Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Construction Solutions in Halifax
Established in 1963, we are a family-owned construction contractor specialising in the construction, fit-out, and refurbishment of high-performance spaces. Our expertise spans healthcare, high-spec manufacturing, logistics, retail, education, and industrial sectors, delivering technically complex projects with a commitment to quality. With an in-house joinery workshop and dedicated supply chain, we provide bespoke solutions tailored to client needs.Our values of stability, community, trust, and skill development underpin our operations, supported by a workforce with decades of collective experience. We prioritise health and safety, environmental responsibility, and community engagement, including significant charitable contributions and local employment initiatives.
Services
Construction
Fit Out
Joinery Manufacture
Medical Facilities
Retail Spaces
Education Buildings
Industrial Projects
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in technical construction projects.
- Our in-house joinery workshop enables fully bespoke detailing and finishes.
- Committed to environmental sustainability and community investment.
- Dedicated workforce with industry-leading health and safety standards.
- Proven expertise in healthcare, education, and high-spec industrial sectors.
Services
Construction
We deliver bespoke construction projects from small extensions to large-scale developments. Our focus on technical precision and client collaboration ensures spaces meet exact specifications. With a 60-year heritage, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern methodologies to create functional, high-performance environments across healthcare, industrial, and commercial sectors.
Fit Out
Our fit-out services create robust, functional spaces tailored to client needs. Attention to detail ensures high-performance environments in retail, healthcare, and education sectors. We prioritise quality craftsmanship and practical design solutions, delivering projects that enhance operational efficiency while maintaining aesthetic appeal and long-term durability.
Joinery Manufacture
In-house joinery workshop produces bespoke detailing and finishing solutions. Skilled craftsmen create high-quality woodwork for commercial and industrial projects. This service ensures precise execution of architectural visions, combining traditional techniques with modern materials to deliver durable, aesthetically refined interior elements.
Medical Facilities
Specialists in constructing high-spec medical environments including hospitals and diagnostic centres. We have delivered over 14 private cancer treatment facilities nationwide. Our expertise combines clinical functionality with patient-centric design, ensuring compliance with stringent healthcare regulations while maintaining operational efficiency for medical providers.
Industrial Projects
We create highly functional industrial spaces optimised for efficiency and productivity. Our projects include manufacturing plants and logistics hubs designed for operational excellence. With attention to technical requirements and long-term durability, we deliver facilities that support complex industrial processes while maintaining safety and workflow optimisation.
People
Peter Priestley
Managing Director
With over 35 years in construction, Peter leads strategic growth and client relations. He joined DD Porter in 2004, became Director in 2010, and Managing Director in 2018. His expertise spans technical delivery and sustainable business development.
Andy Webb
Pre-Construction Director
Responsible for pre-construction strategy, Andy ensures project viability from concept to delivery. With a background in construction economics and experience at ISG, he joined DD Porter in 2019 and became Director in 2022.
Nick O'Connor
Construction Director
Overseeing onsite delivery, Nick brings decades of experience managing large-scale projects. He joined DD Porter in 2018 as Construction Manager, was promoted to Director in 2021, and focuses on exceeding client expectations through operational excellence.
Darren Grogan
Surveying Director
Managing financial aspects of projects for 30 years, Darren ensures cost control and resource allocation. As Surveying Director since 2003, he maintains project viability while supporting team development and client satisfaction.
Richard Porter
Chairman
Founding family member with leadership spanning decades, Richard guided strategic direction until 2017. He remains actively involved in major client relationships and community initiatives, including charity project management for Overgate Hospice.
Questions
What sectors does DD Porter specialise in?
We focus on healthcare, retail, education, and industrial construction projects, delivering technically complex solutions tailored to each sector's specific requirements.
Do you handle both new builds and refurbishments?
Yes, we provide comprehensive services including new build projects, refurbishments, and fit-out solutions across commercial and industrial sectors.
How does DD Porter ensure project quality?
Through in-house joinery expertise, dedicated supply chains, and rigorous quality control processes implemented by experienced directors overseeing each project phase.
What sustainability measures do you implement?
We prioritise environmental responsibility through electric vehicle fleets, material recycling, energy-efficient construction techniques, and sustainable business practices across all operations.
Can you manage large-scale medical facility projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience delivering high-spec healthcare environments, including over 14 private cancer treatment centres nationwide since entering the medical sector in 1988.
