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Scotland Construction News Archive for October 2018
31/10/2018
Clark Contracts has completed a £3.8 million refurbishment of one of Inverclyde's oldest primary schools. Lady Alice in Greenock has officially been reopened following the year-long project. The interior of the building was completely reworked and modernised, while the original 1937 exterior was
31/10/2018
Glendoune Community Centre in Girvan has secured funding from electrical supplier Rexel UK to complete a number of refurbishment works. The Ayr company donated £850 to enable the installation of new flooring, a new door and several improvements to the ceiling. The project is being completed along
31/10/2018
Story Contracting has landed a contract to deliver an expansion project at Oban Ferry Terminal. The project involves expanding the existing marshalling facility, including the relocation of a railway siding line, and all associated operational railway equipment. The Network Rail boundary will be
31/10/2018
New energy efficient street lights are to be installed across Edinburgh following the success of a 2012 pilot scheme. The 2012 scheme was followed by a similar project in 2014 to replace around 7000 obsolete lanterns in Edinburgh with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights. These 'white light' techno
31/10/2018
A former primary school in Chapelhall has been successfully transformed into a new modern council housing development. The old St. Aloysius Primary School now houses 30 homes, which include a mix of flats, bungalows and houses. Cruden Building and Renewals completed the project on behalf of North
31/10/2018
An updated version of the Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) is to go in front of Perth & Kinross councillors today, 31 October, for approval. The SHIP sets out how Scottish Government funding for the development of affordable housing will be invested to support the delivery of the Local Hou
30/10/2018
Scottish Finance Secretary, Derek Mackay, has said that the UK government's new Budget has "failed to deliver an end to austerity". Speaking after the announcement of the UK Government budget, Mr Mackay said the UK Budget does not deliver on the promises of a significant uplift in public spending,
30/10/2018
A 2,400 acre site outside Glasgow is to be developed to provide thousands of new homes, following major clearing works by Scottish Water Horizons. Scottish Water Horizons, a commercial subsidiary owned by Scottish Water, has played a crucial role in helping to unlock land that is being regenerated
30/10/2018
Robertson Construction has submitted proposals for a £1.5 million extension to Buchan House in Peterhead. The planned extension would provide dedicated space for Police Scotland and increase partnership working in the building. The two-storey extension would link to the existing Aberdeenshire Coun
30/10/2018
More than half of the rock anchors have now been installed as part of the Stromeferry rock stabilisation works, the Highland Council has confirmed. The council has said that 156 of the 240 anchors are in place on the rock face. The contractor has faced some challenges due to the windy weather and e
30/10/2018
Scottish Borders Council has launched a public consultation in the development of their key planning document. Where new homes and businesses can be built and how further town centre regeneration can take place are just two of the questions Borderers are being asked as part of our upcoming consulta
30/10/2018
Construction union Unite has issued a warning to employers to 'up their game' in rooting out fake Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards. This follows recent reports that a fake CSCS card seller was jailed for more than three years. The union believes that the existence of fake car
30/10/2018
A group of experts from the private and third sectors have been appointed to the Regional Enterprise Council, the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal has announced. The City Region Deal is a £1.3bn investment over the next 15 years designed to accelerate economic growth and create in
30/10/2018
Aberdeenshire Council has announced that the next phase of construction work on the emerging path network at Inverurie's Ury Riverside Park has begun. The first phase, constructed in 2016, provided the long-awaited link between Osprey Village and the town centre and is now a well-used route. The £
29/10/2018
Unite the union has confirmed that its local government craft membership has voted to reject the COSLA (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities) pay offer by 69%, and, of those, 90% voted for industrial action. The craft agreement covers trades persons including joiners, labourers, painters and el
29/10/2018
Scotland's Finance Minister, Derek Mackay, has called on the UK government to deliver on its pledge to end austerity in its new Budget. Speaking ahead of the UK Government's budget, Mr Mackay has called for a 'meaningful uplift' in public services funding, as well as expressing concerns about the d
29/10/2018
National Trust Scotland (NTS) are seeking donations to help fulfil its commitment to protect the country's natural environment. NTS said that funding would help maintain some of the country's most beautiful and popular hiking spots, such as Ben Lawers, Goatfell and Mar Lodge Estate. Issuing an app
29/10/2018
South Lanarkshire Council have announced a partnership with Funding Scotland to provide a free, online searchable funding portal. The new facility includes information on more than 800 funds and can help businesses, community groups and charities find everything from small grants to funding for big
29/10/2018
The Highland Council has announced a drop-in event as part of the consultation process for the proposed Nairn Links. On Saturday, 03 November, the first draft plan for the proposed works will be on display at the Nairn Community and Arts Centre. The project team will be on hand, along with the Cou
29/10/2018
The City of Edinburgh Council has unveiled plans for an ambitious regeneration project at Granton Waterfront. The Council will begin an intensive six month period of public engagement to deliver a vibrant, well connected, new city quarter. The Council's vision for the area is for around 4,000 new
29/10/2018
Perth & Kinross Council and the Perth City Development Board have welcomed the opening of the new £1.6 million guest lounge and training facilities at Perth Railway Station. The new facilities, for travellers and staff on the Caledonian Sleeper service to London Euston, have been created in an unti
29/10/2018
North Lanarkshire Council has published proposals to regenerate a derelict site in Orbiston Street Industrial Estate, Motherwell and build 14 modern industrial start-up units. Working in partnership with its property Management Company, North Lanarkshire Properties, the council is working to secure
29/10/2018
Angus Council has announced that work to redevelop and improve Forfar Recycling Centre has begun today, Monday, 29 October. Forfar's renewal is a key element in the drive to deliver a modern, comprehensive Angus-wide waste management service that recognises the importance of all residents reducing
29/10/2018
Scottish Water has announced that work to improve the water infrastructure in Stewarton will being on Monday, 12 November. Work to upgrade 145 metres of pipework will commence on Rigg Street and is expected to last for around four weeks. The work is being undertaken by contractors Clancy Docwra. T
26/10/2018
Funding of £1.1 million has been secured for six Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) projects, from the £3m available in the first round of the Scottish Government's Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF). The funds are in addition to significant Council and LEADER funding for new facilities to help
26/10/2018
More than 100 homes have now been completed at one of the largest new build council housing sites in Scotland. West Lothian Council is building 230 new homes at Kirkhill in Broxburn - making it one of the country's largest council housing sites in Scotland. The new houses will include a mixture of
26/10/2018
Fife Council is investigating the potential flood risk to the Eden and Lady Burn area of Cupar. As part of the study the project team is holding a public exhibition at the County Buildings on Tuesday 6th November 2018, between 12pm and 7pm. Officers in the team will explain the purpose of the stud
26/10/2018
The Scottish Border Council has announced that financial close has been reached on the new Jedburgh Intergenerational Community Campus project. Although advanced works have already begun on site, as marked by Deputy First Minister John Swinney and school children in June, the main construction work
26/10/2018
The government has said it is prepared to invest £200 million for the Tay Cities Region Deal, to deliver inclusive economic growth across the region, through skills, tourism and innovation. Infrastructure Secretary, Michael Matheson, also challenged the UK Government to match his funding commitment
26/10/2018
Morrison Construction has scooped two accolades at the Saltire Infrastructure Awards. The awards celebrate the best in civil engineering across Scotland showcasing outstanding projects and the professionals involved. The Queensferry Crossing was awarded the Greatest Contribution to Scotland Award
25/10/2018
Transport Scotland has announced a major surfacing repair programme which will see over £24m invested at over 200 locations across the North West Trunk Road network before January 2019. Numerous sections of the North West network, which is around 883 miles long and includes over 2,400 bridges and s
25/10/2018
Two heritage projects from Argyll and Bute have been named as winners at the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards 2018. Dunoon Burgh Halls and Campbeltown Picture House won the award for Best Rescue of a Historic Building or Place; under £2m and over £2m respectively. Hosted by broadcaster and writer Sa
25/10/2018
The remote Slochd summit on the A9 is to be included in the latest ground investigation contract for the A9 Dualling programme, the government has announced. The second highest point on the A9 at over 1,300 feet above sea level is part of the challenging 15 mile Dalraddy to Slochd stretch of the ro
25/10/2018
Morrison Construction has secured a position on three frameworks for Scottish Water Horizon, the commercial arm of Scottish Water, worth an estimated £45m. Morrison and Scottish Water Horizon will be working in partnership to provide new water infrastructure and to repair and maintain existing wate
25/10/2018
Scottish Borders Council has announced that a section of Teviot Road will be closed from Thursday 25 October for up to a month to allow essential service diversion works associated with the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme to take place. A temporary access route for vehicles will be created on Thursd
25/10/2018
Scottish Water's Shieldhall Tunnel project in Glasgow has won the prestigious Infrastructure Award at this year's Saltire Infrastructure Awards. The annual awards recognise excellence and innovation in civil engineering and celebrate its contribution to our quality of life. The Awards attracted 12
24/10/2018
A new downloadable game – which demonstrates the benefits of a career in construction through games-based learning – has been launched at the Skills Scotland show at Glasgow's SEC. The £200,000 free-to-download 'Construction Manager' game was commissioned by the Construction Industry Training Board
24/10/2018
Avant Homes has been granted planning permission for a £52 million, 197 home development in Hamilton. Avant will begin construction immediately on a variety of three and four-bedroom homes on the 22-acre Highstonehall site. Avant Homes Scotland managing director David Knight said: "We're very plea
24/10/2018
Scottish Water has announced an information event ahead of water mains works in Stonehaven. The information event will allow customers to find out more about a major investment in the water network in the town. The utility's alliance partner, Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA), will be carrying out a
24/10/2018
Stirling Council Empty Homes Officer, Allyson Allison, has been shortlisted for two prestigious accolades for her efforts in bringing empty homes back into use. Allison has been named as a finalist in the Outstanding Individual and Best Before and After categories at the Howdens Scottish Empty Home
24/10/2018
East Dunbartonshire Council is set to move to the next stage of the statutory consultation process on its proposal to close the area's two special schools – Campsie view School in Lenzie and Merkland School in Kirkintilloch – and invest £23.5m to build one state-of-the-art school in Kirkintilloch.
24/10/2018
East Ayrshire Council has announced the fourth annual private landlord conference to be held on Saturday, 19 November at St Joseph's Academy in Kilmarnock. The conference, which will be hosted by the East Ayrshire Private Sector Housing Unit in conjunction with North and South Ayrshire Councils, wi
24/10/2018
Aberdeenshire Council has set a pre-determination hearing to discuss a planning application for a proposed electricity substation near Rothienorman. The proposed development by Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc consists of a platform area, control building, associated plant and infrastructur
24/10/2018
Aberdeen City Council has published its Housing Performance Report 2017/18, highlighting areas of progress and opportunities for improvement. The report, which supports the Scottish Social Housing Charter's aims of ensuring tenants are well informed about their landlord's performance, shows Aberdee
24/10/2018
An £18 million Economic Action Plan has been announced to help businesses benefit from developments in manufacturing. As part of a response to the business-led Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board, the Economic Action Plan sets out a number of new and existing actions that will work together to bu
24/10/2018
The first recipients of the £2 million Smarter Choices Smarter Places Open Fund have been announced by Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Michael Matheson. The Open Fund provides match funding grants between £5000 and £50,000 to public, third and community sector organ
23/10/2018
An ambitious transformation project for Ayrshire has taken a "major step forward", Ayrshire Growth Deal (AGD) partners, which includes the three Ayrshire Councils and national agencies, with support from the private sector, has said. AGD said that they were now hopeful that it will secure much-need
23/10/2018
The City of Edinburgh Council is due to make a final decision on the proposed Trams to Newhaven project, following the completion of the tendering process. The final stage in this process is to seek best and final offers from the bidders and to clarify specific elements of the bids received, which
23/10/2018
CR Smith has welcomed 11 aspiring joiners to its apprenticeship scheme that has been carefully developed by the firm's own staff and Fife College to meet the skills required by the home improvement business. As well as developing the quality of workmanship needed for installing the CR Smith Lorimer
23/10/2018
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre has announced an event to demonstrate how visualisation technologies can advance the oil & gas and construction industries. Visualisation technology is developing rapidly. As it evolves the number and range of applications is increasing with greater and great
23/10/2018
Morrison Construction has donated reused site materials and labour to Winchburgh Community Growing Group to create planters for the West Lothian village. Three concrete manhole rings are now colourful planters full of flowers, fruit bushes, herbs and vegetables for the Winchburgh community to enjoy
23/10/2018
Gas firm SGN has announced that work to upgrade its gas network in the Stonelaw Road area of Rutherglen is to begin. More than £640,000 will be invested to replace old gas mains and services with new plastic pipe to ensure a continued safe and reliable gas supply to the local area. Following discu
23/10/2018
Scotland's economy has continued to strengthen in the first half of 2018 with annual GDP growth the strongest since 2014 and above the UK as a whole, according to the latest State of the Economy Report. Published today by the Scottish government, the report also shows that independent growth foreca
23/10/2018
CCG has announced the creation of 35 new jobs at its off-site manufacturing business, CCG OSM, in response to growing demand for its energy efficient timber systems. CCG OSM, located in Cambuslang, is one of the UK's leading manufacturing facilities in the production of enhanced panel timber frame
23/10/2018
Construction work on a number of new council flats has begun at the site of Napier House Care Home in Glenrothes, Fife. All 31 flats, for Very Sheltered Accommodation, will be brand new Council Housing and part of the investment Fife Council is making to the Programme, despite significant financial
23/10/2018
Scottish Water has announced that the first phase of a £21 million project to provide a single, improved water supply in Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston is underway. Work has started at the top of the canal locks in Fort Augustus to complete a 315 metre drilled twin pipe crossing beneath the Caledon
22/10/2018
Orkney Islands Council has announced that flagstone repairs are to be carried out this week in Stromness. Monday (22 October) and Tuesday (23 October) will see the area from the bottom of the Back Road to the Pierhead closed. Work will move then to the stretch from the Pierhead to Church Road from
22/10/2018
The second phase of a successful city electric vehicle charging cluster could be "just around the corner", Dundee City Council has said. Councillors will be asked to green light £75,000 worth of work to install facilities at Balgay Street in Lochee. Mark Flynn depute convener of Dundee City Counci
22/10/2018
SELECT, Scotland's Electrical Trade Association, has backed a bid to improve the safety of the Scottish public by securing professional recognition for the country's qualified electricians. The campaign has been brought to the government by MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston. As a means of assisting MSPs t
22/10/2018
Plans for a new hotel and student accommodation in St Andrews, which would represent an investment of £23m into the town, has been submitted to Fife Council. Submitted by Robertson Property, the planning application for the site at Abbey Park aims to boost the local economy and address a clear and
22/10/2018
The Glasgow School of Art (GSoA) have praised construction workers who braved the elements last weekend to carry out stabilisation work on the west gable of the historic Mackintosh Building. The team from Reigart Construction, SGB and Mabey Total Solutions have now finished the work on the west gab
22/10/2018
A local community development group has take over the former Nesting School - the first time property has been obtained from Shetland Islands Council using new asset transfer legislation. The Community Development Company of Nesting (CDCN), a registered charity, has successfully acquired the Aald S
22/10/2018
Modern, traditional and innovative buildings have all been recognised in the Borders Building Design Awards 2018, with five awards and three commendations handed out at the ceremony at Marchmont House. A total of 26 entries were received for the awards, which is one of the longest running of local
22/10/2018
East Lothian Council has announced an extension of works to repair carriageway subsidence on the coal plant road (B6371) from Meadowmill roundabout to Alder Road roundabout, Port Seton. A Council spokesperson said: "The Coal Authority has advised that remedial works to tackle subsidence on the B637
22/10/2018
Aberdeen has been chosen to host the prestigious World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) AGM in 2019. WECP President Mayor Mike Savage of the City of Halifax (Canada) made the announcement, following a unanimous and enthusiastic vote by the Board members, on the final day of this year's AGM in Kuala
22/10/2018
Renfrewshire Council has opened the first of a series of public votes to choose the names of their nine new gritters set to keep the area moving this winter. The public have the opportunity to choose their winners from suggestions such as Ploughlo Grittini, William Wall-ice and Thawin' Batty, as a
19/10/2018
Almost seven in ten Scots living in rural areas support the use of onshore wind energy, a new poll has found. The independent survey is the first to focus specifically on what people living outside urban areas think of renewable energy developments. Results show 66% of rural Scots support the use
19/10/2018
People over the age of 65 are the most likely to own a 'smart' energy meter, according to a major nationwide survey. Smart Energy GB has published the latest edition of 'Smart Energy Outlook', the largest independent study of national public opinion on energy and smart meters. The nationwide surve
19/10/2018
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded initial development funding to Fife Council to help progress its plans for repairs and improvements to the town's historic streetscape and buildings. It is understood that following the initial development, more detailed proposals will be submitted to ap
19/10/2018
Two Moray-based fabrication companies are joining forces to create an engineering powerhouse. Staff members from AJ Engineering and Rennie Fabrication are set to amalgamate giving scope to take on more varied work in a wider range of sectors. Graham Alexander, general manager of AJ Engineering whi
19/10/2018
Works to protect Crovie and it's access road following a landslip have been completed ahead of schedule, Aberdeenshire Council has confirmed. The work on Aberdeenshire's north coast took ten weeks and the road had been expected to reopen in the middle of November, however following the successful c
19/10/2018
Aberdeen City Council has announced Dandara as the preferred bidder to redevelop the Middlefield Triangle. The Triangle will be created with the construction of a new connecting road between North Anderson Drive and Auchmill Road to ease traffic flow on the Haudagain roundabout. Housing enclosed b
18/10/2018
Plans for a number of new health facilities, worth some £50m, have taken a major step forward, following approval full approval of each business case by the Board of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The business cases approved by the Board include: • £11m Stobhill Mental Health Wards • £19m Clydeb
18/10/2018
Scottish Borders Council has secured funding of more than £100,000 from VisitScotland to carry out improvements to relieve areas of erosion on the path network of the iconic Eildon Hills. The work will improve the quality of the visitor experience and prevent erosion along the 4km of the upland pat
18/10/2018
Inverclyde Council's Health & Social Care Convener has welcomed the latest milestone for the new £21million Greenock Health and Care Centre. The Board of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has approved the full business case which is now with the Scottish Government for consideration. Councillor Robert
18/10/2018
Barratt Developments has published its latest trading update as it holds its Annual General Meeting in London. Speaking about the trading update, David Thomas, Chief Executive, said: "The Group has started the new financial year in a strong position, with a good sales rate, healthy forward order bo
18/10/2018
Argyll and Bute Council are to submit a multi-million pound funding bid to the UK and Scottish Governments that would see investment in areas as wide ranging as transport, broadband, education and market-leading business innovation. The bid comprises sixteen different projects that would bring toge
18/10/2018
Falkirk Council has welcomed progress being made on providing a new council HQ and Arts Centre to boost town centre prospects. Work has started on a business case for the project with the longer term aim of finding a development partner and will help establish the location for the new building need
18/10/2018
The Leader of Argyll and Bute Council has called on the the Scottish Government to formally commit to identifying and funding a permanent solution to keep the A83, and Argyll and Bute, open for business. Councillors unanimously agreed the action at the meeting of full Council, in response to the im
18/10/2018
A major milestone has been reached in the development of The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) as work begins on the interior fit-out of the building. It comes as new computer-generated visualisations of the multi-million pound venue, which is being built by Aberdeen City Council along with its develop
18/10/2018
SP Energy Networks is to upgrade the electricity supply at Ayrshire's busiest railway station, providing an "energy boost" to major work underway at the station. The work at Kilwinning Railway Station is part of the development by Network Rail to build a single bridge and three new lifts to serve a
18/10/2018
CCG has completed its first contract with Linthouse Housing Association. The firm carried out a suite of upgrades to existing housing stock, including stock improvement and fabric repairs. CCG has been on site with Linthouse Housing Association since January 2018. The first contract to have been c
17/10/2018
If you're a business leader in the construction sector, the chances are you've heard of BIM. You might even know that despite the common misconception, it isn't a piece of 3D software – it's a collaborative process where all parties in a design team work together to deliver a better building for the
17/10/2018
Banks Property has held a consultation event on plans for new South Ayrshire homes. The Hamilton-based developer thanked a South Ayrshire community for their "valuable input and contributions". More than 70 people attended Banks Property's event at Symington Community Hall, on Tuesday 2 October 201
17/10/2018
Mechanical and Electrical Services provider, Arc-Tech, has supplied a district heating network to service a new housing development in Edinburgh. Located on Greendykes Road, Craigmillar, the development is being constructed on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council comprising 75 affordable homes a
17/10/2018
Balfour Beatty has been appointed as the sole contractor to Scape Group's second generation civil engineering frameworks, valued at a combined total of up to £2.1 billion revenue. The two new frameworks, open to all public sector bodies in the UK, will run for a period of four years from October 20
17/10/2018
The HALO Urban Regeneration Company is seeking to secure a construction partner for Phase One of the development in Kilmarnock. Phase One of the project on the 23-acre site, formerly the home of Johnnie Walker, will see construction of the HALO's Enterprise and Innovation Centre designed to stimula
17/10/2018
North Lanarkshire Council has announced a series of 'Housing Matters' events, where participants will have the opportunity to find out about the latest developments within the service and the delivery of future services. Two events have been confirmed: South session, Saturday 3 November at Gartlea
17/10/2018
Argyll and Bute Council are seeking tenants for the redeveloped Hermitage Park Pavilion. The council said that "time is running out for anyone wishing to play a key role in the future of the stunning, redeveloped Hermitage Park". Closing date for expressions of interest in the new Pavilion is 26 O
17/10/2018
The City of Edinburgh Council has opened a citywide consultation on proposals for a Transient Visitor Levy (TVL). The council set out key aspects of the proposed scheme following detailed research, informal engagement with industry stakeholders and an in-depth survey of residents and visitors. Vie
16/10/2018
North Lanarkshire Council's Enterprise Team has help Airdrie-based business WQS secure £700,000 worth of new contracts and a full order book. WQS contacted our Enterprise Team when the need to raise working capital to service a series of large public contracts arose. The loan finance helped plug th
16/10/2018
Angus Council has launched an Angus-wide search to find the Building of the Decade, as part of the Angus Design Awards 2018. Within their sights are completed developments that have had a positive impact within their local area. The council want to hear from building owners and designers about new
16/10/2018
Scottish Water has announced that it will be carrying out emergency sewer repair work in central Aberdeen. The work, being undertaken by contractor Kier, will begin on Saturday 20th October on Union Street and last for approximately eight days. To allow the safe excavation of the road surface to a
16/10/2018
ScottishPower has become the first integrated energy company in the UK to shift completely from coal and gas generation to wind power, after completing the sale of its traditional generation business to Drax for £702 million. Ignacio Galán, Chairman and Chief Executive of Iberdrola, said: "Energy c
16/10/2018
Digital technology has the potential to transform the construction industry but only if the sector is equipped with the right skills and knowledge, according to a new report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). CITB's new report, Unlocking Construction's Digital Future: A Skills Pl
16/10/2018
Three potential new sites have been identified for the construction of a new prison to replace HMP Barlinnie. According to reports, the Scottish Prison Service has been working to identify sites for a £100 million replacement prison. It is understood that HMP Barlinnie will close and the new facili
16/10/2018
The latest report on air pollutants in Scotland has been published by Scotland's Chief Statistician. The main findings of the report include: • Over the long term there have been reductions in emissions for all the pollutants. • Since 1990, there have been decreases of 12 per cent for ammonia,
16/10/2018
CCG (Scotland) has announced that it has completed Phases 4 & 5 of the multi-award winning Anderston Regeneration Masterplan, a landmark housing project in Glasgow. Delivered on behalf of Sanctuary Scotland and supported by funding from the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council, the new deve
15/10/2018
Essential repair work to sewer manhole covers is to begin on South College Street on the A96 in Elgin. The work, which is to start on Thursday 18 October, will ensure three manhole covers and the road surface around them remain safe for road users. The A96 will be closed to traffic between its ju
15/10/2018
Contractors are to start maintenance work on the U4622 Telford Road in Inverness. Working on behalf of Scottish Water a road closure will be put in place on Wednesday 17 October from 8pm to 6am and Thursday 18 October. The work is taking place at its junction with A862 Telford Street, heading in a
15/10/2018
Bridge repair work in Inverclyde has been postponed. The work along a major route through Gourock was due to start however it has been postponed until January. Environment & Regeneration Convener Councillor Michael McCormick said: "There will be disruption whenever these works are carried out but
15/10/2018
A total of £45,000 has been allocated to install electric vehicle chargepoints in residential areas of five East Lothian towns and villages. The Department for Transport (DfT) allocated the money to the council after it for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) for funding for the chargepoints following app
15/10/2018
East Dunbartonshire Council is to appoint a transport consultant to carry out appraisal works for railway improvements in the Bearsden and Milngavie area. Transport Scotland recently turned down the Council's bid for funding to investigate options for twin-tracking the rail line between Westerton a
15/10/2018
Gas distribution firm SGN has started work to improve and upgrade the gas supply network in Hamilton. The company is investing £367,000 in the scheme which is taking place on the Bothwell Road. The work involves the replacement of old, metal gas mains with new plastic pipe to ensure a safe and rel
12/10/2018
CCG (Scotland) has started construction work on a new housing development in Craigmillar town centre in Edinburgh. The new homes, which will be complete by 2020, will be spread across a series of 14 blocks. Residents will have access to amenity areas and a large public green space will be at the he
12/10/2018
Co Down based GRAHAM has been appointed by Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd (DSRL) to develop a new shielded Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) Drum Store Extension and an Unshielded Waste Store Extension for shielded waste containers next to the existing Dounreay Cementation Plant (DCP) complex. Valued i
12/10/2018
Work to carry out essential bridge repairs in Inverclyde has begun. A major route through Gourock is to be partially closed for at least seven weeks to allow the works to take place. Inverclyde Council is carrying out work to remove and replace the waterproofing membrane on the Cardwell Road bridg
12/10/2018
Construction work on a new £3.4million nursery has been completed in Greenock, Inverclyde. The 100 pupil Glenpark Early Learning Centre has been built on part of the former Greenock Academy site replacing the previous 'west end' facility at Kelly Street Nursery and St Mary’s Primary. Education & C
12/10/2018
Plans are moving forward to deliver higher quality properties for Angus Council residents in the Timmergreens area of Arbroath. The aim is to improve the environment and quality of life for people living in Timmergreens. Councillor Craig Fotheringham, Housing Spokesperson said: "Council properties
12/10/2018
A new electricity system has gone live in Fair Isle, between Orkney and Shetland. The Scottish Government invested £1.5 million in the project and the community is benefiting from around the clock electricity provision for the first time. A total of 55 people live at Fair Isle and they previously
11/10/2018
Refurbishment work is to start on a visitor centre in North Lanarkshire. The centre at Drumpellier Country Park will close on 22 October. The centre will be refurbished and extended to create a new viewing area over the loch, with displays telling the story of the park and the Seven Lochs project.
11/10/2018
East Ayrshire Council and CCG (Scotland) scooped Best Housing Project at the Scottish Procurement Alliance awards. The Council and CCG also won Most Innovative Project for Hearth Place, Cumnock. Barbieston Road is a new £1.74m development, providing eleven new build affordable homes for rent in th
11/10/2018
Work to improve a play area in Dundee has been completed. A total of £400,000 was invested in the play area at Camperdown Country Park. The former boating pond at the park has been filled in and transformed into a large inclusive place to play based around a boat-shaped structure, reminiscent of '
11/10/2018
Glasgow based Eagle Plant Hire has enhanced its rental fleet with the purchase of ten Trime X-Eco LED lighting towers. "Making the decision to invest in a fleet of lighting towers was the easy bit," said Iain MacDonald, Sales Director for Glasgow's Eagle Plant Hire. "We had a number of our clients
11/10/2018
Engineers In Aberdeenshire are currently carrying out work to improve rural roads in the area. Rural roads are being improved across Deeside and Donside, partly paid for using a national fund made available for work on routes used by timber lorries. Eight roads across the Marr area are benefitting
11/10/2018
Five new energy experts are to be appointed to support Scottish companies to maximise export opportunities in the energy supply chain. The collaborative project, funded by the Scottish Government, Scottish Development International (SDI) and Opportunity North East (ONE), will see the appointment of
10/10/2018
CCG (Scotland) Ltd has been appointed to build over 320 new homes in West Dunbartonshire. Work is expected to begin soon with CCG taking on sites including St Andrew's School in Clydebank, Creveul Court in Alexandria Town Centre and the former Haldane Primary School site in Balloch. CCG will build
10/10/2018
Refurbishment work has been completed on the B-listed Dee Bridge at Ballater in Aberdeenshire. The bridge was damaged during Storm Frank in 2015 and it was bombarded with debris including tree trunks and caravans that had been washed away. Coffey Construction was appointed to carry out the repair
10/10/2018
The Scottish Government has announced it will support over 800 people with complex needs and help them get into settled accommodation. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said funding of up to £6.5million will be used to support vulnerable people along with homeless charity Social Bite, local authoritie
10/10/2018
Robertson, one of the largest independently owned construction, infrastructure and support services companies in the UK, has completed work on a new centre in Stirling. The new Bellefield Centre forms part of the £37 million Stirling Health and Care Village and it is expected to officially open in
10/10/2018
Scottish Borders Council has allocated over £270,000 to four rural road improvement schemes in the area. The Strategic Timber Transport Fund has also granted a total of £601,208 towards the projects. The road improvement works will take place on: • B6399 Shankend Quarry to C29 Junction – edge rec
10/10/2018
Orkney Housing Association Limited has scooped a prestigious award. The firm received the Rural and Islands Housing Associations Forum (RIHAF) Development of the Year Award for its Sands Park development in Deerness, Orkney. Delegates at this year's Scottish Rural and Islands Housing Conference se
09/10/2018
The City of Edinburgh has said that a contractor to develop the new state-of-the-art Meadowbank Sports Centre will be announced this week. The new Sports Centre has been designed to meet the current and future needs of the local community and the people of Edinburgh and beyond. When opened in 2020,
09/10/2018
Moorfoot Primary School in Gourock has been officially reopened by Inverclyde Council following the completion of a £5 million transformation, led by CCG. The school is the latest project to be completed in a £270million school estate investment programme. Performing the official opening, Provost
09/10/2018
The Ogilvie Group has welcomed its "continued success" with a number of industry awards and improved placing on business league tables. The Group is now ranked 93rd on this year's Sunday Times Top Track 250 – which ranks the UK's private mid-market growth companies with the biggest sales. Ogilvie
09/10/2018
BEAR Scotland has reported that the A83 in the south west to allow teams to assess a landslip that has occurred at the Rest and Be Thankful. The debris has been caught in one of the specially designed landslip mitigation fences across the bottom of the slope above the A83 carriageway, however a ful
09/10/2018
East Lothian Council's planning committee have approved applications for 68 homes at Dunbar and works at three Ash Lagoons at Levenhall Links, Musselburgh. The committee met on 03 October to discuss two applications relating to the provision of 68 houses at a site in Dunbar, and the restoration and
09/10/2018
Transport Scotland has issued an updated consultation on the A96 dualling options, following the removal of a number of previous proposal following initial design and assessment work and also drawing on the feedback received to date. Starting today, 09 October, in Inverurie, local communities and r
08/10/2018
Work is due to begin next week on a £400,000 scheme to improve Penicuik High Street, Midlothian Council has announced. Part of the wider Penicuik Heritage Regeneration project, the aim is to improve the appearance of the High Street and to make it safer and more comfortable for pedestrians. The wo
08/10/2018
Work has begun to replace and improve the road and pavements at the heart of Port Glasgow, Inverclyde Council has announced. The £335,000 scheme is part of the Council's £2.5million towns and villages investment and will help to transform the town centre Regeneration Convener Councillor Michael Mc
08/10/2018
Morrison Construction has started restoration works at the site of a new £2.5m visitor destination on the banks of Loch Ness. Housed within the former Dochgarroch village hall the new unique destination is due to open its doors in May 2019. The coming months will see the existing hall completely r
08/10/2018
East Renfrewshire Council has brought forward plans to create a shared education and leisure campus in Neilston, following the conclusion of a formal six-week consultation. Although funding for any potential development has not yet been identified, the positive consultation response will now allow
08/10/2018
The East Lothian Local Development Plan 2018 (ELLDP 2018) has been approved by the Scottish government and the local council said they can proceed with the development. The ELLDP 2018 will be used by the council to help determine all planning applications which are put forward by developers. It set
08/10/2018
East Dunbartonshire Council has launched a consultation on potential railway improvements in the Bearsden and Milngavie area. Transport Scotland recently turned down the Council's bid for funding to investigate options for twin-tracking the rail line between Westerton and Milngavie. However, membe
08/10/2018
Work has begun on a major new housing development at Craigmillar town centre for the City of Edinburgh Council. The new homes, which will be complete by 2020, will be spread across a series of 14 blocks. Residents will have access to amenity areas and a large public green space will be at the heart
08/10/2018
Aberdeen City Council has unveiled plans for the potential public transport and active travel options for cross-city connections. Nine public transport options, and a range of active travel connections are being considered as part of a study to examine transport connectivity to from the new develop
05/10/2018
The Highland Council has submitted a planning application for a low head hydroelectric development at the Torvean Weir on the River Ness at land 430m south west of Highland Rugby Club, on Bught Road, Inverness. Using an Archimedes screw the hydroelectric scheme will have a generating capacity of up
05/10/2018
Shetland Islands Council has called on landowners to propose sites that may be suitable for future development. The Scottish Government requires local authorities to identify sufficient land for future housing, business and industry needs. The 'Call for Sites' process is being used to help the Cou
05/10/2018
Fifty-four long term homeless people in Glasgow have been handed the keys to "a whole new life", thanks to Housing First – a radical approach to addressing homelessness, first adopted by Turning Point Scotland in the UK. Housing First is a rapid rehousing approach to tackling homelessness amongst p
05/10/2018
The Heritage Lottery Fund has allocated £980,600 for the Roman-era Antonine Wall in East Dunbartonshire. The Heritage Lottery Fund has allocated the funding to help raise awareness and build better connections for communities and visitors along the length of the 63km-long World Heritage Site. 'Red
05/10/2018
Ground investigation survey work is due to begin in Musselburgh on Monday, 08 October, to assess the existing ground make-up and groundwater levels – as part of the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme. Contractors Raeburn Drilling will be carrying out the work on behalf of the project team, which w
05/10/2018
St Nicholas' Primary School in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, has been officially opened following £10 million building works. The new building includes a multi-use games area and technology including interactive whiteboards and WiFi throughout and was delivered by the Council's build partner hub W
05/10/2018
Clackmannanshire Council has launched a public consultation on the establishment of a Common Good Register. Common Good is property that has been passed down to Clackmannanshire Council through local government re-organisation from former burghs Alloa, Alva, Dollar and Tillicoultry, who would eithe
05/10/2018
Members of the City of Edinburgh Council's Transport and Environment Committee have agreed a plan to extend a secure on-street bike parking scheme following a successful trial in the city's Southside and West End. The covered bike storage containers provide much-needed cycle parking in densely-popu
04/10/2018
Aberdeenshire Council has announced plans to demolish a deteriorating road-over-rail bridge which threatens the East Coast Main Line. Abbeyton Bridge, on the B966 just north of Fordoun, was shut in July after inspections found serious failings in the 170-year-old structure, which continue to be mon
04/10/2018
Milnathort Primary School pupils have won a competition to name Bear Scotland's new Gritter. The winning name, For Your Ice Only, was submitted by Primary 2 pupil Rosie White, and was unveiled in front of the school. The 32 tonne, eight-wheeler vehicle – one of the largest in the UK – will be spo
04/10/2018
Renters have "snapped up" mid-market homes in a new rental development in the East End of Glasgow. The 45 houses and flats in Barlanark, constructed by CCG on behalf of GHA and managed by Lowther Homes, both part of Wheatley Group, sparked 500 notes of interest from people looking for a quality, af
04/10/2018
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has announced a free new e-learning platform to help construction businesses in Scotland to boost their BIM knowledge "without leaving the office". Launched as part of CSIC's renewed BIM in Practice programme, the platform will host six e-learning modu
04/10/2018
Morrison Construction has raised more than £1,600 for Nansen Highland in fundraising events to mark the firms 70th birthday. Nansen Highland is charity based in the Black Isle that provides services and support to young people with learning difficulties including specialised training, accommodation
04/10/2018
Lady Cathcart Nursery in Buckie, Moray, has been officially reopened by the Minister for Children and Young People, Maree Tood. The Nursery is the first to open in Moray under the Scottish Government funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) expansion and has undergone a £672,000 refurbishment to b
04/10/2018
Stirling Council has announced that Kerse Road Bridge will reopen on Friday, 19 October, ahead of schedule. The road bridge – used by about 22,000 vehicles a day – has been shut for six months to allow Network Rail to carry out the electrification of Stirling's railway. Initial estimates from Netw
04/10/2018
Inverclyde Council has unveiled proposals to restore the Lyle Fountain in Greenock as part of its £1.9million regeneration plan for the town centre. Chair of Greenock Regeneration Forum and Depute Leader of Inverclyde Council Councillor Jim Clocherty said: "The fountain was gifted to Greenock in 18
04/10/2018
Dundee has been named as the most visionary city in Europe for electric vehicles (EVs) at a recent ceremony in Japan. The World Electric Vehicle Association presented Dundee City Council with an E-visionary award for its pioneering initiatives to encourage the use of EVs at its annual gathering in
03/10/2018
Plans to convert an office block in Dalkeith into temporary accommodation for homeless households have been approved by Midlothian Council. The conversion follows the conclusion of a consultation on the proposals with the local community. Housing officers held a drop in event for local residents to
03/10/2018
The Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has announced a number of new supports for innovative projects aimed at tackling marine plastic pollution. A total of £1 million – double the initial commitment of £500,000 set out in the Programme for Government – is now available to support solutions
03/10/2018
South Ayrshire Council has announced a major programme of road improvement works, which will invest more than £450,000 in a number of improved pavements. The council said that footways across South Ayrshire have borne the brunt of sharply contrasting weather conditions in recent months alongside th
03/10/2018
Five cross-border local authorities have submitted a multi-million-pound proposal to provide significant investment to the Borderlands to the Scottish and UK governments. The deal's proposals, which support a wide range of innovative projects, were submitted by the Borderlands Partnership; a unique
03/10/2018
Deputy First Minister of Scotland and the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney, have officially opened Midlothian's two new primary schools, Roslin and Paradykes. Paradykes incorporates a Family Learning Centre and is part of the Loanhead Centre, providing school/wrap around car
03/10/2018
Glasgow City Council has outlined the ongoing success of the regeneration of Central Govan, with investment of around £90 million since 2006, and plans for the area's future. The investment has seen new homes, business and community space in Govan as well as more attractive streets, shops and publi
03/10/2018
Scotland's Housing Minister, Kevin Stewart MSP, has officially opened LAR Housing Trust's development in Cockenzie. Hart Builders developed 26 new mid market rental homes on the site of a former boatyard and boast enviable harbour views. The site also includes 22 two bed flats and four one bed flat
03/10/2018
European delegates from regions around the North Sea are in Aberdeenshire this week to look at common issues, including marine resources and climate change. Around 50 delegates will attend a joint meeting of the North Sea Commission (NSC) Marine Resources Group and the Energy and Climate Change Gro
02/10/2018
East Lothian Council has installed an innovative 'City Tree' in Musselburgh to combat air pollution. The structure uses a combination of mosses which are cultivated to thrive in urban areas and which is claimed has the capability to remove air pollutants from the atmosphere. CityTree has been deve
02/10/2018
Residents and businesses in Edinburgh are being asked for their views as part of 10-week public engagement developing a four-year strategy to meet the changing demands of the city and its services. With almost five months to go before the Capital's 2019/20 budget is set, the Council has unveiled th
02/10/2018
North Lanarkshire Council has announced a new contract with Viridor Waste Management that will see 80% of waste converted to energy. The contract will see 64,000 tonnes of waste treated every year. This material, which would previously have gone to landfill, will be treated at Viridor's new Energy
02/10/2018
South Lanarkshire Council has announced the commencement of major improvement works in the Strathaven area over the coming weeks. As part of the council's £126million Roads Investment Programme, the package of works will see resurfacing carried out along the A726 East Kilbride Road, B743 Muirkirk R
02/10/2018
A series of events have been staged focusing particularly on housing options for young people to support Scottish Housing Day. As this is the Year of Young People (YOYP) the housing day events focused particularly on housing options for young people in the communities as well as as raising awarenes
02/10/2018
Work is now underway to deliver a £9m investment to upgrade and replace the glass roof at Aberdeen station, Network Rail has announced. Existing glass panels, which are prone to cracking and discolouration, will be replaced with modern light-weight polycarbonate glazing and a new roof access system
02/10/2018
Plans for a new £19.34 million Health and Care Centre in Clydebank have taken another step forward, West Dunbarton Council has announced. Members of West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership Audit Committee unanimously agreed to submit the Full Business Case (FBC) to the next meeting o
02/10/2018
A major programme of improvement works has been announced for South Ayrshire's network of footways. More than £450,000 will be invested in improved paving in Ayr, Ballantrae, Barr, Girvan, Loans, Maybole, Mossblown, Prestwick and Tarbolton. Faced with a cold winter and very warm summer, footways ac
01/10/2018
Inverclyde and West Dunbartonshire councils have announced that they are to appoint a new joint head of roads and transportation to work across both areas. The chief officer will be the strategic and operational lead for the two separate services. Inverclyde Council Leader Councillor Stephen McCab
01/10/2018
The Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, has laid the foundation stone for Scotland's most innovative and ambitious community learning project – the £68m Barony Campus in Cumnock. The new Campus will offer unparalleled educational, sporting, social, enterprise and leisure opportunities to children,
01/10/2018
AECOM and Peter Brett Associates have been appointed to develop a study on the care for change in transport interventions in the South West of Scotland. The South West Scotland Transport Study will identify issues and opportunities for the transport network within the study area, and how this links
01/10/2018
The City of Edinburgh Council is to consider a "pioneering plan" to introduce a strategic, citywide network of electric vehicle charging points this week on Thursday, 04 October 2018. Edinburgh is the first city in the UK to put forward such an ambitious and comprehensive Electric Vehicle Infrastru
01/10/2018
The Scottish Government has announced an investment of £1 million into the development of a new forest tourism attraction, which will help leverage in more than £10.7 million of private sector funding and bring thousands of new visitors to the south of Scotland. Funding to Forest Enterprise Scotlan
01/10/2018
The Department for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, has announced that ground investigations are due to start later this month on the section of the A9 between Crubenmore and Kincraig. Fugro Geoservices Ltd has been awarded the contract totalling over £2.7 million for the 10 mile stretch
