Construction firms to benefit from A9 works

Framework agreement for A9 dualling advance works (March 29th).The first contract to be awarded under Transport Scotland’s framework agreement to dual the A9 was awarded to Perth-based civil engineering firm, I & H Brown Limited, for demolition works on the Luncarty to Pass of Birnam Scheme. These works are scheduled to commence on site at the start of April.A further contract to carry out tree clearance along the route of the Luncarty to Birnam Scheme as part of the advance works programme, is planned to be awarded by Transport Scotland in May.Advance works, such as tree clearance, enable seasonal activities to be undertaken before the main construction contract is awarded, while ground investigation works undertaken at the early stages of a project can help inform the design process. Both these examples of advance works can help reduce the risk of delays to the construction programme, assisting the main contractor when appointed.