{"id":3783,"date":"2019-09-16T08:14:05","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T08:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sprengthomson.com\/?p=3783"},"modified":"2024-04-12T10:27:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T10:27:45","slug":"the-halo-appoints-morrison-construction-as-phase-1-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sprengthomson.com\/the-halo-appoints-morrison-construction-as-phase-1-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"The HALO appoints Morrison Construction as Phase 1 contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, today (Monday 16th September) announces Morrison Construction as its main contractor for Phase 1 of the HALO development in Kilmarnock \u2013 its Enterprise and Innovation Hub.<\/p>\n<p>After a comprehensive procurement process, Morrison Construction was awarded the multi-million pound contract which will see Scotland\u2019s leading contractor start work at the HALO site by the end of this month.<\/p>\n<p>The HALO\u2019s 45,635 sq. ft Enterprise and Innovation Hub with associated infrastructure works is expected to be completed by January 2021 with approximately 700 construction workers on site throughout construction.<\/p>\n<p>The HALO in Kilmarnock is a \u00a363m brownfield urban regeneration project on a 23-acre site, formerly the home of Johnnie Walker, the world\u2019s leading Scotch whisky. The HALO will provide a sustainable community approach to a low carbon mixed-use development providing jobs, economic growth, skills development, access to employment opportunities, clean energy and housing.<\/p>\n<p>The HALO\u2019s Enterprise and Innovation Hub will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A state-of-the-art building designed to maximise collaboration between entrepreneurs experimenting, creating and growing highly specialised digital and cyber businesses.<\/li>\n<li>Cutting-edge technology supported through a combination of dedicated sector-based suites that simulate the new working environment in areas such as health and social care.<\/li>\n<li>Facilities for virtual and augmented reality-based scenario training.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cLiving labs\u201d to enable the innovation and evaluation of digital technology and skills that are emerging across society.<\/li>\n<li>A knowledge-sharing environment where established businesses and business angels can support emerging entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n<li>A unique learning environment providing opportunities through accredited courses with a facility to show-case developing products and processes enabling people of all ages to expand their knowledge and practical skills for living and working in a digital world.<\/li>\n<li>An entrepreneurial ecosystem intended to encourage the development of new digital and cyber security products and services, responding, in particular, to the needs of the energy, health and space\/aerospace sectors.<\/li>\n<li>Office and workspace for established companies looking to drive innovation through their organisations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Drew Macklin, Project Director at the HALO Urban Regeneration Company,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>said:<\/strong>\u201cToday marks a huge milestone for the HALO as we announce Morrison Construction as the main construction contractor to deliver the Enterprise and Innovation Hub in Kilmarnock and start preparations for them to begin construction on-site by the end of September.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Enterprise and Innovation Hub will form part of the HALO\u2019s dynamic commercial, educational, cultural, leisure and lifestyle quarter where people can live, work, learn and play.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith a strong track record of delivering major projects on time and within budget I look forward to Morrison Construction starting work on our exciting project.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eddie Robertson, Managing Director at Morrison Construction, said: <\/strong>\u2018\u2018We are delighted to be appointed the main contractor to build the Enterprise and Innovation Hub, a development that will revitalise the town centre and support the wider Ayrshire economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2018We look forward to working with our new client, The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, to successfully deliver this project that will drive growth in Kilmarnock and the surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2018Our experienced project team will soon establish site and begin works. During construction, we will engage with all stakeholders and provide education and employment opportunities as part of our progressive social value programme.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The HALO Enterprise and Innovation Centre (HEIC) will be BREEAM Outstanding \u2013 \u00a0a world class sustainability assessment method for master planning projects \u2013 to offer a high-spec flexible workplace environment for start-up and growing businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, the HALO announced Scottish Power as its headline sponsor and this partnership will create a digital training and learning facility at the forefront of the \u201cFourth Industrial Revolution\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The HALO subsequently also partnered with Barclays to develop the entrepreneurship and employability skills of young people and adults across Scotland through the bank\u2019s LifeSkills programme.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sprengthomson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Spreng-Thomson-The-HALO-appoints-Morrison-Construction-as-Phase-1-contractor.pdf\">Download the full press release here.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, today (Monday 16th September) announces Morrison Construction as its main contractor for Phase 1 of the HALO development in Kilmarnock \u2013 its Enterprise and Innovation Hub. 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