Two’s not a crowd as Bondholders move to shared headquarters

Chartered surveyor and construction project management firm Invise has relocated to new headquarters, sharing the same building as architecture firm Worcester Lloyd.

The firm, which was founded by managing director James Baker during lockdown, has moved from its serviced office space at Connect Derby’s Sadler Bridge Studios, in Bold Lane, to leased premises in Friar Gate.

James, a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, said the move was the result of sustainable growth over the past four years.

He said: “We’ve seen our client base steadily increase since I launched the business in 2020 from an old laptop in my spare bedroom.

“I’ve always operated the business on the back of a carefully considered business plan.

“There is always room for flexibility, and I update the plan at least every year, but the timing of our move reflects a plan truly coming together.”

This latest move to the firm’s new home has coincided with an identical move by Worcester Lloyd, an architecture and structural engineering firm.

Worcester Lloyd, which previously occupied the office next door to Invise at Sadler Bridge Studios, was also looking to expand its business, so suggested sharing the Friar Gate property.

James said: “The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. We’re both relatively young companies with an ambition to grow.

“We also share the same approach to customer service excellence and, importantly, not getting too big for our boots too quickly.

“It goes without saying that we have a great relationship with the team at Worcester Lloyd, so we’re delighted that our respective ducks are both in a row at the same time and we can continue being neighbours.”

Dean Lloyd, director at Worcester Lloyd, said: “This move represents an exciting milestone for both our firms.

“Being under one roof at Friar Gate gives us the opportunity to collaborate more closely while continuing to build our respective businesses.

“Having three company directors in the building, sharing similar starts with laptops at home, continues to be an invaluable mini support network to discuss plans, challenges and opportunities for the future.”