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Construction is well underway at the new £10m Advanced Manufacturing and Life Sciences building at Chesterfield College, being delivered by Robertson Construction Yorkshire & East Midlands. The steel frame is now complete and to mark the milestone we held a steel signing ceremony recently with the college, local employers and key stakeholders.  Set to open in 2026, the project will house cutting-edge facilities for students across science, engineering, manufacturing, construction and automotive studies. It has been developed in consultation with local employers and will equip students with the skills needed to meet industry demands and drive the region’s transition to a greener economy.    The project meets Chesterfield College’s mission of inspiring futures and changing lives, and as Regional MD Jonathan Sizer says: “We are looking forward to continuing to work closely with students, staff and stakeholders to create a facility that everyone can be proud of.”    Read more about the project at https://lnkd.in/e6QP3yZ4   YORbuild Framework SCEP | BOND BRYAN ARCHITECTS LIMITED | Watermans | CPW      #construction #education #engineering #manufacturing #sustainability 

Robertson Homes Rewarded for Five Star Service! We're delighted to have been awarded the coveted Five Star status by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) after recording industry-leading customer satisfaction results, posting a satisfaction rating of 97.5% from a survey response rate of 83.7%. The HBF award is based on the results from the national new home Customer Satisfaction Survey, which is carried out independently by the National House Building Council (NHBC). For a homebuilder to attain Five Star status at least nine out of 10 of its customers must answer yes to the question ‘would you recommend your builder to a friend?’ John Murphy, managing director at Robertson Homes, said: “Customer satisfaction is achieved not only through exceptional build quality and award-winning design, but also by a commitment to providing excellent customer service, great communication, sustainability initiatives, community engagement and the friendliness and professionalism of our teams. “To achieve such a high satisfaction rating is practically unheard of in our industry and reflects our customer-focussed approach. Specific measures we have put in place include lengthening our build programme to deliver higher specifications; enhancing milestone checks during build progress to ensure maximum quality; investing substantially in the customer journey experience; instigating a market-leading six-week notice letter to customers to allow them to plan their move smoothly and personal director inspections of every property before handover." Read more about the achievement here bit.ly/4iMbNhG

We’re pleased to share that Robertson Group has officially taken over the construction of our new, modern community fire stations in Whitefield and Blackley, as part of our Estates Improvement Programme outlined in our first four-year Fire Plan. These developments represent a significant investment in our people, our communities, and the future of our Service. We are committed to: ✅ Creating modern, flexible, and resilient fire stations that meet the needs of our teams and communities. ✅ Supporting Greater Manchester’s target to become carbon neutral by 2038 with sustainable heating and lighting systems. ✅ Enhancing training spaces and community facilities, ensuring our stations remain at the heart of the communities we serve. The new community fire station in Blackley is now set for completion by November 2025, followed by Whitefield’s new station in October 2026. We look forward to seeing our stations take shape as we continue to provide the highest level of service to Greater Manchester. For now, take a look at the artist impressions and stay tuned for updates as work progresses!

After completing the Shay Grange Crematorium to the north of Bradford in 2023, Robertson Construction Yorkshire & East Midlands is currently working on a second crematorium for Bradford Council, this time at Bierley to the south of the city.     Earlier this month we reached a major milestone in the construction, with the completion of the steel frame structure, and held a steel signing ceremony to mark occasion as the multi-million-pound project progresses.    The new-build crematorium will cater for services of all religions and a range of service sizes, featuring large and small halls, a car park, state-of-the-art cremators, office space, a waiting room and covered gathering areas.     As our Regional MD Jonathan Sizer says: “Having worked with Bradford Council on Shay Grange Crematorium, we understand the importance of delivering a modern, high-quality facility that offers an inclusive and dignified environment for such important and personal services.”    Read more about the project at https://lnkd.in/ec6Xr-Hs   NIRAS Architects | RPP | Furness Partnership | NOVO Integration Ltd    #construction #milestone #partnership #community #bradford

“Working on such a historic and important place for the region is a special feeling. The work we’re doing will protect the Grainger Market and add much-needed updates so that this building can continue writing history.” Northumbria University graduate and local lad Ross Greenwell used to spend his lunchtimes exploring the Grainger Market with friends in between lectures. Fast-forward 10 years, he’s now Site Manager working at Robertson Group who are helping us deliver our £9m regeneration programme of works.  Donning hard hats and hi vis vests, Ross took us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the works currently underway, explaining the logistics of keeping a busy market moving during construction phases and the benefits once work is finished. “The Arcade will be something really special. Once complete, it’ll be a bright, open and airy multi-functional space capable of hosting live events. Two pavilions will face each other from either side of the Arcade and there’ll be seating areas where people can relax, snack on their lunch, or just enjoy the world ambling by.”  “The installation of sliding doors and heated flooring to the seated steps on the Nun Street pavilion will massively improve traders’ and visitors’ experience in the Market – especially when winter rolls in.” Phase 1 is underway and moving at a canny rate of knots. Both toilet areas will be deconstructed, stripped, and cleared and soon enough, a shiny new toilet area will be open for everyone to use and enjoy.  “At the moment, our focus is on delivering a totally renovated and accessible toilet facilities. We’ve taken everything back to brick, dug the flooring up to give full access to wheelchair and pram users, plus it’ll allow us to install more spacious cubicles and sink areas. It’ll be quite the change from old facilities, and we think it’ll be a space people will love.”  An exciting and game-changing development for the Grainger Market and the people we welcome daily. We can’t wait to see it all come together.

Yesterday afternoon Dundee City Council leader Mark Flynn visited the site of the new Drumgeith Community Campus and Greenfield Academy to see progress on the £100 million development, being delivered by Robertson Construction Tayside. It's the Council's largest investment in education, sport and community and will serve as a modern and vibrant central hub for the north and east of the city for both pupils and the community to use.  We have been partner of choice with the Council for several years now and this project represents a shared vision of creating modern, sustainable, high quality buildings that make a difference to the people who use them, as well as the local economy through the construction process and beyond. As Councillor Flynn says, “This is a really exciting time for the whole community, and I am pleased to see progress on such an important investment for the future of our city. Drumgeith Community Campus and Greenfield Academy show our ambition to deliver real improvements and make the city a better place for everyone." Read more at https://lnkd.in/eVKu5d6e #construction #education #investment #dundee

100 days after pupils and staff moved into Montgomerie Park Primary School in Irvine we caught up with headteacher Fiona Smyth to find out how they’re settling in. Fiona was impressed with the high quality of the work, and the care and attention shown by Robertson. “We were just in awe,” she says. “The facilities in Montgomerie Park are second to none. You could feel the positivity, the enthusiasm and the sheer excitement for this building and we do believe a lot of that started with the team from Robertson creating a very calm, very welcoming atmosphere. “It’s a very high standard of finish and that’s what makes it so special and what makes our pupils take pride in it. They walked into somewhere people had taken great care and attention of and they've continued to do that as the school has evolved.” Built by Robertson Construction Central West for North Ayrshire Council, the first Passivhaus school in the region accommodates up to 342 pupils, plus an early learning and childcare facility with 32 places for three to five-year-olds, and 15 places for two-year-olds. #construction #passivhaus #sustainability #education 

Last week saw the official opening of ONE SeedPod in Aberdeen, a food and drink industry innovation hub led by Opportunity North East Limited and delivered by Robertson Construction Eastern as the main contractor. Aimed at boosting high-value manufacturing it’s the single largest public-private investment in the growth of Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing sector. The £27 million project, part of the Aberdeen City Region Deal, is creating a hub for businesses to scale production, develop new products, test innovative processes, and access industry expertise, entrepreneurial education and mentoring developed by ONE and partners. It is part of ONE's drive to help the transformation of Aberdeen from an oil and gas city to a diverse economy with high-value businesses and the creation of skilled jobs. As Elliot Robertson our Chief Executive Officer, says: “As trusted delivery partner, it was incredibly important to us that we realised ONE’s vision of a food and drink industry innovation hub, which drives inward investment and champions regional and national economic growth. It was also essential that we delivered a high-quality building that throughout construction, supported local jobs, early career development and local suppliers.” The complex structure was designed, manufactured and erected by Robertson Timber Engineering, as a complete timber frame solution. Find out more about the project at https://lnkd.in/evZfZqaD #construction #innovation #foodanddrink #manufacturing #scotland #aberdeen

We are committed to creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation. That’s why we are partnering with Edinburgh College to provide students with hands-on experience, bridging the gap between the classroom and the world of work. This week, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen that partnership, which Urban Union and Robertson Construction Central East will implement. It follows a MOU that we signed with City of Glasgow College last year, which saw 19 students take part in work placements, with three students gaining full-time employment. We are looking forward to working with Edinburgh College to continue to widen access to careers in construction and make sure that training and education aligns with industry needs. Image: Urban Union MD Neil McKay and Robertson Construction Central East MD David Cairns were joined by Edinburgh College’s Vice Principal Michael Jeffrey, students, staff and our social impact managers to sign the MOU. Read more at https://lnkd.in/evTbxyng #construction #education #partnership #earlycareers #Edinburgh

Together with Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), we’ve launched a free toolkit designed to help Scotland's construction sector meet its legal environmental obligations and build a more sustainable future. Aimed at upskilling suppliers, sub-contractors and individuals across the construction industry, the toolkit is the culmination of a joint agreement between Robertson and SEPA - the first in Scotland to focus on environmental performance across an entire supply chain. The toolkit includes a series of environmental guidance notes and supporting videos to provide practical guidance on environmental compliance issues. As our Chief Executive Officer Elliot Robertson says: “Increasing awareness around environmental responsibilities and impact can only lead to improvements which deliver benefits for everyone involved in construction projects, but more importantly for the protection of our planet.” Developed with NetRegs, the toolkit is a free resource now available at https://lnkd.in/eB2rkYpA, or on Supply Chain Sustainability School (UK)'s website at https://lnkd.in/eWkH8vH7. Read more about the launch at https://lnkd.in/eh-e5nVq #construction #sustainability #environment #netzero