Lakeside Shopping Centre, Essex – Drylining Works for Commercial Units

HD Construction was engaged to deliver the drylining package for multiple commercial spaces within the renowned Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex — one of the UK’s largest retail destinations. This project required precise execution within a live retail environment, balancing high-quality finishes with efficient delivery.

Scope of Works

Our drylining scope included:

• Installation of internal partitions, wall linings, and suspended ceiling systems across various commercial units

• Integration of fire-rated and acoustic systems to meet retail safety and performance specifications

• Coordination with M&E and fit-out teams to ensure smooth installation with minimal disruption

• Delivery of tape and joint finishes ready for decoration, branding, and shopfitting

Project Highlights

• Completed drylining across multiple retail and hospitality units within a major UK shopping centre

• Delivered high-quality work under tight deadlines to suit tenant fit-out schedules

• Operated within a live, high-traffic environment, with full compliance to health and safety procedures

• Maintained close coordination with the principal contractor and centre management throughout the works