Make One Group

About Make One Group

About Us

Our History

Formed in 2004, Make One London has since tripled in size and established an enviable track record in new build, refurbishment and fit out in both the residential and commercial sectors.

In 2019, Make One Construct was formed to focus specifically on new build and refurbishment contracting, allowing Make One London to refocus on Listed Building refurbishment and Prime Residential projects.

Our Approach

Our philosophy is to “find a way or Make One”; whether that is proposing a design solution or temporary works solution – or overcoming a seemingly impossible logistical challenge.

We remain consistently aware of the environment in which we work; always aiming to minimise waste and improve the communities in which we operate.

Our objective is always to deliver what we set out to do: safely, considerately, excellently. We simply refuse to compromise on standards.

Our People

We are proud of our ‘One Team’ ethos, which applies both internally and in our attitude to working in partnership with our clients.

Make One is committed to investing in our people through continuous improvement and skills training, resulting in an enviable level of staff retention and internal careers progression; which itself benefits our clients in the form of a stable, committed and motivated team.

Key Personnel

Managing Director

Dave Westwood

A Chartered Builder since 1995 and Managing Director of Make One since 2015, Dave worked previously with FWA (aka “the Queen’s builder”). Originally a contractors’ QS and always promoted from within, his former projects include residential developments, prime residential private homes, schools, hospitals and listed buildings.

Construction Director

Peter Heath

A Chartered Builder and Chartered Surveyor, formerly a Construction Director and Managing Director of several contractors and developers. Peter has almost 50 years construction experience, beginning as a qualified stone mason. Peter has delivered projects in London, Asia, and the Far East including offices, residential, hotels, and religious buildings.

Commercial Director

Paul Crawley BSC

A qualified Quantity Surveyor with 25 years’ experience in the industry. Paul has worked for over 12 years with Make One, and previously with Walter Lilly and Holloway White Allom. Originally a specialist in prime residential works, in recent years Paul has delivered high quality offices, members clubs and residential developments.

Pre-construction Director

Dale Harding

With over 30 years’ experience in the industry, Dale has previously worked at R Mansell Ltd, Overbury, Mitie Interiors, Od Interiors, and most recently as Commercial Director at BW Interiors. Dale brings a wealth of knowledge of work winning, operational, commercial and risk management experience to Make One Group, to ensure that we provide the highest level of service and support to clients, colleagues, and supply chain.

Project Director

Oliver James

Oliver has over 14 years’ experience working in the construction industry, and has worked for Make One for over 10 years. A graduate of Loughborough University with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Construction Engineering Management, Oliver has overseen and delivered some of our most complex, high-end projects.

Managing Surveyor

Danny Raggatt

With a 1st Class Honours Degree and over 17 years’ experience in quantity surveying / commercial management, Danny brings a calm approach to the most challenging of projects from fit-out to refurbishment. With budget and programme at the heart of his decision making, Danny has been lead QS and Managing Surveyor on many highly prestigious and complex projects for a variety of well-known clients.

Finance Director

Melvyn Field

Leeds-born Melvyn set up his own accountancy practice in 1990. Over the last 30 years, he’s acquired crucial commercial knowledge working in the City and is now on the boards of directors acting as a non-executive finance director to several local SME’s. At Make One, he is fully responsible for the finance function of the group and also takes responsibility for the IT function.

Financial Controller

James Humble

An ACCA qualified accountant with a wide range of experience in a variety of accountancy practices since 2003, James’ expertise extends across accounts preparation, taxation, bookkeeping and most wider aspects of accounts and finance.

Human Resources

Jasmin Aldridge

A qualified HR professional with over 15 years’ experience consulting within the public sector, and private national and multinational companies, Jasmin has a BA Honours degree in Business & Human Resources, and is CIPD accredited. She has particular expertise in developing and sustaining HR processes, and plays a central role in the strategic development of the Make One Group.

What People Say

I’ve employed Dave and his team on several projects and have always been impressed with their professionalism and their Can Do approach to some of the most difficult construction challenges.
Matthew Pryor, Cityscape

I am delighted to recommend Make One for similar bespoke and high-quality works, and would recommend the team to our own clients in the future.
David Archer, Archer Humphryes Architects

We have worked with Make One on a number of projects, including a 13,000 sq ft new build prime residential home. Our experience with Make One and the final quality were both exceptional.
Andrew Pilcher, Pierce Hill

I have worked for David Westwood for over a decade and it has always been a hugely positive experience as it is now proving the case with Make One’s fantastic KOKO project.
Ian Bolt, Custom Sight & Sound Ltd

After working with David Westwood and his team over the last decade, I have always been impressed with their professionalism and commitment to every project.
Ian Pryor, Quantem

Make One have proactively helped deliver a very complicated development of a London landmark building.
James Morgan , Heyne Tillet Steel

Make One score five stars for communication, adaptability and overall performance.
Jon Riley, Locker and Riley