Delighted to be working on 3 great new projects for Glencairn Properties in Edinburgh including a two residential projects of 20 and 48 units, plus a 150 bed student accommodation project. More details soon.
Scotland Strengthens Fire Safety Regs Post-Grenfell
More stringent fire safety provisions will come into force in Scotland on 1st October as part of changes to building standards
Coming into force in October, the new building standards will ban combustible materials in buildings of higher than 11m (down from the previous 18m).
They will also mandate that new tall buildings must have at least two fire exits. These additional escape stairs and the introduction of evacuation alert systems and storey identification signs will also help fire and rescue services in the unlikely event of a partial or full-scale evacuation.
Facilities for people with disabilities will also be improved in larger new buildings under the revised standards.
The new rule will stipulate that the external wall cladding of buildings over 11m should be constructed using materials with European classification A1 or A2, which are non-combustible.
This clause has also been extended to include materials used to construct balconies, solar panels and solar shading.
(Read More at: Inside Housing, BBC News and The Construction Index)
New Project: 38 Residential Units in Aviemore
A local project for Keenan CDM being brought on board to take over CDM Principal Designer services on this residential housing project.
Providing 38 houses and flats on a greenfield site, providing much sought after housing in this beautiful area and the first 9 unit being constructed are designated as affordable housing and are being taken by Albyn Housing Society.
Residential Housing, Burnside, Aviemore
New Project: Edinburgh Commercial Development
C & W Assets
This project is the final phase of a multi phase development.
Keenan CDM are providing CDM Principal Designer services on this third phase commercial units building development within Edinburgh’s South Gyle Park for a regular Client. This commercial unit will provide over 2,000m2 of space and be split into 6 units.
Commercial Units, Edinburgh
New Project: Castle Conversion in Scottish Borders
Castle Conversion & Extension
A new and interesting project for Keenan CDM providing limited CDM Principal Designer services (up to site start stage) on a category B listed 18th century castle project in the Scottish Borders to create 11 residential flats via conversion & extension of the existing building.
