Latest News.

University of Aberdeen: Matthew Hay Centre - College of Life Sciences and Medicine.

Date: 13th November 2007

We are delighted to be involved in the new £16.5m state of the art teaching centre for the 21st centaury which is being created at the Forester hill complex, Aberdeen. The project is a shared vision between University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian which is aimed to promote the outstanding work in healthcare, education and research. The project will be deliverd by Mansell, Aberdeen.

As part of a £1.1m order, Taylor and Fraser will install a range of mechanical services including (underfloor) heating, cooling, and air conditioning as designed by Consulting Engineers K. J. Tait.

The extensive facilities, over 5 floors, include an IT suite running the most up to date training applications and a range of innovative simulators, and a 220 seat lecture theatre space. There will be a green planted roof with terrace. The new facility is due to open in 2009.

University of Edinburgh: Main Library refurbishment.
Date: 6th July 2007

Taylor and Fraser have been appointed by Interserve Projects Limited to undertake the mechanical services installations, which have been designed by Consulting Engineers RSP Consulting Engineers LLP. The services include heating, ventilation, chilled beams, automatic controls (BMS) and commissioning. The mechanical services element is worth in excess of £2m. The project is due to be completed in Spring 2008.

The Library project is part of an extensive programme of work currently underway at the University of Edinburgh to meet the objectives of the 2005 to 2015 Estate Strategy. 

New Secure Accommodation at Montrose.

Date: 19th June 2007

Rossie Secure Accommodation at Montrose is undertaking a redevelopment of its facilities. Taylor and Fraser has been appointed by Henry Bros. Scotland to supply and install the mechanical services installation at a cost of approximately £1.5m. The main project comprises of a new secure / close support facility with associated administrative and plant facilities and includes a link to the existing school which is also being upgraded at this time.The services have been designed by Consulting Engineers Davie and McCulloch, Glasgow. The new facilities are due to open in 2008.

This project is one of a number of secure facilities that Taylor and Fraser has been closly involved with in recent years such as the Kibble in Paisley and Daldorch House in Ayrshire.

ISH Exhibition: Frankfurt : Germany.

Date: 16th March 2007

During March four delegates from Taylor and Fraser attended the world's leading trade fair, held bi-annually at Messe Frankfurt, to see first hand the latest technologies and equipment being introduced on the international stage. The exhibition, spanning 26 floor spaces, provided a fabulous insight  to building and energy technology / re-newable energies installation technology, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, among other interesting areas. Expect to see some of these new technologies and products featuring on our projects soon.

Taylor and Fraser to commence Theatre operations!
Date: 15th February 2007

Dumfries and Galloway Health Board have appointed Taylor and Fraser to undertake the refurbishment of operating theatres at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. The project, which is in excess of £2m, includes the complete upgrading of five operating theatres, whilst simultaneously replacing ventilation and chiller plant. A substantial amount of work is to be carried out whilst the operating theatres remain largely in operation. A pre fabricated plant room will be installed, to minimise disruption. The works has been designed by

Consulting Engineers, NIFES, Glasgow.

Chips in favour at new University Campus!
Date: 13th February 2007

Taylor and Fraser is playing its role in the new construction of the new Queen Margaret University Campus, at a reported build cost of £45m, to carry out the new boiler fit out works, etc. This includes a new biomass wood chip fired boiler rated at 1800 kw and two gas boilers rated at 2400 kw each together with associated pipe work, controls, pumps, etc. The works have been designed by Consulting Engineers K J Tait and associates, Edinburgh.

Visionary new development for Sabhal Mor Ostaig in Skye.
Date: 12th February 2007

Sabhal Mor Ostaig, the National Gaelic Centre situated on the Isle of Skye is set for £7.1m development, with Taylor and Fraser performing both mechanical and electrical installations at around £1m. The centre, currently under construction by UBC Group, will provide for the development of a critical mass of activity in the Gaelic Arts, Culture, and Heritage and will act as an "incubator" for new businesses. Consulting Engineers DSSR, Glasgow, has produced the outline design brief. Taylor and Fraser has designed the mechanical and electrical services elements in conjunction with their Consulting Engineers Davie & McCulloch, Glasgow.