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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for August 2018
31/08/2018
Work is progressing on the £7.3 million conservation of the historic Union Chain Bridge in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Developments have been made on the second round National Lottery bid. The second round bid will include a masonry inspection, investigation of the existing paintwork, strain gauge monit
31/08/2018
Scottish chartered surveyors DM Hall has appointed nine new graduate surveyors nationwide. The new graduates, five women and four men, will focus mainly on residential property surveying with one dedicated to the commercial property sector. They are: Hannah Sime, who will operate from the firm's K
31/08/2018
Further funding from the Scottish Government has been announced to improve accessibility on Scotland's ferry networks. Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Michael Matheson announced the fourth round of funding, worth £170,000. Port and ferry operators can apply for s
31/08/2018
The third and final phase of the Inverness Town House restoration project is to begin in October. The historic A-listed building will undergo full stone repairs and replacement, mortar re-pointing, roof repairs, guttering renewal and window repairs and replacements to all sections of the building
31/08/2018
Funding of £2.6 million has been secured to help rejuvenate Penicuik town centre. The funds, approved by the National Lottery and Historic Environment Scotland, will allow improvements to be made to historic buildings and public spaces. The project will take place over five years, with initial w
31/08/2018
A number of companies have turned out in full force for the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme information event on Wednesday, 29 August. Approximately 74 companies attended the event organised by the contractors and suppliers, where they found out more details about the scheme. Executive Member for
31/08/2018
Investigation work is to get underway in Eyemouth to improve the waste water infrastructure. The long-term investment will increase protection against flooding. The ground work will commence on Monday 17 September and last around two weeks. The future work will be designed to improve the capaci
31/08/2018
A grant to improve accessibility to shops and properties in Nairn High Street has been increased. The Shop Improvement Scheme will now offer a grant of up to 75% of eligible costs (up to a maximum grant of £3,750) if the application is specific to improving access to premises. The Nairn councillo
30/08/2018
Further funding of £4.8 million has been announced for Spirit AeroSytems' new open access Aerospace Innovation Centre at its manufacturing site in Prestwick. The new centre will focus on the development of the next generation of aircraft and help develop the technology for composite materials and a
30/08/2018
Interserve Construction has secured the contract for the A737 The Den Realignment scheme. Transport Scotland announced its intention to award the contract to Interserve, which involves the construction of a one kilometre section of carriageway, situated between Beith and Dalry, including new junct
30/08/2018
A £6.5 million flood protection scheme has been completed in Dundee. It will reduce the risk of flooding to the new £1 billion Dundee Waterfront area, and protect numerous homes and major roads between Camperdown Dock and Dundee Airport. Balfour Beatty delivered the project, using a reinforced co
30/08/2018
The A90 between Stonehaven and Blackdog is to become the A92 as part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route / Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. Work will begin on Monday 03 September to update the trunk road signage. BEAR Scotland is undertaking the changes between 03-07 September. It wi
30/08/2018
Approximately 300 properties are to be built in Dunbeg as part of a new affordable home development. Link Group's proposal for the new homes was approved by Argyll and Bute Council's planning committee. The properties will consist of 89 one-bedroom flats; 141 two-bed houses and flats; 67 three-be
30/08/2018
CCG Asset Management has successfully delivered 88 bathroom replacements in Paisley. On behalf of Paisley Housing, the CCG division installed the new bathrooms in housing just outside of the town centre. The construction contract was procured through the i-FLAIR Planned Maintenance Framework, a c
30/08/2018
A milestone has been marked on the £55million Inverurie Community Campus project with a 'Topping Out' ceremony. Deputy First Minister John Swinney attended the event yesterday, 29 August, in Aberdeenshire and watched the final beam being lifted into place. He also met with some of the staff and p
30/08/2018
akp is to deliver a new office space within the Garment Factory in Glasgow. AutoRek appointed the contractor to construct its 8,385 sq ft space. The Garment Factory is one of Glasgow's most notable buildings, providing 47,382 sq ft of high quality retail and design-focused office space over seve
29/08/2018
A £2.5 million upgrade project has been completed at Barrhead Foundry to improve the swimming pool, health suite and changing rooms. The swimming pool upgrade has incorporated modernised equipment to ensure even better water quality. Natural, energy-efficient lighting and new tiling have also been
29/08/2018
West Dunbartonshire Council has welcomed 24 new apprentices as part of a £1 million investment fund. The new recruits will take on jobs across Construction Crafts, Greenspace and Business Administration. They are also the first intake of Modern Apprentices since the investment fund was announced in
29/08/2018
The new £16 million shared school campus of Bargarran and St John Bosco Primary Schools in Erskine has officially been opened. The two storey building was designed by Renfrewshire Council and constructed by Heron Bros. It has mirrored wings for the two schools over two levels, with flexible spaces
29/08/2018
Balfour Beatty is to be awarded the construction contract for the next major section of the £3billion A9 Dualling Programme. Transport Scotland announced its intention to grant the contract to Balfour Beatty for the 9.5km section of the A9 between Luncarty and Pass of Birnam. It will be the secon
29/08/2018
An investment of £6 million has been agreed to develop new Primary School, Early Childhood Centre and community facilities in Bellsbank. East Ayrshire Council secured the additional funding of £1.65 million from the Scottish Government Early Learning and Childcare capital funding programme. Approx
29/08/2018
Site investigations are underway on the planned new energy from waste plant in Tullos Industrial Estate, Aberdeen. The plant will deal with waste which cannot be recycled from three north-east local authorities. The work is being carried out primarily to determine the geotechnical aspects of the s
29/08/2018
Essential road repairs are to take place on Main Street in Carnwrath, starting on Friday 31 August. The road will be closed from 7pm on Friday 31 August until 8pm on Thursday 20 September. An alternative route, which will be clearly signposted, will be via the A721, A702, A73, and A70. Councillo
29/08/2018
A former jeweller's on Aberdeen's Union Street has been transformed into a brand new restaurant. The project was the first delivered as part of the five-year building improvement programme for historic properties on the street. It delivered £16,260 works to the empty shop unit, including the add
29/08/2018
Complex repair work is progressing on a collapsed sewer in Great Western Road (A82), Clydebank. The 84-year-old sewer collapsed recently under the central reservation resulting in a tree falling into the void below. It caused sub-soil and debris to wash further downstream and choke a main sewer co
29/08/2018
Alan Russell has been appointed as Hillcrest Housing Association's new Chairperson. Mr Russell will take over from Val Howard after she recently stepped down in accordance with governance rules. Angela Linton, Hillcrest Group chief executive, said: "It has been a pleasure working with Val over t
28/08/2018
The £2.5 million redevelopment of Partick Bus Station has been completed and is set to reopen this weekend, Sunday 02 September. The refurbishment has seen an increase to the number of bus stances accompanied by improved waiting areas for passengers with integrated lighting, CCTV, seating and Real
28/08/2018
The 15-mile A9 dualling programme route between Dalraddy to Slochd has been confirmed with the publication of the draft Orders and Environmental Statement. Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Michael Matheson said: "Work is continuing across the A9 between Perth and In
28/08/2018
The sewer infrastructure in Rhu has been successfully upgraded as part of Scottish Water's wider £5 million investment programme in Argyll and Bute. The work involved the construction of two underground septic tanks and 425 metres of new pipework. Scottish Water's alliance partners amey Bl
28/08/2018
A new £24 million strategic water main has been installed in North Ayrshire, benefitting more than 85,000 people. The 7.3 mile-long water main was built south of Drybridge, near Dreghorn, to the west of Eglinton Country Park. It benefits customers in Irvine, Kilwinning, Stevenston, Dreghorn, Dry
28/08/2018
Ground investigation work is to begin at the A9/A82 Longman Junction in Inverness. It is expected to last around four weeks, with most of the work taking place off the line of the existing junction. A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: "This ground investigation contract is vital to inform th
28/08/2018
The exclusion zone at the dangerous former Station Hotel building in Ayr is to be extended after contractors identified crumbling and exposed roof areas. South Ayrshire Council Chief Executive, Eileen Howat, said the areas present "a significant and immediate danger to people and places around the
28/08/2018
Work is underway to replace the B9090 White Bridge in the Highlands with a new crossing. Dingwall based contractors R J McLeod will be on site to start the realignment work along the route between Clephanton and Cawdor. The work will include building a new bridge upstream of the existing masonry a
28/08/2018
Investigation work is to get underway to help improve sewer flooding protection in parts of Annan. Beginning on Monday 03 September, Scottish Water's alliance partner amey Black and Veatch (aBV) will carry out the work. It comes after a number of properties and gardens were flooded. Scottish Wate
24/08/2018
The proposed East Kilbride Community Growth Area has received a funding boost from the £1.13 billion Glasgow City Region City Deal. The funding will allow more than 2,500 homes to built, including 294 affordable homes delivered within the CGA site and another 294 affordable homes at an off-site loc
24/08/2018
Pre-historic foundations have been unearthed during a retail renovation project in Castle Street, Dundee. Dundee City Council staff discovered the massive "castle rock" built into the basement of the former Kennedy's Steak House building. The huge rock formation stretched back up the hill towards
24/08/2018
Applications are being welcomed for Scotland's £500,000 Road Safety Framework Fund. The fund aims to find innovative ideas to encourage driving at appropriate speeds, tackle issues affecting pre and existing drivers, and better protect vulnerable road users, such as cyclists and pedestrians. The n
24/08/2018
Essential resurfacing work is to take place on the A98 at Longmanhill next month. The works involve resurfacing at the Easter Outseat bend in preparation for a new high friction surface. Aberdeenshire Council is carrying out the works from 06-08 September. Work to remove the existing road surfa
24/08/2018
South Lanarkshire has agreed a new construction charter, outlining new standards, conditions and expectations. The charter, as requested by Unite the Union, sets out requirements for construction companies tendering for contracts with the council. It will build on the existing Fair Working Practi
24/08/2018
The new £10m St Nicholas' Primary School in Bearsden has opened its doors to 450 pupils during its first week of term. The school was built as part of East Dunbartonshire Council's Primary School Improvement Programme. It is the new home for pupils from the former St Joseph's and St Andrew's Pri
23/08/2018
A new £1.5 million footbridge has officially been opened in Glasgow. The Polmadie Footbridge will reconnect the community to Glasgow Green for the first time in over three years. Direct access to the Green from Oatlands was lost in May 2015 when a routine inspection revealed that continued use
23/08/2018
Clackmannanshire roads have been named the safest in the UK according to a new study. The information has come to light following analysis of data gathered by the UK Department of Transport by technology business Teletrac Navman. The study shows that there were no fatalities on Clackmannanshire's
23/08/2018
Govan-based contractor John Fulton has appointed new apprentices to help deliver a local heritage project. The £4.1 million Govan Cross Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) aims to help the wider regeneration of Govan by repairing, restoring and preserving the area's main heritage features and hist
23/08/2018
Pupils have been welcomed to the new £10 million St Ninian's School in Gourck. Glasgow-based contractor CCG (Scotland) completed the development as part of a £270m schools estate investment programme. The new building has 13 classrooms, a gym, dining hall, music room and a library over its two st
23/08/2018
Planning permission has been refused for a proposed mixed use development at Kingslaw, Tranent. Members of East Lothian Planning Committee met to discuss a series of applications. Nine committee members agreed with the planning officials' recommendation to refuse the Kingslaw proposal as it would
23/08/2018
Plans have been approved for a new bridge over the Black Cart at the south end of Greenock Road. The new bridge will connect cyclists and pedestrians to a major investment area developing in Renfrewshire. Councillors on the Communities, Housing and Planning board gave the green light for construc
22/08/2018
A significant housing milestone has been reached in Inverness with the completion of the 750th new council home built in the Highlands since the re-introduction of the Council House Build Programme in 2010. Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Kevin Stewart, visited the site on Mond
22/08/2018
A range of improvement works are to take place in Dundee following approval by the Neighbourhood Services Committee. The £500,000 works include repairs and replacements to window and door surrounds in 547 council houses. In addition, footway and surfacing improvements will take place at the Lilyb
22/08/2018
Approximately 238 affordable homes are to be built in Badenoch and Strathspey over the next five years, under Highland's Local Housing Strategy. The strategy sets the targets for affordable housing, and the Highland's Strategic Housing Investment Plan sets out how resources will be used over five y
22/08/2018
A site has been agreed to build a three stream replacement school for Lasswade Primary School in Bonnyrigg. Midlothian Council agreed for the development to be built on the land adjacent to the current school. The school will be required by 2023, subject to planning conditions. This will include
22/08/2018
Members of local communities are to experience the new Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) before it opens to traffic as part of the GoNorthEast 'Road Festival'. The free, weekend-long festival will bring the community together to celebrate the transformational Aberdeen Western Peripheral Rout
22/08/2018
Close to 2,000 homes are to be built in Hamilton as part of the £1.13 billion Glasgow City Region City Deal. A £4.1 million extension will also be built at Woodhead Primary School, with funding from the Hamilton Community Growth. The initial infrastructure investment in the CGA will be £41.55m wi
22/08/2018
Glasgow-based developers Nixon Blue is to turn the former Gospel Hall in Dennistoun into new residential accommodation. The plans were approved by Glasgow City Council after changes were made to the initial proposals. The new residential build, at the corner of Finlay Drive and Armadale Street, w
22/08/2018
Funding of £10,000 has been secured to help convert Johnstone Police Station into a new local health hub. Active Communities will complete a feasibility study and further develop the business case for its proposal with the new funding from the Community Empowerment Fund. The newly established fund
21/08/2018
A new 20-unit housing development has been officially opened in Forres, Moray. The Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Kevin Stewart MSP, formally opened the £2.5 million development yesterday, 20 August. The site includes 12 one-bedroomed flats, four two-bedroomed bungalows, tw
21/08/2018
A £3.8 million project has been completed to transform Lady Alice Primary School in Greenock into a new modern build. Built in 1937, the original exterior of the building has been retained while the inside has been completely reworked and modernised and a new reception area added. A lift has been
21/08/2018
An engineering competition has been launched in Scotland, offering engineers the opportunity to showcase their projects and inspire the next generation. In the Year of Young People, the emphasis of the competition is to identify ideas that raise awareness for pupils undertaking STEM (Science, Tech
21/08/2018
Perth and Kinross Council's Housing and Environment Service is to present its Business Management Improvement Plan (BMIP) to the Housing and Communities Committee tomorrow, 22 August. The BMIP reports sets out a range of housing targets for the upcoming year, which include: • Giving every child
21/08/2018
Clark Contracts has been appointed to the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service's (SCTS) Principal Contractor Framework. Under the framework, the contractor will complete building refurbishment works and projects. Over the next 4 years, Clark Contracts will deliver planned refurbishment works and
21/08/2018
The new Canal Parks Rugby Club Pavilion building in Inverness has been successfully delivered with help from a number of Sto insulation products. StoTherm Classic K external wall insulation, Sto Armat Classic reinforcing mortar and StoSilco façade render were used to provide a robust external wall
21/08/2018
Stannah Lift Service is to carry out upgrades to improve the lifts at Rothesay Ferry Terminal. The £100,000 upgrades are based on recommendations made by an independent specialist hired to identify the best way forward. The significant improvements will ensure the effective operation of the two li
21/08/2018
Scottish Water is to host its Annual Consultative Meeting next week in Glasgow. The event will detail the progression of Scottish Water's current six-year £3.9 billion investment programme. Members of its Board will be on hand to meet customers and answer questions as the public utility reviews i
21/08/2018
Community feedback is being sought on plans to divert a section of the Great Glen Way to allow a water main installation to take place. A new water main is to be installed to connect Fort Augustus and Invermoriston. An open event to present detailed plans and seek feedback is being held at Fort
21/08/2018
Scottish building preservation company Richardson and Starling has expanded its Kirkcaldy office space and appoined six new staff members. The Kirkcaldy space is now double its previous size with the purchase of a building adjacent to its premises on Mitchelston Industrial Estate. A total of 25 em
20/08/2018
The UK's largest recycling plant has been officially opened in Livingston. Brewster Bros' new facility will treat and recycle construction and demolition waste as a resource, ensuring zero waste to landfill. The plant, featuring a CDE state-of-the-art wet processing system, will provide waste ma
20/08/2018
Ground Developments Ltd has commenced groundwork to create a development platform for around 400 new homes at Highstone Hall in Hamilton. The company will deliver a soil modification and bulk earthworks package on a 30-week contract. The project will stabilise and modify over 200,000m³ of site-w
20/08/2018
A £40 million project to develop Scotway House, Clydeside, into new student housing, has celebrated a major milestone. Structured House Group, Graham, Nixon Construction & BOHO attended a topping out ceremony on the build. The £40million GDV project is a significant investment for the city and h
20/08/2018
Ogilvie Construction has completed work on Scotland's largest hotel in Glasgow. The new £22 million Motel One Hotel in Oswald Street is now open for business, offering 374 rooms. It is the first Glasgow hotel for the European budget designer brand. Donald MacDonald, managing director, Ogilvie C
20/08/2018
The future of solar is to be discussed at the upcoming Scottish Renewables Solar Conference in Edinburgh on 04 September. The conference will bring together key players from across the sector to consider the role of solar in Scotland's future energy system. Solar's future after the looming 2019 F
20/08/2018
Students have been welcomed to a new £16 million campus in Dundee. The Coldside Campus officially opened last week, after work began on the development last year. Our Lady's Primary, Rosebank Primary and Frances Wright Nursery School are contained within the new development. Depute convener of D
20/08/2018
Planning permission has been granted to transform a former call centre in Aviemore into an affordable housing development. Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) approved the plans to convert the office block off Dalfaber Drive into 20 social rental flats with a mixture of one and two bedroom p
20/08/2018
A new 22-home development has officially been opened in Inglefield Street, Glasgow. The Govanhill Housing Association homes are located on the site of the former Our Lady of Consolation RC Church. A ceremony took place to mark the opening on Friday, 17 August. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and o
20/08/2018
Aileen Evans has been voted as the next Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) vice president. CIH members voted for the chief executive of Grand Union Housing Group to take on the role, replacing current vice president Jim Strang when he steps up to the president role in September. She received 4
20/08/2018
Independent construction consultancy Thomson Gray has announced four new internal promotions within the company. Four colleagues have been appointed to more senior roles. Ian MacGregor has become Senior Associate (PM) with overall responsibility for Project Management services in Scotland. Ben
17/08/2018
The newly revamped Ballater's Old Royal Station is to officially open next week, 20 August. The station underwent works by Aberdeenshire Council after it was destroyed by a fire in May 2015. The new facility includes a VisitScotland information centre, a restaurant and tearoom run by The Prince'
17/08/2018
A historic Grade I building in the heart of Glasgow's financial district is being transformed into a new huge office space. Mabey is collaborating with BAM Construction on the project, supplying its unique propping system and BIM (Building Information Modelling) services to support the development
17/08/2018
Five route options have been removed from the A96 Dualling Hardmuir to Fochabers scheme. Transport Scotland announced the changes following engagement with local communities, road users and other stakeholders. The following route options have been removed: • P1 – Hardmuir to Forres Enterprise Pa
17/08/2018
A new £17 million school campus in Lothian Crescent, Whitfield, has officially opened. The North East Campus contains Longhaugh Primary, St Francis Primary and Quarry View Nursery School. Depute convener of Dundee City Council's children and families service, Roisin Smith, said: "The new campus
17/08/2018
A site has been confirmed for the construction of a new centralised waste management facility in Inverness. The Highland Council's Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee agreed on the Longman Landfill site for the development. The Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) will process all
17/08/2018
New safety measures are to be introduced for two roads in Bishopbriggs and Kirkintilloch. A flat top speed table will be built on Kenmure Avenue at its junction with Brackenrae Road, Bishopbriggs. In Kirkintilloch, two sets of speed cushions will be developed on Bankhead Road, between its juncti
17/08/2018
Engineers are on site to repair a collapsed sewer on the Great Western Road (A82) in Clydebank. A wastewater pipe on the road has been damaged due to tree root ingress. A number of road traffic management plans are in place to allow the pipework to take place. A short stretch of the outside lane
17/08/2018
A further consultation event is being held on the revised proposals for more than 50 new affordable homes in Kirkintilloch. Locals are being welcomed to find out more about the plans and offer their opinions at the event. East Dunbartonshire Council and Bield Housing and Care are proposing to de
17/08/2018
Funding of £25,000 has been secured to conduct research on the possibility of creating a seawater intake pipe pumping system in Machrihanish. Argyll and Bute councillors approved the funding in a meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee on Thursday, 16 August. The feasibility study will cost
17/08/2018
Locals have been invited to discuss the creation of a Development Plan for the Nairn Links area. Local members and officers will host a community engagement stand at Nairn Games to focus on the idea of a Development Plan from 11am-4pm on 18 August. They will also seek ideas for future planning.
16/08/2018
A £30 million development project at Glasgow's Pacific Quay has reached a major milestone with the submission of a planning application. Drum Property Group's application, in collaboration with Scottish Enterprise, involves developing a 7.5-acre site at Pacific Drive into a mixed-use area. Plans
16/08/2018
Funding of £250,000 has been secured to complete improvement works to the Crask Junction on the Black Isle. Crask Junction, which is located on the B9169 Muir of Ord – Leanaig - Culbokie - Shorton Road, follows a blind summit, with high traffic speeds on the main road. The Council's Roads Operatio
16/08/2018
The possibility of a twin-tracking railway project between Westerton and Milngavie has been rejected by Transport Scotland. East Dunbartonshire Council applied for funding under the Local Rail Development Fund to investigate the possibility of twin-tracking the line. Transport Scotland wrote to
16/08/2018
A number of new classrooms have been delivered at five different primary schools across Edinburgh. The classrooms were officially opened yesterday, 15 August, at Currie, Davidson's Mains, Granton, Stockbridge and Trinity Primaries. It marked the sixth successful year of the Rising Roll programme
16/08/2018
The Scottish Land Commission has called for new laws to be introduced to tackle the blight of abandoned buildings and parcels of vacant and derelict land in town centres and communities across Scotland. In a new report, the Land Commission states a new Compulsory Sales Order (CSO) could solve the i
16/08/2018
An information day is being held to inform contractors and suppliers about the work opportunities offered by the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme. Scottish Borders Council will be hosting the event on 29 August from 11am to 8pm at Hawick Town Hall. The scheme will deliver protection from a 1 in 75
16/08/2018
Locals are being called to voice their opinions on the proposed primary school and nursery development in Prestonpans, Edinburgh, during the consultation period starting next week, 20 August. The proposal intends to close the existing Prestonpans Infants and Prestonpans Primary schools and establis
16/08/2018
Plans have been announced to improve the A82 between Longman roundabout and Tomnahurich Swing Bridge in Inverness. Proposals are being developed to install a new footway/cycleway between Longman Roundabout and Telford Road Roundabout. Further plans include upgrading the traffic signals at the To
16/08/2018
Kier Construction is to carry out overnight manhole repairs in Anderson Drive, Aberdeen. The work will be completed from 7.30pm on 20 August until 6am the following morning, just north of the roundabout at Anderson Drive/Queen's Road. Traffic management will be in place, with a road closure north
16/08/2018
Castleton Technologies has secured a contract from Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) to support its digital transformation programme. The project involves migrating DGHP's everyday operations onto a private cloud, moving away from its current on-premise solutions, and a desktop refr
15/08/2018
A number of road improvements have been carried out across Perth and Kinross after the council secured funding from Forestry Commission Scotland's (FCS) Strategic Timber Transport Scheme (STTS). Perthshire is known for its woodlands and forested areas, with a growing forestry sector that, while pr
15/08/2018
CCG (Scotland) has been appointed to Scottish Procurement Alliance's (SPA) new amalgamated framework. The WD1 Windows and Door Framework is a combination of two highly successful frameworks for timber and PVC-U window and door products. Having been previously part of the SPA TW3 Framework, the ne
15/08/2018
The consultation period on suggested improvements to Sherry Drive, Hamilton, has been extended by South Lanarkshire Council. The improvements involve changing the layout of the road and removing all of the chicanes. An drop in event will take place on the project at St Mark's Primary School, She
15/08/2018
Glasgow City Council is hosting a public information event on the future of greenspace at North Toryglen. The council will consult with locals at the event on Friday 17 August (12-6pm) at Toryglen Community Hall. The North Toryglen Transformational Regeneration Area (TRA) was officially activated
15/08/2018
Work has begun to investigate the cause of a number of road defects on King Street in Kirkwall this morning, 15 August. The team will also attempt to locate a culvert in the street. The road is now closed to traffic for the work to take place. Pedestrians should be able to use King Street thro
15/08/2018
The Scottish Government has welcomed the latest round of applications for its Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES), with funding of up to £5 million available. Now open for applications, the scheme aims to enable locally owned renewable energy projects. The scheme has helped over 200 re
15/08/2018
An additional 11 new flats are to be built at a site on Dundee's waterfront. Plans were approved for the extra 11 units, with a total of 99 apartments now scheduled to be constructed in one of the buildings at site six. Planning permission has been granted for a mixed use development on the site
15/08/2018
A project has been launched to replace four valves in central Inverness, with work expected to begin on 27 August. Scottish Water will carry out the work on valves beneath the junction of Kenneth Street and Tomnahurich Street. The valves have a crucial role in the water network for surrounding a
14/08/2018
The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Road/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project has reached a significant milestone with a 12km section expected to open this week, Wednesday 15 August. The Balmedie to Tipperty section, which represents one fifth of the entire project, will open ahead of the busy morn
14/08/2018
ACCORD Hospice has opened its brand new £1.1 million Inpatient Unit in Paisley. Developed in collaboration with McLean Architects and Clark Contracts, the new unit possesses eight single rooms with en-suite wet rooms, patio doors leading to individual patio and communal garden areas. ACCORD staff
14/08/2018
A contract has been awarded for A9 dualling ground investigations under the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig scheme. The A9 Dualling scheme is one of Scotland's biggest ever transport infrastructure projects, which will upgrade the road into a dual carriageway. Ground investigation work will help info
14/08/2018
Three sites in Aviemore are to be proposed as part of Cairngorms National Park's ongoing Local Development Plan (LDP). An extension to tourism designations in Carr-Bridge and Grantown-on-Spey will also be considered under the new LDP. Following the Main Issues Report (MIR) consultation that took
14/08/2018
Scottish Water's £2.8m flooding management project in Greenock has been delayed due to tunnelling problems. The team intended to use a guided tunnelling machine to tunnel under the roadway in and round the Oakmall Shopping Centre and across the roundabout where the existing sewer is located. Due
14/08/2018
A number of local councillors have visited the new £47 million Lochside Academy secondary school, ahead of its official opening next week. Aberdeen City Council Co Leaders, Councillors Jenny Laing and Douglas Lumsden went on a tour of the new facility along with Education Operational Delivery Conv
14/08/2018
An information event is being held on Scottish Water's £4 million sewer upgrades in Robslee, Giffnock. The event will take place at Eastwood House, Eastwood Park, Giffnock, on Tuesday 21 August, from 4pm - 7pm. Residents can find out more about plans for the work which is being carried out by Sc
14/08/2018
Scottish environmental consultancy Nevis Environmental has highlighted the importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a tool used to store and make sense of complex geographical information on a computer. GIS means you can easily manage and present large volumes of data in a way that allow
13/08/2018
Bids are being sought for the design of a deep-water port in the Hebrides. Stornoway Port Authority is developing the port as part of its 20-year Master Plan aimed at creating significant economic growth for the islands. It is the largest single development in Stornoway Port Authority's history.
13/08/2018
A major flood management scheme has been completed around the Den Burn area in Aberdeen. The Den of Maidencraig flood management and wetlands project will work alongside the Stronsay Park scheme to help protect dozens of properties downstream, after the area was hit with flooding in March. A pat
13/08/2018
Resurfacing is due to commence on the C41 Oxnam Road in Jedburgh later this month. The project will be part of Scottish Borders Council's £2.6 million resurfacing programme, which involves upgrading 32 key routes across the region. A section of the Oxnam Road around the industrial estate will be
13/08/2018
Contractor Kier is to carry out repairs on manhole covers in the Crown area of Inverness this week. The work will take place on Kingsmill Road at the junction with Darnaway Road between 9.30am and 3.30pm on Wednesday 22 August. Traffic management will be in place for the duration of the work, wi
13/08/2018
A new Water Treatment Plant has been successfully delivered in Orkney, serving customers in North Hoy and Graemsay. The transportable treatment unit (TTU), which uses modern membrane treatment technology, was designed, built and tested for Scottish Water by Ross-shire Engineering at its specialist
13/08/2018
hub West Scotland has appointed four new Housing Delivery Partners. Contractors CCG, Cruden, Engie and Lovell all demonstrated a commitment to providing excellent value for money and to working collaboratively to deliver high quality developments. They will now have the opportunity to bid to deli
13/08/2018
Scaffolding is to be built to complete upgrades to Highland Council's headquarters in Inverness. Once installed, the scaffolding will allow work to be undertaken to stone chimneys and other stone repairs on the building. Temporary traffic management measures and traffic lights will be in operati
13/08/2018
Orkney Islands Council is welcoming the UK President of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) to the newly regenerated Stromness this week. The president, John Acres, is visiting the town after the council's 'Team Stromness' regeneration scheme won the top award at the UK National RTPI Awards f
10/08/2018
Cycle routes across Scotland have received a funding boost after Transport Secretary Michael Matheson pledged an extra £3.9 million. A total of £6.9m is being invested to develop the National Cycle Network for 2018/19. The move will fund a series of infrastructure improvements to make it easier
10/08/2018
YOTEL has revealed its plans to open its first hotel in Glasgow. The Glasgow city centre hotel will be located opposite Glasgow's Central Station. The project involves the transformation of the Westergate building on Argyle Street into a 256-room hotel, including a rooftop bar complete with a bo
10/08/2018
Funding of £2.9 million has been secured to complete redevelopment works on Glasgow Science Centre. The funds will help transform the exterior of the centre by the Clyde at its Pacific Quay location. Further works include improvements to existing facilities and exhibition spaces and the developm
10/08/2018
Construction work is progressing well on the new NHS hospital and healthcare facilities in Orkney. Work has begun on the main entrance canopy and on the installation of the Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) pond. Externally rendering, blockwork, roof and wall cladding are all close to completi
10/08/2018
An information event is to held on the upcoming housing development project in Johnstone Castle. The event will take place on 14 August at the Johnstone Castle Community Centre, Pine Crescent, from 3pm-6.30pm. Renfrewshire Council has welcomed residents to drop in to the event to find out more a
10/08/2018
Orkney Islands Council has secured £670,000 of funding for the 'Stromness Multi Modal Low Carbon Transport and Active Travel Hub' project. The funding comes from the European Regional Development Fund's Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund, a capital fund that aims to facilitate the deli
10/08/2018
Planning permission has been granted for 115 new homes in Kingsteps, Nairn. Scottish housebuilder Springfield Properties was given the green light for the development. Approximately 29 of the units will be afforable homes for Highland Council. The development will comprise a mix of energy-effi
10/08/2018
A new £60,000 play park is to be officially opened in Oxton tomorrow, 10 August. The new facility is being funded by the Scottish Borders Council as part of a £3.1 million investment over the next four years in new play parks, skate park and pump tracks and other outdoor community facilities. A c
09/08/2018
Paisley-based contractor Clark Contracts has announced the arrival of six new apprentices. The new apprentices will spend four weeks working in various departments within Clark Contracts' offices in Paisley and Edinburgh, before beginning work on site and commencing their studies at either West Col
09/08/2018
Glasgow City Council has unveiled an action plan to help more homeless people in the city. The plan outlines measures to find permanent homes more quickly for people, freeing up temporary accommodation and enabling the city to provide more people with help in emergencies. Homelessness officers h
09/08/2018
The first round of successful applicants to the Local Rail Development Fund have been revealed. Approximately 10 local communities will benefit from £681,000 rail funding. The communities will use the fund to carry out a multi-modal transport appraisal which could potentially bring forward propos
09/08/2018
Planning permission has been granted for a new 44-home development in Innerleithen. The plans involve redeveloping the grounds of the former Caerlee Mill into 44 new build houses and flats. Housing developer Whiteburn will construct a range of two, three and four bedroom houses and cottage flats
09/08/2018
Housing Minister Kevin Stewart MSP is to visit the new 29-home social rent development Academy Court in Forfar today, 09 August. The former Chapelpark School was transformed into 8 one-bed flats, 6 two-bed flats, 1 three-bed flat, as well as 4 new five-bed townhouses. Six of the properties are sui
09/08/2018
Social landlord ng homes has been awarded a prestigious accreditation after meeting the Scottish National Advice and Information Standards for 2018 as set out by the Scottish Government. The award recognises the Association's dedication to providing high quality advice and support on its services
09/08/2018
Road safety improvement works are to commence on the A72 road at Dirtpot Corner near Peebles next week, 13 August. The Dirpot Corner section has seen a number of accidents in recent years. The £2.2m scheme will upgrade a section of the road between Innerleithen and Peebles with significant extra
09/08/2018
A new 137-home development is to be built in Neilston after Taylor Wimpey West Scotland gained planning permission. East Renfrewshire Council approved the plans, involving the development of a range of two, three and four bedroom homes. The plans also include the creation of a woodland area to t
09/08/2018
ENGIE has hosted a successful 'Meet the Buyer' event in Bellshill, with 95 Scottish construction contractors and suppliers in attendance. The event was aimed at extending the company's local supply chain. The invited organisations were involved in trades such as joinery, plumbing, brick work, elec
09/08/2018
MLL Telecom is to begin work upgrading South Ayrshire Council's network infrastructure, as part of the authority's wider digital transformation strategy. The Wide Area Network (WAN) will completely replace South Ayrshire's legacy wireless network infrastructure to deliver a fully managed network se
08/08/2018
Construction is underway on Lidl's new Scottish Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) at EuroCentral in Lanarkshire. When complete, the facility will become Lidl's largest RDC in Britain. The first stage of steel frame construction was launched and is expected to take 12 weeks to complete. The stee
08/08/2018
A new £1.4 million housing development has been completed at Corry Road in the Black Isle village of Muir of Ord. Approximately ten affordable homes, comprised of two and three bedrooms, were delivered by Highland Housing Alliance for Cairn Housing Association. Contractor Urquhart & Company began
08/08/2018
Angus councillors have approved plans to build a new £14.5 million shared campus in Arbroath. Hayshead and St Thomas RC primary schools and early years facility would share the site. The proposals include a 3,360sq m building with six interconnected single and two storey blocks, solar panels, tw
08/08/2018
Approximately 28 new affordable homes have been delivered at Sellar Place, Conon Bridge, as part of an ongoing £3.8 million development. Albyn Housing Society has taken handover of the new homes from Compass Building and Construction Services. Consisting of 77 homes in total, the development is n
08/08/2018
A number of Langstane Housing Association employees have received a City & Guilds qualification after passing the 'Understanding buildings and managing repairs' training course. Property Services Officers, Toni Sherriffs, Andrew Kemp, Neil Irvine and Colin Hay all took part in the programme. The
08/08/2018
The development of Edinburgh Innovation Park has received a funding boost following the announcement of the £1.3 billion Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal. Approximately £30m of government funding, available through the City Region Deal, will contribute towards the development. Th
08/08/2018
Plans have been approved to house a new Inclusive Homelessness Service in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) green lit the proposals for a base on the site of the former Panmure St Ann's school. The new operational base will allow the co-location of NHS Lothian, City of Edinb
08/08/2018
The water network infrastructure in Dalserf and Rosebank is to undergo upgrade work, starting next week. The work, beginning on 10 August, involves upgrades to approximately 4,140 metres of pipework in the area. It is expected to take around five months to complete. Work will begin on the A71 G
08/08/2018
Bridge works are due to commence at Newhall, on The Black Isle, later this week, 11 August. The works will be in place to allow the temporary bridge to be replaced by a permanent structure. The Highland Council has also announced a temporary road closure for all road users, including pedestrians
08/08/2018
Funding of £2.2 million has been secured to build a new electric vehicle charging hub at Castleview Park and Ride in Stirling. The innovative Green Energy Transport Hub will use solar canopies covering 360 car parking bays to generate and store energy for the smart charging of 22 electric vehicles
07/08/2018
Clark Contracts has begun construction work to transform The David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre into a new visitor attraction. The £6.1 million Birthplace Project will restore and renovate the 11-hectare Station Road site, including the iconic Shuttle Row mill-workers' tenement. A vibrant new m
07/08/2018
Prime Minister Theresa May and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon have signed off on the new £1.3 billion Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal. It aims to deliver inclusive economic growth across the region through housing, innovation, transport, skills and culture. The Scottish Go
07/08/2018
Tenants have been welcomed to their new homes in Kirk Brae, Inverness, by councillor Trish Robertson. The new development comprises 27 two and one-bed apartments, located on a site above the Smithton and Culloden Free Church. Approximately 21 of the properties are for rent and 6 are for the low-co
07/08/2018
Renfrewshire Council has launched a brand new fund to help communities take ownership of local buildings or land. The £1.5 million Community Empowerment Fund will allow communities to use the buildings or land to make a positive difference in their area. The fund will support groups through the
07/08/2018
Argyll and Bute Council has urged local residents living in conservation areas or listed buildings to contact the council over property changes. The council has issued a reminder that, if your home is listed, or is in one of the conversation areas, planning permission will likely be required befor
07/08/2018
Housing First Scotland has announced the first series of funding for five projects aimed to address homelessness across Scotland. The projects will help homeless people off the streets and into a secure tenancy with support. Social Bite are providing funding through the money that was raised thr
07/08/2018
Fife Council is calling for local people to become involved in the creation of a development plan for the Kirkcaldy area. A consultation is open to everyone in the area, covering Kinghorn, Burntisland and Auchtertool, and runs until the end of August. Cllr Neil Crooks, Chair of the council's Kirkc
07/08/2018
Housebuilder Bellway has expanded its services in the East of Scotland by launching a brand new division in Livingston. Its latest division, Bellway Homes Limited (Scotland East), officially opened its doors in Almondvale Business Park. The new office will initially be responsible for developmen
07/08/2018
Forth Housing Association has celebrated a company milestone with the delivery of its 800th home for rent. Housing minister Kevin Stewart visited the new development in the Cornton area of Stirling to mark the occasion. He was joined by Forth's chairperson, Gordon Mason, and presented a bouquet t
07/08/2018
Link Group in-house repairs and maintenance service, Link Property, has surpassed its annual performance targets with the successful installation of 243 kitchens and 234 bathrooms during 2017/18. The installations were made possible through a special partnership with Procurement for Housing Scotlan
06/08/2018
Construction work has been completed on a £560,000 renovation project at Soldiers Bridge in Fort William. The bridge has officially reopened to the public. The project involved the replacement of the bridge deck and handrails as well as the northern and southern ramps. It was delivered over a
06/08/2018
Upgrade works have been proposed for Glencoe Visitor Centre as part of the National Trust for Scotland's £57 million programme to improve visitor experience. The proposal was submitted to the Highland Council for planning consent. Simon Skinner, Chief Executive at the National Trust for Scotland,
06/08/2018
The average price of houses near Scottish Premiership football grounds have risen by 14% in the last 10 years, according to a study from the Bank of Scotland. Prices have had an average increase of £18,285 in the past decade, from £134,518 in 2008 to £152,803 in 2018. Despite the surge in price,
06/08/2018
A new initiative has been launched to encourage communities to positively and actively contribute to local developments. The 2018-2019 Making Places initiative was introduced by the Scottish government. Two funding options are available with the initiative. The Community-led Design Fund will s
06/08/2018
Colliers International planning experts have issued a warning on the risks surrounding the Planning Bill. According to the experts, the Bill has the potential to harm the system it was designed to help. It is currently being considered before the Scottish government. The bill was drafted follo
06/08/2018
Orkney's new water tank has hosted a mock rescue drill from Scottish Water and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). The tank was constructed as part of a £350,000 upgrade project at the Water Treatment Works (WTW) just south of Pierowall to improve security of supply for the island. ESD an
03/08/2018
A consultation session is to take place in Dalkeith on plans to convert the Jarnac Court offices into temporary homeless accommodation. Midlothian Council will host the drop-in event at Dalkeith Arts Centre on 16 August from 2.30pm until 6pm. Local residents have been welcomed to the event where
03/08/2018
The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project has progressed to Stonehaven, with works expected to begin next week. Finishing and lining works will take place on the A90 northbound slip road from 8pm on 07 August until 6m on 08 August. The road will be closed duri
03/08/2018
Essential footway resurfacing works are to get underway on Titchfield Street, Kilmarnock. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance will carry out the work on behalf of East Ayrshire Council starting from 13 August. The project will be completed in 60 days. The footway, on the Galleon side, will be closed i
03/08/2018
The six-year Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership is coming to end, after a £4.8million investment into 68 different projects. The Partnership undertook projects to conserve landscape features and connect people to the area through new trails, community events, web resources, play and volunt
03/08/2018
Aboyne-based house builder AJC has submitted plans for a new 11-home development in Aberdeen. The firm has proposed a site just north of Culter House Road for the new homes. The development would consist of a collection of five-bed houses each with car parking space for three cars. (CM/LM)
03/08/2018
A proposal has been submitted to help address short term letting issues in Edinburgh. Under the recommendation, a team would be set up by the City of Edinburgh Council to deal with complaints regarding short term lets. The new team would deal with any complaints made about short term lets and wh
03/08/2018
Plans have been approved to build 105 students flats on a site next to the Water of Leith. Lanark Road Living's scheme will see the flats delivered in four blocks along Lanark Road. Each studio flat will have an en-suite bathroom as well as individual cooking facilities. There will also be a main
03/08/2018
Scottish building preservation company Richardson and Starling has opened a new office in Inverness, creating seven new local jobs. The company has already recruited a property surveyor and are still searching for five new technicians and a property surveyor. The new employees will work at the H
02/08/2018
Campbeltown's Old Courthouse building is to be refurbished by new owner Kilkerran Developments. The building has fallen into a state of disrepair, with Argyll and Bute Council's Building Standards team monitoring the site. A spokesman for Kilkerran Developments added: "The most important step in
02/08/2018
A planned 86-home development in Edinburgh has been rejected after the Scottish Government's Reporter upheld the council's decision. Miller Homes issued an appeal after the City of Edinburgh Council rejected its plans to build the development at a greenbelt site in December 2017. The original pl
02/08/2018
Chartered surveyors Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has expanded its offering with the new acquisition of construction cost consultants Binnie-McKenzie Partnership. Glasgow-based Binnie-McKenzie Partnership delivers advice and support to clients in the private and public sectors through
02/08/2018
Audit Scotland has published a report praising the effective management of the Forth Replacement Crossing project, after it was delivered £245 million under budget. The £1.34 billion project involved the construction of a new road bridge connecting both sides of the Firth of Forth. The report de
02/08/2018
Clark Contracts has secured its third consecutive President's Award in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents' (RoSPA) Health and Safety Awards 2018. RoSPA gives out a number of awards marking the level of achievement with merit, bronze, silver and gold levels. President's awards, orders
02/08/2018
An exhibition is to take place in Gorebridge to inform locals about the improvement projects planned for the town centre. Locals can meet the design team at an open event on 15 August, 2pm-7.30pm, at Gorebridge Community Development Trust's office on 58 Main Street. The event will notify resident
02/08/2018
Work is underway on an external wall insulation project in Yoker, Glasgow, as part of the council's Affordable Warmth Programme. Contractor Everwarm is completing the work with help from a few young apprentices, which will see external wall insulation delivered to over 70 Yoker homes. The project
02/08/2018
Two new housing developments comprising 84 homes have officially opened in Clydebank. Housing Minister Kevin Stewart visited the sites of the West Dunbartonshire Council and Clydebank Housing Association developments to announce the opening. The council's development, located on Second Avenue/Si
02/08/2018
Applications are being welcomed for the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland's annual Excellence Awards. The awards celebrate exemplary individuals and initiatives in Scotland's housing sector. The 2018 CIH Scotland Excellence Awards are open to housing teams, private landlords and sect
02/08/2018
The Scottish Housing Regulator is to consult with tenants of Kincardine Housing Co-operative regarding a proposal to move the company to another registered landlord. The consultations follow a period of statutory intervention by the Regulator when independent investigations identified serious fail
01/08/2018
Stabilisation work has begun on three sides of Glasgow School of Art's damaged 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. Two cranes and two mobile elevated working platforms (MEWP) w
01/08/2018
A project has been launched to improve bathing water at Portobello and Fisherrow, after both areas received poor bathing water classifications from SEPA this year. Scottish Water will begin investigations into improvement options next week, 06 August. An eight-strong team of specialist engineers
01/08/2018
A number of major carriageways have been successfully resurfaced as part of a £7.2 million investment in Renfrewshire roads. Work has been completed on more than a third of all carriageways in the planned programme, including key routes such as Broadloan in Renfrew and Old Greenock Road in Inchinn
01/08/2018
Young people aged 16-34 in the Borders have been called to complete a short survey on their housing needs and aspirations. Scottish Borders Council is running the survey to find out whether young people's housing needs are met, what could be done to address any issues, and what impact these could
01/08/2018
Work is continuing on Scottish Water's £5.5 million project to improve the security of water supply across Easter Ross. ESD and Coffey Construction are building a new tank with a capacity to store up to eight million litres of drinking water. When complete, the tank will improve the water supply
01/08/2018
Thenue Housing has secured funding of £327,000 from two authorities for its Connecting Locally, Informing Communities (CLIC) and Choices for Change initiatives. Approximately £100,000 was received from the Bank of Scotland Foundation, with an additional £227,000 from Big Lottery Fund. Both amounts
01/08/2018
Free WiFi has been installed across Portree city centre as part of the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal. The free WiFi, called 'High-Fi', is aimed at stimulating economic growth and will increase digital inclusion across the Highlands. The first phase of the free WiFi project was a Pilot i
01/08/2018
Work is to commence to resurface the A77 in Fenwick as part of East Ayrshire's £6 million road scheme. The programme involves the resurfacing of 60km of damaged local roads. Work will begin in Fenwick on 13 August where 2100m of the A77 will be resurfaced from Fenwick to the B751 High Gardum. On
