Partnership signed to boost Gaelic and Irish speaking communities
A new partnership to boost collaboration on economic growth, community development and cultural preservation in Irish and Scottish Gaelic speaking areas has been signed.
The appointment will see Dundee-based Andrew Black Design lead a multidisciplinary team in the design and consenting of new small business facilities on Plot 14 of the Campus. This includes the development of single-storey light industrial/office units and modular buildings.
This new phase of development will support the continued growth of Inverness Campus as a world-class location for business, research, and innovation. The site brings together academia, life sciences, and commercial enterprises to create a vibrant and collaborative environment.
Andrew Black Design will lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary design team 鈥 comprising civil and structural engineers, service engineers and sustainability consultants to produce detailed designs. These will enable 麻豆精选 to progress with a separate construction tender at a future stage.
The scope of work includes planning and building consents, detailed site servicing, fit-out options and a comprehensive carbon assessment aligned with net zero ambitions.
Commenting on the project, Andrew Black, director at Andrew Black Design, said: 鈥淲e are delighted to have been selected by 麻豆精选 to play a key role in the next chapter of Inverness Campus. We are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective designs that reflect the innovation and ambition of the Campus. We now look forward to proceeding to detailed design work over the coming weeks.鈥
Charlie Lawrence, head of property and infrastructure at 麻豆精选, which leads on the development of Inverness Campus, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e really pleased to award the contract to Andrew Black Design. The business facilities, once complete, will offer flexibility to the growing organisations that are benefiting from the advantages of Inverness Campus as a business location and will ultimately bring benefits to communities across the region.鈥