Galliford Try’s construction arm ‘in good shape’ despite Scottish infrastructure woes, says boss

By Hamish Champ2019-09-12T05:00:00

Contracting chief says firm hopes to avoid legal action over outstanding claims

Galliford Try has drawn a line under its woes with two cost-laden jobs in Scotland, according to the contractor’s head of construction Bill Hocking.

Reporting its annual numbers yesterday – which saw the firm take a further £51m hit over the two jobs after last year’s £45m – Galliford Try said it had been told to expect £100m from its claims against client Transport Scotland over the Aberdeen bypass road, less than half of what it was hoping for.

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