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Edinburgh publishes 10-year transport plan
The council said that its City Mobility Plan has been inspired by forward-thinking cities around the world embracing challenges posed by climate change, poverty and inequality. Subject to approval at a special meeting of Transport & Environment Committee on 19 February, the plan will replace Edinburgh’s Local Transport Strategy. It sets out a strategic approach…
Galliford names new environment chief
Steve Slessor Steve Slessor, currently regional director of Galliford Try’s environment operations in Scotland, is succeeding Ian Jones, who is retiring after a 41 years with the organisation. Ian Jones began work in 1979 for civils contractor Lehane Mackenzie & Shand, which built the Erskin and Kylesku bridges. In 1989 it was acquired by Morrison…
Funds secured for £18.9m Highland port expansion
HIE has approved investment of up to £8.3m in Scottish government funding for an £18.9m project to develop the East Quay at Nigg in Easter Ross. The project is intended to help the Highlands and Islands economy benefit more from the growth in renewable energy development, as well as meeting the needs of existing clients….
Persimmon to spend £75m on cladding replacement
While Persimmon mainly builds traditional family homes rather than high-rise blocks, it has identified 26 tall buildings that may need to be reclad. Chairman Roger Devlin said: “The concern around now banned cladding is affecting many thousands of homeowners who live in high-rise buildings right across the country. “At Persimmon we believe we have a…
Leeds City Square redesign shortlist
Leeds City Square The Leeds City Square design competition is being run by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Leeds City Council with Balfour Beatty. The aim is to produce a piece of public realm that gives visitors to Leeds a good first impression. Competition entrants were instructed to “represent the ambitions of…
Barratt fined £140k for height safety breach
Southampton Magistrates’ Court heard that on 10th May 2018, workers were carrying out work to lay cabling and ducting in loft spaces at newly built residential properties in Swanmore, Southampton without suitable or sufficient protection from falls at height. A 49-year-old electrician fell through the plasterboard loft flooring sustaining multiple fractures to his ribs, shoulders…