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| The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art |
Kier Construction Ltd. has
been appointed as the main contractor for the Mackintosh Building restoration
it was announced today, 28 June 2016. The £25m contract which is to provide full construction
management services to deliver the entire restoration project, will be structured
over two main phases.
been appointed as the main contractor for the Mackintosh Building restoration
it was announced today, 28 June 2016. The £25m contract which is to provide full construction
management services to deliver the entire restoration project, will be structured
over two main phases.
Starting in July 2016 the
first phase of the work will see the creation of an external envelope to make
the building wind and watertight. Work on the fire damaged stonework of the
library elevation will commence immediately and the roofs over the east and
west wings will be replaced. The main works to restore the west wing and
upgrade the east wing interiors will commence in Spring 2017.
first phase of the work will see the creation of an external envelope to make
the building wind and watertight. Work on the fire damaged stonework of the
library elevation will commence immediately and the roofs over the east and
west wings will be replaced. The main works to restore the west wing and
upgrade the east wing interiors will commence in Spring 2017.
Kier will be responsible
for co-ordinating the stone, joinery, electrical, decorative and all other
aspects of the main reconstruction. The company will work in partnership with
the GSA to appoint and manage teams of craft specialists who will undertake highly
specialist aspects of the restoration including stained glass, lighting based
on original designs, and the unique pulse mechanisms of Mackintosh’s slave and
studio clocks – all of which provide such character to the extraordinary
building.
for co-ordinating the stone, joinery, electrical, decorative and all other
aspects of the main reconstruction. The company will work in partnership with
the GSA to appoint and manage teams of craft specialists who will undertake highly
specialist aspects of the restoration including stained glass, lighting based
on original designs, and the unique pulse mechanisms of Mackintosh’s slave and
studio clocks – all of which provide such character to the extraordinary
building.
“All the companies that bid
for this contract provided extremely comprehensive, competitive bids,”
says Liz Davidson, Mackintosh Restoration Senior Project Manager. “It was
clear that an enormous amount of preparation, research and genuine
understanding of the project had been undertaken and demonstrated.”
for this contract provided extremely comprehensive, competitive bids,”
says Liz Davidson, Mackintosh Restoration Senior Project Manager. “It was
clear that an enormous amount of preparation, research and genuine
understanding of the project had been undertaken and demonstrated.”
“The final assessment was
made on the basis of a 60:40 Quality:Cost appraisal and the wining tenderer
therefore had to strike a fine balance between offering good value and
exceptional quality.”
made on the basis of a 60:40 Quality:Cost appraisal and the wining tenderer
therefore had to strike a fine balance between offering good value and
exceptional quality.”
“Kier provided the GSA with
a tight, extremely well structured, highly competent and confident bid –
combined with a competitive tender price. The team they have assembled
have a depth of experience and knowledge combined with solid construction
methodology and practice.”
a tight, extremely well structured, highly competent and confident bid –
combined with a competitive tender price. The team they have assembled
have a depth of experience and knowledge combined with solid construction
methodology and practice.”
“They convinced GSA of their
organisational abilities to deliver a highly successful project, deliver good
community benefits for local employment targets and social enterprises, and
engage with the range of skilled crafts people and sub-contractors which will
be essential to move this project from excellent to world class.”
organisational abilities to deliver a highly successful project, deliver good
community benefits for local employment targets and social enterprises, and
engage with the range of skilled crafts people and sub-contractors which will
be essential to move this project from excellent to world class.”
“I would also like to take
this opportunity to extend our thanks to our Enabling contractor – Taylor
& Fraser Ltd – for the highly professional and accommodating manner in which
they have worked with GSA to stabilise, de-risk and prepare the building for
this next phase of construction,” adds Davidson.
this opportunity to extend our thanks to our Enabling contractor – Taylor
& Fraser Ltd – for the highly professional and accommodating manner in which
they have worked with GSA to stabilise, de-risk and prepare the building for
this next phase of construction,” adds Davidson.
Brian McQuade, managing
director, Kier Construction Scotland said: “The
Glasgow School of Art is an internationally recognised building and it’s a huge
honour to be working on restoring such a culturally significant project.”
director, Kier Construction Scotland said: “The
Glasgow School of Art is an internationally recognised building and it’s a huge
honour to be working on restoring such a culturally significant project.”
“Kier has extensive experience on working on iconic buildings including
the Royal Opera House and the recently announced Edinburgh College of Art and
our appointment is testament to the dedication and talent of the team.”
the Royal Opera House and the recently announced Edinburgh College of Art and
our appointment is testament to the dedication and talent of the team.”
“We are committed to working closely with the local supply chain,
specialist conservators, local artists, students from the GSA and other
industry training and employment groups to create valuable training, apprenticeship
and employment opportunities throughout this restoration. We hope to also be
able to attract a diverse range of new talent to the industry through our work
on this historic and much loved building.”
specialist conservators, local artists, students from the GSA and other
industry training and employment groups to create valuable training, apprenticeship
and employment opportunities throughout this restoration. We hope to also be
able to attract a diverse range of new talent to the industry through our work
on this historic and much loved building.”
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Further information:
Lesley Booth
0779 941 4474
press@gsa.ac.uk
@GSofAMedia
Notes for Editors
- Kier
will come on site at the GSA in the first week of July and the main contractor
work is expected to be completed by the end of February 2019.
- The
design team for the restoration is being led by Page Park Architects
- The
community benefits that the GSA wish to see delivered through the contract will
focus on this area of traditional skills and crafts in addition to more
mainstream construction apprenticeships. We will also ensure engagement with
the local community and businesses. The GSA is committed to expanding the
obligatory aspect of public sector construction with real enthusiasm and
creativity as befits the School of Art.
- The
Mackintosh Building will return as the heart of an expanded Garnethill campus
and will return to its original academic configuration as home for all first
year students.