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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for January 2020
31/01/2020
Detailed scrutiny of official quarterly statistics on the number of new homes being started and completed in Scotland has found significant variations across regions and tenures. The analysis, undertaken by industry body Homes for Scotland (HFS), found significant geographic differences, with Str
31/01/2020
A new document explaining how Scotland will continue to work with the EU over the next five years despite Brexit has been launched by External Affairs Secretary, Fiona Hyslop. Secretary Hyslop will chair a diplomatic meeting of Scotland's Consular Corps in Edinburgh and explain how Scotland will co
31/01/2020
Scotland's efforts to end its contribution to climate change have received widespread support, a public engagement programme has revealed. More than 2,500 people from across Scotland engaged in the Big Climate Conversation, with different audience types reflecting differing views on food, land use
31/01/2020
SSE Renewables has confirmed an 11-turbine extension to the existing 70MW, 35-turbine Gordonbush wind farm, which will see Scotland's newest onshore wind farm built subsidy free. In a first for the leading renewable energy developer, the onshore wind farm will be built on a merchant basis and will
31/01/2020
A campaign to champion sustainable growth in North Lanarkshire has been launched ahead of a major global diplomatic conference in Glasgow later this year. ACT 2020 - Action on Climate Together, will see North Lanarkshire Council partnering with leading energy and services group, ENGIE, to create a
31/01/2020
National construction firm Interserve has landed a contract to deliver a £15 million Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre in Scotland. Located near Glasgow Airport in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, the centre will help to establish the UK as a technology and innovation leader in small molecule pharm
30/01/2020
North Lanarkshire Council has announced the demolition of three high-rise flats in Airdrie to make way for new housing. The three blocks of eight-storey towers at Holehills in Airdrie, - Cheviot, Merrick and Pentland courts which held 138 properties, will be replaced with 55 new modern homes on the
30/01/2020
Glasgow City Council is considering the future use and design of George Square, the city's civic centre and principal urban space, following the conclusion of a recent public consultation. The city-wide Public Conversation about George Square - which focused on how people use the square, what they
30/01/2020
Fife Council has announced that work is now underway on the first phase of new 'active travel' routes to Victoria Hospital. The route will connect from the toucan crossing at the White Heather Roadhouse on Hendry Road through to the Whyteman's Brae junction and on to Beatty Crescent, along Hayfield
30/01/2020
The City of Edinburgh Council has invested more than £100 million in upgrading, maintaining and repairing schools and other buildings in the Capital. Since the start of the current Council Administration in 2017 a total of £107m will have been spent by the end of this financial year as part of a ma
30/01/2020
Road managers at Aberdeen City Council have participated in the launch of a new roads training scheme for Scotland. The Scottish Roads Training Programme is designed to benefit roads authorities across the country by co-ordinating road worker training with the ambition of re-engineering how road op
30/01/2020
Clark Contracts has announced the completion of phased refurbishment works at the University of Dundee's Matthew Building. Clark has completed a £1.7m refurbishment of the University of Dundee's Category B listed building. The project, which commenced in June, was phased across three levels of the
30/01/2020
CCG has announced the completion of a new housing development in Kilmarnock on behalf of Cunningham Housing Association. Longpark Phase 7, formerly a brownfield site located just off Campbeltown Drive, consists of 48 two, three and four-bedroom homes for rent that includes a mix of cottage flats an
30/01/2020
While more homes need to be built to meet increasing demand, it must be weighed against an ageing workforce, a lack of public trust in the quality of our solutions and a climate emergency, to which designing, constructing and operating the built environment is a major contributor. Addressing the is
30/01/2020
The Scottish Government has announced the publication of new guidance to reduce the risk from fire in specialised housing, such as sheltered and supported accommodation. Older people and people with physical, sensory or mental health issues are at increased risk of injury or death from fires. The
30/01/2020
A rare swordfish has been spotted in Scottish waters for the second time ever, thanks to SSE Renewables' aerial wildlife surveys carried out by HiDef Aerial Surveying Ltd. The visitor was identified swimming through SSE Renewables' Seagreen offshore wind farm site by HiDef Aerial Surveying Ltd, wh
29/01/2020
A surfboard has been transformed into a state-of-the-art automated inspection device to gather information on the vital drinking water infrastructure. Scottish Water has worked with partners to develop the unique device to make it significantly safer, quicker, easier, and cheaper to detect and anal
29/01/2020
The Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission has resubmitted its investment case (Needs Case) for the proposed transmission link to Shetland to the energy regulator, Ofgem. By connecting Kergord on the Shetland Isles to Noss Head on the Scottish mainland, the transmission link
29/01/2020
A new group is to be established to explore options and priorities for updating Scotland's Climate Change Plan. Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham will chair the new group made up of members of the Scottish Parliament, academics, industry and environmental organisations. The 2018-32 Clim
29/01/2020
Edinburgh has committed to becoming a 'Million Tree City' by the end of the decade, joining counterparts all over the globe. Edinburgh already outstrips other Scottish cities by having more trees per head of population - there are currently more than 730,000 urban trees, compared to around 519,000
29/01/2020
A new report has called for better collaboration to deliver new homes more efficiently. The report, commissioned by the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise and the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, said that all those involved in home building – councils and housing associations, design
29/01/2020
Continuing uncertainty around Scottish Government investment in housing post-2021 risks reversing the work being done to tackle homelessness, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned. The latest homelessness statistics published by the Scottish Government showed there were
29/01/2020
Pacific Building has begun work on delivering another All Bar One at Edinburgh International Airport. It will be the second at the airport – and both will stand as valuable and stylish additions to the airside eating and drinking experience for travellers passing through Scotland's busiest airport.
29/01/2020
Building services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has been appointed to deliver three fit-out and refurbishment contracts across the central belt of Scotland. Commercial fit-out specialists GHI Contracts have appointed Arc-Tech to the reconfiguration of offices at 24 St Vincent Place in Glasgow, a hea
29/01/2020
Ogilvie Construction has been appointed as the main contractor to build an extension that will house the Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor attraction. The main part of the scheme is the construction of the home for the tapestry. This is a two-story steel braced frame, which is roughly a square-sha
29/01/2020
Transport Scotland has announced that more than twenty options to improve connectivity in the South West of Scotland are to go through to a national assessment of future transport interventions for further consideration. The reopening of the rail link between Stranraer and Dumfries and a new line f
28/01/2020
A popular walking and cycling route in Aberdeenshire is set to undergo a series of improvements. The 40-mile Formartine and Buchan Way runs from Dyce to Fraserburgh, following the routes of the former rail line. It also features a 13-mile spur from Maud to Peterhead and passes close to a host of p
28/01/2020
Locals in Levenmouth have been urged to make their voices heard regarding plans to improve the River Leven. This connectivity project will look to improve the river, along with its path network and green spaces, from Cameron Bridge to the Shorehead in Leven. Fife Council is hosting three differen
28/01/2020
Glasgow-based building consultancy Whitecross has strengthened its team with a new Project Manager. Kevin Miller will take on the role, working on key projects for Whitecross, including project managing the fit-out of space technology company Spire Global's new premises at Glasgow's Skypark, along
28/01/2020
A public forum is set to take place on the B862/B852 Dores Village Improvement Scheme next month. The event on Monday 10 February will see locals invited to view the proposed scheme, ask questions and exchange ideas. Highland Council is hosting the event, which will feature drop-in sessions from
28/01/2020
The Highland Council is set to confirm the role of its new Housing and Property Committee at a key meeting tomorrow. Members of the committee will meet for the first time on Wednesday 29 January, where they will first set out their role and remit going forward. Chaired by Lochaber Councillor, Ben
28/01/2020
Future plans regarding the transformation of the Chapelcross site in Dumfries and Galloway are set to be outlined later this week. A report will be presented to members of Dumfries & Galloway Council's Economy and Resources (E&R) Committee on Friday 30 January, revealing information on the timelin
27/01/2020
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the Lord Mayor of London William Russell are set to co-chair a green finance roundtable in Edinburgh, which aims to spearhead a joint effort to grow the Scottish green finance sector. The roundtable will bring together prospective and current investors in the sect
27/01/2020
A radical vision for Paisley town centre, which aims to "start a conversation about what might be possible in the town", has been published. The 'Vision for Paisley Town Centre 2030' is the result of a unique link-up between Renfrewshire Council, the Scottish Government and Scotland's Town Partners
27/01/2020
Midlothian Council has announced two building projects have been approved as part of the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project. Funding of £44,780 has been awarded for No 10 The Square, a traditional stone cottage dating from the mid 19th century. The work will involve re-covering the roof in natu
27/01/2020
The Scottish Government is to provide funding to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help tackle the global climate emergency. Six applicants have been chosen to develop AI-enabled technology through the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund, managed by Scottish Enterprise. Projects include using AI to
27/01/2020
Work is nearing completion on major new berthing facilities, capable of handling some of the world's largest and most luxurious cruise liners at Greenock's thriving cruise ship market. A 200m floating pontoon is being built which will be able to accommodate super ships up to 340m long. The £19.2m
27/01/2020
A Community Burgh Survey for Inverkeithing and a new building repair grant scheme has been announced by Fife Council and Fife Historic Buildings Trust. The Community Burgh Survey is an opportunity for Inverkeithing's community to share a journey of exploration and discover the fascinating history a
27/01/2020
East Renfrewshire Council has announced that road improvement works on Ayr Road in Newton Mearns will get underway on Friday 07 February. Road resurfacing, bus stop improvements and installing an additional pedestrian crossing have been announced for Ayr Road. The works, which will take place betw
27/01/2020
The City of Edinburgh Council is to consider new planning guidance to allow a more flexible approach to proposals for cafés, restaurants and other 'non-retail' venues in the city centre. On Wednesday (29 January), members of the City of Edinburgh Council's Planning Committee will be asked to approv
27/01/2020
Aberdeenshire Council has pledged to seek additional financial assistance to repair six rural bridges destroyed by flooding last year. The local authority's Infrastructure Services Committee (ISC) agreed last week to enter into further dialogue with both the Scottish and UK governments to explore t
27/01/2020
Morrison Construction has presented almost £15,000 for its two 2019 charity beneficiaries. CHAS (Children's Hospices Across Scotland) and Breast Cancer Now, the research and care charity, were presented with cheques totalling almost £15,000 by Morrison Construction's managing director Eddie Roberts
24/01/2020
A major investment totalling £316 million has been announced for Falkirk Council's housing stock over the next five years for improvements to existing homes and provision of new additional homes. In 2020/21 alone, over £52m will be spent on improvements to thousands of properties including £11.5m o
24/01/2020
Over 2,000 people in south east Scotland are set to benefit from the first wave of skills and career support from the new Housing, Construction and Infrastructure (HCI) Skills Gateway. Supported by the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal and funded by Scottish government, the HCI Ski
24/01/2020
The Scottish Crown Estate is set to fund a range of coastal projects across the North-east, in the first tranche of dedicated marine-sourced funding. As part of the devolution settlement following the Scottish Independence Referendum, revenue generated from the Crown Estate's marine assets within i
24/01/2020
GUARD Archaeology Limited is the latest business in Scotland to become employee-owned, with 32 members of staff given a stake in the business. The firm, with offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh, provides a wide range of archaeological services throughout Scotland. Its work is mainly undertaken in adva
24/01/2020
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland has called for legislative measures to improve housing outcomes for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. In response to a parliamentary petition CIH Scotland states that one of the main challenges facing social landlords is how to manage
24/01/2020
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has announced Energystore as a new sector associate. Energystore is the UK and Ireland's largest manufacturer of EPS bead insulation products, which it produces in five locations, including Clydebank. In recent years, sustainability and raisi
23/01/2020
Homes for Scotland has welcomed a new 30-year blueprint published by the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland, which it hopes will address the cost and delays associated with delivering necessary supporting infrastructure. Looking at infrastructure in the ground and recognising housing as an inte
23/01/2020
Community-led organisations across Scotland with potential climate action projects are being urged to apply for funding. Development Grants up to £500 are available through the Scottish Government's Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) to help community-led organisations to: • Develop ideas for a climate
23/01/2020
Dundee City Council is to consider a funding boost of almost £500,000 for their electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Grants from Transport Scotland and the Switched on Towns and Cities fund look set to provide new chargers at Greenmarket, Marchbanks Depot, Dawson Park and Logie Avenue. Mark F
23/01/2020
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced the appointment of a new dedicated empty homes officer, who will work to bring "much-needed homes back into use". Supported by the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership, which is funded by the Scottish Government and run by Shelter Scotland, the new post will
23/01/2020
Scottish house prices rose at twice the UK average last year, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Reporting on the figures, urban regeneration firm, Urban Union, highlighted that house prices in Scotland rose at twice the rate of those in England last year, at
23/01/2020
Ahead of the launch of three projects funded by the Social Housing and Green Infrastructure Fund at this year's Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) Development Conference, Ivan Clark, Placemaking Team Manager, Scottish Natural Heritage discusses the Meadowbank Green Roof Viability pro
23/01/2020
Clark Contracts has completed a £4 million office fit out project in the heart of Edinburgh's Financial Exchange District. The fit out of 31,000 sq. ft. of office space within Exchange Place was delivered for a leading online retailers, and created open plan working spaces, reception area, collabor
23/01/2020
CCG Asset Management has begun its first major contract of 2020 to replace windows and doors on behalf of Maryhill Housing. Located within a block of flats at the Cumlodden estate, a total of 129 properties will receive new UPVC internal and flat entrance doors as a means of improving security for
23/01/2020
Renfrewshire Council's proposal to retrofit 75 terraced council houses in an innovative project to tackle climate change and cut annual heating bills by up to £150 has been approved. The popular 1960s-built Paisley crosswall construction properties are being given a £4.5 million retrofit to reduce
23/01/2020
A cutting edge remote sea vessel has been used to carry out survey work at the Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm in an industry first. Greater Gabbard is a joint venture between SSE Renewables and innogy and the XO-450 Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), owned and operated by XOCEAN, carried out seabed
22/01/2020
SSE's commitment to transparency and tackling inequality has been recognised by making the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the third year running. Explaining more about SSE's approach to addressing the issue for the long-term, Rosie Macrae, head of diversity and inclusion, said: "SSE has made t
22/01/2020
The Scottish Parliament has unanimously passed legislation to establish the new Scottish National Investment Bank. The new institution will direct investments that deliver economic, environmental and social returns and help Scotland's journey towards net-zero carbon emissions. It will aim to increa
22/01/2020
Orkney Islands Council has announced that the closing date for funding to improve the energy efficiency of local homes is the end of March 2020. Eligible home owners, private sector tenants and landlords can apply for funding for measures including loft, internal wall, external wall (for solid wall
22/01/2020
As part of a refreshed Economic Action Plan for Scotland a new website has been launched to make it easier for businesses to get information and support The new website -
22/01/2020
North Ayrshire Council has announced an ambitious plan to tackle the climate crisis, aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions within a decade. The local authority – which declared a climate emergency last year - will ramp up its efforts in recognition of the global problem. Elected members agre
22/01/2020
East Lothian Council has approved the preferred Musselburgh flood protection scheme. At a Cabinet meeting last night, Tuesday 21 January, councillors also approved the next phase of the project which is the outline design for the preferred flood protection scheme for the town and also looked to see
22/01/2020
The delivery of better road maintenance and street lighting in Dundee is to benefit from a pair of partnerships, according to two new reports. The Roads Maintenance and Street Lighting Partnerships, both tie-ups between local councils and Tayside Contracts, provide value for money and effective rep
22/01/2020
Edinburgh's Planning Convener has called for help in successfully responding to the "twin challenges of rising population and climate emergency". Writing in the Edinburgh Evening News as councillors meet to discuss 'Choices for City Plan 2030', Councillor Neil Gardiner, said: "Today Edinburgh counc
22/01/2020
McLaughlin & Harvey has welcomed a new apprentice to their Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme as part of a community benefits drive to maximise the economic and social value impact of the project on the local community. The new apprentice, Kayla, had undertaken an on-site placement from October to
22/01/2020
North Lanarkshire Council has invited local groups, organisations and individuals to find out more about the potential for Community Asset Transfer of the Viewpark Gardens. Interested parties are invited to attend public events to find out more about the potential for Community Asset Transfer of th
21/01/2020
A new 30-year infrastructure strategy with an emphasis on delivering an inclusive, net zero carbon economy has been presented to the Scottish government by the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland (ICS). The Key Findings Report - A Blueprint for Scotland, is the first publication of its kind in S
21/01/2020
The latest Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) report has been published by the Chief Statistician, with figures on fuel poverty, energy efficiency and the condition of housing other key descriptors of the occupied housing stock in Scotland. The publication provides the first release of infor
21/01/2020
Moray Council have announced a new £1.25 million investment plan to maintain and improve Moray's network of core paths, following a funding pledge from the Dorenell wind farm. £50k a year will be awarded to Moray Council over a 25-year period. Funding received to date has been used to upgrade a sec
21/01/2020
SSE Renewables has welcomed retaining its A-rating on its 2019 CDP Climate Change submission but recognised that "there is lots of work still to be done". Commenting on it latest submission, SSE wrote: "Over the last decade climate action has moved from the fringes to the mainstream. By its nature,
21/01/2020
Dundee City Council have launched a public consultation on the development of a new £60 million secondary school to replace the current Braeview Academy and Craigie High buildings. Consultation on the proposal will go live if a report is approved by the city council's children and families service
21/01/2020
Aberdeenshire Council have announced that applications are now being accepted for a new social housing project in Portsoy. Work is progressing on the new Sanctuary Homes project at Park Crescent that will provide 44 homes for social rent. The project will see a range of one, two, three and four-be
21/01/2020
East Lothian Council has launched its new Climate Change Strategy 2020-2025 – committing the council to tackling the Climate Emergency at a local level. The Strategy sets out the vision and overall aims for a 'Net Zero Council' and a 'Carbon Neutral East Lothian' with specific outcomes, key priorit
21/01/2020
Pupils from Coatbridge have taken part in a course on traditional building skills as part of North Lanarkshire Council's school winter leavers' programme. The nine S5 pupils attended the Scottish Lime Centre Trust in Fife to learn new skills using lime technology in repairing and building tradition
21/01/2020
An iconic red telephone box has been repurposed to celebrate the heritage of Kirkintilloch. During an extensive community consultation last summer –Your Kirky gathered a variety of ideas to rejuvenate telephone boxes which were built by the famous Lion Foundry. The phone box in Townhead is the fir
21/01/2020
A Scottish government and Crown Estate Scotland commitment to retain supply chain benefits from Offshore Wind in Scotland has been welcomed by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Historically, much of the primary supply chain content for Scottish Offshore Wind developments has come from overseas yards but t
20/01/2020
Scotland's biggest waste water treatment works in Edinburgh is set to undergo a major programme of improvements. The Seafield Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in Edinburgh, which processes 300 million litres of waste water every day, will see a large investment to help improve operational resili
20/01/2020
Four new homes have been delivered in Kilmartin, marking Argyll Community Housing Association's first new build development in the village. Scotland's oldest serving councillor, Mid Argyll representative Donnie MacMillan BEM (92) visited the site to officially open the properties. The £650k-plus
20/01/2020
Plans for a new active travel route in Aberdeenshire are set take shape with the help of the public. The project, which would run between Kingswells in the city and Westhill in Aberdeenshire, will go under public consultation to deliver an active travel route for walking and cycling between the two
20/01/2020
Proposals to deliver extensive refurbishments at two tower blocks in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire, are edging closer. North Ayrshire Council has been working on the plans following a local vote in 2018, which will see internal and external improvements delivered on the site. The Council's Cabinet is
20/01/2020
A new housing development in Todlaw, Duns, has been officially completed with the handover of the final phase of homes. This last stage of the project saw the completion of another 27 affordable energy efficient homes at Millar Court, Station Crescent and Station Drive - bringing the total number o
20/01/2020
Plans are progressing for the A96 Dualling Hardmuir to Fochabers scheme. Following a series of engagement events last year, Transport Scotland will deliver ground investigations on the site to take forward the detailed development and assessment of the preferred option for the scheme. Work will b
17/01/2020
A new set of milestones have been put forward for the A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam project. Transport Scotland has announced overnight road closures to help deliver works under the scheme next month. The A9 will be closed between the Luncarty Junction and the A923 Dunkeld Junction, in
17/01/2020
A £49 million contract extension has been awarded to Amey for the maintenance and management of highways across the North Lanarkshire Council area. The companies struck a deal to extend the highways maintenance and management contract for a further three years until June 2024. Amey has been managi
17/01/2020
South Ayrshire Council's Corporate and Housing Policy Team has secured a number of prestigious awards. The Tenant Participation Team was awarded with gold accreditation at the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) Awards Ceremony. Councillor Philip Saxton, South Ayrshire Council's Portfoli
17/01/2020
A number of options have been outlined for the development of the school estate in the north and west of Perth. The report will be put to councillors at the next meeting of Perth & Kinross Council's Lifelong Learning Committee on Wednesday 22 January. This was created to establish the viability o
17/01/2020
Roadworks have been announced in West Lothian resulting in the closure of a busy roundabout. The A801 roundabout, which connects to Junction 4 of the M8, will close from Monday 03 February to allow for full road reconstruction work to be carried out. It is expected to be closed for five weeks to al
17/01/2020
Residents in the Wishaw and Shotts areas have voted for the development of an outdoor gym and multi-use games area in Harthill. These projects will be brought forward under the Participatory Budgeting (PB) initiative, which sees projects with the most public votes brought forward. In the public p
16/01/2020
A sod-turning ceremony has been held to mark a major milestone on a £28 million school project in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh. Partners Hub South East and contractors Morrison Construction were joined by pupils and representatives from the City of Edinburgh Council to mark the beginning of c
16/01/2020
The former Windlestrae Hotel in Kinross is set to be transformed into a new retirement living scheme. Plans for the site are moving forward after the planning committee of Perth and Kinross Council gave the proposals the green light. Led by Juniper Residential, the proposals will see a mix of 41 h
16/01/2020
Developers behind the new Early Childhood Centre at Netherthird have welcomed a government visitor to the site to see how the project is taking shape. The new centre, which is set for completion in April 2020, will replace the current facility and deliver 1140 hours care for 83 children, with space
16/01/2020
Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP has officially opened a new high school in the north west of Perth. The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills visited the site of the new Bertha Park High School to perform the opening today, 16 January. The £32.5 million facility, which welcomed its fi
16/01/2020
Residents of Dalgety Bay are set to shape the future revitalisation of their town centre at two upcoming events. Dalgety Community Trust is hosting the events later this month, allowing locals to share ideas, big or small, see what other people are suggesting, and see the proposals. These proposa
16/01/2020
A number of roads across the Highlands are in need of repair after Storm Brendan swept the area. This damage comes after recent severe weather caused two significant landslides which closed roads in South Skye and Rasaay, temporarily cutting off communities and costing thousands in debris clearance
15/01/2020
A major transformation project at Paisley Museum has been unlocked with investment from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The £3.83 million funding support will help turn the facility into a world-class visitor destination telling the town's unique stories, including that of the globally admired
15/01/2020
Staff and pupils of Dunoon Primary have been officially welcomed into the school's new east wing. The newly-built development opened its doors on Monday, 13 January, following extensive work. A £10.7 million investment by Argyll and Bute Council, including £5.08 million funding from the Scottish
15/01/2020
Household waste in five council areas across Scotland is set to be converted into low carbon energy courtesy of a new scheme. This £700 million Clyde Valley Residual Waste Project sees East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Councils join forces wi
15/01/2020
A key extension to Port Seton Community Centre in East Lothian is beginning to take shape. This £1.094m project will see a new sports hall extension completed following a feasibility study and feedback from the public. Hadden Group has been working onsite since October 2019 and has since complet
15/01/2020
Ardeer Quarry Nature Reserve is set to become home to a new woodland walk trail, benefitting both people and wildlife and helping tackle climate change. Stevenston conservation charity FRIENDS will plant 2,000 trees for the new trail as part of Garnock Connections Landscape Partnership project bein
15/01/2020
L&M Keating Ltd has agreed a £10.1m contract to deliver civil engineering works at the Lochmaddy Pier upgrade project in North Uist. The contractor will begin work this month on behalf of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, which will include pier strengthening and extension, upgraded fendering, land recla
14/01/2020
A research report to help the housebuilding sector better evaluate productivity and respond to future demands has been published by the Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Home (AIMCH). The report examines construction productivity measurement and protocols and brings a new, mor
14/01/2020
Scottish Finance Secretary, Derek Mackay, has announced that the new government Budget will be published on 06 February, 2020. It comes after the UK Government confirmed their budget would be delayed until 11 March 2020. Making the announcement, Mr Mackay said: "The UK Government's approach to the
14/01/2020
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has announced the launch of the Innovation Hub – a new resource to help social housing sector builds for the future. The new online portal has been created by the SFHA to support its members to find new ideas for future working. The
14/01/2020
The Scottish government has announced a £100 million investment in housing, regeneration and industrial and commercial developments through the Building Scotland Fund (BSF). The fund, backed by £150 million in total, was established as a precursor to the Scottish National Investment Bank and has th
14/01/2020
Pacific Building has announced that Gerard McMahon has taken over the role of Managing Director from Brian Gallacher. Mr McMahon joins Pacific from ESH Group, where he was Regional Director, and he will "usher in a dynamic new period in the development of Pacific". The addition of Gerard to the ma
14/01/2020
Imtech Scotland has donated an emergency defibrillator to Ogilvie Construction's Minerva Street site, where Imtech are delivering the Mechanical and Electrical package. A defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest. This lifesa
14/01/2020
Scottish Water have for the second year sponsored a schools competition on creative ways to save water, energy and money. The 13 winners of this years competition, all primary school pupils from across the North-east of Scotland, were presented with awards at a special ceremony at the Scottish Parl
14/01/2020
The charity Keep Scotland Beautiful are looking to appoint a new Youth Development Officer to join their Climate Change team to lead and develop a new project. The project aims to equip Scotland's youth leaders with the knowledge, skills and tools to help young people understand the climate emergen
13/01/2020
The Scottish government is seeking input on the development of the full economic potential along the River Clyde. The initiative is being led by the government, with input from Scottish Enterprise, other agencies, local authorities and the private sector. It will focus on: • strengthening indust
13/01/2020
To mark the start of a new decade the City of Edinburgh Council is embracing a "period of evolution" as the capital grapple with the twin challenges of climate change and population growth. Aiming to make Edinburgh carbon neutral by 2030, previous projects have been conceived and implemented to ben
13/01/2020
Construction of a new £3 million commercial development within Grangemouth's Earls Gate Business Park for client, Northern Trust, has been completed by Clark Contracts. The new development provides over 25,000sq.ft. of commercial and industrial space between two buildings. Baron's Court provides 18
13/01/2020
Aberdeenshire Council has awarded funding to the Peterhead Development Partnership to help identify new uses for the iconic listed building, the Town House. A £10,000 grant has been awarded and the Peterhead Feuars Managers have appointed a specialist team of local consultants to assess how best to
13/01/2020
Dundee City Council will consider a proposal to replace boilers in council houses at a meeting of the Neighbourhood Services Committee being held today, Monday 13th January. If approved, work to replace boilers will be carried out in Coldside, Lochee and Maryfield in the latest stage of the project
13/01/2020
As part of their Housing to 2040 initiative, first published in July 2019, the Scottish government is seeking views on the draft vision and principles as well as suggestions for "bold, imaginative and innovative proposals" that will help to deliver it. As part of the Scottish Federation of Housing
13/01/2020
Transport Scotland has unveiled plans for an improvement scheme for the A90.A937 Laurencekirk Junction. Following the publication of draft orders for the scheme last month, local communities and road users have a chance to see the plans at a public exhibition in Laurencekirk. The plans include a n
13/01/2020
Funding of more than £500,000 has been awarded for enterprise projects in Dumfries and Galloway from the South of Scotland Economic Partnership (SOSEP). This latest tranche of funding includes: • £320,000 to Dark Sky Spirits to help establish a new distillery in Moffat • £143,600 to a project tha
10/01/2020
The Scottish Government has announced that it will "go beyond" its commitment to provide superfast broadband to all premises across Scotland, by delivering the most ambitious investment in broadband in the UK. The roll-out of future-proofed full fibre broadband means many of the premises which will
10/01/2020
SP Energy Networks have unveiled two new all-electric buses that they have fully-funded to help First Glasgow become the city's first commercial bus operator to introduce state-of-the-art fully-electric vehicles onto a commercial bus route since the 1960s. The new buses are a "statement of intent f
10/01/2020
Aberdeen City Council have announced a public consultation to help shape a plan to further encourage and cater for a great uptake of electric vehicles for the next five to 10 years. The EV Framework will involve two rounds of consultation with the current stage of information gathering, and a furth
10/01/2020
Work to re-naturalise the Garrell River, create new paths and conserve threatened habitats and species is due to begin at Dumbreck Local Nature Reserve in Kilsyth. The £2 million project is being managed by the North Lanarkshire Council and SEPA, through the Water Environment Fund, and is expected
10/01/2020
A new economic action plan for the Mid-Fife area is to be discussed by councillors at the next Kirkcaldy Area Committee, on Tuesday 14 January. Members will be asked to provide their views on the draft action plan that covers the Kirkcaldy, Cowdenbeath, Glenrothes and Levenmouth areas. Cllr Altany
10/01/2020
Work is underway on the construction of 55 affordable and stylish new Council homes on the site of a former primary school in Dumbarton. The 1.9 acre site – which used to house Aitkenbar Primary School before it was demolished in 2016 – is being transformed into mixed housing, including 24 one-bedr
10/01/2020
Aberdeen-based Tricore, that specialises in the supply and refurbishment of industrial drill bits, has become Scotland's latest employee-owned business, with all members of staff becoming owners. Established in 1987 by Greg Henderson and Bill Bowie, Tricore Ltd provides a refurbishment service for
10/01/2020
DJ Laing Homes has announced their support for a new Scottish government scheme to provide first-time buyers with up to £25,000 towards the purchase of a home. Welcoming the scheme, Karen Nicoll, Managing Director of DJ Laing Homes, said: "On 28th April of this year, the First Minister announced th
10/01/2020
CCG (Scotland) has begun 2020 with an intake of 12 new employees, including six trainee assistant site managers. Well known for its year-on-year commitment to training and skills development, CCG and its subsidiary group of companies has also retained the prestigious Gold Investors in Young People
10/01/2020
Ogilvie Construction has begun the construction of a new AC by Marriott hotel in Glasgow on behalf of the Chris Stewart Group. The 245 bed hotel is part of a £100 million mixed use development to transform the north east corner of the city's George Square. The development will fill an 80 year old
09/01/2020
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education John Swinney has performed the topping out ceremony at the site of a new primary school and community facilities in Danderhall. Mr Swinney also marked the occasion of the roof being completed at the £16.78 million facility by signing a steel
09/01/2020
Dundee City Council have announced a new action plan to protect, enhance and raise awareness of biodiversity in the city over the next ten years. Biodiversity is the variety of all living things, high levels of biodiversity ensure the natural sustainability of all life, which is particularly import
09/01/2020
City of Edingburgh Council Leader, Adam McVey, has welcomed the Scottish government's decision to introduce new legislation on short-term lets. Mr McVey said: "(The) announcement by the Minister is extremely welcome news and will give us the controls that we need over short term lets for our reside
09/01/2020
Argyll and Bute Council have announced that work is underway to improve access at bus stops and replace some bus shelters in the Helensburgh and Lomond area. Work will be carried out by Argyll and Bute Council supported by £100,000 funding from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT). The main
09/01/2020
Scotland is in desperate need of new affordable housing but this is being prevented by the continuing uncertainty around Scottish Government investment in housing post-2021, according to the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA). With the UK Budget set for 11 March, the Scottish Govern
09/01/2020
Scotland continues to be attractive to business, with another "bumper year" of foreign direct investment (FDI) announced by Scottish Development International (SDI). SDI figures for 2018/19 showed more than 10,000 planned jobs had been generated by FDI projects into Scotland – an increase of 18% co
09/01/2020
Urban regeneration firm, Urban Union, look at the benefits of newly built homes for those exploring the property market. Considering A Newly Built Home? Older homes can be characterful and attractive and are often the preferred choice for many buyers. However, there's a lot to be championed when
09/01/2020
A multi-million pound housing and industrial development scheme in Carnoustie has been granted Planning Permission in Principle. The major application is a joint venture by Carnoustie developer DJ Laing Group Ltd and Persimmon Homes North Scotland; incorporating local agents Voigt Architects Limite
09/01/2020
Carnoustie based Housing Developer DJ Laing Homes are continuing their support of Scottish Junior Football with their sponsorship of the newly named DJ Laing East Region Cup. The company will continue to support Scottish Junior football for the new season and has been main sponsor of their local te
09/01/2020
CECA Scotland in partnership with Skills Development Scotland are seeking views to inform Foundation Apprenticeships and the possible future developments of the Civil Engineering framework. The input of CECA Scotland members in this process will help ensure the framework can be adapted to better me
08/01/2020
One of Scottish Water's most environmentally friendly sites, the Castle Moffat Water Treatment Works, is "nestled away" in a remote part of East Lothian. The Treatment Works, just south of Garvald, abstracts water from Whiteadder Reservoir and is generating more energy than it uses. The site provi
08/01/2020
Homes in Glasgow and Edinburgh "take around half the time to sell compared to the rest of the UK", according to figures from property portal Zoopla. According to the figures, Scotland's property market "saw some real success", demonstrating a strong market with high demand in those areas. Reporti
08/01/2020
Funding of almost £1 million has been announced for Grangemouth's historic Zetland Park from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The funding, totalling £928k has been awarded to improve the park's facilities and landscaping, while sportscotland, who also distribute National Lottery funding, have aw
08/01/2020
Dundee City Council are seeking input on the future development of the active travel network in Broughty Ferry and Monifieth. Suggested developments are divided into four sections of the route covering West End/West Esplanade, East End/East Esplanade, Monifieth/Balmossie footpath and Douglas Terrac
08/01/2020
Ending 2019 with a series of 'Year in Review' stories, Scottish Water Horizons scientist, Dr Rebecca Skuce, has looked back on a year collaborating with major players in the water industry, as a Rising Star with the Institute of Water. Dr Skuce wrote: "Now that we've entered 2020, I have taken some
08/01/2020
SSE Enterprise has delivered six projects for four bus operators, installing hundreds of new charging points across London. In total SSE Enterprise will deliver more than 330 electric bus charging points in London by April 2020 as the capital's iconic red bus fleet transitions from diesel to other
08/01/2020
CECA Scotland are seeking input on the further development of a new Scottish Civils Framework. CECA Scotland and Construction Scotland have been working closely with the Scottish Government Procurement Directorate over the last 9 months on the development of a Framework that is to be offered to the
08/01/2020
New powers to regulate short-term lets when in the interests of local communities are to be made available to local authorities. Housing Minister Kevin Stewart announced measures in the Scottish Parliament to provide local authorities with the ability to implement a licensing scheme for short-term
08/01/2020
The world's first building brick made from 90% recycled construction and demolition waste, developed at Scotland's Heriot-Watt University, has been debuted on BBC's The One Show. Incubated at Heriot-Watt University and now the first product from clean tech spin-out, Kenoteq Ltd, the K-Briq produces
08/01/2020
Aberdeenshire Council has announced the appointment of Paul Macari as their new Head of Planning and Environment. Mr Macari previously served for three years as the council's principal developer obligations officer and brings a wealth of experience to the role. His appointment comes following the
07/01/2020
The Scottish Government has spent more than £63 million on discretionary housing payments to help people pay their rent following the introduction of UK welfare cuts. The third annual report of Welfare Reform found that about 460,000 working age households have been affected by a £300 million cut i
07/01/2020
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been warned of the "deep risk" facing Scottish councils with the delaying of a UK Budget until 11 March. Issuing the warning, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) described the decision as "extremely worrying". Whilst Local Government is a devolv
07/01/2020
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced a public consultation on the development of a new 10-year Strategic Plan for Pentland Hills Regional Park. The Pentland Hills Regional Park (PHRP) Service is seeking feedback on its draft framework and implementation programme as it seeks to balance recre
07/01/2020
Halliday Fraser Munro have announced the introduction of landscape architectural services to its portfolio following an increase in masterplanning project wins across Scotland. The new in-house landscape architecture team will be at the heart of its masterplanning process, supporting the vision of
07/01/2020
The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) has said that 2020 will mark a step change in the organisation's focus on how it will help to contribute to the Scottish Government's 2045 net zero greenhouse gas emissions target. As the CNPA implements its New Year 'green' resolutions, it is encouragi
07/01/2020
Williamsburgh Housing Association (WHA) have announced the appointment of Joe McBride as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr McBride has already begun in his new role, with a strong commitment to consolidating what has already been achieved and building upon the organisation's strengths as it move
07/01/2020
Hadden Group have said that they are pleased that University of Dundee student, Reece Beeching, has successfully completed a placement with the firm. Hadden are focused on encouraging the next generation to consider new careers in construction. In order to get the most out of degree study, it is im
07/01/2020
The Scottish government is to provide an additional £350,000 for registered social landlords to make it easier and more accessible for people to walk and cycle as part of everyday journeys. The Social Housing Partnership Fund for Improved Cycling and Walking Facilities, which is delivered by Cyclin
07/01/2020
Scottish-based MPACT Group has announced the appointment of a new Senior Fabric Estimating Manager. Ahead of what is expected to be a very busy year for the building services specialist, Harry Grandison has joined MPACT, based in Loanhead near Edinburgh, from fit-out and refurbishment firm GHI of B
07/01/2020
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a call for applications for a new three-year initiative to train hundreds of plant operatives and assessors. According to research by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), 39% of employers find it difficult to fill plant vacanci
06/01/2020
Work is due to begin on the development of a new waterfront walkway along the shore of the River Leven in West Dunbartonshire, following the completion of clearance works. The clearance works, completed by West Dunbartonshire Council, included removing old structures, demolition waste and flotsam,
06/01/2020
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has called for an increase in funding to help make Scottish homes more energy efficient, which the consumer charity said would be a vital step towards meeting climate change targets of net zero emissions by 2045. Currently 13% of Scotland's carbon emissions come from
06/01/2020
Bus operators in Glasgow have marked the start of year two of the city's Low Emission Zone (LEZ), which will see a significant increase in the proportion of city centre bus journeys that must be made on low emission vehicles. As part of the phased implementation of Glasgow's LEZ, which presently af
06/01/2020
More than 7,000 jobs could be created across Scotland by projects benefitting from over £138 million of funding from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund. An evaluation of the fund found that those projects have the potential to support over 400 community facilities and services, help more than 2,27
06/01/2020
Scotland's Towns Partnership have announced that the 2020 Scottish Home Awards are now open for entries, with categories including Community Contribution Award and Green Infrastructure Development of the Year. Housebuilders, Housing Associations and support businesses are invited to submit their wo
06/01/2020
Scottish Water has been awarded a British Standards Institution (BSI) award for their management of energy needs, to help meet environmental targets and reduce emissions. To achieve certification, BSI assessors looked at Scottish Water's energy efficiency projects, energy performance at water and w
06/01/2020
A new purpose-built nursery is to be developed in the grounds of Keith Grammar School, in a partnership announced between Moray Council and new charity Flexible Childcare Services Scotland (FCSS). The new 65-place nursery will open in August and be run by new charity FCSS. Working in partnership w
06/01/2020
Glasgow City Council has announced a new City Deal project to "breath new life" into Tollcross Burn and improve greenspace within Sandyhills Park. After being culverted through the park in the 1950s, work to uncover a 425m section of Tollcross Burn will not only create an attractive focal point for
06/01/2020
Edinburgh City Council have announced that work is continuing on a major project to restore Edinburgh's iconic North Bridge. The £22m initiative, which began in summer 2018, involves a series of structural repairs aiming to safeguard the long-term use of the Victorian Category A-listed bridge. Amo
06/01/2020
All new homes in Scotland will use renewable or low carbon heating from 2024, following the development of new regulations. The move to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions for new build homes will run alongside a £30 million investment in renewable heat projects. Renewable and l
