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He is a finalist in the House Builder of the Year category (More than 100 units) as well as the Unique Age Development of the Year and Affordable Housing Development of the Year (Social Rent over 100 units) categories.
McTaggart Construction is also shortlisted in the Community Contribution, Excellence in Sustainability, and Excellence in Customer Service categories.
The company noted that it scooped Housing Regeneration Project of the Year and Large Affordable Housing Development of the Year at the Scottish Homes Awards last year as well as being crowned Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year at the Skills Development Scotland awards.
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Janice Russell, managing director of McTaggart Construction, said: “We are delighted to be nominated once again for so many awards. Building quality affordable homes changes lives for the better and we strive hard to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. The recognition for our developments and high standards is testament to our strong partnerships with our clients and customers.”
McTaggart Construction said: “The Dalmarnock Riverside project continues to revitalize the site of the award-winning former power station and McTaggart’s partnership with the Link Group has seen two projects on the site up for awards.
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“The development, just west of the Commonwealth Games village, is in the pipeline for Unique Age Development of the Year. The seniors amenity apartment block provides… 48 spacious retirement homes in a modern, high quality seven storey block. The residents’ winter garden on the fifth floor has floor-to-ceiling glass and an external terrace to make the most of the panoramic and extensive views across Glasgow.”
The housebuilder noted that phase three of the project was shortlisted for the Affordable Housing Development of the Year (Social Rent over 100 units) and that it “includes 129 visually appealing distinctive homes for social rent and mid-market”.
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McTaggart Construction added: “Decorative feature gables provide a distinctive view along Strathclyde Street as part of the Phase 3A development and in Phase 3B steel framed balconies are visually softened by timber louvres.”
Ross Hammell, McTaggart Construction’s corporate social responsibility manager, said: “I’m proud of our team and the fact that their commitment to sustainability and high standards of customer service has been recognized in these awards. Our continued success depends not only on the passion and professionalism of our workforce but on our engaging approach and listening partnerships with clients and communities. Together, we aim to make a positive difference.”
