The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has awarded a contract to Morrison Construction, part of the Galliford Try Group, to build its new flagship facility.

The £42m contract was awarded following an Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) restricted tender process by the University of Strathclyde, which operates NMIS.

As part of the contract, Morrison Construction aims to achieve the design team’s aspirations of the building being awarded BREEAM ‘outstanding’ for sustainability.

In order to achieve this goal, the team will leverage its innovative technologies and knowledge of building products. It will also make use of circular economy by using materials that have been, or can be, remanufactured and reused wherever possible.

Moreover, polluting materials like concrete and other quarried aggregates and the use of materials that are manufactured overseas, wherever possible, will be avoided.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

University of Strathclyde principal and vice-chancellor Jim McDonald said: “Completing the rigorous tender process and appointing Morrison Construction to build the flagship National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility is a highly significant step forward in the ongoing development of the NMIS group of world-class industrial research facilities.

“Together we are making great strides towards creating the future of advanced manufacturing in Scotland, applying leading research capabilities to drive industrial innovation and supporting the country’s talented manufacturing and engineering sector.”

Planned next to Glasgow Airport, within Netherton Campus, the new facility will house a fully digitalised factory, skills academy and collaboration hub. It will support manufacturing and engineering firms of all sizes and from all sectors in the UK and around the globe.

The construction is set to begin soon after current guidance around non-essential construction work is revised. It is expected to take around 18 months to complete once the work commences.