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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for June 2017
30/06/2017
Plans have been approved for a £3 million road regeneration scheme in Inverclyde. Riverside Inverclyde has been granted permission to start work to remove a sharp corner between Baker Street and Drumfrochar Road in Greenock. The works include the realignment of the carriageway at the brow of the h
30/06/2017
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) in Scotland has joined calls for new ambitious minimum energy efficiency standards to be introduced into the private rented sector (PRS). In response to a Scottish Government consultation on the issue, the organisation also recommended private landlords be g
30/06/2017
Work is to begin on a new £6.7 million sports village in Aberdeenshire. Construction on the Banchory Sports Village is scheduled to start in August. Features will include a reception/café area, a 6-lane swimming pool, training pool, 3 court sports hall, fitness room, 2 squash courts/multi-purpose
30/06/2017
Housing Minister Kevin Stewart has opened a new housing development in Dundee. The six-flat scheme off Glamis Road was built by CCG on behalf of housing and care provider, Blackwood. The homes will be the first to showcase the 'Blackwood House' design blueprint. Features include greater circulatio
30/06/2017
Plans have been approved for a new primary school in Edinburgh. In addition, proposals to relocate/expand Victoria Primary School have also been given the go-ahead by Councillors. The south east school is needed due to the significant new housing development proposed in the area due to the Local D
30/06/2017
A new report has slammed safety issues across a number of public buildings in Dumfries and Galloway (D&G). The document, which will be presented to Councillors next week, blasts private sector construction contractors which failed to prioritise public safety when delivering public buildings. Membe
29/06/2017
Nearly 300 new homes are to be built in South Ayshire. Taylor Wimpey West Scotland and Lynch Homes have secured planning permission to build 290 houses to the north eastern edge of Troon. The 49-acre site off Main Street in Barassie will feature a mix of three, four and five bedroom homes. Taylor
29/06/2017
A new £46 million mental health and community facility in Irvine has secured an industry accolade. The Woodland View at Ayrshire Central Hospital was handed first place in the 'Best Mental Health Design' category at the European Healthcare Design (EHD) awards 2017. The multi-million pound facility
29/06/2017
Plans have been unveiled to relocate Ayrshire's Archives Centre to Ayr Academy. The building is currently undergoing an £11.6 million renovation project to become the new home of Ayr Grammar by autumn 2019. As well as developing nursery and community facilities, proposals have been put forward whi
29/06/2017
Australian financial services company, Computershare, has revealed plans to develop a new technology centre of excellence in Edinburgh. The company's new office in the city centre is being fully refurbished and is due to open next year. Computershare has also secured a £2 million grant from Scotti
29/06/2017
Residents are being invited to submit their views over a regeneration project in West Lothian. The Vennel area in Linlithgow is part of the Linlithgow Palace and High Street Conservation Area. The newly refurbished £4 million Linlithgow Partnership Centre will open this Autumn, becoming home to a
29/06/2017
Up to £3.25 million is being awarded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to support Low Carbon Travel and Transport Projects across Scotland. Announcing the funding today, 29 June, Transport Minister Humza Yousaf said the money "provides a fantastic opportunity to help individuals, c
29/06/2017
The Scottish Government has unveiled proposals to transform the way planning for homes and infrastructure projects is approached. The 'Places, People and Planning' position statement sets out aspirations for a more effective system. A consultation was held to help develop ideas for the statement.
29/06/2017
Work has started on a new all-weather multi-sport pitch and four-lane running track at Kilwinning Academy in North Ayrshire. The £620,000 scheme will see the formation of an all-weather synthetic grass sports pitch and athletics track incorporating full LED floodlighting, spectating area, drainage
28/06/2017
Cladding is to be removed from Edinburgh Napier University's Halls of residence building after the material was found to be same as the Grenfell Tower block in London. In a statement, the University said it discovered the Bainfield Halls of residence featured the same cladding reportedly used at Gr
28/06/2017
Nearly £600 million of new infrastructure projects are being delivered by hub East Central Scotland across Perthshire, Tayside, Forth Valley and Fife. Since 2012, the organisation has completed 22 new buildings; 10 of which are new schools with the remainder made up of health centres, care homes an
28/06/2017
New designs have been unveiled for road connectivity projects as part of the £1.13 billion Glasgow City Deal. Plans include upgrading road connections between Barrhead and Newton Mearns including enhancements to Balgraystone Rd and Aurs Rd; • Balgraystone Road (opposite St Luke's High School) will
28/06/2017
Plans have been rejected to build up to 500 new homes in Stirling. The two adjoining housing proposals sought to deliver the new units on a site at the western edge of Cowie. The scheme was refused as although the sites are allocated in the adopted Local Development Plan, an agreement could not be
28/06/2017
EDF Energy Renewables has been granted approval to excavate a borrow pit for it's wind farm development in Moray. The 59-turbine Dorenell windfarm is being developed at the Cabrach in upland Moray. The council has now granted EDF a two-year consent for digging and then restoring the pit at the win
28/06/2017
Scottish Renewables has announced Claire Mack as it's new Chief Executive. Ms Mack, who is currently Director of Policy and Place at SCDI, will take over from Niall Stuart who announced his intention to step down earlier this year. Before joining SCDI, Ms Mack spent 12 years working at Ofcom as Re
28/06/2017
Nine new warehouses are to be built at Tamdhu Distillery in Moray. The new facilities at Knockando will occupy an area of heathland and woodland to the east of the distillery. In addition, an agreement has been reached with the applicants, Ian MacLeod Distillers, for tree planting to be carried ou
28/06/2017
Up to £4.5 million is to be invested to improve Dunfermline's water network. The scheme will see new valves, hydrants and cross connections installed in and around Pilmuir Street, Victoria Terrace, Arthur Street, Townhill Road, Thistle Street and neighbouring roads. The work is being carried out
28/06/2017
Engineers are to begin installing bridge beams on the A90 southbound carriageway. A total of five 43-metre long beams, each weighing 68 tonnes, will be installed on the route as part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. Work will take place overnight on
28/06/2017
Aberdeen-based Wood Group has been selected to help deliver a liquefied natural gas (LNG) development off the coast of Greece. The company has secured a front end engineering design (FEED) contract for the Alexandroupolis Independent Natural Gas System (INGS). Features include developing a floati
27/06/2017
A public consultation is to be launched on design proposals for a new student centre at the University of Edinburgh. Details of the building – to be situated at the heart of the central area campus – will be made public at the consultation event today Tuesday, 27 June. Located between Bristo Squar
27/06/2017
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has announced its support for East Renfrewshire Council's 'Developing the Young Workforce' strategy by hosting a site visit to one of its developments of new homes for 15 students from Woodfarm High School in Thornliebank. The visit to the Castle Gardens development gav
27/06/2017
Moray Council has approved a proposal for 870 new homes from Springfield Properties, alongside a range of community and neighbourhood facilities, including a sports centre and sites for two primary schools. The planning application will see a new suburb spring up on the south side of Elgin and exte
27/06/2017
Midlothian Council has said that it will not be carrying out "invasive inspections" on its low rise properties with cladding. In a statement released on itswebsite, the council said: "In our low rise properties with cladding, we are not carrying out invasive inspections. We do not have high rise af
27/06/2017
Albyn Housing Society has completed the handover of 51 new homes at Ness Castle. The first phase to be delivered includes the development of a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes for rent, mid-market rent and sale under Albyn Enterprise's low-cost home ownership scheme (LIFT). All of the
27/06/2017
Homelessness applications and the number assessed as homeless or likely to become homeless within two months both reduced during 2016/17, according to the latest homelessness statistics. However, the figures also show that the number of households in temporary accommodation continues to increase.
27/06/2017
Moray Council has formally started its review of the Moray Local Development Plan 2015, a document that contains land use zonings and planning policies which is used to assess all applications for planning permission. The current Local Development Plan was adopted by the council in July 2015 and pl
27/06/2017
Employment opportunities for unemployed residents of East Lothian have been created with an innovative Employability Programme, developed by Hart Builders in partnership with Jobcentre Plus Musselburgh, JB Safesite Training and East Lothian Council's East Lothian Works. Delivered as part of East Lo
26/06/2017
Amey/Arup Joint Venture (JV) has been awarded a £50 million contract on the A96 Dualling project. The scheme will see the JV provide route option assessment and detailed design work for the 26-mile eastern section of the A96 between east of Huntly and Aberdeen. Subject to the mandatory standstill
26/06/2017
Building work is to begin on 330 new homes in Angus. Taylor Wimpey East Scotland will start delivering the Victoria Grange scheme on land off the A92 in Monifieth over the next few weeks. Features include the creation of a new linear parkland space that will provide improved pedestrian and cycle l
26/06/2017
First oil has started to be delivered from the Kraken oilfield in the North Sea. Located around 125 km east of the Shetland Islands, the field is the site of one of the largest new drilling operations following a £2 billion investment by EnQuest. Around 128 million barrels of oil are estimated to
26/06/2017
Nearly £1.5 million has been awarded to Perth & Kinross (P&K) Council to carry out upgrades and improvements to local roads which are used for timber extraction. The £1,478,000 grant from the Forestry Commission Scotland will see four narrow roads upgraded to withstand increased traffic volumes, as
26/06/2017
Almost £79 million is to be invested to build new 'affordable' housing in South Lanarkshire. The funding is part of the Scottish Government's £1.75 billion investment in 'affordable' housing across the country. Grant subsidies totalling £78.7m will be given to South Lanarkshire over the next three
26/06/2017
Plans have been submitted for a new £8 million modern music centre at the University of St Andrews. Designed by architects Flanagan Lawrence, the facility will be become home to the St Andrews’ Music Centre in Queens Terrace. Features include a range of soundproofed spaces needed for practice, ind
26/06/2017
Work to refurbish a town centre building in Selkirk is now complete. The external refurbishment of the Market Place corner block - which includes the Fleece Bar and Kitchen - was part-funded by Selkirk Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS). Selkirk CARS is focused on a range of heritage and
26/06/2017
Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) is continuing work on a £5 million water mains upgrade project in Dundee. The scheme aims to improve the water supply to around 11,000 homes across the city. So far, over 16km of pipes have been replaced and the project remains on schedule for the end of this year.
26/06/2017
Conservation charity the John Muir Trust (JMT) has given evidence at an inquiry over a proposed wind farm scheme in Sutherland. A Public Local Inquiry (PLI) was triggered early last year when the council objected to an application for a 20 turbine wind farm development at Caplich near Oykel Bridge.
26/06/2017
Work is continuing to upgrade Union Street in Aberdeen. The first phase of Operation Union Street Rejuvenation was launched in September as part of regeneration work under the City Centre Masterplan. Features included the upgrading of street furniture and the creation of a dedicated team to keep th
23/06/2017
The Scottish Government is searching for a contractor to deliver the £18 million A90/A96 Haudagain Improvement Project. The scheme involves building around 500 metres of new dual carriageway connecting the A90 North Anderson Drive and the A96 Auchmill Road. Other features include reducing congesti
23/06/2017
The Scottish Government has unveiled a new £10 million fund to build 'affordable' homes across the Highlands. Announcing the finance today, 23 June, Housing Minister Kevin Stewart said the Highland Infrastructure Fund allows the local authority to begin planning for future housing projects. With £
23/06/2017
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) site inspections increased by 9% in Scotland in 2015/16. According to new figures obtained by union Unite, Scotland was the only region in the UK to see a rise in site visits by inspectors. Throughout 2016/17 there were 7,912 inspections, down from 9,219 in 2015/
23/06/2017
Stirling Council has confirmed plans to carry out a £1.8 million refurbishment project at Strathyre Primary School. The scheme will see additional teaching space provided as well as a sport, dining, and community area. In addition, the project will remove existing modular accommodation and the need
23/06/2017
Work is continuing on a £3.2 million revitalisation project on Broad Street in Aberdeen. The scheme aims to transform and redevelop the area by making it pedestrian-priority, as well as improving the streetscape and turning it into an area of staging events throughout the year. To continue working
23/06/2017
Up to £4 million is to be invested at the Eurocentral commercial site in North Lanarkshire. The outline business case for the proposed Holytown Link Road and Eurocentral Park, Ride and Share projects has now been approved and a planning application for the scheme will be submitted. An additional £
23/06/2017
Fife Council has created a new group to review health and safety issues across tower blocks in the region. The Fife Multi-Storey Blocks Review Group has been established in response to the Grenfell Tower tower blaze in London. Containing representatives from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, the G
23/06/2017
A major milestone has been reached on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. The scheme's 1,000th bridge beam has been installed at the new Goval Junction and all beams are due to be in place by this Autumn. The first 23 beams for the scheme arrived in Octob
23/06/2017
Lovell is searching for more contractors to join it's central belt supply chain in Scotland. The company is seeking to appoint a broad range of specialist suppliers to help meet it's growth plans for 2017, 2018 and 2019. This year Lovell expects to build over 450 new homes, an increase of more tha
23/06/2017
A new £4 million primary school has been opened in Renfrewshire. The new St Fergus Primary School was developed as part of the council's £52 million schools investment programme. Features of the single-storey building include a mix of flexible teaching spaces, independent learning areas and opport
22/06/2017
Queens Cross Housing Association (HA) has revealed plans to build more than 600 new 'affordable' homes by 2020. As part of it's Business Plan 2020, new housing, upgrading existing stock and continued improvement of common space and services will be carried out over the next three years. Key focus
22/06/2017
Investigatory work is to begin on an iconic bridge which spans the River Tweed between England and Scotland. The Union Chain Bridge near Berwick, the world's oldest single span suspension bridge still open to traffic, will undergo detailed investigations from Northumberland County Council, Scottish
22/06/2017
More than £35 million is being invested in South Ayrshire to boost the supply of 'affordable' housing across the region. The funding will be added onto monies already available to support housebuilding as detailed in the Council's Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP), which aims to deliver 600
22/06/2017
Kite Power Systems (KPS) has secured a £2 million funding boost from the Scottish Investment Bank, the investment arm of Scottish Enterprise. The financial boost makes SIB the latest investor in KPS, along with E.ON, Schlumberger and Shell Technology Ventures who announced a combined £5m investment
22/06/2017
New pontoons are to be built at Scrabster and Lossiemouth harbours in the Highlands. Both harbours have secured funding through the Highland & Moray Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) to install the pontoons, which will help deal with increasing demand for berthing space. In addition, Lossiemouth
22/06/2017
Up to £203,000 is to be invested into upgrading cycling and walking infrastructure in Dundee. The Scottish Government funding is being provided as part of the cycling, walking and safer streets initiative. Last year, funding was used to install dropped kerbs throughout the city, introduce speed ac
22/06/2017
Wood Group and Amec Foster Wheeler shareholders have approved a recommended all-share offer for the industry consultancy. The £2.2 billion deal (subject to relevant clearances) is expected to go through in the fourth quarter of 2017. The new Group will be led by Robin Watson as Chief Executive and
22/06/2017
Work on a bridge strengthening scheme in Argyll and Bute is now complete. The project at Knock Bridge on Mull was carried out due to the condition of the B-listed structure and the deterioration of the bridge's load-carrying capacity. The bridge is also able to carry vehicles up to the previous 33
22/06/2017
More than £48 million is to be invested in schools, roads and open spaces across West Lothian. The council has agreed an updated General Services capital plan for 2017/18 which includes over £21.2m for property assets such as schools, care homes and operational buildings. A further £15.7m will be i
22/06/2017
Work is continuing on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty project (AWPR/B-T). As part of the scheme, the contractor will tie a new 1.38km section of the B977 Echt to Balmedie Road with the new Goval roundabout. To carry out these works, the existing B977 at Goval will be clo
21/06/2017
Plans have been approved for a new 30-turbine tidal park to be developed near the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The West Islay Tidal Energy Park will be built by DP Marine Energy 6km off the south-west coast of Islay. It will have a generating capacity of up to 30MW and will produce enough electric
21/06/2017
Up to £16.5 million is to be invested by Michelin at it's manufacturing facility in Dundee. Announcing the investment during a site visit today, 21 June, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the initiative will help support 850 jobs as well as new manufacturing equipment at the site. The project wi
21/06/2017
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has revealed plans to build 274 new homes in East Renfrewshire. The developer plans to build the scheme on a site to the south of Springfield Road in Barrhead. The site forms part of the Barrhead South Masterplan, one of three Strategic Development Opportunities (SDO) i
21/06/2017
Plans have been revealed to explore the potential of a new large scale wind farm for Orkney. The council said the scheme would provide an important source of income as it "prepares for a major fall in Government funding in the years ahead". An initial study commissioned last year looked at four po
21/06/2017
Work is to begin on a £382,000 resurfacing project in East Ayrshire. Scotland TranServ will start carrying out works on the A76 Skerrington Roundabout near Cumnock from Friday, 23 June. Completion is scheduled for Tuesday, 27 June. The scheme will use innovative crack and seat method to repair aro
21/06/2017
More than £3,000 worth of tools have been stolen from a construction site in Dumfries. The theft happened sometime overnight between 15 – 16 June at the site of the new £270 million hospital at Garroch Loaning. The new multi-million pound hospital is being built by Laing O'Rourke and is scheduled
21/06/2017
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is setting up a new organisation to review build quality issues in the construction industry. The Commission of Past Presidents will investigate what needs to be done to address the issue, as well as issues around management and supervision, the importance
21/06/2017
Work is continuing on a £3.6 million water quality upgrade project in West Lothian. Scottish Water's partner Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) is refurbishing around 46km of water mains pipe in Armadale, Blackburn and Broxburn. The second phase of the scheme is now underway in Blackburn. Work will ta
21/06/2017
Nine new Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) will be ready for a new intake of Apprentices in August, according to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The SVQs will be formally incorporated into the Skills Test, an assessment of a candidate's occupational competence in their craft
21/06/2017
Work on a £120,000 skate park in Milngavie is now complete. The facility at Lennox Park was built in partnership with contractor Bendcrete and has been designed to meet the needs of both inexperienced and experienced users. Cllr Gibbons, convenor of the Council's Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate A
20/06/2017
The new £1.35 billion Queensferry Crossing over the Firth of Forth is to open later this summer, it has been confirmed. Economy Secretary Keith Brown today, 20 June, revealed the major infrastructure scheme will be open to traffic for the first time on 30 August. Speaking during a visit to the For
20/06/2017
A new £40 million education campus has been unveiled in North Ayrshire. Garnock Community Campus was officially opened by Deputy First Minister John Swinney on Monday, 12 June. Built by Kier Construction, features of the school, community and leisure campus includes modern educational facilities,
20/06/2017
Seven potential designs have been shortlisted for the Ross Pavilion redevelopment project in Edinburgh. The Ross Development Trust, in partnership with the city council, launched a design competition earlier this year inviting firms to submit their designs for the scheme, which will see a new landm
20/06/2017
Further funding has been approved for improvement works at the Ness Islands amenity area in Inverness. An additional £73,183 will be put towards a £225,000 fund for improvements and repairs to paths, bridges, banks and trees on the islands. Path repairs costing £54,015 will commence at the end of
20/06/2017
Work on a £750,000 zoo improvement scheme in Aberdeen is now complete. The renovation and expansion project was carried out at Pets' Corner in Hazlehead Park. Features included the replacement of the roof over both parts of the buildings, internal alterations and refurbishment, the installation of
20/06/2017
More than £1.6 million has been awarded to Argyll and Bute Council to carry out energy efficiency projects across the region. The £1,669,978 grant from the Scottish Government's Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland: Area Based Scheme (HEEPS: ABS) will help residents make energy efficiency
20/06/2017
Work has started on a £12.3 million redevelopment project in Edinburgh. The former Castle Mill Works in Fountainbridge is being revamped by Edinburgh Printmakers into a new world-class centre for printmaking and creative industries. Features will include a year-round public programme of exhibition
20/06/2017
A new £8.7 million primary school has been officially opened in East Dunbartonshire. The new Holy Trinity Primary has been built on Newdyke Road in Kirkintilloch. It is the third school to be developed through the council's £48m Primary School Improvement Programme (PSIP) with its development par
20/06/2017
Scotland TranServ is to begin a £120,000 resurfacing project in Dumbarton. The company will start work to address structural cracking and potholes on 750 metres of carriageway along the A82 Strowan's Road to Garshake Road. The scheme will take place between 8pm - 6am from Monday, 26 June to Sunda
20/06/2017
Contractor Morris and Spottiswood has secured two new maintenance framework deals with Iomart and Aldi. Under the Iomart contract, the Glasgow-based business will deliver routine PPM, Compliance Testing, HV & UPS support alongside refrigeration and specialist services to Iomart's Glasgow HQ & data
19/06/2017
Interserve has started work on a £2.6 million link road project in North Lanarkshire. The company is delivering the new Glenboig link road as part of the Glasgow City Region City Deal. Work is expected to take up to 34 weeks to complete. Features include creating a new road, roundabout and SUDS ba
19/06/2017
A new £8.9 million Lightweight Manufacturing Centre is to be built in Renfrew near Glasgow. The facility will be developed on the former Doosan Babcock site in Westway Speaking at the AFRC today, 19 June, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland will su
19/06/2017
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CnES) and the Stornoway Trust have started searching for a contractor to carry out a regeneration project at Lews Castle. Tenders for the capital works elements of the Castle Grounds Regeneration Project have now been published. The scheme will be split into two contract
19/06/2017
CCG has completed work on a boiler replacement scheme in North Lanarkshire. The company's Asset Management (AM) division installed new boilers to 24 properties under the management of Cairn Housing Association in Motherwell. The works were completed over a two-week period. CCG Asset Management Man
19/06/2017
Robertson Homes has won two accolades at the Scottish Home Awards. The company secured the Scottish Housebuilder of the Year prize, as well as the Home of the Year award for the Azure Grand scheme at Colinhill Grange in Strathaven. Managing Director, John Murphy, said: "I extend my congratulations
19/06/2017
Plans have been approved for a new £400,000 drainage system scheme in Inverclyde. The project aims to tackle drainage issues at Birkmyre Park in Kilmacolm. Both rugby pitches will have drainage pipes installed under the surface, carrying excess water to the nearest water course (Gryfe Water). Exce
19/06/2017
Work is to begin later this month on a new flood alleviation channel in Kingussie. Contractor McGowan Ltd will develop the channel on land within the Pitmain Estate to divert high flows from the Allt Mor into Loch Gynack, where it will then be released at a controlled rate back into the River Gynac
19/06/2017
Scottish employers are more in favour of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) reducing it's levy rate than firms in England, according to research. The CITB has confirmed plans to cut its levy rate from 0.5% to 0.35% PAYE for 2018 – 2020. Following approval from the CITB Board and the L
19/06/2017
Work on a £1.5 million electricity network upgrade project in Dumfries and Galloway is now complete. The seven-month scheme was carried out by SP Energy Networks (SPEN) and is part of a £2 million investment plan for the area. Features included the rebuilding and refurbishment of more than 18km of
19/06/2017
A series of public exhibitions detailing designs for the A96 dualling scheme between Hardmuir and Fochabers have gone on display in Moray. Locals and road users can view the remaining 34 combinations of options to be taken forward for further design and assessment at the events in Elgin today, 19 J
16/06/2017
SES Engineering Services has won £10 million worth of work to help deliver two new schools and community centres in Midlothian. The engineering specialist delivers mechanical and engineering (M&E) services for both the Loanhead Centre in Loanhead and the Newbattle Community Campus in Dalkeith. The
16/06/2017
Updated plans have been unveiled for a new purpose-built Justice Centre to be built in Inverness. The proposals by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) feature an improved design in keeping with what will be a landmark building in the city. The new design addresses planning conditions,
16/06/2017
A new 22-turbine wind farm has opened in the Highlands. The Ewe Hill scheme has a capacity of 50.6MW and is part of a two-year £650m investment plan by ScottishPower Renewables to build eight new onshore windfarms in Scotland. Located approximately 7.5km to the east of Lockerbie in Dumfries and Ga
16/06/2017
The Scottish Government has unveiled it's support to build a new world-class auditorium venue in Edinburgh. The new 1,000 seat facility to be developed in St Andrew's Square is being proposed to be included in the multi-million pound Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal. Charitable t
16/06/2017
Kingdom Housing Association (HA) has appointed Scott Kirkpatrick as its new Director of Development. Previously, Mr Kirkpatrick worked as head of development services at the Association's Glenrothes-based association that builds and manages housing, while also providing care support services in Eas
16/06/2017
More than £567,000 is to be invested to restore a B-listed building in Glasgow. A total of £567,824 in funding has been approved to carry out restoration works at the former Parkhead Public School in Westmuir Street. The council and project partners Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, Historic En
16/06/2017
A major renewables milestone has been reached in Fife. Toshiba's control system for the Levenmouth Community Energy Project at Methil is now operational, meaning the site can now begin producing hydrogen for vehicle refuelling. This phase marks the conclusion of the final commissioning step of the
16/06/2017
New research has revealed the number of households in Scotland has continued to rise. Figures published by National Records of Scotland (NRS) states that the amount of Scottish households increased to 2.45 million in 2016. Around 3% of dwellings (79,100) were empty and a further 1% (26,100) were s
16/06/2017
Work is to start next year on the expansion of the Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow. A series of actions have recently been approved by the council which will allow the completion of the southern extension scheme. Work on the project was suspended in July 2015 due to issues around how to work around
16/06/2017
Plans have been approved to extend a science park in Midlothian. The Edinburgh Technopole facility at the Bush House Estate near Penicuik is to be expanded with three new offices/laboratory buildings on the site. The application was approved subject to referral to Scottish Ministers and the signin
15/06/2017
Renewable energy technologies could be used in sewer systems to heat cities across Scotland, according to new research. New figures produced by Scottish Water Horizons for Scottish Renewables reveal how the country's sewers contain enough natural and discarded heat to warm a city the size of Glasgo
15/06/2017
Scotland's oil and gas sector supply chain continues to be in strong international demand as new figures reveal the industry made £11.4 billion in sales during 2015/16. With global activity accounting for 50.9% of all sales, £4.1bn was made up of direct exports while £7.3bn of sales were made throu
15/06/2017
Approximately £17.5 million is to be invested to upgrade water supplies for communities in the Western Isles. Scottish Water is planning to build a new £15 million water treatment works at Lochmaddy, while £2.5m is being invested to upgrade treatment works at Gobhaig as well as lay 5km of new water
15/06/2017
Aggregko has completed the purchase of Indonesia-based power rental company, Kerta Bumni Teknindo (KBT). The £25.7 million deal will see the Glasgow-based firm acquire around 200MW of KBT's diesel and gas contracts on hire with the local utility company PLN, adding to 140MW that Aggreko has contrac
15/06/2017
Plans have been unveiled to build 73 new apartments in Edinburgh. Luxury aparthotel brand Roomzzz is set to expand into Scotland with its Roomzzz Edinburgh scheme, set in the £1 billion Edinburgh St James development. Features include building 73 luxury apartments, from smart studios to luxury pen
15/06/2017
Hargreaves Services has launched at new energy subsidiary to oversee it's energy-related schemes. The division, Brockwell Energy Limited, will look after the development and potential spin-off of Hargreaves' energy project interests. The subsidiary will be led by Alex Lambie as Chief Executive Offi
15/06/2017
Work is to start on a railway bridge repairs project in East Ayrshire. Network Rail will repair and strengthen two structures over Ayr Road in Mauchline. Work will begin on Monday, 19 June and will be ongoing until Friday, 04 August. The scheme is part of Network Rail's UK wide railway upgrade pla
15/06/2017
Pavement works are to begin on the A90 road in Aberdeenshire. The scheme at Findon is being carried out as part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. Diversion routes will be signposted. A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: "We apologise for any incon
15/06/2017
Six timber transport projects in the Highlands have secured funding from the 2017 Strategic Timber Transport Fund (STTF). The schemes will receive £1.42 million of financial support to improve rural infrastructure and greatly reduce the impact of timber haulage on local communities. Cllr Allan Hen
15/06/2017
Marshall Construction has secured the University of Stirling's Single Multi-trade Principal Contractor framework. The three-year programme will cover a wide range of work activities including minor works projects, larger refurbishment projects and reactive and planned maintenance activities. Value
14/06/2017
The first cable has been laid on the £1.1 billion Caithness-Moray transmission project in the Moray Firth. The purpose-built NKT Victoria vessel successfully laid the first High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cables on the scheme, which will see a further 1,200MW of renewable generation capacity con
14/06/2017
Scotland has reached its greenhouse gas emissions target for 2015 despite total emissions being 1.8% higher than 2014, it has been revealed. The latest official figures stated emissions for 2015 were 41% below levels for 1990, while 2014 set a new record with a 45.8% reduction, exceeding a target t
14/06/2017
New plans have been revealed to secure funding for the multi-million pound redevelopment of Paisley Museum. The refreshed proposals reduce the overall cost of the project down to £42 million from £49 million yet still retain the original vision of the development. Councillors will next week be ask
14/06/2017
Industry body Homes for Scotland (HfS) has raised concerns over the level of overall housing output in Scotland. New figures have revealed a 29% increase in funding approvals for affordable housing. However, only 88 more homes (1%) were built in 2016 compared with the previous year, while there wa
14/06/2017
Work is to start on a carriageway resurfacing scheme in Perth and Kinross. The two-phase scheme will see the A93 heading towards Glenshee repaired over a three-week period. The first stage of work is underway and will run until Friday, 16 June. This section covers the A93 at Lair Brae, north of b
14/06/2017
Plans have been unveiled to expand early learning and childcare provision in Falkirk. The council will spend funding this year on a number of projects, which include: • A new early years campus at Langlees Primary School • A new early years campus within Slamannan Primary School, offering increas
14/06/2017
More than £40 million is to be invested to build affordable housing in Fife. The investment is being made by the council as the third phase of its Affordable Housing Programme. Three information events discussing the proposed development sites are scheduled to take place between 4.30pm and 7.30pm
14/06/2017
CCG is continuing work on a window replacement project in the Leith area of Edinburgh. The company's Asset Management (AM) division has been carrying out the project on behalf of Port of Leith Housing Association (HA) since May. Works have consisted of traditional sash and case window replacement
14/06/2017
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed Charlotte Wright as its new Chief Executive. Having joined the organisation 20 years ago, Ms Wright has held several positions with HIE in Lochaber. She was appointed as the agency's Regional Director for Highland in 2008, and as Director of Busi
14/06/2017
Moray Council has revealed plans to transfer the ownership of historic clock tower in Dufftown to the local community. The clocktower, which stands in the centre of the town and dates from 1839, was declared surplus to operational requirements in 2005. It continued to serve as a tourist information
13/06/2017
More than 10,000 approvals were granted for 'affordable' homes over the year ending to March 2017. The latest National Statistics Publication for Scotland reveals a total of 10,276 applications were approved, up from 29% (2,331 homes) compared with last year. Elsewhere, 'affordable' housing starts
13/06/2017
Specialist heating contractors in Scotland are being invited to submit bids for a place on a new £600 million social housing framework. The four-year programme is being launched by Procurement For Housing (PfH) Scotland and is specifically targeted at specialist heating contractors. The framework,
13/06/2017
A new report has revealed confidence in Scotland's oil and gas sector is on the rise. The study, commissioned by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) in partnership with the Fraser of Allander Institute, states 38% of contractors are feeling more confident about business on the UK Contine
13/06/2017
RPS Consulting Services has been appointed to carry out a flood study in Ballater, Aberdeenshire. The environmental consultant will work with the council, other stakeholders and the community to develop measures to reduce the flood risk from the River Dee. The town was severely affected by floodin
13/06/2017
Campaigners have launched a legal challenge against the decision to grant approval for four wind farm developments in the Forth and Tay firths. RSPB Scotland has confirmed proceedings are underway as the projects will affect thousand of seabirds such as gannets, kittiwakes and puffins. The Inch Ca
13/06/2017
Chemicals giant Ineos has unveiled plans to expand its Grangemouth facility in east Stirlingshire. The company is proposing to increase the ethylene capacity of its cracker facilities at the site to over one million tonnes, as well as at its Rafnes site in Norway. The scheme is part of a major Eur
13/06/2017
Watkin Jones has sold its Caledon House development in Aberdeen. The scheme is part of £165m forward sale of six developments to a joint venture (JV) between Europa Capital and Generation Estates, Europa Generation. The deal contains a development portfolio of 1,691 student accommodation beds and
13/06/2017
Work on a school repairs project in Perth is now complete. The scheme at Our Lady's RC Primary School was carried out following an engineer's assessment of the main classroom block. The four classes of pupils which were temporarily relocated to the St John's Academy campus have now returned to the
13/06/2017
Aberdeen-based Wood Group has won a £4.7 million deal to support work on a subsea pipeline system offshore Western Australia. The 15-month contract will see the firm provide engineering support to Woodside on the execution of phase two of their Greater Western Flank (GWF-2) project, located on the
13/06/2017
Scotland TranServ is to begin a £340,000 resurfacing project in Dumfries and Galloway. The company will start repairing the route between the A75/A711 Kirkcudbright junction and Barncrosh from 23 – 28 June. A 700-metre section of the route will see potholes and structural cracking repaired. Detai
12/06/2017
Glasgow-based Weir Group has revealed plans to purchase oil and gas technology supplier, KOP Surface Products. The deal is worth £89.8 million and will see Weir acquire the Singapore-based business in the third quarter of 2017. KOP employs 450 people and is a provider of wellheads, surface trees,
12/06/2017
The Highland Housing Alliance (HHA) has revealed plans to build 16 new 'affordable' homes are to be built in Inverness. The development will be built on a brownfield area at the city's Raining's Stairs and work on the first phase began on 05 June. Completion is scheduled by summer 2018. The scheme
12/06/2017
Work is to start on a new 'affordable' housing development in South Lanarkshire. CCG will begin building 24 new homes for social rent at Belstane Gate in the north of Carluke. The project is to be completed within a 46-week programme. Designed by the council's in-house Design Team, the Belstane Ga
12/06/2017
A £3.6 million funding package has been unveiled to boost Hawick's economy in the Scottish Borders. The support is part of a £10m local economic development capital grant fund from the Scottish Government, which is also supporting businesses in North Ayrshire, Clackmannanshire and Fife. Features o
12/06/2017
Plans have been unveiled to expand a housing development in the Woodhall area of Port Glasgow. River Clyde Homes (RCH) is planning to build 18 new homes at the site, marking the fourth and final phase of the scheme. Overall, the social housing provider will deliver 128 new homes in 2017, totalling
12/06/2017
Plans have been approved for a £750,000 school expansion project in West Lothian. A second extension will be built onto the Winchburgh and Holy Family primary shared school campus, featuring a new self-contained nursery and playground, as well as associated works. The project will provide enough s
12/06/2017
Work will soon start on a £5.7 million restoration project at Saughton Park in Edinburgh. The year-long scheme will revitalise the historic park and is supported by £3.8m of National Lottery Fund funding. Proposals for the scheme were first drawn up in 2013 and have since been developed in more de
12/06/2017
A £1.7 million car park refurbishment project is taking shape in Perth. The scheme at Canal Street Car Park was completed last year. Improvements included a new Pay on Foot system, wider parking bays, improved lighting and charging points for four electric cars. Snagging works are now set to be ca
12/06/2017
Work is continuing on a £24 million water mains upgrade project in Irvine. Scottish Water is installing a new 7.3 mile-long water main south of Drybridge, near Dreghorn, to the west of Eglinton Country Park. The scheme will help more than 85,000 people in parts of North Ayrshire benefit from impro
12/06/2017
Nevis Environmental has highlighted the importance of requiring a Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) before carrying out major marine work. A total of 28 species of cetaceans reside in UK waters. Cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoise), are listed as European protected species and are fully safeguarded
09/06/2017
SELECT has unveiled Kevin Griffin as the organisation's new president. Mr Griffin, who has been chairman of the Lanarkshire branch of SELECT on a number of occasions, took up his new role on Wednesday, 07 June. He will serve for a two-year team. The new president runs Logic Systems Fire & Security
09/06/2017
Work is to begin to repair a stretch of flood-damaged road in Moray. Around 300 square metres of the route near Dallas, which links the village with the B9010, will be resurfaced. The damage was caused by a torrent of floodwater after the nearby River Lossie topped its banks earlier this week. It
09/06/2017
Nearly 50 new homes are to be built in Gullane, East Lothian. The council approved 41 houses, eight flats and associated works to be developed at Fenton Gait East during a planning committee meeting on Tuesday, 06 June. Permission for the scheme was granted alongside a number of other applications
09/06/2017
Up to £400,000 is to be invested in open spaces across Dundee. The works package, which includes redesign and landscape improvements to Lochee Road, Riverside Drive, South Park Road, as well as replacing damaged fencing at Millhill Gardens and Pentland Avenue, will be put before councillors for app
09/06/2017
Dumfries and Galloway Council is set to agree investment spending of up to £1.4 million for this year's Land Asset Class Capital Programme. The local authority will meet later this year to discuss spending in the area. Features include: • £500,000 spent on developing inclusive play park areas th
09/06/2017
Residents are being given more time to comment on the proposed West Highland and Islands Local Development Plan (WestPlan). A consultation on the blueprint was originally scheduled to end on 30 June. However, the deadline has now been extended to 12 noon on 21 July. The extension allows additional
09/06/2017
Work is continuing on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. The contractor, Connect Roads, is to start carrying out pavement works and associated road crossings on the A96 near Aberdeen Airport. Work will take place over the weekend from 8pm today, 09 June,
09/06/2017
Bam Nuttall has started building a new pedestrian footbridge in West Lothian. The contractor is developing the structure at Addiewell station and the project will take six months to complete. The new bridge will be built next to the existing structure, which will be removed once works are complete
08/06/2017
Plans have been submitted to build a new hotel and museum complex next to Celtic Football Club's (FC) stadium in Glasgow. Designed by architect's Holmes Miller, features include developing a five-storey hotel, along with a retail store, ticketing facility, restaurant's and a cafe/bar on London Road
08/06/2017
Ayr-based firm ARPL Architects have won a design competition for a town centre regeneration project in Dumfries. The Midsteeple Quarter competition was launched by community arts body the Stove Network and the Glasgow Institute of Architects in March. The initiative invited architectural concepts
08/06/2017
A company has been prosecuted after a worker fell through a fragile roof during repair work at a barn in Dumfries and Galloway. McKeown Groundworks Limited, whose registered office is at King Street, Castle Douglas, pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 4 of the Work at Height Regulations 2015. It
08/06/2017
Nearly £300,000 worth of housing improvements are to be carried out in Dundee. The council will discuss awarding tenders for the work at a Neighbourhood Services Committee meeting on Monday, 12 June. The schemes include: • Mill O' Mains – Driveways Provision • City Wide – Housing Concrete Repair
08/06/2017
A new household waste and recycling centre (HWRC) is to open in Aberdeenshire. The facility is located at Ellon's Balmacassie Industrial Estate and will be unveiled to the public on Friday, 09 June. The local authority moved the facility to a new site within Balmacassie as the land it was previous
08/06/2017
Specialist contractor Geo-Rope Ltd has been selected to carry out maintenance works on the A890 Stromeferry Bypass. The eight-week project involves the de-vegetation and light scaling of rock slopes, adjusting existing passive netting systems, clearance of rock material behind rock netting, install
07/06/2017
Work on a £4.6 million upgrade project at Edinburgh's Seafield Depot is now complete. The new two-storey modular welfare block was built by Robertson. The project was procured through Scape Group's National Major Works framework. The facility, which features a steel-framed vehicle building and 34
07/06/2017
The project to redevelop Tynecastle Stadium remains on schedule to finish in September despite the scheme overrunning its budget, Heart of Midlothian Football Club has announced. In a statement on its website, Club Chair Ann Budge revealed the scheme has "been faced with a number of changes that ha
07/06/2017
Nearly £4 million has been unveiled to carry out energy efficiency upgrades in Dundee. The Home Energy Efficiency Programme for Scotland (HEEPS) initiative will see external wall insulation being installed into council properties in Tullideph Tenements and Flats, Marshall Street, Pitairlie Road, Gr
07/06/2017
A new building conservation diploma has been unveiled by Historic Environment Scotland (HES). The 10-month Advanced Diploma Course in Technical Building Conservation is available to undertake at HES' Engine Shed in Stirling. It is aimed at people with experience in the built heritage sector and who
07/06/2017
Work is to begin on ground investigations as part of the £3 billion A96 Dualling programme. Raeburn Drilling & Geotechnical Ltd will deliver two contracts totalling £3.1 million; one deal covers the stretch between Inverness and Gollanfield, while the other between Gollanfield and Auldearn. Work w
07/06/2017
Industry body Homes for Scotland (HfS) has called for more housing to be built in Scotland. With major infrastructure projects scheduled to finish soon such as the £1.35 billion Queensferry Crossing, the EY Scottish ITEM Club Summer Update is predicting growth in the Scottish economy this year to b
07/06/2017
Work on a large-scale flat block refurbishment programme near Glasgow is now complete. The £2.1 million upgrade was carried out by Lovell at the multi-storey block of flats at Kyle Court in Cambuslang. The work, including repairs to outer walls and installation of an insulated render system, is pa
07/06/2017
Up to 40 new apprentice places have been created by a £60 million regeneration project in Glasgow. CCG is delivering the final 206 homes on the 540-home Anderston Regeneration scheme in the city. The project, which is being built in partnership with Sanctuary Scotland, is set to be complete by Apri
07/06/2017
Fife-based community groups are being invited to take over the running of some under-used buildings across the region. A total of nine buildings across Fife are up for grabs following a review of the local authorities estate last year. The buildings, which are no longer fit for purpose or don't me
07/06/2017
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has appointed Elaine Mulgrew as its Head of Finance and Corporate Services. Having held senior management positions for 15 years, Ms Mulgrew has extensive experience of working in the public sector and charity sector and has also worked in the
06/06/2017
New figures have revealed more than 100 innovation projects in the Scottish oil and gas sector were delivered last year. With Scottish Enterprise providing £15.9 million to 82 companies to deliver 111 innovation projects with a combined value of £43m, innovation spending in the sector has almost tr
06/06/2017
A construction worker has been taken to hospital after being repeatedly stabbed in Renfrewshire. The 22-year-old victim suffered wounds to his body, neck and shoulder during the attack in Johnstone earlier today, 06 June. It is understood his injuries are not life-threatening and he is in a stabl
06/06/2017
New figures have revealed more than 26,000 starts were recorded for Modern Apprenticeships in 2016/17. Skills Development Scotland has unveiled a total of 26,262 starts were recorded throughout the year, 23% of which were in the construction industry. The figure means the Government is on course t
06/06/2017
Residents are being invited to view designs for the Perth City Hall redevelopment project. Exhibitions of the scheme will display concept ideas submitted by five architecture firms shortlisted for the project; Austin-Smith: Lord and MVRDV; Hoskins Architects; LDN; Mecanoo; and Richard Murphy Archit
06/06/2017
The Scottish Land Commission has appointed Hamish Trench as its new Chief Executive. Mr Trench is taking over from interim Chief Executive Hilary Pearce and will join the organisation from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) on 31 July 2017. Having joined the CNPA in 2004, Mr Trench has
06/06/2017
Work is to begin on a £132,000 bridge resurfacing project in North Ayrshire. The scheme will involve work to the waterproofing, drainage system and barriers on the bridge deck of the A78 at Warrix near Irvine. The four-week programme will start on Monday, 12 June. Features include stripping back t
06/06/2017
A joint venture (JV) between Black & Veatch and Amey (aBV) is continuing work on an £800,000 water upgrade project in Edinburgh. The scheme is part of a £6 million investment in the capital's sewer network that will cover a number of areas across the city including Trinity and Haymarket. Features
06/06/2017
Robertson has strengthened its Property division by appointing Ross McNulty as a new development director. As the third director-level appointment at Robertson Property within the last 14 months, the business is currently focused on hotels, student accommodation and PRS, in addition to roadside ret
06/06/2017
Plans have been approved to expand St Peter's School in Aberdeen. The primary school is being altered to alleviate capacity pressures. Proposals include building alterations to free up additional space, converting and utilising the vacant janitor's lodge and converting an additional room at nearby
06/06/2017
Road surface dressing work is continuing on the Shetland Islands. The council is currently repairing roads in selected parts of Lerwick and Central Mainland, before moving to the North Isles and North Mainland next week. Due to the possibility of further rain, a planned road closure on the A970 No
05/06/2017
More than 240 new homes are to be built in Moray. The new 'affordable' houses will be delivered across the region over the next three years. The Scottish Government has committed to investing £3 billion towards building 50,000 'affordable' homes over the next five years. In Moray, 31 homes are sc
05/06/2017
Renfrewshire Council is to host a consultation on plans to build 150 new homes in Paisley's West End. Residents are being invited to view proposals on the draft 'masterplan' for the area which includes Well Street, Underwood Lane, Clavering Street East, Sutherland Street, Oakshaw Brae and West Brae
05/06/2017
CALA Homes has started work on a new luxury homes development at Edinburgh's World Heritage Site. The scheme involves transforming the grounds of Donaldson's, one of the city's most iconic locations, into a contemporary new residences titled 'The Crescent'. Designed by Scottish architect Richard M
05/06/2017
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has challenged the Conservative Party's plans to double the Skills Immigration Charge. In its General Election manifesto, the SNP pledged to lobby for the scrapping of the Charge, which commits employers to pay £1,000 per non-EEA worker each year. Welcoming the SN
05/06/2017
A new road bridge is to open in Aberdeenshire. The structure on the B977 Echt to Balmedie Road at Parkhill will open for the first time to traffic at 6am on Thursday, 08 June. The bridge will form part of the realigned B977 and has been built as part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmed
05/06/2017
Restoration work has been carried out to an iconic pathway in South Lanarkshire. The Clyde Walkway at Mauldslie Woods has been repaired and upgraded as part of the Heritage Lottery Fund supported Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership (CAVLP). Running for 40 mikes from the centre of Glasgow t
05/06/2017
Dundee is to become the latest city to host a new initiative which aims to match employers and apprentices. The Shared Apprentice Programme targets SME companies who cannot commit to taking an apprentice for the full four years. The project will apprentices and place them for a minimum of three mo
05/06/2017
Plans have been submitted to redevelop a church into a new boutique hotel and wedding venue in North Ayrshire. Designed by LMA Architects, the scheme will be carried out for JNS Hotels and involves transforming the former Trinity Church in Beith. Features will include a new 148 cover function suit
05/06/2017
The President of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has visited Dumfries and Galloway to find out more information about the work of the region's local planners. Stephen Wilkinson made the trip earlier this month to find out more about the skills of planners. In Dumfries, the council's Chief
05/06/2017
Work on a £310,000 shared-use cycle path project in Moray is now complete. The 1km scheme, which was funded by sustainable travel charity Sustrans, will help encourage walking and cycling to the new Elgin High School. The route follows that of an existing path which was upgraded and widened to acc
02/06/2017
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK has revealed plans to decommission the Buchan Alpha platform in the North Sea. The floating oil production vessel ceased production for the final time on 12 May 2017. Over a 36-year lifetime, it has produced nearly 150 million barrels of oil. The decommissioning contrac
02/06/2017
BAM Construction has been selected to redevelop Perth City Hall. The company will restore the Grade B-listed building on behalf of the local authority as part of its bid to make Perth UK City of Culture 2021. Features include a new 1,500 m² flexible exhibition hall that can accommodate displays of
02/06/2017
A Glasgow-based company has been prosecuted after an elderly pedestrian drowned at a construction site in Kirkcaldy. Sandford Park Ltd of St Vincent Street, Glasgow pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 22(1) (l) of the Construction (Design and management) Regulations 2007. It has been fined £110,
02/06/2017
Work is to start on a £170,000 roundabout resurfacing scheme in South Lanarkshire. The project will help address issues with potholes and structural cracking along a 1km stretch of the A726 westbound carriageway. Work will take place on the A726 trunk road between the Murray and Righead Roundabou
02/06/2017
Work is continuing on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. Contractor Aberdeen Road Limited is scheduled to being pavement works near the A90 at Findon today, 02 June. Work will take place from 8pm until 6am on Monday, 05 June. To carry out the scheme safe
02/06/2017
Work is underway to restore the historic Ross Fountain in Edinburgh. The cast iron A-listed structure is being repaired by Industrial Heritage Consulting Limited on behalf of the Ross Development Trust and completion is scheduled for spring 2018. The year-long project will see the feature removed
01/06/2017
A disused Moray shipyard has been purchased by Macduff Shipyards Ltd to help unlock its potential as a service and maintenance base for the offshore renewables industry. The company acquired the Buckie Shipyard from Moray Council for an undisclosed sum. Macduff Shipyards now intends to start refur
01/06/2017
Interested parties are being invited to bid for a £5 million contract as part of the A737 Dalry Bypass project. The A737 Den Realignment deal involves upgrading approximately 1km of the existing A737 between Beith and Dalry, including new junctions. The contract notice has been published a week af
01/06/2017
Land Engineering (Scotland) has gone into administration with the loss of 135 jobs. Following the collapse of the Glasgow-based landscaping and engineering firm, 249 employees have been transferred to idverde Limited which purchased parts of the business, including its winter maintenance division.
01/06/2017
Nearly £1 million is to be invested to build two new mountain bike facilities in Glasgow. The council has approved £940,000 to develop two sports facilities in the city - a new international standard BMX Centre in Knightswood and the mountain bike trails at Cathkin Braes Country Park. The new BMX
01/06/2017
The Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed Audrey MacIver as its new director of energy and low carbon. Mrs MacIver will succeed Calum Davidson, who retired in November, and will take up the post today, 01 June. Having previously joined HIE in 1993, Mrs MacIver has held posts in econ
01/06/2017
Scotland TranServ is to begin a £475,000 resurfacing scheme on the A75. The project will see a 600 metre stretch of the road repaired from Priestholm to Hardrigg Lodge. Work will take place between Thursday, 08 June and Friday, 16 June. To carry out the project safely, the following temporary traf
01/06/2017
Work is to start on a £530,000 road resurfacing scheme in the Highlands. BEAR Scotland will begin repairing the A82 between Fort Augustus and Invermoriston from Wednesday, 07 June. The scheme involves resurfacing over 3km of carriageway to establish a smoother surface and safer journeys for road u
01/06/2017
Work on a wind farm extension project in East Ayrshire is now complete. ScottishPower Renewables has installed a further 35 turbines to the original 20-turbine Hare Hill Windfarm site, taking the site's full capacity up to 43MW. The scheme is part of a two-year £650 million investment plan by Scot
