New University Hospital Monklands

In collaboration with SP Energy Networks and Painhas, our team at the New University Hospital Monklands Project recently welcomed 11 students who are currently completing their level 6 FA Civil Engineering. These students were the first-ever group from schools across North Lanarkshire Council to be taken onto the site of the new Monklands Replacement Hospital. They were welcomed by Irene Gibb, Senior Community Benefits & Social Value Lead, and Craig Bryson, Senior Structures Project Engineer. The site visit was an integral part of their learning process, providing them with real-world exposure to the civil engineering required during enabling works and from the foundation stage onwards.

The shortlists for The Planning Awards 2025 have been announced – and the Keppie Team are delighted to share that we’ve been shortlisted for 5 awards across two projects! Our New University Hospital Monklands project has been nominated for both ‘Planning Permission of the Year’ and ‘Award for Infrastructure Planning’, and our One Cowcaddens project has been nominated for ‘Award for Design Excellence’, ‘Award for Best Housing Scheme (500 Homes of more)’ and ‘Award for Planning to Address Climate Change’. Chris Mitchell Associate Director and Planning lead, has led the planning input on both projects since their inception, and said: “Both the New University Monklands Hospital and One Cowcaddens have been a massive part of our collective working lives in recent years, and they have been a genuine pleasure to lead. While both projects lie within different sectors and different cities, they share a huge amount in common, both being transformational projects with design excellence and climate change at their core, and both offering the opportunity for long-lasting benefits beyond the physical extents of the site itself. What they also share was an excellent working relationship with an engaged local authority throughout the whole planning process, so our thanks go to North Lanarkshire Council and Glasgow City Council in this regard. We’ll be keeping our fingers crossed!” The full shortlist can be viewed at https://lnkd.in/eruYu8JH NHS Lanarkshire Davidson Kempner Capital Management Global Mutual #shortlisted #awards #ukplanning #townplanning #planningawards2025 #planningpermission #sustainableplanning #housinginnovation

We are looking forward to meeting those companies that have registered for our Meet the Buyer event on Thursday 6 March for the Monklands Replacement Project. The event which is taking place at Hamilton Academical Football Club, New Douglas Park will open its doors at 9.30am. The event will run from 10.30am to 1.30pm, providing a crucial opportunity for local businesses to engage with the new hospital build. Attendees can explore collaboration opportunities on mechanical and electrical packages, enabling contribution to a modern, sustainable hospital that will benefit the local community for decades. This project promises considerable advantages for healthcare, the economy, and the community across Lanarkshire and Scotland. Missed registration but interested in attending? Please contact igibb@laingorourke.com to be added to our reserve list. #MeetTheBuyerEvent #Monklands #MRP

🎉 A Huge Thank You! 🎉 We had an incredible time hosting our Enterprise Day with Company Programme students at Strathclyde Inspire & Strathclyde Students' Union! 🚀💡   A special shoutout to the many fantastic volunteers who gave their time, insights, and expertise to support and inspire our students. Your guidance and networking support made a real impact! 🙌   💼 Thank you to: ⭐ David White – Bars.Grips.Rings, our fantastic Guest Speaker! ⭐ Connor Glynn – Lupo Plaza, for your closing remarks! ⭐ Phil Duffield – Scottish Power ⭐ Megan M. – itison ⭐ Dee McGloin – Freelance ⭐ Lesley Ballantyne-Fell & Irene Gibb – Laing O'Rourke ⭐ Claire Love, Paul Crawley & Karen M. – RSA Insurance ⭐ Lyndseymarie Madden, Zoe C., Paul Coyle, Charlotte Campbell & Peter Karikas – Dell Technologies ⭐ Christine Penman CMgr FCMI - The One Percent ⭐ Neil Macleod - EveryStage   👏 Your generosity and expertise help shape the next generation of entrepreneurs! Thank you also goes out to the Strathclyde Student Reps, especially Natasha Chitambo and Abdul Eneser for coordinating! #YEScotland #EnterpriseDay #CompanyProgramme #FutureLeaders #StrathclydeInspire #EnterpriseForAll Thomas Devaney Eloise McNeaney Emma Soanes Julie D. Megan Trainer Kirsty Pugh