Ogilvie Construction

Ogilvie Construction is a privately owned construction company based in Stirling, Scotland. The firm was established in 1946 and operates as the founding company of the broader Ogilvie Group. The Ogilvie Group, which began its operations in 1953, has diversified over more than six decades into various sectors including Vehicle Contract Hire, Daily Rental, IT, Surveying, and House Building. Ogilvie Construction maintains a focus on making a positive impact on the construction landscape of modern Scotland. The company is family-owned, with its leadership spanning three generations of the Ogilvie family, reflecting traditional values while adapting its business model over time.

The company delivers building projects across both public and private sectors, functioning as a multi-skilled organisation that offers design and delivery services to a diverse client base. Ogilvie Construction's expertise spans a range of key industry sectors, including Community, Education, Health, Hotels, Industrial, Residential, Retail & Offices, Sport & Leisure, Student Accommodation, and Social Housing. The firm's approach involves working in partnership with clients to understand their key drivers, aiming to build projects that meet and exceed requirements. The company provides a comprehensive service through various procurement methods, including Design and Build, Two-stage, Framework Partnering, and traditional contracts.

Within its diverse portfolio, Ogilvie Construction has developed significant expertise in the student accommodation sector. The company has completed numerous student accommodation facilities across Scotland, demonstrating a commitment to this area. As of the completion of the Haymarket Yards project, the firm had delivered its fourteenth student accommodation facility in recent years. The company has constructed over 3,000 student accommodation rooms across Scotland within a five-year period, completing 11 developments. Notable projects include the 156-studio Haymarket Yards in Edinburgh, a 607-bedroom student residence in Yorkhill, Glasgow, and a 315-room facility at New City Road in Glasgow. Other projects include a 207-bed facility at Forthside in Stirling and 55 student studios at Greenmarket, Dundee.

Ogilvie Construction is committed to supporting the communities in which it operates. The firm actively promotes local employment and has a track record in training operatives and tradesmen through apprenticeship and re-training programmes. The company offers full apprenticeships in trades such as Joinery, Plumbing and H&V, Bricklaying, Groundworks, and Mastic Sealant. Ogilvie Construction aims to reduce the impact of its operations on local communities while making positive contributions, which includes fostering local involvement, using local labour and materials, and engaging with the community. The company also addresses social, economic, and environmental responsibilities, working with partners to deliver Net Zero homes that incorporate low U-value components and renewable heat technology.

The company maintains a focus on delivering quality construction projects in a professional and sustainable manner. This commitment is supported by its accreditations, which include ISO 9001 for Quality Management, ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, and ISO 45001 for Health and Safety Management. Ogilvie Construction's in-house resources and diverse skilled teams contribute knowledge and expertise throughout the lifecycle of a project, aiming to provide certainty of outcome for clients. The firm's long-standing presence in the industry, spanning over 60 years, reflects its ability to adapt and maintain its reputation for trust, quality, and delivery.