Head Office/Registered Office

2411 London Road
Glasgow
G32 8XT

Tel: 0141 764 2411
Fax: 0141 764 2434

 

North Office
Strathpeffer Road
Dingwall
IV15 9XB

Tel: 01349 860000
Fax: 01349 860005

Streetscaping/Environmental Improvements

Former Sheriff Court Building, Glasgow

Client
Persimmon Homes Ltd
Value
£1.10m
Architect
Tennant Garmory Partnership
Programme
26 Weeks
Contract Form
Measure and Value
Completed
2006

Project Description

The works comprise the reconstruction of roads and footpaths bounding the recently redeveloped former Sheriff Court building at Ingram Street, Glasgow. Granite paving materials are being utilised to provide a high quality and aesthetically pleasing finish. Associated works include underground drainage/service ducting, protection of existing public utility services and basements, provision of street furniture and road signage. Paving works are included at Ingram Street and Wilson Street while paving, road surfacing and drainage works are included at both Brunswick and Hutchison Street.

Principal Elements

Granite Carriageway Setts 600m2
Granite Footway Setts 1500m2
Granite Trims 600 linear metres
Granite Flag Stones 150m2

Key Issues

  • Weekend site hours rearranged to suit nearby hotel, keeping early morning noise to a minimum
  • Surrounding footways kept open to maintain public thoroughfare
  • Liaison with local businesses of high importance

Technical Referee

R Tennant
Partner, Tennant Garmory Partnership
Tel: 0141 429 2999 Fax: 0141 429 0169