The complexity and attention to detail required to restore the Mackintosh Library at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) was highlighted yesterday as work on the project began in earnest. Specialist stonemasons have begun the process of removing the stone piers between the windows on the west wall of th
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Kier Group has told shareholders today that it “remains on course” to meet expectations for the current financial year, despite “increased economic uncertainty in the UK following the EU referendum”. Announcing its trading update covering the period from 1 July 2016 to date, the property, re
Kier Group has completed the disposal of its Mouchel Consulting arm to WSP Global Inc. for a total consideration of £75 million in cash. Acquired in June 2015 as part of Kier's acquisition of Mouchel Group, Mouchel Consulting provides engineering, environmental and asset management consultancy serv
Three of Britain’s seven biggest construction contractors are at risk of financial collapse despite strong profits growth in the past year, analysts have warned. Financial analytics firm Company Watch has put a health warning on Galliford Try, Kier and Morgan Sindall after analysing the companies
Kier Construction Scotland has been awarded a £6.725 million contract by Aberdeen Performing Arts to carry out work at one of Scotland’s oldest and most historic concert halls. The transformation of Aberdeen Music Hall includes the restoration, redevelopment and upgrading work on this historic A-
A group of young people from North Lanarkshire have completed a Get Into Construction training scheme operated by the Prince’s Trust and New College Lanarkshire. They completed four weeks of practical and theory work at the College’s Motherwell Campus before going out on work placement in the co
The brand new Cumbernauld Community Enterprise Centre has been handed over to North Lanarkshire Council and Culture NL. The project was delivered by development partner hub South West Scotland, with construction works completed by Kier Construction Scotland.
Dumfries and Galloway Council has awarded a contract to carry out repairs at a leisure centre after a successful settlement of the legal action against Kier Construction. McLaughlin & Harvey will deliver internal and external repair works at the DG One leisure centre following the council's lega
Kier Group has today sought to reassure investors over the company’s viability in the wake of the EU referendum. The property, residential, construction and services group said trading is continuing in line with expectations, adding that while the UK’s vote to leave the EU had “created some un
Mackintosh and Reid Buildings (Image: Alan McAteer). Kier Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for the Mackintosh Building restoration, it was announced today.
Patricia Gibson MP and Kenny Gibson MSP meet Kier Group apprentices Patricia Gibson, MP for North Ayrshire and Arran, and Kenny Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame North, visited the site of Garnock Community Campus last week as part of a week-long campaign to get more people into the construction industry.
Kier Construction Scotland has been appointed by the University of Edinburgh to undertake refurbishment work on the College of Art. Strengthening the strong start it has made within the education sector this year, the contract will see Kier carry out work over two phases so one half of the building
Gordon Reid Kier Construction Scotland has announced a significant transport contract win and framework appointment as it continues to establish its position within the sector.
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has pointed towards uncertainty amongst businesses and consumers ahead of the EU referendum as a reason behind the latest fall in output within the construction industry. Latest construction sector figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed
Keith Brown MSP (left) with Brian McQuade Keith Brown MSP, cabinet secretary for infrastructure, investment and cities, visited Kier Construction’s Scottish headquarters in Stepps this week to discuss how construction operators can work with the Scottish Government to address the skills gap.