A completed AB Group retail development and its new car park, seen from the air.

About AB Group

One team behind
every stage of
a project.

Since 2010, AB Group has grown from its specialist M&E and refrigeration foundations into an integrated design, construction, M&E and refrigeration business, giving clients clarity, accountability and confidence from the earliest conversation through to final delivery.

Who we are today

Established, and moving forward.

AB Group is a UK construction, refurbishment, design, M&E and refrigeration business, bringing specialist disciplines together through one integrated delivery team. We work most often with major retail and commercial organisations that expect complex work delivered safely, cleanly and on time.

We exist to create a future, empowering people to build better, together.

A finished, branded M&S Food store interior fitted out by AB Group.

A finished in-store bakery with exposed, coordinated ceiling services.

Purpose · Vision · Mission

What we're here to do.

Our purpose

We exist to create a future, empowering people to build better, together.

Our vision

To transform the construction industry by setting new standards in innovation, safety and collaboration.

Our mission

To consistently deliver high-quality, sustainable construction solutions through a people-first culture and trusted client partnerships.

Our story

From specialists to an integrated business.

2010

Founded in Reigate

Built on specialist M&E and refrigeration expertise for retail environments.
Growth

Integrated capability

Design and construction capabilities added to deliver complete, connected projects.
Reach

Burton and Leeds

New offices opened to support clients and deliver work across the UK.
2025

Employee ownership

Employee owned through an Employee Ownership Trust, giving our people a stake in our success.
Today

Trusted nationally

An integrated, multi-disciplinary business trusted by major retail and commercial brands.

The AB Group team on stage with the Sainsbury's Property Strategic Partner of the Year trophy and certificate.

The AB Group team on stage collecting the Sainsbury's Property Strategic Partner award for Efficiency.

Two of the AB Group team with the RAC Cooling Industry Awards 2025 Heat Pump Project of the Year trophy.

The AB Group team celebrating Heat Pump Project of the Year at the RAC Cooling Industry Awards 2025.

Recognition

Recognised by our clients and our industry.

Strategic Partner of the Year Sainsbury's Property awards 2025
Strategic Partner: Efficiency Sainsbury's Property awards 2025

Heat Pump Project of the Year RAC Cooling Industry Awards 2025

How the disciplines connect

Four specialisms, one accountable programme.

Design

Early input that removes risk and cost before site commencement, developed alongside the teams responsible for delivery.

Construction

Full construction and refurbishment, planned around live trading environments.

Mechanical & Electrical

Services engineered in step with the build for better whole-life performance.

Refrigeration

Specialist retail refrigeration, designed, installed and maintained through our experienced refrigeration team.

What we stand for

Our core values.

Safety always comes first

Getting home safely is the priority. We champion wellbeing and lead by example.
Build trusted partnerships

Honest relationships built on respect and integrity. When we collaborate, everyone succeeds.
Inspire innovation and sustainability

We solve problems with creative, sustainable solutions and adapt fast.
Deliver with excellence

Reliability, professionalism and attention to detail in every project we deliver.