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...
Read MoreWe 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...
Read MoreWe 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...
Read MoreWe 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...
Read MoreWe 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...
Read MoreFollowing on with our series of case studies for Knightsbridge Development Corporation, this time we take a look at an older project which stands as an excellent example of our work for clients that are looking for sustainable practises and LEED certification in the commercial sector. Called 11th Avenue...
Read MoreWe 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...
Read MoreComing 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 ...
Read MoreKnightsbridge 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. ...
Read MoreWe 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 ...
Read MoreWelcome to 2022! We thought it might be fun to go over some of the unique features of one of our projects: The Well in Toronto. Construction for this project commenced in 2016 and is currently set for completion around the end of 2022. This large-scale, mixed-use development will change the face of downtown Toronto for the foreseeable future and bring ...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreA recurring theme in construction and development of the past few years is to do with climate change. In particular, developers are looking for methods to decrease the amount of carbon emissions produced during the construction process. We have already taken a look at the effects of concrete on climate change and some ...
Read MoreWelcome 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...
Read MoreWelcome to our new "case study" series where we take an in-depth look at some past construction and development projects we have completed at Knightsbridge Development Corporation. These articles will include a breakdown of the project, the requirements given to us by the clients, the challenges presented to us during the development (as well as our solutions), and some information on the finished...
Read MoreWe 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...
Read MoreLast 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...
Read MoreFollowing 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...
Read MoreAs 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...
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that we have recently acquired the land for our new purpose-built, multi-family, residential project under contract, which marks a milestone for Knightsbridge Equities Corporation's expansion into Atlantic Canada, on the heels of Knightsbridge Development Corporation's opening of our new offices in Halifax.
The project in Halifax Nova Scotia will allow us to apply our...
Read MoreRecently, 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...
Read MoreConcrete 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 ...
Read MoreKnightsbridge Development Corporation is currently hiring project managers, project coordinators, and more in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Halifax....
Read MoreHello 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...
Read MoreToday we announce the official launch of Knightsbridge Equities Corporation, a real estate investment fund providing accredited investors the opportunity to invest in Canadian and International Real Estate.
Initially, Knightsbridge Equities Corporation will be providing three separate investment opportunities, each of whic...
Read MoreKnightsbridge Development Corporation announced today the opening of two additional branch offices as part of its national expansion in Canada. The newest additions to Knightsbridge’s regional offices are Calgary and Halifax which follow the announcement last month of the opening of the Vancouver Office....
Read MoreAn amazing aerial shot of The Well mixed-use site, Toronto’s largest construction site, shows the eight cranes and the Enwave storage tank, which is a key part of the site’s use of deep lake cooling to provide heating and cooling to all Seven buildings on the site....
Read MoreThe QDLM mixed use site has reached it’s first milestone with the opening of the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences. The Ogilvy / Holt Renfrew store which is a phased project is scheduled to see it final phase completed in early 2020....
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