Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen has secured a £1 million public grant for a geothermal feasibility pilot study to unlock heat stored in the granite beneath the city that could one day provide a new source of warmth for homes. The Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Pilot (AGFP) is an ambitious city-wid

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has secured planning approval from Aberdeen City Council to transform the former Aberdeen Exhibition Centre site into a vibrant new community, delivering 332 much-needed homes alongside significant investment in local infrastructure, employment, and community faciliti

Aberdeen City Council has confirmed that demolition preparations will begin on homes in Balnagask affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), with internal materials due to be removed from Monday, December 8.

Building work has started on a new modern pavilion at Harlaw Playing Fields which will be a huge improvement on current facilities for pupils and staff at Harlaw Academy. The new building will allow PE staff to be based at the site and will reduce time spent by pupils travelling the short distance t

Works are progressing with a new extension and refurbishment project for Ferryhill School. The works are part of Aberdeen City Council’s wider sustainability improvement initiative that aims to create an enhanced learning environment for nursery and primary school-aged children in the Ferryhil

A major housing development at the former Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) is expected to be approved next week.

Preparation works for Aberdeen City Council’s new Hazlehead Academy Campus get underway today with contractors taking possession of part of the site.

Job seekers, school leavers, students, graduates, and career changers in Aberdeen are invited to explore opportunities in the construction sector at the ‘Get into Construction’ event on Monday, 1 December, at the Beach Ballroom.

Aberdeen City Council has reported significant progress across multiple capital projects under its £150 million City Centre and Beach Masterplan, as well as a series of community, education, and heritage developments citywide. Key works continue at the beachfront, Union Street Central, and the

ETZ Ltd is to receive a £17.3 million funding boost from the UK Government to accelerate the development of the company’s flagship project - the Energy Transition Zone in Aberdeen. 

Aberdeen City Council has agreed in principle to make an additional payment to private RAAC homeowners in Aberdeen to reflect the impact the material has had on the market value of their property, should they wish to sell their property to the council on a voluntary basis. 

Aberdeen's new £30.3 million Riverbank School, delivered by Robertson Construction Eastern, has been officially opened at a ceremony with pupils, parents and staff.

A portfolio of seven office buildings in Aberdeen’s Westhill has been sold for £10.8 million, in the latest in a series of commercial property deals in the city.

Housebuilder Dandara has donated a set of hedgehog hotels to Airyhall School in Aberdeen, helping pupils protect one of the UK’s most loved and endangered garden visitors ahead of the hedgehogs’ hibernation season.

An Aberdeen tram shed, which has had a complete refurbishment and installation of information panels, has been officially opened by pupils who played a huge part in the improvements.