Fit Out & Industrial
GEM serves as the principal contractor and handles every aspect of all fit-out and refurbishment works.
Our fit-out and refurbishment service is uniquely tailored to meet the needs and expectations of the client.
Refurbishment services include:
• specification tendering, space planning and design • partitions, glazing, blinds and doors
• ceilings, flooring and decoration
• voice and data installations
• electrical and mechanical alterations or installations
• dilapidation works, including redecoration and repairs
• supply and installation
Example Projects
Scheme – Thorp Arch Trading Estate, Wetherby
Works Start Date – Ongoing Works
Description: Commercial sector works.
Commercial warehousing and industrial unit refurbishment and extension works.
Scheme – Cornmill Shopping Centre, Darlington
Works Completed – 2010
Description of works:
Removing of structural shear wall and installation of new structural steel frame onto new piled foundations and concrete ringbeam. Works included within the scheme:
• Removing existing concrete foundations
• Installation of new piled foundations including reinforced concrete ringbeam
• Forming openings within structural wall by carrying out propping works
• Installation of structural steel to above openings including fire protection works
• All works carried out whilst the adjacent shopping centre remained open to the public
Scheme – The Biltmore Bar & Grill, 29 Swinegate, York
Works Completed – 2006
Description of works:
Conversion of the former Elim Pentecostal Church into a fashionable and stylish bar and restaurant within city centre location.
Works included within the scheme:
• Installation of chrome, glass and onyx back lit bar, dining booths
• Mezzanine floor with second bar
• Installation of WCs
• Full refurbishment
• Outside area
Scheme - Units 1-4, Shaw Lane Industrial Estate, Doncaster
Works Completed – 2009
Description of works:
Shaw Lane Industrial Estate comprises of four blocks of modern warehouse/production units, situated around a large yard and parking area. GEM worked for a pension fund on this scheme, which acquired industrial units – full refurbishment to a budget to ensure lettable condition.
Works included within the scheme:
• Removal of existing dilapidated machinery
• Refurbishment of all floors
• Re-cladding
• Repair of roller shutter doors
• Formation of office and canteen facilities in all four units


