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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for June 2018
29/06/2018
The new Ingram Enterprise Centre has been officially opened in Kilmarnock town centre. CCG Scotland performed extensive restoration works on the John Finnie Street development, named after its architect Robert S Ingram. The £4.8m centre caters to start-up and expanding businesses, offering servic
29/06/2018
A total of 400 new affordable homes are to be built across Scotland over a five-year period after Cairn Housing Association secured a £50 million funding boost. The Scottish housing association completed a multi-million pound placement deal with a US insurance company to support its enhanced devel
29/06/2018
Construction work has commenced on £35,000 upgrade project for Inverurie Library in Aberdeenshire. The project will see a series of sensory improvements installed, along with a new tourist information area, and new furniture and fittings. As part of the works, a sensory area will also be created w
29/06/2018
Plans have been submitted to transform the old Tullis Russell Paper Mill site in Fife into a new 850-home housing development. The development will include 85 affordable homes along with further plans for the 52-acre site to feature retail and leisure facilities, business space, industrial units,
29/06/2018
A Glasgow homelessness proposal has been shortlisted in a global competition run by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The proposed idea was to convert car parks into overnight homeless shelters to address the homelessness problem. It was recognised by the Cities for our Future
29/06/2018
Road improvement works are to get underway in East Kilbride and Rutherglen next week, 02 July. The works will commence on the A749 Kingsway between Mavor roundabout and Whirlies. The scheme is expected to be be completed on A730 Mill Street, Rutherglen, on 17 August. Additional roads undergoin
29/06/2018
An emergency and hardship fund has been announced for businesses and households affected by the recent fire at the Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh building. A major blaze started in the building at around 11.15pm on Friday, 15 June, spreading to nearby buildings and causing extensive damage. The
29/06/2018
An £8million road improvement project is to get underway across Argyll and Bute in the coming weeks. The works involve the reconstruction of roads as well as day-to-day maintenance work like patching and filling potholes. The project will also carry out improvements to drainage systems and work to
29/06/2018
Funding of up to £100,000 has been agreed to build a new community sports facility in Dunoon. Amateur Boxing Club had secured funding from various investors including sportscotland, before Argyll and Bute Council's grant. Work can now progress to build a training venue in the grounds of Dunoon St
29/06/2018
Osprey Housing Group has added an experienced sector specialist to its board. Marian Reid held the deputy director position at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland and now currently runs her own social research and evaluation consultancy, Azure. Ms Reid voiced her delight at joining
28/06/2018
A new £5 million housing developed has been officially opened on Bay Street in the centre of Port Glasgow. The development was delivered by River Clyde Homes, who have now handed over the keys to the 40 new properties. Gary Wilson, Executive Director of Property Services, said: "This has been an
28/06/2018
A total of £6 million has been secured to extend two primary schools in Penicuik, Midlothian, creating over 100 new school spaces. Cuiken Primary School will be extended with six new primary classes, costing around £2 million. The further £4 million funds will be used to increase the pre school
28/06/2018
Renewable energy generation is on the rise in Scotland with a reported 11% increase compared with the same quarter of last year. The Q1 statistics also reveal an 11% rise in renewable electricity capacity over the same period. Provisional annual statistics for 2017 show that renewable electricit
28/06/2018
SGN is to begin work to upgrade the gas network in Hamilton. The £118,000 project will see old gas mains and services replaced with new plastic pipes. Phase 1 of the works will commence on 02 July from Hillhouse Road at St Ninians Primary School along Hillhouse Road to its junction with St Ninian
28/06/2018
The Montrose South Regeneration Project has scooped the Innovation in Property and Asset Management award at a national awards ceremony in London. The project was head-fronted by Angus Council and aimed to breathe life back into a run down former industrial area. The £3.1 million investment result
28/06/2018
Sections of the damaged Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh building are to be demolished as a result of recent condition assessments. The remote and close-in surveys revealed that parts of the building were in danger of sudden collapse. It will take around two days to devise a methodology for taking
28/06/2018
More than £1.6 million has been announced to revitalise the centre of Gorebridge in Midlothian. The funds will be used for the Gorebridge Connected Project. Works will include: • The redevelopment of former Gorebridge Railway Station House into a a cafe, gallery and office space, creating four
28/06/2018
The Scottish Government has issued a £30 million loan to provide working capital for Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited (FMEL). The funds, along with investment from Clyde Bowers Capital, will help support commercial shipbuilding and help the company diversify its business. It will enable the sh
28/06/2018
Robertson Northern has begun construction on Scotland's first Justice Centre in Inverness. The centre will provide modern court and tribunals facilities, and a range of justice and support organisations for victims, witnesses, litigants and other users. Specialist facilities for children and young
28/06/2018
The Scottish Federation Of Housing Associations (SFHA) has welcomed the government's plan to invest £21 million towards rapid rehousing. Housing Minister Kevin Stewart made the announcement yesterday, 27 June. The funding will be used to find permanent homes for people living on temporary accommo
27/06/2018
The Milngavie Station Travel Hub development has scooped a Scottish Transport Award for Excellence in Walking & Public Realm. The East Dunbartonshire Council hub was celebrated for its promotion of walking, cycling and use of public transport. The project included: • Major public realm improvem
27/06/2018
Construction work has begun on the development of new sports facilities on Park Road in Calderbank. The £200,000 facilities will include a new multi purpose pitch and four-lane running track. The development will replace a disused ash park. They will be exclusively available to Calderbank and Co
27/06/2018
A new skate park has opened next to Central Park in Cowdenbeath, completing the area's £975,000 skate part strategy. Cllr Linda Erskine, Convener of the Cowdenbeath Area Committee said: "In the last few years we've seen the strategy deliver new or upgraded skating facilities in Cardenden, Benarty,
27/06/2018
The Scottish Government has announced a £21 million investment to support people living in temporary accommodation or at risk of homelessness. Homelessness organisations and local authorities will use the funding to find permanent homes for those in housing difficulties. They will utilise the funds
27/06/2018
Morrison Construction has officially completed work on the £8.5 million shared school campus in Foxbar. The new shared campus between St Paul's Primary School and Foxlea Early Learning and Childcare Centre was handed over to Renfrewshire Council this week. It was designed by Renfrewshire Council'
27/06/2018
Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building has entered the next phase of condition assessment after a blaze engulfed the building earlier this month. A major blaze started in the building at around 11.15pm on Friday, 15 June, spreading to nearby buildings and causing extensive damage. The buildin
27/06/2018
Grampian Housing Association and Scotia Homes have completed three new affordable housing developments in Aberdeenshire. A total of 11 new homes were built in Dubford, 10 were completed in Peterhead, and a further 10 were finished in Foveran. The Dubford development, consisting of 3 three bed
27/06/2018
Construction has begun on a new 22 home social housing development at Britannia Place in Ayr. The new site will be delivered by Hanover Scotland Housing Association and CCG (Scotland). It will be known as Cuthbert Gardens and consist of 22 homes ranging from two to five bedrooms. South Ayrshire
27/06/2018
CCG Asset Management has begun work on bathroom upgrades just outside of Paisley town. The upgrades with Paisley Housing cover 88 properties in the area. The contract was acquired through the i-FLAIR Property Maintenance Framework, a 4-year agreement between housing associations in the areas of E
27/06/2018
Scottish environmental consultancy Nevis Environmental has appointed Julie Wynne as a new Senior Consultant to lead its EIA & Planning Department in Carlisle. Ms Wynne has over 10 years' experience spanning various aspects of the development industry, from planning through to the construction phas
26/06/2018
Plans have been submitted for a new 136-home development in Craigmillar, Edinburgh. The proposals, submitted by CCG and Cooper Cromar Architects, involve developing the five-block schemet at the site of the former Lidl supermarket. Features include active streetscapes with shared surfaces, with th
26/06/2018
Work is continuing on the £120 million Glasgow Queen Street redevelopment project. Demolition work to remove the Millennium Hotel's 1970's extension has now been removed, while the eight-story Consort House tower and connecting annex have been significantly levelled. With 75% of demolition work no
26/06/2018
Turner Property Services has won a one-year deal to carry out responsive repair and void management works to hundreds of homes in East Renfrewshire. The contract will see the company deliver responsive repairs for over 930 properties owned by Barrhead Housing Association (HA) in the region, which i
26/06/2018
Residents in Edinburgh are being invited to submit their views over proposals to enhance West Princes Street Gardens. Over the next 12 weeks, the public will specifically be asked to provide feedback on what the gardens mean to them, proposed upgrades to infrastructure and a new Arms Length Externa
26/06/2018
Planners have recommended approving a green energy scheme on the Balmoral Estate in Aberdeenshire. This week, the Cairngorms National Park Authority's (CNPA) Planning Committee will meet to discuss proposals for a 2MW run of river hydroelectric scheme and associated infrastructure on the River Muic
26/06/2018
Work on a new £3.4 million nursery school in Greenock, Inverclyde is now complete. The 100-pupil Glenpark Early Learning Centre has been built on part of the former Greenock Academy site to replace the current 'west end' facility at Kelly Street Nursery and St Mary's Primary. The scheme is part of
26/06/2018
A 2,000-year-old Roman wall has been discovered during work to lay new water mains in the Scottish Borders. Sections of the historic structure were uncovered by Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA), which is delivering the £4m scheme to lay the 7km water main to Earlston. The project began in March and a
26/06/2018
Scotland's food processing industry has been boosted following a £3.56 million funding grant. A total of 11 projects have been awarded a share of the Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation (FPMC) grant which will enable them to invest in infrastructure, upgrade or replace facilities, as well a
26/06/2018
Work is underway on a £2.4 million redevelopment project at Breich station in West Lothian. The 12-week scheme will ensure the platform lengths and heights are compliant with the electrified railway environment, as well as being suitable for the new longer electric trains that will be introduced on
26/06/2018
Glasgow-based manufacturer, Rearo, has teamed up with global brand Formica to launch a new commercial wall lining solution; Bühne board. The extremely durable Bühne internal wall boards offer a unique combination of style, hygiene and convenience unrivalled by any other commercial product on the ma
25/06/2018
Initial works on a £2.4 million project to replace Skolie Burn Bridge between Addiewell and Loganlea have been announced to begin in August 2018, prior to the main bridge replacement works starting early 2019. A West Lothian Council spokesperson said: "Skolie Burn Bridge is thought to have been bu
25/06/2018
Clydebank Leisure Centre has been named as one of the best new buildings in Scotland. The accolade was awarded at a prestigious ceremony held by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). Judges said the centre, at Queen's Quay, Clydebank had been "a successful addition to the local
25/06/2018
South Lanarkshire Council have announced that major resurfacing works will begin this weekend on Uddingston Road, Bothwell. The works will take place from 8am to 8pm daily from Saturday 30 June until Sunday 8 July along Uddingston Road from Hornal Road to Blantyre Road. The project will be carried
25/06/2018
Demolition of a 1930s section of Ayr Grammar Primary School has been welcomed as the first steps in South Ayrshire Council's plan to refurbish the old Ayr Academy. Ayr Academy's history dates back to 1233 and the current Fort Street building has been a local landmark since 1880. Ayr Academy as a sc
25/06/2018
Scotland's Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education, John Swinney, has officially opened the new Tulloch Primary School in Perth, following a major refurbishment programme. The works on Tulloch Primary are part of a £55 million programme jointly funded by Perth & Kinross Council an
25/06/2018
The gas network in Bonnyrigg is to be upgraded by SGN, with the works expected to take six weeks to complete. To help carryout this work, SGN will close Cockpen Road and Dundas Street to through traffic. Dundas Park, Laird Terrace and Wolsey Avenue will also be closed during stages of this project
25/06/2018
The Ayrshire Roads Alliance has trialled a new bitumen material that is stronger and more resistant to the severe and wet weather experienced in East Ayrshire. Created by Scottish company, MacRebur, the new bitumen has been specially designed to withstand the extremes of weather often experienced w
25/06/2018
Angus Council and Amey Consulting have announced a study aimed at improving transport links and unlocking opportunities for businesses to flourish in North Angus. The intention is to identify potential transport infrastructure improvements and create the associated business case required in a bid t
22/06/2018
CCG has started work on the next phase of a multi-million pound housing development in Glasgow. The Maryhill Locks scheme is being delivered by the company on behalf of developer Bigg Regeneration, a partnership between Scottish Canals and Places for People. Designed by JM Architects, the fourth p
22/06/2018
Funding has been approved for a creative lighting scheme in Aberdeen. The Aberdeen in Colour scheme is a City Centre Masterplan project to use creative lighting as a way of permanently showcasing the city's landmarks and streetscape. Custom-made lamps would be suspended above a section of Langstan
22/06/2018
The Scottish Greens have called upon Ministers to block plans to build a new 18-hole golf course near Embo in Sutherland. Earlier this week, Highland Councillors granted planning permission for the Coul Links golf course to be developed on the environmentally-sensitive Coul Links dune system, despi
22/06/2018
Offshore workers working for Total E&P UK in the North Sea are being balloted by union Unite over taking industrial action due to proposed changes to terms and conditions. A previous proposal by Unite to reduce the number of 'claw-back' days worked offshore was rejected by Total, who instead propos
22/06/2018
Residents in North Lanarkshire are being urged to stay vigilant following reports of cold callers operating in the area. The council said a number of cases have recently been reported, including addresses in the Kirkshaws area of Coatbridge and Cambusnethan, Wishaw, where roofing companies are call
22/06/2018
A Scottish property company has won a national trade body’s contractor of the year title - for a record third year running. Richardson & Starling retained the ‘Contractor of the Year, Damp and Timber’ title, sponsored by Safeguard Europe, at The Property Care Association’s Best Practice awards, hel
21/06/2018
A project milestone has been reached on the new £47 million Lochside Academy in Aberdeen. Balfour Beatty has completed construction works on the development and Aberdeen City Council will now begin fit-out works to ensure the school is ready ahead of the new academic year. As part of the works, Ba
21/06/2018
More than 80 new homes are to be built in Whitburn, West Lothian. West Lothian Housing Partnership (WLHP), part of Wheatley Group, has started work on the £11.5 million development at Dixon Terrace and completion is scheduled for early 2020. A total of 85 new homes will be delivered at the site by
21/06/2018
The Scottish Government has revealed plans to install sprinkler systems in all future new build social housing properties across Scotland. Housing Minister Kevin Stewart has confirmed new legislation is being taken forward to make it a legal requirement for all new high-rise domestic buildings, whe
21/06/2018
Scottish Water has signed a new partnership deal with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to focus on discovering new methods of recovering resources from the wastes it manages and generates. The Sustainable Growth Agreement (SGA) provides a focus for priority areas for both organisat
21/06/2018
Local authorities and Scottish communities are to be given more powers to directly manage Scottish Crown Estate assets. The Scottish Parliament has approved in principle the Scottish Crown Estate Bill, which will establish a framework for changes in the management of these assets to deliver wider b
21/06/2018
A new £5.3 million sheltered housing development has been officially in Stevenson, North Ayrshire. A total of 28 high-quality and accessible sheltered homes have been developed at Bill Smith Court to specifically meet the needs of older residents. The Glencairn House scheme replaces Afton and Cale
21/06/2018
Kier is to begin work to build a new secondary school in Alness. The new Alness Academy will be developed next to the existing building and completion is scheduled for spring 2020. Designed by JM Architects, the project comprises a two-storey main teaching block, with kitchen, dining and assembly
21/06/2018
A new visitor centre is to be created in Drumpellier Country Park, North Lanarkshire. A multi-disciplinary design team led by Doig+Smith and architects Holmes Miller will develop proposals to transform the current visitor centre into a gateway to the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. Features include exte
21/06/2018
New proposals have been unveiled to create a register of people who make decisions over how Scotland's land is used and managed. The register, which will be held by Registers of Scotland and will be free to the public, will reveal for the first time the controlling interests of land owned by trusts
21/06/2018
Miller Homes is celebrating after 11 site managers scooped prizes at the NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Awards. The awards recognise site managers across the homebuilding industry who have showcased the highest possible standards of health and safety. Candidates are meticulously assessed across 44 a
20/06/2018
Plans have been approved for the first phase of redevelopment work at the former Fountain Brewery site in Edinburgh. The 'New Fountainbridge' scheme beside Edinburgh's financial district is being delivered by Vastint Hospitality. Overall, the project will; • create a lively, new neighbourhood in
20/06/2018
Scotland's offshore wind sector is aiming to boost innovation following a £2 million cash injection from the Scottish Government. Grants have been awarded to Carbon Trust's Offshore Wind Accelerator, Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and, Energy Skills Partnership in support of the offshore
20/06/2018
The Scottish Government has increased its funding to phase of new petrol and diesel cars and vans across the country by 2032. The Low Carbon Transport Loan budget has been raised from £8 million to £20 million to help more businesses and customers make the switch to electric vehicles (EVs). In add
20/06/2018
A new report has revealed how Dundee's local economy has benefitted by more than £55 million thanks to major construction projects. Next week, the council's policy and resources committee will discuss a report revealing how a wide ranging capital programme including V&A Dundee, a new railway statio
20/06/2018
Work has started on a flood management study for Oban in Argyll and Bute. Residents are being asked for their views and experiences of flooding as the need for a study has been identified in the council's Local Flood Risk Management Plan. Overall, the probe will consider river, rainfall and coasta
20/06/2018
West Dunbartonshire Council has approved plans to invest £15 million in new education facilities in Renton and Alexandria. Plans have been approved to appoint a contractor for a new build a Renton Primary, while proposals have been given the go ahead to refurbish St Mary's Primary School in Alexand
20/06/2018
Up to £1.7 million is to be invested for improvement works across a number of schools in West Lothian. Ranging from minor works to large scale projects, the council's Construction Services and contractors will move into 43 nurseries, primary and secondary schools to carry out upgrades once the summ
20/06/2018
The Scottish Government has been accused by the Scottish Greens of failing to tackle the housing crisis after new figures revealed a rise in the number of children placed into temporary accommodation. New statistics on homelessness in Scotland reveals the number of children in temporary accommodati
20/06/2018
Funding has been secured for the first stage of a city centre improvement scheme in Aberdeen. The City Council's City Growth and Resources Committee has awarded £550,000 towards the project, part of a comprehensive public realm upgrade for Schoolhill, which will see the pavement enlarged outside Ab
20/06/2018
The Heathryfold Park and Auchmill Wood areas of Aberdeen are to benefit from a £270,000 regeneration project. Grant funding from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) will be used to carry out greenspace and path network improvements, alongside flood alleviation and active travel projects. Funding for t
19/06/2018
Petrochemicals giant Ineos has lost its legal challenge against an 'effective ban' on fracking in Scotland. The Court of Session has ruled there was no prohibition against the controversial gas extraction technique, therefore making Ineos' case "unfounded". Lord Pentland said: "The petition is pre
19/06/2018
The world's first sea-going car and passenger ferry fuelled by renewable energy is to be developed in Scotland. Port Glasgow-based Ferguson Marine Engineering has successfully bid for funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation fund to develop the HySeas III project. The
19/06/2018
More than £47 million is being invested to build up to 1,000 new homes across Scotland. PfP Capital, part of Places for People, has secured a £47.5m long-term loan from the Scottish Government to establish an affordable housing investment fund fund for building mid-market rent homes across the coun
19/06/2018
Moray Council has approved plans to create a new primary school in Elgin. The new Linkwood Primary School will be developed close to the new Moray Sports Centre which is currently under construction. With floor space of around 2,780 square metres, the facility will accommodate up to 476 pupils. in
19/06/2018
Around 750 new homes are to be delivered in North Lanarkshire. Plans for five housing developments have been approved by Councillors in the last month; • 100 houses in Eastfield, Harthill • 62 houses off Gartferry Road in Moodiesburn • 122 new homes at Smithstone, Cumbernauld • up to 350 home
19/06/2018
Demolition work has been completed in Galashiels to create space for the new £6.7 million Great Tapestry of Scotland complex. The former Poundstretcher building has been levelled to make way for the landmark building which will host The Great Tapestry of Scotland alongside a range of other elements
19/06/2018
Network Rail has started searching for firms and suppliers to deliver up to £5 billion of railway track works over the next 10 years. A Contract Notice has been issued in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), signalling the start of the tender process for contracts in line with Network
19/06/2018
Plans have been approved to build a new 61-bed Travelodge hotel in Elgin, Moray. The three-storey hotel will feature a bar and restaurant, along with car parking spaces and drop-off bay, on a site to the eastern entrance to the town. Cllr David Bremner said: "This only serves to show that Moray is
19/06/2018
Plans have been revealed by Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) to build six new 'affordable' homes in Peebles. The new units will be located at Glensax Road and proposals will be submitted for approval this summer. SBHA said the site includes garage plots and tenants of the garages have b
19/06/2018
Work is continuing on the second phase of development work at Inshes District Park in Inverness. The £580,000 project is being carried out by P1 Solutions Ltd of Edinburgh and works are nearing completion, with an official opening ceremony to take place on Wednesday, 27 June. Construction began on
18/06/2018
A fire has ripped through the Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh building for a second time. The major blaze started in the building at around 11.15pm on Friday, 15 June, spreading to nearby buildings and causing extensive damage. The building had been undergoing a period of extensive restoration
18/06/2018
Residents in Glasgow are being invited to submit their views on a £115 million city centre redevelopment project. The multi-million pound Avenues project is funded through the Glasgow City Region City Deal and will see key city centre streets redesigned to protect and prioritise space for cyclists
18/06/2018
Work is to begin on a £3 million regeneration project in Greenock. The scheme involves removing a sharp corner between Baker Street and Drumfrochar Road, known as Baker's Brae, by cutting through the site of former industrial buildings. Features include lowering kerbs, landscaping and improving sig
18/06/2018
Clark Contracts has scooped a trio of school contracts. The company has been appointed to deliver three schemes for Renfrewshire Council at West Primary School, St John Ogilvie Primary School and Inchinnan Primary School. At West Primary School, Clark Contracts will complete an external refurbishm
18/06/2018
Work is to begin on a road resurfacing project in East Kilbride. Scotland TranServ will start repairing a 200-metre section of the A726 westbound between the Birniehill and Murray Roundabouts from today. 18 June until Tuesday, 19 June. Work will take place between 8pm and 6am. Brendan O’Sullivan,
18/06/2018
Plans have been unveiled to create a new learning and cultural hub on Paisley High Street. A currently-empty retail unit at 22 High St has been earmarked by the council to become a new modern community facility to house the town's library collection. Despite original plans to demolish the building
18/06/2018
More than £2 million of funding for energy efficiency projects have been awarded to 15 councils across Scotland. The funding initiative will help support homeowners and businesses installing energy efficiency measures as part of the new Energy Efficient Scotland programme, as well as helping local
18/06/2018
Funding has been secured for plans to create new solar power centre on Duke Street in Glasgow. Up to £940,000 has been awarded from the EU Horizon 2020 fund to help transform the council-owned car park into a facility featuring a huge canopy of solar panels. The facility, which will be primarily u
18/06/2018
Plans have been unveiled to create a new £56 million medical manufacturing facility in Renfrewshire. The Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) will be built at the advanced manufacturing innovation district next to Glasgow Airport, offering pharmaceutical companies from start-ups to mult
18/06/2018
Work on a new housing development in the Scottish Borders is now complete. A total of 18 flats have been built by Eildon Housing Association (HA) at Roxburgh and Union Street in Kelso; one block of six flats at Union Street and a further 12 flats at Roxburgh Street. The development was opened by C
15/06/2018
Financial close has been reached on the £40 million Queensferry High School project in Edinburgh. The milestone means Morrison Construction can start main works on site and completion is on schedule for spring 2020. Features of the new school, which will be built on the current school's playing fi
15/06/2018
More than 300 new homes are to be built in Glasgow. City Councillors have approved plans to sell three plots at a site in Tradeston, close to the Tradeston pedestrian/cycle bridge, to Drum Property Group for over £1.3 million As well as the new homes, the regeneration scheme will provide over 900,
15/06/2018
Employability & Training Minister, Jamie Hepburn, has paid a visit to the Construction Learning Centre at Brechin Community Campus. Built by with Scottish Future Trust funds, the facility introduces young people to the industry and career opportunities provided in the sector, including all building
15/06/2018
A new Marina facility has opened in Castlebay on the island of Barra. The development is available for use by visiting yachts to improve access to marine leisure activities, tourism, for the use of the local water sports clubs and local residents. Over the winter of 2017/18, pontoon infrastructure
15/06/2018
The Scottish Greens have hit out at Scottish ministers over their acceptance of environmental impact assessments carried out by the UK government as part of developing a £14 billion third runway at Heathrow Airport. Patrick Harvie, the Scottish Greens' co-convener, questioned the SNP for being in c
15/06/2018
A new 'shared-use' path has been created along Huntly’s Deveron Road in Aberdeenshire. The three-metre wide path has been built as part of the council's upcoming Integrated Travel Town project, with the aim to encourage walkers and cyclists to make more use of the route. Beginning at the north end
15/06/2018
Environmental and land surveys are being carried out as part of upgrade work to the A494 River Dee Bridge in Flintshire. Options are currently being developed for the project, which is identified in the Welsh Government's 'Moving North Wales Forward' to address existing traffic bottleneck and overc
15/06/2018
A specialist cleaning contractor has been fined £120,000 after a 17-year-old worker was seriously injured at the company's premises in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. Denholm MacNamee Limited, which provides support services to the oil, gas and utilities industries, was prosecuted after admitting safety
15/06/2018
Work on a bridge maintenance project in Moray has been completed ahead of schedule Moray Council have revealed the Glenernie bridge will open to traffic today, 15 June, two weeks earlier than expected. Features included strengthening works, as well as vegetation clearing, drainage, waterproofing a
15/06/2018
Utility and cabling works are to be carried out on the A90 southbound merge at Charleston. The project, which is part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project, will start at around 8pm today, 15 June with completion set for 6am on Monday, 18 June. Diversions
14/06/2018
CCG is continuing work on a new mixed-use residential and office regeneration scheme in Glasgow. The company is delivering the project on Crown Street which will form part of the 'Civic' centre of Hutchesontown. Once home to high-rise residential blocks known as the Sandiefield flats, the site is
14/06/2018
Work is continuing on the £400 million Easterhouse regeneration project in Glasgow. The next stage of the scheme will see Shandwick Square Shopping Centre rebranded and relaunched as 'The Lochs' Shopping Centre. City Property acquired the centre's ownership from Glasgow City Council in 2016 and ha
14/06/2018
Work is continuing on a £3.2 million project to transform Broad Street in Aberdeen. The City Centre Masterplan scheme aims to revitalise the street by making it pedestrian-priority, as well as improving the streetscape and turning it into an area capable of staging events throughout the year. With
14/06/2018
Road maintenance work scheduled to be undertaken on the A827 at Cultullich Bridge in Perth and Kinross will now be carried out in 2019, the council has revealed. The local authority said the decision to delays the works to the east of Aberfeldy will allow more time to take in community feedback and
14/06/2018
A new website has been launched to make it easier for Fife residents to find out what housing options are available to them. The site, www.fifehousingregister.org.uk, contains information about different housing options as well as providing advice to those in different housing situations such as;
14/06/2018
Further funding has been secured to renovate the Sir Walter Scott Courthouse in Selkirk. An additional £131,000 has been provided from both the Selkirk Common Good Fund and the council, which will help fund further repair works as part of the £1 million Selkirk Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme
14/06/2018
A new £85,000 play park has been built in Milton of Campsie, East Dunbartonshire. The facility has been designed with equipment suitable for a variety of ages, with hundreds of local residents and children helping to design the park alongside the Council's Streetscene Technical Support Team. Cllr
14/06/2018
Hub South East Scotland has announced Paul Brewer is to become the new Chair of its Board. Mr Brewer, 57, will take over from Jo Elliot when he leaves his position at the end of the month. Having had a long and successful career with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Mr Brewer recently retired from hi
14/06/2018
Work is to begin on a £228,000 road resurfacing project in Inverclyde. Scotland TranServ will start repairing 640 metres of the A78 between Bankfoot and Inverkip from Monday, 25 June. Completion is scheduled for Monday, 02 July. To carry out the scheme safely, works will be delivered under a serie
14/06/2018
Work on the second phase of a £700,000 sewer upgrade project in Arbroath has been postponed until September. The scheme is being carried out by Scottish Water's alliance partner amey-Black & Veatch (aBV) and will see a new control kiosk built and an upgrade of the existing pumping station at Old Sh
13/06/2018
Siemens has won a £20 million contract to re-signal sections of the 190km mainline between Inverness and Perth. The deal will include significant re-signalling of both Aviemore and Pitlochry stations which will see the historic semaphore signals replaced with colour lights. In addition, work will
13/06/2018
Hart Builders have started work on a new mixed-tenure housing development in Dundee. A total of 42 new homes will be built at Craigie Fields on the site of the former Mid Craigie Primary School. Each of the homes have been designed exclusively for the location, with each unit benefitting PV solar
13/06/2018
The £6.5 million fourth phase of the Bishopbriggs Relief Road is now open to traffic. The scheme, which has been dogged by a series of challenges and delays, will help reduce journey times for motorists as well as improve air quality. Features include; • A new bridge over the main Edinburgh-Glasg
13/06/2018
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has called upon Network Rail to inject an extra £1 billion into renewing the country's railway network. The regulator made the call after assessing Network Rail's five year plans to spend more than £34bn (£30bn in England and Wales and £4bn in Scotland) to 2024 (kn
13/06/2018
Construction work has started on the £32 million Jedburgh Intergenerational Community Campus. The new facility is being developed by BAM to replace Jedburgh Grammar, Howdenburn and Parkside primary schools. Features will include a multi-use games area, 2G hockey pitch, 3G sports pitch, 100m runnin
13/06/2018
Routine structural assessments are continuing to be carried out on the B966 Abbeyton Bridge near Fordoun in Aberdeenshire. The 170-year-old structure is being investigated to determine whether any remedial works are needed to be carried out. The council said as of Tuesday, all northbound traffic o
13/06/2018
Shetland Islands Council has revealed it is hosting a informational day on renewables for homes and businesses. The Small Scale Renewables and Electricity Supplier Switching Open Day will provide information on small scale wind turbines (6Kw), solar panels and current low interest loan funding avai
13/06/2018
Residents in Fife are being invited to submit their views over a proposed housing development in Cardenden. The council said a planning application to deliver new homes on Cardenden Rd and Carden Crescent will be submitted in the next few months. As part of the local authority's Phase III Affordab
13/06/2018
A trio of new high schools have been opened in Scotland. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon led the opening of the new Largs Academy – part of the Largs Campus - while Deputy First Minister John Swinney unveiled Dundee's new Baldragon Academy, and Education Minister Shirley-Anne Somerville opened Edinb
13/06/2018
Gantry refurbishment work is to begin this week on the M8 Motorway. Scotland TranServ will begin renewing and improving a series of structures along the route from Thursday, 14 June. Work will include removing, stripping down, repairing and repainting before installed new energy efficient LED ligh
12/06/2018
Morrison Construction has started work to build a new £68 million education campus in East Ayrshire. The Barony Campus is being developed on the Broomfield site and completion is scheduled for summer 2020. Once finished, the facility will incorporate The Robert Burns Academy, Lochnorris Primary Sc
12/06/2018
Glasgow-based Holmes Miller has been selected to lead the £22 million transformation of Paisley Town Hall's interior. The scheme forms part of Renfrewshire Council's £100m investment in venues and infrastructure over the next few years, turning the 19th-century building into a 21st-century facility
12/06/2018
Aberdeen City Council is set to start searching for a contractor to deliver the Union Terrace Gardens (UTG) regeneration project. With the scheme set to go out to tender, potential firms have been invited to attend an event at the Town House on Thursday, 14 June to learn more about the project. Th
12/06/2018
Bam Nuttall has completed work to install a new £2.7 million fully-accessible footbridge at West Calder railway station. The new bridge took 10 months to build and includes lifts and stairs to replace the previous structure which was no longer fit for purpose. The project was carried out as part o
12/06/2018
Work is continuing on a £15 million water network upgrade project in the Outer Hebrides. Scottish Water is currently building a new Water Treatment Works to serve the North Uist and Berneray islands. A key element of the project, the Transportable Treatment Unit (TTU) is now set to make its way to
12/06/2018
Breedon Group has started work on a new £170,000 pathway project in the Isle of Lewis. A new path is being built to the Iolaire Memorial at Holm and work is scheduled to take around eight weeks to complete. The scheme will include a fenced, tarred, Disability Discrimination Act path to the memoria
12/06/2018
A new website has been launched aimed at showcasing the benefits of Scotland's onshore wind sector. Industry body Scottish Renewables have unveiled the site alongside a new report - 'Onshore Wind; Investing in Scotland's Energy Future' - as the UK-wide Onshore Wind Week kicks off across the country
12/06/2018
New figures have revealed Scotland is on track to nearly half its carbon emissions. The latest data shows that between 1990 and 2016, the country has achieved a 49% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and is on target to exceed its current 2020 climate change target. Welcoming the figures, Clima
12/06/2018
New figures have revealed a rise in the number of 'affordable' homes approved in Scotland. A total of 11,677 units were granted permission in 2017/18, representing a 14% increase compared to the previous year and the third consecutive annual increase since 2014/15. This figures include increases i
12/06/2018
Work is to start on a £150,000 A76 road resurfacing project in Dumfries. Scotland TranServ will start repairing 660-metres of the road at Holywood, north of Dumfries, from Monday, 25 June. Work will take place between 7pm – 6am each evening for five nights. Lee Donnelly, Scotland TranServ's Assist
11/06/2018
AECOM have been selected to carry out design work for the 'Riverside Way' project in Inverness. The scheme aims to identify options for the design and management of transport routes through the area between the west side of the River Ness and the A82 Trunk Road (Glenurquhart Road) and the local roa
11/06/2018
Network Rail has uncovered pieces of history as it is continues work on the £4.2 million Montrose Viaduct refurbishment project in Angus. Following a survey of the Grade B-listed structure to identify areas of metal in need of repair, investigations revealed bomb and bullet damage on span three of
11/06/2018
Plans have been revealed to create a new bridge over the River Gairn in Aberdeenshire. The proposals aim to help alleviate pressure on the existing Gairnshiel Bridge, which provides a vital road link between the Upper Deeside and Upper Donside Valleys, then further north to Tomintoul in Moray and o
11/06/2018
Transport Scotland has revealed the new Balmedie Link Road will open to traffic on Thursday, 14 June. The new route, part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project, will allow motorists to access residences and business on the existing A90 from the new Balmedi
11/06/2018
Sustrans is to carry out survey works on the damaged cycleway and footpath between Portknockie and Cullen in Moray. A landslip in November resulted in the pathway being closed for safety reasons. The survey will assess what remedial works will be required to re-open the route, which should commenc
11/06/2018
The Scottish Greens' have labelled the Scottish Government's latest transport bill as a 'missed opportunity'. Despite welcoming the inclusion of Low Emission Zones as well as provision for councils to provide their own bus routes, Green MSP John Finnie said the legislation "leaves a lot to be desir
11/06/2018
Residents are being invited to view plans to develop a new transport interchange at Motherwell rail station. A drop-in event displaying proposals for the scheme will be take place at Motherwell Library from Thursday, 14 June until Thursday, 21 June. Plans include creating a new high-quality bus, t
11/06/2018
River Clyde Homes has congratulated its maintenance repairs team after new figures revealed a drop in the average time to complete repairs. Over the past 12 months, the average time to complete an emergency repair has fallen by seven hours to an average of just over three hours. With almost 98% of
11/06/2018
Work is to begin on a £284,000 road resurfacing project in Seamill, North Ayrshire. Scotland TranServ will repair around 1km of the A78 at Chapelton. The investment programme follows on from a £1 million trio of resurfacing project that involved carrying out improvements to around 3kms of the trunk
11/06/2018
Residents are being invited to submit their views over the regeneration of Hamilton town centre in South Lanarkshire. The deadline for survey submissions on the draft Hamilton Town Centre Strategy and Action Plan is Friday, 15 June. Council Leader John Ross said the final model for regenerating Ha
08/06/2018
Plans have been approved to build a new £21 million health and care centre in Greenock, Inverclyde. The four-storey facility will be developed on the former Wellington Academy site to replace the current Greenock Health Centre in Duncan Street. The centre will provide a wide range of services incl
08/06/2018
A new Morrisons supermarket is to be built in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire. The supermarket chain has announced plans to develop a site to the north of railway line, bounded by South Crosshill Road and Kirkintilloch Road – including part of the former Bishopbriggs High School land. A Proposal
08/06/2018
Plans have been submitted for a £1.7 million extension project at Gourock Primary in Inverclyde. The council is planning to build an additional dining/activity hall, kitchen and reception and entrance area at the school as part of its £270m investment across the region's schools estate. Gourock Pr
08/06/2018
Plans are progressing to develop a £2.5 million city centre redevelopment scheme in Aberdeen. Councillors have approved the business case to create new public space in the city centre, which involves improving the setting for the Art Gallery and Cowdray Hall as well as enhancing the area outside Ro
08/06/2018
SP Energy Network (SPEN) is continuing work on the South West Scotland Connections Project. Construction teams have battled through tough terrain to complete a key stage of the scheme, which involves developing a number of individual connections from windfarms and new infrastructure to enable energ
08/06/2018
Work is continuing on millions of pounds worth of large scale projects across Argyll and Bute, according to a new report. Councillors were updated this week on major projects being carried out in Campbeltown, Helensburgh, Rothesay, Inveraray, Tarbert and Dunoon. The report presented to the council
07/06/2018
More than 130 new homes are to be built in Drumchapel, Glasgow. McTaggart Construction has started work to deliver the £18 million development at Linkwood Drive. A total of 134 new homes, featuring a mix of flats and houses as well as 16 specially adapted homes for wheelchair users, will be built o
07/06/2018
Lovell Partnerships has secured a £10 million contract to build 80 new homes in Bishopton, Renfrewshire. The new housing will be developed on land at Dargavel Village and completion is scheduled by 2019. The new homes are funded through Council investment and the Scottish Government's Affordable H
07/06/2018
More than 40 new homes are to be built in Falkirk. Marshall Construction has secured a £5.9 million contract to deliver the 43 homes at BlinkBonny Road on behalf of the council. Gareth Bland, Development & Bid Manager, Marshall Construction, said: "We are delighted to have secured this extremely e
07/06/2018
BAM has strengthened its senior team in Scotland by appointing David Carson as its Preconstruction Director. In his new role based at the company's Stepps office in North Lanakshire, Mr Carson will be responsible for the management of all of BAM's preconstruction activities including PPQ preparatio
07/06/2018
Plans have been unveiled to create three new primary schools in Edinburgh. A series of drops in events are taking place this month to gather views from the public over proposals to build the new schools; a replacement Victoria and a further two in south Edinburgh and the Broomhills area. Work on t
07/06/2018
Graham Construction is continuing work on the £28 million Raigmore Hospital Critical Services Upgrade (CSU) in Inverness. The company, which is refurbishing the critical care and theatre suites at the hospital, has now handed over phase one of the project to NHS Highland. With the new ward areas f
07/06/2018
Residents in Fife are being asked to submit their views over how to improve transport links in the Levenmouth area. Transport Scotland is carrying out an online survey to identify opportunities and challenges on the existing local transport network, as well as to find out whether further considerat
07/06/2018
Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) is continuing work on a £4 million water upgrade project in the Scottish Borders. The contractor is working to install 7km of new water mains pipe from Newstead to Earlston. To continue the scheme, Mill Road over the Leader Water to the junction of Blainslie Road wil
07/06/2018
Plans have been approved to invest £140,000 for improvements at Buckie harbour in Moray. The upgrade project would provide 24/7 access to fuel for commercial vessels, with the installation of a new fuel tank on a pier, making the harbour suitable for a wide range of vessels including commercial fis
07/06/2018
Orkney Islands Council is to begin road maintenance work in Stromness. Work to repair the town's main street will start on 11 June with completion set for 15 June. The scheme will take place from Alfred Street right through the town to John Street. To carry out the project safely, road closures wi
06/06/2018
Balfour Beatty has started work to build the £24 million Glenrothes Energy Network in Fife. A new state-of-the-art Energy Centre is being developed at RWE's Markinch CHP biomass plant, which will provide the heat required for the network. Specialist contractor Vital Energi were awarded the contrac
06/06/2018
Over 100,000 residential properties in Scotland are either laying empty or used as a secondary holiday home or commercial letting, according to a new report by the Scottish Greens. The party's housing spokesperson, Andy Wightman MSP, said with the proportion of empty homes in Scotland has risen ove
06/06/2018
More than 150 new homes are to be built in Glasgow's south side. The Riverford Gardens scheme will be developed by CCG Homes on Riverford Road in Pollokshaws. Features will include 52 three and four-bedroom houses and 104 one and two-bedroom flats. In addition, homeowners will benefit from the nat
06/06/2018
Contractor George Leslie is to begin work on a new £3.2 million waste water infrastructure investment project in Glasgow. Work to upgrade a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) system in Langside Drive will get underway on Monday, 18 June. The five-month scheme involves improving the CSO with better scre
06/06/2018
Work is continuing on a pothole repairs programme in Midlothian. The council has assebmled three squads of workers to tackle potholes caused by the 'Beast from the East' weather which swept across the UK earlier this year. Currently, an extra £15,000 a week is being invested to repair the damage ca
06/06/2018
A 20-year-old worker has died after falling from a ladder at Bearsden railway station in East Dunbartonshire. British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were called to the scene following reports that a person had fallen from height, causing serious injury, shortly before 10am on Tuesday, 05 June
06/06/2018
Up to 250 new homes are to be built in Whitecraig, East Lothian. Planning permission in principle has been granted for the development on land north east of Cowpits Road. Planners had recommended approval subject to a change in developer contributions in line with current council guidelines. The a
06/06/2018
A company has been prosecuted after a worker was run over by a vehicle during road maintenance work in South Ayrshire. Newlay Civil Engineering Ltd has been fined £15,400 after pleading guilty to breaching Regulation 5(1) of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. Ayr Sherriff Co
06/06/2018
A new signalised pedestrian crossing is to be installed near Balbirnie Mains in Glenrothes, Fife. Following extensive investigation works by Transport Scotland, the new crossing will be built as part of further improvements on the A92. Detailed design work for the traffic signal controlled crossin
06/06/2018
Road maintenance works are to begin on the A89 road in North Lanarkshire. From Saturday, 09 June, consecutive weekend resurfacing will be carried out on the A89 Coatbridge Road, Glasgow, and approach roads to Bargeddie roundabout (Bargeddie Cross). Work will take place between midnight and 6am each
05/06/2018
M&G Real Estate has completed the purchase of a mixed-use development site in Edinburgh for £49.1 million. The three-acre Haymarket site was previously owned by Interserve's joint venture with Tiger Developments, Edinburgh Haymarket Developments Limited ("EHDL"). Located in the heart of Edinburgh'
05/06/2018
Network Rail has completed work on a £1 million refurbishment project on the Ayr Viaduct. The scheme was carried out in partnership with specialist contractor Taziker Industrial to address issues with both the masonry and the metal work on the walkway of the 110-metre-long Grade C listed structure.
05/06/2018
Meat processor ABP Perth has secured a £4 million funding boost from the Scottish Government. The Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation (FPMC) grant scheme will help contribute to a long-term investment into the company's infrastructure, which includes the construction and equipping of severa
05/06/2018
Plans have been approved for a £20 million sports facilities redevelopment project at the University of Stirling. The project involves creating a new sports complex at the University that will be integrated with existing world-class facilities. Features will include purpose-built studios, a fitnes
05/06/2018
Residents in East Ayrshire are being urged to stay alert following reports of a recent bogus caller incident. An individual who claimed to work for Scottish Water went to a property in Dalmellington on Thursday, 31 May. They claimed to the householder they were there to turn off the water. However
05/06/2018
Scottish Ministers are being called upon to take action over mounting challenges within Scotland's construction sector following the recent collapse of two firms. Unite Scotland said around 400 jobs are set to be lost after Midlothian-based Crummock and Paisley-based Lambert Contracts both fell int
05/06/2018
Morrison Construction is continuing work on the multi-million pound Bishopbriggs Relief Road project in East Dunbartonshire. With the project having faced a number of challenges due to the construction of a new bridge over the Edinburgh-Glasgow rail line, the council has confirmed the £6.5m fourth
05/06/2018
Up to 50 new 'affordable' homes are expected to be delivered on the Isle of Skye this year, according to the Highland Council. Members the Skye and Raasay Committee recently discussed a report focusing on local housing issues in the region, as well as examining the council's performance against a n
05/06/2018
Road maintenance work is to begin on the A82 in West Dunbartonshire. Scotland TranServ will begin a scouring programme to deliver long-term improvements to Gruggie's Burn Culvert running under the trunk road, addressing potential issues with the integrity of the structure. Features include repairi
05/06/2018
Forres-based AJ Engineering have given young people an insight into the world of work by setting them the task of creating mini replicas of the Forres Railway pedestrian bridge. Over 100 pupils from Forres Academy were set the task of building an exact copy of the bridge by the firm, who were contr
04/06/2018
Hundreds of jobs have been lost following the collapse of Bonnyrigg-based civil engineering firm, Crummock (Scotland) Ltd It is understood up to 287 roles have been made redundant after the company entered into receivership, citing cash flow issues. The business carried out a range of civil engine
04/06/2018
The Scottish Government has announced it is expanding the Home Energy Efficiency Programme Scotland (HEEPS) scheme. The initiative lets homeowners on low incomes borrow up to £40,000 for energy efficiency improvements and essential repairs, including the installation of a new boiler, double glazing
04/06/2018
Scottish Ministers have called on the UK Government to waive VAT for companies removing combustible cladding from their buildings in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy. In a letter to the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mel Stride, Housing Minister Kevin Stewart said companies that are rem
04/06/2018
A new £8.6 million primary school has been opened in Duns, Scottish Borders. The new Duns Primary and Berwickshire Locality Support Centre project was delivered by development partner Hub South East Scotland and GRAHAM Construction. Construction work on the project provided a series of community b
04/06/2018
Up to £1 million is to be invested in improving cemeteries across Renfrewshire. The council will carry out upgrades to drainage systems, roads and pathways to nine cemeteries in the region. A total of £500,000 will be invested in Hawkhead Cemetery as part of significant work to improve the drainag
04/06/2018
Archaeological survey work is to be carried out for the A9 Dualling Killiecrankie to Glen Garry scheme. The surveys form part of the design programme for the scheme and the scope of the work has been agreed with Historic Environment Scotland (HES). Overall, the scheme will take around three weeks t
04/06/2018
Contractor Kilmac is continuing work to build the South Montrose Spine Road in Angus. The scheme, which is now nearing completion, is part of the council's ongoing multi-million pound Montrose South regeneration programme. A new section of the road is now open and named "Rue De Luzarches" after th
04/06/2018
More than 11,200 new homes were registered to be built in the UK during April, according to the National House Building Council (NHBC). The new figures reveal a slight drop in housing registration numbers when compared with last year, when 12,648 new homes were registered during April 2017. Overal
04/06/2018
Work is underway to restore a damaged water main link in the Highlands. The scheme is located in a steep section of the embankment at Dunbeath Brae, with the main being relocated to a more stable and accessible area beneath the public path on the embankment. Gavin Steel, of Scottish Water, said: "
04/06/2018
Work on a £55,500 skate park refurbishment project in Aberdeen is now complete. The new St Fittick's Skate Park in Torry was boosted by a £50,000 funding award from the SUEZ Community Trust, which enabled the expansion of the existing skate park to include 10 features for users of all abilities. S
01/06/2018
Plans have been submitted to create a new home for Edinburgh Rugby at BT Murrayfield. Scottish Rugby is proposing to install a new 7,800-capacity venue within the grounds of the sports stadium, located on a section of currently used as training pitches. The fan-focussed, playing venue will incorpo
01/06/2018
More than 300 homes are to be built in Stirling. Councillors have approved plans for the Robertson Group develop 319 units on four different sites across Raploch. The proposals include; • 75 affordable homes at Back O'Hill Road where formerly there had been Council housing (Gowanhill Gardens). •
01/06/2018
Aggregates supplier Breedon Group has acquired a quarry and ready-mixed (RMX) concrete plant near Kelso in the Scottish Borders. The company purchased the site from Blinkbonny Quarry (Borders) and will provide Breedon with its first quarry in the region, comprising 2.8 million tonnes of high-qualit
01/06/2018
WSP has been selected to design the Stirling Station redevelopment project. The scheme will involve the creation of the new station forecourt area, which aligns with improvements already being made by Stirling Council to enhance routes to the city's centre and its bus station. David Campbell, Deve
01/06/2018
Residents are being invited to view plans for the Lenzie Station Improvement Project in East Dunbartonshire. The council is hosting a drop-in event later this month to provide information on the scheme and to give people an idea how the development will look. Since September 2016, the local author
01/06/2018
More than 90 new homes are to be built in Banff, Aberdeenshire. Plans have been approved for Springfield Properties to develop the 94-home scheme off Golden Knowes Road. Featuring two-, three- and four-bedroom homes along with two-bedroom cottage flats, the scheme is designed to be spacious with a
01/06/2018
Plans have been refused to build 26 new 'affordable' homes in Ballater, Aberdeenshire. Grampian Housing Association's (HA) proposals involved converting the old school building on Abergeldie Road – which dates back to 1877 – into 10 homes, with new houses proposed within the school yard, along with
01/06/2018
Tender costs have been approved for the third and final phase of refurbishment at Inverness Town House. Up to £3.3 million will be spent on full stone repairs and replacement, mortar re-pointing, roof repairs, guttering renewal and window repairs and replacements to all sections of the building, wh
