A Holytown development has received an award dubbed the “Oscars of the housebuilding industry”.

Andrew Buchanan and Robert Hamilton, who are based at the site, were given the Pride in the Job Quality Award from the National House Building Council setting them apart as two of the very best in the country.

They were also joined by Stephanie Callaghan, MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill, at the Torrance Park site near Motherwell as she learned about the work that Barratt Developments were doing in her constituency.

Glasgow Times: Robert Hamilton, Site Manager at Torrance Park, Barratt Homes and Andrew Buchanan, Site Manager at Torrance Park, David Wilson Homes both Pride in the Job Quality Award winners.Robert Hamilton, Site Manager at Torrance Park, Barratt Homes and Andrew Buchanan, Site Manager at Torrance Park, David Wilson Homes both Pride in the Job Quality Award winners. (Image: Barrett Developments)

The MSP said: “I was delighted to visit the Barratt Homes housing development at Torrance Park in Holytown, to congratulate Pride in the Job award-winning site managers Robert and Andrew.

“It was clear to see the link between high local demand for these wonderful homes, and the sense of pride every worker takes in doing a great job at every stage of the build.

"I heard how Barratt prides itself on growing a talented local workforce and promoting from within, creating workers who are naturally invested in their communities and delivering fantastic homes for people to enjoy.”

Glasgow Times: David Scott, Managing Director of Barratt Developments West Scotland, Robert Hamilton, Site Manager at Torrance Park, Barratt Homes and Andrew Buchanan, Site Manager at Torrance Park, David Wilson Homes giving Stephanie Callaghan, MSP a tour of Torrance Park development. David Scott, Managing Director of Barratt Developments West Scotland, Robert Hamilton, Site Manager at Torrance Park, Barratt Homes and Andrew Buchanan, Site Manager at Torrance Park, David Wilson Homes giving Stephanie Callaghan, MSP a tour of Torrance Park development. (Image: Barret Development)

David Scott, managing director of Barratt Developments West Scotland, added: “We were thrilled to welcome Stephanie Callaghan MSP to Torrance Park and to demonstrate the quality which we are building across all tenures in her constituency.

“The Pride in the Job awards acknowledge the work we’re doing to showcase our commitment in building the highest standard of homes in Motherwell and across Scotland."