GSH Projects

What GSH Projects does

GSH Projects is a UK-based, nationwide full-service construction contractor founded in 2013 and headquartered in Weston-super-Mare, England. The company operates through three divisions — Small Works, Major Projects, and Passive Fire Protection — delivering fit-out, refurbishment, mechanical and electrical engineering, and certified fire safety services to commercial-sector clients. Its vertical focus spans student accommodation, social housing, retail, commercial offices, healthcare, and local councils, with anchor clients including Unite Students (relationship since 2017), Elmtree Learning Partnership, and Pizzarova.

Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven contracts covering major works (commercial refurbishments, store fit-outs, full building kitchen and bathroom upgrades), small works (asbestos management, ceiling repairs, decoration, flooring, security doors), and M&E services. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct client engagement, complemented by a website-led top-of-funnel presence and direct contact/quote forms at the bottom of the funnel.

The company's competitive position rests on a stack of third-party certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 (achieved January 2025), Cyber Essentials, and BRE/LPCB listings under LPS 1271, LPS 1197, and LPS 1531. Supporting partnerships include Positive Planet (decarbonisation strategy since 2023), HeartSafe (AED and bleed-kit installations), Collecteco (material reuse), and Citation (health and safety training). A Net Zero 2042 commitment with a 42% Scope 1 and 2 reduction target by 2030 is the centrepiece of recent ESG positioning.

Name

GSH Projects

Legal name

GSH Projects

Website

https://gshprojects.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GSH Projects is a UK nationwide full-service construction contractor with three divisions (Small Works, Major Projects, Passive Fire Protection) delivering fit-out, refurbishment, M&E, and certified fire safety services to student accommodation, social housing, retail, councils, and commercial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Self-Performing General Contractors (IMAFAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Commercial fit-out
• Passive fire protection
• Building refurbishment
• Mechanical and electrical services
• Facility maintenance works

Headquarters

HQ city

Weston-super-Mare

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Project-based Construction Services: Revenue generated from fit-out, refurbishment, and passive fire protection projects. Includes major projects (commercial refurbishments, new store fit-outs), small works (asbestos management, ceiling repairs, decoration, flooring, security doors), and M&E services. Pricing is project-specific based on scope and scale.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GSH Projects is a nationwide UK full-service construction contractor delivering fit-out, refurbishment, and certified passive fire protection works to the commercial sector. The company operates three divisions — Small Works, Major Projects, and Passive Fire Protection — and serves student accommodation providers, social housing associations, retail businesses, offices, hospitals, and local councils. Dedicated Project Managers and experienced installation teams deliver projects from initial consultation through to installation and aftercare.

Product overview

GSH Projects is a nationwide full-service construction contractor with three core divisions: Small Works, Major Projects, and Passive Fire Protection. The company provides building, refurbishment, and fit-out services to the commercial sector, specializing in student accommodation, social housing, retail, offices, hospitals, and local councils. Services span mechanical and electrical engineering, general upgrades and maintenance, and certified passive fire protection. The divisions operate collaboratively, with dedicated Project Managers working alongside experienced installation teams to deliver projects from initial consultation through to installation and aftercare.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Major Projects Division
• Small Works Division
• Passive Fire Protection Division
• Mechanical and Electrical Services
• Fit-Out and Refurbishment
• General Upgrade and Maintenance Works
• Student Accommodation Services
• Social Housing Services
• Retail Fit-Out
• Council Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed Pier Quays common room renovation in 4 weeks on time and in budget for Unite Students.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Positive PlanetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership since 2023 with Positive Planet to guide and validate GSH Projects' decarbonisation strategy. Collaboration involves systematic analysis of emissions data to establish measurable reduction targets across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in support of Net Zero 2042 commitment.
• CollectecominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReuse partnership with Collecteco to maximise social value and carbon impact through responsible material reuse practices.
• HeartSafecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with HeartSafe, one of the UK's leading providers of public access defibrillators, to install AEDs and bleed kits across major project sites. HeartSafe provides nationwide network of AED installations supporting safety and wellbeing of contractors, staff, and students.
• Unite StudentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Unite Students for AED installation initiative at Stratford One and Stapleton House. GSH Projects installing defibrillators and bleed kits to support safety of contractors, staff, and student accommodation communities.
• CitationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partnership with Citation for health and safety training delivery. GSH Projects uses Citation's Atlas platform for training and refresher courses covering wide range of health and safety topics including Apprenticeships, technical qualifications, Emergency First Aid at Work, SSSTS and SMSTS.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Willmott Dixon: Large privately held UK contractor active across fit-out, refurbishment and lifecycle maintenance with in-house fire safety expertise; key incumbent operating across the same end markets.
• Wates Group: Major UK construction and property services group with refurbishment, fit-out and maintenance divisions serving councils, housing associations and commercial clients — overlapping sector exposure.
• Morgan Sindall Group: LSE-listed UK construction group with significant fit-out, refurbishment and fire protection capability through Morgan Sindall Property Services, providing direct overlap at a much larger scale.
• Skanska UK: Swedish-owned UK contractor delivering commercial building, refurbishment and infrastructure; relevant broad incumbent that GSH may work alongside as a Tier 2 specialist.
• Galliford Try: LSE-listed UK construction group with significant refurbishment and building services exposure via its Sustainable Solutions unit; competing incumbent in GSH's core commercial and public sectors.
• Mace Group: International construction and consultancy group with UK fit-out and refurbishment activity; competes with GSH on commercial fit-out and major refurbishment schemes.

Direct peers

• Seddon Group: UK-headquartered contractor of similar scale offering fit-out, refurbishment, fire protection and maintenance across commercial and residential sectors with comparable vertical specialisation.
• McLaren Construction Group: Mid-sized UK contractor with fit-out, refurbishment and building services work; similar tier and product overlap with GSH's Major Projects and Small Works divisions.
• Bowmer + Kirkland: Privately held UK construction and fit-out contractor delivering commercial refurbishment, fit-out, and M&E services — a close peer in size range and in core commercial/fit-out offering.
• Eric Wright Group: Privately held North West England contractor with construction, civil engineering, fit-out and property services; comparable size and multi-division model with overlap in commercial and public-sector fit-out.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gsh-projects

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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