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HIE Campus August 19 2023

Contract awarded for design works at Inverness Campus

Published: 19/08/2025

Architects have been appointed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to deliver design and consultancy services for a new phase of development at Inverness Campus, following a competitive tender process.

The appointment will see Dundee-based Andrew Black Design lead a multidisciplinary team in the design and consenting of new small business facilities on Plot 14 of the Campus. This includes the development of single-storey light industrial/office units and modular buildings.

This new phase of development will support the continued growth of Inverness Campus as a world-class location for business, research, and innovation. The site brings together academia, life sciences, and commercial enterprises to create a vibrant and collaborative environment.

Andrew Black Design will lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary design team – comprising civil and structural engineers, service engineers and sustainability consultants to produce detailed designs. These will enable HIE to progress with a separate construction tender at a future stage.

The scope of work includes planning and building consents, detailed site servicing, fit-out options and a comprehensive carbon assessment aligned with net zero ambitions.

Commenting on the project, Andrew Black, director at Andrew Black Design, said: “We are delighted to have been selected by HIE to play a key role in the next chapter of Inverness Campus. We are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective designs that reflect the innovation and ambition of the Campus. We now look forward to proceeding to detailed design work over the coming weeks.”

Charlie Lawrence, head of property and infrastructure at HIE, which leads on the development of Inverness Campus, said: “We’re really pleased to award the contract to Andrew Black Design. The business facilities, once complete, will offer flexibility to the growing organisations that are benefiting from the advantages of Inverness Campus as a business location and will ultimately bring benefits to communities across the region.”

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