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{{Short description|Scottish construction company}}
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| company_name = Barr Construction
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| company_type = [[Private company|Private]]
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| name = Barr Construction
| logo = Barr Construction logo.png
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| type = [[Private company|Private]]
| foundation = Late nineteenth century
| foundation = Late nineteenth century
| location = [[Paisley]], Scotland
| location = [[Paisley, Renfrewshire|Paisley]], Scotland, UK
| key_people = Barclay Chalmers, ([[Managing director|MD]])
| key_people = Bill Barr, ([[Chairman]])
| industry = [[Construction]]
| industry = [[Construction]]
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| homepage = [http://www.barr-construction.co.uk/ www.barr-construction.co.uk]
| homepage = [https://web.archive.org/web/20130724104821/http://www.barr-construction.co.uk/ www.barr-construction.co.uk] (Archive)
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| slogan = Challenge, Perform, Care
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'''Barr Construction''' is a major Scottish contracting organisation operating throughout the [[United Kingdom]].
'''Barr Construction''' was a major Scottish contracting organisation operating throughout the United Kingdom.


== History ==
== History ==
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The company started in the late 19th century as a [[joiner]]y firm known as '''W & J Barr & Sons''' and gradually expanded into civil engineering projects. As Barr began to grow its operations out of its native [[Ayrshire]] and into larger [[civil engineering]] developments, it decided to incorporate in 1976.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/SC060291|title=Barr Limited|publisher=Companies House|accessdate=6 December 2018}}</ref>


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The company's stadia work included new facilities for [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]], [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]], [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]], and [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] football clubs as well as projects for lower league and rugby clubs. Clubs which got into financial difficulty because of mounting debts to the company included [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrieonians]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/airdrieonians/1257878.stm |title=Fans out to brew up Barr bill |accessdate=16 January 2008 |work=[[BBC]] | date=3 April 2001}}</ref> and [[Raith Rovers]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Kenneth |last=Stephen |title=Raith plea to building supremo Barr |url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-60328711 |work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |date=5 October 1999 |accessdate=16 January 2008 }}</ref>
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The Company began life at the end of the nineteenth century as a [[joiner]]y firm known as ''W & J Barr & Sons'' and gradually expanded into civil engineering projects. The firm was incorporated in 1976 as Barr began to grow its operations out of its native [[Ayrshire]] and into larger [[civil engineering]] developments.


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In 2001 the company won the contract to upgrade the [[A830 road]] between [[Mallaig]] and [[Fort William, Scotland|Fort William]] in the Scottish highlands.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/1305325.stm |title=Upgrade for 'road to the isles' |accessdate=16 January 2008 |work=BBC | date=30 April 2001}}</ref> Barr were also involved in the renovation of [[Home Park]], the stadium home of [[Plymouth Argyle F.C.|Plymouth Argyle]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2017/12/18/go-ahead-for-50m-plymouth-argyle-project/|title=Go-ahead for £50m Plymouth Argyle project|publisher=Construction Enquirer|date=18 December 2017|accessdate=6 December 2018}}</ref>
Firmly established in the civil engineering sector at the start of the 1990s, Barr looked to broaden its skillbase by developing its portfolio in building projects. During the next decade, Barr developed its skills across a number of core sectors. These sectors included Retail, Leisure and Education. The current structure has evolved to reflect the organisation’s strengths in these sectors.


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In 2006 Barr built the first "eco-store" for [[Tesco]] at [[Wick, Highland|Wick]] in [[Scotland]], using the unorthodox method of ship transport to deliver building materials to the site in order to save on carbon emissions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/5298718.stm |title=Tesco in ship to store transfer |accessdate=16 January 2008 |work=BBC | date=30 August 2006}}</ref>
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The company is best known perhaps for its stadia work which includes new facilities for Southampton, Fulham, Celtic, and Rangers Football Clubs as well as projects for lower league and rugby clubs. The projects at [[Airdrieonians]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/airdrieonians/1257878.stm |title=Fans out to brew up Barr bill |accessdate=2008-01-16 |work=[[BBC]] | date=2001-04-03}}</ref> and [[Raith Rovers]]<ref>{{cite news |first=Kenneth |last=Stephen |title=Raith plea to building supremo Barr |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-60328711.html |work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]] |date=1999-10-05 |accessdate=2008-01-16 }}</ref> excited controversy when the resulting debts to Barr Construction threatened to bankrupt the clubs.


In 2007 the company was bought by [[McLaughlin & Harvey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12778506.Barr_bought_by_Northern_Irish_firm/|title=Barr bought by Northern Irish firm|date=26 May 2007|publisher=Herald Scotland|accessdate=23 August 2016}}</ref>
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In 2001 the company won the contract to upgrade the [[A830 road]] between [[Mallaig]] and [[Fort William, Scotland|Fort William]] in the Scottish highlands.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/1305325.stm |title=Upgrade for 'road to the isles' |accessdate=2008-01-16 |work=BBC | date=2001-04-30}}</ref>


For the 2012 London Olympic games, Barr won the contract to construct the [[Basketball Arena (London)|Olympic Park Basketball arena]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.builderandengineer.co.uk/news/london-2012/construction-starts-on-2012-basketball-arena-4586.html |title=Construction starts on 2012 Basketball Arena &#124; October 2009 |publisher=Builder & Engineer |accessdate=29 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212004739/http://www.builderandengineer.co.uk/news/london-2012/construction-starts-on-2012-basketball-arena-4586.html |archive-date=12 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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In 2006 Barr built the first "eco-store" for [[Tesco]] at [[Wick, Highland|Wick]] in [[Scotland]], using the unorthodox method of ship transport to deliver building materials to the site in order to save on carbon emissions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/5298718.stm |title=Tesco in ship to store transfer |accessdate=2008-01-16 |work=BBC | date=2006-08-30}}</ref>


In November 2014 McLaughlin & Harvey integrated Barr Construction into its business and Barr Construction ceased to exist as a separate business,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scotsman.com/business/companies/mclaughlin-set-to-ditch-barr-construction-brand-1-3619541|title=McLaughlin set to ditch Barr Construction brand|publisher=The Scotsman|date=29 November 2014|accessdate=23 August 2016}}</ref> although the Barr name continues to be used within the group for Barr Environmental.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wasteservicing.co.uk/waste-company/364649/barr-environmental-ltd|title=Barr Environmental|publisher=Waste Servicing|accessdate=23 December 2016}}</ref>
For the 2012 London Olympic games, Barr won the contact to construct the [[Basketball Arena (London)|Olympic Park Basketball arena]].

In 2012 Barr is due to start the course of building [[Aberdeen F.C.]]'s [[New Aberdeen Stadium|new 21,000 all seated stadium]] at Loirston Loch, in [[Nigg, Aberdeen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/business/company-news/barr-is-preferred-bidder-for-aberdeen-stadium.14781494|title=Barr is preferred bidder for Aberdeen stadium|date=18 August 2011|publisher=Herald Scotland|accessdate=11 March 2012}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{official|http://www.barr-construction.co.uk/}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130724104821/http://www.barr-construction.co.uk/ www.barr-construction.co.uk] (Archive)
* [http://www.barr.co.uk/ Group site]
* [http://www.barr.co.uk/ Barr Barr Environmental site]


{{Construction industry in the United Kingdom}}
{{Construction industry in the United Kingdom}}


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[[Category:Construction and civil engineering companies of Scotland]]
[[Category:Companies established in 1976]]
[[Category:Companies based in Paisley, Renfrewshire]]
[[Category:Construction and civil engineering companies of the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Construction and civil engineering companies established in 1976]]
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[[Category:British companies established in 1976]]
[[Category:British companies disestablished in 2014]]
[[Category:2014 disestablishments in Scotland]]



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Latest revision as of 12:47, 21 June 2024

Barr Construction
Company typePrivate
IndustryConstruction
FoundedLate nineteenth century
HeadquartersPaisley, Scotland, UK
Key people
Bill Barr, (Chairman)
Websitewww.barr-construction.co.uk (Archive)

Barr Construction was a major Scottish contracting organisation operating throughout the United Kingdom.

History

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The company started in the late 19th century as a joinery firm known as W & J Barr & Sons and gradually expanded into civil engineering projects. As Barr began to grow its operations out of its native Ayrshire and into larger civil engineering developments, it decided to incorporate in 1976.[1]

The company's stadia work included new facilities for Southampton, Fulham, Celtic, and Rangers football clubs as well as projects for lower league and rugby clubs. Clubs which got into financial difficulty because of mounting debts to the company included Airdrieonians[2] and Raith Rovers.[3]

In 2001 the company won the contract to upgrade the A830 road between Mallaig and Fort William in the Scottish highlands.[4] Barr were also involved in the renovation of Home Park, the stadium home of Plymouth Argyle.[5]

In 2006 Barr built the first "eco-store" for Tesco at Wick in Scotland, using the unorthodox method of ship transport to deliver building materials to the site in order to save on carbon emissions.[6]

In 2007 the company was bought by McLaughlin & Harvey.[7]

For the 2012 London Olympic games, Barr won the contract to construct the Olympic Park Basketball arena.[8]

In November 2014 McLaughlin & Harvey integrated Barr Construction into its business and Barr Construction ceased to exist as a separate business,[9] although the Barr name continues to be used within the group for Barr Environmental.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Barr Limited". Companies House. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Fans out to brew up Barr bill". BBC. 3 April 2001. Retrieved 16 January 2008.
  3. ^ Stephen, Kenneth (5 October 1999). "Raith plea to building supremo Barr". Daily Record. Retrieved 16 January 2008.
  4. ^ "Upgrade for 'road to the isles'". BBC. 30 April 2001. Retrieved 16 January 2008.
  5. ^ "Go-ahead for £50m Plymouth Argyle project". Construction Enquirer. 18 December 2017. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Tesco in ship to store transfer". BBC. 30 August 2006. Retrieved 16 January 2008.
  7. ^ "Barr bought by Northern Irish firm". Herald Scotland. 26 May 2007. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  8. ^ "Construction starts on 2012 Basketball Arena | October 2009". Builder & Engineer. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
  9. ^ "McLaughlin set to ditch Barr Construction brand". The Scotsman. 29 November 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  10. ^ "Barr Environmental". Waste Servicing. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
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