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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for July 2015
31/07/2015
Shetland Islands Council has announced work is due to get underway on a new £55 million development in Lerwick. Development of the new Anderson High school and the Halls of Residence building is set to begin at Staney Hill. Both the four-storey school, which can accommodate up to 1,180 pupils, and
31/07/2015
Link Group has begun the £4 million development of 38 'independent retirement living' flats in Paisley. The one and two-bedroom flats at Cotton Street are aimed at people aged 60 and above seeking to down-size to property which is more suited to their needs. Each flat will be designed to meet the
31/07/2015
Aberdeenshire Council has announced Bancon Homes will progress a £3 million affordable housing development in Inverurie. The council terminated its contracts with Dundee-based Muirfield (Contracts) after the company went in to administration. Among the development deals was the 24-home Martin Brae
31/07/2015
Ogilvie Construction has received a Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). The company was given the accolade at this year's RoSPA 2015 – Occupational Health & Safety Awards. David Rawlins, RoSPA's awards manager, said: "The RoSPA Awards encourage improvement in
31/07/2015
North Lanarkshire Council has announced a project developing former industrial land into a country park area has entered its final phase. Work has now started on the restoration of the South Calder River. The Stane Gardens area in Shotts is being redeveloped into a park facility, including paths,
31/07/2015
The John Muir Trust (JMT) has welcomed a decision by Scottish ministers to halt proposals for a wind farm near Cairngorms National Park. The plan involved developing the 31-turbine Allt Duine Wind Farm on the western edge of the park. However, ministers refused planning consent as it would result
30/07/2015
Scottish Ministers have refused consent for a proposed 31 turbine wind farm near Kincraig. Deputy First Minister John Swinney stated the plan does not represent sustainable development as it would result in 'significant and unacceptable' landscape and visual impacts on the Cairngorms National Park.
30/07/2015
Two appeals against decisions to reject planning applications in Burghmuir and Clarendon have been won by West Lothian Council. Scottish Government Ministers upheld the council's decision to reject permission for approximately 320 new houses on the sites in Linlithgow. At Burhgmuir, Wallance Land
30/07/2015
Marshall Construction has secured a double contract win at the University of Stirling. The two contracts worth almost £1 million involves refurbishing the university's Friarscroft student residence halls and the Student Union/Nightclub. Marshall were appointed last year to the university's framewo
30/07/2015
Kier Group has announced the appointment of Justin Atkinson as Non-Executive Director. The appointment will take effect from 1 October. Mr Atkinson was the Chief Executive of Keller Group from April 2004 to May 2015, when he retired from Keller's board of directors. He had previously been Keller’
30/07/2015
CALA Homes (North) has hosted the first ever Key Subcontractor Quarterly Update Meeting in Aberdeen. The event was staged at the Urban Village Resort and welcomed over forty subcontractors to discuss CALA Homes' (North) business plans, statistics from customer feedback and CALA's key performance in
30/07/2015
Rolls-Royce has announced plans to invest up to £60 million in its facility in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire. The company will create a new Centre of Competence (CoC) for the manufacture of aerofoils and a new location for the manufacture of mainline engine shafts. The new CoC will manufacture an extens
30/07/2015
Construction workloads in Scotland have risen by a third, according to a recent survey. The latest RICS UK Construction Market Survey found 33% more respondents reported higher activity levels in the second quarter of 2015, twice the rating of the first quarter. The survey also revealed almost thr
30/07/2015
South Ayrshire Council has submitted a planning application for a new leisure facility at Girvan Harbour. Capital funding has been confirmed for the £5 million project, which is being developed by the Council in conjunction with South Carrick Community Leisure (SCCL). The development will be the f
29/07/2015
Transport Scotland has released video footage showing the development of the first major structure for the £500 million M8/M73/M74 Improvements Project. The time lapse footage reveals the new rail bridge, weighing in excess of 2,000 tonnes, sliding into its final position over what will become the
29/07/2015
East Ayrshire Council has announced it will carry out roadworks to the A71 between Drumclog and Strahaven. Extensive resurfacing works near Caldermill will take place from 3 August until 9 August. The eastbound diversion route will be via the A71 to Hurlford, A76 towards Cumnock, A70 towards Muir
29/07/2015
SSE has entered into an agreement with Total E&P UK to acquire a 20% interest in four gas fields in the Greater Laggan Area. The deal includes the surrounding acreage in the area, approximately 125km north west of the Shetland Islands, along with a 20% interest in the new Shetland Gas Plant. The f
29/07/2015
A new bus interchange facility has been opened at the railway station in Dyce. The £426,000 development, designed and built by Aberdeen City Council, includes a dedicated bus access road, turning circle, connecting paths, bus waiting facilities, cycle racks and landscaping. Other features include
29/07/2015
Works for the AWPR/B-T project are due to take place on the A93 at Milltimber and A944 at Kingsford this Friday, 31 July. An AWPR/B-T spokesperson said: "The next phase of works on the A93 are expected to be completed by November and involve utility companies diverting their services clearing way f
29/07/2015
Angus Council has announced the multi-million pound replacement of the Warddykes and Timmergreen schools in Arbroath. Councillor Sheena Welsh was joined by local Councillors and council officers at the Warddykes development to catch up on the project's progress. Representatives from contractors Ro
29/07/2015
Aberdeenshire Council has announced a section of the A947 will be closed for resurfacing works. The closure will start on 24 August between 9am - 4pm from Monday to Friday. Works will be carried out on a 500 metre stretch of road between Hatton Lodge and Lower Woodtown, south of Turriff, costing a
29/07/2015
Hub East Central Scotland has completed two refurbishment projects at Falkirk Community Hospital. The £2.9 million schemes will provide mental health day care facilities along with an additional community hospital inpatient ward. The facilities are the result of a refurbishment programme for Wards
28/07/2015
ScottishPower Renewables has announced construction work is officially underway at the £300 million Kilgallioch Windfarm. A total of 96 turbines will be developed at the 32km2 site five kilometres south of Barrhill, South Ayrshire and five kilometres north east of New Luce, Dumfries and Galloway.
28/07/2015
The Rural Affairs Secretary has confirmed funding has been provided to First Milk's Cambeltown Creamery as part of its recovery project. A cheque for £311,000 was paid into First Milk's account to support its investment in new boilers for the facility. Further installments of the £416,000 food pro
28/07/2015
Fife Council has announced a drop-in event is to be held discussing proposals for a new housing development in Crombie. Plans include building 15 properties on the site of the former Crombie Primary School, a mix of one, two, three and four-bed bungalows and houses. The drop-in event is a chance f
28/07/2015
The John Muir Trust has announced work is underway on a mountain footpath in the Scottish highlands. A programme of repairs will be carried out by contractors Mountains Made Accessible to a footpath that leads from the main saddle (the Bealach a' Chornaidh) to the highest summit of Quinag. The mou
28/07/2015
Marshall Construction has announced it is underway with a development for Hillcrest Housing Association (HA) in Dundee. The new Dens Road development will deliver a range of affordable properties for Hillcrest HA via property developer Cullross. Marshall will build 21 one and two bedroom apartment
28/07/2015
Scottish energy company SSE has achieved a safety milestone on the Ferrybridge Multifuel 1 (FM1) project in West Yorkshire. The FM1 scheme is being developed on land adjacent to Ferrybridge C Power Station near Knottingley and is nearing the end of the construction phase. The project recently achi
28/07/2015
East Ayrshire Council has announced new homes have been developed in Galston. A total of ten new council properties were built at Jamieson Court. The houses include five three-bedroom homes and five two-bedroom homes; one is suitable for an older ambulant disabled person and another is specially d
28/07/2015
West Dunbartonshire Council has announced work is underway on the region's first co-located primary school development. The project will see Aitkenbar and St Peter's Primary School co-located along with a new Early Education and Childcare Centre (EECC) to replace the existing Andrew B Cameron and S
27/07/2015
SSE has announced the completion of a ten year project to develop a section of the Beauly-Denny overhead power line. Over 1,500 people worked on designing and building 539 steel towers in a 200km section between Beauly and the Wharry Burn near Dunblane. The new line reinforces the transmission net
27/07/2015
Scotland's First Minister has announced a series of new partnership agreements between Scottish and Chinese firms. The agreements, between ten Scottish companies and Chinese private sector partners, are estimated to be worth £43.15 million to the Scottish economy, creating 70 jobs. Among the agree
27/07/2015
Recent utility works in Aberdeen city centre have discovered the remains of a long-lost medieval friary. A total of 30 skeletons and the remains of the wall, possibly the east wall of Blackfriars church, have also been uncovered. Contractors first discovered the historic remains at the beginning o
27/07/2015
Inverclyde Council has announced the demolition of a former pub site in Port Glasgow. The site of Monty's Bar, which has been empty since a blaze in March 2009, was purchased by the council earlier this year. Now a demolition company has been brought in to tear down the building. Councillor Micha
27/07/2015
Scottish Water has announced an information event is to be held ahead of a water mains upgrade project in the Kilmacolm area. The company is planning to replace 2.6 miles of piping to continue providing fresh water for customers while also reducing the likelihood of bursts. The work, which will be
27/07/2015
ScotRail Alliance has confirmed that the Edinburgh-Glasgow main line will reopen as planned today 27 July. The reopening will follow the successful completion of the £17 million six-week Winchburgh Tunnel project. Engineers have been working to lower and relay track through the 330 metre-long tunn
24/07/2015
The Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced a new £2.2 million facility on Inverness Campus is now open. The new development offers opportunities for life science companies to be part of the 'wider collaborative centre for research and collaboration' on the 215 acre campus site. Inver
24/07/2015
Knight Property Group has announced the completion of its £40 million pavilion development at CityView Business Park in Aberdeen. The fourth and final pavilion has the capacity to accommodate up to 300 people over three floors and the potential to be sub-divided to accommodate more than one tenant.
24/07/2015
Every £1 million of Scottish industry output now supports 13 construction jobs, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The figure has dropped from 22 jobs supported by every £1 million of output in 2004. The latest official employment figures from the ONS reveals the industry employ
24/07/2015
Transport Scotland has announced ground investigations are to be carried out on small sections of the A9 between Perth and Inverness. The work will gain 'vital' information on the existing carriageway for the A9 Dualling programme beginning 3 August. Advance ground investigation works will be carr
24/07/2015
Falkirk Council has announced work to extend a car park in Camelon will begin on 26 July. A total of £48,000 is being invested in 24 extra car parking spaces at Camelon Crematorium. The upgrade works are expected to take four weeks. Councillor Dr Craig Martin said: "The car park extension is need
24/07/2015
South Lanarkshire Council has announced resurfacing work on the southbound A725 is scheduled to begin. The work will take place between Crossbaskets and Whirlies Roundabout from today 24 July until 29 July. Almost £230,000 is being invested on the road by Scotland TranSev, who are carrying out wor
24/07/2015
East Dunbartonshire Council has announced work is underway on Phase four of the Bishopbriggs Relief Road project. The £7.5 million scheme aims to cut congestion, support new investment, improve air quality and encourage active travel. Phase Four will replace the existing Westerhill Road and tie in
24/07/2015
Eco Insulate was recently requested to provide a solution to overcome excessive condensation in a Biomass store. The Biomass unit was newly installed at Blairgowrie High School in Perthshire but the hatch over the fuel store was badly affected by condensation resulting in moisture dripping onto the
23/07/2015
The Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables has said the UK Government's delay in awarding contracts for the renewables sector has left the industry 'in the dark'. The Scottish renewables energy sector faces uncertainty after the government ended the subsidies for onshore wind early. Scottish Renew
23/07/2015
SSE Renewables has started developing an extension to the Clyde wind farm situated between Biggar, Abington and Moffat. Work to build the additional 54 turbine wind farm will be managed by principal contractors Balfour Beatty. Development is expected to take place over a two year period mobilising
23/07/2015
The average decision time for a local development in 2014/15 was 10.1 weeks, according to statistics. The Official Statistics Publication also reveals the average decision time for a major development in 2014/15 was 36.6 weeks, two weeks slower than the average of 34.6 weeks in the previous year.
23/07/2015
The development of new council housing has risen 'rapidly' in Dufftown since work started in March, according to Moray Council. Roof's are already installed on the 19 energy efficient homes, which are due to be completed by the end of the year. Moray councillors have visited the site to review pro
23/07/2015
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have formed a steering group. The group will explore available options around the current network restrictions in the Outer Hebrides and investigating possible solutions which may accommodate additional renewable energ
23/07/2015
A new £1.6 million council home development has been opened by Princess Anne in North Lanarkshire. The Royal unveiled a commemorative plaque and spoke to residents at the site in Summerlee Street, Coatbridge where 14 new homes have been developed. The site is part of the council's £172 million 'Bu
23/07/2015
An outdoor play park has opened in Whinhall, Larnarkshire. The £144,000 project was funded by the council including Airdrie Local Area Partnership with a grant of £50,000 from WREN's FCC Community Action Fund. Features include an informal bike track, a large multi activity unit, a cable runway, a
23/07/2015
Fife Council and Police Scotland are warning residents to be alert against traders committing doorstep crime. Recently the council has heard of a trend where doorstep callers offer to clean out guttering in a ploy to gain customers trust. They will then state the roof requires repairs or tiles rep
22/07/2015
SSE has announced plans to develop a new £4 million visitor centre overlooking its Pitlochry Dam in Perthshire. The facility will utilise modern technology to showcase the role played by the engineers who brought hydro power to Scotland over 70 years ago. The new visitor centre will open in Autumn
22/07/2015
Transport Scotland has announced the A90 between the Ferrytoll and Admiralty junctions is to be closed in both directions due to roadworks. The closure will take place from 10pm on 24 July until 6am on 25 July. Transport Scotland states the closure is necessary to allow for the safe removal of exi
22/07/2015
Fife Council has invited the public to discuss proposals for a new housing development in the region. The private-developer's plan involves building 23 council homes at Monksmoss, Ladybank. The properties include four one-bed cottage flats, nine two-bed houses, six three-bed houses, two four-bed h
22/07/2015
Breedon Aggregates has appointed Gordon Liney as Commercial Director of its Scottish Business. Mr Liney will be responsible for the overall commercial direction of Breedon's quarrying operations in Scotland, providing commercial support to Breedon Scotland's Contracting Director. He has over 30 ye
22/07/2015
A further delay by the UK Government in providing clarity on support for renewables could "cause damage" to the industry, according to the Energy Minister. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has postponed "vital" announcements on Contracts for Difference until at least the autumn.
22/07/2015
Aberdeenshire Council has announced a project to improve council offices in Banff. The £1.75 million scheme, which is to begin on 27 July, is bringing several council teams together in the newly refurbished Banff Town House on Low Street. A Customer Service Point has been developed to provide face
22/07/2015
Funding has been agreed with West Lothian Council to help restore a historic well in the centre of Torpichen. The Jubilee Well dates from circa 1852, but was improved in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. It is a C listed historic site, but in a poor state of repair. The stone wor
22/07/2015
A number of infrastructure improvements are to be carried out to two public footbridges on the A899 dual carriageway in Livingston. Work is currently underway on Cousland Footbridge. Roadworks includes blast cleaning and repainting of the underdeck steelwork, repainting of concrete edge beams and
21/07/2015
South Ayrshire Council has announced it will develop a new leisure and community facility in Girvan and South Carrick. A funding award of £400,000 from sportscotland provided the final piece of the £5 million capital cost to build the facility. The council has committed a full £4 million investmen
21/07/2015
Morgan Sindall is to carry out vital infrastructure repair works at the Ruthven Bridge in Kingussie. The B970 Road will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians from 29 July for six weeks. The project includes an over £600,000 contract with Morgan Sindall, with 25% funding from Forestry Commission Sc
21/07/2015
Motherwell-based Easton Sales and Rentals has been contracted by Terex Trucks in Texas, USA. The Scottish company will distribute articulated dump trucks in the Greater Houston area. Jeff Udelson, of Easton Sales and Rentals, said: "After over 25 years of experience with Terex Trucks, we are excit
21/07/2015
Alyth Museum in Perth & Kinross is to remain closed until further notice, the local authority has announced, after the venue was damaged by flash flooding last Friday, 17 July. It is understood damage to the building was limited and did not affect the upper levels; however, the flood water reached
21/07/2015
Moray Council has announced it will reveal plans for a proposed £2.5 million development in Lhanbryde. The project involves building ten bungalows providing permanent homes and respite accommodation for adults with autism and communication difficulties. Plans for the purpose-built homes will be pu
21/07/2015
Scotland TranServ has announced it will carry out resurfacing works on the A725 in July. The roadworks will be carried out on behalf of Transport Scotland and involves an investment of almost £230,000. Work on the southbound A725 between Crossbaskets and Whirlies Roundabout will take place from 24
21/07/2015
Angus Council has completed work on a new £2 million housing development in Carnoustie. The 16 new affordable houses have been developed on Camus Crescent, a site formerly occupied by Camus House. Eleven properties are council homes for rent, specifically eight one-bedroom cottages, two two-bedroo
21/07/2015
Transport Scotland has announced further work is to be carried out on the A83. The work will investigate how the Old Military Road diversion route can be upgraded in the event of a landslide at the 'Rest and Be Thankful' viewpoint. Transport Scotland will look at options to improve the general lay
20/07/2015
A development by the Elsick Development Company (EDC) is entering its second stage as house-builders sign up to build the next 100 homes. Chapleton, located ten miles south of Aberdeen, has already seen over 70% of properties in the first release sold or reserved. EDC has sold land to the three ex
20/07/2015
New modern facilities have been opened at Girvan Harbour in South Ayrshire. Known as the Girvan Harbour Facilities, this latest development enhances the pontoons that were installed in 2013. The £465,000 project was led by South Ayrshire Council and was part funded with an award of £131,699 from t
20/07/2015
A small highland community is to benefit from a £300,000 project to improve a short section of 'life-line' public road. The scheme involves upgrading a section of the Polloch to Glenfinnan in-forest road. Timber lorries using the 50-year-old route have historically joined the single-track public r
20/07/2015
A new £85,000 play park has opened in Motherwell. The Calder Park facility contains new equipment, including a five bay swing, a giant rope swing, rope climbing features, a hammock, roundabouts, seating and grass mounding. A range of play equipment is also available for children under five-years-o
20/07/2015
Scotland TranServ has announced essential maintenance work is to begin on the M8 between Junctions 26 (Renfrew) and 27 (Hillington) on 20 July. The company will carry out the £220,000 resurfacing works on behalf of Transport Scotland. The work programme will last four nights, with a total closure
20/07/2015
ScottishPower Renewables has discussed contract opportunities with Siemens about the £2 billion East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm. The company announced over a month ago that Siemens was the preferred turbine supplier for the project, which will see up to 102 turbines with a capacity of seven mega
17/07/2015
Fulcrum has secured a project to deliver seasonal gas supplies to four major Scottish distilleries, Tamdhu, Dalmunach, Cardhu and Knockando. The company has been awarded an almost £4 million contract to install a 13 kilometre pipeline linking Scotland's main gas network to the distilleries located
17/07/2015
Scotland TranServ has announced resurfacing works are to take place on the A701 from Shieldhall to Blairhill Road. The £415,000 roadworks takes the total investment from Transport Scotland in Dumfries and Galloway in the past 12 months to over £4.5 million. Scotland TranServ will resurface almost
17/07/2015
Ryden has announced the expansion of its project management team. Donny McKinnon and Alan Booth have both joined the team and are based in the property consultants Glasgow office. Mr McKinnon joins as a Consultant, having 40 years' experience across the construction and development industry. He h
17/07/2015
Aberdeenshire Council are inviting road users to give their feedback as part of long-term improvement plans for a major northeast route. The council is working on a Route Improvement Strategy to shape how the A947 Banff-Aberdeen road is developed over the next 20 years. While work on local enginee
17/07/2015
McLaughlin and Harvey (M&H) has began working on the £30 million redevelopment of the Aberdeen Art Gallery. The Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall and Memorial Hall will be transformed through a significant investment. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) awarded a grant of almost £10 million to the programme,
17/07/2015
Safety cameras are being installed across the M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project. Scottish Roads Partnership (SRP), the consortium responsible for designing, building, financing and operating the project roads is installing safety cameras to reflect the significant increase in development wor
17/07/2015
CCG, one of River Clyde Homes' contractors building new homes in Port Glasgow, has donated a rotary cutter to a local community project. Parklea Branching Out is a voluntary organisation that provides local people with support needs giving them access to training, work experience, supported employm
17/07/2015
Following a comprehensive assessment of its work practices, eco Insulate has been welcomed into the Trusted Trader scheme run by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Similar schemes running in Dundee, Fife, East Lothian, West Lothian and Renfrewshire have proved successful. The scheme is aimed at the Ho
16/07/2015
Glenmuckloch Renewable Energy has submitted a planning application to build eight wind turbines in Dumfries and Galloway. The development will be located adjacent to the Glenmuckloch opencast coal site. If the application is successful, the eight turbines would coexist with two community turbines
16/07/2015
A new independent energy supply company has been launched. Our Power Energy is the first in the UK operating on a non-profit distributing basis, which plans to be selling heat and power to tenants in 200,000 homes across Scotland by 2020. Our Power is backed by a £2.5 million loan from the Scottis
16/07/2015
Data by the National Grid has revealed the importance of Longannet power station in Fife. The Winter Review and Consultation report found the margin of spare generating capacity could be as low as 1.2% for this coming winter, compared to 4.1% last winter. The report presents a review of the securi
16/07/2015
Resurfacing works are taking place on the A721 Carnwath Road in South Lanarkshire. The Kilncadzow Road in Clydesdale will be closed between Harelaw Roundabout and Craigenhill Road from 7am on 20 July until 26 July. An alternative route will be via the A721, A73 and A706. Councillor Christ Thompso
16/07/2015
SP Energy Networks is to install 1000 metres of new high voltage underground power cables in Langholm. The installation is part of a £750,000 local electricity network investment project. The new cabling will run from Meikleholm to the electricity substation on Caroline Street. Temporary four-way
16/07/2015
Work is scheduled to begin on a skate park extension in Cardenden. The site, located at Wallsgreen Park, will have additional equipment and lighting added to it, funded by the Council's area budget. Area Committte Chair, Councillor Willie Clarke and Executive Committee member Councillor Mark Hood
16/07/2015
Scottish Water has announced a half-mile long new sewer tunnel is to be installed beneath the streets of the Yoker area of Glasgow. The works are part of a £7 million project to help improve the water quality and natural environment of the River Clyde and tackle flooding issues. The scheme involve
16/07/2015
Fife Council has announced resurfacing works on the B920 from Stationhead Road, Lochgelly to Glencraig. The works will take place from 20 July for approximately three weeks. During the first week of works, the junction at Stationhead Road and Station Road will be closed to traffic, instead the cou
15/07/2015
East Lothian Council has announced the date for the controlled demolition of the Cockenzie Power Station chimney stacks. The date has been confirmed as 26 September following close consultation between ScottishPower, East Lothian Council and Police Scotland. The twin chimney stacks are both 149 me
15/07/2015
East Lothian Council has purchased a school in Tranent. The council bought St Joseph's School today 15 July. The acquisition means the council can now withdraw its planning application for a proposed development at Lewisvale. Councillor Shamin Akhtar said: "I am delighted to say that the council
15/07/2015
The National Trust for Scotland has unveiled a new adventure play park at Culzean Castle in Ayrshire. Adventure Cove, Culzean's adventure play park, is located at the Swan Pond and mimics many of Culzean's features. The park contains a viaduct, smuggler's caves and its own 'Eisentower' in honour o
15/07/2015
West Dunbartonshire Council has announced work is progressing on the new £1.8 million workshops at the Vale of Leven Industrial Estate. A total of 13 units are being developed offering opportunities for small and growing businesses to move into modern and purpose built accommodation. The workshops
15/07/2015
A section of a new shared-use cycle path linking Aberdeen city centre with the Robert Gordon University campus at Garthdee has been opened. The council has overseen the creation of the 0.7 mile stretch of the cycling-walking route along the north bank of the River Dee, between King George VI Bridge
15/07/2015
Aberdeenshire Council has announced a drop in information event is to be held as work begins on a new leisure facility. The sessions have been designed to let residents in Banff and around the Banff Academy know about the forthcoming works, likely disruption and the importance of construction site
15/07/2015
A programme of school improvements is underway in the Scottish Borders region. The projects are being led by the council's in-house team of architects and the works will be carried out by a variety of local contractors. A number of projects are centred on Early Years services and while not all wil
15/07/2015
An exhibition is to be held allowing the public to see and comment on initial design work for the A9 Dualling programme. The event in Pitlochry will put on show material for the A9 Pitlochry to Killiecrankie project. This is the latest in a series of exhibitions taking place across Perthshire whic
15/07/2015
Perth & Kinross Council has announced a successful bid has been made to the Scottish Government's Local Energy Challenge Fund. The council has been given a £20,000 contribution towards the feasibility stage of the River Tay Heat Pump and District Heating Network Project. The scheme aims to demonst
15/07/2015
The number of households in Scotland has increased, according to new National Records of Scotland (NRS) figures. In 2014, there were a total of 2.42 million households, an increase of 0.8% since 2013. Tim Ellis, the Chief Executive of NRS, said: "The number of households in Scotland grows every ye
14/07/2015
West Dunbartonshire Council has announced a deal to invest £15 million into redeveloping Queens Quay. The former John Brown's shipyard in Clydebank is set to be unlocked for future development. The deal will see essential infrastructure and ground works undertaken on the site, paving the way for o
14/07/2015
Scottish Water (SW) has announced the completion of a flooding project in East Dunbartonshire. The works involved improving the water water infrastructure and solving a flooding problem that had affected two properties in Torrance. Contractors working for SW finished the £420,000 project to instal
14/07/2015
Marshall Construction has been awarded a contract by Hillcrest Housing Association (HA) to develop housing at a site in Dundee. Hillcrest will deliver 32 affordable homes at the development on Sinclair Street. The houses will be a mixture of one and two bedrooms properties. The project aims to de
14/07/2015
Communities from Glasgow to western Harris are set to benefit from £500,000 in funding for projects involving the use of renewable energy. A third of the projects are specifically focused on town and city areas, building on the trend for community ownership of renewable energy sources in more rural
14/07/2015
West Lothian Council has announced the second phase of roadworks in the centre of Livingston. Refurbishment and resurfacing works will be carried out on 20 July to the Hospital Interchange Bridge on Alderstone Road. The road will be closed from its junction with Peel Roundabout to its junction wit
14/07/2015
Almost £1 million is to be spent on upgrading council houses across Falkirk. Upgrade works will be carried out on a total of 83 properties. Work is expected to get underway over the summer and will involve replacing rending and roofing at 36 properties in Bo'ness, 27 in Polmont and 20 in Maddiston
14/07/2015
Graham has been awarded a contract to fit out a Primark store in Edinburgh. The multi-million pound project involves the complete fit out of a 39,500 sq ft unit at Fort Kinnaird. Graham Interior Fit-Out will commence works on site in August and will remain onsite for 14 weeks allowing for a succes
14/07/2015
A wind farm in Kennoxhead, South Lanarkshire, has received planning consent while Limekiln Wind Farm in Caithness has been refused. Energy Minister Fergus Ewing announced consent was granted to the PNE WIND UK farm for 19 turbines to be developed with an installed capacity of 64.6 megawatts on land
10/07/2015
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has criticised the UK Government's decision to end the Renewables Obligation early, describing it as 'anti-business'. The Minister made his comments during an energy summit in Glasgow yesterday 9 July. Over 200 representatives from across the sector attended the meetin
10/07/2015
Moray Council has announced work is to begin on the first phase of a major heritage project in Elgin. The project is being funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. A new all-abilities path will be developed to the summit of Ladyhill, from where a monument of the fifth Duke of Gordon looks down on the
10/07/2015
Tenants and residents with timber houses in East Ayrshire are to benefit from a council investment. The Home Energy Efficiency Programme for Scotland (HEEPS) are also contributing towards the investment, which aims at making homes more energy efficient. Council leader Douglas Reid and Councillor E
10/07/2015
GAP Vehicle Hire has opened its first depot in Glasgow. The facility, located in South Street, houses a workshop that will offer customers a wide range of customisable options including the supply and fitting of wooden ply lining, shelving, tow bars, beacons, vehicle livery and more. The depot als
10/07/2015
Investigation work is set to begin on the southern section of the A9 between Birnam and Glen Garry next month. Transport Scotland has today 10 July announced the intention to award the contract to Fugro Seacore subject to completion of the mandatory standstill period. The deal, worth over £2.5 mil
10/07/2015
Scottish Water (SW) has announced a road closure due to repair work needing to be carried out on a burst water main. The region affected is the Knightswood area of Glasgow. A section of damaged road also needs to be repaired. A part of Rotherwood Avenue near its junction with Banner Drive is clos
10/07/2015
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) engineers are planning major work for households between Ullapool, Archiltibuie and Lochinver. Plans include strengthening the main overhead lines that supply electricity to approximately 1,200 homes. Due to a winter of severe storms, the investme
10/07/2015
Works on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedia-Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project will commence on 22 July. The rock drilling and blasting programme will start between Rothnick and Cleanhill, north of Cookney, where a section of the Fastlink will be developed. These works will help lower the gro
09/07/2015
The Director of Shelter Scotland has said the Government's decision to cut the housing benefit for 18-21-year-olds is 'shameful'. The policy was revealed yesterday along with the Chancellor's Budget announcement. Graeme Brown, Director of Shelter Scotland, said: "This is a youth tax and a shameful
09/07/2015
Orkney Council has agreed to proceed with proposals to enhance the Broad Street area of Kirkwall. A council meeting today 9 July voted in favour of adopting a 'masterplan' of the projects to be undertaken. Gillespies, the design team appointed by the Council, presented proposals and design options
09/07/2015
A total of 58 businesses have been selected to support the delivery of Scottish Water's (SW) new £3.5 billion investment programme. Selected following an extensive procurement process, the small to medium sized businesses form a framework of rural contractors. They will be used to support Scottish
09/07/2015
A new footpath at the Ford Bridge in Plains has been completed. The new £200,000 pathway was developed by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), charity Sustrans and the council. The local schools and community council were involved in the project design and planning. The pathway has been s
09/07/2015
A new car park has been officially opened in Coatbridge. The facility was made possible thanks to a partnership between Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) and North Lanarkshire Council. The car park is located beside Blairhill railway station. The park and ride provides 215 spaces plus 1
09/07/2015
Glasgow City Council will host an Affordable Warmth even this week. The exhibition will showcase the various programmes available for homes and businesses that offer reduced energy costs, tackle fuel poverty and reduce impact on the environment. The council's Affordable Warmth team will outline to
09/07/2015
Angus Council has announced its flood protection work within the southern reaches of Edzell's Wishop Burn is progressing. Works consist of the development of an upsized culvert, which will run under Dunlappie Road. A timber flood wall will also be built to prevent increased flows impacting propert
09/07/2015
The first of a number of steel beams for the Third Don Crossing has been lifted into place. The 60-tonne beam, which is a box-section girder, was manoeuvred into place on 8 July by a 1,000-tonne specially-constructed crane which was delivered to the Tillydrone site two weeks ago. A viewing area on
09/07/2015
East Dunbartonshire Council has announced it is to carry out a boiler installation programme in some of the regions schools. The scheme will replace the dated oil and gas heating systems with efficient biomass boilers in four primary schools and two secondary schools. The total cost of the investm
09/07/2015
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing is to meet with Scottish businesses and communities affected by the UK Government's decision to close the Renewables Obligation for onshore wind. A total of 130 businesses and communities will meet with the Mr Ewing later today 9 July in Glasgow. The event will provide
08/07/2015
BAM Properties has officially handed over CONNECT110NS to its owners Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management (Deutsche AWM). The official handover marks the completion of one of Scotland's most ambitious building projects on Queen Street in Glasgow. The project has transformed the city's Style Mile, pr
08/07/2015
A drop-in event is to take place in Fife giving the public an opportunity to discuss a proposed new housing development in the region. The exhibition will discuss proposals to develop 21 affordable homes, a mix of one and two bedroom flats, on Quality Street, Dysart. The proposed homes would be mi
08/07/2015
Midlothian Council has announced resurfacing work is taking place in Mayfield. The road leading up to Mayfield Library has been closed since 6 July and will reopen on 10 July. During this time there will only be pedestrian access to the library. (LM)
08/07/2015
Transport Minister Derek Mackay has visited a route of planned improvements for the A82 along the banks of Loch Lomond. Minister Mackay was driven in an HGV along the over ten mile section of the road between Tarbet and Inverarnan which is to be upgraded. Design work for the scheme is ongoing and
08/07/2015
A consultation is due to take place in Orkney helping to shape future development projects. The council is seeking ideas and views which will help formulate the next version of the county's Local Development Plan (LDP). The current plan provides key planning information for individuals, communitie
08/07/2015
A whisky distillery is scheduled to replace a pipe bridge that crosses a main road in Kirkwall. The pipe bridge is used to supply whisky from the Highland Park distillery to a loading bay for tankers. It also carries electrical and fuel supplies between distillery buildings. Graham Manson, the Hi
08/07/2015
Scottish Water (SW) has announced work is scheduled to upgrade water mains in the Cumnock area. Contractors working for Scottish Water, Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) will begin work on approximately 20 July to replace 5.3 miles of water mains with new plastic pipes. The replacement pipes are less
08/07/2015
Scottish Enterprise (SE) has confirmed funding of £10 million towards developing the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC). The funding will focus on creating a venue that can compete on an international scale. Over the next ten years, the AECC is expected to contribute an additiona
08/07/2015
Early ground works are underway on primary school site in East Dunbartonshire. Building work on the Lenzie Moss Primary School site will start later in the summer after ground works are completed. Ten pupils from Lenzie and Lenzie Moss Primary Schools, Council Leader Rhondda Geekie and both headte
08/07/2015
Members of the Scottish Timber Trade Association, (STTA), recently met in Stirling for a presentation on the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) by Enforcement Officers from the National Measurement & Regulation Office (NMRO), the Government agency responsible for enforcement of the Regulation. The EUTR,
07/07/2015
Scottish Borders Council has announced Phase Two of works on a flood protection scheme in Jedburgh is to get underway in September. The second phase of the Skiprunning Burn Flood Protection Scheme includes: • Work at the Larkhall Farm culvert to build up its resilience. • A new debris trap at Wil
07/07/2015
North Lanarkshire Council has announced its housing service has passed a Risk Assessment by the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR). The SHR is an organisation that safeguards and promotes the interest of over 500,000 local authority tenants cross Scotland. It recently carried out a detailed risk ass
07/07/2015
Survey work and public consultation for a heritage and local conservation scheme in an Aberdeenshire town is now underway. The Fraserburgh 2021 Townscape Heritage and Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme plans to invest £5 million of funding into the town. Funding will come from a number of diffe
07/07/2015
A 'natural play' area is to open for the first time in Orkney on 9 July. The new Summerdale Park is the first of its kind in the region. Phillips and Green Building Services designed and built the facility. Sam Green, a partner with Phillips and Green Building Services, said: "It was a massive re
07/07/2015
McLaughlin & Harvey has been appointed as main contractor for a car park extension at Glasgow Fort. The firm will deliver the steel framed multi-storey car park creating 601 new car-parking spaces along with four restaurant units at the destination leisure facility. The new car park will be locate
07/07/2015
The Highland Council has announced the refurbishment of a primary school in Inverness has been completed. Following the completion of the £1.5 million Central Primary School project, Councillor Drew Millar reopened the two Victorian buildings at the school on 30 June. The scheme was led by LDN Arc
07/07/2015
Work is underway to refurbish four primary schools in Moray. The £17 million project will result in major improvements at Applegrove in Forres, Millbank in Buckie, Seafield in Elgin and St Gerardine in Lossiemouth. The work will bring the schools condition up to a standard that will be fit for the
07/07/2015
East Ayrshire Council has announced restoration work is about to begin at Dunstonhill surface mine. The works will be delivered by Hargreaves working in conjunction with the council and Mine Restoration. A team of 26 workers selected from the local community will restore 129 hectares, taking appro
07/07/2015
Fife Council has invited the public to discuss proposals for a new housing development in the region. Plans include building 24 council homes, a mix of houses, cottage flats and bungalows, on the grounds of the former Kennoway Primary School in Langside Crescent. The council's Affordable Housing T
07/07/2015
Seven new benches have been installed at a park in West Dunbartonshire. A grant of over £2,800 was given from the Scottish Government's Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets fund and sustainable charity Sustrans. The funding enabled the council to purchase six recycled benches, while a timber memoria
06/07/2015
Work by cladding firm Curtis Moore is progressing at a new Audi dealership in Aberdeen. John Clark Motor Group announced plans to invest over £9 million in the development by the end of 2014. The project, in partnership with Balmoral Group, will be the first of its kind in Scotland. The 59,860 sq
06/07/2015
Development has began on a new £25 million green energy centre in north east Fife. A visit from the Deputy First Minister John Swinney marked the official start of construction work on the Guardbridge site. The biomass facility, using only wood from sustainable local sources, will be built on the
06/07/2015
A viewing area in Aberdeen is being built so the public can watch steel beams for the £18 million Third Don Crossing being lifted into place. The 60-tonne beams, which are box-section girders, were delivered for the project two weeks ago. They were transported to the site in six sections, four to
06/07/2015
Robertson Construction has been appointed to deliver the new Timmergreens and Warddykes primary schools in Arbroath. Following the collapse of original contractors Muirfield Contracts, the council's procurement partner Hubco has formally appointed Robertson. The £12.6 million first phase of the Ar
06/07/2015
A £4.4 million revamp of a Stratheden Hospital in Cupar is getting underway. The development of the new Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (IPCU) has reached a milestone. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined NHS Fife chief executive Paul Hawkins in a sod-cutting ceremony today 6 July. The First Min
06/07/2015
The Forth Bridge has been officially recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 125-year-old bridge is Scotland's sixth heritage site, joining Edinburgh Old and New Towns, the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, New Lanark, the Antonine Wall and St Kilda. The bridge spans along the Firth of Forth and
03/07/2015
Heavy plant and machinery equipment has been on the site of a road expansion in Moray. The new Edgar Road extension in Elgin will form the access road to the proposed Elgin High School. The roadworks will take approximately 13 weeks, creating a new access for both Greenwards Primary along with the
03/07/2015
A new £8 million mental health facility has opened in Dundee. The Young People's Unit provides a 12 bed inpatient unit, including family accommodation for parents. Features include private outdoor spaces, an education facility and a gym. In addition, all bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. The fac
03/07/2015
An educational and research base in North Ayrshire has been described as 'thriving' following a significant investment. Two years ago the Millport Field Centre was temporarily closed with its future uncertain. However the base, used for marine science field study and training, is now successful fo
03/07/2015
Scottish Water (SW) has announced work will soon begin on a £1.7 million project reducing the risk of flooding issues in Fife. Work on Kirk Street in Kincardine will take place on the grassed area to the rear of Tulliallan Primary School and will require closure to a section of the street. Access
03/07/2015
West Lothian Council has announced work is set to resume on a project to restore an old dam wall in the region. The scheme involves refurbishing the century-old dam structure at Beecraigs Loch. Over the past six months, nearly 13,000 stone cobbles were replaced along the face of the wall, each sto
03/07/2015
A new Business Centre in West Calder has been opened by the local council. Following a £250,000 refurbishment, the building is now home to 18 purpose built business units. The units are occupied with a mix of tenants from West Calder Workspace, which is no longer suitable for modern businesses, ne
03/07/2015
SP Energy Networks is to begin installing new underground cables in Edinburgh. Following an agreement with the city council, the company will start the cable project that will allow for the demolition and future development of the new St James Quarter. SP Energy Networks will be working between Br
03/07/2015
A paddling pool in the Highlands has delayed opening due to an assessment being carried out at the facility. Significant repairs are required for the pool at Nairn Links. Local councillors have approved temporary repairs to take place while a longer term solution is investigated. Works will start
02/07/2015
The High School of Dundee has announced plans to transform Dundee's former Head Post Office into a multi-million pounds Arts centre. The school is working with renowned architects Page\Park to finalise the plans and designs for the redevelopment. The building will provide learning and teaching fac
02/07/2015
Angus Council has announced resurfacing work will take place on a footpath in Forfar. Work to the walkway at Myre Road will begin on 6 July and last for approximately five days. Phase one of works is scheduled to last for two days. During this time, there will be no access from Castle Street to M
02/07/2015
A new secondary school being developed in Fife will be named Levenmouth Academy. The name was chosen following a consultation with current and future pupils. The school is part of the council's Building Fife’s Future £200 million plus programme. The building will benefit from the use of natural l
02/07/2015
A new cycle and pedestrian path has been revealed in Linlithgow. The new local authority and Sustrans funded ramp is now open to the public for use. The £230,000 project provides a 323 metre long and three metre wide ramp from the canal towpath and Xcite Linlithgow Leisure Centre. A two metre wid
02/07/2015
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has launched its M&S Community Energy Fund. The funding provides up to £400,000 supporting community renewable energy projects and technologies across the UK. The launch coincides with M&S Energy's proposals to supply 100% of its electricity from renewable sources. The com
02/07/2015
The Highland Council has announced measures to be taken reducing a potentially harmful radioactive gas in three schools. The local authority began an inspection programme for levels of naturally occurring radon gas at 34 schools throughout the region last year in November. In April, it was reveale
02/07/2015
A project to refurbish and extend a skatepark in West Lothian has been completed. The £300,000 scheme to redevelop Livingston Skatepark was funded by the council's Open Space Capital Programme. Wheelscape was appointed as main contractor in 2014. Works include extending the facility with addition
02/07/2015
East Dunbartonshire Council has announced investigation work will be carried out at Burgh Hall car park next week. The works are part of a project to redevelop the existing hall into a new modern community hub facility in Bearsden. Some areas of the car park and public toilet will be closed from 7
01/07/2015
An application has been submitted for an extension to a wind farm in Scotland. SSE is seeking permission from the Scottish Government to expand the Gordonbush facility near Brora, Sutherland. If successful, the energy company suggested a 16-turbine Section 36 proposal has the potential to provide
01/07/2015
Scotland TranServ has announced a safety programme to improve road measures on the A78 at Fairlie. The company will carry out resurfacing works on behalf of Transport Scotland. Further works include the addition of a high friction surface at The Causeway junction. The new road surface will enhanc
01/07/2015
A bridge has been closed in Cairngorms National Park after small pieces of asbestos were discovered along the pathway. The hazardous material was found on 730 metres of path constructed in Ellan Wood Carr-Bridge. The path has been closed until the risk has been fully assessed. Pete Crane, Head of
01/07/2015
Argyll and Bute Council has announced it will carry out further roadworks due to a manufacturing issue with recently laid tarmac. Road teams will begin working on the bottom half of Argyll Street in Lochgilphead within the next fortnight. The tarmac had been overheated during the manufacturing pro
01/07/2015
Work is underway on laying turf for a raised landform in Moray. 10,000 tonnes of surplus soil from the town's flood alleviation scheme has been brought in by lorry to Elgin's Cooper Park over the past two weeks. It has been shaped by machinery into a two metre high viewing area. It will provide a
01/07/2015
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded grants for the restoration of two historic parks in East Ayshire. The awards amounting to £7.2 million will be invested in both Dean Castle Park in Ayrshire and Lews Castle Grounds in Stornoway. Over £3 million will be spent on Dean Castle Park, with pro
01/07/2015
Aberdeenshire Council has opened a new office in Peterhead. The £5 million Buchan House offers a range of council services. The building was developed on a derelict brownfield site at St Peter Street. The council awarded the £5 million contract to Robertson Construction following a tender process
01/07/2015
Stone cladding initially has some negative perceptions to overcome – high cost and that enduring image in many people’s minds of the garish yellow and blue stone cladding applied to the Duckworth’s terraced house in Coronation Street. Despite such perceptions, insulated stone cladding could well re
