David Norris BEng Civil (Hons) - David completed his degree in structural engineering at Edinburgh University. During this time he trained for and completed the Royal Marines Commando Course as a reservist.


While looking for engineering jobs and considering a full time career in the Marines he worked with several builders in Edinburgh, France and London, finding that he enjoyed this line of work and wanted to continue. David joined forces with Alex Ellvers, a good friend from school, to form Prime Renovation in London in 2007. In early 2012 David said farewell to Alex, the Royal Marines and the hustle and bustle of living in London and moved to Ilkley, West Yorkshire, where his wife gave birth to their twins Alexander and Eleanor. He formed North Building shortly afterwards. In early 2014 his second son Jack was born.

A bit more about David

A bit more about David

David Norris BEng Civil (Hons) - David completed his degree in structural engineering at Edinburgh University. During this time he trained for and completed the Royal Marines Commando Course as a reservist.


While looking for engineering jobs and considering a full time career in the Marines he worked with several builders in Edinburgh, France and London, finding that he enjoyed this line of work and wanted to continue. David joined forces with Alex Ellvers, a good friend from school, to form Prime Renovation in London in 2007. In early 2012 David said farewell to Alex, the Royal Marines and the hustle and bustle of living in London and moved to Ilkley, West Yorkshire, where his wife gave birth to their twins Alexander and Eleanor. He formed North Building shortly afterwards. In early 2014 his second son Jack was born.