Our Design & Build methodology provides property owners, commercial occupiers, and asset directors with single-point contractual responsibility from concept inception through to physical handover. By managing architectural planning, MEP engineering, and construction under a unified team, we eliminate consultant scope gaps and reduce total programme durations by 20% to 30% compared to fragmented traditional routes.
Pre-Construction & Spatial Planning
- • Workplace operational audits & headcount modeling
- • 3D high-density laser scanning & measured surveys
- • Concept schematics, mood boards & 3D photorealistic visualisations
- • Landlord technical licence-to-alter (LTA) submissions
Technical Design & Execution
- • Detailed MEP coordination drawings and clash detection
- • Statutory Building Control & fire strategy sign-offs
- • Fixed lumpsum commercial contract agreements
- • Turnkey commissioning, air-balancing, and O&M manuals
Operating under traditional JCT Standard, Intermediate, or Minor Works forms of contract, Forma London executes complex structural alterations, heavy mechanical/electrical infrastructure installations, and fast-track workplace refurbishments. We act as Principal Contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), ensuring uncompromising safety compliance, logistics management, and neighbour liaison across busy Central London sites.
Structural Engineering & Fabric
- • Structural steel framing, infill slabs & mezzanine decks
- • Demolition, soft strip-out & hazardous waste disposal
- • High-performance acoustic drywall & glazed partitions
- • Raised access flooring & architectural ceilings
MEP Infrastructure & Statutory Control
- • Central HVAC, VRF systems & primary ductwork distribution
- • Power distribution boards, UPS grids & Cat 6A data cabling
- • Full CDM 2015 Principal Contractor statutory management
- • Phased, occupied building delivery with zero business downtime
Forma London operates an independent workplace furniture procurement consultancy. Untied to specific single manufacturers, we evaluate leading European commercial furniture brands to specify ergonomic, durable, and sustainable solutions that enhance workplace health and reflect client brand identity. We manage the end-to-end supply chain, from manufacturer discounts through to white-glove weekend installation and redundant asset clearance.
Specification & Sourcing
- • Task seating ergonomic evaluations (BS EN 1335 compliance)
- • Motorised sit-stand workstations & collaborative agile benches
- • Executive boardroom tables & integrated AV power troughs
- • Acoustic phone booths & modular quiet pods
Logistics & Circular Asset Clearance
- • Phased delivery coordination & white-glove assembly
- • Move management & crate hire for staff relocation
- • Redundant furniture clearance, charity donation & recycling
- • Zero-to-landfill sustainability certification
Our relationship with clients extends long past project practical completion. Formacare delivers tailored Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) regimens, 24/7 reactive call-out cover, and statutory compliance management. Formacare protects asset values, ensures building safety compliance, and keeps commercial workspaces functioning seamlessly year after year.
Statutory Compliance & Testing
- • Periodic Electrical Inspection & Testing (EICR)
- • Emergency lighting 3-hour discharge tests & certification
- • Water hygiene & Legionella L8 risk assessments
- • Fire alarm, smoke detection & AOV maintenance
Specialist Fabric & Access Servicing
- • Industrial rope-access abseiling & high-level window cleaning
- • Commercial HVAC filter changes & seasonal system servicing
- • Scheduled hard floor buffing & hot-water extraction carpet care
- • Priority 2-4 hour reactive emergency contractor call-outs
Forma Fire provides third-party accredited passive and active fire safety installations. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and the Building Safety Act, building owners and duty holders face strict statutory obligations to ensure compartmentalisation and fire resistance. Our certified fire technicians inspect, remediate, and certify commercial and residential properties across London.
Fire Door Inspections & Installation
- • Comprehensive FD30 & FD60 fire door gap & closer inspections
- • Intumescent seal and cold smoke seal replacement
- • Certified fire door set installations & ironmongery remediation
- • Digital photographic compliance auditing & asset tagging
Passive Fire Stopping & Intumescent Coating
- • Structural steel intumescent paint systems (30/60/90/120 mins)
- • Penetration sealing for MEP cables, trays, and pipe penetrations
- • Cavity barriers and vertical acoustic/fire compartment battings
- • Third-party certification of all completed passive works
Commercial real estate must adapt rapidly to tightening Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and corporate ESG requirements. Green Build retrofits existing London commercial properties and residential estates with cutting-edge renewable technology, thermal fabric enhancements, and energy-efficient building systems that reduce running costs and upgrade EPC ratings.
Renewable Power & Electrification
- • Commercial rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar panel arrays
- • Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) central heating conversions
- • Workplace Electric Vehicle (EV) fast-charging infrastructure
- • Smart sub-metering & energy analytics dashboards
Thermal Fabric & Efficiency Upgrades
- • High-efficiency Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR)
- • Architectural LED lighting retrofits with daylight sensing
- • Thermal insulation for external envelopes, roofs & cavity voids
- • Secondary glazing systems for listed and conservation façades
