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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for July 2019
31/07/2019
Construction Scotland has strengthened its Industry Leadership Group (ILG) with a key appointment. Balfour Beatty Scotland and Ireland managing director, Hector MacAulay is the latest to join the leadership organisation. Utilising a plethora of experience in the civil engineering and construction
31/07/2019
Renfrewshire Council has welcomed the interest from three international engineering teams to build the first opening road bridge over the River Clyde. The proposed bridge will connect Renfrew to Clydebank and Yoker, and forms the centre-piece of a major infrastructure project to transform the Clyde
31/07/2019
Plans to revamp Kilmarnock's popular sports venue are set to be shaped by the locals. The famous Galleon Centre is the subject of a £14 million project to update and upgrade the existing facilities. Those interested in the future of the building are asked to take part in a survey. Welcoming the
31/07/2019
A section of the A96 Auchmill Road is set to close to facilitate dualling works. The road (westbound) from the Haudagain Roundabout to the west of the Manor Drive junction will be closed for six weeks from Monday 05 August. Diversions will be in place and significant delays are expected at peak
31/07/2019
Construction firm Algo have begun work on a new development for John Deere Forestry. Algo will construction the company's new office and workshop at Arran Road, Perth. Following completion of the development, John Deere will move their headquarters to the new site, which is expected to be completed
31/07/2019
Ogilvie Construction have begun work on a major housing development in Glasgow's West End. On behalf of Drum Property Group, Ogilvie with build 108 new apartments and penthouses within a landscaped outdoor space at G3 Square in Minerva Street, Glasgow. The development will rise to six stories, with
31/07/2019
Chapelton Bridge in Port Glasgow is expected to open this Friday, 02 August, following the completion of construction work. This £650,000 project was launched to widen the single-lane bridge, providing a 6.5m wide carriageway with 2m wide footways on both sides which makes it much more user friend
31/07/2019
Morrison Construction and hub South West have completed the construction of the new £37 million Cumbernauld Academy and Cumbernauld Theatre, handing over the development to North Lanarkshire Council. The campus hosts a secondary school with capacity for 1,250 secondary pupils and a replacement venu
30/07/2019
Work is set to begin on a new £20m Additional Support Needs (ASN) school in North Ayrshire. This project will see the James McFarlane, Stanecastle, James Reid and Haysholm schools replaced with a new state-of-the-art facility and a residential and respite centre. The school is designed by Norr Ar
30/07/2019
Cumbernauld-based cladding manufacturer, MSP Scotland has been taken over by a major UK firm. Vivalda Group has acquired the Scottish business in an effort to strengthen its leading position as a UK distributor of façades systems. MSP will continue to trade under its brand and secure the 50 curr
30/07/2019
The historic former Inverclyde District Court will be brought back into public use in August with the completion of a major restoration works. The £500,000 project involved drafting traditional craftsmen to restore the decorative and architectural features to their former glory. The District Court
30/07/2019
A number of play areas have been upgraded with new equipment across Stirling. These works are continuing throughout the district as part of a £180,000 investment in play park redevelopments during 2019/20. Stirling Council's Investment in Play Areas programme helps replace dated play equipment t
30/07/2019
A series of investigations are progressing at two potential wind farm sites in Orkney. Plans have been proposed to install 'met masts' at the Quanterness and Hoy locations to measure wind speed and direction, as well as record data that would be used in preparation for noise measurement. If appro
30/07/2019
AC Training have been approved to deliver the full suite of New Roads and Streetworks Training. Part of Advance Construction Scotland, AC Training will now be able to offer all Units & Groupings for Operatives, Supervisors & Renewals. The available training will include: Location & Avoidance of Un
30/07/2019
Fife Council have announced an investment of £97,000 to improve the road network in Tayport. The council will be carrying out carriageway resurfacing on the B946 Newport Road, Tayport from Friday 16 August to Monday 19 August 2019. Cllr Altany Craik, Convener of Economy, Tourism, Strategic Plannin
30/07/2019
Scottish Canals have announced the closure of the lock flight at Fort Augustus on the Caledonian Canal to allow for emergency lock gate repair works. The closure will allow for essential diving and repair works. The flight will remain closed throughout the day. As such, no boats will be able to tra
29/07/2019
Leamington Lift Bridge on Union Canal has now reopened following the completion of extensive works. The bridge was closed to boating traffic in 2018 after being identified as a public safety and operational risk. Thanks to a festive funding windfall of £350,000 from Sustrans Scotland in December 20
29/07/2019
HRH The Prince of Wales has officially opened Beatrice, the world's fourth largest offshore wind farm off the coast of Caithness. Situated some 13km off the coast in the North Sea Beatrice's 84 turbines will generate 588MW of energy – enough to power 450,000 homes every year – and save around 8m t
29/07/2019
The regeneration works of North Lanarkshire town centre are continuing with contractors MacLay Civil Engineering due to complete High Street North and minor works on High Street South this week. Following this, MacLay will turn their attentions to Bank Street at the end of this month as they move c
29/07/2019
Algo have announced the completion of new industrial units in Dundee. The works began on Nobel Road in May, with existing buildings first being partly demolished and re-clad, alongside the construction of new industrial workspaces and concrete yard. Site managers Jimmy Latto and Stevie Matthew ove
29/07/2019
Transport Scotland has announced that the third round of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund is now open and available for applications. Public, community and third sector organisations can now apply for £13.25 million of available ERDF and S
29/07/2019
Clark Contracts' work on the refurbishment of Mackintosh at the Willow has been shortlisted for the prestigious SPACES (Society for Public Architecture, Construction, Engineering and Surveying) award. The winner of the UK-wide award will be announced at the Annual Awards and Presidents Dinner in Oc
29/07/2019
Some 50,000 affordable homes are to be built across Scotland by 2021 with an investment of £3 billion by the Scottish government. While this sector is flourishing, Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) – who over the past 45 years have delivered thousands of affordable homes across the UK for local authoriti
29/07/2019
The first stage of major demolition activities at at the former coal-fired Ferrybridge Power Station in West Yorkshire has got underway, following its closure by SSE in March 2016. In a controlled explosion, SSE's principal contractor Keltbray demolished the 114-metre-high Cooling Tower 6. A large
26/07/2019
The UK's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been urged to "seize the opportunity" to unite the country behind a commitment to Net Zero. The UK is the first G7 country to enshrine a commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, Mr Johnson has already backed the Net Zero target. B
26/07/2019
Clark Contracts will now be delivering a suite of training modules to staff in house after achieving Approved Training Organisation (ATO) status. Following the approval by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Clark Contracts' in house Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) team
26/07/2019
A new ground-breaking energy project is to be developed in the former mining town of Cumnock, once a powerhouse of coal production in Scotland. As part of the £251.5 million Ayrshire Growth Deal, the project aims to revolutionise how renewable energy supplies are generated, stored and used by commu
26/07/2019
Housing Minister Kevin Stewart MSP has visited the largest single social housing development in Argyll and Bute. The Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning visited Dunbeg to see the completed Kirk Road and Dunbeg phase 3 development that is under construction. He met with council offic
26/07/2019
Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) have submitted a planning application for the development of a new, sustainable coastal community on the outskirts of Aberdeen. Acting as architects and planners for the project at Cloverhill, for which a planning permission in principle application has now been submitt
26/07/2019
A new peatland restoration project in the Outer Hebrides is to be fully funded it has been confirmed ahead of International Bog Day on 28 July. Working alongside Scottish Water, the Peatland ACTION project will focus on restoring 11 hectares of damaged and eroding peatland within the Loch Orasaigh
26/07/2019
North Lanarkshire Council are seeking input on the development of a new Action Plan for the development of active travel in Motherwell, Wishaw and Bellshill. With input from the local community and stakeholders, the study will help inform an Action Plan to improve walking and cycling in the towns,
26/07/2019
Moray Council has issued an update on the situation with East Beach footbridge and process behind taking the decision to close the structure until it is made safe. A visual inspection of the bridge took place on Wednesday (24 July) afternoon following a number of concerned members of the public con
26/07/2019
Aberdeenshire Council has announced the partial closure of Huntly Swimming Pool for essential improvement works. The pool will be partially closed for three days in August so that enhancements can be carried out. The main water tank will be replaced after cracks were discovered by maintenance cont
26/07/2019
The Scottish Housing Regulator has announced the launch of its new website -
25/07/2019
Scotland's largest offshore wind farm, Beatrice, is breaking new ground in the industry both nationally and globally. The successful commissioning of the farm marks the end of a 10-year journey, which has seen thousands of people, directly and indirectly, contributing to the development and constru
25/07/2019
Scottish Water's new Water Treatment Works, that will serve three small communities in North Harris, has been delivered by sea to one of the island's most spectacular beaches. Watch a video of the beach landing:
25/07/2019
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has appealed to new UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to "change course" on Brexit to protect Scotland's people and economy. In a letter to Mr Johnson, Ms Sturgeon wrote: "Congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister. "I will be shortly writing to you, along w
25/07/2019
Morrison Construction have installed a 20-tonne tower crane on Academy Street in Inverness. The crane has been installed to allow the local contractor to construct the Wyvern House development on behalf of The Highland Council and Highland Housing Alliance. Road closures began around the site from
25/07/2019
Good mental health at work and good management go hand in hand. Good mental health practices and a safe welcoming culture always need to start from the top managerial positions and filter its way down the organisation. Sadly, however not every workplace has good mental health practices and an organi
25/07/2019
Moray Council have announced the immediate closure of the Lossiemouth East Beach footbridge following concerns raised by members of the public. The council dispatched structural engineers on the afternoon of 24 July to inspect the bridge and the decision was taken to close the bridge as it was deem
25/07/2019
The Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning Kevin Stewart MSP has visited sites in the Highlands to see the progress being made in new affordable homes developments. The Minister visited Lochaber where a local housing delivery group, led by The Highland Council, have been working hard t
25/07/2019
Essential road resurfacing works have been announced on sections of the A713 Ayr to Dalmellington Road as part of the Ayrshire Roads Alliance extensive programme to improve the condition of the road network. The Alliance said that in order to carry out these works safely and efficiently, and to pro
25/07/2019
Aberdeenshire Council have announced the closure of a section of beach boardwalk in Stonehaven's for one day this week as part of the seaside town's Flood Protection Scheme works. The closure will take place on Friday, July 26 and will see the council's contractor McLaughlin and Harvey remove the e
25/07/2019
Clark Contracts have been awarded their 4th President's Award in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)'s Health and Safety Awards 2019. To receive the President's Award, Clark Contracts demonstrated excellent occupational health and safety management systems, a rigorous approach
24/07/2019
A planning application for a housing development at Orr Street/Forbes Street in Glasgow has been submitted by George Buchanan Architects on behalf of AS Homes. The plans represent Phase II of the joint development. This phase will provide 40 additional homes, designed around a community garden. A l
24/07/2019
Perth-based construction firm, Algo, has begun work on the new McQueen Distillery project in Callander. Algo site manager Eric Little broke ground at the new site for the new warehouse for McQueen Gin Distillery. The project has been designed by WD Harley. Algo said that they "aim to get this comp
24/07/2019
Pacific Building has said that they were delighted to be one of the sponsors of the annual Ronald McDonald Houses charity golf day at exclusive Dalmahoy Country Club, on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Pacific banners, stands and posters were displayed at the famous Halfway House on the course as score
24/07/2019
Beatrice, Scotland's largest offshore wind farm is expected to generate £2.4 billion of value for the UK economy, with £1.05bn gross value added (GVA) is expected to be in Scotland, new independent analysis has found. The 84 turbine, 588MW Beatrice Offshore Windfarm – the fourth largest offshore wi
24/07/2019
Work to regenerate the rundown Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow is making "steady progress", Inverclyde Council has said. To date, the council has managed to buy up 165 of the 430 flats on the estate and Closing Orders have been served on 90 more. A Closing Order means that the property can no lon
24/07/2019
Work to restore opencast mine sites across Fife have been recognised by the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning. Restoration work led by the council has sought to transform "blights on the landscape" caused by opencast mining works at Muirdean at Crossgates, Blair House at Oakley and St Ninians
24/07/2019
East Lothian Council will host an event in Musselburgh to highlight a flood protection scheme being developed for the town, at an open public exhibition to be held at Venue 1, The Brunton on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 July. The exhibition will present the new flood maps, and visitors to the exhibi
24/07/2019
Angus Council and JBA Consulting are seeking views on a study of flooding in Carnoustie and Monifieth. Interested parties are invited to a consultation event at Carnoustie Library on Monday 12 August from 10:30am-4pm or Monifieth Library on Tuesday 13 August from 10:30am-4pm to view the project exh
24/07/2019
Aberdeenshire Council have announced that Fourdon's C3K has reopened following the successful completion of repair works. The road section between Station Road and Old Aberdeen Road closed in November 2018 due to footway subsidence and repairs were expected to last for 18 months. The reopening of
24/07/2019
The Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) has said that "now more than ever" the UK needs a general election. STUC General Secretary, Grahame Smith, made the statement following the appointment of Boris Johnson as the new leader of the Conservative Party and default Prime Minister of the UK. In a s
23/07/2019
Grants are now available to help reduce the cost of developing woodland creation proposals within the Cairngorms National park. Woodland creation is described as "vital to our future", to help combat the climate emergency, enhance wildlife habitats and to contribute to economic development. The Sco
23/07/2019
Morrison Construction have successfully installed the 260-tonne steel frame of the Letham Mains Primary School project, marking a key milestone in the €8.6 million development. The superstructure, including steel work, pre-cast concrete installation and a first-floor reinforced concrete slab, was c
23/07/2019
Two consultations have been launched on proposals for the development of two new Avenues in Glasgow city centre, part of the biggest active travel project in the UK. Sauchiehall Avenue is the first of the Avenues to be created in Glasgow city centre through £115million of Glasgow City Region City D
23/07/2019
East Dunbartonshire Council and Police Scotland have issued a warning to residents about rogue traders following an increase in complaints about overpriced or substandard work. The warning comes after a number of concerned residents contacted the police and Trading Standards after being overcharged
23/07/2019
Aberdeen City Council has launched a public consultation on proposed improvements to the Deeside Way, the former Deeside railway line. The council is seeking views on a number of options including a bridge, a signalised junction, and a signalised crossing at Pittengullies Brae, which is near Camphi
23/07/2019
Pacific Building has been awarded Gold by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). The RoSPA Awards scheme, which receives entries from organisations around the world, recognises achievement in health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workfo
23/07/2019
ARC-Tech (Scotland) has delivered a specialist Mechanical and Electrical installation for a newly-launched luxury care home in West Dunbartonshire. Delivered in partnership with main contractor CCG on behalf of Morrison Community Care Group, the state-of-the-art Kingsacre Luxury suites development
23/07/2019
Glasgow-based contractor CCG has been appointed to carry out comprehensive tenement repairs on behalf of Govanhill Housing Association. The contract will see up to 16 properties benefit from major internal and external improvements and repairs. Located at the corner of Westmoreland Street and Bowm
23/07/2019
Ogilvie Construction has been awarded a Gold Medal in the prestigious RosPA Awards scheme in recognition of its practices and achievements in helping its staff get home safely at the end of the working day. The RoSPA Awards scheme, which receives entries from organisations around the world, recogni
23/07/2019
The average decision time for Local Development decisions has remained consistent since data collection began in 2012/13. The average decision time for 25,244 Local Developments in 2018-19 was 9.0 weeks, matching the time for the previous year which was the quickest annual decision time since the s
22/07/2019
Buyers have clamoured for the latest homes at Midlothian's Mayburn Park, with the development now officially sold out. The 90th and final home was purchased at the site, which includes a collection of family properties ranging from three-bedroom terraced to five-bedroom detached homes. CALA Homes
22/07/2019
The area around Lenzie Station has been given a fresh new look courtesy of an improvement project. This project saw a number of refurbishments delivered by contractor RJ McLeod, including upgraded traffic lights, improved pedestrian crossings, footpath improvements and upgraded lighting and road m
22/07/2019
A road closure has been announced on the A9 to facilitate work on the new Stanley/Tullybelton Junction overbridge. The route between the Luncarty Junction and the A923 Dunkeld Junction will be closed in both directions from 8.30pm to 6am for three consecutive nights from today, Monday 22 July. Th
22/07/2019
A host of new affordable homes have been delivered in Paisley as Renfrewshire Council steps up wider regeneration plans of the town's west end. Sanctuary and CCG have collaborated to deliver the £6.2 million housing scheme on Wellmeadow Street, comprising 24 flats and 15 houses. This is expected to
22/07/2019
A new horse-riding and walking route has been developed around Monteviot, delivering striking views along the River Teviot. Delivered by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland's (RHASS) Presidential Initiative 2019, the nine-mile circular route was opened to the public on Friday 1
22/07/2019
Work on a local road in Fordoun has been completed 10 months ahead of schedule. A section on the C3K between Station Road and Old Aberdeen Road closed in November 2018 for footway subsidence and repairs. It was expected to last for 18 months, but the road was reopened on Monday 15 July. It is no
19/07/2019
SSE Enterprise have won a UK government contract for a cutting edge electric vehicle charging scheme in Oxfordshire. As the UK government pushes forward with plans to decarbonise transport in the UK, EV technology has quickly developed. However, charging remains an issue, particularly for people wh
19/07/2019
Morrison Construction has created 21 new jobs since it began work on the £68m Barony Campus project for East Ayrshire Council. Apprentices, trainees, graduates and labourers across different trades have gained employment on the project since works began in April 2018, directly with Morrison Constru
19/07/2019
More than 280 new homes are to be constructed in Aberdeen as part of a major house building programme. First Endeavour will deliver housing units at Wellheads Road in Dyce after entering an agreement with Aberdeen City Council. The site was marketed at a Developers' Day held by the Council last ye
19/07/2019
The development of the first social rent homes in Barra since 2010 has been completed by Calmax Construction. A total of £1.4 million has been invested in building six homes of which £841k was funded by Scottish Government, £100k by Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar and £418k funded by HHP. Opening the ne
19/07/2019
Edinburgh City Council has said that it will take "decisive action" to tackle a build-up of flotsam and litter in the Water of Leith at the Shore which was made worse by high rainfall last month. The council said that despite leading efforts to persuade the basin's owners, Water of Leith 2000, to o
19/07/2019
Advance Utilities, part of Advance Construction Scotland, are supporting the Racing Against Dementia Charity. Founded by Formula 1 racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart, the charity is dedicated to funding pioneering research to the prevention and cure of dementia A team of four from Advance Utilities
19/07/2019
CCG has completed a new housing development in the south side of Glasgow, delivering 42 new homes in Shawbridge Street in the latest stage in the transformation of Pollokshaws. The area has been earmarked as a priority for regeneration by Transforming Communities: Glasgow (TC:G) a strategic partner
19/07/2019
Housing Minister Kevin Street has joined Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to formally mark the commencement of the Goathill Farm Care and Housing Development, with a turf cutting ceremony on the site. The Development will consist of a 52-bed care home, 50 extra-care units, and 74 houses (58 for rent and
18/07/2019
The redevelopment of a former stable block in Glasgow has been completed by CCG on behalf of GHA and Lowther Homes, both part of the Wheatley Group. The £7million regeneration project has transformed the B-listed Bell Street Stables in the Merchant City into 52 new flats for mid-market rent. Cabin
18/07/2019
A new £6.2 million development of 39 affordable homes has been completed in Paisley's West End, marking the first step in the areas regeneration. In partnership with Sanctuary Homes, Renfrewshire Council have transformed the site of Wellmeadow Street's former Co-Op supermarket with 39 affordable pr
18/07/2019
The City of Edinburgh Council has launched a consultation on proposals for the introduction of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) to reduce pollution from traffic. It is estimated that around 80% of nitrogen oxide (NOx) concentrations are directly attributed to traffic emissions. Pollutants caused by vehic
18/07/2019
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are seeking further clarification on a planning application for a proposed Spaceport at Scolpaig, North Uist. In a statement on the proposal, a council spokesperson said: "We have carefully considered the responses received so far on our planning application. Further clari
18/07/2019
Aberdeen is set to make history by becoming the first city in the world to introduce hydrogen-powered double decker buses, underlining its role as a pioneer in green energy. Aberdeen City Council, European Union (FCH JU) and the Scottish Government have invested in 15 new city buses, at a cost of a
18/07/2019
Orkney Islands Council are seeking input to inform their strategy for the development of hydrogen projects in the county. The Orkney Hydrogen Strategy will sit within and support the strategic aims of the wider Orkney Sustainable Energy Strategy. Although the Council is carrying out the consultati
18/07/2019
Dundee City Council has announced an event to display their plans for the Broughty Ferry flood protection scheme, giving local people the chance to hear about plans to minimise disruption to the marine environment. The event will offer an opportunity to look at drawings and discuss the project with
18/07/2019
Argyll and Bute's Empty Homes Officer Kelly Ferns has been named Outstanding Individual at the Howdens Scottish Empty Homes Champions of the Year Awards. She has been recognised for her work on one of the council's key actions in their Local Housing Strategy, which aims to bring empty properties ba
18/07/2019
Clark Contracts has raised over £12,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust since April 2018 when they were chosen as their nominated charity. Clark established an initial target of raising £10,000 for the charity. Fundraising has now passed this target with the total currently sitting at £12,387. The contrac
18/07/2019
Perth & Kinross Council have announced a programme of minor works ahead of the first ever Women's Tour of Scotland. The three-day, three-stage race will see the cream of women's cycling talent from Scotland and Great Britain competing, as well as some of the top global cycling teams. The event is o
17/07/2019
Scottish Water's new Water Treatment plant has been delivered by sea to one of North Harris' most spectacular beaches. The new plant was loaded on to a specialised barge at Kishorn, before crossing the Minch and sailing through the Sound of Harris to lie offshore at Huisinis. Thanks to ideal weathe
17/07/2019
A key milestone has been reached in the Burnshot Bridge replacement project in Edinburgh with the laying of initial foundations. The £3m scheme to build a new bridge across the A90 near Kirkliston got underway in April, following the demolition of the original structure due to deteriorating joints
17/07/2019
CCG has completed a major housing development in East Renfrewshire. The development in Fenwick/Oakbank Drive and Robertson/Cross Arthurlie Street is the first in East Renfrewshire Council's ambitious plans to build over 200 homes over the coming years. A development at Blackbyres Court is also due
17/07/2019
The Highland Council has launched an eight week Common Good consultation on a proposal to dispose (by lease) of an area of Common Good Land to East Sutherland Rescue Association (ESRA). ESRA currently lease a small area of land incorporating the existing life boat shed. It is proposed to lease a la
17/07/2019
A festival to promote the benefits of hydrogen and a transition to a low carbon economy will be held in Aberdeen. The Hydrogen Festival will run from 30 September to 4 October and will feature a range of events tailored towards a business audience. As part of the programme Aberdeen City Council wi
17/07/2019
Local authorities are to be supplied with additional funding of £9 million for Rapid Rehousing schemes, aimed at preventing homelessness and helping people into more permanent accommodation. The investment will increase the local authority funding being provided for Rapid Rehousing from £15 million
17/07/2019
Perth & Kinross Council have announced that essential carriageway resurfacing works will start on Monday 22 July in Ladeside. The works are expected to take two to five days to complete, weather conditions permitting. The resurfacing will be undertaken via a full road closure, with a signed diversi
17/07/2019
Northlanarkshire Council have issued a notice of planned roadworks on and around the Old Inns roundabout in Cumbernauld, which will affect traffic in the area. The council said: "In August we will be carrying out extensive resurfacing work on the roundabout itself, located just off the M80, and sur
17/07/2019
Transport Scotland have announced that a section of the A737 from Manrahead roundabout to the Highfield roundabout will be temporarily closed to all road users from Monday July 22, 2019 for approximately 4 weeks. The closure will allow essential work to be carried out safely to construct the road t
17/07/2019
McTaggart Construction are looking to recruit a Health & Safety Administrator to assist the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Manager with the administration side of the department. The role: Based at our Fenwick offices just south of Glasgow, the role will be office-based with occasional
16/07/2019
The Scottish Minister for Housing, Kevin Stewart, has officially opened a new council house development in East Renfrewshire, marking the first housing builds by the Council for a generation. Fenwick/Oakbank Drive along with Robertson/Cross Arthurlie Street, are the first developments to get underw
16/07/2019
The construction of a new private care facility in Duntocher, West Dunbartonshire, has been completed by CCG on behalf of Morrison Community Care Group. Kingsacre Luxury Suites is an £8.2m state-of-the-art, 66-bed residence set on a picturesque countryside location and is latest to be added to the
16/07/2019
A further £4 million is to be invested to maximise the economic benefit to Scotland from the decommissioning of North Sea infrastructure, the Scottish government has announced. The money from the Decommissioning Challenge Fund is in addition to the £10 million committed in the first three rounds of
16/07/2019
An app developed by Scottish Water and digital partner Capgemini has been awarded Best Small Scale Digital Application at the prestigious Public Sector Paperless Awards 2019. The new digital app cuts the inspection request time to connect customers to the water network from five days to four hours.
16/07/2019
North Lanarkshire Council have announced the development of a new woodland play park at Palacerigg Country Park in Cumbernauld. The development includes two seven metre high towers connected by rope bridges with a vertical rope climbing tunnel, pendulum swing seats and enclosed five metre tube slid
16/07/2019
A new affordable homes development in Fife has been awarded a gold certificate in the Secure By Design Award. The Police Scotland 'Secured by Design' (SBD) scheme brings together police, landowners, housing associations, local councils, architects and developers in a holistic, multi-faceted approac
16/07/2019
Seventy one Scottish parks have been awarded a Green Flag Award by environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, in recognition of quality green spaces that help to boost the nation's health and wellbeing. Spanning 16 local authorities, the 2019 Scottish award winners include spaces run by local
16/07/2019
Aberdeen City Council has revealed the latest design scheme of the new Torry community hub. The proposed Torry Hub will include a primary school and early years provision with maximum capacity for 434 pupils, a cafe, a library, a community space and access to a range of services. The local communi
16/07/2019
Transport Scotland have announced three overnight road closures of the A9 north of Perth, between Luncarty and Dunkeld. The closures, for three consecutive nights from Monday 29th July 2019, are part of the A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam project. The A9 will be closed in both directions be
16/07/2019
McLaughlin & Harvey have sponsored the Heart of Aberdeenshire Caring Award at The Heart of Aberdeenshire Awards 2019, as part of their works at the Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme. Sheila Tolmie, McLaughlin & Harvey Community Liaison Officer, presented the award to winners, the Aberdeenshire Ref
15/07/2019
New Scottish building standards including more stringent fire safety provisions for external wall cladding systems will come into force on 1 October, the Scottish Government has announced. Under the new standards fire safety will be strengthened in new high rise buildings while facilities for peopl
15/07/2019
Ogilve Construction have started worked on a new £20 million student residence in Glasgow. A ground breaking ceremony was held at New City Road, to mark the launch of work on the second facility for Bricks Capital and their 'true student' brand. The 13 storey L-shaped tower will create 315 high-qu
15/07/2019
BAM Construction have started worked on a new £11 million upgrade to Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow, which will see improvements to mental health services. Working in partnership with Hub West Scotland, on behalf of NHSGCC, BAM Construction will deliver brand new acute mental health wards dedicated t
15/07/2019
Two primary schools in North Lanarkshire have merged together in a £17 million construction project. Dunrobin and Petersburn primaries will be housed in a new 484-place education campus in Airdrie. Morgan Sindall Construction delivered the project, which involved building a two-storey curved bui
15/07/2019
Clark Contracts have started work on a new £7 million six-storey building in Glasgow. Grant Stafford Borthwick appointed Clark to deliver 54 new apartments on vacant land on Bell Street. The project is expected to last approximately 14 months. In addition to the apartments, a commercial unit will
15/07/2019
Aberdeen City Council has announced that work to redevelop the historic Provost Skene's House (PSH) as a new visitor attraction will begin on 22 July. The renovation of the building is scheduled to take 52 weeks followed by 12-week fit-out, with a planned opening in autumn 2020. Making the announc
15/07/2019
Transport Scotland has announced a traffic management system to allow for essential bridge works on the M74. From 8 PM on Tuesday July 16, 2019 a contraflow will be in operation on the M74 north and southbound between Junction 6 Hamilton/Motherwell and Bothwell Services, with a minimum of two lanes
15/07/2019
Argyll and Bute Council has been awarded a grant of more than £1.7 million from the Scottish Government's Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland: Area Based Scheme (HEEPS: ABS). The grant will help residents make energy efficiency improvements to their properties, including external/interna
15/07/2019
West Lothian Council Executive has approved the completion of work on the Broxburn Flood Protection Scheme. The Broxburn Flood Protection Scheme was designed to mitigate the risk of flooding to residential and business properties in the West Burnside and Burnside Village areas of the town from the
15/07/2019
North Ayrshire Council have approved a number of Active Travel and Transport projects following a series of successful funding bids. A total of eight separate projects are to benefit from more than £2 million in external funding secured since January this year. £400k of funding from Strathclyde Pa
09/07/2019
Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £37 million contract to deliver two community hospital facilities in Scotland on behalf of hub North Scotland. The contract will see Balfour Beatty construct two new 24 bed facilities at Badenoch & Strathspey Community Hospital and Health Care Centre in Aviemore an
09/07/2019
A series of courses held in Orkney recently has bolstered the availability of Council staff and local construction firms trained in the inspection, maintenance and repair of headstones in the county. The provision of the training will allow the Council to work with a range of local contractors to s
09/07/2019
SSE has committed to electrifying its vehicle fleet and reducing its carbon emissions as it takes "another step on the road to a low carbon future". The business has joined The Climate Group's global EV100 initiative, which aims to make electric vehicles (EVs) 'the new normal' by 2030. SSE current
09/07/2019
Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) has submitted a planning application for the development of a new 65-bed nursing home in the grounds of a five-star Aberdeen hotel. The development, on behalf of Meallmore and the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, at the North Deeside Road site will provide a range of accommodat
09/07/2019
North Lanarkshire Council has been named Scotland's Energy Efficiency Council of the Year in recognition of their "exceptional commitment" to promoting energy efficiency across the area. The accolade, announced at the Scottish Energy Efficiency Awards, looked at the council's impact within the loca
09/07/2019
East Ayrshire Council has announced that the A70 Cumnock to Ayr Road will be closed this weekend to allow for the resurfacing of the stretch from Coalhall Rail Bridge to the substation near West Tarelgin Farm. Work will begin at 07:00 on Saturday 13 July and run until 06:00 on Monday 15 July 2019.
08/07/2019
A £46 million care and housing development has been green lit in Lewis, which will provide the area with a 52-bed care home, 50 extra-care units, and 74 houses. The scheme will see land adjacent to Goathill Farm in Stornoway transformed to make way for the new facility and affordable homes. Comh
08/07/2019
Three projects across the Argyll and Bute region have been boosted with funding from the Scottish government. The schemes were awarded a share of £1.2 million under the government's Town Centre Fund. Oban's Rockfield Centre will be allocated £90,000, while £44,000 has been earmarked for the Oban
08/07/2019
Prestwick Academy in South Ayrshire has secured a major environmental award for an innovative survey on energy-saving projects. Schoolchildren across the region were tasked with delivering innovative projects to help preserve the environment. Pupils from Prestwick Academy ran a school survey to
08/07/2019
A series of essential bridge maintenance works are set to be carried out to Raith Bridge on the M74 northbound carriageway later this month. The works will result in significant delays on the M74 in both directions on approach to Junction 5, Raith, due to traffic restrictions. Along with mainten
08/07/2019
The provision of affordable housing has been boosted in Fife with the introduction of 27 new homes. A former primary school in Burntisland was redeveloped to make way for the homes as part of Fife Council's ambitious Affordable Housing Programme. They consist of a mix of housing types, including
08/07/2019
The final piece of road resurfacing work is set to be delivered on Orkney Islands Council's spring/summer programme this week. Beginning today, 08 July, work will be carried out in the Sandwick area. This will take place on the B9056 Skaill Road between the bottom of the Voy Road through to the ju
05/07/2019
NHS Highland has signed a £40million contract with hub North Scotland to develop two community hospitals in Aviemore and Broadford. Following the Scottish Government's approval of the joint Full Business Case in May, the board signed a contract with hub North Scotland Ltd to design and build two ne
05/07/2019
Almost 40 new homes are to be developed in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire. East Dunbartonshire Council's Planning Board approved planning consent for the demolition of the former Lairdsland Primary School on Kerr Street to allow the construction of 38 new homes. Work on the new flats, which wi
05/07/2019
Funding is to be invested in a new build for nursery, kitchen, dining, games hall and ancillary accommodation to Beauly, Dunvegan and Kiltearn Primary School estates. The Highland Council allocated funding from the Scottish Government (SG) capital allocation for the Early Learning and Childcare (EL
05/07/2019
The Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has welcomed a report from a committee of MSPs saying the industry must tackle longstanding challenges such as skill training, diversity and a general resistance to change in the sector. The Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee inquiry into Scot
05/07/2019
BDP has appointed architect Christoph Ackermann as its Principal. He will join Scott Mackenzie in the Glasgow Studio, where he will take more of a visible and pro-active senior leadership role in strengthening the design capability and the growth of the business both within Scotland, and internatio
05/07/2019
CALA Homes has completed refurbishment work to apartments in East Lothian. The work, to upgrade 21 apartments at Henderson House, is now finished and the housebuilder is inviting homebuyers to take a look around the completed collection inside the Gullane landmark. The apartments feature a range o
05/07/2019
A primary school in the Shetland Islands has scooped the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award from Keep Beautiful Scotland. The Cullivoe Primary School received the award which aims to make environmental awareness and action an intrinsic part of the life and ethos of all schools. It also provides a framewo
05/07/2019
A recycling centre in the Orkney Islands has closed after cement bonded asbestos was dumped at the site. The centre in St Margaret's Hope will be closed for the next two days while the materials are being removed. Orkney Islands Council can accept small quantities of cement bonded asbestos - but t
04/07/2019
Over £4million funding has been approved to make over 770 households in Glasgow more energy-efficient. The Scottish Government's Home Energy Efficiency Programme for Scotland: Area Based Schemes (HEEPS: ABS) was introduced in 2013, and is an area-based approach to deliver insulation measures to own
04/07/2019
Contractors are to start resurfacing works on King Brude Road on Monday, 08 July, The Highland Council has announced. From 9am until 5pm on Friday, 12 July, King Brude Road, Inverness, from its junction with Pict Avenue to its junction with Scorguie Road, Inverness will be closed. A temporary traf
04/07/2019
North Lanarkshire Council has agreed a motion to tackle climate change immediately. To ensure the council can protect and maintain the quality of life of its residents it is seeking realistic policy updates from both the Scottish and British governments, supported by extra funding resources. Reaff
04/07/2019
The Scottish Government has confirmed that the Falkirk area has been shortlisted for three national planning awards. Falkirk's Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI), the Inner Forth Landscape Initiative (IFLI) and the Carron Dams project have all been shortlisted from over 50 entries into the Scottis
04/07/2019
Five teams of energy experts have been selected to design a prototype smart energy system which has the ability to generate renewable energy and trade/transfer that energy to a different council site for storage and use. Perth & Kinross Council, in collaboration with the Can Do Innovation challenge
04/07/2019
Scottish contractor R J McLeod has started construction work to develop a new £2.4 million new bridge to replace Skolie Burn Bridge between Addiewell and Loganlea. The project, which is expected to be completed by Spring 2020, involves the construction of a temporary bridge during the works to ensu
04/07/2019
Plans have been announced to further expand and deliver additional treatment capacity to help Local Authorities and commercial waste producers meet the requirements of the municipal waste landfill ban. Levenseat confirmed the proposals after West Lothian Council approved planning permission for an
04/07/2019
Kintyre Recycling Ltd (KRL) and Fyne Futures are to receive additional funding to enable the companies to continue to deliver kerbside recycling services in South Kintyre and Bute until their contracts come an end in March 2020. The funding was agreed by Argyll and Bute Council. KRL will receive a
03/07/2019
Argyll and Bute Council is set to relaunch the tender process for the £18 million Helensburgh Waterfront project following an inadvertent technical breach. The search was underway for a contractor to take the development forward, but due to the fault construction will now temporarily pause. The
03/07/2019
Maintenance work at Fochabers village hall in Moray has secured a significant funding boost. Leading Scottish contractor Morrison Construction and UK gas firm SGN have donated £500 each to support the project. This £1,000 funding will help the Fochabers Village Association complete the installati
03/07/2019
The fight against work-caused mental illness will be top of the agenda at the annual Youth Conference of the Scottish Trades Union Congress. A series of motions focused on the impact that work is having on the mental health of young workers, and speakers drew parallels between physical injury at wo
03/07/2019
Algo has begun work to deliver new industrial units at Loons Road, Dundee. Site manager Stephen Matthew will run the site for Algo, who have been contracted by Dundee Industrial Association. The project is expected to last 52 weeks. The units have been designed by architect, Jon Frullani.
03/07/2019
Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) continues to strengthen its presence in Edinburgh with contracts worth more than £150 million. Recently moving into a new city centre office, HFM managing director David Halliday runs the Edinburgh office alongside fellow directors Michael Halliday and Jet Cameron. HFM
03/07/2019
Four Scottish Water workers have taken advantage of their firm's community volunteer project to help out at a nursery in Livingston. Four volunteers from the utility's Intelligent Control Centre carried out various tasks to improve the outdoor play area, sheds and gardens at Woodlands Early Learnin
03/07/2019
Pop Up Products is set to take over Turner Access Ltd's Deltadeck business after a deal was agreed between the companies. The Deltadeck will now be available through Pop Up Products, which specialises in aluminium access equipment and low-level powered access. This announcement comes as Turner Ac
03/07/2019
International manufacturer Brady Corporation has launched a Pendant Control Safety Cover, allowing users to completely control access to crane and hoist pendant buttons for improved worker safety. The Pendant Control Safety Cover can cover a wide range of crane or hoist pendant controls to prevent
02/07/2019
The development of a new cruise berthing and visitor centre at Greenock Ocean Terminal has secured a major boost with funding under the Glasgow City Region City Deal. As announced today, 02 July, the Greenock project has secured £9.693m from the £1bn city deal. This will go towards the £19.193m cos
02/07/2019
Clark Contracts have held a 'First Dig' ceremony to mark the start of work on a new extension for the Eastfields Centre for Brain Injury Run by the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) which is part of national charity the Disabilities Trust, the new build at Eastfields will double the number o
02/07/2019
The Scapa Flow Museum in Stromness is set to undergo a restoration and extension project. This museum charts Orkney's military involvement in the First and Second World Wars and provides a safe home for a major collection of wartime artefacts, many of national and international importance. Orkney
02/07/2019
Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) have said that they are pleased to receive news that planning permission has been granted for three proposals at Longniddry. HFM will deliver phase 1 for Cruden Homes in a development which uses the traditional massing, materials and detailing of East Lothian. With varyi
02/07/2019
A new 'Smart Flat' has been introduced in Perth which showcases innovative technology enabled care (TEC). The technology available allows vulnerable people to continue living independently. Members of the public and staff from care organisations will be able to take a look at the flat at Carpent
02/07/2019
An open call for applicants with "a passion for transformational change across Scotland's construction industry" has been issued by the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC). CSIC are seeking six "dynamic individuals" to join the Governance board from November 2019. The full board members
02/07/2019
More than 80 students have gained qualifications while working on a restoration project of the historic Belleisle Park walled garden after Morrison Construction contributed funding for a new course in partnership with Ayrshire College and South Ayrshire Council. Morrison has provided funding and su
02/07/2019
A overnight lane closure is set to take place on Perth Bridge to facilitate floodlighting repairs on the structure. Perth & Kinross Council is investing £300,000 to carry out the works. The current lighting on the bridge has been in place for almost 30 years and needs to be replaced. Works wil
01/07/2019
West Dunbartonshire Council has announced that a proposal for 58 new affordable Council homes on the grounds of the former Haldane Primary School have been given the go ahead. The proposal for the 2.4 hectare site on Miller Road, Haldane, will be transformed into homes including one and two-bed fla
01/07/2019
Regeneration works will get underway in Stirling following the confirmation of more than £1 million from the government's Town Centre Fund. The Town Centre Fund aims to support transformational change through projects which boost local economies and help repurpose town centres to become more divers
01/07/2019
Three multi-storey apartment blocks in Ayr are to be demolished and replaced following consultation and engagement with tenants. South Ayrshire Councillors unanimously agreed to demolish the flats at Riverside Place. 210 households participated in a survey which revealed that 111 (51.7%) of them su
01/07/2019
SGN have started a £350,000 project to upgrade the gas network in the Edinburgh Road area of Penicuik. The works will involves the replacement of old, metal gas mains with new plastic pipe to ensure a continued safe and reliable gas supply. The project will last approximately 15 weeks and will be c
01/07/2019
A new proposed state-of-the-art leisure centre and theatre has been approved by East Renfrewshire Council. The preferred site for a new-build leisure centre and theatre was agreed at a full council meeting on last week. The decision also means that neither Shawwood Park nor Broomburn Park will now
01/07/2019
A proposed residential development at Windygoul South in Tranent has been granted planning permission 'in principle', East Lothian Council has announced. The development will include around 550 homes, open space, a sports pitch and space for the expansion of the existing Windygoul Primary School.
01/07/2019
Transport Scotland is advising of three overnight closures of the A9 north of Perth, scheduled from 8:30pm to 6am, from 29th – 31st July 2019, weather permitting. The A9 will be closed in both directions overnight between Luncarty and Dunkeld as construction works on the A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pa
01/07/2019
SSE Renewables have attended Renewable UK's Global Offshore Wind Conference where they engaged with a number of key industry colleagues. The UK is the world's largest offshore wind market, and SSE Renewables has the largest offshore wind pipeline in the UK and Ireland and future ambitions beyond t
