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| Balfour Beatty to deliver two community hospitals in Scotland Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £37 million contract to deliver two community hospital facilities in Scotland on behalf of hub North Scotland; Badenoch & Strathspey Community Hospital and Health Care Centre in Aviemore and the Skye, Lochalsh and South West Ross Community Hospital at Broadford on Skye. The contract will see Balfour Beatty construct two new 24 bed facilities which, on completion, will provide in-patient and X-ray services for the community in Skye and an urgent care facility, GP practice, in-patient and Scottish Ambulance Service facility in Aviemore. Balfour Beatty was appointed as main contractor for the delivery of these works following close collaboration with hub North Scotland throughout the 18-month preconstruction phase ensuring the provision of the most cost-effective and high-quality design solution. In line with Balfour Beatty's commitment to reducing onsite activity by 25% by 2025, the facilities energy centres which will provide heating, electricity and water, will be constructed offsite to improve safety while enhancing productivity and efficiency on site. In addition, Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering will apply its ground engineering expertise and specialist geotechnical knowledge to deliver the project's crucial ground engineering requirements including concrete driven piles. Balfour Beatty will engage with the local supply chain across both regions to create local jobs and boost the local economy. At construction peak, Balfour Beatty will employ a workforce of 200 including the recruitment of two trainee construction managers. Works are due to commence this summer with completion expected in Spring 2021. write your comments about the article :: © 2019 Construction News :: home page |