Building Briefs – April 20th

Construction works have begun on extensions to the Premier Inns at Glasgow Cambuslang, Aberdeen Portlethan and Aberdeen Bridge of Don.

The three extensions have been designed by Lawrence McPherson Associates with the construction works in Aberdeen being carried out by Ogilvie Construction and the extension at Cambuslang by Marshall Construction. The construction works for the three projects are expected to complete in the autumn.

The 16 bed extension at Cambuslang is the second extension on this site and will bring the total number of bedrooms to 74. The 21 bed extension at Aberdeen Portlethan is the third extension to the Premier Inn bringing the total number of rooms to 113 and the 22 bed extension at Aberdeen Bridge of Don is the second extension to this Premier Inn and will increase the total number of bedrooms to 91.

Turner & Townsend delivers landmark commercial HQ in Aberdeen

Turner & Townsend has successfully delivered the first phase of the innovative Aberdeen International Business Park (AIBP) development.

With a total project value in excess of £80 million, Turner & Townsend’s remit for the first phase of the 335,000ft2 development included project management, cost and construction design management. The project has achieved a BREEAM 2011 ‘Excellent’ rating, along with an EPC ‘A’ rating – the highest specification of any office in Aberdeen.

Set to be the headquarters for Aker Solutions, a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry, the Grade A office accommodation offers numerous catering options, a gym and sports hall, two squash courts, a nursery, medical facility and retail unit. The site will be able to accommodate 2,400 employees and has parking for approximately 1,200 vehicles.

Turner & Townsend was appointed to the project by Abstract Securities, the developer behind the 170,000ft2 St. Vincent Plaza office development in the heart of Glasgow – a prestigious project which is due to be completed this summer and for which the consultancy is providing project and commercial management services.

Surfacing works at Dundee Waterfront

Work on new and replacement road surfaces on a number of main routes at Dundee Waterfront is set to start at the weekend.

The work, which will involve weekend closures at off peak hours, will create new road surfaces at junctions leading to the new grid pattern of streets in the area.

Work is expected to be completed by the end of May.

Dumfries and Galloway review of flood plans under way

A series of consultation events on plans to tackle flooding in Dumfries and Galloway is getting under way.

The local authority is one of 14 working with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency to pinpoint areas at risk and what action can be taken.

Drop-in sessions will be held across the region over the next two weeks.

They start in Stranraer followed by Kirkconnel, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries, Newton Stewart, Langholm and Annan.

Details of the consultation - as well as the drop-in sessions - can be found on the council website.

Tenants urged to help improve council housing repairs

People living in council accommodation across North Lanarkshire are being encouraged to give their views on how to further improve housing repairs.

And tenants taking part will also have the chance to win £50 of shopping vouchers simply by taking part.

The repairs satisfaction survey helps shape the way housing repairs are delivered by North Lanarkshire Council’s Local Homes team and is open to all council tenants.

There are a number of ways that tenants can participate in the survey following a repair to their home.

The short survey is available to complete online or paper surveys are also available on request.