Articles by: Knightsbridge

Knightsbridge Development Corporation recently announced our expanded line of services, including the providing of development and construction management services for the industrial market. At this time Knightsbridge has approximately 12.9 million square feet of development and construction in the pipeline, while continuing to pursue additional...

We kick off another installment of Architecture Project of the Week with a closer look at the architectural concept for House of Silence (Music for the Deaf) by American University in Dubai student Yasmeen Hussein Mohd Issa. This very unique and special design promotes inclusivity for the de...

We are very pleased to announce that Knightsbridge Development Corporation has made it past the preliminary round of voting and has been shortlisted as a London Construction Award Finalist for the Excellence In Sustainability Award. We were selected among a record number of high quality submissions for 2022 and shortlisted among 8 ot...

We have had the benefit of working on LEED certified projects throughout Canada. Our commitment to sustainability and smart design has allowed us to work on large projects that have qualified for both LEED Gold and Platinum certifications. These awards have helped our clients es...

We are excited to announce that through our sister company, Desarrollos Knightsbridge Limitada, are currently in discussions with the government of Costa Rica to develop sustainable and affordable housing in Costa Rica with a particular focus on some of country's poorest areas. This project is completely non-profit and done at cost. The hope is t...

We are very happy to announce that Knightsbridge Development Corporation's head office has officially moved to Old Toronto today. After being based at University Avenue for the past several years, we are pleased to say that we are moving to larger offices and a new location due to growing business demands. We officially move into our new offices starting March 7th, 2022. The new details for our bu...

Coming into the beginning of March, we kick off the month with another installment of architecture project of the week, this time for
University of New South Wales student Justin Wohl and his architecture project Pluralism: a beautiful cultural facility that embraces the customs and practises of people from around the world. ...

The construction industry has changed dramatically over the past few decades. Even more recently thanks to the latest technology trends and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. With that also comes a shift in attitudes and perceptions when it comes to how construction companies view themselves within their sectors and ...

Knightsbridge Group of Companies are pleased to announce that we have undertaken our first construction and development project in Costa Rica that fully utilizes the synergies of our entire group of companies. This is a part of a plan to build one of seven new projects throughout the beautiful country of Costa Rica, each focusing on different aspects of eco-tourism and wellness. ...

We enter 2022 with another installment of our ongoing Architecture Project of the Week, this time for London School of Architecture student Aanisah Chowdhury who completed her final year project titled Haberdasher Nation. This article explores the inspiration behind Haberdasher Nation and discusses how this ...

A new map design has been commissioned to showcase Knightsbridge Group Of Companies global image and offices from around the world. These includes Knightsbridge Development Corporation's global presence in North America, with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Halifax, along with our office in England for all our European-based development projects. The map also illustrates our presence i...

Welcome back to our Architecture Project of the Week where we showcase unique architecture and design proposals from all over the world. This week, we take a look at Urban Farm by Norwich University of the Arts student Molly Agnew who is studying BA in Architec...

We are pleased to announce that the board of directors at Knightsbridge Group have appointed Will Smith as CEO of Knightsbridge Group Of Companies effective immediately. Mr. Will Smith will also continue to serve as President of Knightsbridge Development Corporation with a mandate to expand the business through Canada, United Kingdom, and Central and South America through Read More

Knightsbridge Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pan Am Constructions Managers: a construction management and building services company for projects within Costa Rica and throughout Latin America. For over twenty years, Pan Am Constructions Managers has been offering world class construction experience, competitive prices, finan...

Last year, the world was faced with the emerging coronavirus pandemic and a very uncertain future. This had a large impact on many sectors in the construction and development industry as offices had to temporarily close and more people worked from home than ever before. As countries increased their vaccination efforts and the world began to reopen their doors, the entire industry started to rethin...

Following on from our Architecture Project Of The Week, we take a look at a proposed design by University Of California Los Angeles students Byeong Uk (Daniel) Lee, Hanxue Wu, and Tianyang Xu. Their final year project Fireland is one of two parallel studios and addresses the question of fire-risk reduction and fire-resili...

As discussed in a previous article, many developers are looking for innovative ways to lower carbon emissions. Reducing the amount of concrete we produce and finding eco-friendly alternatives is one solution. Another is to reduce the energy consumption that comes from operating large buildings. A vast majority of o...

Recently, President & CEO Will Smith sat down with Real Estate with Horward Drukarsh Podcast to discuss Will's career and background in commercial real estate development, new trends in the development industry, and designing projects that appeal to renters versus buyers. You can watch this episode and more of Howard Drukarsh and...

Concrete literally surrounds our lives. With an estimated 10 billion tons of concrete produced each year, it has become the single most widely used material in the world. It is also one of the most consumed substances in the world, only losing out to water. More than two thirds of all people on this planet live in a concrete structure. Of course, with this, it also means that traditional concrete ...

Knightsbridge Development Corporation is currently hiring project managers, project coordinators, and more in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Halifax....

Hello everyone, and welcome to our new blog for Knightsbridge Development Corporation: a development, project and construction management consultancy based in Toronto, Ontario. Our blog will showcase everything to do with the latest trends in architecture, construction, building practises, new technology, commercial real estate and sustainable d...