Building Briefs – July 31st

Fenestration specialist Sidey is a finalist in The VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards in recognition for its commitment to the environment.

Sidey is the only finalist in fenestration for the Environmental Management SME category. All the others are in food and drink with the shortlist including a flour producer, malt whisky distillery, and a deli.

Sidey’s commitment to sustainability is backed up by an impressive array of environmental certification. It was one of the first window manufacturers in the UK to get ISO14001:2015 and has ISO 9001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007. Sidey is also one of the only companies in the UK with the latest BS 8213-4:2016 standard for Survey and Installation.

Finalists for The VIBES have been selected across nine individual award categories. They aim to recognise the different ways organisations are implementing environmental best practice in their daily activity.

Derelict Glasgow school destroyed in fire

A derelict school has been destroyed after a major blaze in Glasgow.

The fire ripped through the former Howford Primary School on Crookston Road at 3.50pm on Monday.

Two people were evacuated from nearby buildings while crews tackled the flames.

The school, which is next to Rosshall Hospital and Leverndale Hospital, closed in February.

More than 40 firefighters were called at the height of the blaze.

Falkirk’s historic town centre enters final stages of regeneration

A five-year investment in the regeneration of Falkirk’s historic town centre is expected to be completed next month.

The £5.5 million Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) project has helped improve the town’s physical appearance and re-used of some of the town centre’s historic buildings. Its grant funding protection has also been improved during the scheme.

As part of Falkirk’s THI, work was carried out on the transformation of Falkirk’s Steeple; work on properties on Manor Street, Vicar Street, High Street and the Cow Wynd as well as new streetscape works and restoration of two war memorials in Newmarket Street.

The project was funded by the National Lottery, Historic Environment Scotland and private property owners.

To celebrate the completion of the initiative, two days of events and an exhibition in Falkirk’s town centre will take place at the end of September.

Work delayed on Arbroath pedestrian crossing

Plans to build a pedestrian crossing in Keptie Street, Arbroath, have been put on hold pending consultation.

The decision was made to stall the works following a meeting between local businesses and elected members.

Angus Council aims to install the crossing in an area that maximises road safety and minimises disruption.

Site clearance begins On A9 road near Luncarty

Site clearance has begun on the Luncarty to Pass of Birnam section of the A9 road.

The work is part of the major upgrade project from a single to dual carraigeway.

Transport Scotland has informed road users that traffic restrictions will come into force for approximately eight weeks.

Traffic management including occasional lane closures, reduced speed restrictions and the installation of traffic signals will take place.