BSW K2, Annat, Corpach

Kearney Donald Partnership was appointed by BSW (Timber) Ltd to provide architectural services for a major new sawmill facility in Fort William.

We became part of a multi-discipline team with other consultants from Edinburgh, Glasgow, United States of America and Canada.

Phase 1 of the project was to develop new timber treatment and kiln drying facilities. Before any detailed design/planning work could begin, a detailed masterplan of the whole 67 acre site was required making sure to future proof the development as far as possible.

This element of work was led by Kearney Donald Partnership, who worked in conjunction with the client, the rest of the design team and the local Planning Department.

Once this section was complete detailed planning for phase 1 was obtained. Building warrant and the tender process then followed leading to works starting on site in July 2008 and being completed in February 2009.

KDP were retained by BSW for the second and third phases of development. The second phase consisted of the Planar and Grader Building and a new Biomass facility. The third phase was the main sawmill building and the administration building that was integrated into the design of the main sawmill building.