Ashleigh approached Ae Primary School and organised Ayrshire Construction Safety Group to have a chat and presentation to the young kids, highlighting the dangers on playing on construction sites.

The school was asked if they required any sponsorship for fun day or gala events, but water bottles and painting aprons were the preferred choice.

The kids have recently visited one of Ashleigh's construction sites, where they were correctly dressed in hard hats and high visibility vests - of the appropriate size, of course!

Gary Hines, Ashleigh’s Site Manager at the Persimmon Homes Development at March Fields in Dumfries has won the inaugural Regional and National Award in the NHBC’s Health and Safety Awards.

Ashleigh has added to its well-deserved reputation for the highest standards of excellence with an outstanding performance in the first NHBC Health and Safety Awards.

In particular Ashleigh is the only Scottish company to have received the Silver Award, which is only conferred on companies who have undergone a thorough audit of their health and safety procedures and clearly demonstrated that they meet the required levels of competence.

Ashleigh’s Managing Director Alex Steel is understandably delighted with the Awards.  ‘It is particularly pleasing to receive further recognition’ he said.  ‘We have a total commitment to Raising Standards in everything we do and it is very satisfactory when prestigious organisations such as the NHBC recognise the standards we achieve.’

Ashleigh has recently become a member of the British Safety Council (1st May 2010) as part of the strategy for continual improvement in Health, Safety & Environmental performance.

This membership will give all employees the opportunity to gain a BSC Level 1 Certificate in Health & Safety (a nationally recognised qualification).

Ashleigh has recently became a Member of the Scottish Housebuilders Forum (SHB)

The forum succesfully brings together the Scottish house building industry and the HSE  to create a pro-active organisation that is changing the way we work in the industry today and for the future.

The Forum meets quarterly with a series of presentations covering hot topices identified by the HSE, allowing feedback  & consultation from and with other members, with the goal of improving all aspects of Health & Safety within the Construction Industry.

SHB is supported by Homes for Scotland and the HSE.

Ashleigh Construction, one of Scotland’s most progressive construction companies, has won a 2010 Considerate Constructors National Award.

Ashleigh, and Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association, have worked together on the regeneration of housing at Linwood, Renfrewshire. 

Achieving the highest standards of consideration, care for the environment, cleanliness and a safer, accountable, responsible outlook.  This approach has now been recognised by a prestigious National Award.

Ashleigh starts on site for new Kilmarnock Office Development

Kilmarnock's regeneration has received a boost with work now taking place on site to create a new office development at 21 West Langlands Street.

The development of a new 2 storey modern office development, worth £900K, will bring new life onto a brownfield site on a key route into the town centre.

The site, which is located close to the Railway Station and in easy walking distance of the town centre, will provide an office base for the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration. It is understood that the development will initially accommodate up to 30 jobs.

Ashleigh were appointed, after a competitive tendering process, to work with Dumfries & Galloway Council on the Cargenbridge, Lincluden and Troqueer Schools, with a combined value of £16.1m.

Site Report - Education, published in Project Scotland September 2009

Ashleigh Bucks The Trend

Construction firm Ashleigh (Scotland) Ltd has appointed 9 young apprentices from Ayrshire following a project win.

The apprentices, who started work earlier this month, have been appointed in a variety of disciplines to assist with phase one of the Vineburgh Regeneration Project in Ayrshire.

Ashleigh, a member of the Scottish Building Federation, was appointed to work with Cunninghame Housing Association on the regeneration of Vineburgh in Irvine, Ayrshire. Phase one will consist of 82 houses of which the apprentices will help build.

The opportunity was offered to 9 young people from Ayrshire aged between 16 and 19. They will be trained in a variety of disciplines including joinery, bricklaying, painting and plumbing over the course of the four year apprenticeship.

Harbour Road, The Maidens, Turnberry

Contractor Health & Safety Assessment

Vineburgh Regeneration commences

Accreditation Certificate from NHBC

ISO 18001 Health and Safety

GAS SAFE registered

The Solway Sharks have just won the Northern League title

Turf cutting event at Stenhousemuir

SkillBuild Competition 2009

David Wilson, a 2nd year apprentice joiner at Dumfries, has been chosen to represent Dumfries and Galloway College at the forthcoming SkillBuild Competition at South Lanarkshire College on 27th May 2009.

Vineburgh masterplan

As part of a redevelopment by Cunninghame Housing Association, the Vineburgh Regeneration Project is a 6 year masterplan, guiding redevelopment and tackling the high level of deprivation and low demand in the area.

Community and stakeholder consultation played a key role in deciding the Masterplan's main themes, looking at related issues such as social and economic issues, the timescale of the project, phasing of demolition and construction, and where residents are decanted to. A key part of this process is engaging with the community and finding out what their aspirations are.

Ashleigh (Scotland) Ltd. have committed to an SVQ project qualification aimed at Project and Contract Managers.

This allows our management to embark on training to level 3 or 4, which has the added benefit (as well as CSCS cards) of gaining membership of professional bodies, such as CIOB. This allows access to useful resources and information sources, and gives professional recognition to our staff.

Training is a key aspect for Ashleigh to achieve quality. Each Project Manager is sufficiently trained, and must possess the necessary knowledge and experience before being appointed to a specific development. Working alongside JB Management every Project Manager is trained to either level 3 or 4 standard in Construction Site Supervision.

Dumfries Dental Centre, NHS Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries Dental Centre has been awarded NHS Scotland Environment, Estate and Facilities Annual Design Award 2007 - The Paul Taylor Award 'BEST ENTRY' 2007 to all three categories of the award.

The Saltire Society

Glasgow Institute of Architects Awards

Ashleigh got some recognition at the recent GIA awards!

We have been awarded a 'Design Commendation' for the development on Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, for Loretto Housing Association.

Kids from Doonfoot Primary 6/7 recently visited Elphinstone's new development at Cunning Park, Ayr.

The school are now basing several school projects around the 'design your dream home' idea. From the 25 kids who visited the site, there is now a total of 80 entering the competition. And with a First Prize of a Family Day out to Xscape in Glasgow, the competition is going to be fierce!

All entries judged by David A Smith, Ashleigh's Commercial Director and Alison Kilgour from Elphinstone.

The Junior League at Pro Soccer Ayr is continuing to grow, with its second league season now under way.

Ashleigh Construction have backed the league from the centre's opening last October.

"We are pleased to be building a partnership with Pro-Soccer Ayr, where the aim is to provide the youths in the area the opportunity to play competitive football at an affordable priced and at a top class facility." says David Smith, Commercial Director.

Ayrshire Post 12 /09/08

The Solway Sharks are sincerely grateful for the sponsorship and support from Ashleigh Construction. Without support from the local business community we would not be able to field a team that can be competitive in this league.

Our head coach, Martin Grubb has included two Czech imports this year to bolster his squad and to date the team remains unbeaten having played most of the top teams. We look forward to seeing Ashleigh Construction staff at our games and hopefully turn them into regular fans of the fastest and most exciting team game in the world.

Michael Colvin receives his award for finishing his 2nd year in Carpentry and Joinery from North Glasgow College.

Caledonian under 13 girls have received a new kit from Dick Robison, construction director for Ashleigh Construction.

Ayrshire Post, June 2008

Ashleigh have been keen participators in the Contractor Skills Certification Scheme which involves all management, staff and employees, and have now achieved the highest possible award in the industry – the Gold Card – which is only awarded when more than 75% of staff have achieved accreditation.

The award is yet another achievement for a hard working organised and successful Ayrshire based company.

Ashleigh have been keen participators in the Contractor Skills Certification Scheme which involves all management, staff and employees, and have now achieved the highest possible award in the industry – the Gold Card – which is only awarded when more than 75% of staff have achieved accreditation.

The award is yet another achievement for a hard working organised and successful Ayrshire based company.