Hub South West Scotland

(left to right) Brian McQuade, Kier Construction managing director; Stephen Parker, Kier Construction; Michael McBrearty, chief executive, hub South West; Provost Joan Sturgeon; Kenneth Gibson MSP; Cllr Anthony Gurney; Ryan Broadley, Kier Construction Work has begun on the creation of a £36 million

Kier Group plc, the parent company of Kier Construction in Scotland, has announced strong half-year results for the six months to 31 December 2014. Group turnover increased by 11 per cent from £1,432 million in 2013 to £1,583m, while pre-tax profits slipped down 2 per cent from £36.8m to £35.9m.

Local councillors Alec Clark, John McDowall and Alec Oattes with Bob Marr, contract manager, 3b Construction at Girvan harbourside as works on the new facilities begin Work on the much anticipated landside facilities for Girvan and South Carrick gets underway this week.

Detailed plans for a new school in Dalbeattie have been unveiled.

Morrison Construction has achieved financial close on a £31.2 million contract to build a new high school in Cumbernauld.

Hub South West has appointed Kier Construction to develop a new £7.9 million community and small business hub in Cumbernauld on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council.

Kier Construction has been appointed by hub South West Scotland to deliver two state-of-the-art secondary schools – one in Troon and one in Ayr - on behalf of South Ayrshire Council.