Dive into a month filled with exciting project updates, industry awards, and community initiatives. From celebrating our successes to sharing valuable insights, we’ve got it all covered.
2024 ROCCO Award Winners
Last week, we had a fantastic time at the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce ROCCO Awards 2024! We’re thrilled to announce that Lochlie Construction Group won the Journey to Net Zero award, sponsored by Ren Zero at Renfrewshire Council. 🌍
A huge congratulations to The Malcolm Group for winning the Environmental Sustainability category, which we were proud to sponsor!
We celebrated the achievements of all the winners and finalists and had a wonderful night. Here’s to more success in the future! 🎉🏆
Douglas Aitken, Director at 2024 ROCCO Awards
Festive Open House
Following this month’s win at the Renfrewshire Chamber of CommerceROCCO Awards for our Journey Net Zero, we are excited to announce our FINAL open house of the year!
Join us as we welcome you through our doors on Wednesday, 11th December, between 9:30 am and 11:00 am for a guided tour of our award-winning, carbon-neutral headquarters. Join our director, Douglas Aitken for a chat as he shares the strategies behind our success, reflects on the triumphs and challenges we’ve faced, and shares invaluable advice for businesses embarking on their own carbon-neutral journey.
P.S. There will also be coffee and mince pies available!
Register your interest here: https://bit.ly/Festive-Open-House
Top Notch Client Feedback
We’re wrapping up November with a warm dose of appreciation! Recently, we received fantastic feedback from client SPT for our work at a vacant unit in Buchanan Bus Station.
Our in-house team delivered a sleigh-full of services, including downtakings, new partitions, fire exit doors, and Ames taping. We’re thrilled with the results and even more thrilled with SPT’s positive response!
✅ Satisfaction
✅ Quality
✅ Communication
✅ Environmental Performance
✅ Value for Money
Their Quote: “Good communication on what was a difficult project. Willingness to adapt and agree to changes where necessary and a good site team, which can make or break a project.”
Are you looking for a construction partner who delivers on their promises? We’d love to hear from you!
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A Fair Wage, A Brighter Future
This month we marked #LivingWageWeek2024 by proudly reaffirming our commitment to paying a fair living wage to all our employees. We’re honoured to be a Scottish business accredited as a Living Wage Foundation employer. 🤝
Our dedication to fair pay goes hand-in-hand with our commitment to being an Employer of Choice. We offer a range of benefits and support initiatives, including:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long Service Awards
- Extensive Learning and Development Opportunities
By investing in our employees, we’re not only building a stronger team but also contributing to a more equitable community.
Supporting Our Community
This month, Lochlie Construction Group has been proud to support several local groups and initiatives. Here’s a glimpse at some of the organisations and events we’ve partnered with:
Supporting the talented dancers at Jam Dance School in Linwood:
- They recently jetted off to the Big Apple 🍎, and we’re thrilled to have contributed £500 towards their new tracksuits. Keep up the great work, girls!
Sponsors of Hillhead Jordanhill RFC’s 1XV team
- The team embarked on their biggest trip of the year to take on Orkney 1XV in the Arnold Clark National League. Good luck to the team on Saturday! It’s great to see our existing partnerships with Arnold Clark, Armour Construction Consultants, and Ross & Liddell also reflected in the sponsorship line-up!
Jam Dance School in New York
Celebrating Scottish Careers Week 2024
This November, we were proud to participate in Scottish Careers Week 2024. We shared inspiring stories from our team members, highlighted the diverse career opportunities within the construction industry, and emphasised the importance of investing in training and development.
Key Highlights:
- A Leader’s Perspective: Our Managing Director, Douglas Aitken shared insights into his career journey and the importance of fostering talent within the construction industry.
Douglas Aitken on Scottish Careers Week
- Women in Construction: We celebrated the achievements of Elizabeth MacDonald, our Finance Manager, who has broken down barriers and excelled in her role.
Elizabeth McDonald on Scottish Careers Week
- From Apprentice to Joiner: Jason’s story showcased the opportunities for career growth and development at Lochlie Construction.
Jason Uppington on Scottish Careers Week
- Inspiring Future Generations, Claire McBlain our Business Development Manager, returned to her alma mater, St Andrew’s Academy, to share her experiences and encourage young people to consider a career in construction.
Claire McBlain at St Andrew’s Academy
By participating in Scottish Careers Week, we aim to inspire the next generation of construction professionals and contribute to the growth of our industry.
Thanks for reading! You’re up to date with the latest from us!! Keep an eye on our socials for exciting project updates throughout December!
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