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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for April 2021
30/04/2021
Work has been completed on the first 50 houses of River Clyde Homes waterfront development at James Watt Dock in Greenock. Over the last five weeks, during lockdown, customers have been moving, in phases, into their new homes constructed by Cruden Building. The development has taken two years to co
30/04/2021
The business case for Peterhead Community Campus in Aberdeenshire has been approved. A replacement for the current Peterhead Academy building with the Community Campus is a priority in Aberdeenshire Council's capital plan. Now the business case is approved, officers can work up and agree funding a
30/04/2021
Ofgem has conditionally approved Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks' (SSEN's) 600MW subsea electricity transmission link from Shetland to mainland Scotland. Following SSEN's submission of its revised Final Needs Case in January, Ofgem has proposed to approve the link on the condition that b
30/04/2021
Scottish Water has announced a new Independent Customer Group. The Group was established to transform and protect services for future generations. The objective of the Group is to help ensure the needs and expectations of all customers and communities are identified, articulated, and advanced as w
30/04/2021
Straiton Retail Parks in Scotland has opened five new stores, four of which will be situated at the new 25,500 sq ft Terrace development. Opening at The Terrace are The Works, Card Factory and Greggs with Italian restaurant Tony Macaroni to open later in May in the building formerly occupied by Fra
30/04/2021
The Scottish Housing Regulator has removed Thistle Housing Association from the register of social landlords. The removal was made following the directed transfer of its homes to Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association. The Regulator has taken this action as Thistle no longer manages or rents homes
29/04/2021
Hawthorn Heights has scooped a contract to transform Lochgilphead’s Front Green into a community and recreation space. The contractor is expected to start construction works in June. The development includes: • A new play park • A new public square • Increased seating • Improved cycling and wa
29/04/2021
Construction firm City Building in Glasgow has won its third Queen's Award for Enterprise. City Building took home the Promoting Opportunity Award, a category recognising businesses and organisations delivering social programmes to help people from disadvantaged backgrounds create successful workin
29/04/2021
Works are underway to develop a new shared path for pedestrians and cyclists stretching between the settlements of Sauchen and Cluny in Aberdeenshire. Aberdeenshire Council is funding the construction of the community link with support from developer obligations. It is hoped this path will provide
29/04/2021
A public consultation has launched over plans to develop new homes on part of the former Garnock Academy site in North Ayrshire. North Ayrshire Council is holding an online consultation on the plans for 50 properties which include a mix of general needs houses, homes suitable for wheelchair users a
29/04/2021
Structural issues have been identified at Whitburn Community Centre in West Lothian. This will result in the temporary closure of some areas of the building. The area closures are expected to be in place until Spring 2022 and result in approximately £1million of repairs, which the Council Executiv
29/04/2021
Thenue Housing has announced two appointments to strengthen the governance arrangements at the company. Linda Chelton and Bryan McMahon bring specialist sector knowledge, experience and an enthusiasm for community-based housing to the Association and join its Board of Management. Linda has worked
28/04/2021
IRT Surveys, one of the fastest growing thermal imaging survey companies in Europe, in conjunction with partners SMS plc and Robertson Group, has secured a £5.2m project with Aberdeen City Council to deliver a major decarbonisation retrofit scheme across 100 social housing properties. The landmark
28/04/2021
Significant progress has been made on improvements to the Banff Railway Jetty and East Pier. Aberdeenshire Council is investing £1.3 million in the construction works which are being project managed by Turner Townsend. Lochshell Ltd are the appointed Contractor for the works which will see the rei
28/04/2021
Kingdom Housing Association has revealed a development programme that will see it aim to deliver an estimated 2003 affordable new homes over the next 5 years. A minimum of 70% of the new homes will be for social rent with the remainder being mid market rent properties, creating mixed tenure communi
28/04/2021
Work has been completed on a new £1.09million development of Perth & Kinross Council homes has been completed at Ardler Road in Meigle. The 12 new homes for affordable rent have been built to the highest standard. All windows and doors are double-glazed with an energy rating of A+ and they are well
28/04/2021
Buyers are being give a final opportunity to buy some much sought-after 3-bedroom apartments in one of Glasgow's most iconic buildings, Cathcart House. The landmark B-listed red-brick building, located on the city's south side, has been developed by the FM Group. Cathcart House is the former Scotti
28/04/2021
Scottish Water is urging customers to Join the Wave and make Scotland an even greener, cleaner place to be. Encouraging people to top up from the tap and reduce the use of single-use plastics makes a big difference to our planet, our pockets and our health. To encourage even more people to take a
27/04/2021
Plans to transform Inverness Castle have been given the go-ahead by The Highland Council. The application covered the works necessary to restore the Category A Listed building and convert it for use as a new visitor attraction. In approving the application, The Highland Council South Planning Appl
27/04/2021
Contractors Malakoff Ltd have completed work to replace the linkspan at Vidlin ferry terminal in the Shetland Islands. Work began around the clock on Monday afternoon to remove the previous linkspan. The old linkspan, approximately fourteen metres long and 30 tonnes in weight, was removed in an ov
27/04/2021
Glasgow Alliance to End Homelessness has appointed Mark Kelvin as Director. Mark is the first appointment by the Alliance, a unique collaboration of support providers and people who have been affected by homelessness and Glasgow City Council which have united to end homelessness in the city. The 1
27/04/2021
Plans are progressing for a development within the Papdale area of Kirkwall which could see an area of green space transformed into a community park for all ages and abilities. Recently members of the Orkney Island Council's Policy and Resources Committee approved both the stage two capital project
27/04/2021
Peel L&P has partnered with Centurion Way & Yorkhill Park Community Group and landscape contractors DS McG Ltd to bring a Bee Café, Butterfly Bistro and Ladybird Larder to Yorkhill Quay at Glasgow Waters, formerly known as Glasgow Harbour. The three large planters filled with pollinator plants and
27/04/2021
Hines has chosen to open one of its first bricks and mortar retail shops at 229-249 Buchanan Street, Glasgow. Opening on 06 May, the new Sky shop will occupy 2,500 square feet and bring together Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband and Sky TV all in one place. The shop will include a dedicated ‘Customer Hub’
26/04/2021
Cruden Building has been selected as the preferred contractor by Forth Housing Association to deliver 24 new affordable homes in Stirling. The firm will commence work at the new development at Johnston Avenue in early May. The project will see the development of 24 new homes offering a mix of new,
26/04/2021
Construction work is continuing on the Upper Garnock Valley Flood Protection Scheme in North Ayrshire. Work will soon get under way in Dalry to construct the flood defence measures adjacent to the Mill Park housing estate. This involves the construction a 220m long flood defence wall in the verge b
26/04/2021
Moray Council is urging 5-18 year olds to help re-design Cooper Park in Elgin. Part of the Elgin City Centre Masterplan includes a new, inclusive play park and expanded skate park with new activities like a Boulder Park and Sports Pavilion. The pond will also be brought back into use alongside an a
26/04/2021
West Lothian Council is to invest around £500,000 investment to improve play areas. This will come in the fourth year of the council's current 10-year Capital Programme which will see around £1.9million spent on improvements at children's play areas between 2021 and 2028. The funds will allow a co
26/04/2021
Scottish Water has announced it is taking part in a virtual careers event, Careers Hive: Live and Online. The event kicks off from Monday, 26 April, when students will create their own avatars, and visit the digital world of Gather Town. They will be able to stop by virtual rooms to speak to Scott
26/04/2021
River Clyde Homes has announced it is to resume its full repairs service. The restrictions meant that, apart from urgent and emergency repairs, our operatives from Home Fix Scotland have been prevented from entering customers' homes. As a result, there are currently just over 1750 repairs waiting t
23/04/2021
Mabey Bridge has secured a contract to design and install a 99 metre span bridge to link the islands of Great Bernera and Lewis in the Western Isles, Scotland. Mabey Bridge's structure will replace a bridge found deteriorated at inspection in August 2020 and immediately closed to traffic over 7.5 t
23/04/2021
Plans to transform and enhance Edinburgh's historic George Street would encourage more people to visit the area, according to a public survey. More than 650 people responded to a survey on final proposed concept designs for the George Street and First New Town Public Realm Improvements Project, whi
23/04/2021
The ReFLEX Orkney project has launched a new carbon calculator. The calculator will be used to help the Orkney community estimate its carbon footprint and monitor it over time. The carbon calculator has been designed specifically for individuals and households in Orkney, using Orkney specific calc
23/04/2021
Almost £250,000 is set to be invested in two new synthetic pitches in the Dundee to allow for multi-sports use. The Neighbourhood Services Committee will be asked to approve £245,000 towards the construction costs of a 9-a-side 3G pitch at the Dundee North West Community Sports Hub on Charlotte Str
23/04/2021
Tayside Contracts has completed work to install a new pedestrian crossing on Westway in Arbroath. The Toucan type crossing will make sure children attending Muirfield Primary School and Timmergreens Primary School can cross safely. The existing School Crossing Patroller will help children crossing
23/04/2021
A public consultation has launched on a proposal from Midlothian Council to submit a planning application for a new development providing community, health and housing support services in Bonnyrigg. The development is proposed for the former school site bounded by Polton Street, Moorfoot View and M
22/04/2021
Over £437,000 developer contribution funding has been allocated for the Holland Street Avenue, part of the £115million Avenues programme being delivered through Glasgow city centre. The funding will improve the Avenue by introducing active travel infrastructure that links with other parts of the cy
22/04/2021
Plans have been approved to develop 85 new homes on land near Pirnhall in Stirling, including 21 affordable homes. Members of Stirling Council's Planning and Regulation Panel approved an application by developers Bellway Homes for land between Croftside Farm and Hillhead Farm near Pirnhall intercha
22/04/2021
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has appointed Tamsie Thomson has been as its new Chief Executive. Tamsie, who is currently a Managing Director of New London Architecture and was previously Director of the London Festival of Architecture, will join the organisation in July.
22/04/2021
A public consultation has launched on a new leisure centre in Ayr. South Ayrshire Council's appointed hub South West, the construction and infrastructure-focused partnership which operates alongside local Authorities and private sector enterprises in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway.
22/04/2021
Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) is pushing ahead with plans after consent was granted for a 151-home development in Glasgow's East End. The East Kilbride firm, which has been engaged on civil and structural engineering design on the site since early 2019, expects the Stage 2 Building Warrant immin
22/04/2021
Scottish Water has unveiled its newest and greenest addition to its vehicle fleet. A fully electric-powered Renault Kangoo is now being used by Waste Water Process Scientists in Dumfries and Galloway to help reduce carbon emissions. The vehicle has been in use for a few weeks now and with a range
21/04/2021
Paisley-based construction firm, The JR Group, has been appointed by Shettleston Housing Association to transform the site of the former St Mark's primary school into a new, family-focused development. The firm has been selected as the design and build contractor to deliver the new project on the e
21/04/2021
DC Timber Systems has secured its first project with homebuilder CALA Homes (West) providing timber frame for its upcoming development Sequoia Meadows at Jackton, East Kilbride. The timber kit firm, which was launched in 2020 and is based in Dundonald in Ayrshire, is set to manufacture, and supply
21/04/2021
Councillors at Dundee Council are being urged to approve fire safety improvement works at multi-storey dwellings across the city. The works, worth over £4million, include the installation of new fire doors in communal areas and new door sets for individual flats. The tendering recommendation follo
21/04/2021
A public consultation has launched over proposals to use common good land for a supermarket development in Banff. Supermarket firm Morrisons was named as the preferred bidder for the project, which could see a new store and other facilities built in Banff. The development would involve the creatio
21/04/2021
A new online system for applying for council housing and accessing rent information in Aberdeenshire is now live. As well as allowing people to apply for council housing, the Housing Online portal also allows existing council tenants to check rent details, including viewing balances and charges and
21/04/2021
Saipem Limited has awarded Harland and Wolff a contract for the fabrication, consolidation and load-out of eight WTG jacket foundations, which will be conducted by Harland & Wolff’s newly acquired Methil facility. Gordon Mole, Head of Business & Employability at Fife Council said: "This is great ne
20/04/2021
Eildon Housing Association is calling on Scotland's political parties to support investment in the social housing sector in order to kickstart the country's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, ahead of next month's Scottish Parliament election. Eildon Housing Association, based in the Scottish
20/04/2021
Work has commenced to make temporary road layout changes in Pollokshields, Glasgow, near to Glendale Primary School which will provide additional space for active travel during COVID-19. Kenmure Street will soon be closed to all traffic (except cycles) between McCulloch Street and St Andrew's Road;
20/04/2021
North Ayrshire Council is calling on residents for feedback on a policy that will shape how future decisions are made about housing in the countryside. The Council's Planning Service has published a Draft Policy Guidance note for new housing in the countryside – and are now seeking the views of loc
20/04/2021
Planning and transport expert, Daisy Narayanan, has been appointed to a new role bringing together placemaking and transport strategy at the City of Edinburgh Council. Daisy is currently Director of Urbanism for Sustrans and will bring with her a wealth of experience in policy and public realm desi
20/04/2021
Work has started to deliver the Jack Nicklaus designed 18-hole championship golf course at the Ury Estate in Aberdeenshire. Activity is commencing on the careful preparation of the land for the construction of the masterpiece signature golf course and housing. Opening date for the golf course has b
20/04/2021
MCR Property Group has acquired an office in Scotland. The 33,000 sq ft Merlin Business Centre in Glasgow is located in Hillington Park, Scotland's largest business park, which is ideally situated between Glasgow Airport and the city centre, with easy access to the M8 motorway and excellent rail li
19/04/2021
Work has been completed on a number of improvements in Dundee city centre. New street furniture including bespoke poster towers and benches and planters, fresh floor coverings, wall tiles and lighting, will be complemented by advanced plans for further public art and pedestrian and public transport
19/04/2021
Scottish Water has appointed a new Scotland Hydro Nation Chair. Andrew Tyler will lead a £3.5 million initiative to position the country as a global leader in water research. Funded by Scottish Water, the Chair will lead the creation of collaborative partnerships across the sector, to deliver solu
19/04/2021
A draft plan to become a net zero organisation by 2030 has been revealed by the City of Edinburgh Council. Councillors will consider a draft report outlining some of the first steps the Council could take in its own operations, to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change. Th
19/04/2021
East Lothian Community Hospital is launching a public engagement for the next phase in the development of a cycle-path and walkway around the perimeter of the hospital grounds. This builds on the engagement work undertaken in 2019, before the pandemic. Miriam Anderson, Senior Capital Planning Manag
19/04/2021
Angus Council has announced that a new three-year contract for Responsive Repairs and Change of Tenancy works is now live. Under the new arrangements, repairs will be carried out by two contractors, Derek McNulty Joinery & Building Contractors, for the Arbroath, Carnoustie & Monifieth areas; and MP
19/04/2021
The internal roads at Hazlehead Park in Aberdeen are to have a 12-week trial of a one-way system to relieve congestion at the household waste and recycling centre. The changes include a one-way only on Hazlehead Avenue from Queen's Grove just past the Queen's Road/King's Gate roundabout, a left-tur
16/04/2021
East Dunbartonshire Council has supported plans to develop a new Additional Support Needs school in Kirkintilloch, which approved the planning application for the new school and community facility. The decision came after Councillors at a virtual Pre-Determination Hearing listened to detailed repre
16/04/2021
Resurfacing and pothole repair works have started in Aberdeen after snow and ice conditions over the winter left the roads in disrepair. Aberdeen City Council started the works as soon as the snow in February was finished and plans are currently being drawn up for roads which will need resurfaced i
16/04/2021
Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has granted planning permission for over 100 new homes to be developed in Galashiels. The application, put forward by Waverley Housing Association, will see the demolition of existing properties on the north of Beech Avenue, to the east of Laurel Grove and west of Lar
16/04/2021
Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has announced the next phase of a £1.57million Hawick Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS), with a new round of grant funding opening. The latest round of funding for building repairs and improvements through the scheme can provide up to £15,000 of eligible pr
16/04/2021
CIH Scotland Has announced Moira Nesbitt as its new board member. She brings a wealth of experience to the board, building on her role as a CIH member champion. Moira has been working in the housing sector for over 10 years, currently as a regeneration co-ordinator with Caledonia Housing Associatio
16/04/2021
Ofgem has conditionally approved Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks’ (SSEN's) 600MW subsea electricity transmission link from Shetland to mainland Scotland. Following SSEN's submission of its revised Final Needs Case in January, Ofgem has proposed to approve the link on the condition that b
15/04/2021
Construction work has started on a £14million development at Scotland's largest business park. The former site of the famous Rolls Royce engine factory at Hillington Park is set to become a major hub of industry again. The 132,774 sq ft development, which sits on a site of over 6 acres, meets incr
15/04/2021
Building work has been completed on a £42million High School building in Lossiemouth. Following pandemic-related delays, staff and pupils have taken up residence in the new three-storey school, which can accommodate up to 800 pupils, after 42 years in their old building. The campus, jointly funded
15/04/2021
Redpath Construction has been appointed by NHS Lanarkshire to carry out reconfiguration works at Kirklands Medical Education Centre. The works comprise the reconfiguration of Lecture Space to Seminar Room and Offices including downtakings, structural steelwork, new flooring, partitioning and ceilin
15/04/2021
John McAslan and Partners has been named the preferred company to undertake the design contract, worth over £2.2million, for the George Square Area Project, also known as 'Block C' of the city centre Avenues programme, funded through the Glasgow City Region City Deal. Alongside the development of
15/04/2021
Conversion work on Hunter House in Kircaldy has been completed. Kingdom Housing Association has completed the work on the Category B listed building which the Association purchased in 2020. The conversion has produced five self-contained flats along with two common areas that will provide supporte
15/04/2021
Carbon emissions from West Lothian's street lights have decreased by 77% since 2014. The programme of replacing street lights with eco-friendly LED replacements began in 2014/15 and is now 85% complete, resulting in the massive drop in carbon emissions equal to 8,363 tons. The replacement of over
14/04/2021
Renfrewshire Council has appointed Kier Construction to transform and enhance Paisley Museum. The company is set to deliver the £23million main works programme. Members of the council's Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board authorised the appointment of Kier Construction as the mai
14/04/2021
Work is to commence to install a refurbished linkspan at Vidlin Ferry Terminal in the Shetland Islands. The work is expected to take around four days, from 2pm on Monday 19 April. The Skerries service at 1pm on 19 April, and 11am on Friday 23 April will be unaffected, and will run as normal. The
14/04/2021
Tayside Contracts is preparing to start work on road repairs across Angus. The essential carriageway repair and protect maintenance work will be carried out in two parts - the first consisting of carriageway repairs and the second involving surface dressing. Repairs will begin this month and notic
14/04/2021
Scottish Water is is urging the public to respect their local environment following a fly-tipping incident at a water treatment works in Midlothian. Two vans drove to Glencorse Water Treatment Works (WTW) near Penicuik last Tuesday and, in daylight, tipped a large amount of material, including plas
14/04/2021
Dumfries and Galloway Council has announced it is launching a Property Improvement Grant Scheme for proprietors and occupants of commercial properties in Annan town centre and other neighbourhood centres in the DG12 post code area. During 2019 a number of community engagement events were carried ou
14/04/2021
Work is to begin to improve and enhance the historic Ellon Viaduct and sections of the popular Formartine and Buchan Way in Aberdeenshire. A section of route within Ellon will be closed for approximately six weeks and the work is to start on 26 April. The temporary closure will extend from the Ess
13/04/2021
ScottishPower has submitted plans to deliver the UK's largest electrolyser. The 20MW electrolyser will be the key component of a green hydrogen facility located close to ScottishPower's Whitelee windfarm. The planning application also includes proposals for a combined solar, up to 40MW, and batter
13/04/2021
A grant of over £190,000 has been allocated to help repair and restore a historic building at 1-7 Bridge Street in Penicuik. The grant was awarded by the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project. Known as the Pen-y-coe Press building, the property includes a printing works and community stationery
13/04/2021
Road resurfacing plans on Grassyards Road in Kilmarnock have been brought forward. The section of road between Mackellar Place and South Dean Road was due to be resurfaced later in the year but will now start on 5 May. The installation of the trial of soft segregation measures on the cycle lane wi
13/04/2021
Work to install new solar lighting at Drumpellier Country Park and Duchess of Hamilton Park in Motherwell has been completed. The stud 'guiding' lights follow the edges of the paths, allowing walkers and cyclists to use the parks for an extra couple of hours after sunset. The lighting is part of N
13/04/2021
BAM Construction has appointed Jim Ward as its Regional Director for Scotland. The company has delivered many Scottish landmarks including the Riverside Transport Museum, Dundee V&A, and Scottish Water’s HQ. Jim Ward has enjoyed a 40-year career with BAM to date, joining BAM in 1980. His career sp
13/04/2021
A contractor has been appointed to restore a historic fountain in Greenock town centre. Contractors have started dismantling the Lyle Fountain in Cathcart Square, which was gifted to the town in 1880. The process began on Monday 12 April, and is expected to take several days. Once the removal is
12/04/2021
Scottish construction firm The JR Group is celebrating reaching significant milestones in the development of three of its housing projects. The trio of projects will see 158 new homes being delivered on behalf of Link Group across Cambuslang, Paisley and Coatbridge, and with construction set to hea
12/04/2021
Glasgow City Council has recommended that the design contract for the George Square Area Project, aka 'Block C' of the city centre Avenues programme - funded through the Glasgow City Region City Deal - will be awarded to John McAslan and Partners. Alongside the development of a new design for Georg
12/04/2021
CALA Group has launched a Sustainability Strategy to help the business achieve its targets of building homes that are operationally net zero carbon from 2030, and reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Scottish Government's 2045 target and ahead of UK Government’s 2050 target.
12/04/2021
Essential repair work is to start at Dean Path and Damside Bridge in Edinburgh. Work towards the reopening the bridge will begin in May. The path and bridge have been closed since early 2016 following a landslip. It is estimated that the construction work on Dean Path will take approximately 26 w
12/04/2021
Works are progressing to improve and enhance Turriff Swimming Pool in Aberdeenshire. New boilers and plant equipment are being installed, with additional work carried out to replace the flooring and lockers in the changing areas. There will also be some upgrades at reception and in the pool basin i
12/04/2021
A public consultation has started on a proposal from Midlothian Council to submit a planning application for a new development providing community, health and housing support services in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. The development is proposed for the former school site bounded by Polton Street, Moorfoot
