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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for March 2017
31/03/2017
Balfour Beatty has won a £16 million contract to carry out work on the Glasgow Queen Street station redevelopment project. The contractor will deliver a package of enabling works ahead of platform 1 being extended to accommodate four-carriage trains. To allow works to proceed, the staff accommodat
31/03/2017
More than 9,000 industry jobs are being supported thanks to over £1 billion of community-based facilities under construction across Scotland. New figures released by the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) reveal the value of Scotland's community infrastructure programme has reached £1.16bn. Major highli
31/03/2017
Work is to begin on a new £10 million primary school in East Dunbartonshire. The new Bearsden Primary School is being built on the site of St Andrew's Primary and is scheduled for completion in August 2018. It will accommodate a total of 450 children from St. Andrew's Primary and St. Joseph's Prim
31/03/2017
The Scottish Property Federation is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The trade association, which acts as a representative voice for commercial and residential property companies, began when the British Property Federation (BPF) partnered with the nascent Scottish Commercial Development
31/03/2017
East Lothian Council has appointed akp Scotland to its medium value Construction Works Framework. The four-year scheme involves the delivery of planned refurbishment and alterations, as well as new build and extensions to library's, public buildings, schools, community buildings and sports pavilion
31/03/2017
Housing Minister Kevin Stewart has revealed new changes to the Help to Buy scheme in Scotland. The price crap on properties eligible for the scheme will remain at £200,000 in 2018/19, rather than a planned reduction to £175,000 which was due to be introduced in April 2018. Mr Stewart said the chan
31/03/2017
A new engineering framework worth £17 million a year has been launched in Scotland. Scotland Excel's second generation Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework will be used to help local authorities source specialist engineering and technical consultancy services. A total of 27 suppliers ha
31/03/2017
Robertson Group is continuing work on a new £6.5 million office development in Bolton. The Stirling-based company is developing the Bolton Central building at the corner of Great Moor Street and Newport Street. The five-storey 30,000 sq ft scheme, which joins onto the town's new £48m transport int
31/03/2017
Dumfries and Galloway Council has approved plans to build new 'affordable' homes in Dumfries town centre. The housing will be developed on Queens Street by the Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership and will be the first of their kind in Scotland. Council Leader Ronnie Nicholson said the scheme
31/03/2017
Work is to begin on a water network maintenance project in East Ayrshire. Contractors Mackenzie Construction will start carrying work to a water main in Hill Street, Kilmarnock from Tuesday, 04 April. The five-day scheme will involve a lane closure and the installation of two-way temporary traffic
30/03/2017
A major milestone has been reached on a £64 million healthcare project in Kirkwall, Orkney. Robertson has achieved Financial Close with NHS Orkney to deliver a new hospital and healthcare facilities in the town. Working with a Scottish Government long term project finance solution, the company wil
30/03/2017
Plans have been approved to build over 1,000 new homes in East Lothian. The council has granted planning permission for Hargreaves to deliver 1,600 new houses at Blindwells, a former open cast coal mine which was shut in 2000. The scheme forms the first phase of a wider proposal to build over 3,20
30/03/2017
Scottish Power is investing £36 million to help reduce the risk of trees and branches colliding with overhead power lines in Scotland, Merseyside and North Wales. A total of nine maintenance contracts are now underway, which will see trees next to the 44,000km power line network managed over a thre
30/03/2017
Plans have been approved to invest more than £3.6 million in business infrastructure projects for Hawick. The Scottish Government has agreed on proposals set out in the Hawick Action Plan, which aims to economically boost and regenerate the town. The plans include the immediate development of key
30/03/2017
The Big Lottery Fund (BLF) has awarded £750,000 to support the development of a community hub in Rutherglen. Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust is planning to create a new home at Number 18 on Farmeloan Road. The building, in which Clyde Gateway was a key partner in its purchase and subse
30/03/2017
Up to £16 million is available to build new 'affordable' homes in Borders, Fife and Shetland, Housing Minister Kevin Stewart has announced. The funding boost is possible thanks to a Government investment in charitable bonds, which provide loans to housing associations and allows the interest to be
30/03/2017
A new deal has been signed for Aberdeen to benefit from opportunities in Mexico's oil and gas industry. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was agreed with Villahermosa City and the state of Tabasco in Mexico on Tuesday, 28 March. Currently, representatives from Aberdeen are meeting with various o
30/03/2017
Plans have been revealed to replace a swimming pool as part of a £36 million school campus project in Moray. Last year, Councillors approved plans to build a new Lossiemouth High School with capacity for 800 pupils, along with community facilities and a swimming pool. However, officers had recomme
30/03/2017
Over £11 million has been spent on local homes energy efficiency projects in Perth and Kinross since 2010, it has been revealed. At a committee meeting on Wednesday, 29 March, Councillors heard how a range of energy efficiency measures have been carried out on homes over the last seven years, inclu
30/03/2017
Moray Council has rejected plans to build a new £40,000 crash barrier on the B9014 road in Speyside. The Dufftown and District Community Association had petitioned the council to erect the barrier on a bend in the route near Parkmore due to concerns a serious accident could occur at the site. Tree
29/03/2017
The new £1.35 billion Queensferry Crossing will not open until between mid-July and the end of August, it has been announced. Speaking to the Parliament's REC Committee today, 29 March, Economy Secretary Keith Brown confirmed the structure will open around four to 10 weeks later than expected. The
29/03/2017
Plans have been revealed to expand Scotland's deepest container terminal. The Greenock Ocean Terminal is set to double the number of containers it handles over the next five years due to the opening of Peel Ports' £400 million 'sister' terminal; Liverpool2. Future plans include extending the quays
29/03/2017
A new industry partnership has been announced to ensure the construction sector has the skills to carry out work on traditional buildings. The 'Strategic Skills Partnership Agreement' is made up of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the Welsh Government's Historic Environment Service
29/03/2017
Over 400 new homes are to be built in South Lanarkshire. The council has approved plans by Persimmon Homes to build over 380 new properties in Cambuslang, as well as securing a future site for at least 50 new council homes. Another application to build 37 new homes in Rutherglen was also accepted.
29/03/2017
Police have issued a warning to Highlands residents following reports of bogus workmen in the region. In Easter Ross, officers were informed of an incident on 22 March 2017 where cold callers attended at a residential address offering to carry out maintenance work. However, the price of the work wa
29/03/2017
East Lothian Council has submitted its proposed Local Development Plan (LDP) to the Scottish Government. The draft LDP will be examined by Ministers over the next three to six months before being approved. The document sets out a development blueprint for the region over the next 10 years. It has
29/03/2017
Work is underway to redevelop a former book and print works in Dundee. The project will see the West Ward Works building transformed into a new cultural and creative hub, with possible uses of the space as a cultural venue, business incubator and innovation centre. The building is owned by DC Thom
29/03/2017
Urban Union has become the latest member to join the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS). The scheme aims to help improve the image and reputation of the construction sector by employing best industry practices, such as adhering to the Code of Considerate Practice. Urban Union, a joint venture (
29/03/2017
A new construction employability programme for young people has started in Dundee. The initiative, now in its third year, will see eight participants learn work experience and secure a guaranteed interview for real employment opportunities in industry. The programme has been developed by the local
29/03/2017
Work is to begin on a £220,000 resurfacing project in Dumbarton. Scotland TranServ will start repairing the A82's road surface between Garshake Road and Greenhead Road from Friday, 07 April. Work is to be completed by Monday, 10 April. The scheme will improve the southbound dual carriageway of the
28/03/2017
A new £32 million medical research facility is to open at the University of Glasgow. The Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) development, which was built by BAM Construction, is set to be unveiled by Professor Sir Mark Walport, chief executive designate of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), on Wedne
28/03/2017
Seven architects have been shortlisted to replace the historical Ross Bandstand in Edinburgh. An international design competition was launched earlier this year to find architects and designers to help deliver the £25 million project. Entries have been received from 125 teams across 22 countries,
28/03/2017
Plans have been approved to build a new 80-bed hotel in South Lanarkshire. The new hotel and restaurant complex will be developed by Fraser Property on an area adjacent to the A726 Queensway in Linwood Avenue, Peel Park. Features include: • An 80-bedroom hotel • Bar / restaurant • Parking provi
28/03/2017
Home Group has appointed 14 architects to a £27 million framework. The four-year programme will support the developers aim of delivering 10,000 new homes of all tenures over the next five years. The framework has been divided into five sections, focusing on London and the regions; • Masterplannin
28/03/2017
Clackmannanshire Council has unveiled details of its budget for 2017/18. Councillors have approved £118 million to spend on services this year, as well as agreeing a capital budget of £57.3m over a five-year period until 2022. Over 70 projects are included in the plan, such as funding for locality
28/03/2017
Midlothian Council is seeking views over how to use extra space at a new joint campus development in the region. The new Bonnyrigg facility is being built on the former Hopefield site and will accommodate St Mary’s Primary School and provide additional capacity for Burnbrae once completed. A numbe
28/03/2017
Casey Construction is set to begin redevelopment work at a historic property in Kirkwall. The contractor will start work on the 19th century Storehouse building in Bridge Street Wynd at the beginning of April. The B-listed building is being transformed into a 'restaurant with rooms' by local husba
28/03/2017
West Dunbartonshire Council has secured £630,000 to help create a new community greenspace area in Clydebank. The £1.5 million scheme will see the former St Eunan's Primary School site redeveloped into a multifunctional space featuring a biodiversity park, an outdoor classroom and natural activity
28/03/2017
Work is to begin on a sewer repair project in Perth. Kier will start repairing the structure in Murray Terrace from Wednesday, 29 March. The one-week scheme will involve road closures and local diversions will be in place. Some work will also be carried out in the public footpath. Scottish Water
28/03/2017
Demolition works are set to begin on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. Stonehaven bridge, which carries the A90 southbound carriageway over the B979 Netherley Road, will be levelled to cut the existing bridge into two sections, separating the northbound
27/03/2017
Wood Group has secured a $50 million (£39.7m) North Sea maintenance contract with Premier Oil. The Aberdeen-based firm will deliver topside operations and maintenance services to the Balmoral floating production vessel (FPV) in the Central North Sea and the Solan installation, West of Shetland. Th
27/03/2017
A consultation on Scotland's planning system is scheduled to come to an end next week. The 'Places, People and Planning' consultation is set to run until Tuesday, 04 April. A total of 20 proposals have been set out to revamp the system, which will support economic growth, delivery of houses and in
27/03/2017
New figures have revealed confidence in the Scottish construction industry has remained marginally positive for the third quarter in a row. The latest Scottish Construction Monitor survey puts overall confidence at +2 for the first three months of 2017. However, Scottish Building Federation (SBF)
27/03/2017
Work has started on a new £7.6 million health centre in Aberdeen. The three-storey Foresterhill Health Centre is being delivered by Morrison Construction, Robertson FM and hub North Scotland. The project is scheduled to finish construction by mid 2018. The facility will house two GP practices, Elm
27/03/2017
Andrew Black Design has started work to draw up designs for a new multi-million pound leisure complex in Perthshire. The Dundee-based firm has secured planning permission for the development, which will see a new two-storey facility built at the 22-acre Loch Earn Leisure Park. The complex will rep
27/03/2017
Work is to begin on a railway bridge replacement project in Falkirk. The scheme at Glasgow Road in Carmuirs aims to replace the structure over the A803 between Camelon and Bonnybridge. Features include replacing the deck and parapets, as well as improving the bridge's resilience in the event of a
27/03/2017
A community trust in the Highlands is seeking to purchase land for new visitor facilities at Storr Woodland on the Isle of Skye. The Staffin Community Trust has submitted an asset transfer request to the council to acquire less than one hectare of the site for £1,000. Plans include developing a vi
27/03/2017
Work to improve the A9 at Berriedale Braes is planned to start in 2018. Made Orders have been published for the A9 Berriedale Braes improvement scheme, which aims to redevelop a section of the road to the north of Inverness. The difficult route means HGVs driving in opposite directions cannot pass
27/03/2017
The Scottish Government has awarded £1.5 million towards creating a new community and early years facility in East Dunbartonshire. The £4.95m scheme in Auchinairn was approved by Councillors last week. A main contractor is set to be named in the coming weeks and the building is scheduled to open ne
27/03/2017
Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) is continuing work to install a £24 million strategic water main in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire. The 7.3 mile-long water main will operate from south of Drybridge, near Dreghorn, to the west of Eglinton Country Park and benefit 85,000 people in Irvine, Kilwinning, Stev
24/03/2017
Work on a new luxury housing development in Glasgow is now complete. CCG has delivered six contemporary townhouses at Hillside Gardens Lane in Glasgow's West End. Designed by Hoskins Architects, the project has been designed to complement the surrounding Victorian architecture and included the ren
24/03/2017
Edinburgh-based developer Manse LLP has purchased a 125-acre development site at Corton in South Ayrshire. The company is working in partnership with Palmer Capital to create a new 'masterplan' for the site, which will be based on principals already established for a mixed-use scheme that will prov
24/03/2017
A new £8.1 million primary school has been opened in Dundee. The Sidlaw View Primary School was built by Robertson Tayside under the Scape Group's National Major Works framework. The school is part of a campus that will include a replacement for Baldragon Academy when it is complete. Up to 400 pup
24/03/2017
A consultation is to take place discussing draft proposals on Edinburgh's World Heritage Site Management Plan. The council will meet next week to consider ideas for the document put forward via previous consultations with the public. A total of six different themes and future actions have been cr
24/03/2017
Nearly £8 million worth of school improvement projects are set to begin in the Highlands. The council has awarded three contracts to McGregor Construction and Morrison Construction to carry out works at three Inverness schools. Morrison has secured a £500,000 deal to carry out various works at St
24/03/2017
City Gate Construction (CGC) has appointed a new Business Development Manager and Associate Director. Emma Fradgley, who has taken up her post at the Paisley-based business, has an impressive track record within the Scottish business scene, notably in similar business development roles for a numbe
24/03/2017
Essential building works are scheduled to take place at the V&A Museum of Design in Dundee. Dundee City Council have warned drivers over future road closures while external cladding and landscaping works take place next month at the Museum. The west (Perth) bound inside lane of Riverside Esplanade
24/03/2017
A consultation has been launched on the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016. The draft guidance contains best practices for land owners and land managers when they take decisions that impact on their local community. Land Reform Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said the document "promotes fairness about
24/03/2017
SSE has increased its ownership in the Dogger Bank Offshore Wind development off the east cost of England. The company has acquired a further 12.5% in the project from consortium partner Statkraft, taking its overall share to 37.5%. Statoil have acquired the other 12.5% of Statkraft's share, mean
24/03/2017
The Scottish Government has awarded £360,000 towards a regeneration project in Midlothian. The Track 2 Train scheme aims to transform a disused building at Newtongrange railway station into a hub with a bistro, training kitchen, learning centre and business space. The project is one of 29 communit
23/03/2017
A new £3 million indoor tennis centre is to be built at the University of St Andrews. The modern four-court facility is being funded by the University, Sportscotland, Tennis Scotland, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), a private donor and the St Andrews alumni community. Work is scheduled to begi
23/03/2017
Plans have been revealed for a new residential project in Glasgow. The Bell Street Stables in the Merchant City are set to be redeveloped on behalf of Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) by CCG (Scotland). Proposals include creating 52 new flats, as well as restoring the existing façade and transfor
23/03/2017
Work on a £650,000 project to raise the height of walls bordering the railway at Royal Terrace and Union Road in Linlithgow is now complete. The scheme was carried by Network Rail out as part of the Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP). The investment will ensure the railway boundary is
23/03/2017
West Dunbartonshire Council have issued a warning to residents to be aware of rogue traders in the region. As the spring season begins, Trading Standards are urging residents to be on their guard as they normally see an increase in complaints about home improvements at this time of year, with roof
23/03/2017
A project milestone has been reached on the refurbishment of the B-listed Perth Theatre. An air handling plant is due to be craned into position next week to fit the new extension roof of the theatre. When the air handling plant is in place, the roof will be substantially complete and the internal
23/03/2017
Work is continuing on the £3.64 million regeneration of Wilton Lodge Park in the Scottish Borders. The contractor and design team have announced the café is being built as part of the scheme and will be completed by the end of May. In addition, landscaping and refurbishment works are close to comp
23/03/2017
The Scottish Government has called for a halt on the roll-out of the full service of Universal Credit. Ministers have written to the UK Government requesting a halt to the service "until problems with its implementation are fully resolved". Communities and Social Security Secretary Angela Constanc
23/03/2017
Public realm upgrade works are set to start in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The Windmillhill Street scheme involves installing new street lighting with landscaping including new planters, shrubs and trees, paving, benches and tables. The project is expected to take two months and is being carrie
23/03/2017
Work is to begin on a £140,000 sewer improvement project in Kincardine. The five-week project will be carried out by Scottish Water's alliance partner aBV on Toll Road. Work will begin on Tuesday, 28 March. The scheme, which includes the replacement and re-lining of the sewer, will require traffic
23/03/2017
Work is continuing on a public realm improvement project in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire. The final phase of the Cowgate upgrade scheme, a key part of Kirkintilloch Town Centre Masterplan - is being completed near Kirkintilloch Community Hub. The rolling improvements programme has involved t
22/03/2017
Work is to begin next month on a new £9 million office block at Shawfield. Clyde Gateway has signed a contract with Robertson Construction to commence building the Red Tree Shawfield development in April. The four-storey scheme will become the first building at Magenta, the new business district l
22/03/2017
Robertson Central has reached a milestone on a £19 million student accommodation development in Glasgow. The contractor has erected the steel structure on a 458 new build student residence in Glasgow's Collegelands and completion is on schedule for summer 2018. The project, which is being delivere
22/03/2017
A new £17 million fundraising drive has been launched to build a new distillery in Inverclyde. Planning permission to develop the Ardgowan Distillery was secured from the council earlier this month. Work is now underway to secure investors for the Ardgowan Estate scheme and the project has so far
22/03/2017
A new £10 million fund has been unveiled to help develop local energy projects in rural areas. Grants of up to £100,000 are available from the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP) initiative for projects which could potentially increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions a
22/03/2017
A number of bridge beams are set to be delivered for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. Traffic management measures, including road closures and contraflows on the A90, will be in place over the next month when 14 beams and bridge parapets will be install
22/03/2017
Morrison Construction is continuing work to build a new £44 million education campus in North Ayrshire. Work on the Largs Campus project is a third of the way complete, with steel frames now erected. Once finished, the facility will incorporate a new early years centre, a relocated Largs Academy,
22/03/2017
The Big Lottery Fund (BLF) has awarded over £10 million towards developing community projects in Scotland. The Growing Community Assets grants will help pay for new builds, developments and extensions to buildings for community use. Announcing the funding, BLF Chair Maureen McGinn said: "Thanks to
22/03/2017
A £100,000 project to build new rehabilitation accommodation in Moray is now complete. A row of six semi-derelict cottages on Victoria Road in Elgin have been converted into accommodation for patients leaving hospital. The homes had lain vacant since 2002 when they suffered damage during severe fl
22/03/2017
Plans have been submitted for a new heat distribution network to be developed in Fife. The proposed scheme in Glenrothes would supply low carbon heat to a range of business, community, public sector and domestic customers in the town centre. The council will meet next week to approve officers proc
22/03/2017
Contractors George Leslie Ltd are continuing work to build a new £3.3 million railway crossing in the Highlands. The new structure in Muir of Ord will replace the existing bridge carrying the A862 over the main Inverness to Dingwall rail line. Preparations for the demolition of the existing bridge
21/03/2017
Demolition work is to begin at a former college site in Midmills, Inverness. The Inverness College UHI site has been acquired by developer McCarthy & Stone, along with the Highland Council, with plans in place to deliver over 80 new retirement homes. McCarthy & Stone will build 45 homes on the vac
21/03/2017
Willmott Dixon has submitted a tender to build a new £17.2 million primary school and nursery campus in Dundee. If accepted, work on the Lothian Crescent/Longhaugh Road scheme will be carried out by Robertson Construction. Designed by Holmes Miller Architects, the development will house two school
21/03/2017
Scottish Enterprise has launched a new €17 million ocean energy research fund. The fund, which is being delivered as part of the Oceanera-Net Cofund project, will support collaborative research projects which demonstrate and validate ocean energy technologies. The project brings together a consort
21/03/2017
A new expert panel has been set up to review applications to the £3 million Beatrice Partnership Fund. Launched in December last year, the Fund is associated with the Beatrice offshore wind farm currently under construction in the Moray Firth. The joint venture partnership behind the wind farm, Be
21/03/2017
New figures have revealed average UK house prices in January have risen by over 6% compared to last year. The latest UK House Price Index states prices have increased by 6.2%, taking the value of an average UK homes to £218,255. In England, data shows an annual rise of 6.5% with an average propert
21/03/2017
The Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has awarded £101,000 towards a hotel upgrade project in Argyll. The Loch Melfort Hotel, situated between Oban and Kilmartin, is set to undergo a £290,000 redevelopment scheme. Once completed, the project will increase the number of rooms from 25 to 30, up
21/03/2017
Work on a path repair project in Skye is now complete. Specialist contractor Arran Footpath Partnership has finished the second phase of works on the Sligachan to Loch Coruisk path at Druim Hain. The 415 metre footpath construction involved 970m2 of landscaping, as well as transplanting turf to bl
21/03/2017
A new £23.8 million leisure centre is set to open in West Dunbartonshire. The new Clydebank Leisure Centre was built by BAM Construction and will be unveiled to the public on Friday, 31 March. Designed by architects Kennedy FitzGerald Associates, features include three swimming pools, changing fac
21/03/2017
Realm Construction is to carry out improvement works to a road bridge in Fife. The contractor has been appointed to replace Burnside Bridge in Newburgh. The 12-week scheme will begin on Monday, 27 March. A temporary bridge and footpath diversion will be in place during the works. In addition, traf
21/03/2017
Robertson Group is continuing work on a £36 million regeneration scheme at Whitley Bay in North Tyneside The Stirling-based company's Specialist Division has started bespoke rendering on a Premier Inn hotel, as well as restoring the Grade II-listed Spanish City Dome landmark. The restoration of th
20/03/2017
The Scottish Government has approved plans for a new floating demonstration wind farm to be built off the Caithness coastline. The two-turbine Dounreay Trì Floating Wind Demonstration Project will have generating capacity for up to 12MW, enough to power almost 8,000 homes. In addition, around 100
20/03/2017
Oil firm BP is holding talks with chemicals manufacturer Ineos over the potential sale of its Forties oil pipeline in the North Sea. As one of the oldest pipelines in the sector, the system transports around 450,000 barrels per day (40% of UK production), carrying oil from the Forties Unity platfor
20/03/2017
A joint venture (JV) between Expresso Property and Ambassador Group has completed the purchase of a major development site in Glasgow. The Expresso Property (Park Quadrant) JV has acquired the Park Quadrant site for £5.7 million from City Property (Glasgow) LLP, who were acting on behalf of Glasgow
20/03/2017
A new report has revealed over 12,000 potholes were repaired in Dundee between 2015 and 2016. The document, which is set to go before Councillors next week, shows a total of 12,326 potholes were filled in, with 5,088 of these repaired with a first time permanent fix. In 2013/14, the number of poth
20/03/2017
Thousands of new homes are set to be built in Aberdeen. The city council has voted in favour of approving the Shaping Aberdeen Housing LLP's five-year business plan, paving the way for up to 3,000 new homes to be delivered across the city. Last year, an agreement was reached between the council an
20/03/2017
Wills Bros has started work to build a new rugby club house in Inverness. The scheme is part of the £22.5 million Inverness West Link road project. Demolition work is now underway to level the old rugby club house at Canal Park, while upgrading and regrading/layouts of the existing grass pitches w
20/03/2017
Moray Council has rejected proposals for 16 new 'affordable' homes in Elgin. Springfield Properties planned to build the new housing at Stonecross Hill/Waulkmill Grove. While planning officers recommended the project for approval, the scheme attracted a number of local objections as it involved cu
20/03/2017
Work on a housing improvement project in East Dunbartonshire is now complete. CCG Specialist Building Services (SBS) has delivered the final phase of planned renewals for Hillhead Housing Association (HHA) in Kirkintilloch. A total of 65 properties have had their windows replaced, marking a total
20/03/2017
East Dunbartonshire Council has agreed to begin building a new £4.95 million community facility in Auchinairn. The Auchinairn Place Project will see a new Community Facility and early years centre developed in the area. The scheme's design phase was completed earlier this year and planning permiss
20/03/2017
A new team has been established to address rail issues between Aberdeen and the Central Belt. Members will include representatives from Transport Scotland, Nestrans and Tactrans; as well as the ScotRail Alliance, Freight and passenger rail service operators. Overall, the team will review options f
16/03/2017
The Scottish Government's draft Energy Strategy has been largely welcomed by energy industry leaders. Speaking ahead of Scottish Renewable's annual conference in Edinburgh next week, Managing Director of the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Neil Kermode said the strategy was "refreshingly clear
16/03/2017
Graham Construction is continuing work on a £19 million hospital refurbishment project in North Lanarkshire. The contractor is redeveloping Monklands Hospital in Airdrie on behalf of NHS Lanarkshire. The scheme involves a complex, 12-phase upgrade and replacement of the Surgical Department to prov
16/03/2017
Lovell has appointed Stephen Profili as its new regional Managing Director (MD) in Scotland. With over 23 years' experience in the industry, Mr Profili joins the company following a 16-year spell as a director with CALA Homes. In his new role, he will oversee Lovell's continuing expansion drive ac
16/03/2017
CCG's Asset Management (AM) Division has started a window replacement contract in Inverness. The company is carrying out work to 31 sheltered accommodation properties at Falconer Court, as well as other common areas within the development, on behalf of Cairn Housing Association. CCG will install i
16/03/2017
Work is to begin on a £3.2 million city centre redevelopment project in Aberdeen. The Broad Street scheme aims to transform and revitalise the street into an area capable of staging events throughout the year. To allow building work at Marischal Square to begin, part of Broad Street is to close at
16/03/2017
A new playpark is to open in the Scottish Borders. The facility at Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick has been built as part of the £3.64 million Wilton Lodge Park Regeneration Project. Once the park is opened on Friday, 17 March, work will begin to remove the old playpark at Volunteer Park. The scheme wi
16/03/2017
Work is to begin on a £97,000 roads improvement project in Fife. Newlay Civil Engineering Ltd will start resurfacing the carriageway at A907 Bogside from Violet Bank to Bogside Farm on Sunday, 19 March. Completion is scheduled for Sunday, 26 March. David Brown, Service Manager for Network Managem
16/03/2017
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has unveiled a further £600,000 is available to the Croft House Grant scheme. The new funding, which will take the total allocation to £2 million, will enable crofters to build and improve crofter housing. In addition, a review of the Croft House Grant scheme r
15/03/2017
A major milestone has been reached on the £1.1 billion Caithness-Moray transmission project. SSE has successfully cleared rocks and boulders along the proposed route for two high voltage direct current (HVDC) cables which will carry up to 1,200MW of electricity between Caithness and Moray. The cab
15/03/2017
The new £50 million Levenmouth Learning Campus has officially opened in Fife. Designed by AHR and built by BAM Construction, the learning facility has been built to an open and flexible design. Features include a combination of natural lighting and ventilation, helping to reduce the use of mechan
15/03/2017
A new £8 million fund has been launched to help restore peatlands and reduce carbon emissions in Scotland. Unveiling the investment today, 15 March, Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said the Peatlands Action Fund will help deliver on Government targets to restore 250,000 hectares of pea
15/03/2017
Work is underway to create a new Operations and Maintenance (O&M) base as part of the £2.6 billion Beatrice offshore wind farm project. Two buildings in Lower Pulteneytown, Wick are to be redeveloped by BAM Nuttal as part of the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL) scheme, providing a home for
15/03/2017
New research has revealed Scotland's strategic trunk roads network contributes around £1.38 billion to the economy each year. A new report from the Transport Research Laboratory states trunk roads support over 31,000 jobs in the country, including those in construction and maintenance. Speaking at
15/03/2017
Work on a £7 million assisted living complex in West Lothian is now complete. The Rosemount Gardens and Court Complex was delivered by Graham Construction in Bathgate. The new block of 30 flats was built over three phases and will allow older people to enjoy a comfortable living environment, while
15/03/2017
Concerns have been raised over the continued slowdown of private sector house building in Scotland. New figures from the Scottish Government revealed there were 14% fewer private sector starts in the nine months to the end of September 2016 than in the same period last year. Gordon Nelson, Directo
15/03/2017
Orkney Islands residents are being invited to submit their views on the council's Sustainable Energy Strategy. First published in 2009, the draft 2017 – 2025 Strategy sets out four ambitions for Orkney's energy future; • The achievement of ambitious carbon reduction targets • The reduction and er
15/03/2017
The Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland (CIH Scotland) has strengthened its senior team by appointing three new Board members. Joining the company are Natalie Grainger of Home Group Ltd, Paul Murphy of Wheatley Group and Sue Shone of Link Housing. The appointees were introduced at a member'
15/03/2017
Kier Construction is to begin work on a sewer repair project in Angus. The contractor will start carrying out essential sewer repairs and investigations of the sewer network on Airlie Street in Brechin from Monday, 20 March. The five-day scheme involves closing a section of the road near to the ju
14/03/2017
Graham Construction has achieved a major milestone on a £20.2 million student accommodation scheme in Glasgow. The contractor has reached the topping out stage of the Bath Street development, which involves building 330 studio rooms on the site of the former A-Listed Elgin Place Congregational Chur
14/03/2017
Housing Minister Kevin Stewart has announced £70 million in funding is available for the Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) scheme for 2017/18. The initiative will enable a further 1,700 people such first time buyers and priority groups to buy a property. The announcement comes as new figures reveal
14/03/2017
Nearly £80 million is to be invested in South Ayrshire's housing over the next five years, it has been announced. The £79m council investment will see new properties built, as well as play areas improved/expanded and upgrades carried out to the existing housing stock. Over 1,000 properties are als
14/03/2017
Work is to start later this year on a bridge strengthening project in the Scottish Borders. The scheme on the Lowood Bridge will get underway during late summer/autumn 2017. An inspection of the 250-year-old Grade B listed structure last year revealed some deterioration which requires the repair a
14/03/2017
A new multi-million pound community hub is set to be built in Aberdeen. The Tillydrone facility, which will be developed on Hayton Road, has been awarded £1.9m from the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant Fund. The council has already pledged £4.1m towards the scheme. Features of the
14/03/2017
Site preparation works are to begin next week for the A737 Dalry Bypass project in North Ayrshire. The 380,000 sq m site requires over 12km of timber and wire stockproof fencing to prevent livestock from entering the construction site. The 14-week scheme also involves vegetation clearing works, in
14/03/2017
Aberdeenshire Council is inviting residents to find out more information about the £3.5 million Huntly Flood Protection Scheme. A drop-in session will take place later this month to provide local people with an update on the project's progress. The development's contractor, Wills Brothers Civil En
14/03/2017
Morrison Construction has started work to build new classrooms for three schools in Edinburgh. The £2.8 million investment aims to tackle the issue of rising rolls in primary schools. Liberton Primary will benefit from a double storey four classroom new build, whilst refurbishment work will create
14/03/2017
City Gate Construction (CGC) has appointed Gary Tracey as its new Finance Director. Having previously joined CGC as Financial Controller just under two years ago, Mr Tracey has 35 years of experience gained from senior finance and commercial positions in sectors including construction, retail and b
14/03/2017
Contractors George Leslie are to begin upgrading the waste water network in the Dalmarnock area of Glasgow. The scheme involves installing a new sewer pipe along a stretch of Dalmarnock Road near its junction with Birkwood Street. The 12-week project is scheduled to begin on Monday, 20 March. The
13/03/2017
Work has commenced on a development project in Craigmillar, Edinburgh. The 111 homes, located in Craigmillar town centre, will be a mix of social and mid-market rent and are being constructed by Dunedin Canmore, part of Wheatley Group, in partnership with contractor CCG. The one- and two-bedroom
13/03/2017
SSE has announced it is to increase its standard electricity prices. The price rise will come into effect on 28 April, 2017. In a statement, the company said average electricity prices would rise by 14.9% for around 2.8 million customers. However, its gas prices will remain at their current levels
13/03/2017
More than £590 million is to be made available for 2017/18 to increase the supply of affordable homes in Scotland. Local authorities will share £422m to deliver more affordable homes in the communities. The remaining investment will fund national schemes, including support for first time buyers an
13/03/2017
Wood Group has announced that it has reached an agreement to take over Amec Foster Wheeler as part of a £2.2 billion deal. The oil services company, based in Aberdeen, has said that the deal will result in "significant cost and revenue synergies". Under the terms of the all share transaction, Wo
13/03/2017
Proposals to regenerate Clackmannan have been given the green light after the council agreed actions to deliver new affordable housing, community enterprise facilities and streetscape improvements, as well as the relocation of a local business to new premises. Over £5 million will be invested in t
13/03/2017
Demolition work has started on a business property on the A8 in Greenock. Inverclyde Council's building control service is managing the demolition of the factory. It has been proposed to have the work completed as quickly as possible in order to allow the remainder of the A8 road closure to be rem
13/03/2017
Repair work is set to commence on the Old Harbour Wall at Riverside, Stirling. A section of the wall had collapsed, and the repair project will see work on the water pipes at the site begin later this month. Construction works have been planned to start in late April, with all work expected to be
13/03/2017
Scotland's Finance Secretary, Derek Mackay, has confirmed a £15 million investment to develop infrastructure in the country. Applications by Fife and North Ayrshire Councils, through the Tax Incremental Financing scheme (TIF), have been approved and the councils are now set to work with the Scottis
10/03/2017
New figures have revealed Scotland's construction output fell slightly between 2015 and 2016. The Office for National Statistics publication states the industry generated £14.5 billion last year, a slight decline from £14.7bn during 2015. While the housing, private commercial and repair and mainte
10/03/2017
More ambitious climate change targets should be set across all of Scotland's sectors, according to a new Holyrood report. A number of key recommendations on the Scottish Government's Draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) have been outlined by four parliamentary committees. As well as calling for ambitio
10/03/2017
Plans have been approved for a new floating offshore wind farm near Aberdeen. The 50MW Kincardine Offshore Windfarm will be built around 15km south-east of Aberdeen. A total of eight turbines will generate enough electricity to power almost 56,000 homes, as well as saving 94,500 tonnes of CO2 emis
10/03/2017
Plans have been approved for a new student accommodation development in Aberdeen. The 374-bed scheme will be built on an empty brownfield site on John Street. The developer, George Downing Construction, is aiming to start work on site in the coming months, with students scheduled to move into the
10/03/2017
Discover Space UK (DSUK) has applied for funding support to help develop a new spaceport in Campbeltown. DSUK is seeking £40,000 from Argyll and Bute Council to develop a business plan to support the development. If approved, the funding would be awarded from the council's Inward Investment Fund.
10/03/2017
The Scottish Government has awarded a £750,000 grant towards a community hub project in Edinburgh. The scheme will see part of the old tram depot on Leith Walk regenerated into a new community and business hub for local residents. A further £400,000 is being provided by the council towards the dev
09/03/2017
Mott MacDonald has been appointed to draw up detailed designs for the £6 million Inverness Station redevelopment project. The company will work on how the Station's frontage, forecourt and concourse will look before tenders for the construction begin this autumn. Features include enhanced shopping
09/03/2017
A major milestone has been reached on the £2 million Inveraray town centre regeneration scheme. Scaffolding which covered a number of buildings in the town has now been removed and completion is on schedule for March next year. Four of the five priority buildings – The Town House, Chamberlain's Ho
09/03/2017
Plans have been revealed to develop a new bridge over the River Spey as part of the £3 billion A9 dualling scheme. The scheme will see the existing structure and embankment removed, with a new dual carriageway bridge crossing the river, as part of a 16.5km stretch between Crubenmore and Kincraig.
09/03/2017
Fife Council has announced a £10 million investment to improve roads throughout the region until 2019. The additional funding, approved at a council budget meeting last month, will be used to improve: • Urban named roads • Footways in housing precincts • Rural primary routes • The condition of
09/03/2017
More openness and transparency is needed between contractors working on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) and union Unite, according to the organisation. The union made the call after a worker was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an incident on the project on Monday, 06
09/03/2017
A new £25 million fund has been announced to support local projects which regenerate their communities. Nearly 30 schemes will benefit from the joint Scottish Government and COSLA investment, which aims to help inject new life and opportunity into disadvantaged and fragile rural areas. Overall, th
09/03/2017
A new high school in Edinburgh has won two accolades at the Scottish Property Awards. The James Gillespie's High School, which opened in August 2016, secured both Public Building categories; Architectural Excellence and Development of the Year. Designed by JM Architects and built by Morrison Const
09/03/2017
Scottish Renewables' Chief Executive, Niall Stuart, is to step down from his position. Mr Stuart, who has been in the position since September 2009, will leave the post this August to set up his own consultancy focused on strategic communications, policy development and regulatory affairs. Mr Stua
09/03/2017
The Scottish Government has awarded a £650,000 grant towards refurbishing the historic Queen's Hall in Edinburgh. Announcing the funding during a visit to the hall today, 09 March, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop said the money will ensure the 194-year-old building can continue to host the Scottish
09/03/2017
A new app has been launched aimed at inspiring the next generation into considering a career in the construction industry. The Virtual Project Manager takes young people inside an animated 3D world where they are in charge of building new homes. It is part of the Virtual Reality Careers in Constru
08/03/2017
A new £86 million flood alleviation project has been unveiled in Moray. The scheme will protect around 1,130 residential and business premises from flooding from the River Lossie in Elgin. Features include the creation of a series of embankments and flood walls which allow floodwater from the Rive
08/03/2017
CCG has completed work to build a £3 million community facility in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire. The Bearsden Community Hub will bring a wide range of services under one roof including Council Tax, benefits, registration, licensing, housing, general Council enquiries, library services, leisure ser
08/03/2017
Work is continuing on a new £27 million Materials Recycling Facility in Aberdeen. The Altens East centre is being developed by SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, with operations scheduled to begin this summer. The site comprises a Materials Recycling Facility where mixed recyclables, collected from h
08/03/2017
A construction firm has been fined after a worker was left paralysed when he fell at building site in North Lanarkshire. Structural Metal Decks Limited (SMDL) pleaded guilty to breaching Sections 3 (1) and 33 (1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. It was fined £105,000. Airdrie Sheriff Cou
08/03/2017
Breedon has reported a 50% rise in profits in its results for the year ended 31 December 2016. The Group's profits rose to £46.8 million from £31.3 million in 2015, while revenue increased to £454.7m from £318.5m. Other major developments include the multi-million pound acquisition of Hope Constru
08/03/2017
Work on a £111,000 library redevelopment scheme in West Dunbartonshire is now complete. The scheme at Balloch Library has involved improvements to the interior and exterior, as well as digital upgrades. Features include the front entrance of the library being redesigned for improved access and inst
08/03/2017
Scotland TranServ is to begin a £475,000 road improvement project in Dumfries and Galloway. The company will work with DG First and sub-contractor Webfell to address potholes and surface cracking on the A75 between Annan and Gretna. The contractors will use the Crack and Seat method to improve the
08/03/2017
Kinellan Building Ltd has completed work to build new 'affordable' housing in the Highlands. The former disused schoolhouse in Achiltibuie has been redeveloped into two new flats on behalf of the Highlands Small Communities Housing Trust (HSCHT). The scheme was jointed funded by the Coigach Commun
08/03/2017
A £57,000 road improvement project is to begin in Fife. The council will start resurfacing the carriageway on North Street, Glenrothes from Monday, 13 March. The two-week scheme involves road closures from 10pm on Monday to 6am on Saturday. Diversions will be in place. Cllr John Wincott said: "We
08/03/2017
Work on a £172,000 golf clubhouse refurbishment project in South Ayrshire is now complete. The scheme at Girvan Golf Clubhouse involved a full internal upgrade at the Clubhouse, including the dining room, bar, locker rooms, a new disabled WC and showers. In addition, the entrance area and corridor
07/03/2017
A Scottish Water contractor working on the new Aberdeen bypass has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Emergency services were called to Milltimber Brae following reports a man had been crushed by part of a pipe just before 11am on Monday, 06 March. It is understood the worker's injuries
07/03/2017
Commercial property developer Ramoyle Developments has purchased the former Burgh Yard site in Galashiels. With the deal now completed, plans are in place to redevelop the one hectare site with a new hotel, restaurants and housing. The Burgh Yard formerly housed a petrol station and associated gar
07/03/2017
Ogilvie Construction is continuing work to build a £17 million Centre of Excellence in Aberdeen. The new school is being built on Howes Road and scheduled for completion in August. The Orchard Brae facility will act as a hub for best practice in supporting pupils from across Aberdeen with Addition
07/03/2017
Lakehouse has won a £39 million contract to install 400,000 meters across the West Midlands. The company will install smart and 'business as usual' meters on behalf of ScottishPower. The four-year contract will commence on 01 May. The deal is in addition to Lakehouse's £37m domestic smart meter co
07/03/2017
CCG is continuing work to build a new £6.45 million luxury care home in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire. The Abbotsford House Luxury Suites project is being delivered for Morrison Community Care on Craighton Road. Features will include: • 45 Luxury Suites • Four restaurants • Four lounges • Pri
07/03/2017
Work is to commence on a new road as part of the £745 million Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. Main contractor Aberdeen Road Limited is planning to carry out substantial works on the A944 at South Kingswells over the next two weekends (Friday, 10 March – Mo
07/03/2017
The Highland Council is to meet this week to discuss investing £1 million in the region's roads infrastructure. The local authority will decide whether £1m of a recent £2m Scottish Government grant will be allocated towards roads. In addition, the 2017 Strategic Timber Transport Fund (STTF) is to
07/03/2017
Renfewshire Council has started work to build a new £2.7 million museum store on Paisley's high street. The facility will house tens of thousands of items from the museum collection not on display in the main museum and is being developed as part of Paisley's bid to be UK City of Culture in 2021.
07/03/2017
A new £1.8 million community centre has been opened in Inverclyde. The council-funded Inverkip Community Centre includes a multi-purpose community hall, changing rooms, library, training centre and meeting room. The building has been designed as an 'internal street' to provide access to all areas
07/03/2017
Contractor WH Malcolm Ltd has started work to build a new synthetic pitch in Fife. The new 60m x 40m pitch is being developed in Wallsgreen Park, Cardenden. The project, which is being funded by the council, is expected to be complete in May. Cllr Mark Hood said: "Investing in quality pitches acr
06/03/2017
Plans have been revealed to build over 600 new homes in Glasgow. Residential investor Get Living has completed the purchase of a 7.5-acre site in the Merchant City district, with outline planning consent in place for the new housing. Work will now start on detailed planning for the neighbourhood,
06/03/2017
Plans have been revealed to build a new 80-place national women's prison in Stirling. The facility will be located on the existing Cornton Vale site and contractors are now being invited to submit their bids for construction work. The Scottish Prison Service are seeking a firm for a two-stage Desi
06/03/2017
A new £5.8 million town regeneration scheme is to be launched next week in Aberdeenshire. Fraserburgh 2021 is a Townscape Heritage and Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) which focuses on restoring and enhancing the town. Features include a repair programme for priority buildings, a small
06/03/2017
A £1.9 million golf clubhouse refurbishment project has been completed in South Ayrshire. The council carried out the renovation at the Troon Links Clubhouse. Works included transforming the front of the building with new paving, steps and accessible ramps. In addition, the roof has also been repl
06/03/2017
Plans have been revealed to regenerate a former steelworks site in North Lanarkshire. The council has agreed to invest £1.7 million to redevelop Ravenscraig as the next phase of the area's regeneration. Since 2006, more than £200m has been invested in Ravenscraig, creating a state-of-the-art campu
06/03/2017
Kier is continuing work to build the new £25 million Ayr Academy in South Ayrshire. As part of the project, a series of behind the scenes visits have been taking place with pupils, elected members and senior council officials ahead of the school's opening this August. Construction on the new Acade
06/03/2017
Work has started on a new 'affordable' housing scheme in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire. The 42-week project, which is being delivered by CCG on behalf of Sanctuary Scotland, involves building 24 new flats on Hume Road, Seafar. CCG will use its Closed Panel Timber Frame System to deliver the units
06/03/2017
Ground investigation work is to begin next week as part of the £3 billion A9 Dualling programme. The three-week scheme will take place on the carriageway between Tomatin and Moy. Work is to begin on Monday, 13 March. A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: "This ground investigation is needed to g
06/03/2017
Work on a £2 million school refurbishment project in East Dunbartonshire is now complete. The scheme was carried out at Holy Family Primary in Lenzie. Features included essential structural repairs to the Boghead Road building alongside significant refurbishment work. As part of the project, pupi
06/03/2017
Work has started on a £68,000 road resurfacing scheme in Fife. The council is repairing the Woodside Road in Glenrothes for up to two weeks. The road will be closed from Monday to Friday and be removed at the weekend. Diversions will be in place. Cllr John Wincott said: "We maintain over 2,400 km
06/03/2017
Used construction equipment, industrial plant and agricultural machinery, the majority of which was previously deployed in the UK, was snapped up by bidders from across Europe and further afield at the recent two‑day auction in Dromore, Northern Ireland on 17/18 February which achieved a final
03/03/2017
Work has started to develop an advanced auto-components plant at the Fort William aluminium smelter site in the Highlands. GFG Alliance companies, Liberty British Aluminium and SIMEC Lochaber Power, have started developing the site as part of a £120 million first phase investment in the area, which
03/03/2017
Outline design plans have been approved for a new flood protection scheme in the Scottish Borders. The project in Hawick aims to protect around 600 homes and businesses from flooding via the River Teviot. With outline designs now agreed, the publication of the scheme will take place in April. Th
03/03/2017
Plans have been submitted for the final phase of a major regeneration project in Glasgow. Architectural practice Holmes Miller has unveiled details for the last stage of the £220 million scheme at Oatlands. The application includes 320 flats and the refurbishment of Richmond Park, which includes a
03/03/2017
A new in-house model for developers and investors is to be created in Edinburgh. The new 'one stop shop', which will retain the flexibility to work through external companies and joint ventures, will impact upon the Council's arms-length development company (EDI) and associated companies Parc Craig
03/03/2017
Glasgow City Council has approved plans to build 350 new homes in Govanhill. The £6.4 million scheme will be channeled through housing associations over the next four years. Eight sites have already been identified for development in the area, with the homes scheduled to be completed in 2020/21.
03/03/2017
New research has revealed nearly 17% of the Scottish renewable energy sector's workforce will be lost over the next 12 months. The survey, carried out by Scottish Renewables, reveals companies are anticipating one sixth of the sector's workforce will be let go due to changes and closures of various
03/03/2017
Demolition work is to begin as part of a redevelopment project in Bridgeton, Glasgow. The former Church House building on Boden Street will be levelled as part of an industrial re-development by Clyde Gateway. The works are expected to last up to three weeks. Alison Brown, Senior Project Manager (
03/03/2017
Glasgow City Council has approved plans to build a new primary school in the North of the city. The scheme, which will include community sports facilities, will be developed to meet projected future demand for primary school places due to regeneration in the greater Maryhill area. The site at Kelv
02/03/2017
The Scottish Government has revealed details of a new major design contract as part of the £3 billion A9 Dualling Programme. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been published for a £100 million scheme over a 9.5km section between Luncarty to Birnam. Design work is continuing across the rest of
02/03/2017
The final railway footbridge has been installed as part of the £742 million Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP). The structure, located over the railway near Niddry Castle in Winchburgh, marks the 60th bridge to be replaced on the route, clearing the way for electrification of the railwa
02/03/2017
Nearly 2,000 new construction apprentices were trained in Scotland last year, according to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). New figures have revealed CITB Scotland directly trained 1,925 new Modern Apprentices, up 35% from 1,422 apprentices in 2011 and a six-year high for the sector
02/03/2017
Plans to increase the maximum fee level for planning applications are being opposed by Scottish home builders. Under the proposals, the maximum fee level for planning applications will rise to £125,000. However, Homes for Scotland (HfS) Planning Director Tammy Adams said while home builders do not
02/03/2017
A project to redevelop Inverness' cycling infrastructure has reached the next stage of Sustrans Scotland's Community Links PLUS competition. The 'Inverness Active Travel Network' design aims to strengthen the existing network that connects all of the city's communities with the centre. In addition,
02/03/2017
Robertson Partnership Homes is set to start work on a new housing development in North Lanarkshire. The company has been appointed to build 14 new two-bedroom cottage flats, as well as a new park and ride car park, on the site of the former Alexandra Primary School in Cairnhill, Airdrie. The site
02/03/2017
Plans have been approved to build a new primary school in Torry, Aberdeen. The new facility will include early learning and childcare facilities, with plans in place to build a new Community Hub on the site of Torry Academy. Cllr Angela Taylor said: "This is great news for Torry. Not only are we g
02/03/2017
Work has started on a new housing project in Stirling. The council is developing four one-bedroom and four two-bedroom cottage flats in two blocks, on the former Riverside swimming pool site. The James Street development will be built to the latest energy efficiency standards, with completed flats
02/03/2017
Lightways (Contractors) is to start a mast light replacement project on the A82 Dalnottar Interchange. The company will replace 16 ageing high mast lights with brighter, more energy efficiency modern alternatives. Work is scheduled to begin at 8pm on Friday, 03 March. Work will continue until Tues
02/03/2017
Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) is continuing work on a £11.3 million water infrastructure upgrade scheme in Inverclyde. The contractor is installing around seven miles of new water mains between Greenock Water Treatment Works (WTW) and thousands of customers in Port Glasgow, Greenock, Kilmacolm and
01/03/2017
Morrison Construction has been selected to build a new £18.6 million primary school in East Lothian. The contractor was appointed by development partner Hub South East and work is scheduled to be complete by autumn 2018. Phase one of the new Wallyford Primary will be built as part of the new St Cl
01/03/2017
A major milestone has been reached on the £80.11 million V&A Museum of Design project in Dundee. A topping-out ceremony has taken place to mark the highest point of construction of the scheme, which is on schedule to open in 2018. Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the multi-million pound
01/03/2017
Hundreds of millions of pounds is set to be invested in Her Majesty's Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde. An agreement has been signed between the UK Government, Royal Navy and Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership which will see the Naval Base developed as a Royal Navy Submarine Centre of Specialisa
01/03/2017
Eildon Housing Association (HA) is planning to build 55 new homes in the Scottish Borders. A feasibility study by the HA has identified the former Earlston High School site for the potential development, which could be completed in 2019/2020. Other proposals include a new play-park at a nearby site
01/03/2017
Work has started on a £70,000 roads improvement project in Fife. The council is improving road safety at four locations on the A917 between Upper Largo and Crail. The schemes include: • Drumeldrie - speed reduction measures • The Elie junction and bend west of Colinsburgh - improved signing • A
01/03/2017
Over 80 new 'affordable' homes are to be built by Elderpark Housing Association (HA) in South Glasgow. The £12 million scheme will see a mix of 82 houses and flats built at the site Nethan Street, Govan. Each house will have front and back gardens, with flats having a south facing balcony. The pro
01/03/2017
Stirling Council has reached a milestone on its ongoing investment in renewable technology across the region. The 1,500th solar photovoltaic panel has been installed on a new build bungalow in Firs Crescent, Bannockburn. The installation is one of 50 properties that are also piloting the addition
01/03/2017
Work to repair war memorials in East Dunbartonshire is now complete. The structures in Kirkintilloch and Lennoxtown have been returned to their former glory thanks to a £120,000 conservation and repair works scheme. The project was carried out by specialists Hall Conservation Ltd, with funding all
01/03/2017
Wood Group has completed topside modifications on subsea tie-back project for Statoil in the Norwegian North Sea. The Aberdeen-based firm delivered the scheme for Statoil's Gullfaks Rimfaksdalen project three months ahead of schedule, resulting in significant cost savings. The contract, which was
01/03/2017
Independent Chartered Accountants company, Campbell Dallas, is set to open a new office next week in Perth. The new office represents more than £1 million of investment in the city and will help create 50 new jobs over the next two years. Chairman Ian Williams said the expansion is being made due
