Maxi awarded contract to refurbish Northern Lighthouse Board’s HQ

MAXI Construction has revealed it has landed a £1.9 million contract to refurbish Northern Lighthouse Board’s (NLB) HQ in George Street, Edinburgh.Procured via the Crown Commercial Service Construction Work & Associated Services framework, the project includes general layout alterations, structural alterations, decoration and mechanical and electrical installations, as well as alterations to the operational five-storey A-listed building.84 George Street has been the HQ of the Northern Lighthouse Board since 1832. From this building the Stevenson family of engineers led the world in the advancement of lighthouse technology.That tradition continues today with the NLB team caring for lighthouses, buoys, beacons and radio aids to help protect mariners in Scottish and Isle of Man waters.John Aitchison, Maxi Construction’s MD, said, “We’re looking forward to working with Northern Lighthouse Board and the project team to deliver a comprehensive refurbishment to this city centre property, making the building more energy efficient for the future.”Mike Bullock, chief executive of the Northern Lighthouse Board, added, “We are taking the opportunity of the building having its ageing electrical systems replaced, to make it greener, with better office and welfare facilities, which will provide working conditions fit for the 21st Century. This will allow us to continue with what we do best – keeping people and the environment safe from harm.”The project team includes Ryden, Etive Consulting Engineers, and Troup Bywaters and Anders Engineering Partnership.