Building / block / estate
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (atrium)
Address
Govan Road, Glasgow
Local Authority
Glasgow
Storeys / height
Cladding
ACM with PE cores: Signi, Alucobond, Etalbond LT
Owner / Landlord
Original design architect
Original consent ref/date
Appointed by Multiplex 18/06/2010
Remediation ref/date
Remediation lead
Litigation
Greater Glasgow Health Board v Multiplex Construction Europe [2025] CSOH 56; architect convened as 2nd third party for contribution; £16.325m claimed
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Multiplex Construction Europe Limited against J&D Pierce (Contracts) Limited [2025] CSOH 57, CA81/24
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Multiplex Construction Europe Limited against Nightingale Architects Limited [2025] CSOH 58, CA82/24
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Multiplex Construction Europe Limited against WSP UK Ltd [2025] CSOH 59, CA83/24
Source / Evidence / Links
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Nightingale Architects Ltd - Original architect
Basis: [2025] CSOH 56; convened as third party for contribution -
Nightingale Architects Ltd - THIRD PARTY, AND SOLE DEFENDANT IN A SEPARATE ACTION - CLAIM PRESCRIBED
Basis: THE SCOTTISH LITIGATION RUNS TO FOUR DECISIONS, NOT ONE. Multiplex Construction (Europe) Ltd v Nightingale Architects Ltd [2025] CSOH 58 is a SEPARATE action against the architect alone. Multiplex alleged Nightingale specified, approved or permitted Alucobond, Signi and Etalbond ACM with PE core in the atrium contrary to the building warrant and the Building (Scotland) Regulations, the fire strategy requiring Class 0. Contract and collateral warranty dated 18/06/2010; drawings specifying Alucobond approved September 2012. LORD BRAID HELD THE CLAIM HAD PRESCRIBED by December 2017; the indemnity claim survived. The Inner House refused the Health Board’s appeal on 31/03/2026, [2026] CSIH 16, the approx GBP 23m claim being time-barred. See also [2025] CSOH 57 against JD Pierce, the cladding subcontractor
https://www.glasgowarchitecture.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-university-hospital-glasgow
