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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for May 2019
31/05/2019
ScottishPower have joined some of Britain's biggest businesses pledging their support for the UK's bid to host the 2020 UN 'Conference of the Parties' climate conference (COP26). The following firms – Affinity Water, Anglian Water, BP, Capita, Centrica, Drax Group, GKN Automotive, Heathrow, innogy
31/05/2019
Work to transform the site of the former St Eunan's Primary School in Clydebank into a Community Green space is set to begin next month, West Dunbartonshire Council has announced. The £1.3million project will see new biodiversity areas, raised bed allotments, outdoor exercise equipment, play areas
31/05/2019
A three year Action Plan to deliver Glasgow's Social Enterprise Strategy has been approved by Glasgow City Council. This is the first phase of the ten-year strategy, which aims to ensure Glasgow is recognised as the social enterprise capital of Scotland, a place where economic activity works for pe
31/05/2019
Nearly £4.5 million is set to be invested in homes and communities across the city as a series of tenders is put forward for approval. Potential spending includes over £1,150,000 in properties throughout the city for new heating, kitchens and bathrooms. Boiler and window replacements are recommend
31/05/2019
Councillors from across the political spectrum in Edinburgh are adding their signatures to a UK-wide Charter for Trees, Woods and People, the first local authority in Scotland to do so. The Tree Charter, launched in 2017 on the 800th anniversary of the 1217 Charter of the Forest, sets out ten princ
31/05/2019
A second round of the Plugged-In Households Grant Fund has now opened, allowing more social housing providers, third sector and community organisations the chance to procure the services of electric vehicle car clubs. £500,000 is available for social housing providers and third sector organisations
31/05/2019
Ark Estates is thrilled to announce that the Raining's Stairs development has been named one of Scotland's best examples of architecture for 2019. The development, which was designed by Trail Architects for Ark Estates, won the top accolade at the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS
31/05/2019
Improving wellbeing, driving inclusive growth, tackling child poverty and combating climate change will be key Scottish Government spending priorities for the coming years. Speaking as he published the Medium-Term Financial Strategy, which reflects the most recent forecasts from the Scottish Fiscal
31/05/2019
As part of the Prince of Wales' Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change, SSE has today joined a host of other businesses to urge the Government to immediately enact legislation for a UK 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target. SSE has been calling for action since last year to ensure the UK
31/05/2019
One of Scotland's top water bosses participated in an extra special lesson when he visited pioneering pupils at a Glasgow school. Youngsters from Sunnyside Primary School in Craigend wrote to Peter Farrer, Chief Operating Officer at Scottish Water, to highlight how their school was "a wee bit diffe
30/05/2019
The Highland Council has launched a Call for Sites and Core Paths for the Inner Moray Firth area today, 30 May. This provides interested parties the opportunity to identify priorities and issues for places and to suggest sites for future development. The feedback received will form part of the evid
30/05/2019
Glasgow City Council has approved up to £1million of Glasgow City Region City Deal funding to the University of Glasgow for the development of the proposed Clyde Waterfront Innovation Campus. As part of the £1.13billion Glasgow City Region City Deal - an agreement between the UK Government, Scottis
30/05/2019
National homelessness charity, Crisis, has launched a new partnership to unlock access to the private rented sector for homeless people across Edinburgh. Help to Rent Edinburgh will provide a range of services for tenants who the Council have assessed as homeless to widen their rental options beyon
30/05/2019
SSE Renewables and Viking Energy Shetland (VES) have agreed that SSE will provide all the future financing required by their partnership, Viking Energy Wind Farm (VEWF LLP), to deliver the Viking wind farm in Shetland. To date, VEWF has been funded 50:50 by SSE and VES. VES will benefit from a pre
30/05/2019
The new A737 Dalry Bypass has opened to traffic this morning, 30 May, some seven months ahead of schedule. The bypass project which was expected to be completed this winter has supported 130 jobs during the height of construction and will now deliver significant benefits for road users and the loca
30/05/2019
A planning application for 900 new homes in Fife has been approved by the council's planning committee. The proposals include around 900 new homes, of which around 270 will be classed as affordable homes; University uses; business and employment land; local retail; a care home; hotel; green network
30/05/2019
Caledonia Housing Association has announced the launch of its new online digital self-service portal, Connect. Connect allows you to take full control of your Caledonia living experience, offering you seamless access to give us feedback, change your household details, register a complaint and much
30/05/2019
Transport Scotland has announced three overnight closures planned for the M8 westbound Junction 7A Shawhead link road to A725 southbound and M8 Junction 7A Shawhead on slip road from A725 northbound to M8 eastbound. The M8 westbound Junction 7A Shawhead link road to the A725 southbound carriageway
30/05/2019
Clark Contracts have been appointed to deliver the Cat A fit out of 55 Douglas Street in Glasgow. The fit out of the 85,400sq ft, six storey building will create additional office space and a new modern reception area. Upgrades of the shower rooms, lift lobbies and WC's will also take place. The b
30/05/2019
Arc-Tech (Scotland) Ltd has commenced works on behalf of Glasgow Airport (GLA) with the delivery of a brand-new suite of Mechanical and Electrical Services. The works form part of the Sanderling Bar, a popular stop for passengers heading on their holidays, and will be delivered in partnership with
29/05/2019
Up to £300,000 is set to be invested in a new synthetic pitch at Dawson Park to allow multi-sports use at the facility. The neighbourhood services committee will be asked to approve investment of £270,000 in a 2G surface that would allow both football and hockey to be played. A fence at the pitch w
29/05/2019
Views are being sought on proposals to transform walking, cycling and public spaces along some of Edinburgh's busiest streets. The Meadows to George Street project aims to significantly enhance the experience of those travelling on foot or by bike on streets connecting the two destinations, improvi
29/05/2019
Construction work to refurbish and extend Aberdeenshire Council's Viewmount office in Stonehaven is to begin on Monday 03 June. Temporary arrangements for staff and customers are being put in place while the first phase of the project, running until November, gets underway – although services will
29/05/2019
Construction on a public realm scheme designed to enhance the accessibility, setting and use of the Schoolhill area in preparation for the reopening of Aberdeen Art Gallery later this year, will start on Monday 03 June. Aberdeen City Council has allocated £550,000 to the project, which received add
29/05/2019
Ogilvie Construction's project to redevelop the Hawick Campus of Borders College has also bought about some positive changes for more than just the local students. Ogilvie are participating in the Community Benefits Scheme, which encourages the use of local contractors, as well as employing local p
29/05/2019
Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) have said that they are "delighted" that work has started to transform the former Maxwelltown Works on Alexander Street in the Hilltown area of Dundee. With Cullross and the building firm Hadden, CHA intend to transform the derelict site by constructing a mixture
29/05/2019
Fife Council is seeking the views of local people and businesses on the future development of Kirkcaldy. The ambition for Kirkcaldy's town centre is for it to be distinctive, vibrant and thriving. To thrive, Kirkcaldy needs to offer something for everyone, from dawn to dusk, cradle to grave. Resid
29/05/2019
Award-winning impact led social investor, Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC), has launched a ground breaking new fund that will invest in the provision of safe, stable and appropriate homes for vulnerable people and their families in the UK. The Social and Sustainable Housing LP was co-designed
29/05/2019
Orkney Islands Council's Building Standards team has won a top award at the Scottish Government's Building Standards Division awards. They picked up Best Small Verifier category at the awards which were held on Friday 17 May as part of the Local Authority Building Standards Scotland (LABSS) AGM, in
29/05/2019
Scottish Water has become one of the first water organisations in the UK to make sanitary products freely available to employees. Working closely with partner charity WaterAid, Scottish Water are taking a lead in ensuring employees have access to sanitary products at their premises throughout Scotl
28/05/2019
Midlothian Council are inviting people to a follow up drop-in event on the masterplans for Newtongrange centre and the nearby Stobhill and Lady Victoria Business Centre. On Tuesday 11 June, between 4pm and 7pm, the council will host an event at the National Mining Museum Scotland to highlight how p
28/05/2019
West Dunbartonshire Council has launched a public consultation into major plans to transform Dumbarton's Glencairn House into a state of the art library and museum, and make the existing library a public archive. Residents are being invited to have their say on the ambitious proposal which would se
28/05/2019
Work is due to begin on building 250 affordable homes in Moray this year. Moray Council's Strategic Local Programme sees the local authority working with other registered social landlords, including Hanover, Cairn and Osprey Housing to build homes. Investment will total £9.7 million, funded by the
28/05/2019
An eight week consultation on a draft East Lothian Climate Change strategy has opened. The draft strategy sets out how the council will continue to reduce its carbon emissions that cause global warming, adapt to changes in our climate, and improve sustainability. Chief Executive, Angela Leitch, sai
28/05/2019
The A70 at Glenbuck Loch will be closed from Monday 17 June until Sunday 30 June to allow for the completion of the extensive A70 Glenbuck Road Realignment project. The final part of the project will tie the new section of road to the existing road and the road closure is necessary to ensure the sa
28/05/2019
Following ongoing design work and feedback from earlier consultations, a number of the options being considered for dualling the 26 mile stretch of the A96 between Huntly and Aberdeen have been dropped. Starting today in Inverurie, local communities and road users can see and comment on the options
28/05/2019
Industry leaders and stakeholders joined together this week to learn more about the AIMCH project – a collaborative innovation with the ambition to deliver high quality offsite homes faster, more reliably and at the same cost of masonry-built homes. Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construct
28/05/2019
The £8.6m primary school is being funded entirely through developers' contributions. Planning approval has been granted for 800 new homes at Letham Mains leading to the requirement for a new primary school. The foundations and concrete base have been completed and the steel frame will shortly be er
28/05/2019
Engineers working on upgrading the power network in Dumfries & Galloway made an unusual discovery this week when what turned out to be a stash of 70 unexploded Home Guard phosphorous grenades were unearthed during routine improvement works. On finding the collection of glass bottled explosives, the
28/05/2019
Scottish Water is asking customers in parts of Argyll and the Western Isles to consider their water use - and use only what they need. Customers served by the Tarbert Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Argyll and the Tolsta Water Treatment Works (WTW) in north Lewis are being asked to take some simple
24/05/2019
Stirling Council is investing almost £90,000 in three superfast broadband projects as it continues to make significant progress in transforming the connectivity of rural communities. Trossachs Community Trust will receive £50,000 to design, build and operate a mixture of wireless and whitespace tec
24/05/2019
Aberdeenshire Council is working with JBA Consulting and Dougall Baillie Associates to evaluate coastal flood risk within Stonehaven Bay. The second public engagement event relating to the Stonehaven Coastal Flood Study takes place on Thursday, 13 June at Stonehaven Town Hall (2-8pm). Protection
24/05/2019
CCG has always believed in donating to charities be that national or locally-based. We pride ourselves in this fact and that is why we wanted to encourage our staff to get involved with the One Day Charity Incentive. CCG recognises that the company and its employees have a significant role to play
24/05/2019
Falkirk Council has announced two public exhibitions for the proposed flood defences for the Grangemouth and surrounding area. The events will have displays and members of the project team to answer your questions on the extent, type and location of the proposed flood defences. The scheme would c
24/05/2019
Aberdeen's new £333 million event complex will officially be named P&J Live, after DC Thomson Media – which owns The Press & Journal and Evening Express – has agreed a deal with the venue's operator SMG Europe to become the inaugural naming-rights sponsor for the state-of-the-art concert, exhibition
24/05/2019
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has noted a detailed update from Ofgem on the outcome of its sector specific consultation and will fully assess this next step in the price control process in the coming days. Although Ofgem has revised its position in some areas, SSEN retains its c
23/05/2019
Alistair Phillips-Davies, SSE Chief Executive, has today written for The Sun newspaper on how SSE can help in the fight against climate change. Following the Committee on Climate Change report in April, SSE has this week written to the Government to outline how it is building its business to drive
23/05/2019
Ambitious plans for significant regeneration and change in North Lanarkshire have been commended in an independent audit report. The report by local authority watchdog, the Accounts Commission, recognises that the council's vision for communities and businesses across North Lanarkshire is realistic
23/05/2019
Scottish water and its supplier Ross-shire Engineering Ltd have picked up a major accolade at the Water Industry Awards 2019. The innovative Lochmaddy Water Treatment Works at North Uist won the Design for Manufacture and Assembly Award at the prestigious gala dinner event in Birmingham. The Water
23/05/2019
Interim reports to the Local Flood Risk Management Plans for Highland and Argyll, has been published by the Highland Council. The reports, which also covers Findhorn, Nairn and Speyside, shows the progress made in delivering the actions to avoid and reduce the risk of flooding, and prepare and prot
23/05/2019
Local groups in Midlothian are being asked to put forward funding bids for projects aimed at improving town centres. Midlothian Council has been allocated £910,000 from the Scottish Government's £50 million Town Centre Capital Fund. The aim is to drive local economic activities and to re-purpose to
23/05/2019
Overall spend on roads, lighting, piers and harbours capital investment on Islay and Jura will be in the region of £1.6 million during 2019-20. Over 1000 tonnes of bituminous surfacing material will be used to resurface roads and footways on the islands. Where possible, local materials are being so
23/05/2019
Fife 'Ready for Renewal' campaign swings into action as STUC reveals that EDF energy is set to break promises on jobs for Fife as offshore wind contracts go abroad. Trade unions GMB and Unite, supported by the STUC have launched a joint campaign to force EDF Renewables, part of the French owned nu
23/05/2019
A key CECA Scotland priority is to attract, secure and train a diverse world class workforce. Right now, just 5% of engineers in Scotland are women and only 10% of those undertaking STEM apprenticeships are women (just 6% in engineering apprenticeships and only 1% in construction). And this is despi
23/05/2019
Arc-Tech (Scotland) Ltd has delivered a second contract for GHI Contracts on behalf of Vita Student in Edinburgh. Following on from the successful delivery of Kintore House in 2018, where Arc-Tech assisted GHI with a major hotel conversion, the two companies have partnered again with the delivery o
23/05/2019
Scottish Water's Chief Scientist, Elise Cartmell, was one of 62 new Fellows appointed by the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) who were officially inducted. The RSE is Scotland's National Academy and contributes to the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of Scotland through the advancement of le
22/05/2019
The Scottish National Party and Conservatives have been accused of "conspiring to water-down" changes to the Planning Bill. The proposed Bill would have needed planning permission in all cases where a property was being changed from a main dwelling to a commercial let. Scottish Green MSP Andy Wigh
22/05/2019
Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Michael Matheson, was on-site today to break ground on the new bypass which will be built to the north of Maybole. The project will involve the construction of 5km of carriageway with associated junctions and will include opportuniti
22/05/2019
Perth and Kinross Council has announced that resurfacing works are now underway on Newhouse Road, Perth between the junction with Struan Road and the Rannoch Road roundabout. Due to the nature of the works, a 24 hour road closure is required, along with suspension of on-street parking. Resurfacing
22/05/2019
Councillors in North Lanarkshire have approved plans for the construction of two new primary school building in North Lanarkshire. The findings of two consultation reports were presented to councillors at a meeting of the Education and Families committee on Tuesday 21 May, and it was agreed that:
22/05/2019
East Ayrshire Council's ambitious £7 million road and bridge improvement programme is now underway. The roads infrastructure is one of the Council's most valuable assets and is vital to the area's economic well-being, contributing significantly to the local economy and regeneration. The Ayrshire R
22/05/2019
A study of Edinburgh's future commercial property needs will be used to inform the Council's City Plan 2030 – helping future proof the city's success for generations to come. The City Plan 2030 is currently expected to be adopted by 2022. A team of consultants led by Ryden carried out research int
22/05/2019
Aberdeenshire Council will host a public drop-in event in Fordoun next week (27 May) to discuss the situation relating to local roads, which have been affected by bridge closures. Abbeyton Bridge was demolished at Christmas in the interest of public safety and Fordoun Station Railway Bridge has bee
22/05/2019
Construction and fit-out firm, Pacific, raised a glass to charity last Friday evening and helped Ronald McDonald Houses raise more than £125,000. Some of the company's staff were among a huge audience at the inaugural Ronald McDonald Houses Ball at the Hilton in Glasgow on May 17. The charity prov
22/05/2019
Morrison Construction has brought its total donations to charity Nansen Highlands to more than £4,200 following a recent fundraising drive. The Black Isle-based charity, which was selected as Morrison Construction employees' cause of the year for 2018/19, provides services and support to young peop
22/05/2019
Following the release of the Climate Change Committee's report, 'Net Zero – The UK's contribution to stopping global warming', Alistair Phillips-Davies has outlined three areas of focus for the Government to ensure the UK meets its challenge: 1. Making renewables the central plank for net zero 2.
21/05/2019
Almost £70 million has been invested in housing projects through the Building Scotland Fund (BSF) since its launch last year. This money has supported the development of 5,500 new homes and around 600 full time jobs. The BSF, which is a precursor to the Scottish National Investment Bank, provides l
21/05/2019
Aberdeenshire Council's plans to invest more than £150million in the delivery of affordable housing over the next five years have been published, following positive feedback from the Scottish Government. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan, known as SHIP, outlines opportunities across the area fr
21/05/2019
The completion of turbine installation on the 588MW Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm last week was the culmination of 10 years of work by SSE Renewables and its partners to develop, finance and construct the project. The firm completed the largest offshore wind farm in Scotland, and currently the fourth
21/05/2019
Community facilities in Rutherglen are to be transformed with a major £1m investment. Springhall Community Centre will undergo a full refurbishment, including a new inviting entrance area with reception desk, community hall, meeting and training facilities, IT suite and a new library. The library w
21/05/2019
South Ayrshire Council is set to invest over £9.5 million on road improvements in 2019/20 which includes resurfacing works and road reconstruction projects. The funding will also be used for footpaths, traffic signals, speed restrictions, bridge maintenance, coastal defences and the continued rollo
21/05/2019
Tenants of New Gorbals Housing Association were delighted to welcome Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister and MSP for Glasgow's South Side, into their new homes. Local MSP Ms Sturgeon met with tenants Joyce Dougan and Adnan Alkhalil, who had just received their keys to their new homes in the latest new
21/05/2019
Four Eildon staff were delighted to lend a hand at local Selkirk charity Fresh Start Borders. The Association supports a voluntary programme called 'Eildon Makes a Difference' which allows staff to take up to a full day's work a year to help out with local initiatives out in the community. Fresh St
21/05/2019
Melville Housing Association (MHA) in partnership with Dalkeith and District Community Council (DCC) have unveiled Dalkeith's first lifesaving defibrillator for public use in an emergency. Fully funded by Melville as part of the Community Council's proposed life-saving network, the vital resuscitat
21/05/2019
As The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) enters its final phase of construction ahead of a summer 2019 opening, new computer-generated visualisations have been released of the multi-million pound venue, which is being delivered by Aberdeen City Council and its development partner, Henry Boot Development
21/05/2019
Hot desking – where employees have no designated working space – is not a new concept to the modern office set-up. For years now, forward-thinking employers have introduced a hot desking policy to help stimulate creativity and encourage collaboration. But could 2019 be the year that the co-working
20/05/2019
Local authorities across Scotland are working to eradicate homelessness by transforming Housing services and adopting a Housing First and Rapid Rehousing approach. In 2017, the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group (HARSAG) was formed to find solutions to short and long term solutions to end
20/05/2019
Dundee's tourism economy received a record-breaking £187 million boost in 2018, according to the latest figures. The value of the industry to the city during 2018 – the year that saw the opening of V&A Dundee – was up almost £16million on the previous 12 months. Tourism bosses said the 8.7% increa
20/05/2019
A ground-breaking ceremony took place in Newtyle today, Monday 20 May, signalling a start to the construction of the first new Council homes in the Angus village for several decades. The 12 new houses for affordable rent form the latest project in Angus Council's Strategic Housing Investment Plan w
20/05/2019
The latest CECA Workload Trends Survey for Scotland, covering 2019 Q1, has revealed that workloads in Scotland's civils sector have now fallen for a staggering six consecutive quarters. The CECA (Scotland) Workload Trends 2019 Q1, which has been published quarterly since 2005, found not only have c
20/05/2019
Around 50% of traffic has shifted from Aberdeen city onto the new Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route since it fully opened in February – easing congestion and improving air quality in the north east. Initial monitoring by Transport Scotland also found key journey times have been reduced by half, eve
20/05/2019
It's described as a "hidden jewel" - most people in Scotland's capital will have no idea it exists let alone what it does. Yet Edinburgh is home to the country's only treated water hydro-electricity site located in a major town or city. Normally hydro-electricity happens out in remote hills far f
20/05/2019
Seven weeks of major road maintenance works have begun in Moray. The annual surface dressing programme – which sees bitumen and chips laid to prevent the deterioration of road surfaces through wear and tear – begins on Monday 20 May. Sections of road undergoing treatment will be marked with signs,
20/05/2019
Major resurfacing works are to take place on the A71/72 Garrion Bridge Interchange. The work to improve the road surface will mean the bridge is closed overnight every night, from 8pm until 5am, from Sunday, 09 June until Sunday, 16 June. All traffic will be diverted along A72 Lanark Road; A72 Car
20/05/2019
South Ayrshire Council has exceeded its targets for bringing empty private properties back into use, according to new figures. So far in the period 2018-19, the Council has ensured that 37 properties will be occupied once more, exceeding the target of 20. The Council is committed to providing aro
20/05/2019
CCG's Anderston Regeneration has been named as the winner of Best Affordable Housing project at the Homes for Scotland Awards 2019, which took place on Friday 17 May at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. The five-phase, 543-home development was constructed on behalf of Sanctuary Group o
17/05/2019
Housing construction skills gaps will be addressed following the recommendations of a new industry report. Investment in apprenticeships, upskilling workers and attracting more people into the industry are among the themes of the 40 recommendations in the New Housing and Future Construction Skills
17/05/2019
Scottish Water has hosted pupils from Millburn Academy in Inverness, who took on a Water Supply Challenge to help develop vital skills they will need for entering the job market or continuing in further education. The event was part of Scottish Water's commitment to the Scottish Government's Develo
17/05/2019
Orkney Islands Council has joined organisations around the world in declaring a climate emergency. The declaration was agreed at this week's Special General Meeting, as a means of both reaffirming the Council's existing commitment to a vibrant carbon neutral economy, and publicly expressing concern
17/05/2019
The Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee of Argyll and Bute Council has approved new guidance to help with assessing applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) across the region. The new, non-statutory guidance was put together following public consultation. There are fou
17/05/2019
Clark Contracts has raised more than £2,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust at its 8th Annual Spring Classic cycling event. Held at Loch Katrine, the company event was attended by over 70 customers and a team of eight cyclists from Clark Contracts. The route entailed a 30 mile cycle around the banks of L
17/05/2019
Funding of more than £265,000 has been secured for Caithness as part of a package aimed at stimulating economic investments in Highland town centres to help them "diversify and flourish". In partnership with COSLA, the Scottish Government have provided £50m capital to set up the Town Centre Fund 20
17/05/2019
Kier Regional Building Scotland has announced a significant heritage contract win after being appointed by hub West Scotland, delivery partner for Renfrewshire Council, to carry out the pre-construction phase of the £22m transformation of the 19th-century, Paisley Town Hall building into a modern fa
17/05/2019
Shetland Islands Council has welcomed the response to date on an ongoing consultation into the potential future use of the Sullom Voe Harbour area, while announcing a new series of public events. The team leading the Master Plan Project is now preparing for another three drop-in sessions – in Yell,
17/05/2019
CCG Homes Ltd, the private housing arm of the CCG Group, will launch their brand new, luxury show home at Riverford Gardens at an official launch party on the 1st and 2nd of June. Riverford Gardens is a 156-home development located in the south side of Glasgow set on a stunning riverside location o
17/05/2019
The call from the streets for bolder, faster and more decisive action in the fight against climate change hasn't gone unnoticed. At the beginning of May the Climate Change Committee laid down a clear target of the UK achieving net zero GHG by 2050. Whilst the UK recently went a full week without co
16/05/2019
ScottishPower and Glasgow City Council have revealed a "bold new vision" to transform Glasgow into the UK's first 'Net Zero' city. With Scotland having set itself a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2045, the two organisations will start work on a range of programmes to ensure the country's la
16/05/2019
The last of 84 offshore wind turbines have been commissioned at Beatrice, Scotland's largest offshore wind farm, which has been completed on time and under budget after three years of construction. Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL) is a joint venture development led by SSE Renewables (40%),
16/05/2019
Glasgow City Council has today, 16 May, approved the use of £290,237 of ENV2 funding towards the Sauchiehall Avenue public realm project. The Sauchiehall Avenue - now nearing completion of the first phase - is the first project in the wider Avenues programme in Glasgow city centre, which is funded
16/05/2019
Work to improve the junction at Barmore and Garvel Roads in Tarbert will begin later this year after the council's Policy and Resources Committee approved the plans. The improvements to the junction were drawn up under the council's £3million Tarbert and Lochgilphead Regeneration Fund and will resu
16/05/2019
Falkirk Council has welcomed the news that Grangemouth residents have "overwhelmingly backed plans" put forward to improve Zetland Park. 84% of respondents to a public consultation on the future of the park indicated they supported or strongly supported a £2.3m outline masterplan put forward by Fal
16/05/2019
East Ayrshire Council has said that "with the weather now on our side, there is nothing stopping the Ayrshire Roads Alliance's extensive realignment project at Glenbuck". The works, which are being carried out by RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd, include major realignment of 800m of the A70 and the repl
16/05/2019
Clark Contracts have completed the fit out of the new Glasgow Tribunals Centre at Atlantic Quay. The new Centre, where a number of tribunals supported by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) and by Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) are now co-located, was officially ope
16/05/2019
McTaggart Group has been announced as a finalist across seven categories of the Scottish Homes Awards 2019, including 'Housebuilder of the Year (more than 100 units)' for the second year running. The awards, which began in 2007, is Scotland's largest independent awards initiative for the housing in
16/05/2019
With the scent of spring in the air – which could have been the scent of the Jo Malone Candle that was part of the impressive prize list on offer – Marshall staff took to the fairways of Dunblane New Golf Club for the annual Golf Day, fortified by bacon rolls and coffee, each player was presented wi
16/05/2019
Members of The Highland Council's Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee have given the green light for the boundary of the Grantown-on-Spey Conservation Area to be extended to encompass buildings contemporary with the Georgian foundations of the town with the later Victorian and Edwa
15/05/2019
Scotland's historic William Wallace Statue has been successfully restored, bringing the structure back to its former glory. The statue of the Scottish hero was removed from the iconic National Monument in Stirling to undergo vital works in Wigan. Lost Art led the restoration of the statue, which
15/05/2019
A derelict site in Glasgow is set to be transformed into a new housing development comprising 49 affordable homes. Contractor CCG is building the homes on the site of the former Hermon Baptist Church, and former women's hostel, in Inglefield Street, Govanhill. The homes will be a mix of one and t
15/05/2019
Plans have been submitted to refurbish Edinburgh art space, The Fruitmarket Gallery, and create a new cultural space nearby, Led by Reiach and Hall Architects, the project aims to refresh the existing galleries while bringing the adjacent building, 36–39 Market Street, into use. The Fruitmarket
15/05/2019
Sections of the A71 in Ayrshire are set to close for routine maintenance works. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance will carry out the works to sections of the A71 from Bellfield Interchange to Moorfield roundabout and to Corsehill roundabout. The work will take place on Saturday 08 and Sunday 16 June be
15/05/2019
Consultation is set to get underway on plans to redevelop Dumbarton's historic Glencairn House into a state of the art library and museum. The proposal would also see the town's existing library turned into a public archive. The consultation will begin on 27 May and run for three weeks, with dro
15/05/2019
Plans have been announced to upgrade the gas network in the Campview area of Danderhall next week. SGN will be on site on Monday 20 May to deliver the 20-week project. This involves replacing old, metal pipe with new plastic pipe to ensure a continued safe and reliable gas supply. Phased road
14/05/2019
This October will bring the launch of the Homebuyer Show Scotland, an exciting new event for homebuyers looking to make their next move – and the event is set to make its debut in Glasgow. From frustrated first time buyers to struggling second steppers, growing families and downsizers alike, Homebu
14/05/2019
An ambitious target for Edinburgh to become carbon neutral by 2030 has been set by the City of Edinburgh Council. Alongside the bold carbon target, the Corporate Policy & Strategy Committee report sets out a three-phased plan for delivering an ambitious and innovative citywide approach to sustainab
14/05/2019
A series of drop-in sessions are being held later this month to update local communities and road users on the ongoing design work for dualling the 26 mile section of the A96 between East of Huntly and Aberdeen. Following options exhibitions last October, the number of options has now been reduced
14/05/2019
Work to transform Inverness Castle into a new visitor attraction has been marked with the announcement of contracts awarded to the architect and the creative director for the project. The Inverness Castle project forms part of the Inverness and Highland City-Region deal. The City-Region deal is a j
14/05/2019
Scottish Border Council has committed to an environmental boost by becoming a landfill-free area. The first step will see the landfill site at Easter Langlee near Galashiels closed this summer. It is to be replaced by a Waste Transfer Station (WTS) which will open at the same time to treat the resi
14/05/2019
Pacific Building has welcomed the praise received by its team, and in specific Mark Johnston, for their work on the all-new Emirates airlines lounge and pier at Glasgow International Airport. Airport managing director wrote to Pacific Building MD Brian Gallacher after the project was completed in a
14/05/2019
Eight weeks of ground investigations are to get under way on Monday 20 May at the A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction, Transport Scotland has announced. The work is to help inform the ongoing design work for the planned improvements at this busy junction. Some traffic management measures will be requir
14/05/2019
Arc-Tech (Scotland) Ltd has been appointed to a lead the installation of Mechanical and Electrical services for a brand-new hotel in Edinburgh. The 70-room Travelodge, located in Edinburgh Park, is being delivered by Ogilvie Construction and is set to open to the general public in November. Reachi
14/05/2019
Morrison Construction has been appointed by the University of Strathclyde to extend the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), a world-class centre of excellence for manufacturing and engineering research and development work, located in Renfrew. The contract, worth £3.9m, has been awarded throug
13/05/2019
Plans are moving forward on the transformation of Inverness Castle with a couple of key appointments. LDN Architects and Creative Services have been hired to work on the project, which aims to develop the castle as a new visitor attraction. For the architect services, LDN Architects brings its c
13/05/2019
An ambitious plan to transform Edinburgh's city centre is set to go before the Transport and Environment Committee for approval this week, 16 May. The draft Edinburgh City Centre Transformation Strategy sets out how the City of Edinburgh Council and its partners will meet the challenges faced whil
13/05/2019
An innovative micro-hydro scheme has commenced at Edinburgh's Saughton Park, bringing the area closer to becoming a fully green-powered park. The project will involve the installation of a 39kW Archimedes Screw hydro scheme, supported by £482,107 from the SP Energy Networks Green Economy Fund. Co
13/05/2019
An event is set to take place later this month addressing rural housing strategy in South Ayrshire. The Rural Forum held by South Ayrshire Council will look at issues such as affordable homes in rural locations, roads and road maintenance and the processes involved in planning and building control
13/05/2019
A number of new affordable homes have been delivered in the Moredun and Hyvots areas of Edinburgh as part of a £70 million regeneration project. Dunedin Canmore built 24 flats in Hyvots, completing the almost 20-year long project which began in 2000. Edinburgh's Council Leader Adam McVey officia
13/05/2019
A series of upgrades have begun at Dundee's Camperdown Country Park today, 13 May. The £300,000 works will see the replacement of the old style parking bays with block paving and the construction of 58 additional parking spaces. The grass will also be reinforced to allow for 68 spaces on the ove
10/05/2019
Scottish Water is set to begin work on a £30 million project to change the source of the water supply from Burncrooks Water Treatment Works (WTW) in West Stirlingshire to Milngavie WTW in East Dunbartonshire. When complete, the project will improve services for more than 54,000 people in Bearsden,
10/05/2019
A number of BAM Construction trainees have taken part in an 'Enhancing Lives Challenge', transforming the outdoor learning space at St Luke's Primary School in Dalkeith, Midlothian. The four trainees - Alison Keillor, Stuart Jenkins, Elina Zvejniece and Brad Lappin - completed the challenge as par
10/05/2019
Bield Housing & Care has been shortlisted for a prize in the Scottish Home Awards 2019. The housing provider for older people will compete for the Age Exclusive Development of the Year at a ceremony next month. The Meadows Apartments development in Lenzie is being recognised, which comprises 24
10/05/2019
A new £25 million fund has been announced to help support rail freight services across Scotland. Open to all industry partners, the ring-fenced funds will look to strengthen rail freight over the night five years. Announcing the fund yesterday, 09 May, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said:
10/05/2019
Social housing provision in Dundee has been given a massive boost with an extra investment from the Scottish Government. Additional funds of £2.4 million were announced, which will support Dundee City Council's programme to create 1000 more homes in four years. Kevin Cordell, convener of Dundee C
10/05/2019
A further consultation event is set to take place on plans to transform West Blackhall Street in Inverclyde. Inverclyde Council is hosting a public consultation evening in Café Balfe from 4pm till 7.30pm on Thursday 16 May. This event will help shape plans to revitalise the street and promote inv
09/05/2019
Scottish Water is cleaning up in the Clyde Valley to support an ambitious new campaign from Keep Scotland Beautiful to tackle marine litter. The first 'source to sea' campaign of its kind in Scotland, 'Upstream Battle' has been launched in response to increasing concerns around marine litter. It's
09/05/2019
Moray Council has announced that applications are due to open for a £1.2 million fund for transformational town centre projects. The council is seeking applications for turning empty space in Elgin, Forres, Buckie, Lossiemouth and Keith, into living space. Grants of up to 50% of project costs, capp
09/05/2019
Midlothian councillors have agreed to invest £13.8 million of capital funding into developing Midlothian Snowsports Centre into an all-year-round, multi-activity leisure facility. The investment is expected to generate income for the council to partially help offset the impact of continued restrain
09/05/2019
Investigation works are due to begin ahead of construction on the Trams to Newhaven route later this month. Ground and site investigation work has been programmed for a number of locations between York Place and Newhaven, starting in Lindsay Road in the week commencing 20 May 2019. Separately - bu
09/05/2019
Aberdeen City Council is to host a free information event to allow owners and occupiers of historic properties to receive renovation advice from some of the country's leading conservationists. The Council is hosting the Built Heritage Conservation and Community Engagement Workshop at the Music Hal
09/05/2019
Ark Estates has received an award and high praise from the Scottish Civic Trust for the Raining's Stairs Development. The Inverness city centre residential development was commended by judges in the Scottish Civic Trust's My Place Awards who declared the development: "…a building of significant arc
09/05/2019
Morrison Construction has been appointed as the main contractor in a £2.2 million upgrade and essential works scheme for five primary schools in Moray. The programme of essential improvement works will be undertaken at New Elgin Primary, Anderson's Primary School in Forres, Cluny Primary School, Bu
09/05/2019
SES Engineering Services is set to begin work on a £90 million learning space for the University of Glasgow. The firm won a contract with project leader Multiplex Construction Europe to install the full range of MEP building services for the HLM-designed development. SES will maximise its highly
08/05/2019
East Ayrshire Council has announced an ambitious bridge and road network improvement scheme following the increase of its roads budget for 2019/20 from £3.505m to £7m. East Ayrshire's roads infrastructure is one of the Council's most valuable assets and is vital to the area's economic well-being, c
08/05/2019
A new vessel in the battle to clean up plastic pollution in Britain's waterways will start a week-long tour of Scotland's canals. Created by environmental charity Hubbub, the 12-seater punt is made from 99% recycled plastic and will form a central part of Keep Scotland Beautiful's Source 2 Sea Wee
08/05/2019
The regeneration of the original Willow Tea Rooms to create the new 'Mackintosh at the Willow' completed by Clark Contracts has won the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Project of the Year award. Mackintosh at the Willow also won the Building Conservation award category of the 2019 R
08/05/2019
Balfour Beatty has been recognised for its inclusivity at the Scottish Union of Supported Employment (SUSE) awards ceremony. The firm secured the 2019 'Inclusive Workplace' employer award for its approach to supporting employees with disabilities, as well as retaining and assisting those with poor
08/05/2019
Morrison Construction has begun work on Wyvern House for The Highland Council and Highland Housing Alliance at 79 Academy Street in the heart of Inverness. Once successfully delivered the development will boast 37 new one and two bedroom flats for rent along with commercial units bringing the site
08/05/2019
An £11.5 million fund has been opened for applications for community developments. Community groups and projects can now apply for the Investing in Communities Fund to tackle disadvantage, poverty and inequality. The fund encourages community-led development, design and delivery of sustainable loc
08/05/2019
A major project will restore the Garrell Burn in Kilsyth to its natural course and see improvements to Dumbreck Local Nature Reserve. Over £2 million will be invested by the council and SEPA, through the Water Environment Fund, in the project which will improve the river quality and wetland habitat
07/05/2019
Construction is now underway on 31 new Council houses at Ardrossan Road, Seamill, after a ground-breaking ceremony on Friday, 03 May. The £3.43million development will be the latest in an ongoing series of projects bringing high quality, energy efficient homes to North Ayrshire residents. The deve
07/05/2019
East Lothian Council has announced that work will shortly restart on the £314,000 project to create a new car park and access road at Foresters Park, Tranent. Construction work was temporarily halted earlier this year following the discovery of old building materials which included asbestos cement
07/05/2019
Dundee City Council has announced a new development plan designed to take advantage of offshore wind and decommissioning opportunities to bring more jobs and investment to the city. Councillors will be told next week that plans are in place to ensure that Dundee capitalises on its work so far in th
07/05/2019
Angus Council has been granted £191,000 by Transport Scotland from their Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets (CWSS) programme to support local projects over the coming year. The council want to hear where you think that money could best be spent. Transport Scotland wants to encourage people to make
07/05/2019
Pupils at West Primary School in Paisley have learned about health and safety on live building sites, with a competitive twist. Construction, Refurbishment and Maintenance contractor, Clark Contracts, is delivering a £2.5m refurbishment of the roof and replacement of windows within West Primary sch
07/05/2019
CECA Scotland are offering employees affected by the recent announced of potential job losses for many working in the Morrison infrastructure business in Scotland the opportunity to upload their CV's to their Jobs Board. This is a service which they offer to maximise support available for employees
07/05/2019
The UK government has been urged to "act immediately" and legislate for a UK-wide net-zero greenhouse gas target for 2050 at the latest. Scottish Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham made the call after the recent report from the UK Committee on Climate Change stated that Scotland could ach
07/05/2019
Some 342 solar panels are to be fitted on the roof of Scottish Water's main Water Treatment Works (WTW) in a £120,000 scheme, delivered by Scottish Water Horizons, that aims to help the environment and lower energy bills. Scottish Water's main Water Treatment Works (WTW) serves communities around t
03/05/2019
Shetland Islands Council will begin essential work to replace the flagstones and repair the road surface on the north end of Commercial Street next Tuesday, 07 May. The work is scheduled to last six weeks, followed by a three week curing period. During this time, the road will be closed to throug
03/05/2019
Inverclyde Council has announced that road works at Greenock Cemetery will start on Monday, 27 May. The works, which will replace the main electrical supply cable to Ivy House, are expected to take two weeks. The work is to replace the main electrical supply cable to Ivy House. The council said
03/05/2019
Aberdeenshire Council are seeking views on the future development of roads, cycle paths, pavements and street lighting around Aberdeenshire. Launching a new public survey, the Council said: "For some people this infrastructure is one of the most important services the council provides, and the appe
03/05/2019
Since November 2017, all 260 employees at Clark Contracts have been given one paid working day per year to spend volunteering for a registered charity of their choice. In the last 12 months, 700 hours have been spent supporting various charities across Scotland including St Vincent's Hospice, Lifes
03/05/2019
CCG have said that they are "delighted" that six of their projects have been shortlisted for this year's Scottish Home Awards. Taking place on 13 June, contractors and housebuilders from across Scotland will battle it out for the top prizes covering the private and affordable housing sectors, innov
03/05/2019
Trades unions, offshore wind developers and supply chain companies have agreed to take urgent action to ensure more Scottish companies benefit from the awarding of contracts for offshore wind projects. At a summit held by Finance Secretary Derek Mackay and Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse, the indus
03/05/2019
This is the 5th year of Water Saving Week organised by Waterwise, and from my perspective the message of water efficiency is becoming ever louder. Here at Scottish Water, my team have worked extremely hard in the last few years to develop a simple message around using water wisely by making small ch
03/05/2019
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is set to prioritise the Balivanich Regeneration Project under the Town Centre Fund for 2019/20. The Scottish Government announced in December 2018 that it would provide a new ring-fenced £50 million Town Centre Fund for 2019-20 within the local authority capital settlemen
02/05/2019
Scotland will stop contributing to climate change within a generation under new, tougher climate change proposals. Amendments to the Climate Change Bill have been lodged to set a legally binding target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 at the latest with Scotland becoming carbon neutral
02/05/2019
The Climate Change Committee report on achieving a net zero GHG target has been described as a "landmark moment in the UK's efforts to combat Climate Change". The report follows a series of key moments in the past few weeks: from David Attenborough's precise documentary on the facts of climate cha
02/05/2019
Edinburgh will make history this weekend when it becomes the first city in the UK to join the Open Streets movement. On Sunday, 05 May, a number of streets in the Old Town, including the Canongate, Cockburn Street and Victoria Street, will close to motorised traffic, letting the public enjoy the hi
02/05/2019
A Scottish Government report has highlighted that Argyll and Bute Council's planning service continues to provide a high quality service to businesses and residents. The council submitted its 2017-2018 Planning Performance Framework (PPF) to Scottish Ministers and maintained the previous year's hig
02/05/2019
Five weeks of roads maintenance and improvements are due to begin in Angus on Monday 07 May. Generally, work will be carried out between 8am and 6pm. It is also weather dependent and can be delayed by cold, damp weather or hot, humid conditions. Notices will be put in place locally to advise resid
02/05/2019
Transport Scotland have announced two drop-in events in Birnam later this month to provide local communities and road users with an update on the design process for the section of the A9 to be dualled between Pass of Birnam and Tay Crossing. Following community engagement events held at the end of
02/05/2019
Arc-Tech (Scotland) have been chosen to undertake an extensive range of service upgrades to improve facilities for the forthcoming academic year at South Lanarkshire College, one of Scotland's leading colleges. The East Kilbride-based campus is home to over 5200 students studying across a wide rang
02/05/2019
akp has been awarded the contract to deliver a new soft play centre within Silverburn Shopping Centre. The project will include, but is not limited to; the creation of a mezzanine floor, kitchen, WC's & office spaces, fit out throughout said spaces, full mechanical, electrical, and lift installatio
02/05/2019
The first of a series of collaborative workshops to explore ways to increase offsite construction of affordable homes was launched at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) by Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Kevin Stewart MSP. The Scottish Government is keen to consider
02/05/2019
ScottishPower has offered a £3,000 reward after thieves targeted an electricity substation in Livingston, destroying its sidewall and trashing its switchgear and power apparatus. The incident took place on Saturday 27 April, in broad daylight at around 2pm just off Gregory Road in the Kirkton Campu
01/05/2019
West Dunbartonshire Council has already met the carbon emission reduction target that is set for 2020, and are now expected to "far exceed" the 15% reduction they committed to back in 2012. The council-wide programme of activities to tackle climate change has seen emissions reduce from 32,938 tonne
01/05/2019
Plans for the first set of roads and footways to be improved in Renfrewshire have been announced - with every community in the area set to benefit. The £40m investment programme is being delivered over a five-year period as part of the biggest ever sustained investment in the roads network, with mo
01/05/2019
A group of volunteers from Scottish Water have chipped in to help maintain one of Hawick's most prized visitor attractions. Six engineers, and Min the dog, took part in a range of activities to help with the ongoing upkeep of the prestigious walled garden at Wilton Lodge Park. They worked with Liv
01/05/2019
New arrangements for agreeing the leasing or selling of Council properties to businesses and community groups have been a great success - with 38 properties leased or sold since January 2018. Orkney Islands Council agreed in January 2018 under its revised scheme of delegation to delegate powers to
01/05/2019
Midlothian Council are seeking views on the future of Penicuik Town Hall, asking "what does Penicuik Town Hall mean to you and how do you think it should be used in the future?". The Town Hall is an important historic, community building in the centre of the town. To make sure the building is well
01/05/2019
Planning applications have been submitted for three new early years facilities in Milngavie, Kirkintilloch and Bearsden. East Dunbartonshire Council and its delivery partner Hub West Scotland, via architect Holmes Miller, has lodged planning applications for the new early years centres on the sites
01/05/2019
The Union Canal at Linlithgow has fully reopened to public access following the completion of engineering work to reinforce its embankments. The £1 million vital improvement works, which began in November 2018, involved closing the section of the canal to navigation and pedestrians to allow Scottis
01/05/2019
The new Dundee officer of Scotframe Timber Engineering has been officially opened by the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Kevin Stewart MSP. Scotframe is an industry leader in the supply of full timber kit packages for housing and commercial projects across the UK. Established
