Bancon’s construction division lands major projects

Gavin Currie - Bancon
Gavin Currie

Bancon Group has revealed it has secured new contracts totalling £20.5 million on several major projects across Scotland.

The construction division of the Aberdeenshire-based group has landed building work in both the public and private sector for the likes of Aberdeen City Council, GAMA Aviation and First Construction.

Bancon will build 80 affordable homes at Manor Walk for Aberdeen City Council, with construction due for completion in 2018.

Work has already started on the construction of a new hangar and reception centre for GAMA Aviation at Aberdeen Airport, expected to finish next April. Meanwhile, the development of a new restaurant area in the former E&M’s building on Aberdeen’s Union Street will will start soon on behalf of First Construction.

The building of a new car showroom for a private sector car dealer is also underway.

Gavin Currie, managing director of Bancon Construction Ltd. said, “These contracts, all competitively tendered, signal confidence in the local market but also in Bancon’s ability to deliver diverse and prestigious projects. We are achieving our aim of being recognised as a major force in construction with the capability and the capacity to take on a range of construction contracts.

“With our strengthened team and these wins under our belt, we are well on-track to meeting our growth plans for the next five years.”