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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for September 2018
28/09/2018
Renewable electricity generation in Scotland has increased in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same period last year, the latest figures from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) show. Renewable electricity generation in Scotland increased from 12,194GWh in
28/09/2018
East Renfrewshire Council have submitted a £23 million proposal for the construction of five new nurseries. The facilities, which will all operate as family centres providing childcare for 50 weeks of the year, are planned to be open by August 2020. With the council required to provide increased f
28/09/2018
East Dunbartonshire Council have announced details of a new river restoration project designed to restore the Glazert Water to a more natural condition and minimise the likelihood of flooding in the River Kelvin Catchment. The proposal for the Glazert River Restoration Project in the heart of Lenno
28/09/2018
Argyll And Bute Council has announced that work to protect the long-term integrity of the quay wall at Rothesay Ferry Terminal has been delayed by up to four weeks. The works had been due to begin in September, however, due to an extended period for contractor off-site fabrication and design, the s
28/09/2018
Glasgow City Council has approved the establishment of a number of Community Growth Hubs as part of their Space for Growth Initiative. Space for Growth is a suite of initiatives provided by Glasgow City Council and City Property that offer assistance to start-up businesses, social organisations, cr
28/09/2018
Professor Andrew Millar, Director of Research for Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, has been appointed as the Scottish Government's Chief Scientific Adviser for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. Professor Millar will provide scientific advice on issues such as the en
27/09/2018
The new £55 million Anderson High School and Halls of Residence in Lerwick have been officially opened. John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills opened the new development at a ceremony on Monday, 24 September. He unveiled a plaque placed in a 2.7m-high co
27/09/2018
A £860,000 resurfacing project is to begin on the A82 route between Fort William and Inverness this Sunday, 30 September. The work will take place at four locations between Invergarry and Invermoriston and will involve surfacing upgrades and drainage improvements. Work will be completed in five w
27/09/2018
A number of key points have been identified for the proposed Nairn Links Development Plan. The Highland Council hosted two public engagement events at at the Nairn Highland Games on 18 August and at Nairn Cricket Club on 01 September. Chair of the Nairnshire Committee, Councillor Tom Heggie said
27/09/2018
A number of public events are to be held on the initial dualling options for the 26 mile section of the A96 between East of Huntly and Aberdeen. The exhibitions, taking place on the week beginning 08 October, will allow the public to see the proposed options and give feedback. The identification
27/09/2018
The Highland Council has announced three overnight temporary road closures next week to allow Network Rail to safely inspect railway bridges in Inverness. The closures include: • Part of Shore Street (U4618) from 22:00 hours on Monday 01 October until 06:00 hours on Tuesday 02 October 2018 inclus
27/09/2018
Orkney Islands Council is seeking views for its draft 'Empty Homes Strategy 2018-2023', which aims to sets out the ways in which the council can help Orkney's empty home owners to bring their properties back into use. Orkney currently has 303 potential homes currently classed as empty, representing
27/09/2018
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has reached the final phase of a £6 million harbour investment programme. Work commenced in June 2017 to reconstruct the slipways at Colintraive and Rhubodach and create a larger vehicle queuing area at Colintraive. The new slipways have now been completed
27/09/2018
Work on the £14 million refurbishment of Rothesay Pavilion is "ramping up", with the building on track for a 2019 opening. Progress is being made on construction of a new main roof for the building, while internally main contractor CBC have installed elements of the new café and the Pavilion's new
26/09/2018
Clark Contracts has secured a Health and Safety standard from the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). The company was awarded the ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety System (OHS) standard following a two-stage audit carried out by UKAS accredited certification body Exov
26/09/2018
Ground investigation work is to commence on the A9 between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig, starting next week, 01 October. The work forms part of the national A9 Dualling programme. The ground investigations are expected to be complete in around ten weeks. Some traffic management measures will be
26/09/2018
A new £35 million transformation plan has been announced for new rural university, SRUC in Dumfries & Galloway. The new rural university will be a magnet for delivering educational excellence, a global leader in research and innovation, a fully integrated partner with industry and driving the growt
26/09/2018
A faulty water valve has been repaired in Milngavie, serving several thousand properties in Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire. Scottish Water engineers completed the work after properties in parts of the north west and south of the city and the Bearsden and Milngavie areas experienced a loss of norma
26/09/2018
The Scottish Cities Alliance has announced the launch of it largest Investment Prospectus to date at the newly opened V&A Dundee highlighting the huge potential in the seven cities to the investor world. The Alliance is the unique collaboration of Scotland's seven cities and the Scottish Government
26/09/2018
The Scottish Government is on track to meet its ambitious affordable housing target, new statistics have revealed. The figures show an increase of 745 homes (4%) across all sectors, from 18,683 in 2016-17 to 19,428 in 2017-18. This is the fifth consecutive increase and the highest annual figure sin
25/09/2018
The Highland Council has taken delivery of 10 new houses in Grantown on Spey. Local Councillors Bill Lobban and Muriel Cockburn paid a visit to welcome Lorna Cottam and her two children to their new home. The development at Beachen Court is made up of four 2 bedroom flats with the ground floor fl
25/09/2018
SSE is taking full ownership of the offshore wind projects under development by Seagreen Wind Energy Limited, in which it currently has a 50% share, having acquired the other half of the offshore wind joint venture from Fluor Ltd. Located in Scottish waters, in the outer Firth of Forth and Firth of
25/09/2018
Fife Council has said that businesses in Queensway Industrial Estate in Glenrothes are "open as normal" as the Glenrothes Energy Network road works progress. Temporary road closures are necessary to carry out the works safely. Three way traffic lights are being used to direct the traffic. This is l
25/09/2018
The latest £3.25 million phase of an external wall insulation (EWI) programme in Dundee will provide warmer, more energy efficient homes at another 415 properties. Work at Broughty Ferry and Craigiebank will cover the homes of both council tenants and owner occupiers. Councillors approved a spendin
25/09/2018
Offsite construction offers the technical opportunity to deliver Scotland's housing at speed, to a high quality and in a safe working environment, while energising the local economy. How can we facilitate its adoption? While the technical rationale for offsite construction is well established, what
25/09/2018
The ongoing revitalisation of Glasgow's waterfront is poised to take a major step forward with the submission of a detailed planning application for a 500-apartment build-to-rent development on the banks of the Clyde. The project at Central Quay, on the iconic Broomielaw that runs along the River C
24/09/2018
A new 32-flat social development has been officially opened in Elgin, designed with dementia, wheelchair adaptation and Extra Care facilities. Linkwood View was opened by Christina McKelvie MSP on Friday morning, 21 September. Since welcoming its first residents in September 2017, the Hanover Ho
24/09/2018
G F Job is to begin resurfacing works at the Riverside Park in Nairn starting next month, 08 October. The works will be phased starting first with the section of path from the Jubilee Bridge to just beyond the car park and will replace the existing path with a 1.2 metre pathway. This work is expe
24/09/2018
Consultation is underway on Fife Council's £1.4 million Kirkcaldy waterfront regeneration project. The proposal aims to improve connections between the High Street and the waterfront by changing the four-lane dual carriageway to a standard two-lane road, improving pedestrian crossings, adding more
24/09/2018
Ann Allen has been appointed as the new Chair of the Architecture and Design Scotland board. The appointment was made by Scottish Ministers following a recruitment process. Ms Allen will begin her new role starting from October, and will last for up to four years. She is the Director of Estates
24/09/2018
TGP Landscape Design has developed design plans for the redevelopment of Drummers Corner in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. The plans include an improved Drum shelter, improved lighting and new seating. It is part of a wider regeneration programme ongoing in four of the area's northern towns. The d
24/09/2018
Caledonia Housing Association has appointed Penny Coburn as the new Chair of the Management Committee. Ms Coburn, the vice chair, takes over from David Grant who resigned after five years in the position. Speaking at the organisation's seventh Annual General Meeting at McDiarmid Park in Perth, M
21/09/2018
A £1.1 million refurbishment has been completed on Bishopbriggs War Memorial Hall. The hall, located on the Balmuildy Road, was officially reopened by Provost Alan Brown on Wednesday, 19 September. First built in 1961, the building now includes an improved entrance lobby, updated function spaces,
21/09/2018
Perth's former St Paul's Church on Old High Street is to be transformed into a new public arts and events space. The shape of the unusual hexagonal building and the spire will be retained, although the roof will be removed to create an outdoor space. The 60-week-long programme of work will begin
21/09/2018
Significant progress has been made on the Cumnock Flood Prevention Scheme with phase one substantially complete. The work, currently taking place at the Leggate in New Cumnock, will form part of the £4.7 million scheme planned for the area. Barhale Construction has been working on-site since Apr
21/09/2018
Stirling councillors have agreed on funding for the Castleview Green Energy Hub. The £1.65 million scheme has secured 70% of its funding from Transport Scotland's Low Carbon Transport and Travel Fund with the remainder provided by Stirling Council (£496,000). The project will see solar canopies
21/09/2018
akp has completed the first stage of works on the £200,000 refurbishment of Springhill Care Home in Kilmarnock. The restoration included mechanical and electrical upgrades, structural repairs, re-roofing works, stone repairs and alterations, installation of beautiful new sash windows throughout an
21/09/2018
Northern Tunnelling has begun hand-digging tunnels as part of the latest phase of work in a flood risk management project at Oakmall Shopping Centre, Greenock. The £2.8 million scheme to reduce flooding in the area is being delivered by Amey Black and Veatch (aBV) on behalf of Scottish Water. En
21/09/2018
Smart meters from Our Power have been rolled in the Outer Hebrides with further installations scheduled to take place in the coming weeks. Around eight installations were carried out in South Uist with plans to install 24 more meters in Lewis by the end of September. Chair of Hebrides Energy, Ca
21/09/2018
A number of redevelopment proposals are to be considered for Aberdeen Queen Street as part of the next stage of the City Centre Masterplan. Aberdeen City Council has allocated £500,000 to assemble a team to progress the vision as well as actions aimed at increasing the number of city centre homes.
20/09/2018
Raeburn Drilling and Geotechnical has secured a £4 million contract for the next phase of ground investigation works in the A9 dualling scheme. The work will be carried out on a six mile section of the route between Tomatin and Moy. Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivit
20/09/2018
Queens Cross Housing Association has appointed two new apprentices after a lengthy social media campaign. Lee Campbell, 18, joins the company as a trainee plumber, where he will learn all aspects of plumbing, from installing central heating to maintaining drainage works. He said: "Plumbing is som
20/09/2018
Grampian Housing Association is to help redevelop a former primary school site in Aberdeen, alongside community group the Torry Development Trust. Local councillors selected the organisations as the preferred bidders for the project. First built in 1878, the granite Victoria Road school in Torry
20/09/2018
US firm Jacobs Engineering Group has been appointed to lead the transformation of Edinburgh City Centre. The City of Edinburgh Transformation Programme aims to improve community, economic and cultural life. Jacobs will help help develop the strategy, delivery plan and detailed business case for t
20/09/2018
A report on homelessness and housing options is to be considered by Dundee City councillors next week, Monday 24 September. City councillors will be told that moves are being made to deliver on the outcomes of the Housing Options and Homelessness Strategic Plan 2016 - 21 "Not Just a Roof". The re
20/09/2018
TRAC Engineering has begun essential work on the A890 at Stromeferry. The work will take place on the rock face to the west of the avalanche shelter. A traffic management plan will be in place for up to 12 weeks to allow the work to take place. The Highland Council is advising all road users t
20/09/2018
The completion of £1.86 million refurbishment works at Strathyre Primary School in Callander have been delayed. Now, the project is expected to be completed in late October/early November, in time for the school community to move in for the week commencing 17 December. Temporary arrangements to
20/09/2018
An improvement project has been completed on Ellon's Riverside Path along the banks of the Ythan in Aberdeenshire. The path was widened to provide pedestrians and cyclists a safe route to the town centre and Ellon Academy community campus. The three-metre-wide 'shared-use' path runs from Modley A
20/09/2018
Dundee Council's External Wall Insulation Programme has been recognised at the recent Energy Efficiency Awards. The Council came second place in the Insulation and Fabric Project category, and came out on top as Council of the Year. Neighbourhood Services Convener Councillor Kevin Cordell said:
20/09/2018
A total of £500,000 is to be invested to upgrade a number of playparks around Aberdeen. The project involves refurbishing 14 parks around the city as part of a rolling revamp programme. Aberdeen City Council regeneration spokesman Councillor Ross Grant said: "We are delighted to once again have
19/09/2018
A significant milestone has been marked on the £32.5 million development of a new school at Bertha Park on the northern outskirts of Perth. Key stakeholders were welcomed to the site to celebrate a topping out ceremony. The project is being led by hub East Central Scotland on behalf of Perth & Ki
19/09/2018
A new 14-home development has been officially opened in Broomieknowe, Bonnyrigg. Located at CALA Homes' Eagles Green development, the Melville Housing Association homes are made up of six three-bedroom terraced houses and eight one-bedroom flats with two specially adapted properties for tenants wi
19/09/2018
DPD's largest ever depot has been officially opened at EuroCentral, near Glasgow. The UK delivery company's new 70,363 sq ft state-of-the-art Distribution Centre (DC) was opened by the MP for Airdrie and Shotts, Neil Gray and DPD's CEO Dwain McDonald. Approximately 64 new jobs have been created
19/09/2018
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) to improve social housing across Scotland. The companies aim to collaborate through innovation to support an increase in the affordability, sustainability, quality and supply of social housing.
19/09/2018
Morrison Construction has completed the final reinforced concrete turbine base at Dorewell Windfarm near Dufftown in Moray. The contractor has been working on the project since April 2017, and has constructed 59 turbine bases and approximately 40km of road across the seven sections of the wind far
19/09/2018
River Clyde Homes has scooped two prizes at the National Energy Efficiency Awards. The Scottish housing authority won prizes in the National Insulation and Fabric Project of the Year categories at a ceremony in Birmingham hosted by comedian Lenny Henry. Union Technical Services nominated River C
19/09/2018
Dundee City councillors are to consider a number proposals for environment improvements worth £359,000. A total of 11 projects in green and open spaces around the city will redesign, landscape and provide play equipment. Projects include the redesign and enhancement to the City Churches through cr
19/09/2018
A climate change strategy is being developed in East Lothian, with a number of consultation events to take place over the next few weeks. The East Lothian Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategy will set out a coordinated approach and action plan to contribute to a reduction in carbon emi
19/09/2018
Ayr-based retailer Radbury Double Glazing has secured a £840,000 contract to help deliver a number of improvements to South Ayrshire Council properties. The company beat off three other competitors to land the tender, which involves supplying PVC windows, doors and other services for the works. T
19/09/2018
Sto products have been utilised in the recent construction of the new Portobello High School in Edinburgh. The StoTherm Classic M insulation and Sto-Rotofix Plus fixing system were used to complete the project. "The appearance of the new multi-storey school was an important consideration for thi
18/09/2018
The two-year renovation and construction of Highland Council's new office at The Charles Kennedy Building on Achintore Road has been completed. Contractor Robertson retained some of the existing slate of the original damaged 'Grade B' listed office building and reused it as part of the wider works.
18/09/2018
More than 30 projects have been completed to help transform the Inner Forth landscape. A number of improvement works were delivered on the local environment as part of the Inner Forth Landscape Initiative (IFLI). A reception at the Scottish Parliament is being held to celebrate the £1.25m investm
18/09/2018
A £750,000 upgrade to the water mains network in Drymen has been successfully completed ahead of schedule. The project involved upgrading 3.8 miles of pipework along the local water mains network to provide customers with additional resilience and security of supply. Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA
18/09/2018
Paisley Museum, Central Library and the Heritage Centre are to undergo a £42 million transformation. The buildings will officially close on Thursday 20 September ahead of the work taking place. The Paisley Museum Reimagined project will see major revamps to all of the buildings on the site, incl
18/09/2018
ISG has secured a £4.8 million contract to deliver a new-build extension at George Watson's College in Edinburgh. Appointed to complete the first phase of the school's multi-million-pound campus masterplan, ISG will also carry out refurbishments to the existing building over the next year. The s
18/09/2018
External cladding work worth £598,000 has been proposed for a number of homes in Whitfield, Dundee. Dundee City Councillors will consider the plans to replace the existing timber weatherboard cladding of 38 cottages in Murrayfield Gardens with low maintenance PVC. Kevin Cordell convener of the c
18/09/2018
Three Morrison Construction businesses have won a Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) President's Award. Building Highland (Inverness), Building North East (Aberdeen) and Building Central (Glasgow) were celebrated at the official awards ceremony last week. They were recognised af
18/09/2018
Investigation works are to begin on Tarbert's sewer network to identify improvements for flood prevention in the area. Scottish Water is spearheading the project, which will inform the design and implementation of upgrades to the network. It aims to reduce the risk of flooding in the village's H
18/09/2018
SGN is to enter the final phase of its gas network upgrade work in the St Ninian's Road area of Hamilton. Starting next week, Tuesday 25 September, work will begin on Farm Road from its junction with Hillhouse Road progressing north to Glenlee Street. Works are expected to take approximately 10 w
18/09/2018
An information event is to be held on the proposed Gairloch Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW). In April, Scottish Water withdrew an application to amend its discharge licence at Gairloch for further discussion to take place via a Stakeholder Group. The discussions took place in order to build a s
17/09/2018
The new Wester Way travel route has been officially launched in Bishopbriggs. Running alongside Phase 4 of Bishopbriggs Relief Road, Wester Way provides a new paved path for people walking, cycling and using scooters. It was developed using funding from Sustrans Scotland's Community Links program
17/09/2018
The Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland (CIH Scotland) has appointed deputy director Callum Chomczuk as its new national director. Mr Chomczuk, who joined CIH Scotland in March 2018, has stepped up to the position following the departure of Annie Mauger. He said: "I am very excited to take
17/09/2018
Resurfacing work on the A735 Lugton Road in Dunlop has been postponed after coal tar was identified in the surface. Test results of road cores samples confirmed that coal tar materials are present within the lower base course layer. The recent excavation works have not disturbed this material lay
17/09/2018
A proposed £1.87 million green spaces investment fund is moving forward in Renfrewshire. Councillors will consider a report at the upcoming Leadership Board which outlines the key objectives and the proposed application process of the Green Spaces, Parks and Play Areas and Villages Investment Fund
17/09/2018
An investment of around £10 million has been secured to complete three water infrastructure projects in Shetland. Scottish Water's funding will help support improvements to the two public drinking water supplies serving Mainland, Shetland. A £2 million project at Eela Water Water Treatment Works
17/09/2018
Work is continuing on a £700,000 sewer upgrade project in Arbroath. The first phase of the project started in May, and has recommenced today, 17 September, after a summer break to minimise disruption. It involves the installation of new valves accessed from the manhole in the road next to The Old
14/09/2018
Construction work has begun on 24 new council homes at Dickson Drive in Irvine. The start of the £3.6 million project was marked by a special groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, 13 September. The developments will be a mix of 14 general needs homes, seven wheelchair-accessible homes and three a
14/09/2018
Building services company Arc-Tech (Scotland) has increased its apprentice intake to 11 for 2018. The company has recently recruited six new trade apprentices, including two electricians, two plumbers and two heating engineers. They will undertake a four-year intensive training programme where th
14/09/2018
Paisley town centre is to be transformed with a £100 million investment in the town's venues and infrastructure. The plans are aimed at growing the area's already-successful events programme and creating more attractive spaces to keep visitors, students and workers in the town. They include: •
14/09/2018
akp has been named as the Principal Contractor for the second phase of refurbishment works at Cairn Lodge Services. The refurbishment will include the renewal of windows and doors, redecoration throughout and a brand new main kitchen and seating area. Located just off the A74 (M) between J11 and J
14/09/2018
A consultation event has been launched on the proposed flood risk management designs in Campbeltown. A number of design options were identified to minimise the risk of flooding in the town following a public consultation in February 2018. The preferred design proposals have now been developed and
14/09/2018
Scottish Water is trialling a six-month pilot project in St Andrews to combat fatbergs and reduce the risk of major flooding and pollution. The project aims to substantially reduce the number of blockages in the sewer system caused by fat, oil and grease – referred to as FOG - being incorrectly di
13/09/2018
Two Scottish projects have been shortlisted for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People's Choice Award. The award celebrates the civil engineering projects that have had a positive impact for their local communities. The Forth Replacement Crossing with the iconic Queensferry Crossing as
13/09/2018
Construction is underway on the new Robroyston railway station. Located between Stepps and Springburn on the Glasgow to Cumbernauld line, the new station will serve the development of 1,600 homes in the area around the site. It will include step-free platform access, together with two car parks
13/09/2018
A number of road improvement works are to take place in Sherry Drive, Hamilton, beginning on 01 October. The work involves the removal of chicanes and a resurfacing of the area. Some safety features will also be implemented. The upgrades were given the go-ahead after a consultation period when
13/09/2018
ENGIE has secured multiple regeneration contracts across Renfrewshire, offering employment and training opportunities to locals. The contracts will involve several major refurbishment and maintenance works. ENGIE's regeneration business was recently confirmed as the appointed contractor for the m
13/09/2018
Pat Munro Ltd is preparing to deliver the final phase of work on the Inverness water network at the junction of Kenneth Street and Tomnahurich Street on the A82. The work involves four valves being relocated to help improve the network for customers in the Dalneigh and Ballifeary areas. It will tak
13/09/2018
Essential road repairs are to be carried out on the B9081 road near Mid Yell, Shetland Islands. The repairs will take place on a 700 metre section of the road south of its junction with the A968. The Shetland Islands Council's Roads Service will complete the works on 16 September, between 9am an
12/09/2018
Balfour Beatty has secured a £33 million contract to deliver a new learning and teaching building at the University of Strathclyde. The contractor will refurbish and extend the existing Grade II listed Architecture building and the neighbouring Colville building, linking the two together to create
12/09/2018
A total of 44 new social rent homes have been delivered in Wallyford, East Lothian, as part of the first phase of a major village expansion. Dunedin Canmore's £5 million development is a mix of one and two-bed cottage flats and two and three-bed terrace houses. Solar panels have also been fitted t
12/09/2018
A new green and blue infrastructure project has been launched in the Greater Easterhouse area of Glasgow. The Greater Easterhouse Green Infrastructure Project will transform three areas of derelict land into urban greenspace and bluespace, encouraging the use of local parks, and creating drainage
12/09/2018
Chemicals manufacturer INEOS has pledged £60 million to expand its Grangemouth site with a new furnace on its ethylene plant. Germany-based Selas-Linde GmbH will complete the project, adding to the nine furnaces already on site. The new furnace will improve the efficiency of the plant and increase
12/09/2018
Engineers have completed a temporary repair to a collapsed sewer in Clydebank. Road traffic management on the Great Western Road (A82) has now been lifted. A short stretch of the road's outside lane on the west-bound carriageway near to the Drumry roundabout had been closed to enable the work to
12/09/2018
BBR Services has become the biggest residential property recruitment firm in Scotland with the recent acquisition of Star Placement. BBR's clients include Cala, Balfour Beatty and Stewart Milne. Star Placement was founded 10 years ago by Eleanor Leith and has built a strong portfolio of mainly res
11/09/2018
Barratt Developments has secured 14 sites across Scotland to develop 2,460 new homes. The company, which includes both the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, purchased the sites in locations like Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Perth. Some were also secured in East Lothian, W
11/09/2018
Story Contracting is working to install two new lifts at Kilmarnock Station. The lifts will allow for easier access to the Victorian station, whose platforms are currently only accessible via a long steep hill or by steps from the newly renovated underpass. Councillor Clare Maitland, Cabinet Spoke
11/09/2018
Three housing experts have joined the Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland (CIH Scotland) as new board members. Sandra McLeod of River Clyde Homes, Phillip Morrison-Gale from Hjaltland Housing Association and Graeme Hamilton, a housing consultant, will join the board later this year after th
11/09/2018
Scottish Borders Council has welcomed the public to take part in a consultation on the draft Scottish Borders Local Biodiversity Action Plan. The plan aims to help protect and enhance the natural environment. The Scottish Borders LBAP takes account of key national policy changes and is organised
11/09/2018
Trevor Burrows has stepped down as the Chairman of Eildon Housing Association, handing the position over to former Vice Chairman Dave Alexander. The announcement was made at the company's 45th AGM where Mr Burrows announced his retirement and welcomed his successor. Paying tribute to the work of
11/09/2018
Surfacing works are to begin on a multi-use footpath beside Cuiken Burn next week, 18 September. The works involve the widening of the existing section of path from Edinburgh Road and a full footway construction on the non-surfaced route leading to Rullion Road. Solar lighting will also be instal
11/09/2018
Contractor Clancy Docwra is to carry out essential survey work on the Station Road in Bearsden. The work conducted will help identify potential improvements to the water infrastructure in the area. Surveying will begin on 24 September. A section of the Station Road will be closed for five days
10/09/2018
Glasgow City Council has welcomed bids for a range of infrastructure contracts worth £242 million. The new contracts cover construction, civil engineering and road infrastructure projects in the city. The council will be seeking contractors that can deliver all elements for the construction, rep
10/09/2018
Wills Bros Civil Engineering has secured a contract to build a £2.7 million bridge at Inverness Campus. Leader of the development, HIE, is providing the majority of the funding with an additional £856,000 provided from the Scottish Government through Sustrans Scotland's Community Links programme.
10/09/2018
Work is progressing on a £20 million pipe installation project in Edinburgh, with the completion of the first few hundred metres of pipe at the foot of the Pentland Hills near Balerno. The scheme involves the installation of seven miles of new pipes to deliver clean drinking water to more than 165
10/09/2018
The GoNorthEast road festival has celebrated a successful weekend, with thousands turning out to celebrate the £75 million Aberdeen Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. On Saturday, 09 August, more than 6,000 people visited the event, with further thousands arriving on Sunday 0
10/09/2018
Scottish environmental and land services provider, The NWH Group (NWH), has opened its first site in England. Located in Newcastle, the business has already assigned a local operations manager to the site and has created nine further new jobs. Plans are also already in place for further expansion
10/09/2018
Scottish Water has scooped four different awards at the prestigious Institute of Internal Communication (IOIC) Scotland Awards 2018. The Awards celebrate high quality Internal Communications work being done across the country. Scottish Water won the Communications Team of the Year award – for t
10/09/2018
A site has been identified for a new housing development in the Sandown area of Nairn. It will form part of the Highland Council's plan to deliver 2500 new affordable homes over a five-year period. The site, south of the A96, was labelled a zoned site within the Inner Moray Firth Local Developmen
10/09/2018
Dundee City Councillors are to consider plans to build a £746,000 electric vehicle charging facility at Queen Street, Broughty Ferry. The tender to build a new hub will be considered by the Council's city development committee today, Monday 10 September. Lynne Short committee convener said: "The c
10/09/2018
Steelwork giant J & D Pierce has scooped two prizes at the Ayrshire Apprentice of the Year 2018 Awards. In a ceremony on Friday 08 September, the company's Connor Bray and Billy Noble were awarded 'Best Apprentice' in the steelwork fabricator and construction engineering categories respectively.
10/09/2018
Balhousie Glazing has become the latest employee-owned business in Scotland. Founded in 1993 by Malcolm Sweeney and Drew Hay, the Perth-based company specialises in windows, doors and conservatories, with an annual turnover of around £1.25 million. It is now owned by its 12 members of staff after
07/09/2018
A number of improvement works have been completed at Kay Park in Kilmarnock. The park has been officially reopened with a new fountain switched on to mark the occasion. Council Leader Douglas Reid, who officially re-opened the pond and switched on the new fountain, said: "Kay Park is a beautiful g
07/09/2018
Discussions have been held over the ongoing work to bring council properties back into use across Aberdeenshire. At the latest meeting of the council's Communities Committee, the topic was raised as part of an update on housing performance highlighting the latest figures for re-letting times for h
07/09/2018
The new £4 million Invergarven School has been officially opened in Girvan. The facility will help support education in Girvan and South Carrick, and is targeted at primary and secondary children and young people with additional support needs. CBC built the school in the grounds of Girvan Academy,
07/09/2018
Plans have been unveiled for new £14.7 million visitor facilities on the banks of Clyde at Greenock Ocean Terminal. The new building will house a visitor centre, restaurant and gallery, welcoming cruise ship passengers to the area. The purpose-built gallery will celebrate the work of Inverclyde r
07/09/2018
Six additional sites have been secured for North Lanarkshire's new house-building programme. The sites could provide over 400 new homes and are located in Burnhall Place/Mossburn Street, Wishaw, McArthur Avenue, Glenmavis, Laburnum Road, Viewpark, former Columba High School in Coatbridge, Northbur
07/09/2018
Road work is to be carried out on Junction Road and New Scapa Road in Kirkwall, starting next week, 10 September. The work will last for up to three weeks with diversions and changes to public bus timetables in place throughout. The section of road between Hornersquoy (the turnoff from New Scapa
07/09/2018
Robertson Group has reported a 33% annual increase in turnover, with major construction projects dominating company activity. The annual results to March 2018 showed the turnover spike from £565m to £752m, and a further 18% increase in Profit before Tax (£26m to £30.8m). Along with the continued
07/09/2018
The ongoing £0.5 million project to widen the B9006 Culloden Road carriageway in the Highlands has reached its final stages. An overnight closure of the road will be in place from Monday 10 September to Thursday 13 September from 6.30pm-6.30am to allow the works to take place. There will be no ve
06/09/2018
Aberdeen City Council Co-Leaders have toured the new £13 million Stoneywood School in the city, meeting with a number of staff and pupils. The single-storey building is based on sustainable design principles and features a range of facilities, including a large nursery, library and sensory room. O
06/09/2018
The new £6 million resource centre in Lerwick has been named Eric Gray@Seafield, replacing the Eric Gray Resource Centre. It is expected to be complete in a few weeks. When complete, the centre will provide specialist supported vocational activities for adults with a learning disability, autistic
06/09/2018
An agreement has been reached on a waste strategy for Argyll and Bute. Councillors on the Environment, Development and Infrastructure committee agreed the strategy needs to meet government regulations, find ways of exploring commercial opportunities from waste, and encourage and support closer wor
06/09/2018
A contract worth over £6.8 million has been awarded to Livingston contractor Maxi Construction for Edinburgh schools work. The City of Edinburgh Council has appointed the contractor to deliver extension and refurbishment projects to primary schools in the region. Projects include building a 4-cl
06/09/2018
A number of East Lothian council homes have been upgraded with new kitchens and bathrooms in the last year. Approximately 452 bathrooms and 482 kitchens were installed by East Lothian Council's Property Maintenance service. The service also repainted the windows, gutters and downpipes of 1,180 h
06/09/2018
Aberdeenshire Council is to form a community park and install play equipment at a residential development on the site of the former Kingseat Hospital, near Newmachar. The Council is completing the work after initial developer Avant Homes failed deliver the project. The lack of community facilitie
06/09/2018
The final amount of funding has been approved by Kirkcaldy Area Committee towards the Kirkcaldy Waterfront regeneration. A further £100,000 was secured for the £1.4m project, completing its overall budget requirement. The Council-funded project will better connect the waterfront with the town ce
06/09/2018
A planning application has been submitted for 40 new homes on the former site of St Mark's Primary School on Muiryfauld Drive, Glasgow. The Shettleston Housing Association (SHA) development will include a mix of cottage flats, semi-detached homes, townhouses and flats. The homes will be designed
06/09/2018
Free Wifi, called 'High-Fi', has been successfully installed across Ullapool town centre, offering visitors easy access to digital connectivity. Led by the Highland Council and funded by the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal, High-Fi is aimed at stimulating economic growth and will increase d
06/09/2018
Construction and agricultural machinery between two and five years old and in top condition was trading at a premium at the recent three-day used equipment auction organised by Euro Auctions, Europe's leading plant auctioneers, at its popular Leeds auction in August. "Shrewd buyers are increasingl
05/09/2018
Scottish Water has awarded three supplier framework contracts for wastewater treatment plant and equipment to Hampshire-based, WPL. The deals cover both hire and purchase agreements and the first hire plant will soon be installed at Winchburgh, a fast-growing £1 billion residential development 11 m
05/09/2018
Network Rail has used a track based three-dimensional scanner to model infrastructure ahead of new trains arriving onto the network. The Trimble GEDOScan system, operated by Network Rail's team of absolute track geometry (ATG) engineers, has been deployed to collect detailed information about the t
05/09/2018
A public consultation has been launched on plans to change the council's housing allocations policy. The policy is in place to prioritise applicants for housing, based on their circumstances and level of need. As well as changes required by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014, other improvements are be
05/09/2018
Wills Bros Civil Engineering has been awarded a £1.96 million contract has been awarded to design and construct a new public transport bridge linking the north end of Inverness Campus with the Inverness Retail and Business Park. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is leading the development of t
05/09/2018
Scotland's largest law firm, Brodies, has announced that it has secured premises in one of Edinburgh's premier new office developments, Capital Square. The firm will occupy the top three floors (five, six and seven) of the new office complex, which is being developed by BAM, in partnership with Her
05/09/2018
Morrison Construction has reached two key milestones on the £70 million East Lothian Community Hospital project, with the steel structure now complete and all factory-built bathroom pods delivered to the site. The outline of the three-storey hospital re-development, undertaken by NHS Lothian in par
05/09/2018
The Scottish Government's ambitious A9 Dualling Programme has reached another milestone with the publication of draft orders for the penultimate section to be dualled. The publication of draft orders for the over 10-mile Crubenmore to Kincraig scheme means that eight of the remaining nine schemes a
05/09/2018
Coatbridge's former Carnegie Library has been shortlisted for the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning 2018. The former library in Coatbridge, which was designed by Alexander Cullen, built in 1905 and financed by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, is situated in the historic core, central to Monkla
04/09/2018
Significant progress has been made on the new AECC project as the final beam was placed on top of the Aloft Hotel structure in Bucksburn. Designed by architects Cooper Cromar, with interiors by Twenty2Degrees, the new Aloft Hotel will be the first of its kind in Scotland and will include a signatur
04/09/2018
The road and pavements in Princes Street, Port Glasgow, are to be upgraded as part of Inverclyde Council's £2.5 million towns and villages investment. The £335,000 works will begin on Monday 17 September and are expected to last until the end of the year. Regeneration Vice Convener Councillor Co
04/09/2018
A new Gaelic Medium School has been officially opened in Portree, becoming the third school of its kind in Highland. Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh opened yesterday, 03 September, and has 133 Primary Pupils and 47 in the Nursery, with further plans to expand. The new development is part of The H
04/09/2018
The development of NHS Lothian's new £70m East Lothian Community Hospital has reached two significant milestones. The steel structure of the three-storey building was completed in August, along with the delivery of the 134 factory-built bathroom pods on-site. Morrison Construction Project Direct
04/09/2018
Local MSP Richard Lochhead has welcomed a brand new 44-home social housing development for older people at Spynie in Elgin. Mr Lochhead visited the Hanover Scotland site, known as Hamilton Gardens, meeting with senior managers from both Hanover Scotland and Robertson. Commenting on the visit, Ric
04/09/2018
Plans have been approved for 117 new homes in Blairgowie. Stewart Milne Homes North's proposal was granted approval by Perth and Kinross Council. The homes will be built on a 14-acre site just off Maple Place. Concerns had been raised to the NHS by councillors over the consequence a greater pop
04/09/2018
Coatbridge's former Carnegie Library building has been shortlisted in the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning. The building features a prominent red sandstone 'Beaux Arts' style, adding to the unique character of the historic area, central to Monkland Canal. It was designed by Alexander Cull
04/09/2018
Construction is to begin on site to build 42 new homes in Glasgow. Phase one of development will begin later this month. Cassiltoun Housing Association will deliver the homes on three sites known as 'Barlia 3'. The development will consist of a mixture of general needs, wheelchair adaptable a
04/09/2018
CCG Asset Management has begun work to replace 47 kitchens in the Roystonhill area of Glasgow. The contract, awarded by Spire View Housing Association, also includes 48 boiler renewals. The work will be delivered across a five week period. CCG Asset Management Manager, Stephen Riley, said: "Sp
04/09/2018
Work is progressing on the £2.4 million Skolie Burn Bridge replacement project between Addiewell and Loganlea. Boreholes and remedial grouting work will be carried out following the completion of initial ground investigation works. Disused mine workings were identified beneath the site during inve
03/09/2018
Construction has been completed on the new £7.8 million Irvine business park, i3. The project involved the construction of a 1km spine road as well as a new industrial unit at the Irvine business park, which will house life sciences, pharmaceutical or other high-end manufacturing tenants. Addition
03/09/2018
Aberdeen-based scrap metal merchant John Lawrie Group has reported a near 50% increase in revenues to £83 million during 2017. The metal recycling, decommissioning and steel tubulars business also more than doubled its operating profit to £12m. John Lawrie Group's metal recycling division contrib
03/09/2018
Scottish Water is continuing to set procurement standards with its latest Platinum reaccreditation from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). The utility company became the first company in Scotland, and the first water company in the world, to achieve the recognition three years
03/09/2018
Glasgow construction firm City Building has scooped the Queen's Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development 2018. The company was presented with the award on 30 August at a prestigious Civic Reception in the City Chambers, Glasgow. It was presented by Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Glasgow Th
03/09/2018
Interserve has secured a £2 million contract with Edinburgh Zoo to deliver facilities services for the next five years. The international support services and construction group will cover cleaning, security, park presentation, waste disposal and washroom services for the 82-acre site. Interserve
03/09/2018
Essential resurfacing work is to take place between Stonehouse and Canderside Toll in South Lanarkshire. Overnight closures will be implemented during the project. The majority of the work will take place during the night but it will require the closure of the A71 between Stonehouse and Candersi
03/09/2018
The Highland Council has adopted a new Local Development Plan for Caithness and Sutherland. The Caithness and Sutherland Local Development Plan (CaSPlan) will replace the previous plans. Effective immediately, it will be used to guide decisions on planning applications. CaSPlan seeks to deliver
03/09/2018
Public consultation is underway on the proposed changes to Moray Council's housing allocations policy. The changes are being suggested following the introduction of new housing legislation. The allocations policy is in place to prioritise applicants for housing, based on their circumstances and
