Training manager Stephen Rodgers and CSR manager Ross Hammell McTaggart Construction has become the first and only homebuilder in Scotland to have been awarded Gold level membership of The 5% Club in recognition of its investment in developing new talent and providing training opportunities for young people. The presentation was made at a celebration event […]
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Special Recognition at the Homes for Scotland 2024 Awards
We are delighted to share the news that managing director, Janice Russell was recognised for outstanding leadership in home building at this year’s Homes for Scotland Awards. The event was attended by more than 900 people from across the industry, and was held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Friday, the 17th May 2024. […]
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Scottish Home Awards 2024 Finalists – McTaggart Construction
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists in the Scottish Home Awards 2024 in an amazing six categories, as follows: Housebuilder of the Year (more than 100 units) Community Contribution Award Excellence in Sustainability Excellence in Customer Service Age Exclusive Development of the Year – Dalmarnock Riverside 3c – McTaggart […]
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North Lanarkshire’s Employer Charter – Gold Accreditation
McTaggart Construction has earned a gold accreditation for meeting North Lanarkshire’s employer charter – and was one three companies to receive recognition for “high standards of excellence”. The panel were delighted to confirm that McTaggart Construction has been awarded the Gold Award, satisfying all of the principles within all 4 pillars; Fair Pay, Employ North Lanarkshire, Buy […]
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Finalists in Homes for Scotland Awards 2024
We are delighted to announce that McTaggart Construction has been shortlisted in this year’s Homes for Scotland awards. Following deliberation by the HFS awards judging panel, we are delighted to advise that we have been selected for the 2024 shortlist in the following category: Development of the Year – Medium: Harbourside, Irvine (with North Ayrshire […]
The 5% Club
McTaggart Construction are delighted to now be members of the 5% Club. THE 5% CLUB CHARTER As a company operating in the UK, we are committed to this country’s growth agenda. Against this backdrop we are aware of the chronic skills shortage and youth unemployment that the UK faces and acknowledge the importance of developing […]
New West Lothian eco training centre will help Scotland reach net zero targets
Scotland’s first eco construction training centre is teaching students key skills to deliver net zero targets. The newly opened state-of-the-art facility at West Lothian College supports sustainable construction and energy efficiencies. It was constructed by award-winning McTaggart Construction and will provide training for 500 young people in its first year. The Ecohouse has two buildings. […]
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Highly Commended at The Herald Property Awards
McTaggart Construction and Link Group have been Highly Commended for their Bunston Grove, Inverclyde development at the recent Herald Property Awards – for Affordable Housing Development of the Year Congratulations to everyone involved in the delivery of this project. Read the full article here: The Herald Property Awards for Scotland – Newsquest Scotland Events […]
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McTaggart Construction has been named Business of the Year in the prestigious Scottish Women’s Awards 2023
Managing director Janice Russell received the award for her and the family firm’s outstanding achievements. The Dalry-based business, which builds quality affordable homes, has doubled turnover to more than £90 million in just over five years. Mrs Russell took over the helm of McTaggart Construction earlier in the year following a management restructure. She said: […]
McTaggart Construction managing director appointed to the board of Homes for Scotland
We are pleased to announce that Janice Russell joins the board of Homes for Scotland, which supports all of its members in meeting Scotland’s housing sector needs. Read more in the recent article published in Scottish Housing News. https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/mctaggart-boss-janice-russell-joins-homes-for-scotland-board Mrs Russell, said: “Housing construction is facing many challenges as we try to keep pace with […]