Livingston based contractor Maxi Construction has secured a place on The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) Minor Works Framework.

Appointed to the Low Value (£50k-£500k) and Medium Value (£500k-£1.5m) Lots for various health board areas throughout central and southern Scotland the 4-year framework for new build and refurbishment projects is also available for use by other public sector bodies and charities.

Maxi Construction’s MD, John Aitchison, commented “Our appointment to The Common Services Agency Minor Works Framework provides us with an opportunity to build on our experience of successfully delivering public sector works and provides another procurement route for existing and new public sector clients to engage with us in the delivery of capital works projects.”

The framework went live on 1 September 2023.

Maxi Construction has been awarded 5 contracts from The City of Edinburgh Council, for school alteration and refurbishment works, totalling over £4m.

Classroom alterations will be delivered at Boroughmuir High School over the summer holiday period, alongwith kitchen alterations at Hermitage Park Primary School.  Work has also started at Granton Primary School for the provision of upgraded toilet facilities.

A larger refurbishment project at Parsons Green Primary School includes roofing upgrades, window replacement, M&E upgrades including solar pv panels and new toilet facilities.

Enabling works at Wester Hailes High School, in preparation for a new school extension, include classroom reconfigurations, furniture decants, MEP alterations, services diversions, demolition of 3 blocks and the construction of a new haul road including a concrete retaining wall.

Livingston based contractor Maxi Construction has secured a place on Scotland Excel’s Property Maintenance and Refurbishment Framework.

Appointed to Lot 15 Multi Trades, the 2-year framework, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, is available to all local authorities, housing associations, Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd), Scottish Prison Service (SPS), Scottish National Health Service Authorities and Trusts and other public sector bodies for the procurement of maintenance and refurbishment works.

Maxi Construction’s MD, John Aitchison, commented “Our appointment to Scotland Excel’s Property Maintenance and Refurbishment Framework gives us an opportunity to build on our experience in this sector and provides another procurement route for existing and new public sector clients to engage with us in the delivery of maintenance and refurbishment works.”

The framework went live on 16 June 2023 and Maxi Construction is appointed to geographical regions covering central and southern Scotland.

The main trading companies are:-

MAXI CALEDONIAN LTD HQ Irvine

Maxi Haulage Ltd operating from several depots across England, Scotland and Wales covering UK and Ireland – 50 years old next year

Maxi Construction Ltd – Livingston based – 50 years old last year

I am delighted to report another successful trading year for all the companies. Group turnover was over £89m and pre-tax profit over £4.3m. This is despite the well known difficult business environment we continue to suffer due to inflation, product supply and labour shortages. The companies have tackled these issues head on and worked our way through successful solutions. We sincerely thank our customer and client base for their continued support and business and for our staff and subcontractors who supply the highest levels of service whilst operating safely which customers and clients require.

I am also pleased to report that we continue to operate successfully and have some more expansion into the following period.

Last year saw Maxi Construction’s 50th anniversary and next year will see Maxi Haulage reach that milestone too. In the continued success of the Group I have built on a solid financial base by reinvestment of income into the business.

Gerry Atkinson

Chairman

Review of the Business 30 09 2022

Maxi Caledonian Ltd is the ultimate holding company of Maxi Group Ltd., Maxi Haulage Ltd., Maxi Warehousing Ltd., Maxi Construction Ltd and Maxi Construction Management Ltd., we therefore report on the consolidated position of these companies.

All Group companies had a successful year’s trading, be it with many difficulties having to be successfully managed.

Maxi Construction’s turnover was significantly down in the year due mainly to delays in new work starting but results remained satisfactory.

Maxi Haulage Ltd. have retained all major customers but generally their volumes are down.  Significant new business more than covered this reduction and led to increased turnover in the year.  A shortage of new vehicles and parts led to long lead times on fleet replacement which resulted in our investment reducing in the year, however post year end we have seen a huge increase in new trailers with orders being delivered.  Our Irish business also grew in the year,  grossing an average of 1100 loads per week.   We have coped well with driver shortages and other operational issues.

Overall group turnover increased from £80m to over £89m and pre-tax profits grew from £4m to over £4.3m. Whilst a slight reduction in percentage it is considered a satisfactory performance under the current business environment.  We maintain a very strong balance sheet and our financial strength greatly aids the confidence customers and potential customers have in us.

Maxi Construction Ltd

The Company continues to operate as a principal contractor undertaking public, commercial and industrial work, both refurbishment and new build with project values ranging from £0.2m to £5m. 

Our turnover for the year was £13.4m.  This is lower than planned but is as a result of two high value contracts having their start dates delayed; turnover in the following period has increased significantly.

Our profit before tax was £847,785 which is a satisfactory result for a year where there have been significant cost increases due to world events.

We continue to deliver to the highest standards of safety, service and quality which assists in repeat business from valued Clients.

Our balance sheet remains strong with significant reserves which supports growth and maintains customer confidence in what remains a very competitive market

Maxi Haulage Ltd

The Company carries out haulage, distribution, warehousing and other logistic services throughout the UK and Ireland mainly for major customers in full and part load and groupage using a fleet of articulated vehicles and rigid trucks including some specialised equipment including lorry loaders, low loaders and double deck trailers.  Our trailer fleet is approximately 750.

We operate from several strategically located depots to provide our national service and also from some customer premises undertaking their haulage and distribution  from in house locations.  

Turnover for the year was £75,450,000 and profit before tax £3,621,000 which was affected by trading conditions due to customer logistic changes, fuel cost and maintenance and vehicle availability.

We have retained all major customers but generally their volumes are down.  Significant new business more than covered this reduction and led to increased turnover in the year.  

We continue to develop a strong management team, mainly with internal appointments and training.  We thank all our customers for their continued support and our staff, subcontractors and vendors for their hard work and commitment achieving excellent results and service in the most difficult circumstances.

Major improvement work is taking place at Kirkhill Primary in Broxburn and Livingston Village Primary.

A joint £1.7m renovation and extension programme will see major works carried out at both schools.

Kirkhill Primary will see close to £1.2m invested to refurbish part of the existing school into a new modern nursery. The work, which includes a new roof, is currently ongoing and is expected to be complete by August 2023.

Nearly £500,000 is being invested in Livingston Village Primary to deliver enhanced dining and social spaces for pupils, as well as reconfiguring a storage area to provide increased learning spaces. Work is expected to be completed in Autumn 2023.

Executive councillor for education Andrew McGuire said: “I’m delighted to see further investment of £1.7m to improve two more West Lothian schools.

“West Lothian already has one of the best school estates in the country, and investment like this will ensure we give our children the best possible platform for learning.”

Both projects are being carried out by West Lothian-based Maxi Construction following a competitive tendering process. Maxi have delivered a number of successful projects on behalf of the council in recent years, including the new Whitburn Partnership Centre and an extension to Blackridge Primary.

John Aitchison, Maxi Construction’s Managing Director, added: “The award of these contracts enables us to build on our established relationship with West Lothian Council and adds to our extensive experience in the provision of upgraded and extended education facilities.”