A GLASGOW manufacturer has been given a £1 million contract for a state-of-the-art development.
Council-owned Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi) has created bespoke kitchens, bathroom furniture and wardrobes for a waterside development at Buchanan Wharf in the East End.
Half of their 250-strong workforce have a disability, including people with sight and hearing loss, wheelchair users, military veterans with PTSD and people with additional learning needs.
Contractor GRAHAM has chosen RSBi for their quality service, as well as their dedication to supporting their workforce with specially adapted equipment.
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Gary Holmes, Regional Managing Director for GRAHAM’s Building North region, said: “RSBi is an inspiring business which is consistently going over and above to create an inclusive and collaborative workforce.
“We were very impressed at the state-of-the art factory that has been adapted to ensure that all staff have the ability to perform with confidence, as well as enjoy a fulfilling career in the manufacturing industry.
"Its ethos of creating an inclusive workplace mirrors GRAHAM’s purpose of consistently delivering lasting impact.
“With a strong pipeline of BTR and other commercial opportunities across the central belt, we hope to collaborate with RSBi again in the future after it has proven to be a stellar choice in delivering high-quality products that will help to create one of the city’s most desirable residential locations.”
The Buchanan Wharf development features 324 new apartments which are to be completed in September 2022, and is being constructed on behalf of developer Drum Property Group.
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The one, two and three-bedroom apartments will also have a communal private dining space, a gym, a resident’s lounge and a games room.
Ben Kerr, Factory Manager at RSBi, said: “We are incredibly proud of the work our ambitious team consistently delivers, combining the most innovative technology with traditional trade skills to create high-quality products.
“RSBi provides employment for many people who might otherwise struggle to get work, and ensures they have an opportunity to contribute their skills to society, but we are so much more.
“It has been a privilege for us to use our skills to help deliver the iconic Buchanan Wharf scheme and we hope to continue our relationship with GRAHAM on other impactful projects across Scotland and beyond.”
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