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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for November 2018
30/11/2018
The former CAB office at 103 Academy Street in Inverness has been converted into four 1 bedroom flats for rent, the Highland Council has announced. The project was developed by ARK Estates and WGC Scotland was the main contractor. The Council remains on track to provide much-needed affordable home
30/11/2018
The Erskine Bridge has been awarded Category A status by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) after it was recognised as being of special architectural interest. The Erskine Bridge, officially opened in 1972, is one of Scotland's most architecturally and technically designed bridges of the post-war
30/11/2018
East Dunbartonshire Council has announced a consultation on a proposed Local Development Plan. The Local Development Plan 2 (LDP) will set the future use and protection of land in East Dunbartonshire by establishing where new development should be. It covers issues of housing, transport, town centr
30/11/2018
McLaughlin and Harvey has been appointed to deliver a flood protection scheme for Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire Council has announced following a detailed and rigorous competitive tender process. The contract is being run as an "NEC option C target cost contract", which means financial risks are shared
30/11/2018
Arc-Tech has completed a specialist contract in Edinburgh with the delivery of a specialist service solution for a new waste transfer centre on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council. Located north of the city centre, the Seafield Depot Phase 2 project was completed this autumn and included the in
30/11/2018
More than £1 million has now been awarded this year to support crofters in rural and remote communities to get better housing. Under the latest round of Croft House Grant awards, a further 11 crofters will share over £363,000 to build or improve their homes, with the intention of helping to retain
30/11/2018
A joint commitment to deliver large-scale employment opportunities and a long-term future use for the Michelin Dundee site will be signed between the Scottish Government, working group partners and Michelin Group management. The declaration, to be signed by the end of the year, will see both partie
30/11/2018
Two community asset transfers have been approved by councillors – Marine Park in Lossiemouth, and the bowling green and tennis courts in Portknockie were given the thumbs up by Moray Council's Policy and Resources committee to transfer ownership to community bodies. Action Marine Park submitted the
29/11/2018
Glasgow City Council has approved acceptance of the Heritage Lottery Fund award for the canal project. This funding is for the development of a Cultural Heritage Arts Strategy for the canal area in Glasgow, as part of a wider HLF Great Places project with almost £520,000 funding from the HLF, Glasg
29/11/2018
The Highland Council has announced a consultation on plans for the future development of Academy Street, Inverness, and complement a planned major upgrade of the railway station and revamp of the Victorian Market. HITRANS, the regional transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands, is launchi
29/11/2018
Funding of almost £8 million has been secured for the repair of the private sector housing stock and adaptation works for disabled people in Glasgow, following a committee decision by the council. Under the council's Private Sector Housing Grant (PSHG) programme funding will be allocated to disable
29/11/2018
Fife Council's Development Plan Team has won a prestigious award in the Scottish Government's Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning 2018 (SAQP 2018). Now in their nineteenth year, the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning are one of the Scottish Government's most prestigious annual awards and c
29/11/2018
Falkirk Council has announced that demolition work has begun on Bainsford's 'Big Bar' on David's Loan following concerns around public safety. A road closure will begin on David's Loan from Monday 03 December with a signed diversion in place for drivers via Carronside Street, Haugh Street and Carro
29/11/2018
The Empty Homes Service shared by Angus and Dundee councils has won a prestigious national award in recognition of its success at bringing vacant property back into use. The service, run by Empty Homes Officer Sean Maxwell since its creation in 2015, has been named Outstanding Service at the Howden
29/11/2018
Construction on a new heritage trail in Banff and Macduff has begun with the installation of eight interpretation panels in the two towns. The project, part of the Regeneration Action plans for both towns, aims to increase local awareness of their culture and history, promote physical activity and
29/11/2018
Aberdeen City Council has announced plans to extend its employability support programme for up to another four years. Progress through Positive Partnerships, which is led by the council's City Growth team and delivered in conjunction with third, public and private sector partners, was formally laun
29/11/2018
McLaughlin & Harvey has announced its membership of The 5% Club, reaffirming its commitment to driving momentum into the recruitment of apprentices, graduates and sponsored students. The 5% Club is a movement of more than 300 employers providing 'earn and learn' opportunities to develop the skills
29/11/2018
A £5 million upgrade of the water network in Dundee has been completed by the Caledonia Water Alliance on behalf of Scottish Water. The work started on the ground in the west end of the city in May 2016 and recently finished in the Hilltown area. Some of the mains refurbished were over 100 years ol
28/11/2018
East Ayrshire Council's Cabinet has announced ambitious plans for affordable housing to realise their vision that – "Everyone in East Ayrshire can afford access to a quality home that meets their needs and aspirations, and is located within a safe and attractive neighbourhood in which they are proud
28/11/2018
Work on a landmark development to reinvigorate the heart of Inverness, creating new homes and new business opportunities has begun, the Highland Council have announced. Over the next 16 months, the derelict building at 79 Academy Street, formerly known as Farm Foods, will be demolished and the prim
28/11/2018
Argyll and Bute Council's Empty Homes officer, Kelly Ferns, has been named Outstanding Individual at the Howdens Scottish Empty Homes Champions of the Year Awards for her commitment and dedication to empty homes work. Her collaborative approach and passion as well as consistent results were recognis
28/11/2018
Eleven new build affordable homes, specially designed for elderly and disabled people, have been completed by CCG. New tenant, Melissa Berretti and her two-year-old daughter, Sofia, who uses a wheelchair, welcomed visitors from East Ayrshire Council to their new home at Cassillis Court, Dalrymple.
28/11/2018
Morrison Construction has celebrated surpassing a major milestone for the £37m Cumbernauld Academy and Cumbernauld Theatre project. The project, which is being undertaken with development partner hub South West and North Lanarkshire Council, has progressed to the weathertight stage. The character
28/11/2018
A number of notable archaeological finds, including a cannonball, have been uncovered during excavation work at Old Stamp Office Close on High Street in Edinburgh. The work, being carried out by Maxi, has so far identified the remains of two properties demolished sometime after the 1890's, along wi
28/11/2018
The draft Brexit agreement "will make Scotland poorer", according to analysis by the Scottish government. The proposed Brexit deal, still to be voted on in the House of Commons, could cost the equivalent of £1,600 for each person in Scotland by 2030, compared to continued EU membership. But it is n
28/11/2018
Scottish Water has completed an upgrade to its water mains network in South Lanarkshire ahead of schedule, improving its service to customers in the area. The utility provider has invested almost £525,000 in upgrading approximately 2.6 miles of pipework along the local water mains network in Dalser
27/11/2018
Children involved in the StreetsAhead Tranent project have been awarded a top award at the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning. A delegation of children from the project collected the Children and Young People's Award from Kevin Stewart MSP, Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning.
27/11/2018
More premises across East Dunbartonshire can now upgrade to faster fibre broadband through the £428 million Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband rollout. Thanks to the programme, more than 14,230 East Dunbartonshire premises are now able to connect to the Digital Scotland network, with more coverag
27/11/2018
A shift towards rapid rehousing will see homeless people housed in long-term and settled accommodation solutions that meets their needs as quickly as possible, the Scottish Government has announced. The settled accommodation solutions is one of the key aims in the Ending Homelessness Together Actio
27/11/2018
Ambitious plans for a new £8.1 million health and care centre in Aberdeen are to be unveiled in a series of public drop-ins starting this week. Events will be held in Denburn, Mastrick, Northfield, and Rosemount over the next two weeks to showcase the planned development in the Greenferns area, on
27/11/2018
More than two thirds of residents in Glasgow, Stirling and Perth want protected space for cycling, according to the UK's most comprehensive assessment of cycling in cities, Bike Life. The reports, which are produced by Sustrans in partnership with Glasgow, Stirling and Perth and Kinross Councils an
27/11/2018
The average rent for a two bedroom property rose in the past year in all but four areas across Scotland, according to the latest figures from the Scottish Government. Increases ranged from 0.3% in Perth and Kinross to 6.5% in Lothian. The areas that didn't see an increase include Aberdeen and Shire
27/11/2018
Two former care homes and the site of a day care centre are to be sold by West Dunbartonshire Council for almost £1million. Councillors at this week's Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development Committee were told that buyers had been secured for Dalreoch House and Willox Park, both in D
27/11/2018
The City of Edinburgh Council has welcomed the first tenants to a new social housing scheme across the city. Construction of the homes is ongoing as part of a project to provide hundreds of affordable flats and houses on seven small brownfield sites across Edinburgh. At the end of September keys w
27/11/2018
Legal & General has agreed to fund the development of new high-quality student accommodation block to a top Scottish University. Lincam Pentland Ltd, a subsidiary of award winning Edinburgh housebuilder S1 Developments Limited, has completed the sale of the proposed new 315 room (359 bed) student
27/11/2018
Almost 400 delegates from over 100 cities will take part in one of the most prestigious conferences in Europe at this year's EUROCITIES hosted at the EICC between 28 – 30 November. The three day event will explore how culture and creativity can deliver successful, inclusive and prosperous cities th
26/11/2018
The Highland Council has announced that the contract to build a brand new secondary school for Alness Academy has been awarded and the project is under way. The Design and Build, Development Agreement (DBDA) will provide a new building for 660 pupils and will be equipped with sports facilities, two
26/11/2018
South Ayrshire Council has welcomed the "good progress" being made in the the demolition works ahead of the new Ayr Grammar project. The ambitious project to create a new home for Ayr Grammar Primary School at the site of one of the town's most recognisable landmarks is now well underway. A large s
26/11/2018
Fife Council has welcomed the signing of the Tay Cities Deal Investment, which aims to fund more than 20 major projects and create over 6,000 jobs across Tayside and Fife. Under the deal £37 million of investment will be ploughed into local tourism and culture and some £25 million will be invested
26/11/2018
Aberdeen City Council has announced that the preferred location for the second Cruyff Court has been identified, with Tullos in line to benefit from the £300,000 community facility. Aberdeen City Council, the Denis Law Legacy Trust and the Cruyff Foundation are working partnership to lead the proje
26/11/2018
Marshall Construction has begun work on a 21-bedroom extension at the South Queensferry Premier Inn over three storeys, including linen stores, plant room, drainage, services and external works. The scheme is due for completion in February 2019. The Premier Inn chain is owned by Whitbread, which op
26/11/2018
BAM has completed a new primary school in the playground of the existing school on Liberton Street, designed to accommodate up to 231 pupils and featuring an inspiring learning environment, a multi-use games hall and administration offices. During construction the existing school remained operation
26/11/2018
Morrison Construction built Newbattle Community Campus, has won the award for Technologies: Transforming learning, teaching and the curriculum at the Education Buildings Scotland Awards. The win came at the end of the first day of the Education Buildings Scotland Conference in Edinburgh, bringing e
26/11/2018
Leaving the EU and ending freedom of movement could cost Scotland £2 billion in tax revenues, External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop has warned. Each EU citizen coming to live and work in Scotland contributes, on average, £10,400 per year in tax. The UK Government's proposed Brexit deal is expect
23/11/2018
Kier Construction Scotland has been appointed to take forward a £9.7m redevelopment of the six-storey high, Category B listed Wolfson Building on behalf of the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. This forms part of an overall investment of £15.5m into the Wolfson Building to establish it as the cent
23/11/2018
The City of Edinburgh Council has pledged its commitment to support and promote the success of the John Muir Way, a 215km route stretching from the east to the west coast of Scotland. Council Leader Adam McVey, Depute Leader Councillor Cammy Day, and Chief Executive, Andrew Kerr, were joined by Kei
23/11/2018
Argyll And Bute Council has announced a development opportunity in Campbeltown at the former council offices at Witchburn Road. The building, close to the town centre, enjoys a views towards Ben Gullion. It requires some renovation but has the potential for a characterful renovation to either resid
23/11/2018
Aberdeenshire Council has given its commitment to deliver The Faithlie Centre, Saltoun Square, in Fraserburgh. The Faithlie Centre restoration is a key project in the development of the Fraserburgh 2021 Regeneration Scheme. The multi-million pound project was approved by councillors in November 201
23/11/2018
Volunteers are being sought to help survey the array of open spaces across Aberdeen – ranging from playparks to award-winning formal parks. Volunteers would be conducting an open space audit which is important as it assesses the quality and quantity of open space across the city and the results wil
23/11/2018
Registration is now open for the Academy 9 Conference, which will take place on 19-20 March, 2019 at the MacDonald Aviemore Resort in Aviemore. Transport Scotland's £3 billion A9 Dualling programme between Perth and Inverness is inspiring the next generation of engineering talent through Academy9.
23/11/2018
The draft Brexit deal has been described as a "blind leap into the unknown" which could leave Scotland's £16 billion EU-related export sector facing trade barriers and "years of damaging uncertainty", Constitutional Relations Secretary Michael Russell has said. More than half of Scotland's internat
22/11/2018
Moray Council has agreed its proposed Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan, which aims to end homelessness and rough sleeping. The five-year will now be submitted to the Scottish Government. It outlines the steps it will take, including increasing the overall supply of social housing re-lets, especially
22/11/2018
Active Stirling and Stirling Council has announced that all swimming pools at The PEAK are to be closed until March 2019 due to urgent emergency repair works. Problems with the concrete layers of the main pool were discovered during planned repair and cleaning works on 12 November and both Active S
22/11/2018
Shetland Islands Council has announced a final public event to allow people to express their views on proposed development for the village. Earlier this year, 'Re-create Scalloway' community workshops and engagement sessions with a variety of age groups brought forward a number of aspirations. Thes
22/11/2018
Orkney Island has had an offer to purchase the islands of Faray, Holm of Faray and Red Holm accepted and are expected to take ownership in early 2019. The islands are being acquired because they offer significant development opportunity, with funds to come from the Councils Strategic Reserve Fund.
22/11/2018
Partners in the £700 million Tay Cities Region Deal have gathered in Perth to sign up to deliver the Heads of Terms for the agreement. Representatives of the UK and Scottish governments joined four local council leaders and business and academic chiefs at Perth & Kinross Council HQ to sign the Head
22/11/2018
Aberdeenshire Council has announced that the Fettecairn Arch will will closed for five days next week to allow for improvement works to be completed. Works undertaken last month could not be completed due to the delay in the delivery of materials and components for the project. Now that the goods
21/11/2018
The Scottish Government will invest a further £1 billion in rebuilding and refurbishing schools, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced. The new funding, which will kick in from 2021 when the current school building programme ends, will benefit around 50,000 pupils - in addition to the 60
21/11/2018
SSE Director of Generation Development, Paul Cooley, on 15 years of Offshore Wind. Back in 2003 we first dipped our toes into the offshore wind industry with the co-development of the relatively small Arklow Bank Phase 1 project in Ireland. Fast forward fifteen years and SSE currently has the lar
21/11/2018
Weir Engineering Services (WES) has partnered with a UK based power station as part of a project to convert their plant from a coal-fired to a biomass-fired power station which will allow the plant to supply the National Grid with up to 390 Megawatts of low-carbon electricity. The project included
21/11/2018
Renowned motivational speaker Eddie Woods of Karrdale has been confirmed to address the Scottish Civils Training Group (SCTG) at Hampden Park, Glasgow, on Tuesday 04 December. There will be morning and afternoon sessions with lunch in between and the SCTG are encouraging companies to bring their op
21/11/2018
The Highland Council has announced an investment of more than £4.2 million into carrying out improvements to its housing stock in Caithness. The Caithness Committee Councillors agreed a two year Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme that will see £4,204,420 spent on making improvements to Caith
21/11/2018
Moray Council have called on housing applicants and tenants to have their say on an allocations policy. Earlier this year a draft policy was consulted on, with more than 250 responses informing the revised policy which went before councillors today. Feedback on the proposed allocations policy is b
21/11/2018
North Lanarkshire Council welcomed the latest Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) report, which confirms that their housing service is achieving high rates of performance. Their work in the categories of homes and rents; tenant satisfaction; quality and maintenance of homes; neighbourhoods and value f
21/11/2018
Inverclyde Council has warned of severe delays due to resurfacing work on the M898. The £400,000 project on the southbound carriageway between the bridge and the M8 is part of Scotland's strategic trunk road maintenance programme. In order for the work to be carried out as quickly and safely as po
21/11/2018
The Leader of Glasgow City Council, Councillor Susan Aitken returned to the south side of Glasgow to see how work is progressing on the brand new 156 home Riverford Gardens in Pollokshaws. CCG (Scotland) Ltd is delivering the project through the private housing arm of the construction group called
21/11/2018
Scottish Water has advised customers in Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow of work that will be carried out to improve the existing water infrastructure in the area. On Monday 26 November, work to upgrade 83 metres of pipes begins on Pollokshaws Road and is expected to last for approximately three weeks. Th
20/11/2018
LAR Housing Trust has appointed Clark Contracts to convert Westwood House, an empty office building on the city's Gorgie Road, into 47 mid market rental flats. LAR purchased Westwood House, which had been lying empty for five years, in December 2017 for an undisclosed sum and secured planning permi
20/11/2018
Angus Council has announced a new 5-year Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan (RRTP), which aims to address homelessness more proactively by focusing on prevention, moving people through temporary accommodation to permanent housing more quickly and by improving the support people receive through better j
20/11/2018
Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) has announced the completion of new homes at Tom Na Ba in Galson. Officially opening the completed development, MSP Alasdair Allan, said: "It was great to visit Katie in her new house today, and was an honour to declare all four new houses at Tom na Ba officially
20/11/2018
Homes managed by the Kincardie Housing Co-Operative are to be transferred to Grampian Housing Association, the Scottish Housing Regulator has announced. The Regulator took this decision after 70% of Kincardine's tenants who responded to a consultation were in favour of the transfer. The consultatio
20/11/2018
Councillor Caro Wild, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Transport, discusses how Cardiff's transport system needs to change. The South Wales Metro will bring together around £2 billion worth of rail investment into South East Wales, modernising a network that has been stuck in the dark ages
20/11/2018
A three month repair programme to ensure the long-term future of a bridge in Stow has been completed. The £250,000 refurbishment works to Station Bridge began in August 2018, with single lane access available for vehicles and a temporary footbridge installed to continue to provide pedestrian access
20/11/2018
Dundee City Council's carbon footprint has been reduced by 6% in the past 12 months according to new figures. The reduction, highlighted in a report approved by councillors, is the fifth consecutive year that there has been a drop. John Alexander convener of Dundee City Council's policy and resour
20/11/2018
The Clackmannanshire Commission has welcomed a number of proposals received as part of their call for submissions for the City Regional Deal. The Commission issued a call last month for submissions for up to £8 million that the UK government has committed for local capital projects to boost innovat
20/11/2018
Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) has announced that planning permission has been secured for a new city centre quarter on the banks of the River Clyde. When complete the development will provide one million square feet of Grade A office space, residential accommodation and a mix of local amenities and
20/11/2018
The government has announced an ambitious programme to dual the A96 from Inverness to Aberdeen by 2030. The preferred option for the Hardmuir to Fochabers scheme is to go on public display in December. Starting on 04 December in Elgin the local community and road users will be able to view and com
19/11/2018
Angus Council has announced plans to invest more than £44 million from the Affordable Housing Supply Programme to be used to build affordable homes. The council said that its ambition, set out in our Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP), is to deliver more than 600 new affordable homes in Angus
19/11/2018
Dornoch Area Community Interest Company's (DACIC) proposal to create a Community Development Manager Post has been approved by the Sutherland County Committee. DACIC was set up in 2007 as a voluntary organisation to enhance and develop the economy and community of the Sutherland town. The Company
19/11/2018
Construction work has officially commenced in the Cambusbarron area, with Bannockburn set to follow in the New Year, as part of a project to transform Stirling into one of the world's most digitally connected cities. Stirling is celebrating a major milestone in its digital transformation after work
19/11/2018
Resurfacing works on the M74 Northbound between Draffan and Lochhead has been announced by Scotland TranServ. As part of Transport Scotland's strategic trunk road management programme, in order for the £325k project to be completed as quickly and safely as possible, it will be necessary to implemen
19/11/2018
South Ayrshire Council has announced the appointment of a dedicated project officer to help support the regeneration and growth of the town centre. Robert Robertson – who lives in South Ayrshire – is the newest member of the team working with partners, key stakeholders and the public to develop pro
19/11/2018
Kirkintilloch Town Hall has been officially reopened following an extensive regeneration project, which blends "past, present and future in the heart of the community". The B-listed building has been rejuvenated into a flexible centre for heritage, arts, culture and community use. The town hall of
19/11/2018
Interest free loans are now available to homeowners with a property that has been empty for more than six months, East Ayrshire Council has announced. Scottish Government funding was secured by the Council to tackle empty homes in East Ayrshire and bring them back to life. Homeowners can apply to t
19/11/2018
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has announced that work on the first phase of the Coastal Path project around Point and Sandwick is underway. The path will help to open better access and stimulate economic/social activity including new nature, cultural and historical based tourism and in particular out o
19/11/2018
Progress on pilot plans to improve outcomes for residents in Elgin and Buckie has been published. Interim reports for New Elgin East and Buckie Central East's Local Outcome Improvement Plans have now been reported to the Moray Community Planning Board, ahead of further community engagement events t
19/11/2018
Advance Construction Scotland (ACS) is delighted to announce that Structureseal Services has been awarded the Constructionline Gold Accreditation. This gives ACS clients the confidence in knowing that they are dealing with a company that is ethically and environmentally responsible and recognises t
16/11/2018
Interserve has been awarded a £5 million design and construct contract by Transport Scotland to realign a stretch of a key route of the A737. Works undertaken by Interserve will include the off-line construction of a one-kilometre section of carriageway situated between Beith and Dalry along with n
16/11/2018
East Dunbartonshire Council has announced plans to build three new early years facilities, representing an investment of more than £4.5 million. The three centres, in Bearsden, Kirkintilloch and Milngavie, will help the Council deliver on the Scottish Government pledge to increase early learning an
16/11/2018
South Ayrshire Council has announced a public consultation on proposals to transform Ayr town centre "for many years to come". The Council want the public to have their say on ideas which include high-quality and attractive public spaces, a new town centre leisure facility, new housing adjacent to
16/11/2018
Orkney Islands Council has announced that it will run a test of the new Kirkwall Harbour flood prevention scheme. The Council is advising that flood gates will be deployed for a short time on Tuesday 20 November. This will have a temporary impact on the Waterfront West-Shapinsay Slip carpark and t
16/11/2018
Argyll and Bute Council has welcomed the Scottish Government's commitment to identify a permanent solution to bring an end to disruption on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful, in addition to the current mitigation measures. Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Michael Matheso
16/11/2018
A new charter is encouraging employers to treat workers fairly and be mindful of their safety if they are unable to get to work during extreme weather. Following the 'beast from the east' snow storm earlier this year, the Fair Work Charter for Severe Weather provides guiding principles to help empl
15/11/2018
Plans to create a new community in South Ayrshire are now well underway as work to transform a prominent gap site in Ayr gathers pace. The South Ayrshire Council project will see 26 properties built on the site of the former Whitletts Primary. The £3.9 million plans will see a mix of homes built,
15/11/2018
Holmes Miller has submitted a Planning Application on behalf of Kelvin Properties for a residential development on vacant ground at Shawlands Bowling Club. The development, located off Pollokshaws Road and bordering a bowling green, offers 34 units for private sale with associated landscaping, priv
15/11/2018
Work to construct the Council's new high-tech heating system in Clydebank has officially begun. The ambitious £15million project, which is part of the regeneration of the former John Brown Shipyard, will see the area's homes, businesses and some public buildings heated by water taken from the Clyde
15/11/2018
Moray Council's planning committee has issued the warning that "unauthorised developments will not be tolerated in Moray", after the committee was forced to take enforcement action against homeowners in Cullen and Forres Conservation Areas. These residents ignored planning regulations, which are in
15/11/2018
The Highland Council has announced the temporary closure of the A862 Telford Street and U4093 Lochalsh Road in Inverness from Monday 19 November until Friday 23 November 2018. The closure will apply during the hours of 09:00 and 18:00. The roads will be closed in the interest of public safety to e
15/11/2018
CCG Asset Management, the planned maintenance division of the CCG Group, has completed a kitchen renewals contract for Thenue Housing Association. Works were undertaken to 103 properties in the Cranhill and Blackhill area of Glasgow over a three-month period. The contract has been delivered as par
15/11/2018
Ogilvie Construction has achieved the Gold Medal following their fifth successive Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) in this year’' internationally renowned RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards. The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, which is the longest-run
15/11/2018
SP Energy Networks has officially submitted a planning application for their proposals to deliver an £18 million project to enhance the electricity network in North Shropshire. Following two years of design work and consultation with the local community, a Development Consent Order (DCO) has been l
15/11/2018
Mackenzie Construction have been recognised by the Considerate Contractor Scheme for their 'Performance Beyond Compliance', for works carried out on behalf of Scottish Water Horizons. The 35 hectare site is being developed to provide hundreds of new homes for Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, as we
15/11/2018
A Scottish Borders Council joint programme to help young and unemployed people gain construction skills has been recognised at a national awards ceremony. The Construction Sector Work Academy was highly commended at GO Awards Scotland 2018. The project is delivered through the council, Borders Col
14/11/2018
Moray Council have unanimously agreed a major development project at Benromach distillery. Eleven new cask warehouses, with a total floor space of seven football pitches (28,688 square metres), have been given the green light on a 4.7 hectare site adjoining Benromach in Forres, more than doubling t
14/11/2018
A £2.6 million regeneration project in Penicuik town centre will be officially launched with a week-long programme of events in early December, Midlothian Council has announced. The Penicuik Heritage Regeneration project is a five-year programme funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Environ
14/11/2018
Inverclyde Council has announced a scheme to widen the Chapelton Bridge in Port Glasgow. Work to improve safety and reduce congestion on the main pedestrian route for pupils at St John's Primary on Glen Avenue will begin on Monday 19 November. Inverclyde Council's Environment & Regeneration Conven
14/11/2018
Construction of 50 new affordable homes in Dunbar has begun, in a project using a unique financing model developed by East Lothian Council. The project, which is being completed without any Government subsidy, has been welcomed by Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair
14/11/2018
Dundee City Council has announced a new £350 million five-year building programme, including the Waterfront project, additional nursery accommodation, Menzieshill community centre, improvements to Camperdown Park, affordable and wheelchair housing and the Regional Performance Centre for Sport. Coun
14/11/2018
Arc-Tech has commenced the installation of mechanical and electrical services on a new assisted living development in East Ayrshire. Located at Cessnock Road, Hurlford, the 14-unit development is being delivered on behalf of CCG (Scotland) Ltd as Developer partner for East Ayrshire Council and is o
14/11/2018
CCG has been appointed as preferred bidder by South Lanarkshire Council and hub South West, the public-private partnership of local authorities in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway, to build 300 new homes as part of Cambuslang's East Whitlawburn Regeneration Project. The £42m housing-
14/11/2018
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has announced that it will launch a funding call for support for Modern Methods of Construction at the SFHA Development Forum on 22nd November. One of the main aims of the partnership is to provide expertise and support to enable housing associations t
14/11/2018
ScottishPower's £20m Green Economy Fund is to be used to fund 13 of Scotland's most innovative low-carbon transport and heating projects, from electric buses to water-powered underground heat pumps. The fund, established earlier this year by the electricity network operator, supports the ambitious
14/11/2018
Scottish Water have announced plans to renew water mains in Mill Road, Kingussie. The first phase of work will replace a short section of cast iron water main which runs adjacent to the Gynack Burn at the back of Mill Road and will take approximately three weeks to complete. There will also be some
13/11/2018
A new public consultation has been announced to give the opportunity to respond to initial designs for three Avenues in the next phase of the Avenues project in Glasgow city centre. People taking part in the consultation will be asked for their views on these initial designs for the Sauchiehall Pre
13/11/2018
East Dunbartonshire Council has met with Scottish Canals, Transport Scotland and neighbouring authorities to discuss Forth & Clyde Canal bridge issues. Councillors unanimously backed a motion earlier this year calling for a meeting to clarify the impact of canal closures at Twechar and Bonnybridge
13/11/2018
Aberdeen City Council has announced that the proposed designs for the Craigshaw Drive cycleway are now available to view online, allowing Residents, workers and visitors to give comments for proposed improvements to cycle links in and around the industrial area of Tullos. The proposed improvements
13/11/2018
The Scottish Government has announced a major conference in March 2019 for teachers, policy makers, educational leaders and industry representatives from both design and construction companies to share knowledge and consider the future development of the award winning Academy9 initiative – part of t
13/11/2018
CCG will invest £47,000 to bring an area of land in south Edinburgh back into use by creating a new car park for the local community in Niddrie Mill. Located at Moffat Drive, the new facility adds capacity to an area where limited car parking is available. It is the latest social value initiative
13/11/2018
Morrison Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for the University of Edinburgh's new Health & Wellbeing Centre, which will be dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing for students. Work to extend and renovate the existing building and create a new accessible entrance on Bristo S
12/11/2018
A newly refurbished primary school in Dunoon has officially opened. Extensive work has been carried out to the school as part of a £10.5 million investment by Argyll and Bute Council to transform it into a school fit for the 21st Century, whilst maintaining its listed building status. The next pha
12/11/2018
Grants have been made available to make capital improvements to land and buildings in Clackmannanshire. Last year, more than £69,000 was awarded to local groups for a wide variety of improvements projects including heating upgrades, roof replacement, land drainage and restoration. As well as improv
12/11/2018
Scottish Water's first Top up Tap has been switched on. The tap will allow thousands of people to stay hydrated on the go in one of the Capital's most historic areas. The water tap located outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh is the first of a network which the utility plans to install in
12/11/2018
Two of North Lanarkshire's housing projects achieved the top spots at the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland Awards. Taking the top prize in the 'Excellence in Health and Wellbeing Award' was the Designing for Health project, and named winner in the 'Ambitious Towns in Communication Category'
12/11/2018
The King's Theatre Edinburgh Redevelopment Campaign has officially launched. Capital Theatres launched the campaign with the announcement of the architect for the project, Bennetts Assoc The unveiled designs for the redeveloped King’s Theatre show a design that retains the majesty of the original
12/11/2018
A cafe in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, has received facelift after it was awarded a grant aimed at improving the appearance of shopfronts in the town centre Conservation Area. Nooks and Crannies in Cross Street will receive new windows, doors and signage employing traditional joiner work, glazing te
09/11/2018
The Shieldhall Tunnel in Glasgow has scooped a prestigious prize from the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). Scottish Water's £100m project won the CIWEM Urban Drainage Group's WaPUG Prize at the institution's annual conference in Blackpool on 07 November. Dawn
09/11/2018
An innovative construction training programme has been held in Fife in partnership with Balfour Beatty. Fife College ran the programme, which saw 10 Balfour Beatty employees receive in-depth training on a range of digital construction skills. The three-day course in AutoDesk Revit – a fundamenta
09/11/2018
Morrison Construction has marked a significant milestone on Inverness High School's major refurbishment project. The contractor completed the first phase of works, handing over 14 classrooms along with offices and a brand new state-of-the-art biomass energy centre. The £14.7 million project is be
09/11/2018
The west wing of Dunoon Primary School has been successfully refurbished as part of a £10.5 million project. Argyll and Bute Council is leading the work, which aims to transform the school into a modern site whilst maintaining its listed building status. The new west wing of the school will open
09/11/2018
The 'lovelocks' attached to Pitlochry's Port-na-Craig footbridge are to be removed to allow for structural assessments. The padlocks are currently preventing Perth & Kinross Council from carrying out a full inspection on the structure. They are also causing damage to the bridge paintwork leading t
09/11/2018
Aberdeen City Council is seeking public opinion on the proposed relocation of St Peter's School. The moves comes as the primary school is at full capacity. St Peter's is due to move to the Riverbank replacement school once the building is completed. Internal review officers have proposed invest
08/11/2018
A section of the old tram depot on Leith Walk has been transformed into a new modern office space and creative hub. Hub South East and lead contractor Morrison Construction delivered the project on behalf of The City of Edinburgh Council. The 1930s building was restored and refurbished into Leith
08/11/2018
A new digital-focused school has officially opened in Dalkeith, Midlothian, by Deputy First Minister John Swinney. The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills opened Newbattle High School yesterday, Wednesday 07 November. The school, described as a 'Digital Centre of Excellence', forms part o
08/11/2018
Scottish Borders Council's £2.6 million resurfacing project is progressing onto Innerleithen High Street. The street will undergo works commencing on Monday 12 November and running until Friday 23 November. The works form part of an overall programme to improve 32 key town and village routes in
08/11/2018
Aberdeen's multi-million pound event arena is to open in summer 2019. Building partners confirmed The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) will open next year beside Aberdeen International Airport. The build is being developed by Henry Boot Developments (HBD) and main contractor Robertson Group, on beh
08/11/2018
Scottish Water has successfully outlined a defect in the Sandwick water supply, with plans now in place for repairs this weekend. The utility will carry out repairs on the section of main identified in Hoswick. Work will commence this weekend, 10 November, and is expected to be completed by the e
08/11/2018
AJ Engineering has scooped the award for SME of the Year at a regional business awards event. The engineering and construction was given the honour at the Moray Chamber of Commerce Awards. The company, which will be celebrating its 20th year in business next year, was recognised for its continued
07/11/2018
The Scottish Government has announced that it is determined to drive down pollution levels and launched the review of 'Cleaner Air for Scotland – The Road to a Healthier Future'. The programme will explore the progress and impact of Scotland's previous air quality strategy; identify and assess any
07/11/2018
ScottishPower has unveiled the UK's first end-to-end package electric vehicle ownership. Keith Anderson, ScottishPower CEO, said: "We have moved on from fossil fuels to concentrate on clean renewables and today we announce the UK’s first end to end electric vehicle package that is 100% green. After
07/11/2018
Work is currently underway to repair a fibre optic cable in Kirkwall during the construction of a new hospital by the contractor. Facilities at Orkney Island Council (OIC) have been severely affected following the incident in the Junction Road area. The council is currently unable to access itscom
07/11/2018
South Ayrshire Council has helped residents save almost 18,000 tonnes of CO2, after over 450 properties received external wall installations. Based on current prices, the properties will also benefit from a reduction in fuel bills of £4million spanning the lifetime of the installations. Residents
07/11/2018
The Scottish Housing Regulator has launched its British Sign Language (BSL) Plan. The plan sets out how the Regulator will promote and support BSL, for example by making its information more accessible to BSL users and having registered BSL/English interpreters available for meetings. The Regulat
07/11/2018
Work has started to install monitoring equipment at Mearns Bridge in Aberdeenshire to prevent it from being damaged. Weigh in Motion and number plate recognition technology is currently being installed to protect the bridge from the impact of heavy vehicles using it in contravention of weight limit
06/11/2018
Over 2,000 new affordable homes are to be built in North Lanarkshire over the next five years, under the council's Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP). North Lanarkshire Council submitted its SHIP to the Scottish government after the approval of additional housing projects. The SHIP for 201
06/11/2018
Tayside Contracts has delivered a new £400,000 bike park at Dundee Railway Station. The new development allows space for 120 bikes to park, adding to Dundee's growing bike infrastructure. Designed by Jacobs and Nicoll Russell Studios, the facility is accessible through automatic doors, covered b
06/11/2018
A new play area has been opened next to the Sports Barn in Birkenshaw. The park was completed by the Birkenshaw Development Project and designed in consultation with local people. It features a climbing unit surrounded by a range of equipment including a wheelchair accessible roundabout, swings, t
06/11/2018
A £635,000 refurbishment project has been completed at Carpenter Court Sheltered Housing in Perth. The works involved the construction of a new glazed sun-room, as well as refurbishments to the communal lounge. The central courtyard was fully redesigned and landscaped with new exterior lighting,
06/11/2018
The Scottish Trade Union Congress' (STUC) Better than Zero campaign was highlighted at a Services Industrial Professional and Technical Union (SIPTU) Conference in Co Laois, Ireland, last week, 01 November. The campaign supports trade union action for better wages, proper sick pay and leave, safety
06/11/2018
Aberdeen-based Atlas Knowledge, a leading provider of training and learning technologies in safety critical industries, is today celebrating being listed as one of the Top 15 Highest Performing Learning Technology Providers in the UK. The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) compiled the list
05/11/2018
The public is being given the first opportunity to see the draft concept design for Edinburgh's George Street and New Town public realm design project. The City of Edinburgh Council will hold a series of drop-in events on November 8, 9 and 10 at the City Art Centre to give people an idea of how the
05/11/2018
Aberdeen City Council is issuing notices to landowners of a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the Berryden Corridor Improvement Project which will work with other major roads projects to help alleviate traffic congestion around the city. The CPO aims to acquire the remaining land of about 100 plo
05/11/2018
Aberdeenshire Council has taken ownership of 50 new homes, that have been completed in Laurencekirk, Kingseat, Huntly and Turriff as part of the council's new-build housing strategy. A total of 22 flats and houses at Lyall Terrace, Laurencekirk, were recently handed over to Aberdeenshire Council by
05/11/2018
The Scottish Government has announced an investment of £5 million into a new national Interface programme, which aims to help match businesses to world-leading academic expertise. Established in 2005, Interface connects organisations from a wide variety of industries to universities, research insti
05/11/2018
Two CCG projects have been recognised at the annual 'Excellence Awards' by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland. Already a double award-winner in 2018, Dougrie Drive won the 'Excellence in Development for Affordable Housing' award. Dougrie Drive is located south of Glasgow city centr
05/11/2018
The importance of embracing new technology and innovation to secure the long-term success of the construction industry is one of the key topics up for discussion at a conference and exhibition taking place in Aberdeen on 30 November. Professionals from across the sector are gathering at the AECC to
05/11/2018
ScottishPower has announced the launch of the UK's first end-to-end, 100% green, electric vehicle package. Following its announcement it would become the first large energy company in the UK to produce 100% green electricity, ScottishPower CEO, Keith Anderson, said: "We have moved on from fossil fu
05/11/2018
Construction and utilities specialist Develop Training Limited (DTL) has appointed a new Key Account Manager, covering Scotland and Northern Ireland. In the new role, Gary Oliver will be responsible for managing customer relationships and business development. Mr Oliver brings experience in NVQs
02/11/2018
South Ayrshire Council have approved proposals to increase the availability of affordable homes in Girvan. The plans will see 12 newly-completed flats bought by the Council and made available for rent, with half the properties providing easy access for people with mobility issues. The Council has
02/11/2018
Kirkcaldy Council has announced that a range of outdoor improvements for the local area have been agreed by the Kirkcaldy Area Committee. Phase two of the Kirkcaldy Area Play Park Programme was awarded £155,000 and will contribute towards four wider play park refurbishment projects. The money will
02/11/2018
East Renfrewshire Council has launched an ambitious gas heating replacement programme, which will see over £1 million invested across the area. The programme will install modern heating systems in hundreds of council homes, replacing out-dated electric storage heating and gas-fired boilers with mor
02/11/2018
East Dunbartonshire Council is in the running for a UK-wide award recognising first-class work to check and maintain local roads. The authority has been named as a finalist in the best performer for highways award - which is announced annually by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE)
02/11/2018
A new research programme has been announced to measure the ability of Scotland's marine environment to store carbon dioxide and mitigate against the effects of climate change. It will be driven by the introduction of a 'Blue Carbon Forum' of climate change experts and supported by the Scottish Gove
02/11/2018
Ogilvie Construction has placed ninth in Glenigan's Top Contractors in Scotland league tables, thanks to a "strong second half of the year". The company has secured 16 contracts in the last year, netting some £101.5 million, up from £92.4m in the previous year. The figures come on the back of proj
01/11/2018
A Glasgow City Council committee has approved the acceptance of a funding grant of £120,000 from Sustrans to develop active travel connections on and between the new civic square in Shawlands and Queen's Park. The new civic square, located outside Langside Hall at the junction of Pollokshaws Road a
01/11/2018
New energy efficient street lights are set to be rolled out across Edinburgh from next month, generating savings of £54 million for the city over 20 years. The move follows a successful 2012 pilot project and follow-up scheme in 2014 to replace around 7000 obsolete lanterns in Edinburgh with Light
01/11/2018
A site with a stunning view, next to Oban Airport, is available for development, Argyll and Bute Council has announced. The Council is making a final call for offers from partners with the vision to help assist in developing this new strategic site to its full potential. The closing date for offers
01/11/2018
A £350,000 plan to ensure the People's Palace remains open has been approved by Glasgow City Council's City Administration Committee. The People's Palace is impacted upon due to structural issues with the adjoining Winter Gardens glasshouse, which provides fire escape routes for the highly popular
01/11/2018
The Scottish Government has launched a new online tool to help Scottish businesses identify how they could be affected by Brexit and what they can do to prepare. Grants of up to £4,000 are already available for exporters and potential exporters to help them mitigate risks and capitalise on export o
01/11/2018
Arc-Tech has celebrated its first contract in the Education sector with the completion of two service installations for the new build construction of St Ninian's Primary School and conversion of Moorfoot Primary School in Gourock. Undertaken on behalf of hub West Scotland and Inverclyde Council, ea
01/11/2018
CCG have completed work on the new 100-pupil 'Glenpark Early Learning Centre', on behalf of Inverclyde Council and hub West Scotland. Located in Greenock, the facility has been built on part of the former Greenock Academy site replacing the previous 'west end' facility at Kelly Street Nursery and S
01/11/2018
Morrison Construction's Project Manager David Wright has said that he still feels a little "overwhelmed" after winning a silver medal in front of a crowd of more than 400 at the Construction Manager of the Year Awards (CMYA) in London last week. Shortlisted in the Primary Education category, David
01/11/2018
The construction of a new 'smart canal' scheme in Glasgow, which will use the 250-year-old Forth & Clyde Canal and 21st century technology to mitigate flood risk as well as enable massive regeneration, has been described as a "first for Europe". The pioneering new digital surface water drainage sys
01/11/2018
Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has expanded its offering with a brand new acquisition. The manufacturer of structural timber components has acquired Cambridge Roof Truss. The strategic acquisition will further supplement its existing product offering across Southern and Midlands regions of t
