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This £3.6 million development has created a total of 16 new energy efficient and adaptable modern homes for affordable rent.
Following consultation with tenants, residents, and local elected members to identify community needs and aspirations, our contractor McTaggart Construction pledged to deliver a number of Community Benefits.
| Targeted Recruitment & Training | Target | Completions | % Achieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Entrant | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| New Entrant - no relevant experience | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| New Start - Apprentice | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Targeted Skills & Training | Target | Completions | % Achieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Experience | 5 | 6 | 120% |
| Career Events | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Supply Chain Briefing | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Community Engagement | Target | Completions | % Achieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-financial Support for a Community Project | 1 | 2 | 200% |
Employment
McTaggart Construction recruited two new employees and one apprentice during this project.
- 1 full-time position through Paradigm Landscaping
- 1 full-time position through Advance Construction
- 1 Apprentice through Paradigm Landscaping
In addition to the new employees and apprentice, McTaggart also took on six work experience placements throughout the time they were on-site.
Career events
McTaggart Construction delivered five career events. Below is a list of schools and groups which benefited from them:
- May 2023 - McTaggart attended DYW conference.
- October 2023 - McTaggart attended the Step into Stem school event at New College Lanarkshire.
- October 2023 - McTaggart attended a targeted career event for young people with additional support needs hosted at St. Ambrose High School.
- November 2023 - McTaggart attended Our Lady's High School Careers Day. There were around 32 pupils in attendance at this event.
- November 2023 - McTaggart attended DYW Taskforce Event for school leavers and those not in a positive destination.
Supply Chain Briefing
In April 2024, Stephen Rogers, McTaggart Constructions Training Manager, attended Buchanan High School and provided advice and support to the pupils regarding SQA accreditation.
Non-financial support
- McTaggart delivered a session on Manual Handling on 31st March 2023 at Home Centre in Airdrie for 8 No Limits candidates.
- McTaggart provided Trust Housing Association with a Christmas Tree. This was planted at their Later Living/ Sheltered Housing scheme at Dunrobin Gardens, Airdrie.