City Building encourages businesses to apply for £280M of opportunities

City Building is encouraging businesses to apply for construction opportunities in Glasgow and the surrounding areas.

The company have advertised 78 lots, including groundwork’s, structural steelworks, fire protection and many more, worth up to £280M across its construction and manufacturing operations. With more than 2,200 employees and 2,000 people that they support through their supply chain, they contribute significantly to construction output in the City.

Executive Director of City Building, Graham Paterson, said: “At £280M, this framework represents a substantial piece of business and a great opportunity for businesses across the country to play their part in the continued success of our business.

“We are particularly interested in hearing from those who feel that they can contribute to our long standing commitment to maximising the social, economic and environmental benefits of our work.”

City Building follows social ethos of “building a sustainable future”, creating training and employment opportunities for a diverse range of people, including minority and other under-represented groups. They commit to delivering a range of community benefit opportunities and encourage contractors to commit to paying at least the Glasgow Living Wage.

The company have constructed a dedicated micro-renewables centre, showcasing sustainable technology solutions, with a focus on driving down fuel poverty. Since 2007, the company has reduced its carbon footprint by 25% and has achieved ISO14001 accreditation across all areas of the business.

 

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