Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Civil Engineering Solutions Sheffield
K D S Construction has been delivering high-level industrial and civil engineering projects for over six decades. Our expertise spans reinforced concrete construction, foundations, drainage, and groundworks, serving diverse sectors including steel, chemicals, and energy. With a value-driven approach, we combine extensive experience, skilled teams, and rigorous safety standards to execute complex projects nationwide.Our commitment to quality is evidenced by long-standing client relationships and a portfolio featuring major developments like the Great Central Apartment Complex and flood defence systems. We maintain ISO 9001 certification and hold industry-recognised safety accreditations, ensuring compliance and excellence in every operation.
Services
Reinforced Concrete Foundations
Drainage Systems
Groundworks
Flood Defence
Piling
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in industrial construction and civil engineering.
- Our team holds NEBOSH-certified health and safety qualifications and industry-specific accreditations.
- We provide turnkey solutions from project planning to final completion and handover.
- Our ISO 9001 certification guarantees quality management across all operations.
- We maintain a 100% safety record with no lost-time incidents in our history.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- SafeContractor
- Proaktive Certificate
- NEBOSH
What people say
High standard of work
Keen customer focus
Excellent safety management
First-class accuracy
Knowledgeable team
Services
Reinforced Concrete Foundations
Specialising in reinforced concrete foundations, we deliver precision-engineered solutions for industrial machinery and infrastructure. Our 30+ years of expertise ensures structural integrity for projects ranging from forge hammer bases to coater house installations. Clients benefit from our ability to work in confined spaces while maintaining exacting standards.
Drainage and Ducting
We install industrial-grade drainage and ducting networks with experienced on-site teams. Our capabilities include service trenching and kerbing for commercial developments. This essential infrastructure work supports larger construction projects while complying with environmental regulations and site-specific requirements.
Flood Defence Projects
Our flood defence expertise protects residential and commercial properties through strategic construction solutions. We assist clients from tendering through to completion, delivering systems that mitigate flood risks while adhering to environmental legislation and local authority planning requirements.
Main Contracting
We offer full main contracting services, managing projects from pre-construction to handover. Our self-executed approach covers design coordination, resource management, and quality control. This comprehensive service ensures seamless execution for complex developments like apartment complexes and industrial facilities.
Ground Investigation
Prior to construction, we conduct thorough ground investigations to assess environmental impact and design requirements. This critical phase informs foundation planning and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, providing clients with accurate data for informed decision-making.
People
Andrew Priestley
Section Head Civil Engineering
Civil engineering professional with extensive experience managing infrastructure projects at Drax Power Station, overseeing roadworks and concrete structures.
Malcom Jonas
ABBEY FORGED PRODUCTS
Industry expert overseeing forge extension works, collaborating with K D S Construction for eight years on complex civil engineering projects.
Jason Davies
Mechanical Project Engineer
Project engineer at Tata Steel, coordinating steel coating equipment installations requiring precision foundation work in operational environments.
Questions
What construction sectors does KDS operate in?
We work across steel, chemicals, packaging, glass, transport, energy, and food production sectors with tailored safety protocols.
Do you handle both large and small projects?
Yes, from multi-million-pound developments to maintenance tasks like drainage repairs and concrete restoration.
What safety accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001, SafeContractor, Proaktive, and NEBOSH-certified safety standards across all operations.
Can you work in operational factory environments?
Yes, our team specialises in installing foundations for machinery within running production facilities with minimal disruption.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through rigorous quality control processes, experienced NEBOSH-certified teams, and ISO 9001-compliant management systems.
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