Project Monitoring of Middle Kinleith Farm
PROJECT: Middle Kinleith Farm. Lying to the south of Currie, the site enjoys an elevated position at the foot of the Pentland Hills. The development was a conversion of a disused traditional stone-built steading to create a 5-bedroom residential dwelling. It included associated walled gardens and upgrading of the existing access driveways as well as […]
Gartur and Polmaise Stables
PROJECT: Gartur and Polmaise stables were originally one L-shaped building. The stable was divided into two, creating two unique homes. Gartur Cottage forms part of the stable quadrangle and was originally two separate 19th century workers’ cottages. NIXON project monitored the Georgian stable conversion which retained the splendid architectural features. The house features a bespoke […]
Did you know we offer engineering services in-house?
Our engineering team provides a high-quality service, working closely with our in-house design and Glasgow architectural team. We know engineering plays a pivotal role in the communities in which we work and our innovative designs define landscapes that will leave a mark long after the project is complete. We never compromise on quality and we […]
Project management of Glasgow build continues
Showcasing Lancefield Quay as works continue at the landmark riverside location. You can see the progress already made by our appointed Principal contractor Linear Design & Construct, with reinstatement works well underway following a fire that broke out at the end of 2019. We are leading the project management, quantity surveying, architecture and civil and structural […]
Paisley is named one of the country’s top property hotspots
Paisley has been named the fastest growing property hotspot in the UK. The news comes as NIXON will be building and managing the quantity surveying and project management of a new The Millhouse Paisley – a new development for the town. The report, complied by Rightmove, identified the historic town as Britain’s top property hotspot, […]
How to be a Engineer?
Our spotlight this week is on our engineering team. We asked our very own David D’Arcy what engineers do when they’re not engineering. Here’s what we found out, starting with the important questions about life outside work. When’s the wedding? (Mr D’Arcy was supposed to be getting married in France but like lots of parties, […]
How to become a quantity surveyor…
We chatted with our trainee quantity surveyor Olivia Bibb about her journey to becoming a QS and any advice she has for someone thinking about working in construction. Olivia is passionate about her studies which started when she was eighteen. Having left school without really knowing what she wanted to do, she has spent the […]
STV visits Lancefield Quay apartments
STV visited the site of Lancefield Quay a year on from the fire that damaged 24 out of the 94 apartments. NIXON Director Dominic MacConnell spoke to Kirsti Clark about leading the project management of the reinstatement works and the recent appointment of Principal contractor Linear Design and Construct Limited. Now a 48-week programme is […]
New rooms unveiled at Cornhill Castle Hotel
“Attention to detail at the refurbishment of one of Scotland’s luxury hotel’s is key,’ says project manager Gary Moore. NIXON’s latest project is the completion of the refurbishment of 8-bedroom suites at Cornhill Castle Hotel in Biggar. The Castle on the Clyde is nestled in the Scottish countryside and enjoys panoramic views over Scotland’s stunning […]
Dennistoun is the 8th coolest place to live on the planet
Hot off the press – Dennistoun is named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world. It’s official. The annual top 40 list by Time Out sees the area around Duke Street included and the only place in the UK to make the top 10! Of course, we already knew this as The Picture House […]