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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for February 2017
28/02/2017
Work on a £31.4 million flood alleviation project in the Scottish Borders is now complete. The Selkirk flood protection scheme was officially opened by Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham on Monday, 27 February. The development was built by RJ McLeod and construction got underway in January
28/02/2017
A new £18.6 million relief road has been opened in South Lanarkshire. The 7.3 metre Cathkin Relief Road, between the junctions of the existing Cathkin Bypass/Burnside Road and Fernhill Road/Croftfoot Road/Blairbeth Road in Rutherglen, has been built as part of the £1.13 billion Glasgow City Region
28/02/2017
The Scottish Government has awarded nearly £9 million towards an office space refurbishment project in Edinburgh. The scheme at Greenside is being developed by the Chris Stewart Group and aims to provide 35,000 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation over five floors. The building, which has been un
28/02/2017
Interserve has reported a £94.1 million loss in its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2016. With revenue remaining at £3.2 billion, the major loss is due to the company making a £160m provision as its exits the energy from waste sector. Last year, Interserve was removed from the Glasgo
28/02/2017
Local residents are being invited to have their say on a draft open space strategy for Moray. Councillors recently approved the draft document which sets out how to help protect and promote open space in the region, such as public parks, play spaces, sports areas, woodland and green corridors. It
28/02/2017
Demolition contractor George Beattie Ltd has started work to redevelop Ayr's historic town centre as part of a major regeneration project. The company has started preparing a number of buildings on the town's High Street for demolition as part of the construction of a new Riverside Block. The 40-w
28/02/2017
Aberdeen City Council is to invest £826,000 to upgrade play parks throughout the city. The funding has been approved in addition to £590,000 agreed at last month's meeting of the Communities, Housing and Infrastructure committee. Play areas to be upgraded throughout 2017/18 are: Seaton Gardens Sou
28/02/2017
Real estate agency Savills is expanding its development team in Scotland. The company has appointed Bruce Patrick as its Head of Commercial and Mixed Use Development in the country. He will be assisted by Ebba Mowat, based in Savills Glasgow office, who has significant experience of working with k
28/02/2017
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced over £6 million of funding to help preserve Scotland's historic town centres. Seven communities will benefit from the £6.2m boost via the latest round of Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) funding. Projects in Rothesay, Penicuik, Union St
28/02/2017
A road resurfacing project is to begin next month in the Scottish Borders. Work to repair the A7 road will start on Monday, 20 March. The three-day closure at Crookston will last until Wednesday, 22 March. Afterwards, a two-day works programme will begin on Thursday, 23 March until Friday, 24 Marc
27/02/2017
The University of St Andrews has unveiled plans to redevelop its Eden Campus at Guardbridge. The £24 million scheme, which is part of the £1.84 billion Tay Cities Deal, would see 500 new jobs created with an additional 5,500 sq m of existing derelict buildings redeveloped. The University has alrea
27/02/2017
Plans by Aberdeen Football Club (FC) to create a new stadium and training facilities at Kingsford are being backed by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) and the Scottish Football Association (SFA). Both organisations have written in support of the development to the city council, with
27/02/2017
West Dunbartonshire Council has approved an Outline Business Case to redevelop the former Exxon site in Bowling. The £28 million scheme will see a new major industrial and commercial development created at the site, as well as a new road to provide an alternative route in and out of West Dunbartons
27/02/2017
CCG has started work to build 40 new council homes in West Dunbartonshire. The £4.8 million scheme is being delivered at Singer Street and Second Avenue in Clydebank. Completion is scheduled for early 2018. The homes will consist of a mix of terraced houses, townhouses, wheelchair-friendly bungalo
27/02/2017
Plans have been approved by West Dunbartonshire Council to purchase a former shipyard as part of the regeneration of Clydebank's Queens Quay. The local authority will buy a 1.178 hectare area on the former John Brown Shipyard site from Clydeside Regeneration Limited (CRL) for £1.82 million. The de
27/02/2017
Property and workplace design group, Space Solutions, has announced a merger with workplace design specialist, haa design. haa's 10-strong team will relocate to Space Solutions' Glasgow office during the first quarter of this year, working closely alongside the company while retaining its own brand
27/02/2017
The Scottish Government has revealed plans for a maintenance investment boost across the country's trunk roads network. The maintenance budget is being increased by £34 million to over £199m in 2017/18, allowing for further safety work, inspections and bridge maintenance to be carried out with addi
27/02/2017
Scottish Water has started work on a £7.1 million river environmental improvement project in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. The scheme aims to improve the river water quality in the Levern Water, which flows into the White Cart Water and the River Clyde. Features include installing new waste water i
27/02/2017
A new community and sports centre is set to open in Banff, Aberdeenshire. The Deveron Community & Sports Centre forms part of a wider £12.5 million development of sports and community facilities in Banff and Macduff. Facilities include a climbing wall, four-court sports hall, two squash courts, fi
27/02/2017
Ground investigation work is to begin on the £3 billion A9 Dualling programme. The scheme will examine ground conditions of the carriageway between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig. The work, which is expected to take six weeks to complete, will get underway on Monday, 06 March. A spokesperson for Tra
24/02/2017
The European Union (EU) has agreed to back a 650km electricity connection project between Scotland and Norway. A total of €10 million is being allocated to support the £1.3 billion development, which will see an HVDC interconnector built between Boddam in Aberdeenshire and Eidfjord in Norway. The
24/02/2017
Scottish military bases are to receive a £1.7 billion upgrade investment from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The funding was confirmed by Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon as the MOD's Defence Board convened in Edinburgh today, 24 February. Key investment features include: • £1.3bn into upgrad
24/02/2017
Morgan Sindall has started work to build a new £13 million primary school in Aberdeen. The new Stoneywood School is being built on the site of the former Bankhead Academy, which was destroyed by a fire in 2012. It will be able to house the 434 pupils currently attending the existing Stoneywood Sch
24/02/2017
A major regeneration scheme in Edinburgh has been shortlisted for three accolades at the RICS Awards 2017. The Schoolhouse, located in Niddrie Mill, was delivered by CCG for Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association (HA). The project has been selected for three RICS awards across the Regeneration, Re
24/02/2017
Work is continuing on the £745 million Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. The Connect Roads consortium is to begin installing apparatus under the A90 bridge and undertake other preparatory works in advance of the demolition and reconstruction of the structure
24/02/2017
North Lanarkshire Council is to discuss investing £53 million to build new schools across the region. Members of the Schools and Centres 21 group have recommended approving the funding package, which will see six primary schools rebuilt in Chryston, Gartcosh, Bellshill and Newmains. Cllr Frank McN
24/02/2017
Renfrewshire Council has agreed to back funding proposals for a new £2.1 million athletics facility in Renfrewshire. The council will allocate £500,000 over the next two years for the indoor training centre at Linwood's On-X sports centre. The project will be built alongside the outdoor track and
24/02/2017
Progress is continuing on drawing up a strategy for future development to the east of Inverness. The Highland Council's City of Inverness Area Committee approved elements of a new draft Inverness East Development Brief on Thursday, 23 February. Feedback generated via public workshops and an online
24/02/2017
Work to repair a storm damaged waste water pipe in Hawick is now complete. The £1.2 million project was carried out by Morrison Construction on behalf of Scottish Water at Duke Street/Noble Place. The pipe was damaged on the side of the river Teviot when a section of the river bank broke away duri
24/02/2017
A new day care centre for older people has been opened in Glasgow. The Wallacewell Day Care Centre in Balornock was developed as part of a £100 million council investment to transform residential and day care services for the city's older people. Features include activity rooms, lounges, a treatme
23/02/2017
CH2M Hill has secured a design contract for a new bridge between Govan and Partick in Glasgow. The engineering consultancy was selected by the council to draw up designs for the new structure, which is set to begin construction in 2019. The company has delivered a number of bridges across the Rive
23/02/2017
A new £8.8 million school has been opened in the Western Isles. Sgoil Uibhist a' Tuath is the seventh school to open in the Outer Hebrides in the last six years and was built by main contractors Robertson on behalf of Willmott Dixon. A total of £6.6m was invested by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, whil
23/02/2017
River Clyde Homes has submitted plans for a £2.6 million housing development in Greenock. The company is proposing to build 20 new terraced and semi-detached homes in the Mallard Crescent area. The homes, which have been designed by Chameleon Homes, will be built on the site of a former block of f
23/02/2017
Morgan Sindall has started work on the £3 million Ballater Old Royal Station restoration project in Aberdeenshire. The scheme will see the listed building restored as an important heritage asset and is to be complete by the end of this year. The works are being carried out after the building was n
23/02/2017
Falkirk Council is to invest over £104 million in housing across the region until 2020. In its new £330m budget for 2017/18, a total of £17.5m will be spent on improvements to around 6,000 properties across the area. Key highlights include: • £8.7m for re-roofing and roughcasting • £2.2m for rep
23/02/2017
Work on a £7 million school rebuild project in Inverclyde is now complete. The scheme was carried out at St Patrick's Primary in Greenock. The original building was to be refurbished as part of the council's £270m schools estate programme. However, the cost of building a new school at the same sit
23/02/2017
New figures have revealed first-time buyers (FTBs) in Scotland borrowed £3.4 billion in 2016. Data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) states the figure is up 5% on the previous year, totalling 31,400 loans. Chief Executive of Homes for Scotland, Nicola Barclay, said while the trade body wa
23/02/2017
Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) are continuing work on a £1.8 million water infrastructure upgrade in the Highlands. The contractor is installing a new 2.6 mile-long water main from the junction of the A837 and the B869 roads, just north of Lochinver, to the Achmelvich Water Treatment Works (WTW).
23/02/2017
Weir Group has reported a 22% drop in profit before tax in its 2016 full year financial results. With revenue also falling 2% to £1,845 million (2015: £1,880m), the company said it was impacted by a severe downturn in the North American oil and gas market. However Jon Stanton, Chief Executive Offi
23/02/2017
Darroch and Allan has started work to repair a iconic Elgin landmark in Moray. The company is restoring the B-Listed Muckle Cross monument in the town centre. The £45,000 project involves preserving the structures historic fabric, which was showing signs of significant decay and deterioration. The
23/02/2017
Have you noticed a build up of Dust on your Goods and Racking systems? Has your automated scanning systems stopped functioning? Do your employees complain of respiratory problems? If you answered yes to any of these questions your warehouse could be suffering from poor air quality. These problems c
22/02/2017
Celtic Football Club (FC) has submitted plans to create a new hotel and museum facility next to its Celtic Park stadium. The Club announced today, 22 February, that it would submit a Proposal of Application Notice to Glasgow City Council for the scheme. Features include building a new hotel, a ret
22/02/2017
Over 400,000 new workers are needed each year until 2021 if Britain is to deliver its construction needs, according to a new report by industry consultant Arcadis. The Arcadis Talent Scale has been developed to measure the extent of the UK's skills crisis across the infrastructure and house buildin
22/02/2017
Work is continuing on a new £18.8 million school in Renfrewshire. The new Riverbrae School in Linwood is on schedule to open in August. The purpose-built facility will replace Clippens and Kersland Schools as well as Hollybush Pre-Five Centre. It will offer accessibility for pupils with physical o
22/02/2017
West Lothian Council has unveiled plans for a major housing investment across the region. At a meeting earlier this week, Councillors agreed over £123 million will be spent on delivering a housing service and improving council homes next year. This includes a £77m investment in the local authority
22/02/2017
Midlothian Council has started hunting for a designer to draw up plans for a redevelopment project in Newtongrange. The scheme involves revitalising the town centre to create a mixed-use development in and around the Borders Railway station. The local authority is now inviting bids to be submitted
22/02/2017
Local residents are being invited to view a new £3.8 million primary school in Dailly. The council will host an open doors event at the facility between 3.30pm – 4.30pm on Thursday, 02 March. The project was delivered by Morrison Construction and hub South West Scotland. The new building has rep
22/02/2017
Scotland TranServ is to begin a £117,000 resurfacing project on the M74 Motorway. The company will carry out improvements to around 400 metres of the route between Junction 8 and Junction 10 of the M74 southbound, including a lane of the motorway's southbound carriageway. To carry out the scheme,
22/02/2017
South Lanarkshire Council is inviting residents to submit their views on its proposed new Local Development Plan (SLLDP2) next month. The strategy will form the basis of the council's decisions relating to new development proposals throughout the area. The current LDP and associated statutory supp
22/02/2017
BAM Nuttall has started trialling new technology which monitors the tiredness levels of construction workers. The wearable technology, Life by SmartCap, consists of a LifeBand which can be worn on its own or worn inside a worker's safety helmet. Five of the units are currently being tested on one
22/02/2017
Astrak UK, part of the Astrak Group of companies have recently been appointed the UK dealer for Berco S.p.A. for their extensive range of crawler undercarriage parts. The partnership between Berco and Astrak will focus on making available Berco's extensive range of premium quality undercarriage co
21/02/2017
South Ayrshire Council has approved plans for a major mixed-use regeneration project in Ayr. The 'masterplan' from Ayr Renaissance, which includes transforming a neglected part of the town centre into a new major public realm, was prepared by architects Niall McLaughlin and Charles Jencks. Feature
21/02/2017
Fion Construction is continuing work to improve facilities at the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre near Fort William. A new 31-tonne all-abilities bridge has been successfully installed over the River Nevis adjacent to the Centre. The structure, which has span of 42 metres, was fabricated by A.J. Engine
21/02/2017
East Lothian Council has revealed plans to invest £144 million towards building and maintaining homes across the region. Over the next five years, £85m will be provided to develop new local authority housing, while £59m is being allocated to modernise and extend existing homes. A total of 35 new h
21/02/2017
The Scottish Government is to award £6.5 million towards the Clyde Gateway regeneration project in Glasgow. The funding, subject to parliamentary approval, was confirmed by Housing Minister Kevin Stewart during a visit to the site today, 21 February. A total of £5.5m will come directly from the Go
21/02/2017
Glasgow City Council is to fund half of the Burrell Collection's estimated refurbishment costs. Councillors approved funding of up to £27.3 million at an Executive Committee meeting last week. This new commitment, on top of a pledge of £5.3m, takes the local authorities project funding up to £33m
21/02/2017
Contractor Pat Munro Ltd has completed a road improvement project in the Highlands. The company carried out road strengthening works along Swordale Road in Evanton. Designed by Arvikaconsult Ltd, the scheme included resurfacing, extending passing places and ditching/drainage works. The Strategic
21/02/2017
The Scottish Federation of Housing Association (SFHA) has strengthened its executive team by appointing Sarah Boyack as Head of Public Affairs. Ms Boyack, who will be responsible for the organisation's policy, research and media work, will take up her new role from the end of this month. SFHA said
21/02/2017
Waverley Tweed Ltd has completed work on a new 'affordable' housing project in the Scottish Borders. The developer has built three one-bedroom flats on a gap site in Innerleithen High Street, as well as six two-bedroom properties on an adjacent site at 10/14 Waverley Road. An agreement was reached
21/02/2017
Energy Action Scotland has awarded £100,000 towards developing energy efficiency measures for cancer patients in Shetland. The grant funding includes improving insulation in the homes of cancer patients and fitting energy-efficient heating systems where needed. Other features involve replacing boi
21/02/2017
Work to build 15 new council homes in Fife is now complete. The new 'affordable' housing was built on the site of a former communal car park in Methil. The Durie Street homes are part of Fife Council's Affordable Housing Programme, which aims to deliver 2,700 new 'affordable' homes by May. The pr
20/02/2017
New research has found potential oil and gas wells could exist in the Rockall Basin area of the North Atlantic. The findings have been unveiled after geologists from the University of Aberdeen carried out a study of the latest seismic data supplied by the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) and Petroleum G
20/02/2017
A public consultation is to be held on plans to upgrade a carriageway in South Lanarkshire. The £23 million dual carriageway scheme involves improving Greenhills Road and Strathaven Road in East Kilbride. Proposals include upgrades from High Common Road to the Torrance Roundabout on the A726 Strat
20/02/2017
The Scottish Government is being called on to create a new manufacturing strategy for the country. With new figures revealing unemployment has risen for a third time in the row, union Unite is calling on Ministers to make a further investment in apprenticeships to support new skills. New research
20/02/2017
BAE Systems has selected Morgan Sindall to deliver a new transport interchange between Glasgow and Greenock. The £14.1 million Bishopton Interchange scheme involves building Junction 29A on the M8 Motorway, featuring new on and off slip roads being built where the A8 currently passes over the M8.
20/02/2017
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced over 100 organisations across Scotland are to receive funding to help tackle climate change. Almost £10 million is being allocated from the Climate Challenge Fund, which supports projects that inspire people to take action against climate change. Since
20/02/2017
Kier Construction has started work on a £1.1 million refurbishment project in East Dunbartonshire. The Bishopbriggs War Memorial Hall upgrade scheme got underway on Monday, 13 February. Features include a full refurbishment to the main and lesser hall, a new kitchen, fully refurbished toilets thro
20/02/2017
A new £8.2 million community campus has been opened in South Ayrshire. The Tarbolton Community Campus, which was built by Morrison Construction, was officially unveiled on Friday, 17 February. The scheme is part of a £94m pipeline of works being delivered across South Ayrshire in the next 18 month
20/02/2017
A joint venture (JV) between Balfour Beatty, Carillion and Galliford Try has revealed plans to increase the safety of construction works on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie-Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. Aberdeen Roads Limited will start installing speed cameras along the A90 at Stoneha
20/02/2017
Work is underway to repair a burst water main in the Highlands. Scottish Water is carrying out the project at Barn Church Road in Culloden. The three-day scheme, which is being delivered at the junction with Tower Road, involves repairing the road surface and appliance. Scottish Water said it apo
20/02/2017
David Ogilvie Engineering has completed a £60,000 refurbishment project in Aberdeen. The former Mr Therm train and its carriages have been re-installed at Seaton Park having undergone repairs and new painting work. The refurbishment is part of the City Council's £130,000 spend on regenerating the
17/02/2017
Plans have been approved for a major £1 billion University of Glasgow development project. The city council has granted permission for the former Western Infirmary site to be transformed into new campus featuring world-class teaching, learning and research facilities. Designed by Aecom and 7N Arch
17/02/2017
Transport Scotland has published Made Orders for a major road junction project in Aberdeen. The A90/A96 Haudagain Improvement scheme aims to alleviate traffic congestion at the Haudagain Roundabout. Jacobs UK was appointed as design consultants for the scheme in 2013 and confirmed the preferred op
17/02/2017
Funding has been approved to help create a new innovation district in Glasgow city centre. The City Council has agreed to develop a £30m Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) to help fund the scheme. The project will be developed in the Merchant City and the West End, anchored around the Universities of S
17/02/2017
Work is continuing on the £37 million upgrade of Marr College in South Ayrshire. The project is being delivered by BDP and Kier. The first phase of the scheme was officially opened in January 2017. With the next phase of work scheduled to be complete by the end of this year, the public are invited
17/02/2017
Up to £34 million is to be invested to improve housing conditions in the south Glasgow area of Govanhill. The four-year scheme, unveiled by the Scottish Government and the city council, plans to acquire up to 350 homes and bring them into the social rented sector. The investment will build on the
17/02/2017
Work is continuing on a £530,000 bridge reconstruction project in Aberdeen. Repairs to the Rob Roy Bridge at Peterculter are scheduled to finish on 21 February. The work was necessary in order to safeguard the 19th century structure's reliability. The original masonry arch is circa 1800 and the a
17/02/2017
A £14 million sports facility is to be created in Renfrewshire. Plans have been approved by councillors to regenerate Ferguslie Park, as well as investing in housing in the Tannahill Road and Tannahill Crescent area. The proposals have been by community consultation undertaken by the council in su
17/02/2017
A pilot strategy which guides development activity in the Pentland Firth and Orkney waters has been shortlisted for a national award. The Marine Spatial Plan has been announced as a finalist in the category for Excellence in Plan Making Practice at the Royal Town Planning Institute's (RTPI) Awards
17/02/2017
Scottish Water is set to begin maintenance work in Inverness. Contractors working on behalf of the utility company will start carrying out upkeep work to apparatus on Green Drive and Ness Walk from Monday, 20 February. In order to deliver the scheme safely, temporary traffic restriction orders wil
17/02/2017
Work is to begin on a recycling centre upgrade project in Angus. The extension scheme at Montrose Recycling Centre is part of a redesign of the region's recycling centre services aimed at achieving £250,000 in savings. To allow work to take place, the site will be closed for 12 weeks from Monday,
16/02/2017
Orkney-based environmental services firm Aquatera has secured a consultancy contract for a major tidal energy project in Japan. The company will carry out an environmental impact assessment for underwater turbines in Nagasaki as part of its proposed tidal test site. The contract was confirmed as E
16/02/2017
Plans have been revealed to build 110,000 new homes across the Glasgow City Region (GCR). The eight councils which make up the GCR have published a joint economic strategy action plan to take forward between now and 2035. Proposals to kick start collaboration on jobs, skills and inclusive growth i
16/02/2017
Progress is continuing on a residential project in Glasgow. CCG is building a new seven-storey structure containing 42 flats on Ellerslie Road in Yoker. The project is being delivered for Sanctuary Scotland and will offer 'affordable' living to the organisation's tenants once completed in autumn 2
16/02/2017
South Lanarkshire Council has revealed plans to build 1,000 new homes across the region by 2022. Unveiling the local authority's 2017/18 Budget, Council Leader Eddie McAvoy announced proposals to double the council's housebuilding programme. He also revealed plans to extend the roads improvement p
16/02/2017
Cala Group has reported a "strong" first half performance in its trading update for the six months to 31 December 2016. The company is predicting another record year of revenue and profits, with 17 sites (1,469 plots) contracted during the period, presenting a potential gross development value (GDV
16/02/2017
A new £38.9 million community campus has been opened in Angus. The new Forfar Community Campus, built by Robertson Tayside in partnership with hub East Central Scotland, was officially unveiled today, 16 February. The facility accommodates three elements of the community; the children and young pe
16/02/2017
Over £2 million has been awarded to a number of community projects across Scotland. A total of 11 schemes have secured £2.1m from the Scottish Land Fund, which will allow local groups to purchase land for community ownership. The Scottish Government’s 2017 – 2018 draft budget includes £10m for the
16/02/2017
Plans have been unveiled to upgrade transport links in Clydebank. The proposals include improving connectivity to and within Clydebank Town Centre, focusing on walking and cycling routes as well as other public transport options. In addition, a specific focus has been given on connections to the Q
16/02/2017
Scottish Water is continuing work to improve the waste waster infrastructure in the south side of Glasgow. The company will start carrying out sewer surveys and cleaning work on Titwood Road on Monday, 20 February. The three-week scheme will involve the middle two lanes of the road, from the junct
16/02/2017
Road improvement works are to begin on the A77 road in Ayrshire. Resurfacing and lining works will be carried out on the route between Drummellan Farm and Smithston. Scotland TranServ will begin the scheme at 8pm on Friday, 17 February. Completion is scheduled for 6am on Monday, 20 February. Both
15/02/2017
A report into the collapse of a wall at an Edinburgh primary school is a "strong signal" for public bodies to review the construction quality of recently built properties, according to the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). Professor John Cole's report into the incident at Oxgang
15/02/2017
Scottish Water has reached a major renewable energy milestone According to new figures, the company now generates/hosts more renewable power than it consumes annually, with this figure set to double by 2018. The utility company requires around 445GWh of power per year across 4,500 sites such as wa
15/02/2017
A new road junction as part of the £500 million M8/M73/M74 Motorway Improvements Project has been opened in South Lanarkshire. The new Raith Underpass, at Junction 5 of the M74, was unveiled by Economy Secretary Keith Brown on Tuesday, 14 February. Contractors Scottish Roads Partnership (SRP) have
15/02/2017
The second wave of Scotland's Energy Efficiency Programme (SEEP) pilot fund has been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. A total of £11 million is available for local authorities to improve energy efficiency in homes, public buildings and businesses. The funding will help councils pilot n
15/02/2017
Work is continuing on the £745 million Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. Preparatory works are being carried out ahead of demolition and reconstruction works at the A90 bridge. In order to install apparatus for this phase, the B979 will close between New Ma
15/02/2017
Dragados UK is looking for supply chain organisations to help deliver a £350 million expansion project at Aberdeen Harbour. The principal contractor will host a 'Meet the Buyer' event later this month showcasing a range of opportunities for firms to gain as the expansion project takes place. A prev
15/02/2017
Work on a new affordable housing development in Fife is now complete. A total of 27 homes have been built by the council's Building Services team at Rosslyn Gardens in Kirkcaldy. The development ranges from one-bedroom flats to two- or three-bedroom homes, including two wheelchair accessible bunga
15/02/2017
Plans have been approved to improve safety measures for school pupils in Thurso. A total of £20,000 is to be spent on creating a footpath and installing a barrier with linings on the ground to make Miller Academy's drop-off area safer for students. The Scottish Government's Cycling Walking and Saf
15/02/2017
Work is to begin on a £2 million school refurbishment project in North Lanarkshire. The scheme will be carried out by the council at Cardinal Newman High in Bellshill. Features include modernising the art department and building a new dance studio/fitness suite in the PE department. In addition,
15/02/2017
More than £642,000 is to be spent on improving energy efficiency for council homes in Dundee. The scheme will be managed by SSE on behalf of the local authority, with Robertsons carrying out the work. Completion is scheduled for May 2017. The project, which comprises of 92 properties with a client
14/02/2017
Architectural practice Page/Park has been appointed to carry out a feasibility study into restoring the Broadway Cinema in Prestwick. The study will examine the project's potential uses to benefit the local community, as well as the current state of the building, which has been unused since the ear
14/02/2017
New figures have revealed more affordable homes are being built in Scotland than the rest of the UK. According to data from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe), 41% of new housing completions in Scotland were 'affordable' in 2015/16, compared with 16% in England. In addition, 22% of
14/02/2017
East Renfrewshire Council has pledged to invest £32 million in social housing across the region. The Housing Capital Programme was approved by the local authority for the next five years. Key highlights include: • £4m in upgrading central heating in social rent accommodation by 2021 • £1.4m to r
14/02/2017
Network Rail is to begin a road bridge refurbishment project in South Lanarkshire. Engineers will start carrying out maintenance work to the railway bridge on Cambuslang Road in Rutherglen from Monday, 20 February. The 14-week scheme will see work to repair and strengthen the structure over the A7
14/02/2017
The Scottish Government has launched a new public digital landlord registration system. Developed by Registers of Scotland, the system aims to make it easier for anyone to search the public register of landlords; for landlords to apply for or renew their registration; and for local authorities to m
14/02/2017
A recycling centre in the Scottish Borders is set to temporarily close after asbestos material was discovered on site. The Eyemouth Recycling Centre will be shut for asbestos removal work from 22 – 24 February after the hazardous material was found in a skip. Cllr David Paterson said it is "hugely
14/02/2017
South Ayrshire Council is continuing work to develop a new pilot green waste recycling centre in Prestwick. The new Glenburn Green Waste Recycling Centre will be used to transform local authority waste such as grass and leaves into usable products like mulch and top dressing soil. If successful, t
14/02/2017
Work is underway on a £3.6 million flood alleviation project in Glasgow. The scheme aims to reduce the risk of sewer flooding for 30 properties in the Nelson Street area of Ballieston. Scottish Water's delivery partners, amey Black & Veatch (aBV), will build a large 1,200m2 storage tank on a grass
13/02/2017
A new £180 million Oil and Gas Technology Centre has been opened in Aberdeen. The facility, which is a key part of the £250m Aberdeen City Region Deal (ACRD), is focused on becoming a hub for oil and gas technology in the UK and around the globe. Working with a wide range of partners to accelerate
13/02/2017
A national inquiry should be held into the use of private finance models to build schools and other public facilities in Scotland, according to Unite. The union made the call after Professor John Cole published his report into the closure of 17 Edinburgh schools following the collapse of a wall at
13/02/2017
Campion Homes is continuing work on a £3.3 million residential development in Dunfermline. A mix of 22 two- and three-bedroom homes are being built at Paton Street on behalf of Kingdom Housing Association. The first phase is scheduled for completion in May. The scheme is part of a council target t
13/02/2017
Work has started on a £3.3 million park regeneration project in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute. A turf-cutting ceremony to mark the start of restoration and redevelopment works at Hermitage Park was held on Friday, 10 February. Specialist landscape contractors Hawthorn Heights are carrying out £1.6m
13/02/2017
Work has started on a new 36-home council housing development in West Lothian. A mix of cottage flats and semi-detached homes/bungalows will be built in the Core Development Area (CDA) at Calderwood, East Calder. The design of the Almondell part of the Calderwood CDA is being led by Stirling Devel
13/02/2017
Major road works are to begin in South Lanarkshire as part of the £500 million M8/M73/M74 Motorway Improvements Project. Excavation, drainage and resurfacing works will begin on the M8/A8 Baillieston Interchange from Friday, 17 February. Around 13,000 m2 of existing carriageway and 40,000 m2 of ea
10/02/2017
The collapse of a wall at an Edinburgh primary school last year was the result of poor construction and inadequate supervision, according to a report. A total of 17 schools were closed across the city after around nine tonnes of masonry collapsed at Oxgangs Primary School in January 2016. Industry
10/02/2017
Carillion has won a £23 million contract to carry out platform extension works at Edinburgh Waverley station. The scheme is part of the Scottish Government's Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP) and the Department for Transport-funded Intercity Express Programme (IEP). Works include exte
10/02/2017
Scottish Water is continuing work on a £1.8 million water upgrade project in the Highlands. The scheme will see a new 2.6-mile-long water main installed from the junction of the A837 and the B869 roads, just north of Lochinver, to the Achmelvich Water Treatment Works (WTW). Caledonia Water Allianc
10/02/2017
A major milestone has been achieved on two new school projects in East Dunbartonshire. Topping-ceremonies have been held to mark the completion of brickwork at the new Holy Trinity Primary School in Kirkintilloch and the new Thomas Muir Primary School and Cleddens Early Learning & Childcare Centre
10/02/2017
Newlay Civil Engineering is to deliver a £165,000 cycle path project in Fife. The scheme will see a shared-use path created on Carnegie Avenue in Dunfermline. The project is joint-funded by Fife Council and Sustrans through the Community Links programme. It will connect the Duloch, Masterton and P
10/02/2017
Castle Group Scotland is to begin building a new £43,000 footbridge in West Lothian. The new bridge will replace the existing five-span timber structure over the south end of Dedridge Pond, next to the Dragon Fly. Work will start on Monday, 13 February. The new footbridge, which is being supplied
10/02/2017
Manson Architects has strengthened its senior team by appointing Lisa Ryder and Ross Manson as Associate Directors. The pair will join Lisa Ryder and Ross Manson on the practice's management team. The Edinburgh and Dundee-based firm is working with a range of clients across the UK and is seeking t
10/02/2017
Angus Council is creating a series of local authority hubs to increase productively and cut down on the number of buildings it uses. As part of its five-year working and estates plan, the new council facilities will be developed in designated local service areas - Arbroath, Brechin/Montrose, Carnou
09/02/2017
A major rise in business rates could threaten future investment in smaller renewable energy schemes, according to industry body Scottish Renewables. New figures published by the organisation has revealed smaller projects are facing a 650% rates increase due to a revaluation of how businesses pay ra
09/02/2017
Doosan Babcock have been selected to complete the £154 million Glasgow Recycling & Renewable Energy Centre (GRREC) project. Interserve was previously in charge of the scheme. However, it was served with a notice of termination in November 2016 by developer Viridor due to a series of costs and delay
09/02/2017
Perth & Kinross Council is searching for an architect to lead a redevelopment project at Perth City Hall. In June last year, the local authority voted to redevelop the building into a new cultural attraction as part of its bid to be the UK's City of Culture 2021. A successful architect is likely t
09/02/2017
Scottish Water is continuing work on a £11.3 million water infrastructure investment project in Greenock. The scheme is being delivered by Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) and aims to benefit more than 18,000 customers in parts of Inverclyde and Renfrewshire. In order to install a section of water m
09/02/2017
Argyll and Bute Council has submitted its new five-year housing strategy to the Scottish Government for approval. The document, which was developed in partnership with housing association's and other key stakeholders, sets out the local authorities housing vision and investment priorities in the re
09/02/2017
An international design competition is underway to find a designer for the Ross Bandstand replacement project in Edinburgh. An architect is being sought to help deliver a replacement Pavilion for the historic Bandstand, as well as a visitor centre featuring a café and improvements to be carried out
09/02/2017
Scotland must move away from thinking of housing in terms of election cycles and narrowly focusing on 'affordable' housing, according to Homes for Scotland (HfS) Chief Executive Nicola Barclay. UK Government Communities and Local Government Secretary, Sajid Javid, announced plans to tackle England'
09/02/2017
BEAR Scotland is to begin installing a new £62,000 pedestrian crossing in the Highlands. The existing zebra crossing in Drumnadrochit will be upgraded with new pedestrian signals, including the construction of dropped kerbs to make it easier to cross at the Village Green junction, resurfacing, reco
08/02/2017
The Scottish Government has launched a new £5 million fund to help support decommissioning work in the North Sea's oil and gas sector. Launching the fund today, 08 February, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the Decommissioning Challenge Fund (DCF) recognises the industry as an emerging activity
08/02/2017
Around 12,000 new workers are needed to meet Scotland's construction demand in the next five years, according to a new report. The Construction Skills Network publication states all sectors are forecast for future growth up until 2021, with the exception of infrastructure and industrial. The housi
08/02/2017
A new report has revealed Scottish families who are homeless spent nearly one million days in temporary accommodation last year. Research by Shelter Scotland found the median time spent in temporary accommodation by families with children has increased by almost 20% in the last two years to almost
08/02/2017
A new £9 million trigeneration energy system is to be developed at the University of Edinburgh's Easter Bush Veterinary Campus. The system is being delivered by Vital Energi and will be the second energy centre built by the company for the University, having successfully completed an installation a
08/02/2017
Robertson Group has appointed Craig Robertson as the Managing Director (MD) of its Specialist Division. Having spent 33 years' in the construction sector, Mr Robertson has worked for Barratt Homes, Morris and Spottiswood, and Hall and Tawse. In his new role, Mr Robertson will oversee a doubling of
08/02/2017
Construction work has been completed on a new footpath in Stirling. The scheme in Killearn was carried out to create a safer route from Beech Drive to the back gate of Killearn Primary School. The project was funded using Civic Realm funding and the extension was completed by Council Roads and Lan
08/02/2017
A £170,000 road improvement project is to begin in Fife. The council will start carrying out carriageway resurfacing on Links Street in Kirkcaldy from 13 February. The four-week project will be delivered over four phases, with each phase taking one week to complete. Works will start on Pratt Stree
08/02/2017
Enabling works are to begin for the next stage of the A90 bridge demolition and reconstruction project at Stonehaven. As part of the Aberdeen Western peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project, traffic management will be installed on the A90 southbound carriageway on Sunday, 12 Februa
07/02/2017
The Scottish Government has been urged to find answers over Doosan Babcock's decision to cut 270 jobs in Renfrewshire. The engineering group announced it was axing the roles at its Renfew offices and manufacturing facility in November. A consultation organised by union Unite between the company an
07/02/2017
A construction worker has died after becoming unwell at the Queensferry Crossing site. It is understood the 57-year-old man fell ill after starting his shift on Monday, 06 February. A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "Police Scotland were contacted after a 57-year-old man took unwell on the Que
07/02/2017
Work has started on a £250,000 sinkhole repair project in West Dunbartonshire. A section of the Kilbowie Road in Clydebank collapsed last month due to a mineshaft under the route which was not recorded on any historical maps of the area. Experts from the Coal Authority have taken responsibility fo
07/02/2017
Morrison Construction is continuing work to build a new £70 million hospital in East Lothian. The first phase of works at Roodlands Hospital are scheduled to be completed by Friday, 10 February. The works have involved completing part of the new car park hospital. With this stage finished, the cou
07/02/2017
The opening of the new £48 million Wick Campus in the Highlands has been delayed until after the Easter holidays. Further snagging and other works, still to be solved with contractor Morrison Construction, has resulted in the already-delayed project being pushed back further. The facility was origi
07/02/2017
Green technology firm Own Energy Solutions has teamed up with IT specialist NVT Group to harvest wind energy using lamp posts. The scheme, which uses a small wind turbine and inverter system to capture energy, will see up to 25 new jobs created over the next 12 months, rising to around 300 by 2020.
07/02/2017
Dundee City Council is to discuss a proposed new layout for the Regional Performance Centre for Sport development at Caird Park. The £17 million scheme has been altered due to the withdrawal of Dundee FC from the original proposal. Plans include relocating the performance centre facilities to the s
07/02/2017
Archaeological assessments are underway as part of the multi-million pound A737 Dalry Bypass project. The 10-week study will see experts investigate the site for historical Scottish artefacts before main construction work commences. Further works, including fencing and vegetation clearance, are al
06/02/2017
Up to 15,000 jobs could be created from a £1.84 billion investment across Angus, Dundee, Fife and Perth & Kinross, it has been revealed. Details of the Tay Cities Deal were unveiled at the James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie on Friday, 03 February. Over 50 projects are included in the submission
06/02/2017
A new £5.4 million leisure centre in South Ayrshire is starting to take shape. Morrison Construction has completed work on the exterior of the Quay Zone building, with work now underway to fit-out its interior. The South Carrick Community Leisure (SCCL) operated facility will comprise of a 25-metr
06/02/2017
Plans have been unveiled for an £8 million grant programme to improve private housing in Glasgow. The Private Sector Housing Grant programme (PSHG) has been approved for the next financial year and includes works such as disabled adaptations, lead pipe replacements and support for maintenance to al
06/02/2017
Scottish Borders Council is to set its 2017/18 budget later this week. Roads, bridges, school, flood protection works and economic development will be the key areas of focus once the budget is agreed on Thursday, 09 February. As well as a £1.3 billion five-year revenue plan, key highlights of the
06/02/2017
Stannah Lift Service has been appointed to carry out upgrade works at Rothesay Pier in Argyll and Bute. The maintenance contractor will start carrying out improvements to lifts at the Pier on Monday, 13 February. The three-day scheme involves installing new internal ram seals, as well as replaceme
06/02/2017
West Lothian Council has built a new £2.3 million Homeless Assessment Centre in Blackburn. The facility can accommodate up to 58 people and adds to the local authorities portfolio of homeless accommodation. It is hoped the new centre will help to reduce incidents of homelessness throughout the cou
06/02/2017
City Gate Construction (CGC) has appointed Robert Menzies as a Director of the business. As a well known figures in the Scottish construction sector, Mr Menzies has worked as a Commercial Manager at CGC for the last two years. He is the former a Managing Director (MD) of all-trades firm Laidlaw Sc
06/02/2017
Ground investigations are to begin between Dalraddy and Slochd as part of the £3 billion A9 Dualling programme. Work to discover vital information on existing ground conditions in the vicinity of the carriageway will start on Monday, 13 February. The scheme will take seven weeks to complete. A spo
06/02/2017
The Home Office has confirmed it will not appeal a decision to refuse an application for a new immigration detention centre in Renfewshire. In November, Councillors unanimously rejected the application to establish the facility near Glasgow Airport. Proposals by Arora Management Services included
06/02/2017
Work is to begin on an environmental improvement project at a landfill site in Fife. Council-owned Fife Resource Solutions (FRS) will start work to reduce the levels of odour escaping from the Lower Melville Wood Landfill Site in Ladybank on 30 January. Work to cap the site and improve air quality
03/02/2017
A major milestone has been reached on the £1.35 billion Queensferry Crossing project. The final section of bridge deck is set to be lifted into place today, 03 February, marking the completion of the 1.7-mile deck span between Edinburgh and Fife. With 122 deck sections, each weighs around 750 tonn
03/02/2017
Plans have been approved to extend a wind farm in the Highlands. Falck Renewables Wind Limited is planning to build 10 new turbines at the Millennium Wind Farm site 8km west of Fort Augustus. The scheme is expected to generate up to £4 million in community benefit as well as create 40-50 jobs duri
03/02/2017
Potential proposals have been unveiled for the future development of Scotland's railway. The Scotland's Rail Infrastructure strategy report, published by the Rail Delivery Group, sets out a range of proposals to consider when planning for the short and long-term future of the railway network. High
03/02/2017
Marine engineering company Ocean Kinetics have announced a £1.1 million expansion scheme. The contractor is investing in extensive training and development of its staff over the next three years, as well as a new one-stop-shop service for engineering solutions. In addition, 21 jobs will be created
03/02/2017
North Ayrshire Council is progressing plans to redevelop two former industrial sites in the Garnock Valley. Further funding for regeneration of the former Glengarnock Steelworks at Lochshore as well as Stoneyholm Mill in Kilbirnie has now been secured. A full-time project officer will now be depl
03/02/2017
New figures have revealed over 150,000 new UK homes were registered by the National House Building Council (NHBC) last year. A total of 151,687 new homes were registered, a 2% decline compared to 2015 (155,504). However, the figures are a 70% increase compared to levels from the 2008 crash. Overal
03/02/2017
A major road works project is to begin on the M8/A8 corridor later this month. The 10-week scheme is part of the £500 million M8/M73/M74 Motorway Improvements Project and involves carrying out drainage, excavation and resurfacing works. Features include removing 13,000m² of existing carriageway an
03/02/2017
A consultation has been launched on plans to build 117 new homes in West Lothian. The council is inviting the public to submit their views on the Deans South redevelopment project. Planning permission has already been granted for parts of the estate to be transformed. With the council planning to
03/02/2017
Plans have been unveiled for a village improvement scheme in the Highlands. The scheme would see improvements carried out to the road environment in both Inverarnie and Farr. It encompasses both the B851 and B861 within the existing 40mph restrictions. Proposals include providing village gateways
03/02/2017
A £530,000 bridge reconstruction project is to begin in Aberdeen. The Rob Roy Bridge will be closed due to resurfacing and repair works from 6am on Saturday, 04 February until 6pm on Sunday, 05 February. Works involve the demolition of the reinforced concrete section of the bridge, which will be r
02/02/2017
CCG has completed work on a new social housing development in Falkirk. The site comprises of 16 one and two bedroom cottage flats and four three-bedroom semi-detached homes in Tamfourhill, Carrick Place. The 40-week scheme utilised CCG's own Closed Panel Timber Frame System for the construction, m
02/02/2017
Lovell is continuing work on a £67 million housing development programme in West Lothian. The contractor is building 775 new council homes across 17 sites in partnership with the local authority. The scheme is part of the council's plans to deliver 1,000 new social homes in all nine ward areas. Lo
02/02/2017
The UK Government has been urged to scrap its decision on treating remote island wind projects the same as mainland onshore wind. A consultation on the subject by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy came to a close on Tuesday, 31 January. However, the Civil Engineering Contra
02/02/2017
Work is continuing on the £11 million restoration of the Rothesay Pavilion in Argyll and Bute. The scheme is part of the council's £30m CHORD project, which is regenerating and developing the economy of its five waterfront towns - Campbeltown, Helensburgh, Oban, Rothesay and Dunoon. As part of the
02/02/2017
Construction workloads in the UK have now started to bounce back after a period of decline following the EU referendum. According to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction Market Survey, workloads expectations rose to a reading of 57%, up from 49% and 23% in Q3 and
02/02/2017
Residents are being invited to find out more information on the £24 million A90 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement scheme. A 'Meet the Team' event is being held by Transport Scotland and design consultant Amey from 12 noon - 7pm in Laurencekirk on 17 February. The meeting will allow residents to as
02/02/2017
East Lothian Council and Scottish Borders Council are supporting Scottish Government plans to build two new railway stations in their respective regions. Following design work by Network Rail, Government proposals involve building a new £10.63 million station at Reston and a new £11.13m station at
02/02/2017
Homes for Scotland (HfS) has strengthened its senior team by making two new appointments. David Ogilvie has been selected as Interim Director of Policy, while Dan Cookson will further strengthen HfS as the voice of the home building industry. The appointments have been made to provide maternity co
02/02/2017
A free energy efficiency informational event is being held later this month in South Lanarkshire. The Home Energy Scotland session will provide free advice on how to keep homes more energy efficient and affordable to heat. Visitors can learn from industry specialists about conservation and incorpo
02/02/2017
Scotland TranServ is to begin a £384,000 road resurfacing project in Glasgow. Work to maintain part of the A725 East Kilbride Expressway will get underway on Friday, 10 February. Resurfacing will take place on the eastbound carriageway, where the A725 meets the B7012 to High Blantyre. For safety
01/02/2017
Plans have been submitted for a major new school campus in East Ayrshire. Architectural firm Sheppard Robson has drawn up designs for the 23,000m2 Knockroon Learning and Enterprise Campus. The facility will be built on a 19.8 hectare site, consolidating five disparate schools into one campus, crea
01/02/2017
An LED lighting replacement scheme in Renfrewshire is scheduled to be complete this summer. Work to replace 30,600 street lamps throughout the region began in May 2016. Around 21,000 lights have now been installed by the council. Once completed, the system will reduce carbon consumption by 60% and
01/02/2017
Plans have been approved to expand a 26-turbine wind farm in South Lanarkshire. Banks Renewables has gained permission from the Scottish Government to increase the size of its Kype Muir Extension Wind Farm, south of Strathaven. Proposals include increasing the size of the site to 41 turbines, rais
01/02/2017
Work on the next phase of a £15.2 million park and ride facility in Aberdeen is now complete. Buses have started using the new Dyce Park and Ride site, which provides a 1,000 vehicle space facility for commuters travelling to Union Square bus station. The council project is the latest in a series
01/02/2017
Aberdeen City Council has approved its new Local Development Plan. The five-year strategy will reform planning and development services, as well as offering a firm foundation for investment in the city. Future development sites and the scale of development expected on each of the identified sites
01/02/2017
Clark Contracts has started work to build a new nursery in Edinburgh. A sod-cutting event was held on the site of the new building in Wardieburn Road today, 01 February. The new Granton Early Years Centre will provide 40 places for three to five-year-olds, 15 places for two to three-year-olds and
01/02/2017
A new £11.5 million primary school is to be officially opened by Princess Anne, it has been announced. HRH The Princess Royal will unveil the new Midmill School in Kintore on Wednesday, 01 March. Provost of Aberdeenshire Hamish Vernal said staff and pupils moved into their new modern school in Nov
01/02/2017
Aecom is continuing work to develop an 'affordable' solution for a bridge refurbishment scheme in the Highlands. The consulting engineers have been carrying out ground investigations as part of a scheme to refurbish the Coghill Footbridge in Wick. New information on ground conditions has resulted
01/02/2017
Aberdeen-based Wood Group has secured an operations and maintenance (O&M) contract with Hess Exploration & Production Malaysia. The five-year deal will see the company support Hess' new-build fixed and floating offshore facilities in the North Malay Basin development area. The contract, which also
01/02/2017
Work on a new council housing development in Fife is now complete. A total of 11 new homes have been built at Tantallon Avenue in Glenrothes. The energy efficient scheme includes a mix of flats, terraced houses and a four and five-bedroomed houses. Cllr Judy Hamilton said: "This is just one examp
