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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for July 2018
31/07/2018
Construction work is underway on a new pontoon at Stirling's Old Harbour as part of a regeneration plan for the River Forth. The £270,000 project will be completed by contractors Gareloch Support Services (GSS). The pontoon landing stage will be 30 metres long, with an additional five-metre sect
31/07/2018
A consultation is officially underway on the Uig Development Brief, which will run for eight weeks until 21 September. The draft Development Brief covers the area around the commercial core of Uig which lies immediately to the west of the Harbour. It aims to provide a structured framework for the p
31/07/2018
R J McLeod has a secured a contract for the White Bridge Realignment Scheme. The Dingwall-based contractor will complete work on the £2.65 million project at the River Nairn crossing near Cawdor on the B9090. The scheme involves a local realignment of the B9090 with a new 750-metre long unrestri
31/07/2018
Allstone Glasgow has been appointed to upgrade the football pitch at Oakburn Park in Milngavie. The contractor will carry out drainage improvement works as part of a £30,500 investment. The work, which should reduce waterlogging on the pitch, was identified as one of the Milngavie Open Space prio
31/07/2018
Scottish Water has successfully upgraded a century-old Victorian sewer in Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh. The new modern sewer allows for an increased capacity in the network while also reducing the risk of flooding in the area and helping to keep Edinburgh's wastewater cycle flowing. Upgrades to t
31/07/2018
Plans are to go on display for a new 38-home development in Kirkintilloch. Local residents will be able to view the plans in Park Centre from 3pm - 8pm on 09 August. The proposed development site is located at the former Lairdsland Hall on Kerr Street and forms part of the Kirkintilloch Town Centr
31/07/2018
An information event is to take place on the ongoing public realm works in Irvine. The drop in session will be headed by North Ayrshire Council along with contractors Maclay Civil Engineering, and will inform locals on the status of the development. The session will occur on 01 August from 10am-
31/07/2018
Work is continuing to progress on the A9 Dualling project across Perth and Inverness, with public exhibitions expected to take place in Ballinluig next month. The A9 Dualling scheme is one of Scotland's biggest ever transport infrastructure projects, which will upgrade the road into a dual carriag
30/07/2018
Scotland's biggest sewer superstructure has officially been opened by Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham. The Shieldhall Tunnel in Glasgow is now in operation following the completion of the £100 million works. Ms Cunningham visited the Scottish Water control room where the country's vast
30/07/2018
A new 1,900-home development is to be built on the south west border of Livingston. Springfield Properties secured 400 acres of zoned land for the project. A planning application for phase one is expected to be submitted by early 2019. Phase one will involve the construction of 600 private and af
30/07/2018
Construction is to begin on the £15 million Tullibody South Campus project, after Financial Close was successfully achieved. The project will deliver two schools, Abercromby Primary School, St Bernadette's RC Primary School and a Nursery. The Campus will also be home to two gym halls, meeting spac
30/07/2018
The Cuningar Loop project has been shortlisted for the Quality in Planning People's Choice Award. The project involved the transformation of a 15 hectare area of vacant and derelict land in Rutherglen into an urban woodland. The land now includes adventure play areas, outdoor exercise facilities,
30/07/2018
Centuries-old wooden water pipes have been discovered during a dig in Edinburgh. The 260-year-old pipes were found during excavation work at George Square, where a new underground heating system is being built by the University of Edinburgh for its new student centre. They were part of an undergr
30/07/2018
Site clearance has begun on the Luncarty to Pass of Birnam section of the A9 road. The work is part of the major upgrade project from a single to dual carraigeway. Transport Scotland has informed road users that traffic restrictions will come into force today, 30 July, for approximately eight we
30/07/2018
The newly refurbished Dunoon Queen's Hall has officially opened its doors. The Hall hosted its first public events with a concert by Skipinnish on Friday, 27 July, shortly followed by ABBA Mania the next evening. Principal Contractor, McLaughlin & Harvey, carried out the £12 million works, which
30/07/2018
National training provider Develop Training Limited (DTL) has secured a contract to deliver a host of new apprenticeships. The contract, awarded by Skills Development Scotland, will allow DTL to deliver at least 45 new Modern Apprenticeships. Chris Wood, Chief Executive of DTL, said: "We are del
30/07/2018
CIH Scotland has called for all homes to meet a energy efficiency standard of EPC C by 2030. Concerns were also raised about meeting the cost of the energy improvements without funding from the Scottish government. Annie Mauger, Director of CIH Scotland said: "Every person living in Scotland sho
30/07/2018
Plans to build a pedestrian crossing in Keptie Street, Arbroath, have been put on hold pending consultation. The decision was made to stall the works following a meeting between local businesses and elected members. The Council aims to install the crossing in an area that maximises road safety a
27/07/2018
A 5-year investment in the regeneration of Falkirk's historic town centre is expected to be completed next month. The £5.5 million Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) project has helped improve the town's physical appearance and re-used of some of the town centre's historic buildings. Its grant fu
27/07/2018
A host of new flood barriers are to be installed across South Lanarkshire to protect people, property and infrastructure. The mobile 'Floodstop' barrier is a flood defence system which can be assembled to any length or orientation by connecting one metre long modular units using weighted keys. The
27/07/2018
Resurfacing work is to begin on Charleston Drive, Dundee, starting next month, 06 August. The work will be carried out by Tayside Contracts on a section between Earn Crescent and Lochay Place. Mark Flynn depute convener of Dundee City Council's city development committee said: "Not only is Charle
27/07/2018
Morrison Construction has commenced work on the final phase of the Smithton & Culloden Flood Protection Scheme. The scheme aims to protect 129 properties at risk of flooding by completing a number of different works. In this phase, work will take place to replace a culvert between Lochlann Court
27/07/2018
Hillcrest Housing has unveiled its plans to build 16 new affordable flats for rent in Dundee. The project proposes eight two-bed flats and eight two-bed supported accommodation flats on South Side, Langland's Street in Stobswell. The identified site was formerly used as a workshop and yard. It
27/07/2018
Paisley-based contractor Clark Contracts has been recognised for its commitment to health and safety excellence. The company was awarded accreditation from two health and safety authorities, Alcumus SafeContractor and Construction Health and Safety (CHAS). Alcumus SafeContractor awarded Clark for
27/07/2018
Construction work has been completed on the expansion of a car park in Greenock. The site at Lady Octavia sports centre was under refurbishment to deliver additional parking spaces. A new access was also created from Bridgend Road to help tackle traffic congestion. Inverclyde Council completed
27/07/2018
Braehead-based Boston Networks has installed free public wifi in Renfrew town centre as part of Renfrewshire Council's £1 million investment. The new service has been rolled out on High Street from the town hall to Queen St, and on Hairst Street/Canal Street between the junctions with Inchinnan Ro
27/07/2018
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has called for urgent action to be taken to address the decline in infrastructure workloads in Scotland. Workloads have declined for a third consecutive quarter in Scotland, according to CECA's recently published workloads trend survey for Q2 of
27/07/2018
Paving works are to begin at the Dundee end of the Tay Road Bridge next week. The Tay Road Bridge brings the A92 road across the Firth of Tay from Newport-on-Tay in Fife to Dundee. The works are being carried out as part of the Dundee Waterfront Flood Protection Scheme. The lift at the end of t
26/07/2018
Construction is underway on a new 49-home development at Balvonie Braes, Inverness. The £7.5 million project will be a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom flats, semi-detached, detached and terraced units. Over 30 of the homes will be available for social rent, while nine will be available fo
26/07/2018
Nominations for the 2018 Scottish Green Energy Awards have officially been opened. The Awards celebrate the success of Scotland's renewable energy sector, including all renewable technologies, projects and people. Nominations are now being accepted in 11 of the 12 categories: • Sustainab
26/07/2018
The new Macallan Distillery & Visitor Experience building in Speyside has been named on the Wood Awards 2018 shortlist. The Wood Awards celebrate outstanding design, craftsmanship and installation using wood. The awards are split into eight different categories including Commercial & Leisure, Edu
26/07/2018
A consultation period has begun on South Lanarkshire's new Local Development Plan. Following its committee approval in May, the Local Development Plan 2 will replace the existing plan. It will be available for an eight week period and can be accessed via the online consultation portal as well as
26/07/2018
A new Council tax has been introduced to reduce the number of derelict properties in East Ayrshire. The new tax will make it more expensive for owners to leave their properties empty. Originally, properties which are unoccupied and unfurnished for up to 6 months were exempt from Council Tax, wit
26/07/2018
Two Scottish sustainable energy projects in Stirlingshire and Lewis have secured over £70,000 of funding. The projects received funding in the first round of grants from the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme, along with four other UK projects. The Energy Redress Scheme aims to distribute a
26/07/2018
A total of £5 million has been secured for businesses affected by the fires at the Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh building and Victoria's Nightclub. All businesses within both the Glasgow School of Art and Victoria's cordon will receive £20,000 of direct financial support, with £10,000 of support
26/07/2018
Glasgow-based homebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has been awarded the coveted Investors in People Platinum accreditation. The IIP Platinum accolade is the highest level which can be achieved against the Investors in People Standard. Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has become the first Scottish house
26/07/2018
Stewart Milne Homes has appointed Niall Campbell as its new commercial director for the Central Scotland division. The new appointment will support the company's plans for continued growth across the region. Mr Campbell has more than 20 years experience, holding a number of positions with other
26/07/2018
Nevis has highlighted the importance of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), which its team has extensive experience working with. EIA is a process of "examining the anticipated environmental effects of a proposed project". EIAs are a requirement of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental
25/07/2018
A total of 94,416 new homes must be built across South-East Scotland by 2030, according to an new report. The report aims to support the next strategic development plan for South-East Scotland, SESplan 2, by proposing 30,000 more new homes than originally planned. An independent reporter highligh
25/07/2018
Residents of Lewis have been urged to conserve their water supply due to the recent dry weather. Despite the recent rainfall, Scottish Water has asked locals to use the supply sensibly in order to enable loch levels to recover. Peter Farrer, Scottish Water's chief operating officer, said: "We are
25/07/2018
Construction work has been completed on a new £71,000 Ballater path at Cairngorms National Park. Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment, Mairi Gougeon MSP, officially opened the path yesterday, 24 July, as a part of National Parks Week (23-29 July). The new stretch of path, on th
25/07/2018
Construction work is to take place on the A890 Stromeferry Bypass in the Highlands, starting on 03 September. The work will be conducted on the rock face to the west of the avalanche shelter on the road, and will involve the installation of a road to rail bypass road. It is expected to be installe
25/07/2018
Plans for a new 433-home development at the western edge of Cowie in Stirling have been given the green light for the Scottish Government Reporter, according to reports. The plans were rejected last year by Stirling Council after an agreement could not be reached with the developers to provide educ
25/07/2018
Small and medium construction firms across Scotland have enjoyed strong growth in the second quarter of 2018, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland. Despite significant company collapses and job losses, the results of the FMB's latest State of Trade Survey show promising res
25/07/2018
Repair works are to commence on the Whin footbridge in Inverness next month, 13 August. Work was supposed to begin on the project on 23 July, but it was postponed until further notice. Brandon Landscaping will carry out refurbishment works on the footbridge, including engineering, stonework and d
25/07/2018
A new state-of-the-art play park has been launched at Brechin Community Campus. The facility hosts a range of play areas and equipment for children aged 3-12. Its equipment includes a net climbing unit and slide, single and double springers and climbing wall access. A dish roundabout has also bee
25/07/2018
Construction work is to begin on a section of the A737 road as part of the ongoing £31.2 million Dalry Bypass project. The A737 Dalry Bypass project involves the construction of a off-line new bypass to the east of the town of Dalry and associated junctions to connect to the existing A737 Trunk Roa
25/07/2018
Nevis has hosted several educational workshops on Golden Eagle conservation as part of the Habitat Management Plan (HMP) at Corriegarth Windfarm. The company was appointed to the HMP project, which included contribution to the Regional Golden Eagle Conservation Management Plan (RECMP) prepared by
24/07/2018
Construction work is underway on the new Laidlaw Music Centre facility for the University of St Andrews. The facility will be an intimate performance venue, flexible rehearsal space, and high-tech recording facility. It will include three rehearsal rooms, 10 practice rooms, a recording suite, a li
24/07/2018
Finishing works are to commence on the Charleston slip road in Aberdeen as part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. The contractor will close the A90 to A956 slip road to complete the work from 27 - 30 July. Diversions will be put in place and clearly
24/07/2018
The site of former Ravenscraig Hospital in Greenock is to be transformed into a new 198-home social rent development. The £24 million project from Link Group and Oak Tree Housing Association will include a mix of terraced houses and cottage flats. Up to 10 per cent of the energy efficient homes wi
24/07/2018
The Trump Organisation has proposed a new 500-home development for its golf resort in Menie, Aberdeenshire. The plans are part of a £150 million second phase of development at the resort. Further second phase plans include 50 hotel cottages, a sports centre, retail, equestrian and commercial space
24/07/2018
Morgan Sindall has secured a £4 million contract to refurbish Smithton Primary School in Inverness. Preparation works are already underway and nearing completion. These involve the installation of additional car parking and associated external works. Main contract works will begin shortly, inclu
24/07/2018
A public event is being held on the proposed redevelopments on Dingwall High Street in the Highlands next month. The proposals involve redeveloping the Council offices at Ross House and the former Picture House to create new flats. The new flats will be a mixture of one- and two-bedroom homes.
24/07/2018
Resurfacing work is to commence on High Street in Earlston early next month. A section of the A6105 road will be resurfaced from 01 - 08 August. Phase one of the project will close a section of the eastern end of the High Street for three days, with the next phase being carried out using a convo
24/07/2018
The redevelopment of the Scapa Flow Museum in Lyness is to commence onsite this autumn, following the completion of preparatory works. The project involves the restoration of historic buildings at the museum, the enhancement of interpretation and displays, and the creation of a new building which
24/07/2018
Surface dressing work across Orkney has officially been completed for 2018. The final works for the year were finished on the access road to the Peedie Sea yesterday, 23 July. Extensive surface dressing work was also completed last week on a 1km section of road in Hoy. Other works have been su
24/07/2018
Ground works are to take place at Longman roundabout in Inverness, as part of a traffic bottleneck upgrade project. Causeway Geotech has secured a contract for investigation works, which are due to commence in early September and take four weeks to complete. Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infra
23/07/2018
A new Barclays campus is to be developed at Buchanan Wharf, Glasgow, creating 2,500 additional jobs in the area. The facility will provide a state-of-the-art workplace for the bank's functions, technology and operations teams. Scottish Enterprise reached an agreement with Barclays for a funding g
23/07/2018
Work has commenced on a £1.3 million regeneration project in Leith. The project will transform the old tram depot on Leith Walk into a new space for artists and creative entrepreneurs, including a temporary community services hub for the voluntary and public sectors. It is being funding by the S
23/07/2018
Surface dressing is taking place on the Greenwall Road in Holm today, 23 July. Once finished, the work will then move on to the Woodstock Road. No diversion routes will be in place. Further surface dressing will also be carried out on the access road to the Peedie Sea, opposite Glaitness primary
23/07/2018
Construction work has begun to deliver full fibre connectivity across Aberdeen. The work is part of the CityFibre's £40 million private investment to deliver full fibre connectivity to one million UK homes and businesses by 2021. Aberdeen is the first of three Scottish cities to benefit from the
23/07/2018
A total of 30 new homes are to be built at the south side Coldside Road in Dundee. Caledonia Housing Association has secured planning permission for the project, which is located just west of Strathmartine Road The new homes will include 16 houses and 12 flats along with four wheelchair-accessibl
23/07/2018
Construction work has started on the Almond Valley Bridge in Livingston. Works involve the replacement of the movement joint at the bridges southern end and resurfacing sections of the concrete deck. The multi-span bridge carries the A899 Livingston Road over the River Almond and a number of loc
23/07/2018
Essential road maintenance work has begun on the A911 in Scotlandwell. The work will take place over two weeks from Bishopshire Golf Club to approximately 50 metres south of the junction with Leslie Road. A road closure will be in place between 9.15am and 3.30pm, Mondays to Fridays, during the p
23/07/2018
Plans have been approved to transform a former Dundee jute mill into a new 39-flat development. Dundee City Council has granted permission for the project on the Burnside Mill site in Lochee. The development will consist of two and three-bed flats and includes the restoration of the existing sto
23/07/2018
Fife residents have been warned about unnecessary water usage due to the low water levels at local reservoirs. Scottish Water has urged its customers across Fife to use water wisely. Water levels are currently lower than normal in the Glendevon and Glenfarg reservoirs due to the prolonged dry we
23/07/2018
Edinburgh-based architect firm Kettle Collective has opened a new international office in Oman. The office was launched in partnership with Muamir Design and Engineering Consultancy They will collaborate with Muamir Al Hasny, as Country Director, Oman. Colin Bone, Managing Director of Kettle Col
20/07/2018
Graham is to build a new £45 million eye hospital in Edinburgh for NHS Lothian. The new building will place the existing Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh city centre. It will be located close to the Royal Infirmary on the growing Edinburgh BioQuarter campus. Jacquie Campbell, NHS Loth
20/07/2018
Construction work has been completed on 30 new affordable one and two-bed apartments along Cadzow Avenue in Bo'ness. The new Baillie Court properties have replaced a previously run-down area of land. Springfield Properties finished work on the £3.7 million project with partners Link Group and Par
20/07/2018
Finishing works are to take place on Tulloch Road as part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. Work will be carried out on a section of the road near to its junction with the C89C Chapel of Stoneywood to Fairley Road. The scheme will also include the c
20/07/2018
Two public exhibitions are to take place on the £24 million Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme over the next two months. The scheme involves the design and construction of a new grade-separated junction at Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire. Locals will be asked to voice their opinion on the pref
20/07/2018
Robertson is to commence work on the refurbishment of several areas within the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Following the appointment of RMF Health, a consortium consisting of Robertson and FES, the work will see Haematology and Oncology areas extended and redeveloped. A new renal unit w
20/07/2018
A £1.5 refurbishment is to get underway on the former administration building of Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University (RGU). The development will include the construction of a new 20,000 square foot regional hub for digital and entrepreneurship activity. It is being developed by private sector eco
20/07/2018
Restoration work is to begin on the iconic mosaics at 96 Academy Street in Inverness this weekend, 22 July. Sub-contractor The Mosaic Restoration Company (MRC) will commence preparatory work on the project, including the addition of a temporary protective layer to the mosaics. Once completed, ma
20/07/2018
South Ayrshire Council apprentice Dominic Downie has been named Scotland Apprentice of the Year at the annual Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Awards. The heating engineer received recognition in the Service & Maintenance category at an awards ceremony last month. The BESA awards
20/07/2018
NHS Orkney's Garden House offices are to be redeveloped to provide a base for Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO). The NHS staff will move to the recently opened hospital in Kirkwall, leaving the space for VAO and a number of third sector organisations at the Garden House site. Orkney Islands C
20/07/2018
Glenboig Development Trust has secured funding of £800,000 for a local community centre development. The development will involve a multi-purpose facility for the Glenboig community, including a large sports hall, Post Office, a general store and food co-op, training kitchen, café and a gym. The
19/07/2018
A planning application has been submitted to build a new 132-home development at Stepford Road in Glasgow East. The initial phase of homes will include a mix of a mix of two, three and four-bedroom detached, semi-detached and terraced houses. Development plans also include space for a play-park a
19/07/2018
The new £9.2 million St Ninian's Primary in Gourock is to officially open later this year. The date was confirmed as 21 November, coinciding with the centenary of the law allowing the state funding of Catholic schools. Right Reverend John Keenan, Bishop of Paisley, will officially open the new sch
19/07/2018
Resurfacing work is to begin on six sections of the B743 in East Ayrshire. The project will be carried out on sections of the road between Sorn and the South Lanarkshire boundary. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance will complete the work, starting on 30 July and lasting for up to six weeks. Signed dive
19/07/2018
Plans for 100 new affordable homes in Harthill have been approved by North Lanarkshire Council. Housebuilder Springfield Partnerships will transform the 9.7 acre-site into a mix of two, three and four-bedroom affordable homes. Residents of the new development will enjoy local amenities within a s
19/07/2018
City Gate Construction has appointed David Palmer as its new Commercial Director. In his new role, Mr Palmer will oversee all of the company's commercial activities. Mr Palmer, 33, has held several senior positions within construction organisations and has experience working on commercial viabilit
19/07/2018
Construction work is to get underway at Perth Crematorium to repair the building's outer walls. The crematorium was recently refurbished, but during repointing work on the outer walls they identified a need to further assess the existing mortar. A condition survey revealed that restoration work ne
19/07/2018
A site at Blackwater in Newmarket has been identified as potential space for new affordable housing. The site is located adjacent to the existing Gleann Dubh development. It is part of a programme of site identification that is taking place to assess larger potential housing sites in and around S
19/07/2018
Argyll and Bute Council has secured a grant worth around £1.6m to help make energy efficiency improvements in local homes. It will help residents install external/internal wall insulation, underfloor insulation, cavity wall insulation and loft insulation. The funding has been offered as part of
19/07/2018
The newly transformed Govan Transport Interchange has scooped a national Transport Award with the help of Graham Construction. It was awarded the prestigious 'Integrated Transport Project of the Year' at the Scottish Transport Awards 2018. Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) picked up the
19/07/2018
More than £7 million has been awarded to four key economic projects across Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders. The South of Scotland Economic Partnership (SOSEP) awarded £7.68 million to provide careers opportunities and support the south of Scotland's economy. Around £6.6 million of t
18/07/2018
Construction work has been completed on the new Clydeside Distillery in Glasgow. The new building on the banks of the River Clyde was designed by Hypostyle Architects with high performance aluminium curtain walling and commercial doors from Senior Architectural Systems. It is located within a con
18/07/2018
Planning permission has been granted for a £200 million expansion of the Union Square shopping centre in Aberdeen. The new space would include 30 new retailers and a 120-bed hotel. Aberdeen City Council planners have also confirmed that 294 car park spaces will be made available. Leisure space, a
18/07/2018
Planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore has expanded its Glasgow team with the appointment of a new Planning Associate. Andrew Woodrow has joined the team, working at the recently opened office in Glasgow Queen Street. Mr Woodrow brings more than 16 years of experience in the planning an
18/07/2018
Around £200,000 has been put forward by West Lothian Council to improve seven local roads. The funding aims to improve road safety with a programme of work designed to reduce road casualties. Roads receiving investment through the scheme include: the B7015 junction with the C13 east of Freeport;
18/07/2018
Morrison Construction has completed work on the new £32 million West Calder High School. During construction the project supported six graduates, 71 new and existing trainees and apprentices, and created 27 new jobs. The 1,100 capacity school is West Lothian's biggest single investment in educat
18/07/2018
Stirling-based UK construction company Robertson Group is expecting to report a huge company turnover of more than 25% later this year. The company will release its growth to March 2018 in its later report. CEO Derek Shewan has attributed their financial growth to a number of high-profile constr
18/07/2018
Proposals for a new primary school and community facilities in Danderhall are to enter a second consultation period next month. The proposals, planned at the site of the existing Danderhall Primary School, also include a new library and leisure centre. Midlothian Council is hosting public drop in
18/07/2018
A range of new facilities have been unveiled at a high-rise block at 415 Nitshill Road in Glasgow. Some tenants were given a tour of the new amenities, including a garden room, a new lounge and kitchen, fitness and wellbeing suite, a visitor room and a new concierge station. Margaret Dunn, 84, sa
18/07/2018
Aden Country Park in Aberdeenshire has secured more than £1 million to support its major restoration and redevelopment project. As part of the project, Aden's historic buildings and landscape will be restored, along with the creation of a brand-new play area, improvements to park accessibility and
18/07/2018
Essential white-lining works are to take place on the A90 between Blackdog and Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, this weekend. The contractor is completing the works as part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty project. An overnight convoy will be deployed from 21-23 July to ensur
17/07/2018
A peninsula in Sutherland has been chosen as the location for the UK's first ever spaceport. Business Secretary Greg Clark made the announcement at the Farnborough International Air Show. The UK Space Agency deemed Scotland the best place in the UK to reach in-demand satellite orbits with vertical
17/07/2018
Hawick's Wilton Lodge Park has secured Green Flag status following a multi-million pound regeneration scheme. The Green Flag Awards celebrate the benchmark standard of green spaces in the UK and around the world. Councillor Sandy Aitchison, Executive Member for Neighbourhoods and Locality Servic
17/07/2018
Work has begun on the development of 28 flats in Dundee city centre. The site at Trades Lane will be transformed from the former McLeish's warehouse into new modern homes. Retail space and a storage unit for bikes will also be built as part of the project. Trades Lane will be closed for 11 mon
17/07/2018
Repair works worth an additional £1.5 million are to take place on Highland Council roads this summer. Cllr Alister Mackinnon, Highland Council's Budget Leader said: "At the Council's meeting in March, Members agreed a revised 5 year Capital Plan and agreed to prioritise roads maintenance if there
17/07/2018
Social letting agency, Homes for Good, has secured a £2.85 million pound investment to increase its supply of social and 'affordable' housing in Glasgow and the surrounding areas. Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) has invested money into a subsidiary of the letting agency, marking its first inv
17/07/2018
A planning application has been submitted to develop 84 new homes in an empty Easterhouse site. The proposal was submitted on behalf of Lochfield Park Housing Association (LPHA) for the Glasgow suburb site. Plans include a mix of two, three and four-bed terraced homes as well as one, two and thr
17/07/2018
Over 2,000 homes in Dumfries and Galloway are to receive new windows as part of a new £9 million pound investment. Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) has signed a deal to deliver new windows in 2,200 homes. The contract was awarded to Anglian Building Products. The project will repl
17/07/2018
Work is progressing on the £31.2 million pound A737 Dalry Bypass project, with a road closure planned in the coming weeks. A section of the A737 between Highfield and the Den east of Dalry will be closed from 30 July while work begins to connect the existing A737 to the new bypass. The section wil
17/07/2018
Brandon Landscaping is to begin essential repair works on the footbridge from Bught Road to Whin Island, Inverness. Refurbishment works include engineering, stonework and decking repairs, and painting the bridge structure. The work is part of an overall programme at the Islands repairing erosion
17/07/2018
Surface dressing work has commenced in Hoy, Orkney. The scheme is being carried out on a 1km section of the B9047, either side of Lyrawa Bay in North Hoy. Work is then expected to move to a section of the B9047 between Rysa Lodge and just west of Muckle Rysa. The final section of work will take p
16/07/2018
Construction work has been completed on a £1.2 million nursery on the Glenbrae Road in Greenock. Glenbrae's Children’s Centre was built on the site of former social services offices. The building has been completely refurbished with a new entrance canopy, windows, doors and roof lights installed
16/07/2018
The total number of households across Scotland is expected to rise by 13% in the next 25 years according to new reports. The research also revealed that half of Scots no longer believe they will buy their own home. Homes for Scotland also used the reports to highlight the potential for increasing
16/07/2018
Plans have been submitted to build 94 private and affordable homes close to Kilmore Road in Drumnadrochit. Springfield Properties submitted the plans to Highland Council. The plans include designs for private two, three and four bedroom homes. A total of 25 affordable homes will also be built o
16/07/2018
A new state-of-the-art charging hub for electric vehicles has opened in Dundee. Solar canopies, charging points and an electrical infrastructure were built at the site of the new hub. It is located in Princes Street, between Dens Street and Lower Princes Street. The Minister for Public Health,
16/07/2018
Significant progress has been made on the new Lochmaddy Water Treatment Works with the recent delivery of modules. The modules will form the new Water Treatment Works for North Uist and Berneray. The Transportable Treatment Unit (TTU) was dismantled into 12 modules which, together with a 150 tonn
16/07/2018
More than 700 long-term private empty homes have been brought back into use across Scotland. According to the annual report from the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) 742 homes lying empty were brought back into use in 2017. Figures also revealed 20 councils now have an active Empty Homes
16/07/2018
Resurfacing work has been announced on the M74 Northbound at Junction 8, beginning on 20 July. The work will be carried out on a 700m section of the road over three consecutive evenings. Scotland TranServ will complete the works on behalf of Transport Scotland. Alan Murray, Scotland TranServ's
16/07/2018
The Affordable Housing Programme 2018/19 has been approved for the Na h-Eileanan Siar area of Scotland. The Comhairle nan Eilean Siar approved the programme alongside Hebridean Housing Partnership. Work is expected to begin later this year on two new housing developments in Harris. A total of e
16/07/2018
Resurfacing works are to begin on Fallside Road in Bothwell next week, 23 July. The work will be undertaken between Ashley Drive and Bellshill Road. The project is expected to be completed by 11pm on 27 July. Fallside Road will be closed to all traffic from Ashley Drive to Bellshill Road throu
16/07/2018
Repairs on a burst water main in the Cowcaddens area of Glasgow have been completed. Scottish Water worked alongside engineers to rezone the network and bring water from adjacent parts of the system. The 36 inch main burst in Garscube Road, Cowcaddens in the early hours of Friday morning, 13 Jul
13/07/2018
Work has started on a new Premier Inn hotel in Howard Street, Glasgow. Developer North Limited has appointed Ogilvie Construction to deliver the 250-room facility as part of a regeneration scheme between St Enoch Square and the River Clyde. Features will include ground floor retail and restaurant
13/07/2018
Union Unite has called for an investigation into the working conditions of employees building the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) project. The joint venture scheme, which is being delivered by Balfour Beatty and Galliford Try, has been hit by the collapse of Carillion leaving it behind sc
13/07/2018
Work on a £1.6 million road upgrade project on the A83 in Argyll and Bute is now complete. Around 370-metres of carriageway at Strone Point at Inverary has been realigned, while a section of the hillside has been scaled back, widening the road and improving driver visibility. In addition, drainage
13/07/2018
Work is to start on the second phase of a gas upgrade project in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire. SGN will replace old metal gas mains with new plastic pipe along the Kingsway (A725) to ensure a continued safe and reliable gas supply to the local area. Work will take place on a section of Kingswa
13/07/2018
Work is continuing on a £4 million railway upgrade project in Baillieston, Glasgow. A new road bridge is being built over the railway at Muirhead Road to enable two way traffic, cycle route and pedestrian footpaths. The structure is being replaced as part of a wider programme of work to renew and
13/07/2018
Construction work has started on 10 new homes in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. The Fenwick Drive scheme is being delivered by CCG as part of the council's commitment to deliver 240 new homes for social rent over the next five years. A total of four three-bedroom terrace houses and six one-bedroom c
11/07/2018
Construction work has begun on a new social housing development in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. The work, which is taking place at the Fenwick Drive site, is part of East Renfrewshire Council's plans to provide 240 new homes for social rent over the next five years. This is the second project in
11/07/2018
Contractors are to start repair work is to start on a footbridge in Inverness. Work on the Greig Street Bridge is being carried out on behalf of The Highland Council. The closure will be in place for the two week period until the 26 July, or until the bridge deck repair works are complete. The cl
11/07/2018
Resurfacing work is to start at seven locations within Kilmarnock and Crookedholm. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance, on behalf of East Ayrshire Council, is carrying out the work. On Monday 23 July, work will start on Queens Drive, Kilmarnock at the retail park roundabout where 170 metres of road will b
11/07/2018
Scottish Water is urging customers to use water wisely and confirmed that up to 30 water tankers a day are currently being deployed across Scotland in an operation to keep the country's supplies flowing. The vehicles carry up to 30,000 litres of water and are being sent to areas where more water is
11/07/2018
Government ministers, entrepreneurs and business chiefs from as far afield as New Zealand of the world's leading low emission cities will gather in Dundee later this week for a summit on going ultra-low. The delegates will share their experiences and discuss Dundee City Council's eight year journey
11/07/2018
Young artists have decorated the site of the old Meadowbank Sports Centre in Edinburgh. Children and teachers from Royal High Primary and Abbeyhill Primary have worked with Artist Heather Lucchesi of Lightbulb Arts to brighten up wooden hoardings surrounding the closed sports centre. Plans to demo
10/07/2018
Balfour Beatty has successfully completed works to the £28.5 million Dundee railway station. The company utilised its extensive experience in the construction of complex projects on a live, operational railway, to deliver a new station and concourse, hotel development and associated retail faciliti
10/07/2018
Ardenglen Housing Association has announced a £3.6 million housing boost in Castlemilk, which will see the construction of 22 new homes. The homes will be built on the vacant site of the former St Martins Primary School playing fields in Ardencraig Road. Work is expected to begin in the autumn and
10/07/2018
Bruton Design have submitted plans for a new mixed-use development on Marketgait in Dundee. The development comprises 43 flats and a ground floor retail unit. The formal application will be the conclusion to 18 months of dialogue with the Planning Department, as well as coordination with Waterman
10/07/2018
Dundee City Council has announced the appointment of Robin Presswood as its new executive Director of City Development. Mr Presswood, who is currently head of economy, planning and employability at Fife Council, has had an extensive career in local government. Cllr John Alexander, leader of Dundee
10/07/2018
Owners of private water supplies and landlords of tenants on private water supplies have been reminded that it is their responsibility to arrange for the provision of water to their properties. As a result of the prolonged recent dry weather, the Highland Council's Environmental Health Team is rece
10/07/2018
Aberdeen's new £333 million conference, exhibition and entertainment venue is to be named The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA). The new name is to be rolled out by operators and managers SMG Europe as part of a campaign for the new venue, with branding to follow. The campaign is to assist SMG in marke
10/07/2018
Scotland has the highest levels of infrastructure output per person in the UK, according to new figures. A new report by Scape Group has revealed how since 1997, the country has consistently experienced high levels of construction output on infrastructure at £36.09 billion, working out to £6,679 pe
10/07/2018
More than 1,100 new homes are to be built in Manchester and Glasgow after Maslow Capital completed a record-breaking £100 million of new facilities across four deals in June. The specialist real estate financier will fund a total of four schemes, which will see the deliver of over 1,100 new residen
09/07/2018
New computer generated images have been unveiled showcasing how the interior of the new £120 million Glasgow Queen Street station will look once finished. The station is being transformed to create more space for longer eight-carriage trains. With 75% of all demolition work now complete, the projec
09/07/2018
McLaughlin & Harvey have reached a milestone on the £12 million Dunoon Queen's Hall project in Argyll and Bute. The contractor have completed its official 'handover' of the building to the local authority and the facility is on schedule to open to the public on Friday, 27 July. Work so far has inv
09/07/2018
Work on a new £10 million primary school in Bearsden is now complete. The new St Nicholas' Primary has been built by Morgan Sindall ahead of schedule on the site of the previous St Joseph's Primary school. Designed for 450 pupils, the project has enabled the co-location of both St Andrew's Primary
09/07/2018
Work is continuing on a multi-million pound project to build a new Research and Innovation Campus in Orkney. Kirkwall-based R Clouston Limited are carrying out work to refurbish, update and extend the old Academy and former Stromness primary school buildings, as well as improving roads, paths and l
09/07/2018
Edinburgh-based homebuilder CALA Group has announced Kevin Whitaker as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Whitaker will take up his new role from 01 August after previous CEO Alan Brown retired in April. He has worked for CALA since 1999, having previously been Managing Director of CALA Hom
09/07/2018
Plans are to go on display for the Laurencekirk Junction Improvement scheme. Up to £24 million is being invited to create a new grade-separated junction at Laurencekirk, as part of a package of additional investment alongside the Aberdeen City Region Deal. Residents and road users will have two op
06/07/2018
Plans are being drawn up for a new mixed-use residential scheme at St Andrews in Fife. Robertson Property is designing proposals for a 90-bed hotel and 99-bed student accommodation at Abbey Park to be complemented with an extensive park area in front of the buildings. A planning application
06/07/2018
More than £600 million worth of hub East Central Scotland community infrastructure projects are being delivered across Perthshire, Tayside, Forth Valley and Fife. With £340m of schemes now open and operational, the organisation's latest annual report shows that; • Five new schools were completed a
06/07/2018
Nearly 100 new homes have been built in Aberdeen. The £13 million 99-unit scheme was delivered by CHAP Construction at Smithfield. The scheme has been delivered as part of Aberdeen City Council's programme of investment in new homes. Elsewhere, the nearby Manor Walk site will also be completed wit
06/07/2018
A new £3.2 million programme has been launched to help communities in southern Malawi adapt to the effects of climate change. The three-year Climate Challenge Programme Malawi (CCPM) will focus on delivering long-term change and improving people's access to food, water and energy. The initiative w
06/07/2018
A key section of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Road/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project is set to open in the next few weeks. A temporary road order has been published for the 7.5 mile Balmedie to Tipperty stretch of the project, allowing the contractor Aberdeen Roads Limited (ARL) to apply a
05/07/2018
A project milestone has been reached on work to build a new UK Government hub in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. The seven-storey facility at New Waverley has reached its 'topping out' stage. Once finished, the scheme will comprise two interlinked office buildings providing almost 200,000 sq. ft
05/07/2018
Work is continuing on a new 178-home development in Glasgow. CCG is creating the scheme, which is one of the city's largest 'affordable' housing developments, on behalf of Sanctuary Homes in Nitshill. A total of 92 homes are being delivered for social rent, with 10 units being built as part of a p
05/07/2018
Plans have been submitted to build a new mixed-use retail and residential development in Edinburgh. Scotmid Co-operative has teamed up with developer Structured House Group (SHG) to redevelop the existing Scotmid store at 236 Gorgie Road. Designed by Manson Architects, features include creating a
05/07/2018
Keltbray has announced the launch of its new Distribution & Transmission business. The division will provide construction, maintenance and repair of electricity overhead lines from low voltage to 275kV for utility clients. The business, which will be headquartered in Crewe, has been established af
05/07/2018
More than £1.6 million has been awarded by Transport Scotland towards repairing bridges over the Forth and Clyde Canal. The grant aid will enable Scottish Canals to fix the structures and reopen the stretch of water to boats, as well as carrying out repairs to Ardrishaig Pier in Argyll and Bute. A
05/07/2018
NMC Group has announced David Jardine as its new Regional Manager for Scotland. Mr Jardine joins the UK-wide surfacing and civil engineering specialist from Crummock Scotland, which entered into receivership last month. Following 18 years at Crummock, Mr Jardine is tasked with growing the NMC bran
05/07/2018
Work is to begin on a road resurfacing project on the M74 motorway. Scotland TranServ will start repairing 1km of the route at Junction 3 from Wednesday, 11 July. Work will take place over a series of overnight closures, starting at 8pm on 11 July and finishing on Wednesday, 18 July. Alan Murray,
05/07/2018
Bancon Homes has completed work on a new housing development in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. A total of 16 flats have been built on North Street, forming part of the wider Monument View development. Work on North Street began in July last year, with the properties completed in March and tenants movin
04/07/2018
Construction kicks off on phase one of Aberdeen Football Club's new £50 million pound training facilities in Kingsford. The overall plans include a new Community Hub, Professional Training Campus and Youth Development Academy. The first phase of the development will involve the construction of th
04/07/2018
Work is underway on multi-million pound hotel development at Hamilton Park Racecourse. The 118-room hotel from Hampton by Hilton will be located on the car park of the racecourse grounds. Robertson Group will serve as lead contractor on the project with local practice ICA Architects as the desi
04/07/2018
A planning application has been submitted to extend the existing visitor centre at Drumpellier Country Park in Coatbridge. Holmes Miller submitted the plans on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council. The centre is to be redeveloped as a gateway to the Seven Lochs Wetland Park, a new heritage and nat
04/07/2018
Construction work has been completed on a £13 million school development in Aberdeen. Built on the site of the former Bankhead Academy, the new Stoneywood School replaces the neighbouring primary school. The school will have an increased capacity of 434 pupils, and is expected to open for the new
04/07/2018
Over £2 million has been secured to help replace old central heating systems across Perth and Kinross. An investment of £1,092,051 by Perth & Kinross Council has been backed by a further £1,209,303 from the Warm Homes Fund, along with Energy Company Obligation funding of £138,550 from SSE. The Co
04/07/2018
Around 90 percent of Dundee tenants are satisfied with their housing service, according to a recent independent survey. The survey revealed that tenant satisfaction in Dundee was above the Scottish average in seven categories including tenant satisfaction with the overall service, housing quality
04/07/2018
Resurfacing work is to begin on Midmills Road in Inverness next week. Work will take place on the C1191 Midmills Road junction with the C1189 Crown Circus to its junction with the U3842 Crown Drive. The road will be closed from 10-16 July between the hours of 9am and 6pm. The contractors are wo
04/07/2018
Groundworks are underway on a new 163-home housing development at Derby Street in Dundee. The development is a collaboration between Robertson Partnership Homes, Hillcrest Housing Association, and Dundee City Council. The project will be a mix of family sized houses, apartments, wheelchair access
04/07/2018
Maintenance work has started to install new windows in up to 480 properties in the south side of Glasgow. Glen Oaks Housing Association has contracted CCG Asset Management (CCG AM) to complete work on the new planned maintenance programme. CCG AM will survey every property to establish the size a
04/07/2018
A planning application has been submitted to build a new 130-home development in Dundee. The properties, located on the Ellengowan estate, will be made up of a mix of houses, cottage flats and flats. The homes will be available for mid-market rent managed by Northern Housing Company and social re
03/07/2018
A planning application has been submitted to build a 350,000 sq ft lifestyle outlet at Glasgow Harbour. Peel Lifestyle Outlets lodged the Approval of Matters Specified in Condition planning application, as part of the continuing Glasgow Harbour masterplan. The £100 million project plans to delive
03/07/2018
Lochshell Engineering has secured a contract to complete work to protect the quay wall at Rothesay Ferry Terminal in Bute. The £833,000 project will see a series of protective screens installed. The 'scour baffle screens' will minimise the effects of propeller wash which currently affects the maso
03/07/2018
South Ayrshire Council has stepped in to commence works on the dangerous former Station Hotel in Ayr. The Council was forced to step in after the private owners failed to respond to a statutory warning notice. The repairs impact Ayr rail station and are focused around: • defective sandstone on
03/07/2018
Resurfacing work has begun on two sections of the Tankerness Hall road in Orkney. It will take place between Swarsquoy Road and Shore Road. The road will be closed in both directions during the works, affecting various bus routes. The work is part of a number of resurfacing works across Orkney
03/07/2018
Wastewater treatment works are continuing in Inverurie with plans to install a new manhole. Since the work began almost a year ago the main structure and technology for the £22m 'Nereda' plant has been put in place, and a new sewer main has been installed. The next phase, being carried out by ESD
03/07/2018
Improvement works have been completed on a section of Scotland's most popular long distance path, the West Highland Way. The works took place on the Military Road south of Kinlochleven as part of the first phase of improvements from the north of the Devils Staircase to the junction between the old
03/07/2018
Judging is underway for the Scottish Borders' Building Design Awards. Examiners are visiting the 26 entries this week for a thorough assessment. The entries are separated into four different categories: residential new builds, commercial new builds, works to existing buildings, and buildings that
03/07/2018
Development works are continuing at Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock. The park now offers a new adventure play park with state of the art facilities including a bespoke climbing structure and slide, smaller pieces of equipment for younger children, and sensory equipment for children with a ra
02/07/2018
The £31.2 million A737 Dalry Bypass project has reached a major milestone. The A737 Dalry Bypass project involves the construction of a new bypass to the east of the town of Dalry and associated junctions to connect to the A737 trunk road. The first of two phases over the River Garnock has been
02/07/2018
A 12-year transformation project has been completed in Demondale, Arbroath. The regeneration included a succession of housing renewals and environmental improvements to enhance the physical landscape and surroundings in the area. Four new affordable homes were built in Noran Avenue by Bancon Con
02/07/2018
Plans have been approved to build a new Meadowbank Sports Centre in Edinburgh. The new £47 million pound facility will be built on the site of the former Meadowbank, which closed last December. Council Leader Adam McVey welcomed the progress: "This is great news for the future of sport in the ci
02/07/2018
A host of new community facilities have been opened in Milngavie at the site of the local Youth Centre. The Waypoint development includes refurbished toilets and the installation of a new building, offering bookable office and meeting space. The site, situated off Mugdock Road, also includes an
02/07/2018
A number of changes have been agreed for the new Cairngorms National Park Local Development Plan (LDP). The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) is required to publish a LDP for the Park which must be reviewed every five years. Following a recent Main Issues Report consultation, Planning Mana
02/07/2018
A new tax relief scheme has been launched to help first-time buyers purchase their first home. The Land and Buildings Transaction (LBTT) First Time Buyer relief ensures that around 80% of first-time buyers will pay no tax. The relief will help raise the zero tax LBTT threshold for first-time buy
02/07/2018
A £6.13 million affordable housing development has been completed in Portobello, Edinburgh. A total of 52 homes have been provided in the former industrial area, with 28 for social housing and the remaining 24 for mid-market rent. Fishwives Causeway in Baileyfield, Portobello was officially open
02/07/2018
Aberdeen City Council is welcoming bids for the £19 million redevelopment of Union Terrace Gardens. The chosen contractor will complete transformative works on the historic gardens, first opened in 1879. The design includes a new walkway from Union Street; landscaping and lighting; pavilions on U
02/07/2018
Contractors Morgan Sindall has completed a £2million extension to Milne's Primary School in Fochabers, Moray. The five-classroom building will allow the school's 200 primary-aged pupils and 20 nursery children to be taught within the same building. The extension features solar panels, under-floor
02/07/2018
Significant progress has been made on the proposed development of shared school campuses and educational facilities in Maybole and Prestwick. South Ayrshire councillors backed the proposals, subject to funding being agreed. The proposals outline a new campus in Maybole to be built in the grounds
