Miller Knight - Experts & Thought Leaders

With building safety facing more scrutiny than ever before, renowned multi-disciplinary contractor - Miller Knight has secured a place on Fusion21’s £800 million Building Safety and Compliance Framework.   Appointed to Lot 8, Passive Fire Protection, Miller Knight joins a national roster of suppliers selected to deliver high-quality, safety-critical works – from fire stopping and compartmentation to full-scale passive protection projects – all underpinned by accountability and compliance. Demands of the Building Safety Act 2022 Miller Knight’s work positions it not only as a trusted delivery partner, but also as an enabler Designed to support organizations navigating the fast-evolving regulatory landscape, the framework offers a compliant route for housing providers and public sector bodies to procure works aligned with the demands of the Building Safety Act 2022.  Known for its delivery across heritage-rich, live environments, including housing, education, healthcare and blue light sectors, Miller Knight’s appointment positions it not only as a trusted delivery partner, but also an enabler, helping clients raise safety standards and embed long-term resilience into the fabric of the UK’s built environment.  New era in building safety Reflecting on the appointment, Matthew Flower, Managing Director at Miller Knight, said: "Like it or not, we’re all part of the scaffolding holding up a new era in building safety. With reforms shaping industry standards, securing a place on this framework is recognition of our proven capability in passive fire protection and our readiness to lead from the front." He adds, "Frameworks like this aren’t just about delivery – they’re about collaboration. We look forward to working shoulder to shoulder with Fusion21 members, helping them meet new standards confidently, effectively and responsibly."  Manage and maintain safe buildings Miller Knight continues to support clients in delivering measurable compliance outcomes Peter Beck, Framework Manager at Fusion21, said: "We are delighted to welcome all of the new suppliers onto Fusion21’s Building Safety & Compliance Framework, including Miller Knight." He adds, "The tender process was highly competitive and has identified the best suppliers for our members to manage and maintain safe buildings and demonstrate building compliance." Raising safety standards Peter Beck continues: "Members accessing this framework will benefit from flexible call-off options, UK-wide coverage, and the option to deliver social value to their communities, aligned to their organizational priorities."  Backed by a growing fire protection division and specialist in-house teams, Miller Knight continues to support clients in delivering measurable compliance outcomes, future-proofing the built environment, and raising safety standards sector-wide. 

Three industry heavyweights have joined the senior team at Miller Knight, one of the fastest-growing construction companies in the East Midlands.  Previously long-serving Senior Directors at Derbyshire-headquartered G F Tomlinson, Chris Flint, Andrew Foster, and Jamie Braybrook, have moved across to Miller Knight to add significant strength and expertise to its structure. The trio will boost Miller Knight’s market share with ambitious plans to sustainably expand its service offerings within the regional construction market. Rise of Miller Knight Chris Flint, former MD at GFT, is Miller Knight’s new Regeneration Director Chris Flint, former MD at GFT, is Miller Knight’s new Regeneration Director. Andrew Foster has been made Commercial Director and Jamie Braybrook is Chief Estimator. Chris Flint said: "The rise and rise of Miller Knight is something that excited me – and I wanted to be part of the company’s growth, helping to further support its expansion and capability." He adds, "After meeting Miller Knight chief executive David Dickson, and the other directors and visiting many of their current construction sites, I was not only impressed by how the business was set up – but also by the commitment of the staff and the company’s collaborative working approach." Regeneration and refurbishment projects A £24 million turnover market-renowned multi-discipline principal contractor formed two decades ago, Mansfield-headquartered Miller Knight is primarily known for its specialist divisions dedicated to remedial fire protection.  The company has built its reputation, carrying out complex and sensitive regeneration and refurbishment projects across the UK for the public and private sectors, delivering substantial schemes across education, health, blue light, and residential. Miller Knight’s reputation Chris Flint added: "It is clear to see that Miller Knight’s reputation is increasing and that this ambitious company has a team of directors who have a clear vision for the future and I very much wanted to be part of those plans. I’m truly excited about using my experience and knowledge of the industry to support the company’s continued growth across both the public and private sectors." The company has seen an exciting year-on-year growth for the past seven years The company has seen an exciting year-on-year growth for the past seven years with revenues set to double again for this upcoming financial year, with an order book reaching close to £50 million in turnover. Major Construction Companies of 2024 David Dickson, Chief Executive, said: "Adding Chris, Andy and Jamie to our team was an exciting opportunity for us. They are extremely experienced, will be great people to work alongside and will only strengthen our capabilities. We feel honored to be able to have the opportunity to work with them all and are really looking forward to watching them settle in and helping us to continue to grow." He adds, "To date, the company’s growth has been nothing short of extraordinary. We are taking our rightful place among some of the region’s biggest name firms and will no doubt become one of the fastest-growing construction companies of 2024." David Dickson continues, "Businesses are all about people. Here at Miller Knight, we take pride in being a great place to work, we have a great culture, and we have built a fantastic team over the years – and that is the main driver behind our successes to date."

Miller Knight is pleased to announce that the team has secured the Passive Fire Protection package at the Hotel La Tour development in Milton Keynes for Winvic Construction. The luxury four-star hotel will comprise of 261 bedrooms, a 12,900 sq ft dedicated, flexible conference floor comprising adaptable meeting spaces and an external terrace, and a fourteenth-floor sky bar and restaurant, which will offer panoramic views over Campbell Park and beyond.