Paul Delahunty
Co-Founder & Chairman
Strategic corporate governance, executive business development, long-term institutional partnerships, and commercial representation at international property forums (MIPIM).
Established 2016 · Clerkenwell, London
Building The Future, Restoring The Past
Forma London is a specialist collective of construction managers, interior architects, and technical site engineers dedicated to transparent commercial delivery, non-adversarial collaboration, and rigorous programme controls.
Our Narrative
Founded to Eradicate Friction in Construction
Established in 2016 with headquarters at 8 Coldbath Square in Clerkenwell—London's premier design and architecture quarter—Forma London was founded with a singular conviction: that commercial construction should be defined by early trust, contractual clarity, and genuine collaborative partnership rather than dispute.
Over more than eight years of documented trading history, we have evolved from delivering boutique commercial spaces into a comprehensive turnkey Principal Contractor managing complex multi-million pound workplace fit-outs, heritage conversions, and building lifecycle maintenance. Over 80% of our annual turnover derives from repeat corporate clients and direct referrals from leading UK architectural practices including Johnson Naylor LLP and FactSet Europe.
8+ Years
Proven Trading Record
5.0 ★
40 Verified Google Reviews
100%
Director-Supervised Sites
Operational Rigour
Digital Project Controls & Financial Governance
We combine traditional hands-on craftsmanship with an advanced digital toolchain to ensure total program transparency and zero budget drift.
3D BIM & Laser Scanning
High-density point-cloud surveys capture exact existing MEP and slab levels before procurement begins, enabling 3D clash resolution between ventilation ducts, acoustic ceilings, and structural steelwork.
Automated CIS & Xero Accounting
Our dedicated finance team operates automated UK Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) verification and paperless receipt workflows via Xero, ensuring rigorous audit trails, tax compliance, and fair subcontractor payment terms.
Cloud Field Management
Site managers log daily progress, safety toolbox talks, material deliveries, and quality inspections via digital tablets, giving corporate clients and architects real-time visibility into site milestones.
Human Capital
The Forma Leadership & Operational Team
Our multi-disciplinary team brings together decades of tier-one contracting experience, technical architectural design, and meticulous site supervision.
Matthew Hopwood
Executive Director
Corporate growth strategy, commercial risk underwriting, client relationship management, and hands-on executive oversight of major London fit-out programmes.
James Robinson
Managing Director
Operational direction across all live construction sites, programme governance, client briefings, quality compliance, and rapid client mobilization.
Mark Dyball
Contracts Manager
Contract administration under JCT frameworks, trade subcontractor procurement, commercial package auditing, and client variation governance.
Frankie Rowell
Operations Manager
Site logistics, resource allocation, health & safety auditing, operational planning, and CDM 2015 statutory coordination across London floorplates.
James Haley
Senior Design Manager
Architectural design management, spatial planning, sustainable materials specification, circular timber detailing, and technical consultant coordination.
Finlay Gentle
Assistant Design Manager
2D CAD drafting, 3D laser point-cloud modeling, technical submittal packages, and spatial layout resolution for commercial office tenancies.
Scott Johnson
Senior Site Manager
Lead on-site construction management, daily trade sequencing, rigorous quality benchmarking, and statutory safety execution.
James Dryhurst
Site Manager
Day-to-day site supervision, contractor logistics, mechanical/electrical service coordination, and fast-track programme adherence.
David Brown
Site Manager
On-site logistics management, trade quality control, daily site inspections, and neighbor liaison for occupied London buildings.
Rebecca Manktelow
Office & Accounts Manager
Corporate administration, financial auditing, client invoicing, supplier accounts, and central office management at Romford and Clerkenwell.
Miles Neale
Assistant Estimator
Quantity surveying, material take-offs, competitive subcontractor tendering, cost benchmarking, and preliminary feasibility estimates.
Corporate Responsibility
Environmental Management & Community Commitment
We take active responsibility for the social and ecological impact of our construction activities across London communities.
Circular Timber & Waste Diversion
We prioritise circular construction principles: salvaging structural timber from strip-out phases for reuse in internal joinery, specifying FSC/PEFC-certified birch plywood, and diverting over 95% of site waste away from landfill via licensed recycling partners.
Environmental Management Policy CompliantEthical Sourcing & Anti-Slavery
Operating strictly under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and UK Bribery Act 2010, every subcontractor and supplier must undergo rigorous prequalification via Constructionline before stepping onto our active sites, guaranteeing legal wage protections.
Full Statutory Supply Chain AuditsGiving Back: SoundSkool Hackney
Forma London actively invests in grassroots community development. We contributed pro bono construction management and fit-out labour to SoundSkool in Hackney, building creative music production studios for local young people.
Pro Bono Community Contribution
Direct Access
Meet Our Team in Clerkenwell
Visit our central design studio at 8 Coldbath Square to review sample finishes, examine technical case studies, and discuss your upcoming programme with our directors.