Part of the Morris & Spottiswood Group, which specialises in end-to-end construction services including design, fit-out, housing and mechanical & electrical services (M&E), its founding business, Morris & Spottiswood Ltd, reported the highest turnover in its almost 100-year history, rising 25% to £128 million in 2023 from £103m the year before.

EastWorks is a former Victorian-era gas purifier shed built in 1843 which was repurposed and regenerated in 2023 by Clyde Gateway, Scotland’s largest regeneration project, as part of its strategy to bring more business investment into the area. The £9m development was the first commercial building to be connected to Clyde Gateway’s District Heating Network which provides sustainable heat and hot water to the building. It also has the top rated Vin18 cafe onsite.

Morris & Spottiswood is set to occupy 4,755 sq ft of office space. The announcement comes after Acumen Cyber recently moved into the building. ESG specialist Utopi and collaborative workspace provider, Red Tree Business Suites, also have a presence.

Angela Rowley, head of property and development at Clyde Gateway, said: “The regeneration of the derelict former gas purifier shed into modern, innovative workspaces has been hugely successful with a wide range of innovative businesses moving to the Clyde Gateway area bringing jobs and investment.

“Morris & Spottiswood is a great family-owned business with a presence right across Britain and moving to EastWorks provides scope for them to expand and operate more efficiently.”

Gordon Clyne, joint managing director, Morris & Spottiswood, commented: “Moving our Glasgow-based office to Dalmarnock represents further investment in our business and people after a record year for Morris & Spottiswood in 2023 and a significant geographical expansion this year, further enhancing our coverage across the UK. 

“EastWorks will provide an attractive and well connected workspace for our teams to collaborate. As a proud family business, it is also important for us to play our part in providing investment and high quality employment opportunities in the east end of Glasgow as part of its wider regeneration.”