Fife College Campus £90m Contract Awarded

A £90M CONTRACT for the design and construction of a new learning campus at Fife College in Dunfermline, Scotland has been awarded to Balfour Beatty.

The contract is for the construction of three interlinking buildings spanning over 20,000m², which will house state-of-the-art teaching facilities and learning spaces for students, staff and business clients.

As part of its commitment to leaving a lasting, positive legacy for the communities in which it operates, main contractor, Balfour Beatty has committed to 50% of its workforce being made up by local people.

Once complete, the campus will bring together around 4,500 school pupils and college students from Fife College, St Columba’s RC High School, and Woodmill High School.

Fife College Contract

Hector MacAulay, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty’s regional business in Scotland, said: “We are delighted to have been appointed to design and construct the new Fife College campus in Dunfermline, testament to our significant experience and expertise in delivering further education projects in Scotland.

“Throughout, we will remain steadfast in our commitment to positively impacting local communities and stimulating economic growth, providing numerous employment opportunities for local people as well as work experience placements for students.”

Main construction is scheduled to commence in late January 2023. At peak construction, Balfour Beatty will employ approximately 400 people including a number of apprenticeship and graduate positions.

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