What types of retail buildings does Building Group construct?

Building Group constructs all types of retail buildings including shopping centres, retail parks, high street stores, department stores, supermarkets, boutique shops, retail warehouses, and mixed-use retail developments. We handle projects from small shop fit-outs to large-scale shopping centre developments.

How long does retail building construction take?

Retail building construction timelines vary by project size. Small shop fit-outs typically take 4-8 weeks. Medium retail stores require 3-6 months. Large shopping centres or retail parks can take 12-24 months. We provide detailed project schedules during consultation.

Do you handle retail building regulations and planning?

Yes, Building Group manages all retail building regulations, planning permissions, and compliance requirements. This includes retail licensing, fire safety regulations, accessibility standards, environmental assessments, and coordination with local authorities for retail developments.

What is the cost per square metre for retail building construction?

Retail building construction costs typically range from £800-£2,500 per square metre. Basic retail shells start around £800/m², standard retail fit-outs £1,200-£1,800/m², and premium flagship stores can exceed £2,500/m². Costs vary based on location, specifications, and project complexity.

Retail Building Construction | Shopping Centre & Store Builders

Complete Retail Building Services

From boutique shops to major shopping centres - creating exceptional retail environments

Shopping Centre Construction

Large-scale retail developments from ground up. Multi-level shopping centres, retail parks, outlet villages, and mixed-use developments with integrated parking facilities.

High Street Stores

Premium high street retail construction. Flagship stores, boutique shops, department stores, and brand showrooms with striking shopfronts and customer experiences.

Shop Fit-Outs

Transform retail shells into branded spaces. Display systems, lighting design, point-of-sale areas, changing rooms, storage solutions, and customer flow optimization.

Retail Warehouses

Large format retail buildings. DIY stores, furniture showrooms, supermarkets, and big-box retail with integrated warehousing, loading bays, and customer facilities.

Food Retail & Restaurants

Specialized food retail construction. Supermarkets, convenience stores, food halls, restaurants within retail, commercial kitchens, and compliance with food hygiene standards.

Retail Refurbishments

Modernize existing retail spaces. Store rebranding, layout optimization, technology integration, accessibility upgrades, and energy efficiency improvements.

Recent Retail Building Projects

Showcasing our expertise in retail construction across the North West

Shopping Centre Development - Manchester

Retail Park Construction - Liverpool

Department Store - Leeds

Luxury Retail Space - Cheshire

Fashion Store Fit-Out - Manchester

Supermarket Construction - Liverpool

300+

Retail Buildings Completed

1.5M+

Retail Square Feet Built

£200M+

Retail Project Value

98%

Client Satisfaction

Our Retail Building Process

A proven approach to delivering successful retail spaces

Retail Consultation

Understanding your brand, target market, and retail objectives. Site analysis, footfall studies, and preliminary concept development for optimal retail performance.

Design & Planning

Creating retail spaces that drive sales. Customer journey mapping, brand integration, planning permissions, and coordination with retail consultants and brand teams.

Construction Delivery

Efficient retail building construction with minimal disruption. Phased openings for trading continuity, quality control, and coordination with retail technology installations.

Launch Support

Ensuring successful retail openings. Final merchandising support, staff training areas, snagging resolution, and post-opening maintenance packages.

Retail Compliance & Technical Standards

Managing the technical detail so your retail space is safe, compliant and ready to trade from day one.

Fire & Life Safety

Fire strategies, compartmentation, escape routes, smoke ventilation, sprinklers and alarms designed and installed to current regulations and centre landlord standards.

Accessibility & DDA

Step‑free access, lifts, compliant sanitary facilities, wayfinding and layouts designed to meet equality and accessibility requirements in retail environments.

Services & M&E Coordination

Power, lighting, data, HVAC, refrigeration and security systems coordinated with landlord provisions, tenants and specialist suppliers.

Sustainability & ESG

LED lighting, efficient plant, fabric upgrades and low‑energy systems to reduce running costs and support occupier ESG commitments.

Who We Build Retail Spaces For

Trusted retail building partner for national brands, independent retailers and commercial developers.

National Retail Chains

Roll‑out programmes, new‑build supermarkets and flagship stores delivered to strict brand standards and national specifications.

Developers & Landlords

Shell & core construction, landlord works, white‑box fit‑outs and reconfiguration of existing centres to maximise lettable space.

Independent Retailers

One‑off shops, restaurants and boutique stores with tailored budgets, design advice and phased programmes to support opening dates.

Project Managers & QS

Competitive tendering, value engineering, transparent reporting and collaborative working with contract administrators and QS teams.

4.9/5 average rating from 200+ commercial and retail projects

CITB trained site teams & SMSTS site management

CDM 2015, fire strategy & Building Regulations compliant

Retail Building FAQs

Clear answers to common questions about retail building and shop fit‑out projects.

What types of retail buildings do you construct?

We build shopping centres, retail parks, high street stores, supermarkets, boutique shops, big‑box retail warehouses and mixed‑use retail developments, from single units to multi‑phase schemes.

Can you work in a live trading environment?

Yes. Many of our retail projects are delivered while parts of the centre or estate remain open. We phase noisy works, use night shifts where required and coordinate closely with centre management and tenants to minimise disruption.

Do you handle planning and building regulations approvals?

We manage planning applications where needed, Building Regulations approvals, fire strategies, accessibility compliance and landlord approvals, providing full technical documentation.

Which areas do you cover for retail building projects?

Our core retail teams are based in the North of England, delivering schemes across Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Cheshire, but we also undertake national roll‑outs and one‑off flagship projects across the wider UK.

Retail Building Specialists