Ewing Somerville Partnership

31/12/2025

Best wishes for a happy, healthy and successful 2026 from everyone at ESP.

23/12/2025

Last week marked the successful handover of Clyde Valley Group's Overtown Development, a milestone project that beautifully blends heritage preservation with modern living.

This landmark scheme has transformed the former Overtown Primary School, a cherished local building dating back to the late 19th century, into thoughtfully designed homes that honour its character while meeting contemporary housing needs.

The development includes a sensitive conversion of the old school building into nine bespoke homes, alongside eight new two-bedroom houses delivering 17 high-quality, affordable homes for the Overtown community.

The historic façade continues to serve as a focal point on Main Street, complemented by new-build properties behind that reflect the architectural charm of the original school.

As Quantity Surveyors, Ewing Somerville Partnership is proud to have supported the delivery of this significant community development balancing cost management, value, and quality to help realise the project vision.

Our thanks go to the dedicated team whose collaboration made this achievement possible:

A huge thank you to everyone involved:
Client: Clyde Valley Group
Contractor: Rosewood Homes & Properties Limited
Architect: Grant Murray Architects
Structural Engineer: The Structural Partnership Limited

We’re delighted to have played a part in a project that demonstrates what thoughtful collaboration can achieve, preserving local heritage while providing new opportunities for residents for years to come.

17/12/2025

ESP are proud to support Spirit Aid’s Christmas Toy Appeal again this year.

Spirit Aid are an amazing local charity that work to improve the lives of children affected by poverty and hardship, both locally and globally.

Through the Toy Appeal, they provide gifts, food hampers, and hope to families across Greater Glasgow and Lanarkshire.

A huge thank you to our team for donating toys and spreading Christmas cheer! 🎁

06/10/2025

Delighted to see Evelyn's appointment getting recognised within the industry.

The Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) Ltd has appointed Evelyn Scott as chair of its board following its 2025 AGM. Evelyn represents the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) on both the SBCC board and committee and brings a wealth of experience and a long-standing commitment to

03/10/2025

Huge congratulations to our very own Evelyn Scott on been appointed Chair of the SBCC Board (The Scottish Building Contract Committee).

Evelyn brings a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of the Scottish construction sector to the role, and we are very excited for her on this well deserved appointment.

You can find more information of Evelyn's appointment at https://www.scottishbuildingcontracts.com/news/60/sbcc-appoints-new-chair-at-2025-agm/.

15/09/2025

Another fantastic project we were delighted to be involved in, was the St Peter's School in Partick, Glasgow, which closed in 2013. The project retained and refurbishes the original south wing of the 1899 school building, complementing it by a new build that mirrors the aesthetics of the surrounding tenements.

60 high-quality apartments for social and mid-market rent, alongside supported accommodation in partnership with SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) were provided.

The project achieved EcoHomes ‘Very Good’ and Silver Standard compliance through a combination of thermal efficiency, natural ventilation, low-carbon materials, and intelligent use of the sloping site to incorporate undercroft parking and dual-aspect flats. Secure cycle storage, excellent public transport links, and vibrant, light-filled communal spaces support active, healthy living.

The project was completed in November 2022.

More information at

Delivered for Partick Housing Association, the development sits within a dense tenemental block and reimagines the site of the former St Peter’s School, which closed in 2013.

08/09/2025

A little blast from the past with this one. We were the quantity surveyor & principal designer for the Barmulloch Residents Centre, which opened in 2017, thanks to funding from the Big Lottery Growing Community Assets Fund.

It is a wonderful space and a huge community asset.

The new Barmulloch Residents Centre opened in 2017 and was principally funded by The Big Lottery Growing Community Assets Fund. The centre is designed to be highly sustainable and provide flexible activity spaces to meet the needs and aspirations of local residents. The building uses innovative...

02/09/2025

Great to see another social housing project happening in Coatbridge, especially as it will include ones specially built for wheelchair users.

This is much needed for the Shawhead area of the town.

New council homes for Shawhead, Coatbridge

28/08/2025

ESP are delighted to be providing Employers Agent Services on the project to build 65 new social housing homes in Gallowhill, supporting Renfrewshire Council in their large-scale housing regeneration programme.

This project is being delivered by McTaggart Construction, and when complete will provide much needed high quality, energy efficient family homes to the community.

More information and links in the comments.

Work has started on the construction of 65 new council houses in Gallowhill as part of Renfrewshire Council’s large-scale housing regeneration programme. The £13.7 million development is being built on a vacant site off Montgomery Road and will consist of a mix of property types and size

27/06/2025

WE ARE RECRUITING
We currently have opportunities to join our Glasgow-based team. At Ewing Somerville Partnership, we are a leading Construction Cost Consultant, with over 35 years at the forefront of our industry.

We currently have vacancies for:
• Graduate Quantity Surveyor
• Quantity Surveyor
• Senior Quantity Surveyor

For more information on the available positions, and to apply, please visit our website at www.ewingsomerville.co.uk/join-the-team/

21/06/2025

It is great to see accessible housing being built in our town centers.

Event marked the official handover of the 16-unit flatted development, which forms part of North Lanarkshire Council’s Airdrie Town Centre Action Plan.

12/06/2025

Ewing Somerville Partnership is delighted to be involved in this much-needed social project in the Possilpark area of Glasgow, after Scottish Government funding was secured through the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF).

The new Social Enterprise Centre aims to provide opportunities for local people to develop and grow their businesses and skills.

You can read more information here: https://www.sfha.co.uk/news/new-centre-local-entrepreneurs-open-glasgow.