Category: blog

What Developers Should Look for in a Main Contractor in the South East

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 01 Apr 2026

Appointing the right main contractor in the South East can determine how smoothly a project runs. Sites are often constrained, and expectations are high, so the right choice matters even more. Here are a few things worth considering. Experience in Your Sector Not every main contractor in the South East […]

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Steel Frame Construction in the South East: Why it Makes Sense for Commercial Projects

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 01 Apr 2026

When you’re developing a commercial or industrial building in this part of the country, the structure needs to work hard from day one. Steel-frame construction is a solid choice. When you’re developing a commercial or industrial building in this part of the country, the structure needs to work hard from […]

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Carnegie’s Commitment to Compliance: Building with Confidence and Care

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 25 Feb 2026

At Carnegie, compliance is not a box-ticking exercise; it is a fundamental part of how we deliver every project. From planning through to completion, our clients have peace of mind through our commitment to recognised standards. Recognised Standards We are proud to hold ISO 14001 certification, demonstrating our commitment to effective […]

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The Environmental Impact of Steel Frame Construction

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 25 Feb 2026

The construction industry is entering a pivotal period of change, with sustainability moving firmly to the top of the agenda. One of the most influential trends shaping the sector this year is the growing focus on low embodied carbon building materials. As businesses strengthen their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) […]

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Focus on.. Amanda Whitworth, Health & Safety

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 07 Jan 2026

By Holly Ward, Head of Sales and Marketing Health and Safety in the steel frame construction business is vitally important. We have a responsibility to everyone who works with us, and health and safety is particularly important on-site, where we may have contractors operating machinery, working at height, or fixing […]

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Award Win: Small Business of the Year in the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2025

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 19 Dec 2025

By Holly Ward, Head of Sales and Marketing What a month it’s been so far; we’ve been donning our dinner jackets and party frocks and hitting the town with not one but two award wins.  Winning Small Business of the Year in the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards was a […]

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Building Homes One Cup at a Time

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 19 Dec 2025

Carnegie Steel Buildings partners with Crawley Open House to tackle homelessness and social exclusion By Holly Ward, Head of Sales and Marketing At Carnegie Steel Buildings, we believe construction is about more than bricks and mortar — it’s about building stronger communities. That’s why we’re proud to be supporting Crawley […]

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Carnegie Completes GEW Refurbishment & Build in Crawley

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 19 Dec 2025

By Holly Ward, Head of Sales and Marketing Carnegie Steel Buildings has completed all major works of the full refurbishment of a two-storey building, “The Palindrome”, to become a new advanced manufacturing centre for GEW (EC) Limited, a leading manufacturer of UV curing systems for printing, coating, and converting applications.  […]

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Becoming Neuro Ninjas with Action Your Potential

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 19 Dec 2025

By Holly Ward, Head of Sales and Marketing At Carnegie Group, our people are our superpower; we have a team that all support each other and work to each other’s strengths. It’s why we have thrived.  As part of our people first ethos, we regularly have workshops for our newcomers […]

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The Strategic Advantage of Steel-Framed Buildings in UK Industrial Buildings

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 29 Oct 2025

By Jeremy Ali, Director of Carnegie Architecture In today’s uncertain property climate, we are seeing a shift from residential development to industrial construction, particularly here in the South East. While the housing market continues to suffer from high interest rates, planning delays, and fluctuating material costs, there is more resilience […]

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