Morgan Sindall Construction completes raft of Highland Council early years projects
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Morgan Sindall Construction has successfully completed and handed over 12 of 13 early years centres worth a combined £13million from the Highland Council.
The firm said the final project is due to be handed over in mid-April.
The new early years centres - which were all built using sustainable building materials and methods – include Ardersier, Bridgend, Obsdale, Auldearn, Avoch, Lochcarron, Duncan Forbes, Muirtown, Croy, Kirkhill, Coulhill, Glenurquhart and Stratherrick Primary Schools.
The scheme now takes the total number of early years places for children which Morgan Sindall Construction’s Inverness office has delivered to 770.
Following the "De-carbonising Communities" strategy, part of Morgan Sindall’s “responsible business plan”, the company worked with customers and supply chain partners, to develop and deliver sustainable projects that support Highland Council’s net zero carbon target.
The bundle of works included off-site modern methods of construction utilising refurbished modular units and insulated panel timber system.
The firm said the modular buildings are one of the most environmentally friendly methods of construction and a highly sustainable alternative to new build and insulated timber kits can perform up to 80 per cent better than building regulation requirements, reducing energy consumption and running costs with waste diversion from landfill sat at 99 per cent across the 13 projects.
Throughout construction, the company said it engaged with schools and local community groups, including the donation of reading couches and building outdoor benches, assisting with general maintenance and delivering a school garden to boost the council’s food growing strategy.
All projects have been procured through Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA); a framework provider that supports the efficient construction, refurbishment and maintenance of social housing and public buildings throughout Scotland and have been delivered on schedule.
Ian MacDonald, special works manager at Morgan Sindall Construction’s Inverness office, said: “We have a brilliant collaborative relationship with the Highland Council and together we’re delivering vital early years teaching capacity across the region, while minimising our environmental impact.
“On this particular development, we received positive comments and feedback from head teachers. This praise is evidenced in our delivery of the facilities, which were completed on schedule and to a high-standard. We look forward to working with the council to deliver future schemes.”
