Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Construction Contractors in Biggar, Scotland
Owens Formwork is a family-run business established in 2010 by brothers Grant and Matthew Owens. With over 30 years of combined experience in civil engineering and construction, we specialise in formwork, reinforcement steelwork, and concrete contracting across Scotland. Our team delivers high-quality projects ranging from bridges and foundations to retaining walls and hydro schemes, adhering to strict health and safety standards. Centrally based in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, we combine local expertise with nationwide service capabilities. Our commitment to excellence ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to exacting specifications.We serve both large-scale and smaller projects, maintaining competitive pricing without compromising quality. Our reputation for reliability and precision has solidified our position in Scotland's construction industry since our founding. All team members undergo rigorous training to uphold our standards in shuttering, steel fixing, and concrete finishing. Clients benefit from our hands-on approach, technical expertise, and dedication to client satisfaction through transparent communication and tailored solutions.
Services
Formwork
Reinforcement Steel
Civil Engineering
Renewable Energy
Concrete Structures
Bridges
Foundations
Retaining Walls
Hydro Schemes
Windfarms
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years' combined experience in civil engineering construction
- Our family-run business maintains hands-on project management oversight
- Competitive rates for both large-scale infrastructure and small projects
- Trained team with rigorous health and safety compliance standards
- Central Scottish base enabling nationwide service coverage
Services
Formwork
Our formwork solutions provide precision-engineered temporary structures for concrete construction projects. Specialising in curved and complex geometries, we ensure dimensional accuracy and structural integrity across bridges, retaining walls, and infrastructure projects. With advanced planning and technical expertise, we deliver tailored formwork systems that optimise construction efficiency while maintaining safety standards.
Reinforcement Steel
We supply and install high-specification reinforcement steelwork for concrete structures. Our steel fixing services ensure optimal load-bearing capacity and durability in foundations, beams, and structural elements. All installations comply with current safety regulations, with meticulous attention to placement accuracy and connection integrity across residential and commercial projects.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering expertise covers complete project delivery from initial groundwork to finished structures. We handle foundations, drainage systems, and structural concrete works for transportation networks, utilities infrastructure, and commercial developments. Combining technical proficiency with practical construction knowledge, we deliver robust solutions that meet engineering specifications and environmental considerations across Scotland.
Renewable Energy
We specialise in constructing concrete elements for renewable energy projects including hydroelectric power stations and biomass facilities. Our experience covers water retention structures, turbine foundations, and associated infrastructure works. By applying traditional construction techniques to modern sustainability projects, we help develop Scotland's green energy capacity through durable, precision-engineered installations.
Concrete Structures
We deliver complete concrete placement and finishing services for structural applications. From subterranean chambers to elevated slabs, our team ensures consistent quality in formwork setup, reinforcement placement, and concrete pouring. Specialising in challenging environments, we construct durable foundations, retaining systems, and load-bearing elements that meet exact engineering tolerances for both infrastructure and building projects.
People
Grant Owens
Co-Founder
With over 30 years' experience in construction, Grant co-founded Owens Formwork in 2010. He oversees operational management and client relations, ensuring project delivery meets exacting standards. His expertise spans formwork engineering and structural concrete applications across Scotland's civil engineering sector.
Matthew Owens
Co-Founder
Matthew brings three decades of construction industry experience to Owens Formwork. As co-founder, he manages technical operations and quality control. Specialising in steel reinforcement systems and complex concrete structures, he ensures all projects maintain compliance with current health and safety regulations.
Questions
What construction services do you specialise in?
We specialise in formwork, reinforcement steelwork, and concrete contracting for civil engineering projects including bridges, foundations, retaining walls, and renewable energy infrastructure across Scotland.
Do you handle both large and small projects?
Yes, we undertake projects of all sizes from major infrastructure developments to smaller domestic concrete works, maintaining the same high standards across all contracts.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, we operate throughout Scotland delivering construction solutions to both urban and rural locations.
How experienced is your team?
Our team collectively has over 30 years' experience in the construction industry, with specialist expertise in formwork engineering, steel fixing, and concrete placement techniques.
Are you qualified for safety-critical work?
All team members undergo regular health and safety training to ensure compliance with current regulations for all construction site operations.
