Publishing group, DC Thomson, has appointed a contractor to undertake the refurbishment of its Dundee building.

According to Urban Realm, Muirfield Contracts will be responsible for the redevelopment of the Courier Building in the city.

The plans for the project include a full internal renovation of the property, as well as new roofing. It will also enhance the energy efficiency of the building by providing insulation, including a rainwater harvesting system and the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof.


The works are expected to take 15 months to complete.

Barry Strain, Group Head of Estates for DC Thomson, said: "We're pleased to select Muirfield Contracts Ltd. They are also a Dundee-based company and will use locally-based subcontractors for the work undertaken at our Meadowside site."

DC Thomson publishes a range of newspapers, magazines and comics, including The Courier, the Evening Telegraph and the Sunday Post. Once works are completed, staff from a range of the publications will be based at the building.

(JP/CD)