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Morris & Spottiswood wins University of Edinburgh fit-out deal
Fit-out firm Morris & Spottiswood has secured a contract to transform student accommodation at the University of Edinburgh.Work has already started at the Kincaid Court campus which is the University’s largest self-catered residence containing more than 250 bedrooms.Morris & Spottiswood operations manager, Ronnie Forrest, said the £3 million contract will be carried out between June and December 2017 and includes major renovation work to bedrooms, kitchens and showers.Morris & Spottiswood operates nationwide employing a total of 390 people, following an 8pc rise in staff numbers in 2016.It has four separate service divisions – fit-out, housing, M&E and maintenance.Mr Forrest said the latest high-level education sector contract adds to a portfolio of work spanning across retail, financial, housing, leisure, health and commercial sectors.
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