Two laboratory refurbishments were completed including works to relocate an existing semiconductor laboratory within the Rankine Building and the refurbishment of a mass spectrometer laboratory within the Molema Building.

The main contractor also completed the refurbishment of offices on levels 2 and 3 of the iconic Category A listed Gilbert Scott Building, involving down takings, redecoration and general refresh works.

Works were also completed to refurbish the Law Workshop within the Category A Listed Professor Square, with the creation of a new fully accessible, clearly defined and branded entrance and reception area, with gender neutral toilets and enhanced welfare and relaxation areas.

Both the Rankine Building semiconductor laboratory project and the Law Workshop have been shortlisted for ‘Refurbishment of the Year’ in the 2025 Learning Places Scotland Awards, which will be held in November.

Clark Contracts has been appointed on the university’s Minor Works Framework since 2006 and has delivered projects within many buildings located in the University of Glasgow’s Gilmorehill campus. The main contractor is currently on site completing a further three projects for the University.

Gerry Cummins, director at Clark Contracts, said: “Having worked with the University since the 90s and delivering over £25m of projects in recent years, we have developed close relationships with the Estates team and look forward to continuing to work together on numerous projects in the coming year.”

Clark Contracts has a long history of working within the Higher Education sector having delivered projects for 11 of the Scottish universities including the University of Strathclyde, University of Edinburgh, University of Dundee, University of St Andrews, the University of the West of Scotland, Herriot-Watt University, Glasgow Caledonian University, the University of Stirling, the University of the Highlands and Islands and Edinburgh Napier University.