Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Construction Specialists Since 1917
Established in 1917, Veitchi stands as one of Scotland's oldest registered companies, with a century-long legacy of delivering specialist construction services. Our expertise spans commercial and industrial flooring, interior fit-out solutions, lightweight steel frame construction, and building preservation. With over 300 skilled professionals and a management team deeply committed to quality, we combine traditional values with modern innovation to meet client needs. Our in-house Health and Safety department ensures compliance with the highest industry standards, supported by IOSH-qualified directors and regular site inspections. We prioritise staff development through targeted training programs and annual health surveillance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.As a management-owned group, we maintain strong community ties and have contributed over 300,000 to charitable causes. Our track record includes landmark projects such as flooring installation for the Titanic and sustainable healthcare infrastructure solutions. Operating from 12 Scottish offices, we handle complex projects nationwide while maintaining our headquarters in Glasgow. This enduring commitment to excellence has earned us industry recognition, including recent wins at the Recofloor Awards. Through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, we continue to expand our capabilities while preserving the core values that have defined our success.
Services
Commercial Flooring
Interior Fit-Out
Steel Frame Construction
Building Preservation
Access Flooring
Details
- Year established: 1917
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years' experience in specialist construction services
- Our in-house Health and Safety department ensures the highest compliance standards
- We hold multiple ISO accreditations for quality and environmental management
- Our management-owned structure ensures client-focused decision making
- We've completed 5,000+ building preservation contracts annually
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- IOSH
Services
Commercial Flooring
Veitchi Flooring provides specialist commercial and industrial flooring solutions with over a century of expertise. Our services include resin-based flooring systems, access flooring, and sustainable solutions for healthcare facilities. With 500,000+ meters of flooring installed annually, we combine heritage knowledge with modern innovation to deliver durable, compliant surfaces for demanding environments.
Interior Fit-Out
Veitchi Interiors offers comprehensive fit-out and refurbishment services across the UK. Our specialist team delivers tailored interior solutions for commercial and residential spaces, focusing on functionality and aesthetic quality. With nationwide capabilities and decades of experience, we transform spaces while maintaining strict health and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Steel Frame Construction
Veitchi Frame specialises in lightweight steel frame construction systems. As one of only four UK licensees for Metframe technology, we provide efficient, precision-engineered structural solutions. Our expertise enables rapid construction of residential and commercial buildings while maintaining exceptional structural integrity and compliance with modern building regulations.
Building Preservation
Richardson & Starling (Northern) Ltd delivers expert building preservation services across Scotland and northern England. Our specialists handle timber restoration, masonry repairs, and structural conservation for historic properties. With over 5,000 annual contracts, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to protect architectural heritage while ensuring structural longevity.
Access Flooring
Our access flooring solutions provide flexible infrastructure for commercial spaces requiring underfloor services. Developed through strategic partnerships like Kingspan, these systems enable efficient cable management and climate control. With installations in critical environments like healthcare facilities, we ensure compliance with accessibility standards while maintaining aesthetic versatility for modern workspaces.
People
John Brown
Group Managing Director
John Brown leads Veitchi's strategic direction with extensive construction industry experience. He oversees operations across all four specialist companies while maintaining focus on staff development and quality standards. His leadership continues the group's tradition of management ownership and community responsibility.
Colin Kennedy
Director
Colin Kennedy serves as Director and Managing Director for Veitchi Interiors and Veitchi Frame. With deep expertise in fit-out solutions and steel frame construction, he drives technical innovation while maintaining the group's commitment to quality. His dual role ensures integrated project delivery across specialist divisions.
Stephen Logan
Managing Director
Stephen Logan manages Veitchi Flooring and Industrial Flooring divisions. He oversees the delivery of 500,000+ meters of commercial flooring annually. With technical expertise in resin-based systems, he ensures compliance with healthcare and industrial standards while maintaining the division's market leadership in Scotland.
Graham Bruce
Director of Technical and Business Development
Graham Bruce leads technical innovation at Richardson & Starling. His expertise in building preservation combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. He develops strategic partnerships and ensures technical excellence across the group's heritage restoration projects nationwide.
Steven McKenna
Group Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Steven McKenna oversees Veitchi's comprehensive health and safety framework. He manages the in-house department that conducts 237+ annual site inspections. His initiatives maintain an accident frequency rate (0.14) significantly below industry average while ensuring compliance with ISO 45001 standards.
Questions
What construction services does Veitchi Group offer?
We provide commercial flooring, interior fit-out solutions, steel frame construction, and building preservation services across the UK through our four specialist companies.
How long has Veitchi been in business?
Established in 1917, we're one of Scotland's oldest registered companies with over 100 years' experience in the construction industry.
What accreditations does Veitchi hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 45001 (health & safety) accreditations, with all directors holding IOSH qualifications.
Where are Veitchi's offices located?
Our headquarters are in Glasgow with 12 local offices across Scotland, enabling nationwide project delivery throughout the UK.
What makes Veitchi different from other contractors?
As management-owned specialists with century-old heritage, we combine technical expertise with staff investment and community responsibility for unique client value.
How does Veitchi ensure workplace safety?
Our dedicated Health & Safety department conducts regular inspections, provides targeted training, and maintains strict compliance with industry standards across all projects.
