We are one of a select few companies in our sector who can trace their roots back to 1925.

Today we are a group of nine companies, shaped by our values, working together to offer end-to-end delivery. We work with some of the most respected and recognisable names across the UK. And they trust us to deliver on projects ranging from new build, refit and extension of their estates. And many of our clients have been with us for years. It’s something we’re proud of. Our clients know that they can count on us to do a great job, and every day, we want to keep proving them right.​

Our history

  • 1925
    Our story begins in 1925, when George Morris, grandfather of our current chairman, founded our legacy business, a joinery and manufacturing workshop in Glasgow with his friend, John Spottiswood. Their first job was working on the construction of a new Post Office in Arrochar.
  • 1935
    The early Morris & Spottiswood workshop serviced Glasgow’s strong industrial base during the 1930’s. The focus of much of this work was on building new schools for the city’s growing population. By 1936 employee numbers had reached 80.
  • 1944
    Ian Morris started his apprenticeship - the second generation of the Morris family to play a role in the company. During this period, the business supported the war efforts from the home front boarding up damaged properties.
  • 1963
    Ian Morris took over as Chairman with three partners. With the second generation of the Morris family leading the business in the 60’s, the company’s shopfitting and construction divisions were built up and professional managers put in position.
  • 1968
    Morris & Spottiswood became an incorporated company laying foundations for future growth.
  • 1996
    George Morris, our current chairman, took control of the family firm. The third generation of the Morris family to do so - ushering in an era of growth bolstered by the values and ambitions of his family legacy.
  • 2012
    Throughout the 2000’s Morris & Spottiswood continued to grow and to expand its operations, with Jon Dunwell, our current CEO joining, offices opening in England and continued investment in training to ensuring we lead the way in delivery and technology.
  • 2016
    The beginning of our portfolio expansion began with the acquisition of LLED Construction. Throughout the next 8 years, our growth continued to be able to offer end to end services with the incorporation of Livingston Building Services, Crosbie Developments, McLennan Architects, crbn solutions, Builders Station, Inspire Spaces and JB Engineering.
  • 2025
    Morris & Spottiswood celebrates its 100th year of business and launch of group brand.
  • 1925
    Our story begins in 1925, when George Morris, grandfather of our current chairman, founded our legacy business, a joinery and manufacturing workshop in Glasgow with his friend, John Spottiswood. Their first job was working on the construction of a new Post Office in Arrochar.
  • 1935
    The early Morris & Spottiswood workshop serviced Glasgow’s strong industrial base during the 1930’s. The focus of much of this work was on building new schools for the city’s growing population. By 1936 employee numbers had reached 80.
  • 1944
    Ian Morris started his apprenticeship - the second generation of the Morris family to play a role in the company. During this period, the business supported the war efforts from the home front boarding up damaged properties.
  • 1963
    Ian Morris took over as Chairman with three partners. With the second generation of the Morris family leading the business in the 60’s, the company’s shopfitting and construction divisions were built up and professional managers put in position.
  • 1968
    Morris & Spottiswood became an incorporated company laying foundations for future growth.
  • 1996
    George Morris, our current chairman, took control of the family firm. The third generation of the Morris family to do so - ushering in an era of growth bolstered by the values and ambitions of his family legacy.
  • 2012
    Throughout the 2000’s Morris & Spottiswood continued to grow and to expand its operations, with Jon Dunwell, our current CEO joining, offices opening in England and continued investment in training to ensuring we lead the way in delivery and technology.
  • 2016
    The beginning of our portfolio expansion began with the acquisition of LLED Construction. Throughout the next 8 years, our growth continued to be able to offer end to end services with the incorporation of Livingston Building Services, Crosbie Developments, McLennan Architects, crbn solutions, Builders Station, Inspire Spaces and JB Engineering.
  • 2025
    Morris & Spottiswood celebrates its 100th year of business and launch of group brand.

Our leadership

We are an independently owned business and we put people at the heart of everything we do. We have been led successfully by three generations of the Morris family and those familial values of aiming high, acting responsibly and valuing people are as strong today as they were when the first George Morris funded our company in 1925. We continue to create an environment where our people can grow and prosper.

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One group. One team.

As we’ve grown and diversified, into the multi-skilled, end to end services group we are today, it’s more important than ever that we stay true to our sense of self – as one like-minded, joined together, united group. We see ourselves as one team. And we want you, and our clients, to always feel that too.

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