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20/12/2022

Maxi Construction Awarded £1.6m School Contract

Maxi Construction has been awarded a £1.6m contract from Stirling Council for the extension of Borestone Primary School in Stirling.

The new single storey extension will provide 2 classrooms and multi-use space. Refurbishment work will also be carried out to some areas of the existing school building.

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John Aitchison, Maxi Construction's Managing Director, said: "The award of this contract enables us to build on our existing relationship with Stirling Council for the delivery of new and upgraded education facilities."

The project team includes Principal Designer Gardiner & Theobald, Architect Norr, Quantity Surveyor Robinson Low Francis, Civil & Structural Engineer WSP and Services Engineer Hoare Lea.

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