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First in 40 – Council housing for Inveraldie

FIVE family homes have been developed by Angus Council in Inveraldie as the first council housing to be provided in the village for 40...

Fife plan approved

FIFE Council has approved publication of the first stage in a new local development plan that will replace the three existing local plans when...

Road to opportunity

Transport Scotland hosted an ‘industry day’ to tell potential contractors and funders of the opportunities offered by the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie-Tipperty. Alongside the...

Agency cash for building repairs

TWO mills, a suspension bridge and the country’s oldest working theatre are among the latest recipients of Historic Scotland’s building repair grants. Six historic sites...

Cruden gets trussed up – New council homes

FIRST roof trusses have been erected for 26 new council homes being built in Bishopbriggs and Kirkintilloch. Constructed by developer Cruden Buildings and Renewals Ltd,...

Fordel secures Holyrood backing

A £13m ‘tourism village’ in Midlothian has been rubber-stamped by the Scottish Government. The development by Dalkeith-based Oakridge Property is expected to support up to...
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Veterans come Forth to see the new generation

SOME of the construction veterans who helped build the original Forth Road Bridge returned for a reunion on the site of the new structure. The...

A good start

The Year of Natural Scotland got off to a start with a £2.9m cash pot for projects in National Parks. First Minister Alex Salmond...

To the four

PROPERTY firm CKD Galbraith has been appointed principal consultancy by Aberdeenshire Council to develop planning applications for four sites identified as suitable for wind...

South West gears up for £600m boost

Trust completes its handful of Hubcos THE fifth and final company set up by the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) to deliver public infrastructure projects is...

Big house spend

WEST Lothian Council is to spend £54m on more than 600 council homes. And nearly half could be built in the Broxburn area to...

Castle to bridge

Castle Group Scotland has started essential strengthening works on Dollar Bridge in Clackmannanshire. The seven-week job for the local authority involves removing the surfacing, repairing...
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Moving closer – Flood defence for Elgin

ELGIN’S £86m flood alleviation scheme is becoming more visible as construction activity switches closer to the town centre. Since starting two years ago the bulk...

On the town

IRVINE councillors have heard about plans to revitalise one of the town’s best-known buildings. The Town House will be refurbished into a cultural and historical...
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Fraudster gets jail sentence for £1m scam

A building boss has been jailed for 18 months after a £1m VAT fraud. An investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officials discovered that...

School spending – West Lothian Council

Infrastructure and schools projects account for more than half of the £200m capital spend approved by West Lothian Council for the next five years. The...

Space for more growth

SPACE Solutions has announced a key appointment following impressive year on year growth. With over 25 years in the building and construction industry, Lindsay Cowan,...

A sporting chance

PLANS for a community sports facilities at Hill of Banchory have taken a step closer after Aberdeenshire Council agreed in principle to support the...

Model makers

BALFOUR Beatty is among the founder members of a new organisation that wants to put Building Information Modelling (BIM) into practice across the industry. BIM...
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Henry Boot announce project team for AECC redevelopment

HENRY Boot Developments, Aberdeen City Council’s joint venture partner for the new Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, has revealed the team which will deliver...