDIES

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St James’s Square, St James’s.
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Cecconi’s Hotel, Shoreditch.
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Abbey Point, Park Royal.

OUR OTHER SERVICES

Patterson Construction is an expert in providing structural solutions to the construction and refurbishment markets. We specialise in groundwork, drainage, structural alterations, concrete frames and basement construction.

Demolition and Site Clearance
Enabling and Temporary Works
Structural Waterproofing
Structural Alterations
Façade Retention
Concrete Frames
Underpinning
Basements

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We would like to thank Patterson Construction Limited for the smooth, efficient and speedily carried out façade retention, demolition, underpinning and raft slab to our Oxford Street project. We look forward to working with their team again in the future.
Emperor Group

We have worked with Patterson Construction for a number of years on varied contracts and have found them to be very professional and thorough in all aspects of the work involved. We have learned a lot from their problem solving initiatives on difficult contracts through to their steadfastness in ensuring contracts completed on time.
JF CONSTRUCTION

We worked with Patterson Construction Limited on a very complex basement in Shoreditch. PCL went down 2 levels in concrete and waterproofing and up 4 levels in steel. There were numerous problems on the project and they overcame each and every one. We now have a very successful hotel and restaurant and I would recommend these guys to any main contractor.
Neil Crow, Soho House

Having worked with Patterson Construction on several contracts over a number of years, they have always maintained a professional and efficient working relationship with our company.
Eamonn Malone, Thames Materials

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