Scottish infrastructure firm Robertson has won a third contract to develop an Audi garage for John Clark Motor Group (JCMG).
The Elgin and Stirling-headquartered group said the project in Dundee is due for completion this month, and comes on the back of two new garages it built for John Clark in Aberdeen.
The first contract which Robertson secured with the retailer was to construct the £5million Nissan and MINI dealerships within the Balmoral Business Park in Altens in 2014.
Following its successful completion in 2014, the firm went on to develop the £9million Aberdeen Audi showroom, one of the biggest in the UK. Construction began in January 2015 and took 42 weeks to deliver, reaching successful completion in October 2015.
Keith Taylor, regional managing director of Robertson Eastern said: “The team has become highly experienced in delivering high-specification car showrooms working to the highest, exacting standards imposed by the car manufacturers.
“Being appointed to deliver a third facility for JCMG demonstrates that we have become a trusted supplier to the group and we’re very pleased to be delivering their Audi showroom in Dundee.”
Audi design and brand standards mandate a high level of precision and quality for all finishes. The facility incorporates specialist features including a dramatic curved feature wall, unique mesh effect over-cladding and curved ceilings.
The main 10,000 sq ft showroom has space to display over 20 new models under a specially designed lighting system as well as accommodating staff offices and storage facilities.
The showroom also boasts two customer lounge areas for customers, plus a children’s play area. There is also a separate building on-site to house 12 used cars.
The premises includes an 18,000 sq ft workshop with space for servicing in excess of 30 cars. Each bay includes a hydraulic vehicle lift which is cast into the concrete floor allowing them to be fully recessed.
For the year ended April 3, 2015, Robertson’s pre-tax profits fell to £11.77million from £34.6million despite posting a 14% rise in turnover of £288million.
Income from construction was up 12% to £217.6million, contributing more than any other of Robertson’s operations.
