NIXON joins Considerate Construction Scheme
NIXON is proud to announce our acceptance into the Considerate Construction Scheme. Working within such a wide-reaching industry, construction companies have a responsibility to consider all aspects of our work and, with this in mind, we approached the Scheme to become a considerate contractor. The Scheme is a voluntary organisation which companies can choose to […]
Gaining Experience
We caught up with twenty-year old Daniel MacConnell to tell us all about his internship at NIXON and life beyond the university classroom. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I’m a Civil Engineering student at Heriot Watt University and currently completing an internship over the summer with NIXON before returning to university to […]
Architects can be the drivers for sustainability and innovation
Climate change is the major challenge facing the world. The uncontrolled rise in temperature may make the Scottish summers a bit more enjoyable, but it will also increase the severity of weather conditions and the occurrence of extreme events such as droughts, floods or hurricanes, as well as reduce the amount of drinkable water. We […]
Looking to the Future
Our intern Calum with Joseph Lambie from GRAHAM visiting Scotway House and the build of a £40million transformational project by Structured House Group along the Clydeside. As a Glasgow-based company, we’re delighted to be the lead employer’s agents, project managers and principal designers on this project. Giving interns the chance to visit sites, speak to […]
Everyday Heroes at NIXON!
TeamNIXON joined more than 13,000 kiltwalkers on Sunday to raise funds for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, as part of its commitment to raise £10,000 for the Charity this year. Richard McFadzean, Dominic MacConnell, Roisin-Alana Di Giacomo and Alan Todd, of BOHO, walked the 23 mile stroll from Glasgow to Balloch before handing the baton to Craig […]
“It’s a Livin’ Thing”
NIXON is proud to announce we are now Living Wage accredited employers. This means we support the campaign that “A hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay.” Our accreditation as living wage employers aligns with our values and vision. We have recently expanded our operation to include civil and structural engineering and architecture, in […]
This is Spartinios!
NIXON is proud to be supporting the mighty Spartinios with our latest signing. As a Glasgow-based company and for the first time, NIXON has sponsored the five-aside team of under 11-years to support them through the season. And quick off the mark, our Spartinios made their debut in their NIXON attire and belted home an […]
Scottish-based consultancy practice ramps up growth plans as it expands engineering team
NIXON has expanded its growth plans as it opens in-house civil and structural engineering team. The multi-disciplined consultancy practice, NIXON, began in 2012 as Nixon Consultants, and has rapidly expanded its operation as a quantity surveying and project management practice to a full development and construction company bringing architectural services and civil and structural engineering under […]
We are Hiring!
As part of our growing team and expansion, NIXON is hiring again! We are now looking for a Trainee Structural CAD Technician to join our engineering-arm at NIXON. You will join a team that is rapidly expanding, fast and dynamic. If you think you have what it takes to join us, get in touch. The […]
Elio’s refurbishment complete
Nixon recently completed the refurbishment of Elio’s in George Street, Edinburgh. Owned by the Crolla family, the late-night bar has been an Edinburgh institution since the 1970s and is situated in heart of the capital. During a five-week alteration programme we were appointed to act as the Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, and Principal Designer for the […]