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LIFE SAFETY FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT IN CARE HOMES

The tragic events at the Rosepark Nursing Home in Lanarkshire are reminders that constant improvement in fire protection in all care homes is required. Scotland has its own legal framework on fire safety and jurisdiction and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and supporting secondary legislation sets out the duties and requirements for all premises’ duty holders. The Scottish Parliament has also recently published specific ‘Practical fire safety guidance for care homes’, which sets out detailed requirements and in sections 15/16 the basis for using external expertise.

It also refers to the Scottish Firelaw website which states: ‘Third-party certification or assurance for products and services involves a certification body independently checking competencies and processes and that standards are being met. If the certification body is reputable, this can be an effective means of providing assurance.

Products and services that are not third-party approved are not necessarily less reliable, but third-party quality assurance can offer the comfort that products and services are fit for purpose.'

Key points of BAFE scheme SP205 • This scheme has been developed by a group of industry experts to help the building ‘duty holder’ meet the requirements for Fire Risk assessments under Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006, the Regulatory Reform(Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.

• SP205 specifies that Organisations have the required technical and quality management capabilities to deliver competent assessments.

• Risk assessment staff need to meet appropriate standards.

• The scheme has been designed to meet the requirements of companies large and small, recognising that there are many individuals working as assessors.

• BAFE has been working closely with the Competency Council to monitor and develop Risk Assessor competence criteria.

• SP205 is delivered by UKAS accredited Certification Bodies that assess and routinely monitor Companies against the scheme criteria.

BAFE recognised the need for a third party certificated scheme for organisations that provide Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment (SP205) after a two year period of consultation within the industry.

BAFE is the independent registration body for companies that have achieved third party quality certification of their fire protection services through UKAS accredited Certification bodies. Users and specifiers can gain the reassurance that providers of fire alarms, portable extinguishers, emergency lighting and now fire risk assessments meet UK standards and are regularly audited. Over 1100 companies, across the UK have now achieved BAFE registration and this is growing rapidly as the requirement becomes a part of many tenders and specifications.

BAFE in Scotland works with the Scottish Government, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and statutory and non-statutory bodies with the shared objectives of promoting fire safety and reducing accidents and thereby injuries and fatalities.

This scheme is designed to reassure those commissioning fire risk assessments and give confidence in the quality and relevance of the services being provided. It is essential that the fire risk assessor is a competent person who has a duty of care to the organization on which legislation imposes a requirement.

For more information go to the BAFE website: www.bafe.org.uk or contact us at info@bafe.org.uk

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However, the ultimate responsibility for the adequacy of the fire risk assessment rests with the duty holder. This Scheme recognises the importance of providing fire risk assessments that comply with an acceptable set of criteria and registered companies will have an annual surveillance audit by their certification body to ensure that they continue to comply.

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City of Edinburgh Council joins forces with Scottish Government for St James Quarter transformation The St James Quarter at the east end of Princes Street is set to be transformed by a £850M commercial development, thanks to an innovative funding agreement between the City of Edinburgh Council, Scottish Government and TIAA Henderson Real Estate (TH Real Estate).

The £61M required to improve local infrastructure and public space in the area for this major regeneration scheme will be facilitated by the City of Edinburgh Council through a new funding model, announced by the Council and Scottish Government.

The proposed public sector support will unlock the development, which has outline planning permission for high-quality retail

space, Grade A office space, a five-star hotel, a four-star hotel, an apart-hotel, a digital theatre, restaurants and residential units.

New retail, hospitality and construction skills academies will also help provide extra support for those seeking employment, such as school leavers It is estimated that, between 2015 and 2040, the redevelopment of the St James Quarter will also support 2,300 permanent jobs and add £25M to the Scottish economy each year.

The existing St James Centre will continue to trade until construction work begins.

Following this, the regeneration of St James will create a development with world

class architecture and of an internationally recognised quality. Construction work is expected to start in 2015.

Martin Perry, Director of Development, TH Real Estate, commented: “We have worked very closely with the City of Edinburgh Council and the Scottish Government to realise this vision and we appreciate their support and assistance.

This scale of investment is unprecedented in central Edinburgh and will transform the city’s retail offer, putting it on the international ‘map’ of major shopping destinations. We are now looking forward to delivering other key milestones in order for construction to start.”

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Sales success for CALA at Albert Dock CALA Homes has experienced phenomenal success at Albert Dock in Leith, amounting to more than £3.9M worth of sales since the development launched at the end of February.

The launch of two townhouse showhomes earlier this month saw more than 120 visitors pass through the doors in the opening weekend, and more than 100 visitors per week since.

The figures build on significant success for the dockside development, where homes were released for sale ahead of schedule in order to meet demand. 11 homes have been sold to date meaning that more than 70% of the first phase of the development has now sold out.

On completion, Albert Dock will feature 31 spacious three- and four-bedroom townhouses, each with large balconies and parking for two vehicles.

Designed by Luma Interiors, the townhouse showhomes reflect the area’s rich industrial heritage, with modern and comfortable designs. They maximise light and space, with flexible living areas and generous window space making the most of the development’s attractive location.

The development is located a stone’s

throw from Leith’s popular Shore area and the popular Ocean Terminal shopping centre. It has been carefully designed in keeping with the surrounding area, creating a genuine sense of community.

Sarah Stanger, Sales and Marketing Director at CALA Homes (East), said: “Albert Dock is

an important new development for Leith’s thriving Shore area and a great offering for buyers seeking something a little different from the city. We’re delighted with our sales success to date, and expect the high demand to continue as buyers look to move throughout the spring and summer months.”

Barratt Homes appoints new Finance Director in West Scotland Barratt, Britain’s leading house builder, has appointed Colin Mitchell to the post of Finance Director in the West of Scotland.

Colin, who was most recently Finance Director at The Premier Property Group Limited (PPG), has more than 17 years’ experience and a wealth of knowledge from the property and financial sectors.

Colin, who is a Chartered Accountant and holds a B.Com degree in Business Studies and Accountancy from the University of Edinburgh, will be responsible for leading Barratt’s finance department in the Company’s West Scotland division. He will report to the Divisional Board as well as to Barratt’s Regional and Group finance teams.

David Scott, Managing Director of Barratt West Scotland, said: “With rapid growth in the market and exceptional sales in the financial year to date, this is a great time for Colin to join our team. He’s already proving a strong addition as we seek to capitalise on the market’s revival and deliver tangible benefits to our customers and our business.”

Over the course of 2014, Barratt expects to build more than 520 homes across 16 sites in west Scotland.

For more information visit www.barratthomes.co.uk.

Lovell donation helps Lintel Trust’s work in communities Local affordable housing developer and community regeneration company Lovell has boosted the work of the Glasgow based Lintel Trust charity with a donation of more than £830.

The money will help fund the Trust’s new Social Enterprise Programme supporting organisations seeking to set up social enterprises – businesses which exist to help local people or communities.

Lintel Trust gives grants to projects across Scotland helping society’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged members.

Alan Taylor, Regional Director for Lovell, says: “As an organisation which builds and regenerates housing and believes in creating positive benefits for local neighbourhoods, Lovell strongly supports Lintel Trust’s

work in some of Scotland’s most deprived communities. It’s very pleasing to be able to help the Trust through this donation which will go towards its work encouraging the growth of new social enterprises.”

Pauline Barbour, Director of Lintel Trust, says: “Lintel Trust is delighted to receive this donation from Lovell for our Social Enterprise Programme. This contribution is most welcome in helping us build our programme and will allow us to support more businesses. Lintel Trust would like to thank all at Lovell for this very generous donation.”

Lintel Trust is currently seeking applications from housing associations, co-operatives and related businesses who want to launch or develop social enterprise businesses.

What a show success. Visitors enjoyed their visit, with many coming along for two days, while exhibitors reported excellent results. We are looking forward to returning to Scotland for our brand new Edinburgh show in October this year and to the SECC in May 2015.”

The new Edinburgh show will be at The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh on 25 & 26 October and back at the SECC, Glasgow on 16 & 17 May 2015.

For more information on exhibiting or visiting the Edinburgh or Glasgow show call 01527 834405 or visit www. homebuildingshow.co.uk/scotland

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Visitors to the recent Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show at SECC, Glasgow, were up 7% to 7,573.

The Show, which was at the SECC on 17 & 18 May, is Scotland’s largest consumer exhibition for self-builders, home renovators and improvers, was packed to the rafters with over 130 specialist companies, 1000s of products and unbeatable expert advice.

From under floor heating to solar panels, there were products for every project as well as expert advice at the show’s everpopular seminars and masterclasses.

Commenting Nick Noble, Director of the Show said: “The SECC show was a great

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Derelict sites scoped out for solar farms

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Glasgow City Council is exploring opportunities to turn derelict and vacant sites around the city into mini solar farms.

Future City / Glasgow, a £24M programme showing how technology can make life in the city smarter, safer and more sustainable, is conducting a mapping exercise in partnership with Strathclyde University.

Around 400 council owned sites totalling almost 550 hectares are being assessed for technical and policy constraints. These include considerations like access to the National Grid, proximity to housing, whether parts of the site are shaded, whether the area is zoned for a specific use or there are any existing planning applications.

Some of the sites may have been earmarked to be sold off by the Council but the economic downturn has stalled sales and development. Other sites would require expensive remediation to be built on but could be suitable for the installation of ground mounted photovoltaic panels.

The results of the solar survey will be made freely available on the Open Glasgow website http://open.glasgow. gov.uk/ so communities or businesses considering setting up a solar farm can assess whether any of the sites would suit their requirements. The Council may also utilise some sites.

The project is part of Glasgow City Council’s wider ambitions to become one of the most sustainable cities in Europe within the next 20 years, cutting carbon emissions which contribute to climate change, nurturing the creation of renewable energy projects and jobs, setting up its own energy services company and increasing access to affordable energy for city residents.

Professor Joe Clarke, who leads Strathclyde University’s input into the mapping exercise said: “We applaud the Council’s foresight in providing open information on urban renewable energy potentials across the city as a means to foster a partnership approach to the development of low carbon energy supply solutions at the community scale.

Such an approach is an important ingredient of the Future City concept, which Glasgow is in the process of demonstrating.”

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Ryder designs state-of-the-art Crime Campus for Scottish Government The Scottish Crime Campus is a unique £75M Scottish Government funded, state-ofthe-art facility providing 12,600sq m net of high quality office accommodation, forensic laboratories and support facilities over fourstoreys with an additional level of plant.

Delivered on time and on budget, the campus is a bespoke building that will be shared by a range of partners involved in combating serious crime and keeping Scotland safe. For the first time, law enforcement agencies working to both devolved and UK legislation will operate under the same roof in a purpose built facility. The campus will provide accommodation for over 1,100 people, including room for growth.

The aims of the project are: ••Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the partners in combating crime ••Improve efficiency and foster proactive cooperation and collaboration between agencies ••Provide world class forensic scientific support to local and national partners ••Provide an adaptable and flexible facility,

to meet existing business needs and take account of likely future needs, and covert and forensic technological advances ••In accordance with best procurement practice, planning requirements and Scottish building standards ••Deliver a building which has been built in sympathy with the environment and will achieve at least 10% (in cost terms) recycled content and ••That will achieve a minimum British Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) rating of ‘Very Good’

The function of the building defines its architecture; the design creates a practical yet iconic building that will encourage partners to work together collaboratively and creatively. Adopting a geometry informed by the immediate context, programme and chromosome form, the design of the building references genetic structures and imagery associated with identity; it emphasises uniqueness and, at the same time, common bonds.

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Scottish construction group continues to create jobs Award winning Scottish construction company and manufacturing specialists CCG Ltd has announced the creation of 40 new jobs as the construction sector continues to show signs of recovery. Six of those jobs were created as part of the Glasgow Veterans Employment Programme (GVEP) aimed at helping ex-members of the armed forces into employment.

CCG welcomed Councillor Gordon Matheson, the Leader of Glasgow City Council to the Off-Site Manufacturing (OSM) site to mark the occasion. Councillor Matheson launched the GVEP scheme in August 2013, which forms part of the Council’s £50M Glasgow Guarantee employability programme.

The GVEP scheme, which is supported

by Glasgow City Council, Glasgow’s Helping Heroes, Jobs and Business Glasgow and a number of employment agencies, is open to ex-service personnel and armed forces veterans.

The new recruits, who join CCG’s 600 strong workforce, will support the creation of a second shift working through the night at the company’s progressive OSM facility.

The £10M OSM facility can produce over 3,000 units per annum from its 130,000sq ft site in Glasgow. The production hub offers the sector complete flexibility in the delivery of timber systems, from a structural kit to closed panel solutions

inclusive of insulation, internal wall linings, windows, doors and external claddings.

The facility was recently utilised by CCG to construct 237 sustainable homes at the Commonwealth Games Athletes Villages, with a typical terrace of eight environmentally efficient townhouses being constructed in just ten days.

Councillor Matheson said: “My administration has committed to delivering 3,500 new affordable homes across the city by 2017 and we are already halfway towards delivering on that promise thanks to the hard work of our partners in the social housing sector and construction firms including CCG.”

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£6.5M for new Nigg quayside First Minister Alex Salmond has announced £6.5M for the development of the new quayside during a visit to Nigg Energy Park to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Moray Offshore Renewables Ltd (MORL) and Global Energy Group (GEG).

The MoU will see the two companies enter discussions on a wide variety of subjects in relation to the suitability of Global Energy Group’s Nigg Energy Park to build the recently consented Moray Firth Offshore Wind Farm, bringing the potential to support up to 2,400 Scottish jobs during its construction and 330 through operations and maintenance.

The agreement will explore the use of Nigg Energy Park for the development of MORL’s 1,116MW offshore wind generation project in the outer Moray Firth.

The new £40.5M Nigg quayside development will offer over 1,100m of available quayside with deepwater access for customers in the offshore oil and gas sector. It will also support the demand for large laydown areas and fabrication facilities for the renewables industry. It is anticipated the new facilities will lead to the

fabrication of marine devices and heighten interest from the renewables supply chain to use Nigg for a mix of load in/load out and fabrication of key components, such as steel jacket foundations, towers and nacelles.

The First Minister also welcomed the announcement of a contract between GEG and MORL, demonstrating progress in project delivery. GEG will construct the steel lattice section of the met mast

which will be installed this year.

The First Minister said: “Offshore renewables represent a huge opportunity for Scotland to reap both economic benefits and become a power house of green energy.

“That is why it is important to support the new Nigg quayside development – which in turn will see a £190M additional turnover, and £462M in aggregate over the first three years of operation.”

Tom Clarke MP visits precast concrete Centre of Excellence Bison Manufacturing’s Centre of Excellence for bespoke precast concrete in Uddingston, Scotland, has hosted a special visit from Rt Hon Tom Clarke MP. The factory tour followed Mr Clarke’s visit to the new Terminal 2 at Heathrow, where he saw at first hand Bison’s £1.15M work on the UK’s newest airport terminal.

Bison was responsible for producing more than 40,000sq m of flooring for the project - equivalent to almost ten acres and enough to cover around six football pitches.

Mr Clarke, whose constituency of Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill includes Bison’s New Edinburgh Road plant, was keen to gain a deeper understanding of the processes that go into making

the company’s market leading precast concrete products, which can be found in major projects in a variety of sectors across Scotland and the wider UK. Speaking of the visit, Mr Clark said: “During my visit to Heathrow I was overwhelmed that a company based in my constituency could supply such a large amount of product to one of the most prestigious construction projects in progress. When Jim said he was keen to show me the manufacturing process at Bison I jumped at the chance.

“It’s encouraging to see a local manufacturer flourishing, particularly

one that has the ability to make the most of opportunities across the UK. The dedication of the team at Bison shines through, and their ability to supply products to projects such as the Heathrow Terminal 2 build is a reward for that.”

Jim Harley, Operations Manager at Bison, said: “We were delighted to welcome Mr Clarke to our site to give him a first hand experience of what goes into manufacturing the products he saw at Heathrow. We’re enjoying a real growth period at present, and it’s great that our progress is being recognised.”

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One-stop shop for healthcare needs A new health centre in an Easter Ross community will open its doors this month and provide a dramatically improved facility for patients and professionals alike.

The new building will replace Woodside Medical Group’s premises on Western Road and include a new NHS-only dental practice.

The Woodside Fountain Health Centre is part of a triple primary care project delivered by hub North Scotland Ltd. With access from Marquis Road and facing Great Northern Road, the project will provide a new health centre and is the first collaboratively procured design, build, fund and maintain project to be delivered through hub North Scotland for the NHS. Over the last few years, patients have been involved in shaping the new centre, taking part in an open day, commenting on designs and voting on the new name for the centre.

The purpose-built centre will house the GP practice with 12 consulting rooms, a minor procedures room, treatment rooms and a multi-purpose room.

An NHS dental practice, with three consulting rooms, and the Health and Social Care Integrated Team, which includes the community nursing team and care management team, will also be housed in the new development.

Angus Macfarlane, Chief Executive of hub

North Scotland Ltd, spoke of his delight when work began on the project.

“We are delighted to begin work on three NHS projects in Woodside, Tain and Forres,” he said.

“This is a significant milestone for hub North Scotland as it marks the first collaborative design, build, fund and maintain project for the NHS, maximising the delivery of value for money and increasing efficiencies through joint procurement over two NHS Boards.”

NHS Highland Chair Garry Coutts officiated the sod cutting ceremony on the site of the new facility in May last year.

He admitted that in many cases the good work of doctors, nurses and others was hampered by the conditions they worked in, making a modern new facility something to celebrate.

Nigel Small, Director of Operations for NHS Highland’s South and Mid Operational Unit, said: “The people of Tain and surrounding area have had to use facilities which, frankly, are inadequate and in poor condition.

“They will now be able to see the first tangible signs of what’s in store: the modern new facility they deserve.”

The building will be delivered and maintained by hub North Scotland throughout its first 25 years, after which ownership will be

transferred to NHS Highland.

It will be a one-stop shop for all primary healthcare needs, such as community screening programmes, increased health improvement opportunities, improved dental services, increased physiotherapy services, extended minor surgery, provision of a fuller family planning service and extended community nursing services.

Dr Brian Fitzsimons of Tain and District Medical Group added: “The new centre will be an excellent opportunity for everyone at the practice to demonstrate the high quality of care we always strive to provide.

“The existing centre imposes severe restrictions on us. Quite apart from the fabric of the building being weary generally unwelcoming building, it has very limited space.

“We simply do not have enough room to develop as we would like and I am sure our patients’ attitude to healthcare and their own health will dramatically improve when we move to the new centre.”

Miller Construction was appointed as the Main Contractor for the project, which has included a time capsule being planted in the site.

Designed by Halliday Fraser Munro, the project is complete and the centre will be ready to move into at the end of the month.

Diversity and Commitment to Excellence

Muirfield Contracts Ltd is the number one construction contractor in the East of Scotland, operating throughout the whole of Scotland. The Head Office is located in Dundee with regional offices in Aberdeen and Grangemouth.

With a capability of executing ‘all trade’ works upon any project regardless of size or value, and for any client whether private, global, housing association, local authority or other, Muirfield have established a dominant presence in the Construction industry over the past 25 years. Operating in sectors: Commercial, Education, Health, Housing, Industrial, Leisure and Civil Works.

Muirfield’s strength is the ability to provide a flexible and personal approach to contracts, ensuring our clients‘ needs and wants are at the forefront of everything we do.

Muirfield Specialist Division is an autonomous unit, with its own Management Team and has a turnover of circa £4M; the majority of this being the application of specialist render systems.

Due to the expertise of the management team, quality of work, competitive prices and our ability to deliver projects on time, we have earned an enviable reputation in the marketplace. We are repeatedly requested to work for a number of the biggest contractors in the country and also a number of Local Authorities.

Our efforts are often rewarded with accolades such as the INCA Andy Swan Award for the QMRC Building, Dundee University in 2006 and the Union Plaza, Aberdeen in 2009.

We are approved applicators for the following system suppliers: Alumasc, Enewall, Permarock, BRC, Kilwaughter – Krend, Sto, Dryvit, Alsecco, Weber, Wetherby, Structherm, Rockwool, Lafarge and British Gymsum.

Muirfield is the first insulated render contractor in Scotland to be appointed with "Chartered Applicator" Status by STO which is awarded as a result of consistency of quality and expertise and is a designation above an “Approved Applicator”. In addition, we are the longest serving applicators located in Scotland who are members of INCA (Insulated Render and Cladding Association) and operate a Quality Assured Management System to the requirements of ISO 9001 and an Environmental Policy to ISO 14001.

In March 2013, Muirfield Contracts Ltd was accepted as a BBA installer of all EWI systems under the PAS 2030 Accreditation scheme.

Having worked with Miller Construction on previous projects such as Forres Health Centre, it is a privilege to work with them as sub-contracted Specialist Render Applicators on their new build Woodside Health Centre in Aberdeen. We applied a Weber insulated render system and completed the application to the Main Contractor and clients’ satisfaction.

Muirfield hope to continue working alongside Miller Construction in the future.

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Bancon Construction Ltd Helping to change the Aberdeenshire area Part of the privately owned Bancon Group, Bancon Construction Ltd is an established construction company that has earned a reputation with clients and consultants for delivering a first class, quality service in a client friendly manner.

This is reflected in long standing relationships, repeat customers and the desire to be the contractor of choice for clients throughout the North East Scotland.

Bancon Construction provides a full spectrum of construction services, which range from maintenance and specialist works, through to major multi-million pound projects.

Over the years, the company has developed significant experience and can offer various procurement routes for clients from the traditional tendering process to design and build, joint ventures, partnerships and negotiated contracts.

Throughout the North East, Bancon Construction works in a number of sectors, such as healthcare, leisure, hotels, education, retail, commercial, industrial and residential, as well as central and local government projects.

The strength of Bancon Construction is its reputation for dealing openly with all clients, assisting in adding value wherever possible, and delivering a completed project that satisfies the requirements of all parties concerned.

With numerous professional accreditations such as NHBC and Constructionline, the company has a broad list of clients that have previously benefited from the high standards set at Bancon Construction.

These include Aberdeen City Council, Angus Council, NHS Grampian, Portland Hotels, Aberdeen University and Whitbread Group Plc, to name a few.

One of the projects that the company was the Main Contractor for is the Cornerstone facility in Portlethen.

Completed in October 2013, the new development provides supported living flats with a communal area in South Aberdeenshire.

Situated in the Bourtree area, there are six flats in the new build for six people with disabilities from the local area to enjoy a home of their own, while there is also separate staff accommodation.

Each flat uses the latest technology to allow the people who live there to be supported by Cornerstone staff and feel safe while maintaining an optimum level of independence.

The properties are also equipped to deal with the changing needs of each resident.

Four individuals were already supported

by Cornerstone in a registered care home that wasn’t fit for purpose.

The regulations for care homes regularly change and as the previous one opened up in 1993, it didn’t have the correct fire escape exits upstairs, as well as narrow staircases, so a new facility was commissioned.

The two extra people to go along with that recess into the wall completely so the four others have made the project they have an open plan lounge, dining more viable in terms of maximising all area within the lounge and a kitchen. resources to get off the ground.

The cooker/hob can be controlled by The building was designed to suit switches in the staff accommodation the specific requirements of people or the kitchen doors can be secured who are already cared for elsewhere depending on the level of safety required. in Portlethen by Cornerstone.

Bancon Construction worked tirelessly Provision has been made to allow and diligently to ensure this £1M project the six apartments to be easily resulted in the very best possible facility. adapted as and when the residents’ Work finished in October 2013. needs change in the future.

The company also completed work on It also meets the Housing for time and within budget on Crathie Student Varying Needs guidelines.

Village for Robert Gordon University (RGU) Each flat uses ‘telecare’ technology, which – Aberdeen’s foremost teaching facility. enables the people who live there to be Crathie Student Village provides 96 high supported by Cornerstone staff, while specification bedrooms and bolsters maintaining a good level of independence. the university’s already considerable The widespread use of ‘sunpipes’ accommodation portfolio. means that the interior is bright, while The development represents a £2.74M underfloor heating combined with investment in university infrastructure heat recovery in the flats means that and is demonstrative of RGU’s running costs should remain low. commitment to providing state-ofPrior to construction of the two-storey the-art living and learning facilities. building, demolition was required on with convenience in mind. two derelict buildings, and the site was also cleared in preparation.

Bancon Construction Ltd, Crathes, The walls consist of a timber kit of Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QQ. structural insulated panels with a blockwork outer skin and the roof has prefabricated timber trusses.

Green features such as light and solar panels are included and a lift has been incorporated so that anybody with any need in future can move into the DOORS AND WINDOWS building, which is Aberdeen and Cumbernauld fully accessible.

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Extra equipment is included so that anybody who is partially sighted or deaf is also aware ● Extensive Range of Doors when any fire alarm goes off. ● Manufacture of Doorsets This is in the form of a flashing light ● Bespoke Windows and Doors and vibrating pads. ● Bespoke Joinery Solutions Safety is also guaranteed ● Bespoke Stair Manufacture due to a smoke detection system ● Fast, Efficient Service to the Building Trade and domestic sprinkler system. ● New: PVC Windows and GRP External Doorsets Flats are all single person and the kitchen www.idaw.co.uk area has doors

Fowler McKenzie Limited, are delighted to be associated with Bancon Construction and have carried out a number of high profile projects with them.

We are pleased to have been selected for these prestigious projects and look forward to continuing our relationship with them in the future. Born in August 2001 we have nurtured

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Kessock Bridge Inverness bridge fit for the 21st century The £13.2M upgrade at Kessock Bridge is nearing completion, providing a resilient new surface.

Kessock Bridge opened to traffic in 1982 and is a cable stayed bridge that carries the A9 dual carriageway trunk road across the Beauly Firth, creating a strategic link between the Black Isle and Inverness.

Work had become a necessity because the condition of the road surface had reached the end of its working life and the need for ad-hoc repairs was increasingly disruptive to traffic.

It had become imperative to intervene and resurface the bridge in its entirety, which will save motorists time lost to emergency roadworks that would otherwise be increasingly required without undertaking such essential repairs.

The project has provided a state-of-theart road surface that should stay repairfree for 30 years. Safety barriers have also been replaced at the central reserve and footways. The bridge deck expansion joints have been replaced and the main bridge cables have been re-tensioned.

Facilities for pedestrians and cyclists have also been upgraded. This has seen the footway/cycleway path resurfaced using the same material as the carriageway and the parapet rails have also been improved.

With most of the work now complete, the team is moving to night-time working to

finish the remainder of the contract, which is being carried out during off-peak hours, avoiding peak time traffic congestion.

Transport Minister Keith Brown said: “This is one of the largest trunk road bridge maintenance projects ever undertaken in Scotland and I am pleased to see it moving ahead at great pace with the daytime restrictions lifted five weeks ahead of schedule.

“Inverness deserves top class transport links and that is what the Scottish Government is delivering. Overall we have spent more than £15M on the refurbishment of the bridge and the other infrastructure improvements associated with the project.

“These include local junction improvements on the A9 and A82 at Longman Roundabout, the construction and re-opening of Conon Bridge Railway Station and the extension of the car park at Beauly Station.

“I would like to thank the travelling public for their patience and support during this complex project.

“They have made a real effort to be flexible with their travel plans and have helped keep delays down to less than expected. Some of them have entirely changed the way they travel by cycling or using public transport and I hope some of those recent habits continue.

“I know there has been some frustration but I hope that it will be worthwhile

to have a bridge fit for the 21st century for our Highland capital.”

Council Leader, Councillor Drew Hendry, added: “I am delighted that the works are being completed ahead of schedule.

The travelling public are due our thanks for their patience during the two periods of resurfacing. Many will recognise the long-term benefits of the investment.

“The major investment in the Kessock Bridge over the past two years is hugely welcome in the Highlands. This is a big success story for our very special area.”

The traffic flow over the bridge is approximately 30,000 vehicles per day. The bridge has a 1,052 long continuous steel deck superstructure with a 240m main span, carrying two lanes of traffic in each direction.

This structure is supported on concrete columns with cutwater plinths at sea level and concrete abutments at either end of the bridge.

Situated over the two main piers, twin 45m high single cell welded steel box pylons support the deck superstructure by means of steel wire cables.

Phase I of the work tackled the northbound carriageway and was completed in July 2013, while Phase II is repairing the southbound carriageway and will see completion this summer.

Balfour Beatty is the Main Contractor.

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McDonald Scaffolding is a leading scaffolding company based in Invergordon, Scotland, with world-class expertise in the oil, gas, marine and civils markets. Our outstanding reputation has been built on almost 40 years of providing professional, reliable scaffolding services.

Our exceptional standard of workmanship and unrivalled track record mean you can trust us to deliver successful scaffolding services across a wide variety of specialist, complex projects.

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• Our excellent track record of carrying out complex projects and our strong relationships with clients.

• Our skilled, trained workforce and first-class standards of workmanship.

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Bell Contracts Professional building contractors Working with clients across the UK and Ireland, Bell Contracts provide private and public building contract services.

Trusted by many clients in the health, education and commercial industries for their experience, quality workmanship, safe working practice and first-class customer service, Bell Contracts is the first choice for many.

The company’s experience incorporates nurseries, schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, health trust buildings and offices, commercial offices and premises, residential developments and many more.

The passion for building and exceeding customer expectations can be seen from the past and current projects of Bell Contracts.

One particular development is to modernise Barrhill Primary School, which will offer young people an environment that is stimulating and fit to educate pupils in the 21st century.

The £1.3M development forms part of South Ayrshire Council’s Asset Management and School Estate Management Plans which set out investment priorities for schools over the next 15 years – the upgrade and extension of Barrhill Primary was identified as a priority project.

Pupils met local councillors, developers

and Councillor Margaret Toner, South Ayrshire Council’s Portfolio Holder for Lifelong Learning at the school, as she cut the first sod on for new foundations last December, formally marking the start of the extension and refurbishment project.

She said: “I am absolutely delighted to formally mark the start of these works at Barrhill Primary.

“It’s thrilling to think that as soon as May next year, our young pupils will be moving back into a school offering them the very best facilities, all aimed at giving them the best possible education.”

The whole school was decanted in December to the community hall for the duration of the work undertaken by Bell Contracts – with minimum disruption to the curriculum – until they move back into the newly refurbished and extended school.

Councillor Toney continued: “Schools lie at the heart of our communities and the extension at Barrhill Primary will deliver a light, bright learning environment that will bring out the best in them.

“It was clear from the children’s excitement that they’re already looking well ahead to when they can go back to the building and explore the changes.

“Like them, I’m really looking forward

to seeing the finished works myself and to see the superb new facilities they’ll all soon be able to enjoy.”

When funding was agreed for the scheme, Councillor Robin Reid, Resources and Performance Portfolio Holder, said: “This is fantastic news for the community of Barrhill.

“Ensuring that our children have accommodation that is fit to educate them in the 21st century is crucial for their development.”

Bell Contracts will complete work on site this summer.

The company has worked on many other crucial projects, including Bangor Health Centre, which comprised an extension as well as internal and external refurbishments.

This saw re-roofing with zinc sheeting and the fitting of sun tubes, refurbishment of the main entrance and waiting rooms, refurbishment of clinical rooms, external rendering, a new build waiting area, alterations to main entrance and parking areas, and new aluminium doors and windows.

All work was carried out to the highest standards that Bell Contracts meet on every project.

We are a Roofing company based in the west end of Glasgow who have been in business since 2007. Since then we have built up a good reputation and have a strong client base throughout Scotland.

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We currently employ 11 full time staff & have 5 company vehicles on the road at any one time. We also offer a 24 hour emergency call service which is available 365 days of the year.

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All our work is carried out to the highest standard and all our tradesmen are fully qualified to the highest standards. We cover all areas of Scotland with reasonable rates.

Unit 4, Chapel Street, Chapel Industrial Estate, Ruchill G20 9BD

We strive to be recognised as a quality service driven business. Our aim is to be the number one choice for integrated roofing and external fabric solution in all the channels we operate within. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements.

Telephone: 0141 946 6612 Fax: 0141 945 6569 Mobile: 07817597375 / 07932224899 Email: info@clarkgrantroofing.com www.clarkgrantroofing.com

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Meallmore Lodge Care Home Building a new care home in Baillieston Construction is well under way to provide a new £4M care home in Glasgow.

Meallmore Lodge Care Home will be situated on Glasgow Road in Garrowhill and will be able to provide 32 bedrooms for residents.

The care home will provide a range of services for vulnerable adults in the local area who need help and support with mental health related conditions.

It will also bring up to 50 new jobs to the local area including a range of nursing, care, domestic, maintenance and management positions.

Meallmore is a family run company and one of Scotland’s leading providers of nursing and residential care.

With care homes across Scotland, Meallmore specialise in caring for frail, elderly people with a wide range of medical conditions such as dementia.

Care is individually tailored to the needs of residents, who are encouraged to stay as independent as possible.

They can be as independent as they wish and Meallmore do everything to help.

This scheme is part of a two-phase development which Meallmore received planning permission for in November 2011 to develop two care facilities on the site of the former Henry Boot offices with associated car parking and landscaping.

Phase I is the Meallmore Lodge Care Home, while Phase II will comprise of a 62-bedroom home for the elderly, including those living with dementia, on the same site.

The development has included demolition of the former Henry Boot office buildings and site clearance works were completed earlier this year.

Detailed design work was completed last summer to allow construction to commence on site.

Marshall Construction was appointed

the Main Contractor for the project been achieved by being involved with after a competitive tendering process. its clients at an early stage, developing Cillian Hennessey, Area Manager for excellent relationships, and the project Meallmore, was pleased with the for Meallmore is no exception. appointment and said: “As a family owned The new care home will help adults company, Marshall Construction has between 18 and 65, rebuild the earned a reputation as one of Scotland’s confidence and life skills needed to lead leading independent building contractors. as independent lives as possible.

“With a focus on quality and customer It will be set within attractive landscaped satisfaction they have successfully completed gardens and include shared kitchens, a wide range of projects, and have a track lounges, activity rooms and laundry rooms. record in health care construction.”

Designed by Colin Armstrong Associates, Robert Marshall of Marshall Construction work started last autumn and will be was equally delighted with the appointment. completed towards the end of the year.

“We are extremely pleased to be involved with Meallmore on the construction of this project,” he said.

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Mixed-use refurbishment in Glasgow A site in Glasgow city centre is being refurbished to form a licensed restaurant and space for office or retail units.

Located at 14 Bothwell Street, this development is ideally placed because the street forms the principle retailing thoroughfare within Glasgow’s business district and is just two minutes away from Central Station.

The location benefits from a huge volume of nearby office workers located in the surrounding areas, and the street itself is home to the likes of Pret A Manger, M&S and Superdrug amongst others.

In addition, there are also a number of bars, cafes and restaurants nearby, such as JD Wetherspoon, Costa Coffee, Starbucks, Viva Brasil and Bella Italia.

Getting to the street is convenient thanks to the number of multistorey car parks in close vicinity.

The Main Contractor for the project is MPMH Construction, who has stayed busy throughout the tough few years that have passed thanks to a continuation of its investment and improvement strategy.

The quality process has continued, as has the training of MPMH people, and a focus has been retained on delivery to customers on time and on budget.

It gives customers trust and confidence, which is why they keep giving the company repeat business.

The company is being ably supported by the Architect on the scheme, Capita Property and Infrastructure Ltd – the specialist property and infrastructure business that delivers solutions and creates value for clients.

Capita deliver solutions, reduce costs and enhance services for a wide range of clients across central and local government as well as property developers, investors, occupiers, building contractors and a range of other commercial organisations and blue chip companies.

As the property and infrastructure business

of Capita Plc – the UK’s leading provider and a plant room. of integrated professional support service The second floor has 205sq m of space solutions – the company has now dropped to let, with a tea preparation area nearby ‘Symonds’ from its branding and become and toilets, and the third floor is 160sq m Capita Property and Infrastructure Ltd to of space. The building also has rooflights better communicate the expanded portfolio and is protected by a sloped ceiling. of solutions that the wider organisation offers. Work on this refurbishment will be complete On the front elevation, the windows are this summer, ready for new tenants. being stripped out and replaced by double glazed aluminium casement windows, and automatic entrance doors are being changed into frameless glazed double doors. The existing single leaf storm door will be retained Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and redecorated to match the Electrical & Design Services original finish.

It comprises a basement, while on the ground floor is Select Building Services was incorporated to provide a range of where the restaurant activities consisting of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, will be situated.

This will also house Plumbing & Electrical Services for Commercial and Industrial the kitchen area, Projects from Maintenance and Small Works to complete while double doors will lead into the Service Installations. The Company would also provide restaurant area.

A new partition will Design & Consultancy Services be fitted to form an increased width corridor to provide access to the upper floor, and a new lift 79 Bowman Street, Glasgow, G42 8LF is being installed.

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Abbotsinch Retail Park New units on Paisley site development Paisley can be proud of.”

Andrew Berger-North, Hammerson Director Retail Parks, commented: “Abbotsinch Retail Park already had a strong retail line up, however, we felt we could enhance the number and quality of retailers with an extension.

“We are extremely pleased with the level of interest from retailers for space, with three retail stores already let and significant interest in the remaining stores.

“We are investing over £9M in the scheme and not only are we able to bring new retailers to the area, but the investment importantly brings new job opportunities for the area.”

The site is anchored by a large B&Q DIY store, but also includes a DFS furniture store, a Pets at Home branch, Frankie

and Benny’s restaurant, and others.

Four of the five units were already let a long time ago, to electronics firm Maplin, Wren Kitchens, homeware store Dunelm Mill and SCS, while Hammerson stayed in discussion with other retailers about the remaining unit - a 59,000sq ft extension with mezzanine floors. The Maplin store comprises 4,000sq ft, Wren Kitchens 20,232sq ft, Dunelm 20,000sq ft and the SCS unit is 9,764. The remaining unit comprises of 4,994sq ft.

Work on this scheme was completed in June, so the units could open in time for the summer.

It is not the last of work being undertaken on the site, as two 10,000sq ft units are scheduled to be built in 2016 next to the DFS store.

Q9 are pleased to be associated with Barr Holdings on the Abbotsinch Retail Park project and wish all involved continued success

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Five new retail units have been created at a site in Paisley.

It is for a multi-million pound extension at Abbotsinch Retail Park, which already houses existing occupiers including B&Q, DFS, Comet, and Harveys.

In October 2013, park owners Hammerson acquired Abbotsinch as part of a multi-million pound deal that saw the developer take ownership of the retail facility and three additional parks in Thurrock, Telford and Bristol.

This development was awarded to Paisley-based Barr Construction, who built the 53,000sq ft scheme.

The company is part of Barr Holdings, which includes the business sectors of Barr Construction, Barr Quarries, Barr Surfacing & Civil Engineering, and Barr Environmental.

Barr Construction is one of the UK’s leading design and construction companies, and specialises in the design and construction of large scale leisure, commercial and retail projects.

It is a steel frame structure and features glazed shop fronts and entrances, with brick cavity wall and column enclosures and part composite metal cladding.

Barr Construction has also made improvements to the existing car park, created a new access road from Renfrew Road and also helped to make the associated highway improvements.

At the time when Barr was appointed the contract, Derek Simpson, Operations Manager at Bar Construction, said: “Abbotsinch is an extremely popular retail park.

“With work starting at the end of 2013 we have already made good progress despite challenging weather conditions and we look forward to creating a

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Adding the Soco Complex to its portfolio Jansons Property is a successful partnership of the tenacious and innovative approach of Andy Jansons with the financial might of the William Pears Group.

The company is a highly regarded property developer and investor, with a diverse portfolio.

One of its recent prestigious projects is at the Soco Complex at South Bridge.

Work has provided a social hub that includes a 259-bedroom Accor Ibis Hotel, a Sainsbury’s Local and a Costa Coffee all on South Bridge. There is a 15,000sq ft bar/restaurant/retail space on the Cowgate, which is more traditionally the drinking area of Edinburgh.

All areas link through some inner courtyards, so people can get from Chambers Street through to South Bridge and then to the Cowgate all through inner courtyard spaces where people can sit outside with tables and chairs.

It has revitalised a site that was ravaged by fire in 2002, which burnt down all the medieval buildings and threatened to spread through the Old Town.

The fire was eventually contained but the buildings that didn’t burn down had to be demolished due to being beyond repair.

After this, the site sat idle for a number of years but this changed when Jansons came along with a hotel occupier on a lease to put together a viable scheme.

Soco is situated on the south side of Cowgate, opposite its junction with Blair Street. Occupiers nearby include The Three Sisters, City Café, Brewdog, Siglo, The Caves, Cabaret Voltaire, Faith Nightclub, Festival Theatre and Starbucks.

Edinburgh city centre has a population of 447,660 people and is projected to grow by roughly 50,000 by 2015.

In addition, Edinburgh benefits from 3.52 million tourist visitors.

Because it is based on a World Heritage Site, planning had to be meticulous, but Edinburgh Council were supportive and invested to ensure something was done on the site.

Planning involved lots of architectural debate, meetings with World Heritage, Historic Scotland and architectural groups throughout the city to come up with a design that all parties agreed to.

Jansons also put on a public exhibition at the Royal Surgeons Hall in order to keep everybody updated with plans for the site, which was well attended.

The company has quickly expanded its expertise in hotels – Soco being the eighth – and Michael Tomkins, Acquisitions & Development Director at Jansons, told Building Scotland of a gap in the market that the company took full advantage of.

He said: “We realised a few years

ago that there was huge demand for more bedrooms in Edinburgh.

“It gave an opening for us to go into Edinburgh and put some serious bids down for sites with those hoteliers behind us who wanted bedrooms.”

Throughout construction, Jansons had up to 200 people on site, with work going to the Main Contractor for the project – McAleer and Rushe - who has built Accor Hotels previously.

The rest of the team was Scottish, with ICA Architects of East Kilbride designing the development. Turley Associates was the Planning Consultant for the project, and the rest of the team were all employed locally.

Plant installation was undertaken to the Southbridge roof while hard landscaping work has created footpaths, which used lots of manpower.

Once the rooms were completed, snagging and cleaning took place and the corridors have had carpets and roof tiles installed, and the hallways have been skim plastered.

Before that, a sculpture arrived on site, which was designed by a collection of artists.

It is both a work of art and monument to the history of the building lost to fire in 2002. Its strong and simple shape reinterprets the neo-classical arch while reflecting the site’s historic past in a modern and exciting way.

The sculpture is made of corten steel, sourced from Leith, and it is an exciting and dramatic material that, through its colour and texture, lends weight and strength to the sculpture.

Reminiscent of the steep red crags of Arthur’s Seat, the sculpture will appear routed in the city.

It is located on a plinth in the internal courtyard and had to be placed into position with the help of a crane over the top of the building. This was done in December.

Now completed, the hotel will employ about 50 people, while the likes of Sainsbury’s and Costa Coffee will bring vast employment opportunities to the area.

Work has also included the conversion of existing buildings in the surrounding area, such as the Patterson Building on the corner of Chambers Street.

There is a building on South Bridge which has a Georgian façade and this has been effectively recreated further down the street.

On Cowgate, there are three storeys below what is a medieval plot line, but this segmented area has been complemented with a split façade to replicate the medieval plot lines in a contemporary manner.

Work on the £32M development started in November 2012. The hotel opened in January 2014, the Sainsbury’s is also now open which leaves the retail units on Cowgate that still have to be let out.

Such a strong portfolio of developments is one of the reasons why Jansons finds itself nominated for awards.

At the moment, the company is nominated for three awards at the Scottish Property Awards.

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Pacific go for Commonwealth Games Gold Pacific Building is setting a gold standard in the year that the Commonwealth Games come to Scotland.

The company is playing a key role in the multi-million pound revamp of Glasgow International Airport ahead of the Games and in advance of the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.

And with an order book full of projects for a host of big-name clients across the UK, Pacific is looking forward to an extremely busy first half of 2014.

The most striking feature of the Glasgow International Airport makeover is the new international arrivals area, where competitors and overseas visitors arriving for the prestigious sporting events will form their first impressions of the city and of Scotland.

In addition to the expansion and improvement of the international arrivals area are modernisations to the main check-in hall and a substantial upgrade of the toilets within the terminal.

In detail, Pacific, who employ 30 staff and are based in Hillington, on the outskirts of Glasgow, secured the following projects: ••International Arrivals & West Service Yard – formation of a new glazed entrance area, floor, wall and ceiling finishes, formation of new service yard and associated works.

••Toilet core refurbishment – stripout of 12 existing toilet cores, supply and fitting of new floor, wall and ceiling finishes, including new sanitary ware, IPS and cubicles.

••World Duty Free (WDF) – a new first-floor extension to house the expanding tax and duty-free area.

••WDF enabling works – formation of new storage areas to enable extension works to commence.

••WDF fit-out – new floor wall and ceiling finishes, all works carried out over several phases. Take delivery, assemble and fit furniture/shelving.

••Check-in tiling works – Uplift and replace existing floor tiles to checkin area over several phases.

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Pacific Building Managing Director, Brian Gallacher, said: “Our busiest period on record is now unfolding – when you combine the major projects that we have secured at Glasgow International Airport

with other contracts for other large clients. under way – attributes that have helped “Glasgow International Airport is the company secure numerous contracts undergoing a major transformation in with McDonald’s, Greggs, Bupa, advance of both the Commonwealth Mitchells & Butlers and Miller & Carter.

Games and the Ryder Cup. Both events The past year has been marked are expected to see a huge increase in by the successful completion of the number of arriving and departing remodelling projects at high profile passengers, all of whom will be treated business premises, such as: to the gleaming new concepts, which ••Deacon Brodie’s Tavern, Edinburgh will be undertaken by Pacific.

••The Royal Scot, Glasgow city centre “Projects include a fully upgraded and ••The Hunter’s Tryst, Edinburgh extended international arrivals area, a ••Brown’s, Edinburgh significantly extended and fully refitted tax ••Fettykil Fox, Glenrothes and duty-free area, an upgraded check••The Meadowpark, Bridge of Allan in area and fully refitted and extended washroom facilities across the entire airport.

Furthermore, Pacific masterminded “We’re a small company who are proud full new builds and fit outs of: to deliver high quality, and our business is ••Harvester, Glasgow Fort built on the strength of our relationships ••Toby Carvery, Braehead with our clients. We have enjoyed continued growth in recent years, in part through our In addition, numerous “side-byassociations with global and UK brands side” transformations at McDonald’s who continue to develop their business. restaurants in Scotland and the north “By continually meeting and exceeding of England have been completed. their expectations, we are rewarded with Projects in the pipeline include the landmark greater volumes of work. Our growth has Cramond Brig, in the shadow of the Forth continued to exceed our budgeted plans and Road Bridge, and the historic Melville is a credit to the efforts of the team here.”

Inn in Lasswade, both near Edinburgh.

Pacific’s relationship with Glasgow International Airport is enhanced by the For more information, see: fact that they have an ancillary office www.pacificbuilding.co.uk adjacent to the perimeter at the airport Or email at: info@pacificbuilding.co.uk and many of their team hold airside passes, Also: Twitter: @PacificLtd which means they have the experience, Find us on Facebook and knowledge and clearance to work in airside, Google+ (Pacific Building) landside and aircraft-manoeuvring areas.

Interestingly, they also have a long-standing relationship with Gleneagles, where they have carried out extensive upgrades to the five-star hotel’s corridors and spa centre.

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Mactaggart & Mickel Contracts Providing vital regeneration work Mactaggart & Mickel Contracts is working on the £4.4M contract to develop a 1.8 acre piece of land in East Ayrshire.

The site at West Langlands Street in Kilmarnock is part of East Ayrshire Council’s extensive town centre house building programme.

Formerly a cattle market site, it will boast 39 affordable homes comprising a mix of accessible accommodation, one- and twobedroom flats and larger family homes.

Consisting of six different property types, some have been designed for fully accessible wheelchair living.

Mactaggart & Mickel has been delivering developments in partnership with local authorities and housing associations for a number of years and is well versed in the need to offer value for money without compromising on quality.

These homes will provide much needed energy efficient and affordable homes that will make a positive

difference to the new residents.

The site is part of the Council’s strategic local programme that will see more than 200 affordable homes built in town centres throughout East Ayrshire.

Demolished in 2009, the cattle market site is set to be bustling once again.

With easy access to the town centre, the train station and bus station, these homes will provide a vital lifeline to some of the most vulnerable residents, while at the same time helping to regenerate a key part of the town.

Supported by funding from the Scottish Government, the homes are due for completion in May 2015.

This development was one of two brownfield sites awarded to Mactaggart & Mickel in quick succession – the other being at Dalkeith, Midlothian.

It involves working with Places for People, a property management, development and regeneration company, and Castle Rock Edinvar, one of Scotland’s

leading housing associations.

The Thornybank development will deliver 25 units – 11 social housing properties for Castle Rock Edinvar and 14 for mid-market rent on behalf of Places for People.

Work at Thornybank will result in a range of properties including private residential, mid-market rental and social housing along with commercial units.

To assist the financial viability of the project, Mactaggart & Mickel is offering a turnkey solution.

The units will be handed over to Places for People and Castle Rock Edinvar in a walk-in condition upon completion.

After being awarded the contracts, Peter Shepherd, Director at the company, said: “There remains a shortage of social and mid-market housing in Scotland and, with 88 years of construction experience behind us, Mactaggart & Mickel Contracts is ideally positioned to provide quality solutions to match our clients’ needs.”

Suppliers of Timber and Sheet Materials to MacTaggart and Mickel sites throughout Scotland.

We are pleased to be associated with Mactaggart & Mickel and wish them continued success.

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Warrington Property Maintenance Providing an ‘all trades’ service for clients Warrington Property Maintenance is a versatile trades contractor with more than 35 years of experience and knowledge in the building trade.

All forms of building refurbishment and repair work are carried out by the company, with a professional service and competitive prices.

Work also includes painting and decorating, joinery, roofing, plastering, groundworks, drainage and pressure jetting, thermoplastic road lining and road resurfacing fabrication.

Although it is an expanding business, Warrington Property Maintenance has stayed true to its roots, and gives all clients the same attention and quality of service, regardless of size and value of contract.

This is reflected in the amount of clients who use the company for all their building and property maintenance requirements and have done so over a number of years.

Delivering a competitive quality of service to this client base is something that the company prides itself on.

The list of clients who have benefited from the company’s work includes the NHS, local authorities, housing associations, Royal Mail, insurance companies, shopping centre property management companies, main contractors, private house builders and private clients.

Thanks to an extension to its headquarters on Glasgow Road in Bathgate, the company now has extended premises to operate from.

It has resulted in more space for office and administrative use and this is in addition to the extensive storage and workshop space.

The company has also finished work on landlords construction to facilitate the new ‘Fossil’ store that has opened at The McArthur Glen outlet in Livingston.

This was completed in a very tight timescale and involved a great deal of

sensitive construction works due to Property Maintenance provide a the store location within the centre. very efficient service and have a Warrington Property Maintenance is good record of achievement within rightfully delighted to be involved with our network of contractors.”

McArthur Glen and a worldwide retailer on this project, which has produced a new store on time and within budget.

The in-house labour force at the company is also supplemented by an extremely reliable network of subcontractors for various specialist trades, which results in the ability to provide clients with an ‘all trades’ service.

Many of the We are pleased to be associated with clients who Warrington Property Warrington Property Maintenance and Maintenance has worked on behalf of wish them continued success for the future have heaped praise on the company and its quality workmanship.

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Persimmon Homes Range of fantastic new homes

Building around 10,000 beautifully designed new homes a year in more than 400 prime locations nationwide, Persimmon is proud to be one of the UK’s leading house builders.

Founded in 1972, the company is committed to the highest standards of design, construction and service.

Environmental responsibilities are also taken very seriously, as Persimmon is passionate about designing homes that are sensitive to the environment in which they are built.

From design and planning, right through to adding the final finishing touches to stylish new homes, Persimmon keeps the needs of the homeowner in mind, ensuring homes are created to suit all lifestyles.

From the moment a home is reserved, Persimmon does its best to make sure the experience is enjoyable during every step of the way, not just while a customer is buying, but after they’ve moved in too.

With everything from studio apartments through to executive family homes, Persimmon has a reputation built on quality.

Its headquarters are in York, but the

group also comprises a north, south and central division with a number of regional offices throughout the UK. The company is building places to call home right the way from Scotland through to the north and Midlands, across East Anglia and Wales, down to the south and south west of England.

One scheme in East Kilbride that will be completed this summer is at Kirktonholme Crescent, which will see the development of 33 units in East Kilbride Village.

Situated conveniently across from the train station, this will comprise 19 flats and terraced houses for social rent and 14 apartments for private rent.

It is an ideal location for a new development such as this, as East Kilbride is a busy and popular town with a thriving centre located just nine miles south of Glasgow.

In the heart of central Scotland, the town has excellent transport links across the region and beyond, and is surrounded by picturesque scenery.

East Kilbride also has easy access to a great range of leisure, entertainment

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In the village, the original, historic centre of the town, there is a more traditional shopping experience with speciality shops and a variety of restaurants and pubs.

In terms of culture, East Kilbride boasts its own theatre, arts centre and multiscreen cinema complex, plus two popular museums – the Hunter House Museum, and on the outskirts of the town, the Museum of Scottish Country Life.

East Kilbride is home to a good selection of primary schools including Halfmerke Primary, St Kenneth’s Primary, Maxwellton Primary, Blacklaw Primary, Murray Primary and Calderglen Primary. There are also secondary schools and further education facilities nearby. This makes the homes at Kirktonholme Crescent even more attractive.

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Glasgow City Heritage Trust Enhancing and promoting the city’s historic built environment on the basis that the roof would be the use of Scottish slate, leadwork, cast repaired in traditional Scottish slate, iron replacements and wrought iron repair, with lead flashings and valleys. indented natural stone and lime pointing.

The co-ordination of the project was The contract started on site in April 2013 carried out by Ross & Liddell Ltd, and and was completed in December that year. it started on site in August 2013 and The second contract for No 1 Water Row was completed by April 2014. The Main was for a total sum of approximately Contractor was Elim Construction Ltd. £600,000, and Glasgow City Heritage Designed by James Salmon & Son and Trust was able to make a grant to the nine KG Gillespie in 1898, the historic A Listed different owners totalling approximately five-storey buildings on Water Row in £80,000, again for the traditional craftwork the centre of Govan are an important in the external fabric repairs as listed above. part of the historic townscape - they It is currently on site, having commenced required comprehensive repair to their in February 2014 and is expected to be slated roofs and red sandstone facades. completed by the end of this year.

Lead consultants for the repairs are ZM Architects.

The works are the subject of two separate contracts, both with Fulton & Sons and CBC Stone contractors.

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Glasgow City Heritage Trust is an independent charity supported by Glasgow City Council and Historic Scotland.

Established in 2007, the Trust champions the city’s unique architecture and built environment and promotes and encourages the understanding, appreciation and conservation of Glasgow’s historic buildings for the benefit of the city’s communities and its visitors, now and in the future.

This is done through grant-aiding historic building repairs and conservation work, giving advice, coordinating and funding training, and hosting a range of exhibitions, lectures, special events and school projects.

Recent projects for the Trust include a comprehensive repair scheme to 164a-168 Buchanan Street, roofing repairs to 109-153 Bell Street and a further comprehensive scheme carried out at several Grade A Listed buildings at Water Row, Govan.

On Buchanan Street, the scheme will revitalise a significant red sandstone building at the top of the street, close to the Buchanan Galleries and Queen Street Station. Glasgow City Heritage Trust gave the 14 separate owners a total grant of £100,000 towards the £430,641 cost of the repairs, which is being carried out by EBS Construction Ltd. The grant was for renewal of the slated roofs in Scottish slates, new leadwork, replacement cast iron work, indented natural stone repairs and lime pointing to the brick and stone façade.

Negotiations began in 2012 with the owners and adjoining land owners, which included Network Rail, as the building is close to the railway and required special permission for scaffolding, etc. The contract started on-site in the late autumn of 2013, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2014, and will provide commercial offices upstairs and retail premises at ground level.

In addition to complex requirements by neighbouring Network Rail, the proposed extension of the Buchanan Galleries will come very close to the building and liaison with their designers was required.

The massive 19th century warehouse building at 109-153 Bell Street was converted into flats some decades ago, but as the roof was leaking it required urgent attention.

The Glasgow City Heritage Trust gave a total grant of approximately £100,000 to the owners, (of whom there was a total of 165),

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Scottish Water improving local water network A new pressurised water treatment plant is under development on a site six miles west of Dumfries.

Killylour Water Treatment Works (WTW) will, once completed, be a plant capable of producing 8.5Ml/d of potable water – around 2Ml/d more than at present – ensuring it complies with the latest Scottish Water standards well into the future. It is being constructed on the existing site and adjacent land.

The original works at Killylour dates back to 1935, and the existing treatment process comprises coagulation, pressure filtration, disinfection and treated water lime dosing for pH correction.

Scottish Water has invested in the new works to ensure a high standard of service for the catchment area for years to come.

Improvements will secure the water quality to existing customers while also guaranteeing consistent bacteriological compliance.

In addition, improved disinfection control should help maximise customers’ enjoyment of the look and taste of their drinking water.

The development will treat the raw water from Glenkiln reservoirs, approximately two miles west of the station. It feeds to the local distribution system via a dedicated clear water tank situated across the valley.

Killylour WTW supplies water to a population of 35,000 in and around Dumfries, also serving Shawhead and Lochfoot.

Water for Dumfries is also blended with borehole water from Terregles.

A treatment plant based on ultra filtration membrane treatment is being created, with dissolved metals removal and coagulation control.

Being built by Black & Veatch, the October 2012, and when complete will development will involve decommissioning deliver greater levels of water quality. various pressure filters in order to install dosing plant and equipment such as sludge thickening.

The existing raw water supply pipe will be tied-in with the new plant to allow testing and commissioning. It’s a connection that will be made in the manhole that is outside the existing treatment works.

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Western Isles Road Maintenance Work is continuing on various sites identified through the approved scoring in Stornoway on the spinal route mechanism for spinal route projects and and roads to communities. work on these projects is in progress.

The five-year project will help to improve the The two projects are at Stockinish in roads network of the Western Isles, which Harris and Carinish in North Uist. is one of the Comhairle’s largest community Both of these projects are being assets and plays a vital role in the social part funded through the ERDF with and economic wellbeing of the islands by an intervention rate of 25%. facilitating movement of people, goods and In addition, the Comhairle also approved a services and connecting households and sum of £234,000 to progress future spinal communities with economic opportunities. route projects to tender ready stage.

Work is required because an effective and The extant prioritised lists of projects for well-maintained road network is essential both spinal route and roads to communities for the long-term sustainability and programmes were established on the basis development of the Western Isles and the wellbeing of its communities.

The programme has moved away MAKE THE RIGHT CONNECTION from previously working on a smaller number of large-scale replacement and first-time provision programmes INSTALLATION AND and projects, to a larger number of, but smaller-scale, investment MAINTENANCE OF projects and schemes that aim to STREET LIGHTING improve the longevity and durability SYSTEMS of existing assets and infrastructure.

The level of capital funding available to the Comhairle, certainly for this programme, is a reduction from what has been available in the past.

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Email: nc.electrical@hotmail.co.uk In November 2013, the Comhairle approved expenditure on two further capital projects previously

of the criteria agreed by the Comhairle.

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The project will encompass a whole host of routes, such as Castlebay out to Breibhig Hill, Balle nam Bodach past old Decca Station.

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New memorial centre The UK’s first single central facility for understanding and commemorating the mining industry opened at the National Mining Museum last September.

It has given Scotland’s coalfield communities a place to remember the victims of this dangerous industry in a new space that allows people to join remembrance ceremonies or stage their own private remembrance.

The new centre was opened by Midlothian MP David Hamilton in September, on the anniversary of the Knockshinnoch Castle Colliery disaster – one of the most significant in Scottish mining industry.

The tragedy occurred in 1950 when an inrush of moss and peat trapped 129 men underground for several days while teams worked desperately to reach them.

Although 116 men were eventually rescued, 13 were lost.

The project has been funded by The Association of Independent Museums, BIFFA National Heritage Landmarks Scheme, The Mining Institute of Scotland, The Mining Institute of Scotland Trust, The Scottish Coal Industry Special Welfare Fund and the Friends of National Mining Museum Scotland.

It spans three floors of the old washer building in the museum’s home at the former Lady Victoria Colliery, revitalising space that had been derelict since the Lady Vic closed back in 1981.

Museum Director, Rowan Brown, said: “The friends, staff and volunteers at National Mining Museum Scotland have long held aspirations to create a facility that commemorated an industry which changed our culture, landscape, and

economy at immense personal cost. to improve conditions over many decades.

“We owe a huge debt to our funders, Work has been carried out by Architect, without whose generous support, the Purcell, who has over 60 years of experience project could not have been realised. in evolving some of the best loved buildings It is with great pride that we open the in the UK, and the Main Contractor, National Memorial Centre, a resource John Dennis Construction, who has been dedicated to serving our mining involved with the Museum for many years. communities, past, present and future.”

Senior Architect, Scott Lindsay from Purcell, When the facility was opened, David added: “The new memorial centre is a Hamilton MP said: “I welcome the fitting tribute to Scotland’s mining past and opportunity of opening this new facility. has reinstated a category A listed washer “It is appropriate that miners’ families building that has stood empty for 30 years. whose loved ones have been casualties of “Our design complements the industrial the coal mining industry have a place of character of this brick building, creating new remembrance to reflect and pay tribute. displays and archive areas which explore “Where better than National Mining the dangers faced by miners, leading up Museum Scotland in Newtongrange to a tall reflective space in the roof.” to house it, where the mining The National Mining Memorial Centre community spirit is still strong.” will be open from 10am until 5pm for The brand new space provides an elegant seven days a week. The closing time secular facility for all who want to moves to 4pm during the winter. remember lost family and friends, record and remember those who were lost, and reflect on the extraordinary resilience of Scotland’s mining communities – a resilience which We are pleased to be associated with the persists though National Mining Museum and wish the pits themselves all involved continued success. are now gone.

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John Dennis & Company’s relationship with the National Mining Museum and The Lady Victoria Colliery site stretches back over 25 years.

Our initial involvement was to carry out structural stabilisation and weather proofing works to the fabric of the redundant colliery buildings in the late 1980’s.

We have been Principal Contractors for all but one of the various phases which have transformed the site into a five star tourist attraction. Our most recent contract to Refurbish the Re-washer building to provide a home for the Mining Memorial Centre which was completed in November 2013 was particularly poignant and a privilege to carry out.

As a Midlothian contractor we are extremely proud of our association with the museum and we wish them continued success in the years ahead.

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Creating a vibrant community space to move their company into.

The future is bright thanks to West This scheme is currently in design, with work Harris Trust, because it is providing expected to start on site in September. a growing community with social Expected to be complete in July 2015, the and employment opportunities.

Community Enterprise Centre will be a Duncan Macpherson, Commercial keystone completion because it will provide Development Manager at the Trust, told the Trust with permanent office space and Building Scotland: “It’s about having a the ability to rent out space to other people. community where everybody works together The Trust is also working on many renewable “and supports one another,” he said. energy schemes, such as a recently installed 50kw wind turbine. A second West Harris Trust, Seilebost will be linked to the enterprise centre.

School, Isle of Harris, HS3 3HP. Not only will this generate income for the Trust, but it will also provide cheap power to the Centre, making it more viable.

Finally, new tourism opportunities will be brought to the We are pleased to be associated with the West Harris Trust area. A pontoon was and wish them continued success for the future. put in place last year for visitors to bring their own boats, and a shed is linked to 6 Grosebay, Harris HS3 3EF it, which has been T: 01859 511253 M: 07747 7731471 rented by a marineE: kennycarrier@btinternet.com based business.

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West Harris Trust was established in 2008 with the principal objective of providing a sustainable community and repopulating the area.

The Trust has bought land that previously belonged to the Scottish Government on the west side of Harris.

Bought in 2010, 16,000 acres of land now belong to the local community and the objective is to increase the population to 170 by 2020.

In recent years, population has suffered because of the traditional industries such as crofting, fishing and weaving experiencing long-term decline, which contributed to a 50% population decrease between 1951 and 2001.

To arrest such a slide, West Harris Trust is creating employment with help from the Community Enterprise Centre.

This involves a building space that can provide employment opportunities, opening up space for office and general business use by giving people the opportunity to rent space and develop a company there. It will also provide an important community meeting and function space in a spectacular location looking over to the Isle of Taransay.

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Muirfield Contracts Muirfield Contracts has developed its a stronghold in the Tayside, Fife and expertise over a 25 year period, priding surrounding regions Muirfield opted to itself on the highly skilled tradesmen, expand into the Grampian region, opening a strict policies on safety in the workplace, second office in Aberdeen to accommodate and the attention and care devoted for the continual developments emerging in to each and every customer. this area, specifically housing opportunities.

Therefore it is no mean feat that Aberdeenshire Council has provided many Muirfield is reputed as the number one of the projects Muirfield has undertaken construction contractor in Tayside and whilst operating out of Aberdeen. The is highly revered on the East Coast of Company has worked closely with this Scotland, particularly given the competitive local authority for a number of years, nature of the industry currently. across a variety of jobs and continue Muirfield has harnessed skills across to find opportunities landing on its a variety of builds procured through doorstep offered by this Council. design & build, traditional, two stage Muirfield is currently on a framework with and partnered tenders. Projects the Council for kitchen and bathroom range from minor refurbishments to upgrades, something which the Company multi-million pound projects for local has been executing for some time to the authorities, housing associations and satisfaction of the Client. It is also in the global and local corporations alike. process of completing a large extension The Company’s clientele and partners are to Balmeddie Primary School, nursery vast and varied, and due to the strong enhancements to Boddam Primary and relationships forged between Muirfield and window upgrades in Ordiquhill Primary. its sub-contractors, suppliers and partners, Banff Academy is being treated to clients from all across Scotland return to window, curtain wall and foyer upgrades Muirfield to utilise the expertise and well whilst housing in the Aberdeenshire area developed and organised teams at its disposal.

With the capability of operating ‘all AMES TAPERS AND PAINTING CONTRACTORS trades’ projects, 116 Ashgrove Road West, Aberdeen AB16 5BD the Group is proficient in all Tel: 01224 662 484 Fax: 01224 685 198 sectors of the Mobile: 07850 654103 construction industry, namely: commercial, education, health, housing, industrial, leisure and civil works.

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Similarly, Muirfield has recently completed door upgrades in Kincardine & Mearns, Formartine and Garioch and in the last six months has successfully finished window upgrades in Mintlaw Academy and PE and technical upgrades in Inverurie Academy.

Muirfield has recently begun a large 30-house development in Fraserburgh which is an important project, cementing the Company’s presence amongst some large and dominant house builders in Aberdeenshire and Scotland as a whole.

The Company relishes the opportunity to undertake a project such as this one, and looks forward to working with Aberdeenshire Council on this job and future projects to come.

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Developing bespoke turnkey solutions As a leading provider for modular and prefabricated buildings, Extraspace Solutions provides a total design and build package, incorporating all of the latest technological innovations.

With offices throughout the UK and Ireland, the Company offers a total package, delivering buildings to its clients.

The turnkey solution for modular building and off site construction ensures that every project is managed smoothly and comprehensively from start to finish, on time and within budget.

Working for a broad spectrum of sectors, Extraspace Solutions is now a leading provider of fast track off site solutions, and has been successful since its inception in 1994.

Whether developments include fast track, modular or off site buildings, the Company has worked to develop the most environmentally sustainable and efficient buildings in the market.

Extraspace is registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme on 90% of projects and have a record of steady ‘Performance beyond Compliance’ certificates on all sites.

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Extraspace Solutions primary school and nursery school extension to Onthank Primary School and finished work on the newly opened Met Childcare Centre, totalling 1,700sq m.

Office Observatory Building for Lerwick.

It is a full turnkey project that will include Extraspace provided a design and build all associated site works as well as the service for this new weather laboratory demolition of the old two-storey school on the Shetland Islands, which saw the building that was declared unsafe.

Phillip Hutton, Extraspace Solutions Regional demolition of the previous building.

It has been replaced with a building Manager, said: “We are delighted to have designed and finished to complement won this project and it is an exciting reward the planning policy on the island. for the time and effort we put into this submission.

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Queen’s Park Building Services Personal service and value for money

Apple Store, on Buchanan Street. the importance of emissions, energy, raw It saw the removal of a concrete materials, waste and pollution across all of its activities and makes great effort to mezzanine floor, which was then reinstalled at a new level to accommodate minimise any environmental impact. the specialist shop fit out.

Having 24 years of experience means the A new lift was installed to serve three floor Company is well placed to work on a wide levels, while a structure was also inserted range of projects, and undertook work at Armani Glasgow on John Street. to support Apple’s logo at front vestibule.

This included specialist work to convert a basement and upgrade the retail outlet. It saw the underpinning of basement foundations to create headroom, cutting apertures in concrete floors Rosyth Business Centre, to accept a new 16 Cromarty Campus, feature staircase, Rosyth Europark. KY11 2WX and the removal of a 1.2m thick wall Tel: 01383 660597 in the basement.

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Queen’s Park Building Services was established in Glasgow by John and Jackie Russell and is a family owned business.

Founded in 1990, it has steadily expanded with its expanding secure client base and a large core of longstanding tradesmen employed.

The Company prides itself on giving Clients personal service and value for money, and is experienced at working on both small and large projects for private, commercial and local authorities throughout Glasgow and the west of Scotland.

This ranges from new buildings to loft conversions, property extensions and refurbishments, and all are carried out to a high quality finish.

Queen’s Park Building Services has a policy for all operations which are carried out to meet the statutory requirements of health and safety at work for employees, public and visitors, and all staff attend ongoing training to guarantee they are up to date with the latest industry regulations.

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Dundee Central Waterfront is transforming the city waterfront, encompassing 240 hectares of development land stretching eight kilometres along the River Tay. In planning for well over a decade, the final masterplan for the area was agreed to include an extension of the city centre down to the waterfront, creation of a new grid iron street pattern, improved provision for walking, cycling and buses, reduction of cars and parking effect, creation of a pair of east/ west tree lined boulevards, formation of a new civic space and reopened dock, and a new railway station and arrival square.

A major project at Central Waterfront is the new V&A outreach building.

Located at the River Tay, on the edge of the waterfront, work began on this scheme last year and the city will benefit from an additional £8.3M in funding which will be used to create a new waterfront area to surround the V&A Museum of Design Dundee building and complement its design.

Awarded by Scottish Enterprise and separate to the V&A Dundee building costs, it will create an attractive environment around the museum, providing visitors with an outstanding first impression.

V&A Dundee will appear to float within two

pools of water, reinforcing the connection between the museum and the River Tay. Capitalising on this riverside setting, the planned design will transform the approach to the Kengo Kuma-designed building using imaginative landscaping and planning techniques to complement the extraordinary architecture.

The new space will provide a vibrant city stage for the public to enjoy activities, events and installations ant the waterfront.

Elsewhere, January 2014 saw the opening of a £1.7M office development on the waterfront, called District 10.

Opened by Joe FitzPatrick MSP, the first tenant to locate in the new building is LAT 56, a Scottish design-led exclusive travel bag bland.

Located at Seabraes Yard, the innovative development offers flexible office accommodation,

plus new meeting and networking space, constructed from 37 recycled shipping containers.

Dundee Waterfront is split into five strategic development sites, each targeted at a different property and economic sector: Riverside (green space and leisure), The Port (offshore wind and tidal manufacturing), Seabraes (digital media and creative industries), Central Waterfront (residential, office and leisure), and City Quay (residential, retail and marina).

Knight Property Group Extensive expertise in design and build Based in Aberdeen, Knight Property Group is one of the leading property development companies in Scotland.

Since its formation in 1987, the Company has built a solid reputation for the development of speculative and prelet commercial properties in unrivalled locations throughout the country.

Extensive experience in the design and build of new facilities as well as the refurbishment and upgrading of existing facilities provides Knight with an impressive property portfolio and the means to resolve any commercial property concern.

Knight is currently working on the three-phase project at Kingshill Business Park that will provide 120,000sq ft of speculative offices.

It is designed to the highest specifications and incorporates extensive landscaping including a private garden for residents’ use.

Each pavilion will afford occupiers an excellent working environment in modern, high quality surroundings.

Premises are open plan and column free with raised access flooring, flexible central heating and daylight sensing and energy efficient lighting.

Overall, there will be 11 buildings.

Phase I has just completed. This consists of four buildings, two of which have

been pre-let and tenants have taken tenants moved in almost instantly. occupation of those buildings.

Two further properties will be built in Phase II will consist of a further two this Joint Venture between Knight and pavillions each of 9,000sq ft and will M and G Real Estate, and the end result be complete by October 2014. will see the regeneration of what was Phase III and Phase IV will follow on previously an eyesore in Aberdeen. from that, starting in November 2014.

Extending to more than four acres, City View The buildings themselves will have a offers occupiers the opportunity to secure modern exterior incorporating glass, high quality office accommodation within stonework, high performance cladding a highly desirable commercial location. and a feature glazed or stone entrance.

Knight Property Group, 62 Queens Energy saving photovoltaic panelling will Road, Aberdeen, AB13 4YE. also generate power at the site.

Knight is making great progress on the buildings at the City View Business Park.

Of the five buildings, three have already been Chapman Homes Specialise in: Val-U-Therm™ kit erection throughout the UK completed and Bespoke new build homes in Aberdeen and North East Scotland all pre-let, two of Steading conversions In-character extensions these by AMEC. Small, high quality new developments in Aberdeenshire The third has only recently Wardes Road, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 3TT been finished Tel 01467 621397 Fax 01467 672346 but such is the email: enquiries@chapmanhomes.co.uk popularity of the web: www.chapmanhomes.co.uk development, the

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Killiehuntly Farm New buildings at Glenfeshie Landscaping proposals for the site for use in the garden and grey water are simple and restrained, which is harvesting to ensure efficient use of in keeping with the existing site. water in and around the steading.

Boundary walls will match the existing Designed by Groves Raines Architects, and some native tree planting will the land is owned by Danish billionaire, occur in a manner entirely appropriate Holch Povlsen, who has bought vast to a steading in this location. areas of the Scottish Highlands.

New access from the north connecting The Main Contractor is Corramore to the existing estate road will provide Construction, and work will be secondary access to the steading for heavy complete next January. machinery and vehicles, therefore reducing traffic to the existing access between dwellings.

A new stone wade bridge will be located where the new access crosses the burn, where it is expected to form a small pond and weir.

Specialists in Natural Stone Despite the traditional Wylie Stone Masonry is located just outside Moy, Co. Tyrone, and has many aesthetics of the years experience in both stonemasonry and carving. Steven Wylie prides himself scheme, up-to-date in producing high quality stone masonry, stone carving, and letter cutting within technologies are the associated realms of being implemented new-build construction, to ensure efficient conservation, and restoration. and sustainable use of energy.

Steven specialises in A traditional, double period-inspired new pitch, trussed girder construction projects that roof will maximise employ traditional stone height over the masonry techniques to main workshop modern-day construction. This space, and the allows clients to create a new home with a traditional look and feel. style of roof lends itself to utilisation Steven has many resources available, including tons of reclaimed building stone of solar panels. and architectural materials, all of which can be incorporated to produce a As such, they will structure that is individual, unique, and original. be installed on the south facing Wylie Stone Masonry pitches of the roof.

152 Trewmount Road, Moy, From ground level, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT71 7EB the panels will not be visible.

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Work is progressing at Carnachuin to provide new facilities to service the 50,000-acre estate.

The project at Killiehuntly Farm will see the demolition of the existing agricultural storage facility and associated ancillary buildings to make way for higher quality replacements in a more functional arrangement.

This will see a new steading building, ancillary buildings, dog kennels, landscaping, and construction of a bridge and new access. An existing wall on the estate will be retained and extended.

The site is owned and managed by Glenfeshie Estate Ltd, and Carnachuin provides a base for vital land management facilities to serve the wider estate.

Work is required because the current facilities are insufficient to service the running of a modern estate.

When complete, facilities will include a large-scale implement and vehicle store hall with deer larder, vehicle lockups, offices and seminar space.

This upgrade and rearrangement will allow the facilities to fully meet the needs of the estate and also provide additional amenity space to the nearby residential dwellings.

It will contribute directly to the farming and rural land management in the area and to the agricultural work of the Glenfeshie Estate.

The new agricultural development will be hidden from view and situated within an existing plantation between the site and the junction of the farm access track, with a public road through Inshriach Forrest from Kincraig.

The steading and ancillary buildings are designed in the traditional Scottish estate style intended to be comparable to the higher quality estates of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Materials are natural stone for sills, coping stones, chimney caps and details with natural stone walls.

A natural slate roof and cast iron rainwater goods will also be used, and all doors and windows will be painted timber.

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Aspects of pursuing and defending loss and expense Claims

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By Peter Sheridan A starting point for a loss and expense is compliance with any conditions precedent.

There are conditions precedent, for example, in JCT standard forms in relation to timely written application, supporting information and details of loss of expense. If these are not complied with, the claim cannot succeed. The provision of supporting information and details of loss and expense is therefore essential, but the courts take a common sense approach to the level of detail needed (see Walter Lilly v Mackay).

Where delay is concerned, there is often also an application for extension of time (EoT).

Again there may be conditions precedent for an EoT, depending on the terms of the contract (see eg. Steria v Sigma, concerned with the MF/1 contract). Timely notification is a condition precedent for recovery of time and money under the NEC 3 contract compensation events provisions. With a JCT contract, an EoT is not a pre-requisite for a loss and expense claim (see Fairweather v LB of Wandsworth), but it is of course likely to help with a claim for delay-related costs.

If EoT has been granted by the contract administrator, or won in adjudication, that provides the contractor with protection against liquidated damages or other delay damages. To go on to recover its own losses incurred by reason of the delay, the contractor has further work to do. In particular, it is necessary to go on to establish a causal link between the breach of contract or contractual right to loss and expense and the loss alleged.

It does not follow from the grant of an EoT for a period of delay that the contractor may recover all of the site overhead for the period of delay. That will only be the case if the matter giving rise to the EoT delayed all the site activities by the same amount.

For example, if ten structures are being built on a site and two of them, being on the critical path, are delayed by a matter entitling the contractor to an EoT, there is entitlement to EoT. It does not follow that the contractor will recover all of the site overhead, because normally work will proceed on other activities at the time the

two structures are being delayed. There is similar difficulty with a claim for head office overhead in these circumstances. The claim will normally have to be worked out purely in relation to the cost of the delay to the two structures. See Costain v Haswell. If other activities were also affected by the delay to the two structures, that would have to be established with evidence, as would the nature and cost of the effect on the other activities. Good recordkeeping will be important for such claims.

In traditional ICE standard forms (which recently became the Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC), managed not by the ICE but by the ACE and CECA), there are specific clauses giving rise to entitlement to recover costs, but no specific clause which entitles the contractor to recover losses arising from either delay or disruption caused by variations. It is therefore necessary to build in any such recovery to the valuation of the variation. Unless the variation is valued by agreement, this is difficult if the variation is valued using rates and prices from the bills of quantities, as such rates and prices will not normally include an element for delay or disruption. Hence the parties are likely to consider whether a “fair valuation� is appropriate and whether this should be on a cost plus basis. If so, it will be possible to include an element for the cost of delay or disruption to the varied work, although detailed records will be needed in order to undertake such a valuation. Where it is work other than the varied work that is delayed or disrupted, it is normally necessary to value that under a separate provision.

For NEC3 contracts (the only standard form now endorsed by the ICE), the delaying or disrupting effect of a compensation event is valued as part of the assessment of the compensation event. This is supposed to be and normally is a prospective exercise, at least to the extent that the effect of the compensation event is, at the time of assessment, in the future. However, by the time the matter is disputed before a tribunal, the delay or disruption may be in the past. Whether this retrospective

information is to be taken into account is a moot point. An adjudicator who considered this issue recently decided in favour of a prospective exercise (see Farrelly v Byrne (2013)). While it is not settled in case law, it is likely that a court would have regard to factual evidence of what actually happened and would not conduct a purely prospective notional exercise.

For more information, contact Peter Sheridan Partner at Sheridan Gold LLP T: 01737 735088 E: psheridan@sheridangold.co.uk www.sheridangold.co.uk

Peter Sheridan

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Contract error leads to legal showdown Can an absolute obligation and an obligation to carry out a design using the required level of skill and care coexist in the same contract? The recent case of MT Højgaard A/s v E.ON Climate And Renewables & Ors [2014] EWHC 1088 (TCC) indicates they can.

In 2006 the Claimant (MT Højgaard), a contractor, entered into an agreement with the Defendant (E.ON Climate and Renewables UK Robin Rigg East Ltd and E.ON Climate and Renewables UK Robin Rigg West Ltd) for the design, fabrication and installation of the foundation for 60 wind turbine generators.

The contract between the parties contained the following clause: 8.1 GENERAL OBLIGATIONS: The Contractor shall, in accordance with this Agreement design, manufacture, test, deliver and install the complete Works: with due care and diligence expected of appropriately qualified and experienced designers, engineers and constructors (as the case may be)… (iv) in a professional manner … in accordance with … Good Industry Practice … (viii) so that the Works, when completed, comply with the requirements of the Agreement … (x) so that each item of Plant and the Works as a whole shall be fit for its purpose as determined in accordance with the Specification using Good Industry Practice… (xv) so that the design of the Works and the Works when completed by the Contractor shall be wholly in accordance with this Agreement and shall satisfy any performance specification or requirements of the Employer as set out in this Agreement …”

Kasia Dickson

Kasia Dickson, Legal Assistance, Thomas Eggar LLP.

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Further the Employer’s Requirements stated that ‘The design of the foundations shall ensure a lifetime of 20 years in every aspect without planned replacement’.

The foundations were fabricated in accordance with the industry standards.

It later transpired that there was an error

in the standards in that a variable in one of the equations was underestimated by a factor of ten. The designer, Rambøll, like everyone else at the time, was unaware of this error when it carried out the design.

The costs of remedying the defects was agreed at e26.25M. These proceedings were to determine who was liable ie. which party must bear the responsibility for the error in the standards?

The Claimant argued that the contract merely imposed an obligation to design the foundations on the basis of a 20 year design life in accordance with the standards and it did not take the risk that the standards may contain an error, whilst the Defendant argued that MT Højgaard assumed “full responsibility for design” and that the contract imposed an absolute obligation to achieve a service life of 20 years.

Edward-Stuart J looked at the contract as a whole and rejected the submission that an absolute obligation and obligation subject to skill and care cannot coexist in the same contract, these are not mutually incompatible.

He stated that the existence of an express warranty or fitness for purpose may trump an obligation to comply with a specification. The terms of clause 8.1 were clear and the Claimant warranted that the foundations would have a lifetime of 20 years. The fact that the standard was found to have an error did not diminish the Claimant’s obligation to provide a structure that would have a lifetime of 20 years.

This case does not make new law but it serves as a reminder that you must exercise care when agreeing obligations in order to ensure that you are clear as to the risks that you are taking.

Obligations to achieve a particular result are onerous and should be avoided. They can also have far reaching and significant consequences as this case illustrates.

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BIM – The New Normal?

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Martin Howe, National BIM Manager at Shepherd Engineering Services: Building Information Modelling (BIM) is now widely accepted as an invaluable and unavoidable key component of the future of our industry.

And as a result of BIM’s incredible rise to prominence over the last five years it seems that all professions across the Built Environment sector have finally woken up to its huge potential.

In fact the 2014 NBS National BIM Survey has revealed that a ‘majority of the industry has now adopted BIM’ and that 51% of those who took part in the survey have reached maturity Level 2. Those stats suggest the Government’s well publicised BIM Mandate has gained real momentum and the industry is largely on track to meet the 2016 target, however the hard work is only just beginning.

From the viewpoint of SES, a Tier 2 Contractor, we believe that the key to achieving industry wide Level 2 maturity - which is even by itself very hard to achieve for any individual company presents an incredibly tough yet potentially rewarding collaborative challenge and one that SES is dedicated to leading.

Current procurement routes, propaganda & ‘BIMWash’ (the practice of inflating a company’s claims of BIM maturity) may present significant obstacles but we shouldn’t be afraid of admitting and embracing the idea that best results come from hard work.

A reality check was given to the industry recently by the results of the BuildingSmart UK Level 2 BIM trial with many of the participants finding accurate COBie very difficult to extract from their models.

Despite the numerous challenges, the majority were in agreement that Level 2 BIM including COBie was still a goal worth striving for.

Rather than contributing to the propaganda in the rush to notch up how many levels of BIM we have achieved, it may be more appropriate for us to consider the next two years as the continuation of a phase of discovery and development, preceding a purposeful start in April 2016. The last few years have been a journey of discovery for all those involved in BIM, including the Government, Contractors, Designers, Manufacturers & Suppliers, and Software Vendors. It has only recently become clear how we might achieve our goal.

Over the next 12 months we expect to see put in place many of the tools necessary for delivery of a level 2 BIM, including the Digital Plan of Work, Uniclass 2, BS1192-4 COBie, CIBSE Product

Data Templates and maybe even some software which will allow us to easily produce IFC and COBie compliant data.

The danger is of course that as we wait for the full suite of tools to be made available, custom standards and temporary solutions will emerge which could hinder the move towards a unified BIM process.

For MEP Contractors such as SES, the ability for our chosen authoring software to be capable of exporting IFC and COBie is an absolute necessity but unfortunately still appears to be some way off.

Delays and frustrations notwithstanding, SES are firmly embracing the BIM revolution. For many years now we have been investing in the development of our people, processes and information systems, identifying the benefits that can accrue from the strategy of ‘input once, output many’.

Instigating a company policy to deliver all our projects using BIM, and linking the model with the SES ERP system, we have found ourselves able to bring value to our business.

We believe instigating a business strategy to deliver all projects using BIM and utilise an integrated approach – exemplified by our commitment to linking the model with the SES ERP system – is vital in order to create value and to achieve success.

There are a number of key areas we continue to address and which we believe all companies across the industry need to prioritise. These include: ••Operational integration, enhanced interoperability and early collaboration of designers, BIM coordinators, project teams, supply Martin Howe

chain, contractors and clients ••Incorporation of best practice engineered solutions prior to arriving on site; delivering high quality installation and fabrication drawings ••Maximising of opportunities for offsite manufacturing facilities leading to less waste, increased safety and reduction of onsite labour and programme ••Improved business process facilitating automation of planning, procurement of materials & labour and automatic ordering ••Digital manufacturing in conjunction with the supply chain ••Reduced profit leakage through minimising rework and redesign, loss of productivity, late procurement decisions, snagging and defects ••Maximising time on site to manage health & safety, quality, labour, productivity, main contractor relationships and quality handovers.

I believe the key to encouraging BIM adoption is not just the Government BIM mandate or a full suite of BIM standards and software, but the ability of all parties - from SME’s and manufacturers through to contractors and clients to understand the advantages that BIM can bring to their business.

It is the responsibility of those who have already made this step change to educate and encourage as once this realisation is in place I am certain we will see an ever-increasing uptake of BIM across the entire industry.

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