Pacific Holdings (scotland) Limited

Name

Pacific Holdings (scotland) Limited

Legal name

Pacific Building Ltd

Website

https://pacificbuilding.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pacific Building is an employee-owned, Glasgow-based construction and fit-out contractor delivering projects across the UK and Ireland for airports, hotels, hospitality, retail, leisure, healthcare and education clients, supported by an in-house bespoke joinery workshop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction and Fit-out Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality & Entertainment Venue Construction (IMAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Fit-out contracting
• Airport construction
• Hotel refurbishment
• Bespoke joinery manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction and Fit-out Services: B2B construction and fit-out services for commercial, leisure, hospitality, retail, and public sector clients. Revenue generated through project-based contracts delivering construction, refurbishment, and fit-out services on a per-project basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pacific Building is a construction and fit-out contractor that delivers building, refurbishment, and interior fit-out projects for enterprise clients across airports, hotels, hospitality, retail, leisure, commercial, and healthcare sectors throughout the UK and Ireland. The company combines general construction services with an in-house bespoke joinery workshop that fabricates custom items including bars, reception desks, wall panels, ceiling features, and banquette seating, providing a single point of contact from design through fabrication to installation.

Product overview

Pacific Building operates as a construction and fit-out company offering specialist services across multiple sectors including airports, hotels, commercial, leisure, retail, and healthcare. The company provides a unified service combining general construction, fit-out expertise, and an in-house bespoke joinery workshop that fabricates custom items from bars to reception desks. Their portfolio includes hotel refurbishments, airport terminal projects, retail stores, restaurants, and healthcare facilities throughout the UK and Ireland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Services General construction services for commercial, leisure, retail, and hospitality sectors, delivered throughout the UK and Ireland with expertise in sensitive and secure locations such as airports.
• Bespoke Joinery Workshop In-house joinery manufacturing resource that fabricates custom joinery items including bars, reception desks, banquette seating, ceiling rafts, wall panels, and architectural features for construction projects.
• Hotel Refurbishment Comprehensive bedroom and public area refurbishment services for hotel chains including Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn, and boutique operators, with phased delivery while properties remain operational.
• Airport Construction and Fit-out Specialist construction and fit-out services for airport environments (airside and landside) including retail, food and beverage outlets, lounges, and passenger facilities.
• Retail Fit-out Complete retail space fit-out services including store fixtures, merchandising units, flooring, signage, and custom joinery for fashion, lifestyle, and convenience retailers.
• Healthcare Construction Specialist construction and fit-out services for healthcare facilities including hospitals, cosmetic surgery clinics, and veterinary practices, meeting regulatory standards such as Health Improvement Scotland.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000 hotel room refurbishments completed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Co-ownership Solutions LLPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2019Managed all aspects of Pacific's transition to employee ownership, including setup of Employee Ownership Trust.
• LindsaysminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2019Scottish legal firm that assisted with Pacific's move to employee ownership.
• SSP GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal travel food experts and leading operators of food and beverage outlets at transport locations. Pacific has delivered multiple projects for SSP including Tortilla at Glasgow Airport, Bird & Signet bar, Bridge & Castle restaurant, and Spinning Jenny. Repeat client relationship.
• The 5% ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDynamic movement of employers committed to increased, inclusive and accessible workplace training. Pacific achieved Platinum membership in 2024-25, only 5 employers in Scotland to achieve this status.
• HinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate investment and management company. Pacific completed student apartment conversions for Aparto complex in Glasgow's Yorkhill.
• Cormack GracieminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm. Worked with Pacific on Cosmedicare projects including St Ellen's Hospital in Livingston and Glasgow facility.
• Fitzsimons LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject managers for CoDE Pod Hostels project at Edinburgh Old Town.
• Morgan ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm for CoDE Pod Hostels project.
• Plaza Premium GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal airport hospitality provider. Pacific delivered first Plaza Premium Lounge in Scotland at Edinburgh Airport, featuring Scottish design elements.
• AGS AirportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirport operator and framework client. Pacific has worked with AGS for many years on airport construction and fit-out projects.
• Menzies AviationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation services provider. Pacific completed baggage office fit-out at Glasgow International Airport.
• Links CollectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based hotel owners. Pacific delivered major refurbishment of Seaton House in St Andrews.
• Valor HospitalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel management company for Seaton House project in St Andrews.
• Upperworth StudiosminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign firm for Seaton House hotel refurbishment project.
• Unwin JonesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign firm for Seaton House hotel refurbishment project.
• Kilbryde ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partners for airport projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Overbury: UK-wide interior fit-out and refurbishment specialist (part of Morgan Sindall Group) delivering commercial, hospitality and public-sector projects. Comparable as a mid-sized fit-out contractor with similar high-finish, live-environment delivery profile.
• BW Workplace Experts: UK interior fit-out and refurbishment contractor focused on workplace, retail and leisure environments. Similar specialism in fit-out (rather than new build), live-environment delivery, and emphasis on design-led finishes.
• Portview Fit-Out: Belfast-headquartered fit-out contractor specialising in retail and hospitality interiors across the UK and Ireland. Highly comparable in scale, sector focus (retail/hospitality fit-out), regional UK/Ireland footprint, and bespoke joinery-led delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan Sindall: Listed UK construction and fit-out group (parent of Overbury). Competes in similar hospitality, retail and commercial fit-out end-markets and overlaps with Pacific's core sectors, though at much larger scale and via its Overbury fit-out subsidiary.
• Willmott Dixon: Major UK contractor delivering commercial, leisure, hospitality and public-sector buildings. Comparable end-market exposure (hotels, leisure, retail) but significantly larger in headcount and contract value.
• Mace Group: International construction and fit-out group with UK hotel, retail and commercial work. Comparable end-market overlap but operates globally and at far greater scale than Pacific.
• Bowmer + Kirkland: UK contractor delivering commercial, leisure, hospitality and retail construction projects. Comparable in sector mix but substantially larger in headcount, geographic reach and contract capacity.
• Laing O'Rourke: Major international UK-headquartered contractor with significant airport, commercial and hospitality delivery experience. Comparable in serving airport and hospitality end-markets but at vastly larger scale and balance sheet capacity.
• McLaren Construction: UK-wide construction and fit-out group delivering commercial, hotel, retail and leisure schemes. Comparable in serving hotel and retail end-markets with fit-out capability, but operates at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Sir Robert McAlpine: Established UK contractor delivering commercial, leisure and infrastructure projects including stadium and hospitality work. Comparable sector exposure but at major Tier 1 scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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