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Scotland Construction News Archive for December 2018
21/12/2018
Allan Sandilands, Principal Consultant at Resource Futures, shares his thoughts on how a growing network of Innovation Champions are helping the Construction industry in Scotland to reduce its environmental impact by tackling some of the challenges they face, head on. “Innovate or die.” That is the
21/12/2018
Pre-apprentices from New College Lanarkshire have been given an insight into the career opportunities available in the construction industry in a visit from Morrison Construction. Economic Performance Manager Jim Johnstone and Assistant Community Skills Manager Caitlin Quinn from the leading Scotti
21/12/2018
The newest, and greenest, addition to Scottish Water's vehicle fleet has taken to the road to help reduce carbon emissions and combat the effects of climate change. A fully electric-powered Renault Kangoo ZE. 33 will be used by water samplers in the Highlands in an effort to fuel green energy benef
21/12/2018
Argyll and Bute Council are holding discussions with Helensburgh Seafront Development Project (HSDP) Group and Waverley Excursions to develop a plan for the future use of Helensburgh Pier. The 147-year-old timber pier was temporarily closed on advice by consultants Arch Henderson, who recommended t
21/12/2018
A call has been made to implement tighter control on the use of mortar following an alarming BBC report. The report revealed that weak mortar had caused damage to hundreds of new homes across 13 estates in the UK. The report's findings have caused great concern throughout the construction indust
21/12/2018
The Immigration White Paper shows the Government isn't listening to the business community as it sets out a post-Brexit immigration system that would devastate the construction industry, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Commenting on the Immigration White Paper, published this
20/12/2018
A major project to replace all Shetland's ferry linkspans will begin next year, it has been announced. It's the first such work to be undertaken for around 20 years, and will involve each terminal being closed to vehicle traffic for around two-three days. Initially, the Ferry Service's spare links
20/12/2018
A major review of Midlothian Council's Housing Allocation Policy is to be carried out at the beginning of 2019. The current policy was revised in 2013 to create three lettings groups: • Choice list - for those applicants with no identifiable need • Homeless list - for homeless applicants • Gener
20/12/2018
Argyll and Bute Council have heard that an ongoing regeneration project in Rothesay is "progressing well". The Rothesay Townscape Heritage (TH) Phase 2 project is a five-year heritage-led regeneration project that will allow property owners to safeguard historic buildings and shopfronts while also
20/12/2018
Aberdeen City Council has placed a number of one tonne community salt bags at locations across the city for use on public roads and pavements. Community-minded folk who can help out make a big difference when it is icy or snowy as unfortunately City Council staff cannot be everywhere at all times.
20/12/2018
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on the UK government to extend Article 50 to allow time for alternatives to be found to the Prime Minister's proposed Brexit deal and a no-deal outcome. Speaking following the latest Joint Ministerial Committee (Plenary) in London on Thursday, Sturgeon sai
20/12/2018
Scottish Water has completed a £2.8m investment project to improve its waste water infrastructure and help tackle sewer flooding in Greenock town centre. Forty-seven metres of pipework and two large CSO (Combined Sewer Overflow) chambers have been installed to upgrade the existing sewer network, im
19/12/2018
Resurfacing works on the B6372 Vogrie to Newlandrig will be carried out from 07 January, 2019, Midlothian Council has announced. The works are expected to take place over a period of three weeks. The road will be closed while the work is being carried out, with access to Vogrie Country Park mainta
19/12/2018
Work has today started at Aden Country Park, following the announcement of a grant of over £1 million by The National Lottery. The funding was announced in June and will support the major restoration and redevelopment of both Aden's historic buildings and landscape, along with the creation of a bra
19/12/2018
Highland Councillors have raised the question of 'What next and where?' following the current Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal. Commenting on the publication of the Deal's annual report, Leader of The Highland Council Cllr Margaret Davidson said: "A meeting will be convened in the New Year w
19/12/2018
Repair works have been completed on two blocks of flats in Muiryhall Street and Dunbeth Road, Coatbridge, thanks to a successful partnership. The flats' owners, their factor and North Lanarkshire Council, came together to use legislation, to improve the appearance and durability of the properties.
19/12/2018
Midlothian Council has announced that a contractor has been appointed to build a new joint campus for St Mary's RC Primary School and Burnbrae Primary on the site of the former Hopefield Primary. At the full council meeting this week, councillors agreed McLaughlin and Harvey would begin work in Jan
19/12/2018
The first tranche of investments in a series of transformative projects in Edinburgh and South East Scotland have received approval as part of the City Region Deal. Combined funding of £384million has been approved by the City Region Deal's Joint Committee for five projects aimed at unlocking the a
19/12/2018
Dundee City Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding affirming the intention to secure a long-term future for Michelin's site in the city. The declaration is at the heart of a new strategic partnership, the Michelin-Scotland Alliance, which will see tyre manufacturer Michelin work collabora
19/12/2018
The development of more than 60 new social homes has been completed in Kilwinning by Cunninghame Housing Association (CHA) and CCG (Scotland) Ltd. The site was previously owned by North Ayrshire Council and CHA acquired the site from the Council in March 2016. The development has been supported by
19/12/2018
Free wifi in pubic buildings and spaces is to be provided in four local authorities in Scotland as a result of funding provided by the EU. The WiFi4EU initiative promotes free access to Wi-Fi connectivity for citizens in public spaces including parks, squares, public buildings, libraries, health ce
19/12/2018
Scottish Water has submitted plans for a new Water Treatment Works (WTW) and water storage tank to serve customers in Gobhaig and Huisinis, North Harris. The plans are part of a £3.6 million investment in the area's water supply, which also includes 3.7 miles of new water main and a new intake stru
18/12/2018
One of the largest independent care home providers in the north of Scotland, the Parklands Group has received a £5m investment from BGF, the UK's most active investor in growing businesses, to further accelerate its growth. Established in 1993 in Buckie by Ron Taylor, Parklands provides high-qualit
18/12/2018
Construction and property consultancy, Thomas & Adamson(T&A), has been appointed as Principal Designer on two new projects in Edinburgh and East Lothian. The first will see T&A monitor the safe installation of the Edinburgh City Christmas lights and Christmas tree on The Mound. This is the fourth c
18/12/2018
Perth-based construction company Algo Ltd has unveiled its plans to increase its £18 million turnover in 2019. With a newly appointed business development manager, growth of the estimating department, and increased support staff for senior management, Murray Alexander, Algo's managing director, is
18/12/2018
No chimney? No problem! Local housebuilder gives away 'magic keys' for children to help Santa visit this Christmas Eve Housebuilder, David Wilson Homes' North East, is helping Santa Claus deliver festive cheer in Barnard Castle this Christmas, by giving away 'magic keys' to local children who live
18/12/2018
A new Construction Industry Helpline app has been launched during a Christmas funding event hosted by the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. The free mental health app will provide vital information, advice and guidance on many wellbeing topics including stress, anxiety, depression, anger an
18/12/2018
Repaving and street improvement works are due to get underway in the centre of Kirkwall in the new year, Orkney Islands Council has announced. The first stage of the works, part of the Kirkwall Townscape Heritage Initiative's (KTHI) Places and Spaces project, will begin at top of Castle Street and
18/12/2018
A new 12-point charter on fair work in the construction sector has been agreed between Dundee City Council and trade unions. The charter pledges to ensure that through the procurement and delivery of council-backed building projects there will be high standards of employment status, health and safe
18/12/2018
Aberdeen City Council has launched an online exhibition to seek people's views into the proposed design for a 'missing' cycling link between the existing cycleway on Wellheads Drive and Dyce train station. The new shared section would be encouraging people to use active travel – cycling, or walking
18/12/2018
Demolition of Scotland's last coal-fired power station is continuing, as three smaller structures close to the iconic chimney are taken down by ScottishPower demolition contractor Brown & Mason. Longannet was closed by ScottishPower in 2016, marking the commitment by both ScottishPower and parent c
18/12/2018
Scottish Water has completed a £700,000 project to reduce the risk of flooding affecting customers in Buckie. The project delivered by Scottish Water's Alliance Partner, amey-Black & Veatch (aBV), sought to improve the sewer network between St Peter's Terrace and Sutherland Crescent by increasing t
17/12/2018
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has joined forces with the National Demolition Training Group to deliver free training courses in demolition. Courses are being offered to anyone that is currently unemployed but has had previous experience within the construction industry. Courses wil
17/12/2018
Merit Holdings is to development its specialist turnkey design and build business in Scotland with the announcement of three key appointments to its Glasgow team. Charlie McKenzie joins the Glasgow office as Regional Managing Director along with Rob Beattie as Project Consultant and Steven Tracey a
17/12/2018
Bertha Park, a new village being built on the edge of Perth, has been recognised by the Scottish Government for its innovative approach to planning. Leading private and affordable housing developer, Springfield Properties, and Perth & Kinross Council picked up the prestigious Scottish Award for Qu
17/12/2018
An extensive woodland restoration programme is underway in the Clyde Valley, South Lanarkshire Council has announced. The council said that a "huge amount" of trees have been felled as part of work across the Clyde Valley woodlands to remove conifer trees that were planted commercially in the mid-2
17/12/2018
Hundreds of construction jobs are expected to be created as Scottish Borders Council announced the development of five sites in Tweedbank. The developments include four sites on the Borders Innovation Park and Lowodd Estate, which the council recently purchased. The Border Innovation Park developm
17/12/2018
Cycling in Glasgow city centre has more than doubled in under a decade, according to the latest figures from the local council's Sustainable Transport team. Figures based on the annual count of people cycling past 35 locations around the city centre area show that travelling by bike has gone up by
17/12/2018
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has been appointed as the Mechanical and Electrical Services provider for a new Travelodge in Govan earlier this year where a full service installation has been undertaken alongside the Main Contractor, CBC. Located on Linthouse Road, the Travelodge Govan hotel is now taking sha
17/12/2018
Advance Construction Scotland (ACS) has raised more than £450 during its Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Cash for Kids Mission Christmas. The local charity aims to provide Kids from families affected by poverty in Glasgow and the west with a Christmas dinner or even a little gift. ACS have also don
17/12/2018
The 2019-20 Scottish Budget will make strategic long-term investments to strengthen and prepare the economy for the future. Finance Secretary Derek Mackay said it is essential that parliament backs the budget to provide as much certainty as possible for business and strengthen Scotland's economic p
17/12/2018
As part of East Renfrewshire Council's ambitious plans to provide 240 new homes for social rent over the next five years, construction is underway at the Blackbyres Court site in Barrhead. Following the sites at Robertson Street and Fenwick Drive in Barrhead, where work commenced earlier this year,
14/12/2018
Springfield Properties has welcomed the positive response it has received to its proposals to build 85 new affordable homes between the A96 and St Andrews Road in the Moray village of Lhandbryde. The mix of two bedroom bungalows, one bedroom cottage flats and three bedroom semi-detached homes were
14/12/2018
Scotland's oldest nuclear reactor in Dounreay is to be demolished following the appointment of a contractor by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's (NDA). Dounreay Materials Test Reactor (DMTR) was the first operational nuclear reactor in Scotland and achieved criticality in 1958. It was built t
14/12/2018
A footbridge designed by Gottlieb Paludan Architects and Strasky, Husty and Partners Ltd has been named as the overall winner in a competition for new design ideas run by Network Rail and RIBA Competitions. Entrants were set the challenge to design fully accessible footbridges that could be used ac
14/12/2018
Tulloch Homes has announced a £60 million investment in two major developments in the Central Belt. It is understood that some 300 new homes are planned in the South Stirling Gateway development. The firm also confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of a new venture at Fenwick, east Ayrshir
14/12/2018
Moray Council has announced the Portknockie to Cullen cycleway and footpath has reopened following repairs. Remedial works began earlier this year, following a survey by Sustrans, and the path is now open to the public again. Signage is being installed along the route to advise users that it is a t
14/12/2018
Glasgow has been ranked in the top ten Global Cities of the Future rankings by fDi, alongside Seattle, Frankfurt and Dublin. The city was ranked ninth in the Large City category, third in the Business-Friendly category, behind Dublin and Copenhagen, and fourth in the Human Capital and Lifestyle cat
14/12/2018
Plans for a the development of a new city quarter in Granton Square in Edinburgh following an agreement between the Council, National Galleries of Scotland, National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh College, Scottish Government and Scottish Futures Trust. These public sector partners with interests a
14/12/2018
Scotland will become a signatory of the Powering Past Coal Alliance, which aims to accelerate clean growth and climate protection through phasing out coal power. Alliance members commit to cutting unabated coal power generation and to a moratorium on new traditional coal power stations without oper
14/12/2018
Ground investigation contracts for two new sections of the A9 Dualling scheme have been awarded by the Scottish government. Soil Engineering Geoservices Ltd will undertake the £2.6 million contract for the Pitlochry to Killiecrankie and Killiecrankie to Glen Garry schemes totalling over 17 miles. W
14/12/2018
Clark Contracts has been appointed to Registers of Scotland's (RoS) Small to Medium works Framework, which will operate over the next 3 years. RoS is the government department responsible for keeping public registers of land, property, and other legal documents in Scotland. The framework will see
13/12/2018
Amco has been appointed as the main contractor to refurbish Dunbar Station in East Lothian. The £13 million project includes the development of a new second platform and fully-accessible footbridge with the addition of lifts. Detailed design-work will now begin for the project. Engineering work is
13/12/2018
akp has been appointed to work with Registers of Scotland (RoS) on a programme of small to medium works across the RoS Estate. Projects delivered by akp will focus on the implementation of Smart Working principles across all aspects of the business, including working practices, technology, culture
13/12/2018
Glasgow City Council has secured £3million from Sustrans Scotland Community Links, a programme which funds infrastructure projects that make it easier for people to walk and cycle for everyday journeys. Funded by Transport Scotland, the Sustrans Scotland Community Links programme has funded hundred
13/12/2018
Plant hire services firm Speedy has acquired Geason which operates from a head office in Glasgow. Geason is one of the leading providers of construction and professional services training across the UK. It has over 1,100 apprentices and 500 NVQ learners currently on programmes. Cash consideration
13/12/2018
Ore Valley Housing Association has won Best Community Project Award at the Scottish Renewables Green Energy Awards 2018. The awards are the main event of the year for the Scottish renewables industry and showcases the very best in renewables and sustainable energy projects and also honours the peop
13/12/2018
Two special events have taken place to mark key milestones at the sites of two new primary schools campus projects Contractors Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure invited pupils, teachers and councillors to join members of the project team on to both construction sites to enjoy a host of f
12/12/2018
The ongoing Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) works are now 55% completed with the opening of the Craibstone to Stonehaven and Charleston section today, Wednesday 12 December. Speaking ahead of the opening Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said: "This new section, which will make more th
12/12/2018
McTaggart Construction has delivered over 100 work placements to date in 2018. The home builder offers work placements to employability programme participants from the areas in which it is building new affordable housing, and this has been a record year for the company's Sustainable Communities Pr
12/12/2018
Repair work on Polhollick Footbridge at Ballater's popular Seven Bridges Walk has been completed. B-listed Polhollick Suspension Footbridge over the River Dee was extensively damaged during Storm Frank almost three years ago and is part of the Seven Bridges walking route. The area's infrastructur
12/12/2018
Aberdeen City Council has welcomed the reopening of Aberdeen Crematorium following the completion of a major refurbishment. The works, which cost around £1million, included replacing the existing entrance and reception area, new disabled toilets, a new digital media system which will allow images a
12/12/2018
A statue of Charles Rennie Mackintosh has been unveiled in Anderston on the 90th anniversary of his death. The memorial, which was created by Kelpies sculptor Andy Scott, was officially revealed by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at its location set within the £50m Anderston Regeneration
12/12/2018
Collaborative working seems like a no-brainer – it helps organisations improve efficiency, productivity and by extension, profitability. It also encourages the transfer of knowledge and innovation. Problems are solved more easily because there's a wider field of expertise to draw from. Why wouldn't
12/12/2018
Scotland is "leading the way" on innovation in the water industry, as the country takes a leading role in a new five-nation partnership to develop a new network of test centres which will accelerate innovation across the industry. The North West Europe Water Test Network will see experts at sites a
11/12/2018
A ceremony has been held to celebrate the opening of a brand new visitor hub at Belleisle Park. The £1.5 million hub is South Ayrshire Council's latest addition to the Belleisle Estate in partnership with the Heritage Lottery Fund. The fully accessible building features community space, an office f
11/12/2018
Developer Peel Lifestyle Outlet have unveiled the latest designs for the planned Glasgow Harbour development. The new leisure development on the banks of the River Clyde will feature extensive shopping, food and drink, and entertainment space and is expected to create thousands of new jobs. Peel L
11/12/2018
Angus Council has welcomed the signing of the £700 million Tay Cities Deal, which has been described as "a good deal for the region and a good deal for Angus". Councillors heard that the £300 million deal confirmed by UK and Scottish governments in November had the potential to create 6000 new jobs
11/12/2018
Nevis are delighted to announce the signing of a MOU with ROAVR Unmanned Aviation Specialists to bring specialist drone services to the environmental market. Nevis Environmental have been leading the field in environmental management since 2004, providing survey services and specialist management o
11/12/2018
The Highland Council has announced a public consultation on the planned Gateway to the city in the Torvean area alongside the West Link Road project, which is due to commence in 2019. The Torvean area of Inverness is changing. Stage 1 of the West Link road was opened in December 2017 and better con
11/12/2018
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has been appointed to deliver a major refurbishment of George Watson's College campus in Edinburgh. Working on behalf of ISG, a suite of M&E services will be installed alongside the upgrade of a number of rooms in the upper primary school building and the construction of a new e
11/12/2018
akp has been appointed to deliver the refurbishment of Hobart House, one of Edinburgh's most esteemed business addresses. Appointed by global asset manager Aberdeen Asset Investments, the development will provide an open plan 'defurbished' space, with akp refurbishing windows, installing new ceilin
11/12/2018
A range of community benefits have been secured by East Renfrewshire Council as part of the construction of Greenlaw Business Centre in Newton Mearns, a Glasgow City Region City Deal funded project. Four jobs, two apprenticeships, work experience placements and learning opportunities for schools ar
11/12/2018
A total of 8,767 new homes were delivered in the year to September 2018, representing a 21% increase in the number of affordable homes delivered in Scotland according to the latest figures. Official Statistics released today include: • A total of 80,104 affordable homes have been provided since 2
11/12/2018
The John Wood Group (Wood) has been appointed to provide construction and project management services to Discovery DJ Services across a multi-phase installation of an oil & gas gathering system, and natural gas and liquid processing facility in the Niobrara shale region (DJ Basin) of Colorado. The
10/12/2018
Kier Construction Scotland has transformed Scotland's oldest concert hall. The £9million transformation at Aberdeen Music Hall re-opened its doors with day of celebratory events to mark the occasion, including a special performance by Travis frontman, Fran Healy. The complex renovation has restored
10/12/2018
SP Energy Networks has bought nine 'pop-up' pylons to quickly restore power if a transmission tower is damaged. The network operator has invested £0.8m in the new technology as part of its Transmission Emergency Response System, which would see people's electricity restored in a matter of days comp
10/12/2018
The newly refurbished Chapelpark school in Forfar has received national recognition at an awards ceremony in Glasgow. The transformative community project, which has re-created the former school and landmark buildings into modern council houses known now as Academy Court, was a winner at The 2018 2
10/12/2018
CCG (Scotland) has started construction work to develop 19 new homes in Patna. The site at Carskeoch Drive, which was previously occupied by Patna Resource Centre, will deliver high quality, energy efficient homes in a range of sizes and types, and will include two specially designed homes for whee
10/12/2018
Repair work to a bridge over the River Dee has been completed. B-listed Polhollick Suspension Footbridge was extensively damaged during Storm Frank almost three years ago and is part of the Seven Bridges walking route. The area's infrastructure was hit hard by severe weather and flooding during t
10/12/2018
Cassiltoun Housing Association has appointed two people to its Board of Management. Richard Sullivan and Dr Kim McKee joined the Board of Management as co-opted board members. Richard has 25 years' experience in the third sector and 17 years' professional experience in the public and private secto
07/12/2018
West Lothian Housing Partnership (WLHP), part of the Wheatley Group, has completed work on 55 new homes in Winchburgh Village, just outside Edinburgh. They are the first new homes ever built by WLHP are part of plans to almost double its housing stock between now and 2021. WLHP’s Head of Housing A
07/12/2018
Scottish Water, Scottish Government, SEPA and local authorities have teamed up to improve water management in Edinburgh. The new partnership will work together to find effective ways to tackle rainwater management, flooding, flood risk and growth that will impact the areas infrastructure. Cabinet
07/12/2018
The public is being urged to give their opinions over plans to improve walking and cycling links surrounding Inverness Railway Station. A public consultation has officially opened and residents in the area are being called to give their feedback on three key areas. The areas are Academy Street, Fa
07/12/2018
The Highland Council has announced proposals to tackle homelessness in the area. Members of The Highland Council's Care, Learning and Housing Committee have approved the first draft 'Highland Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan' for 2019 – 2024 which will be submitted to the Scottish Government by the
07/12/2018
A report setting out the key lessons from its use of statutory intervention powers in registered social landlords (RSLs) has been published by the Scottish Housing Regulator. The Regulator has used its statutory intervention powers in 11 RSLs since 2014. In each of these it found that the root of t
07/12/2018
Improvement work is to start to refurbish a rooftop playground at Dundee Primary School. It is among a number of improvements proposed to buildings in the children and families service estate. £100,000 is planned for the enhancement works at St Mary's Primary, as part of nearly £1 million of inve
06/12/2018
Scottish Borders Council has approved the development of over 55 new homes in the area. Springfield Properties submitted a planning application to build 57 new properties just off Main Street in Chirnside next to the playing fields. The development will include a mix of two bedroom cottage flats
06/12/2018
Story Contracting has scooped a framework contract to deliver up to £135million of renewal and enhancement projects in Scotland over the next five years for Network Rail. Glasgow-based Story Scotland will help Network Rail complete a wide range of projects on Scotland's railway – including replacin
06/12/2018
The Scottish Government has given its consent for an improved design for the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm. The updated consent, which was given to EDF Renewables UK, will allow the wind farm to be constructed using fewer, but higher capacity, turbines which will generate the same 450MW
06/12/2018
Work on the £25million the Almondbank Flood Protection Scheme has been completed. Almondbank and Lochty have experienced a history of flooding from the River Almond and the East Pow Burn, with serious flooding events taking place in 1993, 1999 and more recently in January 2011. The completed schem
06/12/2018
Grove Wood in Friston has been named the most appropriate location for the development of the onshore substations required for ScottishPower Renewables East Anglia TWO and East Anglia ONE North offshore windfarms. The decision comes following an additional consultation period for the projects (Phas
06/12/2018
Ryden has appointed Greg Limb who will join forces with existing Ryden Partner, David Fraser to launch Ryden's new Residential Investment & Development department. Greg was previously responsible for establishing and jointly heading the Scottish operations at Gladman Developments Ltd. Greg has 30 y
06/12/2018
A new nursery has officially opened in the main stand of Heart of Midlothian Football Club following a partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council. The original nursery on McLeod Street was built in 1929 and was due for replacement. The football club drew up plans for a new stand and both partne
06/12/2018
Work on Kilcreggan Primary's Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELCC) has been completed. The ELCC was previously located in an annexe beside the school, however, refurbishments carried out across the school during the summer holidays meant the children were able to move into the main building.
05/12/2018
Plans have been approved to transform the former Exxon site in Bowling, West Dunbartonshire. The £31.4 million project includes a proposal to create a major industrial and commercial development at the site as well as plans for a new road to provide an alternative route in and out of West Dunbarton
05/12/2018
Lenders have agreed to open the Aberdeen Bypass section next week. Transport Secretary Michael Matheson welcomed the news, however he asked why his personal intervention was required for Aberdeen Roads Limited (ARL) to open the road when this section has been ready for two months. ARL informed the
05/12/2018
Stirling Council has teamed up with Scottish Water Horizons (SWH) to bring low carbon heat to the city. The Stirling Renewable Heat Project will deliver a range of significant environmental and economic benefits. The Council and SWH have invested £1million and £3m in the project, respectively, wi
05/12/2018
New £29 million water treatment works in Oban, Argyll and Bute, is now in operation. More than 12,000 customers in the Oban area will continue to enjoy clear, fresh drinking water for years to come. The Oban Tullich WTW supply zone reaches as far north of the town as Port Appin and as far south a
05/12/2018
Morgan Sindall has started construction work on an extension project at a primary school in Inverness. The scheme at Dalneigh Primary School includes creating a new commercial kitchen and a dining hall which will have a capacity for 350 children over three sittings, two for primary and one for nurs
05/12/2018
Artists are being encouraged to submit proposals to help create the main entrance area for the new Balfour Hospital in Orkney. It was announced last month that NHS Orkney, in partnership with Orkney Islands Council's Arts Development service and supported by the charity Art in Healthcare, was invit
05/12/2018
Plans have been submitted to install 10 charging bays for electric cars at a multi-storey car park in Dundee. Dundee City Council's development committee has been asked to approve the works at the Greenmarket multi-storey car park. The bays will offer 20 car charging opportunities on the roof leve
05/12/2018
Aberdeenshire Council is urging residents living in Peterhead to suggest ideas that will help improve the area. Peterhead Decides is a Community Choices process which is being overseen by a local organising group that would like to involve the community in local decision-making. A total of £20,000
04/12/2018
Work has started on a £750,000 public realm improvement project within Central Govan. The work will be funded by the Glasgow City Region City Deal and Govan Cross Townscape Heritage Initiative. Through the work, the public realm will be enhanced at and around the entrance to the Govan Old church a
04/12/2018
Work on a new sports pitch and running track has been completed at the old Barrhead High site on Aurs Road, East Renfrewshire. The synthetic 11-a-side pitch will provide a hub for sport and recreation and benefit both Barrhead High pupils and a range of local sports clubs in the community. The new
04/12/2018
The Scottish Government has awarded £1million funding towards a global project to identify ways of protecting the environment in a profitable way. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the support for the Solar Impulse Foundation's efforts to identify 1,000 solutions that will protect the enviro
04/12/2018
A new manager has been appointed to Fairfield Housing Co-operative. The Scottish Housing Regulator also selected seven governing body members to the firm. The regulator took theaction to safeguard the interests of tenants and service users after an independent investigation identified potential se
04/12/2018
Award-winning west of Scotland construction and haulage company, TSL Contractors Limited, has appointed Iain Lumsden as the firm's new Managing Director. Iain joins TSL from Balfour Beatty's North Scotland business where he worked for nearly 25 years, latterly in the post of managing director. Ia
04/12/2018
Fugro GeoServices Ltd has been awarded a £3.6million ground investigation deal for the A9 Dualling programme. The work will take place on the Glen Garry to Dalwhinnie and Dalwhinnie to Crubenmore schemes totalling nearly 13 miles. The work is expected to be completed in approximately three months.
04/12/2018
Experts at Scottish Water are testing a new technology developed in the US which could revolutionise the way the world's waste water can be processed. A six month trial of Microvi's MicroNiche Engineering (MNE) technology is taking place at Scottish Water's Waste Water Development Centre at Bo'ness
04/12/2018
A total of £200,000 is being invested to upgrade the CCTV network in Inverclyde. Inverclyde Council is installing new 4G cameras to replace the system that has played a crucial part in local efforts to cut crime. Environment & Regeneration Convener Councillor Michael McCormick said: "The current s
03/12/2018
Work to improve schools sports pitches in East Dunbartonshire is continuing. Bishopbriggs schools Balmuildy Primary and Meadowburn Primary will now benefit from new pitches following contributions from the private sector - secured through the planning process. Members of the Place, Neighbourhood &
03/12/2018
The new Kinross Primary School has officially opened. The school has been part of a multi-million pound programme jointly funded by Perth & Kinross Council and the Scottish Government, as part of the Council's wider investment in the school estate in Perth and Kinross. Deputy First Minister John
03/12/2018
Funding of £119,000 has been secured for a marine environment scheme. The Scottish Government announced the award as part of the latest round of European Maritime and Fisheries Funding (EMFF). The aim of the Orkney Marine Environment Project is to improve the availability and accessibility of envi
03/12/2018
Construction work is continuing on the new Greenlaw Business Centre in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, a Glasgow City Region City Deal funded project. Four jobs, two apprenticeships, work experience placements and learning opportunities for schools are some of the community benefits secured by th
03/12/2018
The City of Edinburgh Council and the Edinburgh Schools Partnership (ESP) have announced a proposed settlement agreement following the closure of 17 schools in 2016. The 'Edinburgh Schools Partnership – Settlement' report will be discussed by Councillors at the Finance and Resources Committee on Tu
03/12/2018
Companies in Scotland are continuing to step up to increasing environmental challenges and 10 Scottish companies were rewarded for their commitment to sustainability at the VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards. Those awarded include; Aqualution Systems Ltd, Beyond Green, Clearwater Controls
03/12/2018
CCG (Scotland) has reported a turnover exceeding £144 million – up 6.2 per cent on 2017’s figures. Profit before taxation also significantly increased on the previous year to over £9.1 million. Over the past year, CCG has secured a number of strategic partnerships with registered social landlord
03/12/2018
A winter advice competition has been launched to help people struggling to heat their homes stay in control of energy bills and keep warm and well. As part of its 'Getting Ready for Winter' campaign, the team in the Strathclyde and Central advice centre has devised a quiz. Gas and electricity bill
