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17/11/2022

Morrison Construction Named 'Contractor Of The Year'

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Morrison Construction's Building business has been named 'Contractor of the Year' for the third time in a row and fourth year running, as well as taking home Project of the Year, Inspiring Learning Spaces Award, and Early Learning & Childcare Award at the Learning Places Scotland awards.

The business was lauded once more for its excellence within the Scottish Education Sector, having continued to deliver a series of high-quality educational facilities across the country that support the best outcomes for students and staff.
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Morrison Construction's Building Central team were also recognised with the Project of the Year award for Ayr Grammar Primary School, a multi-phase project that redeveloped the 150-year-old Ayr Academy into a new home for the Primary School. In addition, the business's Castlebrae Community Campus took home the award for Inspiring Learning Spaces of the Year and the Projects at Blackridge and St Mary's won the Early Learning and Childcare Award.

David Ewing, Managing Director for Morrison Construction Building Central, said: "We are thrilled to have received the Contractor of the Year award again as well as the project awards for three impressive schemes. My congratulations go out to all those involved, and I thank our entire team and our partners for all their hard work and dedication."

Earlier this year Galliford Try's Environment Business also won Contractor of the year at the Water Industry Awards, organised by Utility Week Innovate.

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