Thomson Gray Construction Consultants

TACC Kilt Walk raised over £100,000

Mike — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:50:09 +0000

It has just been confirmed that over £100,000 was raised for children in Scotland and beyond from the Tartan Army Childrens Charity Kilt Walk which took place on Sunday 18 April 2010.

Stuart Gray from Thomson Gray took part in the walk accompanied by a friend. The 26 mile walk started at Hampden Park and finished at the Loch Lomond National Trust HQ in Balloch. The walk started with a 2 mile march down to the Clyde accompanied by a piper and with a police escort whilst the remaining 24 miles followed the Sustrans pathways out to Loch Lomond.

Despite a lack of training Stuart was pleased to have completed the walk in 8 hours with no blisters (just extremely sore legs). It was however well worth it as he managed to raise £775 for the charity thanks to contributions from clients, colleagues, family and friends.

More details on the walk and work of the TACC can be found on their website (http://www.tartanarmychildrenscharity.org.uk/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=85:kiltwalk-2010&catid=49&Itemid=1030)

Radio Lollipop Red Tie Ball

Mike — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:44:26 +0000

Radio Lollipop Red Tie Ball

Thomson Gray are proud to announce that we will be one of the main sponsors of the forthcoming Radio Lollipop Red Tie Ball.

Radio Lollipop is an international charity providing services to hospitalised children and this year celebrates it’s 21st birthday with the Red Tie Ball. This is a great cause to support and are looking forward to attending what promises to be (if last year’s ball is anything to go by) an excellent event.

The event is being held on Friday 1st October at the Roxburgh Hotel in Edinburgh. Tickets are still available (at the time of writing) – please visit http://www.radiolollipop.org/expand.asp?NewsID=607&t=tblNews for more information.

Thomson Gray Featured in Building Magazine

Mike — Tue, 04 May 2010 10:23:08 +0000

Thomson Gray were recently included in a feature in Building Magazine highlighting “Ten to Watch” innovative small firms. Along with our recent award nomination, we are delighted to be rewarded for our endeavours to provide the highest level of customer care. As the article says, “the companies featured here can do marvellous things for your business.”

Click here to read the article at building.co.uk (You may be required to log-in to view the article.)

New Appointment – Iain McLean

Mike — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:22:56 +0000

Thomson Gray are delighted to confirm the appointment of Iain McLean as a Director.

Iain has previously held senior postitions with Storrier & Donaldson, Turner & Townsend and CBA so brings a wealth of experience to the practice.

Building Awards 2010

Mike — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:08:15 +0000

The Building Awards took place in Grosvenor House Hotel on Thursday 22 April. The directors of Thomson Gray attended en-masse in anticipation of scooping the award for UK Construction Consultant / Surveyor (fewer than 100 staff) of the year. Unfortunately, and dismissing the option for a Steward’s Enquiry, it was not to be – however we took much satisfaction from achieving a place in the final six shortlist, and providing Scotland’s only representation in the category.

Apart from raising the profile of the practice, and grabbing the attention of 1,300 industry professionals at the awards dinner, the exercise has been full of positives; to have the quality and commitment of Thomson Gray recognised in such exalted company has given the team a major boost, and to have been graciously commended by clients and fellow professionals in our quest for the award is immensely gratifying.

We are still a relatively new business, operating in one of the most difficult markets in decades, our acceptance by our peers as one of the top six QS / Surveying practices in the UK, has only improved our determination to continuously improve, provide even better value, and deliver specific solutions to particular challenges (Oh, and to put and even bigger ‘bung’ in the brown envelope next year!!)

Thomson Gray Rebranding

Mike — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:03:15 +0000

June 2010 will mark the 6th year of Thomson Gray, and we are delighted that over that period, the business has developed and grown, and currently has a staff complement of 20. We are immensely fortunate to have a client base which has supported and encouraged us from our inception, and professional colleagues throughout the industry who have also played a significant part in our progress. As we look to sustain and build on what has been achieved to date, we very much look forward to continuing on this exciting and fascinating journey. We are currently one of 6 shortlisted finalists for Building magazine’s UK Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year (fewer than 100 staff), and await the result on 22 April with eager anticipation.

After 6 years, we feel it is time to give our corporate image a makeover, and we have updated the ‘look’ of our business. This e-mail gives some idea of our new identity, and we hope that you like the changes we have made.

RON THOMSON & STUART GRAY

Thomson Gray make Building Awards 2010 Shortlist

Mike — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:23:53 +0000

We have been nominated in the category for Construction consultant/surveyor of the year (fewer than 100 staff)

Established by Building magazine, the Building Awards recognise the industry‘s top performers and encourages sustained performance and further development throughout the sector. The evening is acclaimed to be the business networking event of the year and presents a chance to rub shoulders with and applaud the best in the industry. The event continues to attract more than 1,500 senior industry figureheads. Award winners have benefitted from the most converted and prestigious accolade.

Click here to view the nominees

New hospital team bolstered by key appointment

Mike — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:35:50 +0000

NHS Lothian has appointed a key external adviser in another step forward for its £150m plus new children’s hospital. Cost consultants Thomson Gray will be helping NHS Lothian drive a hard bargain with construction partners on the new hospital, set to open in late 2012.

The Edinburgh company has been appointed as cost advisers to the NHS team planning the replacement for the current Victorian building. The new Royal Hospital for Sick Children will be located next to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France. You can read the rest of this article here

Thomson Gray move up League Tables

Mike — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:34:06 +0000

Top 250 contractors and housebuilders, ranked by everything from turnover to average pay and we have been moving up the league, download the document to find out where we are. We are also in the Top 100 Surveyors list at 85th. We also featured at 7th in Building Magazine’s “Top Quantity Surveyors for the period 1 November 2008 to 31 October 2009″.

Strategic Alliance Formed with Allan & Hanel

Mike — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:37:43 +0000

Glasgow-based QS Allan & Hanel and Edinburgh-based QS Thomson Gray Partnership have joined forces to form a strategic alliance designed to bring their extensive experience and expertise to a wider audience.

David Allan, director of Allan & Hanel, said: “Our teams complement each other perfectly and we see the alliance as an ideal way to offer a more comprehensive service to our clients.”

The practices are currently involved in over £400m worth of projects in the public, healthcare, education and industrial sectors.

Recent projects from both firms have included the Ratho Adventure Centre for City of Edinburgh Council, Midlothian Council’s major 1,000 house initiative, and a new £18m call centre in Glasgow for Norwich Union.

Ron Thomson, director of Thomson Gray, said: “The additional experience and resources available from the alliance offers both firms further breadth and it is a fantastic opportunity to bring these benefits to a wider range of clients, in existing and new sectors.”