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 […]
Support for ambitious plans launched for Glasgow
Ambitious plans launched this week by Glasgow City Council could see more than 3,000 homes in priority areas such as the former Ruchill Hospital and Sighthill. Plans are being put forward in the North Glasgow Strategic Development Framework for new walking and cycling links as well as encouraging local business and improving connectivity. It is […]
NIXON delivers Akiko restaurant
NIXON works to deliver new restaurant in Glasgow. Congratulations to the team on the launch of Glasgow’s latest restaurant Akiko on Bothwell street. The new restaurant AKIKO opened today on Monday 28/09/2020 in Glasgow City Centre. Akiko is a stunning new sushi bar and NIXON were delighted to work with Akiko on the launch of […]
The Millhouse Paisley
NIXON to build The Millhouse Paisley at the landmark site. We are delighted that we our expertise will be brought to a new development planned in Paisley. The Millhouse Paisley is being developed by housebuilder Nixon Blue which was granted permission in 2019. Richard McFadzean said: “We will breathe new life into this riverside location […]
New sushi bar AKIKO to open
A new restaurant AKIKO is to open on Monday 28/09/2020 In Glasgow City Centre. Akiko is a stunning new sushi bar offering poke bowls and sushi rolls! Located in the heart of Glasgow City Centre, 5 Bothwell St, Akiko will offer takeaway and delivery. We were delighted to work with Akiko on the launch of […]
Linear Design & Construct appointed to reconstruct city landmark
Principal contractor Linear Design and Construct Limited has been appointed to complete works at Lancefield Quay in Glasgow. NIXON is leading the project management of reinstatement works to the fire-damaged property, where 24 out of the 92 apartments were affected when a fire broke out in December 2019. The Glasgow-based multidisciplinary team is providing architectural and […]
Redhurst Hotel to return 2021
Nixon project managers of the Redhurst Hotel in Giffnock