£42m contract brings manufacturing hub a step closer
The new flagship manufacturing facility planned to be built in Paisley moved a step closer to becoming reality after a £42 million contract for its construction was signed.
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland awarded the opportunity to build the new centre at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland to Morrison Construction.
At around 1.5 times the size of Hampden football pitch, the striking facility, which is being developed within Netherton Campus, is set to be the linchpin for the future of manufacturing in Scotland.
Renfrewshire Council leader Iain Nicolson welcomed the news and believes the new centre will become a proud asset for the area.
He said: “It is excellent news to see the appointment of the construction contract for the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, delivering a highquality, sustainable facility for manufacturers of all shapes and sizes, together with their employees, to access its expertise, innovate and develop their skills and knowledge.
“Manufacturing is a significant sector in Renfrewshire and I am proud that through development of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland and the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland, Renfrewshire is at the centre of Scotland’s manufacturing future, which will play an integral role in the local and national economic recovery.”
The process saw the Scottish construction firm prove to be the most economically advantageous in terms of both cost and quality.
As part of the contract, Morrison Construction is committed to achieving the design team’s aspirations of the building being awarded BREEAM ‘outstanding’ for sustainability – the highestaccolade for sustainability in the UK construction industry.
To help achieve this, the team will be using innovative technologies, and embracing the circular economy by using materials that have been, or can be, remanufactured and reused.