Jack Tighe LTD

Description

Tighe Group, a nationwide full-service painting contractor, required a modern, purpose-built head office, workshop facility and Storage Yard that could support their growing operations. Their ambition was to bring together administrative, operational and welfare functions within a single, highly efficient development—while ensuring the building could adapt to future growth.

Key Challenges

1. Designing for Two Distinct Operational Functions: The head office required collaborative workspaces, private meeting rooms and modern staff facilities, while the workshop needed robust materials, open storage and operational practicality.
   
   Solution:
   • Bespoke design layouts tailored to each function
   • Workshop designed for durability and heavy-duty use
   • Head office designed around staff comfort and operational flow
   • Shared services arranged efficiently to reduce running costs
2. Ensuring Capacity for Future Expansion: The client required a building and storage yard able to grow with the business and adapt to new processes and staffing levels.
   
   Solution:
   • Flexible floorplates with capacity for reconfiguration
   • Additional storage and welfare integrated into the mezzanine
   • Services and M&E designed for future loading and adaptability
3. Full Compliance with Regulations & Energy Efficiency: Meeting modern fire, safety, accessibility and environmental standards was critical across both buildings.
   
   Solution:
   • Energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems
   • High-performance insulation and building fabric
   • Design compliance checked throughout with local authorities
   • Accessible layouts to meet all relevant building regulations

Solutions & Technical Delivery

A combination of intelligent design, quality materials and a futureproof approach ensured the project met every operational requirement.

Operational Efficiency:

• Layouts planned around daily workflows
• Logical separation of administrative and workshop functions
• Storage and equipment positioned for ease of use and safety

Smart Design & Specification:

• Modern open-plan and cellular office spaces
• Meeting rooms designed for collaboration and privacy
• Mezzanine offices and storage integrated into the workshop
• Staff welfare facilities, mess room and breakout space
• Efficient circulation spaces improving internal workflow
• 250mm thick concrete storage yard with 2 layers of reinforcement to withstand the significant loadings of steel brought in for shot blasting

Sustainability & Quality:

• Energy-efficient M&E installations
• LED lighting and modern heating/cooling systems
• High-quality materials selected for durability and low maintenance
• Building fabric designed to reduce energy consumption and waste

Project Management

The successful delivery of the facility relied on close coordination between:

• Tighe Group project stakeholders
• Design Space Architecture
• Supply chain partners
• Local authority building control

Through structured programming, regular design workshops and proactive problem solving, the project was delivered to the client’s exact requirements within the agreed 48-week timeframe.

Business Impact

The new headquarters has delivered significant operational benefits for Tighe Group:

• A modern, fit-for-purpose head office supporting business growth
• A highly functional workshop and storage hub
• Improved staff welfare, comfort and productivity
• A facility that adapts to future needs and operational expansion
• Enhanced corporate presence reflecting the company’s nationwide reach

The development stands as a durable, energy-efficient and future-ready base for the next phase of Tighe Group’s growth