Press Releases

Miller construction win £23M North Tyneside area command HQ contract
12.12.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction (UK) Ltd has been selected as the main contractor for the 23m GBP new headquarters for North Tyneside Area Command. Read more

Prizewinning pupils offer top class safety suggestions
11.12.08 Company: Miller ConstructionFour primary school pupils from Aberdeen have scooped prizes after coming up with ways to make shopping “safe and fun” – taking their inspiration from the 250m GBP Union Square development being built on their doorstep. Read more

Edinburgh quay's donation to re-union set to bring more projects and people on board
03.12.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsEdinburgh Quay Limited, a joint venture between Miller Developments and British Waterways Scotland, has made a generous donation to Re-Union Canal Boats, a social enterprise which runs a number of beneficial community and commercial projects along Scotland’s Union Canal. Read more

Work starts on £7M Care Home project
26.11.08 Company: Miller ConstructionWork has begun on a 7 GBP million new residential and community care centre in Staveley, Derbyshire, with a ceremonial turf-cutting ceremony by council leaders. Read more

Miller construction and Hammerson helps youngsters develop good safety habits
20.11.08 Company: Miller ConstructionPrimary school pupils from Aberdeen had a lesson in safety outside the classroom on recently with a visit to the city's iconic new retail development, Union Square. Read more

Miller wins £7M Care Home project
19.11.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction has been awarded a 7m GBP project to build a new residential and community care centre in Staveley, Derbyshire. Read more

Miller Developments completes purchase of Bulgarian shopping centre
16.11.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsMiller Developments has completed the investment purchase of Mall Varna, the largest new retail and leisure development in Bulgaria, from Interservice Uzunovi. Read more

Miller Developments completes Alba Business pavillions
10.11.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsMiller Developments has completed the construction of eight architecturally striking new office pavilions at Alba Business Park, marking a key addition to the commercial property offering in one of West Lothian’s premier business locations. Read more

Miller Construction selected for Bristol's new £25M civil justice centre
06.11.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction has been awarded the contract to build Bristol’s new 25m GBP Civil Justice Centre. Read more

The Miller Group appoints Sir Brain Stewart as new Chairman
04.11.08 Company: Miller GroupThe Miller Group, the UK’s largest, privately owned Housebuilding, Property Development and Construction business, today announced the appointment of Sir Brian Stewart as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 3 November 2008. Read more

Children can't wait for half term to end as they move into £10M new school
03.11.08 Company: Miller ConstructionChildren in Malinslee have an extra reason to be excited about returning after half term this week – as they move into their new school. Read more

Construction work begins on Inverclyde schools
28.10.08 Company: Miller ConstructionWork has started on the 80m GBP Inverclyde PPP Schools Project just two days after financial close was reached. Read more

Miller Construction secures £80M Inverclyde schools project
24.10.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction has secured financial close on the 80m GBP Inverclyde Schools PPP project during the most challenging economic period in the last decade. Read more

Miller starts work on transforming Hartlepool 6th form
23.10.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction has started work on a 20m GBP project to expand Hartlepool 6th Form College’s Brinkburn site. Read more

The Miller Group appoints Stephen Dunn as Group HR Director
20.10.08 Company: Miller GroupThe Miller Group, the UK’s largest, privately-owned housebuilding, property development and construction business, has appointed Stephen Dunn as its new Group HR Director. Read more

Miller Construction in its element as shopping centre
17.10.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction has handed over the new 130m GBP Elements Square shopping centre in Livingston to Land Securities. Read more

Miller hands over project - to hundreds of eager shoppers
14.10.08 Company: Miller ConstructionHundreds of shoppers greeted the completion of Miller Construction’s latest project as Bolton Market Hall was opened to the public. Read more

Rick Moore appointed as Chair of the Leicester Miller education company
14.10.08 Company: Miller GroupThe Leicester Miller Education Company (LMEC) has appointed Rick Moore as Chair of the Board. Read more

Miller's daring dozen take on the Great North Run
13.10.08 Company: Miller ConstructionStaff from Miller Construction swapped their hard hats for running shoes and took to the streets of Newcastle to participate in this year’s Great North Run in a bid to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Read more

Miller Homes' 007 ball a roaring success
07.10.08 Company: Miller HomesLike James Bond himself, a young Miller Homes team has triumphed over adversity to raise over 30,000 GBP for the Prince’s Trust Charity at a 007 themed ball held at Elland Road, Leeds. Read more

Miller Construction sings praises of eco friendly modular buildings
06.10.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction is leading the way in eco-friendly site accommodation at the 250m GBP Union Square project in Aberdeen. Read more

Polish safety inspector in safe hands at Miller site
02.10.08 Company: Miller ConstructionWorkers building a 28m GBP new school in Leamington Spa showed they were in safe hands when they were visited by a Polish safety inspector. Read more

Excellence accolade for Miller Construction
02.10.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction scooped a top accolade for excellence throughout its Scottish operations, at a ceremony last Thursday. Read more

Pinsent Masons weighs anchor at Edinburgh Quay
22.09.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsQuay 2, the new 63,000 sq ft office complex, will welcome Pinsent Masons LLP, the international legal firm, as its fifth tenant. Read more

Major poster campaign to cut unnecessary toll of eye injuries
17.09.08 Company: Miller ConstructionA new campaign aimed at cutting the number of eye injuries in the construction industry was today launched by a leading charity for the blind. Read more

Pupils' Union Square artwork to go on display
10.09.08 Company: Miller ConstructionArtwork by three primary school pupils from Aberdeen will go on display to the public thanks to a competition organised by Miller Construction, Hammerson and Stagecoach. Read more

First Minister marks start on site at Justice Mill Lane
09.09.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsA groundbreaking ceremony was performed by First Minister Alex Salmond on a Miller Construction site in Aberdeen recently. Read more

Planning permission granted for £60m Arednt house development
28.08.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsAberdeen City Council has today, 28 August, approved a detailed planning application submitted by Miller Cromdale, the joint venture partnership between Miller Developments and Aberdeen-based developer Cromdale Ltd, for its latest office development, Ardent House. Read more

Miller celebrates with Olympic hero Chris Hoy
28.08.08 Company: Miller GroupTriple Olympic gold medal winner Chris Hoy has made a triumphant visit to the Edinburgh headquarters of long-time sponsor The Miller Group – the UK’s largest, privately-owned housebuilding, property development and construction business – following his glory in Beijing. Read more

Miller offers local school leavers a leg up in the construction industry
20.08.08 Company: Miller ConstructionAs this year’s school leavers anxiously await their GCSE results and think about their future career, Miller Construction and Coventry New Deal for Communities (NDC) are offering a helping hand to local students interested in construction. Read more

Ben Nevis dinner party is 'summit' to smile about
18.08.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction staff enjoyed a dinner party with a difference on Friday when they tucked into a formal meal…at the top of Ben Nevis. Read more

Miller Construction appoints new Associate Director for major projects
14.08.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction has appointed Bob Batty to the position of Associate Director for Major Projects. Read more

Miller Construction arranges temporary new home for Aberdeen War Memorial
11.08.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction recently assisted First ScotRail with re-housing an Aberdeen war memorial while work is underway on Hammerson’s 250m GBP Union Square development. Read more

Church community centre puts spring in children's step with new soft playground
06.08.08 Company: Miller ConstructionChildren at a Darlington community centre can play with an extra spring in their step after their playground was resurfaced with special soft flooring. Read more

Miller construction appoints Director of PPP unit
05.08.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction has appointed Mark Baxter as Director of its Public Private Partnership Unit. Read more

Miller topping out at Gainsborough
29.07.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction has been ‘topping out’ as part of the construction of Gainsborough Educational Village in Lincolnshire. Read more

Construction firm helps out in the nick of time for School capsules
28.07.08 Company: Miller ConstructionWhen these time capsules are next seen, many of the children who watched them being buried in a Kenton school’s Secret Garden will have sons and daughters of their own. Read more

Miller Construction completes phase 1 of Union Square, Aberdeen
21.07.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMain contractor Miller Construction has completed phase one of the 250m GBP Union Square development in Aberdeen. Read more

Full house at Admiral Court, Aberdeen
15.07.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsAdmiral Court, a 40,000 sq ft office building in the Harbour area of Aberdeen, owned by Miller Cromdale – the joint venture between Miller Developments and Cromdale Ltd – is once again fully let. Read more

Jurys Inns confirmed as Operator for Miller-built Hotel
15.07.08 Company: Miller ConstructionJurys Inns has confirmed it will operate the new eight-storey hotel being built by Miller Construction in Aberdeen city centre. Read more

2 – 4 – 6 – 8: Miller keeps the Leam Gems looking great
14.07.08 Company: Miller ConstructionNorth Leamington School’s cheerleading squad, the Leam Gems, has once again returned from a national competition with an armful of prizes, despite having one of the largest teams ever to compete. Read more

Miller Developments helps team rise to Rob Roy Challenge
02.07.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsMiller Developments provided sponsorship support for a group of intrepid Jones Lang LaSalle employees taking part in this year’s Rob Roy Challenge. Read more

Doors Open at Travel centre built by Miller Construction
25.06.08 Company: Miller ConstructionA new travel centre, built by Miller Construction and managed by First ScotRail, opened recently at Aberdeen Station as part of a major redevelopment in the city centre. Read more

Private Healthcare group to join Edinburgh Quay
23.06.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsEdinburgh Quay Ltd has announced healthcare provider Circle as its fourth tenant at Quay2, the 60,000 sq ft office building at Edinburgh Quay, the capital’s mixed-use development at Fountainbridge. Read more

Miller Conctruction sponsors Canal Raft Race
23.06.08 Company: Miller ConstructionBudding sailors will take to the waters of the Union Canal in home-made rafts this month, in a community event sponsored by Miller Construction. Read more

Miller's builders come to the rescue for Ferryhill PS, Aberdeen
23.06.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction has donated children-sized hard hats and fluorescent vests to Ferryhill Primary School, Aberdeen, to use as props in its end-of-term play. Read more

Double contract win for Miller Construction
23.06.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction has been awarded two contracts by Costco Wholesale UK Ltd to build a new warehouse club and extend one of its existing units. Read more

Miller Construction makes new addition to its Aberdeen Team
16.06.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction has appointed Heather Sharkey as Tenant Liaison Officer in Aberdeen. Read more

Miller wins £28M school project
10.06.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction has been awarded a 28m GBP project for the construction of a new secondary school in Leamington Spa by Warwickshire County Council. Read more

New college taking shape before students' eyes
09.06.08 Company: Miller ConstructionA year before it is due to open, a new 21.5m GBP secondary school is taking shape before its future students’ eyes. Read more

Cardiff City Centre skyline transformed with the structural completion at Meridian Gate
03.06.08 Company: Miller ConstructionThe skyline of Cardiff City Centre is changing, and Miller Construction’s Major Projects Unit held a topping out ceremony at the 30m GBP Meridian Gate project in Cardiff to mark the structural completion of the 22 storey, 250,000 sq ft mixed-use development. Read more

Miller sponsored Pupils Triumph at Ewards Ceremony
02.06.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsA group of Edinburgh school pupils has won a CHANGEit award in the Innovation category after Miller Developments funded their trip to London to pitch their campaign idea to the judging panel. Read more

A first for Miller Developments with new sales and marketing suite at Alba Pavilions, Livingston
02.06.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsMiller Developments is taking an innovative approach to reaching potential customers within the commercial property sector by creating its first dedicated sales and marketing suite for the eight new office pavilions at Alba Business Park, Livingston. Read more

Miller Construction appoints Business Development Director for Scotland
26.05.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction has appointed Charlie Veitch as Business Development Director for the Scottish region. Read more

Miller funds London trip for Edinburgh Award finalists
12.05.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsMiller Developments has pledged its support to a group of Edinburgh school pupils named as finalists in the Innovation category of the CHANGEit awards for their campaign idea, ‘We Want to Work’. Read more

Four Awards for considerate Miller Construction
28.04.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction recently scooped four accolades at the Considerate Constructor Scheme’s prestigious Annual National Awards. Read more

Opening of Premier Outlets Center, Ringsted Heralds new Era in Danish retail
28.04.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsMiller Developments and TK Development have opened the Premier Outlets Center, Denmark’s first factory outlet scheme, at Ringsted, near Copenhagen. Read more

Miller marks Chris Hoy medal success
21.04.08 Company: Miller GroupThe Miller Group, the UK’s largest, privately-owned housebuilding, property development and construction business, has made a 1,000 GBP charitable donation to the Braveheart Cycling Fund in recognition of the recent success enjoyed by Olympic champion Chris Hoy at the World Track Cycling Championships in Manchester. Read more

Raising the roof at the elements
21.04.08 Company: Miller ConstructionThe main contractor building The Elements - Livingston's new 130m GBP shopping centre - recently installed the dome centrepiece of its spectacular roof. Read more

E4I Consortium is preferred bidder for £80M Inverclyde Schools project
16.04.08 Company: Miller ConstructionThe preferred bidder for the 80m GBP Inverclyde Schools PPP project has been announced as e4i (Education for Inverclyde) – a consortium comprising Miller Construction, Cyril Sweett, Land Securities Trillium and FES. Read more

Miller Homes scoops top prize at Home Awards
11.04.08 Company: Miller HomesMiller Homes is named ‘Large Housebuilder of the Year’ at the 2008 Scottish Home Awards. Read more

Miller Developments secures Tesco for former Auction Mart, Thurso
11.04.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsMiller Developments has concluded missives with Tesco to develop a 31,000 sq ft gross supermarket and petrol filling station on the former auction mart site, Ormlie Road, Thurso. Read more

The Miller Group Limited - Final results announcement for the year to 31 December 2007
09.04.08 Company: Miller GroupThe Miller Group, the UK’s largest, privately owned Housebuilding, Property Development and Construction business, today announces final results for the year to 31 December 2007. Read more

Miller retain Top Housbuilder title
07.04.08 Company: Miller HomesMiller Homes has won the highly coveted “Major Housebuilder of the Year” crown for the second year in succession, at the 2008 Building Awards. Read more

Bank of Scotland invests in the Miller Group
06.04.08 Company: Miller GroupThe Miller Group, the UK’s largest privately owned Housebuilding, Property Development and Construction business today announces that Bank of Scotland Corporate has provided a combination of equity and debt and so taken a minority equity investment. Read more

Miller donates ear defenders for 'Deafblind' 10K walk
28.03.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMiller Construction has provided 50 sets of ear defenders to Deafblind Scotland for its forthcoming fundraiser – a 10k walk with a difference. Read more

Miller finishes £3.5M Oldham shopping centre Facelift
26.03.08 Company: Miller ConstructionAfter 10 months work, the 3.5m GBP revamp of Oldham’s Spindles Town Square shopping centre is now complete, with the stunning new H&M store open. Read more

Miller staff nominate charities to share £15,000 donation
25.03.08 Company: Miller GroupThe Miller Group, the UK’s largest, privately-owned housebuilding, property development and construction business, has selected three employee-nominated charities to each receive a donation of 5,000 GBP through its charity-giving scheme, m’brace. Read more

LLOYDS TSB Sails into Quay 2
25.03.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsEdinburgh Quay Ltd has today announced Lloyds TSB as its third tenant at Quay 2, the new 60,000 sq ft office building at Edinburgh Quay, the mixed-use development at Fountainbridge, Edinburgh. Read more

Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Kicks off tour in style thanks to Miller Sponsorship
17.03.08 Company: Miller ConstructionMerchiston Castle School’s rugby players will be well prepared for their forthcoming South American tour thanks to sponsorship from Miller Construction. Read more

Miller family resolves its differences
04.02.08 Company: Miller GroupThe Miller Group Ltd is delighted to announce that it has reached agreement with shareholders, representing 64% of the company’s share capital, that their shares are no longer on the market, thereby ending speculation regarding their shares. Read more

Miller Developments agrees new Synopsys lease
25.01.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsMiller Developments has concluded a new five-year lease to Synopsys (Northern Europe) Limited at its Alba Centre in Alba Business Park, Livingston. Read more

Miller Developments begins work on Alba Pavilions
14.01.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsConstruction work totalling over 10m GBP is now underway at Alba Business Park, Livingston, after Miller Developments began the construction of eight new office pavilions. Read more

Miller Developments completes sale in Germany
10.01.08 Company: Miller DevelopmentsMiller Developments has completed the sale of a retail property portfolio in Germany to Deutschland plc for approximately 68m euro (50.7m GBP). Read more

Trading Update
09.01.08 Company: Miller HomesThe Miller Group, the UK’s largest, privately-owned house building, property development and construction company, today issued a Trading Update ahead of its final results for the year to December 2007, which will be released in March 2008. Read more


