Site Start for “The Tay Works” Edinburgh

"The Tay Works" Residential Flats by MNM Developments - CDM Consultant Principal Designer Services by Keenan CDMKeenan CDM are delighted to be providing CDM Principal Designer services to repeat Client MNM Developments on their latest residential development in Edinburgh which will shortly commence on site: ‘The Tay Works’.

Having been involved in this project since 2018, working alongside MNM Developments, Hackland  & Dore Architects and Harley Haddow Engineers, it will be great to see this exiting project get underway on site.

Scottish Construction Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 / CORONAVIRUS

Scotland’s construction sector can now restart work

The First Minister announced today, “From Monday 22 June, the construction sector will be able to move to the next phase its restart plan and then move through the remaining phases subject to ongoing consultation with government.” This allowing progress from Phase 2 to Phase 3 of the restart plan on Monday with Covid-19 Site Operating Procedures in place.

The industry-agreed six-step phased model for the return of the construction sector is:

  • Phase 0: Planning
  • Phase 1: COVID-19 Pre-start Site prep
  • Phase 2: ‘Soft start’ to site works (only where physical distancing can be maintained)
  • Phase 3: Steady state operation (only where physical distancing can be maintained)
  • Phase 4: Steady state operation (where physical distancing can be maintained and/or with PPE use)
  • Phase 5: Increasing density/productivity with experience

More Good News!

Scottish Construction Can Restart Immediately

COVID-19 / CORONAVIRUS

Scotland’s construction sector can now restart work

The First Minister has just announced today that the construction sector can now move to Phase 2 of the restart plan, meaning Scottish Construction can return to work immediately with appropriate Covid-19 Site Operating Procedures in place.

The industry-agreed six-step phased model for the return of the construction sector is:

  • Phase 0: Planning
  • Phase 1: COVID-19 Pre-start Site prep
  • Phase 2: ‘Soft start’ to site works (only where physical distancing can be maintained)
  • Phase 3: Steady state operation (only where physical distancing can be maintained)
  • Phase 4: Steady state operation (where physical distancing can be maintained and/or with PPE use)
  • Phase 5: Increasing density/productivity with experience

Good News!

Student Accommodation Project Planning Granted

Keenan CDM are delighted to be providing CDM Principal Designer services on this project, utilising the significant student accommodation project experience gained by Anthony Keenan on numerous other student accommodation projects in Edinburgh.

Scottish Construction Now reported yesterday that the planning application was approved for 141 unit student accommodation on Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh which will provide living space for students and activation of this corner site. It comprises a building of circa 141 student units in a mix of clusters and studios, together with space for use by the students, common areas, a laundry, gym, cycle parking and underground bin stores. Read more at Scottish Construction Now.

Student Accommodation, Montrose Terrace Edinburgh- Keenan CDM Principal Designer Service

 

Coronavirus/Covid-19: Latest Scottish Guidance @ 28th May

COVID-19 / CORONAVIRUS 
Scottish Guidance Issued/Updated Today

New & updated documents as of 28th May 2020 available to view/download direct from the sources below:

SAFE RETURN & RESTART (Guidance Book)
Expanded Guidelines to Underpin Construction Scotland’s Safe Operating Guidance
By Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum

CONSTRUCTION RE-START PLAN
 Guidance for the Scottish Construction Industry
By Construction Scotland

CONSTRUCTION GUIDANCE
Working on site during the COVID-19 pandemic: Construction Guidance
By Construction Scotland

This has been added to the Keenan CDM Covid-19 Construction Guidance page.