Staff from Ogilvie have this week visited a local school to visit a boy who has taken a keen interest in construction. Following classes learning about ‘The World of Work’, the P4 pupil produced a book of poetry and dedicated it to Ogilvie. 

His teachers passed on the book to Ogilvie who decided to hand deliver a thank you letter and provide the class with some PPE equipment of their own. 

Ben Allard, Site Manager and Jacqueline Neilson, HR Manager, visited Alva Primary School in Clackmannanshire to speak to the class and inspire the next generation of builders.

Ogilvie Construction is working on number of projects in the area, which their teacher says are now being closely followed by the pupils, along with measuring everything in the classroom thanks to some Ogilvie tape measures!

Thanks to all the staff and pupils at Alva Primary School.

Ogilvie Construction has climbed another place, reaching 6th in the top ten building contractors in Scotland in the latest Construction News League, published by Construction News.

The report is indicative of the continued successful growth of the constructor business, which has secured a number of public sector works, along with major projects in the private sector, particularly in hotel, leisure and student accommodation sectors.

Donald MacDonald Managing Director, Ogilvie Construction, said:

“Our continued success is the result of our people and their unstinting commitment to deliver high quality buildings that meet the needs of our customers, on time and within budget.”

Ogilvie Construction has climbed one place to 7th in the top ten building contractors in Scotland in the latest independent index, published by Construction News.

The survey showed that for the year to July 2015 Ogilvie has won 19 new deals with a combined contract value of over £155.8 million.

The report is indicative of the continued successful growth of the constructor business, which has secured a number of public sector works, along with major projects in the private sector, particularly in hotel, leisure and student accommodation sectors.

Donald MacDonald Managing Director, Ogilvie Construction, said:

“Our continued success is the result of our people and their unstinting commitment to deliver high quality buildings that meet the needs of our customers, on time and within budget.”

Ogilvie Construction has climbed ten places to 61st in the UK league of construction contractors and maintained it’s top ten position in Scotland at number 8. 

The latest independent index, published by Construction News, shows that for the year to July 2015 Ogilvie has won 17 new deals with a combined contract value of over £143.1 million.

The report is indicative of the continued successful growth of the business, which builds high quality buildings in a range of sectors including the hotel, leisure and student accommodation sectors, as well as major public and private contracts.

Donald MacDonald Managing Director, Ogilvie Construction, said:

“We are seeing continued growth in the business thanks to the high standards of professionalism and commitment from our teams, combined with a focus on delivery, quality and value for our customers.”

The West Lothian Council bulletin (issue no.75, Autumn 2015) features the Ogilvie Construction primary school building project for Armadale. 

"The £7.5m project remains on target for the first phase of the school opening in August 2016."

"In September 2014, Council Executive approved funding for the development of a new primary school in Armadale to enable the school to be available for the 2016/17 academic year."

"Work will commence this Summer following the appointment of OgilvieGroup to build the school."

"Local people will be able to see the new school building take shape over the summer months and we look forward to working with Ogilvie to see the school building develop from he design stage through to completion.

Both the school and Ogilvie will ensure that parents and pulls are provided with regular updates on the school's profess over the months ahead."

You can read the full article on the West Lothian Bulletin (PDF) 

Ogilvie Construction has started work on a £7.5 million project to build a new primary school in Armadale, West Lothian.

The contract was awarded by West Lothian Council and the new facility will include eight new classrooms and two general-purpose rooms as well as a gym and dining room and nursery provision for 60 pupils.

The project will also include the construction of a tarmac multi user games area, car parking and a grass pitch.