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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for July 2021
30/07/2021
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and local authorities have launched a public consultation to help shape the direction and delivery of flood risk management across Scotland. Actions to help tackle flooding in areas identified as being at the greatest risk are detailed in the consul
30/07/2021
hub South West have announced the appointment of Robertson Construction to build a new £12.5 million primary school in Irvine. The new school, for North Ayrshire Council (NAC), will support the continued expansion of new housing within this area of the coastal town. Taking in the catchment areas o
30/07/2021
Glasgow is using the imminent arrival of COP21 to add momentum to its own ambitions and drive collective climate action. As part of its ongoing commitment to grow a cleaner, greener economy and society, Leader of Glasgow City Council, Susan Aitken today announced Glasgow's participation in the Thri
30/07/2021
jmarchitects have submitted a planning application for a residential development at Telford Drive, Edinburgh. The project will deliver eleven one- and two-bedroom units in three and four storeys for developer Cullross Ltd and Port of Leith Housing Association. This car free development will provi
30/07/2021
Nevis Properties have proposed the redevelopment of a former foundry building in Finnieston. The developer has proposed the demolition of the building at 131 Minerva Street to make way for a new housing development containing a mix of one, two and three bedroom units. As reported by reGlasgow, a c
30/07/2021
BEAR Scotland are set to begin £340,000 worth of carriageway resurfacing works on the A90 at Glamis Junction, near Forfar services. The project, which will begin Monday 02 August, will involve teams carrying out essential surfacing improvements and lining upgrades to the main carriageway between Lo
30/07/2021
One of Scotland's leading building and construction firms, The JR Group, has announced the appointment of Carol Cameron as its new Group Business Development Manager, cementing its growth strategy. Carol will be the direct liaison with customers old and new, as well as working with the senior team
30/07/2021
West Lothian Council have announced a new Community Process which aims to give local people the chance to see how money can be spent on environmental improvements across a number of fixed locations in West Lothian. The new process will expand on existing work from West Lothian Council's Housing Ser
29/07/2021
ScottishPower has joined six other major UK companies to work together to help accelerate the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the UK. The Scottish energy firm has joined bp, BT, Direct Line Group, Royal Mail, Severn Trent and Tesco. The UK's ambitions for electrification of road tr
29/07/2021
Up to £1.1 million is to be made available by the Scottish government through two new decarbonisation challenge funds. The challenge funds are possible thanks to a partnership approach with Scottish Enterprise, who are facilitating the process through their Can Do Innovation Challenge framework and
29/07/2021
Osprey Housing has announced an investment of £2.85 million in a new housing development project with Moray-based housebuilder Tulloch of Cummingston. The project will develop 76 new homes as part of a major project in Lossiemouth. The initial phase of this venture represents a £2.85 million under
29/07/2021
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed the announcement of an investment of £43million for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme in the Outer Hebrides. The Scottish Government recently confirmed the Resource Planning Assumption (RPA) for the five-year period from 2021-2026 which will see up to £4
29/07/2021
The Green Action Trust has said that it is time to scale up on national tree-planting effort. Writing about the issue in the lead up to the COP26 conference, the Green Action Trust said: "Attention is rightly moving from the theory of climate change to the practical steps we can take to mitigate an
29/07/2021
A 17 week increase in the average decision time for major housing developments have been described as "unacceptable" by home building body Homes for Scotland (HFS). The figure represents a +40 per cent rise on the previous year and is more than three times the statutory requirement of 16 weeks. Dec
29/07/2021
The Granton Waterfront Project by Collective Architecture and the City of Edinburgh Council has won a Pineapple Award – the only UK award that celebrate the best in making place, where people thrive, where people want to live, work, play, shop or learn. The Pineapples are unique in that shortliste
29/07/2021
The Scottish EPA and Global Footprint Network have launched 100 Days of Possibility, Earth Overshoot Day, - an initiative featuring proven and scalable solutions that contribute to bringing humanity's Ecological Footprint in balance with the biological resources that the planet's natural ecosystems
29/07/2021
International real estate adviser Savills has completed its Aberdeen office move to 37 Albyn Place, the former KPMG offices, which have been extensively refurbished to provide modern, high quality and sustainable office accommodation. The move allows Savills to accommodate all staff on a single flo
29/07/2021
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) have announced an investment of more than £250,000 to boost the resilience of the power supply in Frome. As part of SSEN's ongoing investment programme to support local communities' energy needs now and in to the future, the overhead electricity net
28/07/2021
The age of renewable energy must be "today, not tomorrow", as the UK faces into the reality of the climate emergency. Jason Tarry - UK & ROI CEO, Tesco and Lindsay McQuade - Chief Executive, ScottishPower Renewables, have addressed the issue of climate action. In a joint statement from the firms,
28/07/2021
UK power sector emissions have been reduced by 68% since 2010, with SSE stating that they are "extremely proud" to have played their part in drastically reducing their own emissions while delivering major investment in the country's low-carbon infrastructure. SSE Chief Executive, Alistair Phillips-
28/07/2021
Scottish Water have begun work on a £5 million project to improve Annan's wastewater network and help reduce sewer flooding. Work is underway to install an underground storm water tank in Newington Park and upgrade sections of the town's sewer network. The project began in February. To date Scotti
28/07/2021
Work is due to get underway on a £140,000 upgrade and refurbishment programme of the local electricity infrastructure around Nairn. Starting on 02 August, the 10-week project will see teams from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution carrying out inspections of the overhead
28/07/2021
In June 2021 the retail sale of construction and earthmoving equipment was 75% higher than the same period in 2020, according to the latest from Construction Equipment Association (CEA). According to CEA, sales in Q2 were more than double the levels seen last year and reached over 10,000 units duri
28/07/2021
Stirling Council are set to deliver more new affordable homes over the next five years after being earmarked for £53 million funding by the Scottish Government. Council areas across Scotland are to share more than £3.2 billion of Scottish Government grant funding to deliver affordable homes. Stirl
28/07/2021
The transformation of the Dunoon Primary School has received a commendation in the prestigious Scottish Design Awards. Argyll and Bute Council's £10.7 million investment in the school, including £5.08 million from the Scottish Government, involved refurbishing, partially demolishing and extending t
28/07/2021
Scottish building services and construction contractor, McGill has announced that it will now accept cryptocurrency as payment for services delivered. The company has partnered with leading payment gateway provider, CoinGate, to accept payment in over 50 different crypto coins including Bitcoin, E
28/07/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced the reopening of the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful, after the road was closed as a precaution on Tuesday ahead of heavy rain forecast for the area overnight. Safety inspections of the hillside took place this morning along with a review of the weather forecast for the
28/07/2021
The Scottish government has announced an investment of £70 million to boost youth employment across Scotland. The Young Person's Guarantee aims to protect people from the economic impact of COVID-19 by offering every 16-24 year old in Scotland the opportunity of a job, apprenticeship, further or hi
27/07/2021
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced funding of £241,995 to support over 20 heritage projects across the country. The work being carried out by the recipients will benefit communities across the country, with projects based in the Highlands, Argyll and Bute, East Lothian and the Borde
27/07/2021
A new onshore windfarm in the Scottish Highlands, built specifically to support the green energy needs of supermarket giant Tesco, has been completed by ScottishPower Renewables. The 30MW, 15 turbine Halsary windfarm in Caithness is now generating enough clean energy for the equivalent of almost 20
27/07/2021
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has announced the launch of a new and innovative tool to help support an efficient and cost-effective transition to net zero. The Near Real-time Data Access (NeRDA) tool is going beyond existing data sharing methods by examining how near real-time
27/07/2021
The lauded success of a road space re-allocation project at Lainshaw Primary School in Kilmarnock has prompted calls for a permanent scheme in the area. The project, which has been in a trial period since April, includes an improved path between the car park at the Rose Reilly Sports Centre and th
27/07/2021
Work has gotten underway on Trust Housing Association's £7 million new-build development at Park Place in Wishaw. The development will see 42 new homes comprising of 1, 2- and 3-bedroom flats for social rent constructed in Wishaw town centre. The development has been designed by MAST Architects al
27/07/2021
The A907 Alloa Road is set to fully reopen to the public following a series of repairs. The work on Abbey Craig was completed ahead of schedule, with the road reopening to traffic tomorrow, Wednesday 28 July. A section of the road had been closed in both directions since 07 June in order for spe
27/07/2021
Balfour+Manson has bolstered its property team as the market continues to pick up rapidly after the Covid-19 slowdown. Sylvia McCullagh brings her wide-ranging and extensive conveyancing experience to the team, joining as an Associate. She will work with Partner and Head of Residential Property Ken
27/07/2021
The latest Water Scarcity Situation Report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows that the majority of the country is now seeing the impacts of water scarcity and conditions are deteriorating as the dry weather continues. The longer-term fo
27/07/2021
Carluke-based ground maintenance specialist, Complete Weed Control, has been appointed to manage one of the UK's leading waste and resource management company's habitat management plans. FCC Environment operates a UK-wide range of waste management sites including material recycling facilities (MRF
27/07/2021
Glasgow City Council has announced diversions to allow the installation of a new bridge on the M8. Both sides of the M8 will close between 9pm on 31 July and 11am on 01 August to allow the construction of main span of the new bridge over the M8 at Sighthill. Diversions will be put in place to allo
26/07/2021
The UK could save almost £50 billion and reach net zero faster with a renewables-led energy system supported by decarbonised gas and long duration storage, alongside electricity market reform and network coordination. Analysis by energy modelling experts LCP, commissioned by SSE in its role as a Pr
26/07/2021
One of Scotland's leading social enterprises, GTS Solutions CIC (GTS), has partnered with Morrison Construction to launch a training initiative aimed at bringing more people into the industry. In conjunction with the Department for Work & Pensions, 'Pathways to Construction' begins on Monday, 26 Ju
26/07/2021
A planning application for the proposed redevelopment of the former United Reformed Church Site on Mosspark Boulevard has been submitted by Southside Housing Association. The proposed affordable housing development comprises 35 homes for social rent and associated amenity space. Southside Housing
26/07/2021
Scottish Water are carrying out analysis of some 400 peatbog sites across Scotland to ensure they are as healthy as possible to lock up greenhouse gases as a natural "carbon sink" – highlighting how the restoration of peatbogs are helping to protect source water quality and reduce carbon emissions.
26/07/2021
Stirling Council have announced the start of work on a new 22 affordable home development at Bannockburn Road in Cowie on the site of the former St Margaret's Primary School. The new residential development will provide energy efficient homes fitted with solar panels and battery storage, as well as
26/07/2021
Shetland Islands Council have announced upgrade works to improve efficiency, heat output and operational lifetime of its Energy Recovery Plant at Gremista, Lerwick. The upgrades are expected to take around 10 weeks to install and commission, and the Plant will be shut down during that period. There
26/07/2021
North Ayrshire Council have announced the publication of the tender specification for design and installation of the solar photovoltaic (PV) farm at Nethermains on the outskirts of Kilwinning. It is hoped that if all goes according to schedule, construction could get under way within the year on th
26/07/2021
The first phase of steel work has now been fitted on site at the new £12 million active travel bridge over the Forth & Clyde Canal in northwest Glasgow. The bridge will link the communities of Maryhill, Gilshochill and Ruchill in the city for the first time since the waterway opened in 1790. An im
26/07/2021
Transport Scotland's operating company, BEAR Scotland, is set to resurface 0.8 kilometres of the M9 northbound main carriageway prior to Junction 1A and 0.5 kilometres of the M9 northbound Junction 1A off-slip during four overnight closures commencing on Thursday 29 July. On the nights of 29 and 30
26/07/2021
With less than 100 days before the opening of COP26, thirteen mayors and union leaders, including Leader of Glasgow City Council, Cllr Susan Aitken, have committed to a decade of action focused on creating good quality jobs; tackling inequality; raising international climate ambition and calling on
23/07/2021
The Cromarty Firth has been identified as the "ideal home" for the UK's largest green hydrogen electrolyser, according to a study examining the feasibility of the project. The North of Scotland Hydrogen Programme 'Distilleries Project' study, which ScottishPower is part of, identified a number of s
23/07/2021
The iconic Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior has visited Scotland's largest operational offshore wind farm, Beatrice, as part of a campaign in support of a just transition for oil and gas workers. SSE broke new ground as the first company to publish a "just transition" plan in November last year. Loc
23/07/2021
The work to achieve Net Zero Emission will not stop once COP26 begins in Glasgow. This is the message of ScottishPower Chief Executive, Keith Anderson, with less than 100 days to go until "arguably the most important global event the UK has ever hosted". Mr Anderson said: "At ScottishPower, we are
23/07/2021
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) have announced a new partnership with CITB, in a move that is set to benefit apprentices, employers and the wider construction industry. The partnership comes as new figures demonstrate the success of the Apprentice Employment Grant (AEG), which has helped to recru
23/07/2021
Edinburgh-based Custom Build Homes (CBH) has welcomed a government announcement of a range of measures to support new housing projects that include custom build as part of the housing mix. In publishing the National Model Design Code (NMDC) the Government has provided detailed guidance on the produ
23/07/2021
Leiths Construction has been appointed to undertake road maintenance works on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council. Works will begin in Peterhead along with other villages in Buchan, before moving onto to complete works in Ellon and rural roads of Formartine and thereafter works in Fraserburgh and rural
23/07/2021
Aberdeen City Council and community partners are to assess a proposal for a new sports and activity area, including basketball and dodgeball courts, mini-tennis courts and a running track. Subject to the scheme being acceptable to the relevant statutory processes, a new Cruyff Court would be built
23/07/2021
The 2021 finalists in Scotland's national competition which recognises excellence in the Scottish housing sector have been announced as plans for the return of the popular live awards event are also revealed. The Scottish Home Awards have named the developments, homes and organisations which have m
23/07/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced that essential carriageway investigations on the A86 between Newtonmore and Laggan are set to get underway from Sunday night. The project will involve teams extracting core samples over a 1.5km section of the carriageway to establish the structural integrity of the road
23/07/2021
Advanced Construction Scotland have congratulated nine of their employees who have graduated with degrees in Quantity Surveying, Health, Safety & Environmental Management, Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Civil Engineering. All have progressed through part time university courses w
22/07/2021
The Scottish Government has announced funding of £64 million for a programme to tackle fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency, support a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and help fuel poor households save money on their heating bills. The funding for 2021/22 – up from £55 million the year
22/07/2021
People across the UK are being asked to share their views on how the industry can get on track to reach net zero carbon emissions over this decade. With just over 100 days to go until international leaders gather in Glasgow for the beginning of the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, cross-party t
22/07/2021
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has released 37 new flexibility zones across its network areas to help support electricity system security and resilience in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The release of 37 new zones across the north of Scotland and central sou
22/07/2021
Scotland's leading environmental regeneration charity, the Green Action Trust, have announced a vacancy for a new Development Officer for their Raingarden project. The Trust said: "Do you want to help create water resilient places for environmental and social benefits? If so, we want to hear from y
22/07/2021
Cruden Building East has started work on a new riverside development at Johnston Avenue, Stirling, which will see 24 new homes built on the site adjacent to the River Forth and nearby the landmark Wallace Monument. Forth Housing Association appointed Cruden Building East, part of the Cruden Group,
22/07/2021
Seven site managers with Taylor Wimpey have each been awarded a prestigious national housebuilding award – one of its best regional performances in Scotland in this prestigious annual competition. Taylor Wimpey West Scotland's NHBC (National House Building Council) Pride in the Job Quality Award w
22/07/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced overnight works to renew the road surface on the A985 in Rosyth will take place on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 July 2021 between 20:00 and 05:00 each night. For the safety of road workers and motorists, Admiralty Road will be closed during the works. between Kings Road
22/07/2021
Ogilvie Construction has won an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards for the eighth consecutive year. Ogilvie has received a RoSPA Gold Medal Health and Safety Award for working hard to ensure its staff operate in the safest possible working environmen
22/07/2021
Glasgow-based construction firm City Building, have announced the appointment of three new quantity surveyors after two former apprentice joiners and a former apprentice plumber graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University. Karen Morton, Mark McColgan and Christopher McCunnie each joined City Build
22/07/2021
Glasgow City Council have announced that the main span of the new cyclist, pedestrian and wheeler bridge over the M8 connecting Sighthill and the nearby city centre will be installed overnight on 31 July. A section of Scotland's busiest road, the M8, will close in both directions for a 14-hour peri
21/07/2021
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has announced a new three-year partnership with Robertson to support green recovery and help transform the construction of public and private sector projects across the country. Scotland's environmental regulator has formed a three-year partnership
21/07/2021
A new housing development is set to get underway as Taylor Wimpey West Scotland confirm the acquisition of the former Garnqueen Farm in Glenboig. Planning consent was secured in September 2020 from North Lanarkshire Council, and this impressive development forms part of the Gartcosh and Glenboig C
21/07/2021
The UK's Treasury has been urged to support a Better Buildings Investment Plan to help decarbonise homes. New research from the Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Group (EEIG), of which Energy Saving Trust is a member, reveals that £11.8 billion is needed this Parliament for energy efficiency and hea
21/07/2021
The expansion of nature and environment-friendly infrastructure must be accelerated to address climate change, Green Action Trust CEO Derek Robertson has said. "Facing down the climate emergency, in the wake of a global pandemic, is a huge challenge – but one that can be met if we achieve the right
21/07/2021
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has welcomed an investment of £3.2 billion from the Scottish government. Scotland's housing associations and co-operatives will receive their share of this investment to deliver affordable homes. In total, the Scottish Government has committed
21/07/2021
A new report has been published to set out how Scotland can grow and expand provision to enable households and business to confidently switch to electric vehicles and help tackle climate change. The joint report, from Transport Scotland and the Scottish Futures Trust, highlights the current approac
21/07/2021
McLaughlin & Harvey has been awarded a RoSPA President's Award Health and Safety Award for working hard to ensure our employees and supply chain get home safely to their families at the end of every working day. Welcoming the award, David Magee, McLaughlin & Harvey Group H&S Manager, said: "This Aw
21/07/2021
A new housing development in Dingwall has moved a step closer as demolition works are set to begin on Meiklefield Road. Central Demolition have set up on site and are carrying out pre demolition works to odd numbered properties from 1 to 23. Making a special appearance on site to strike the first
21/07/2021
BEAR Scotland are set to begin £450,000 worth of resurfacing works on the M9 northbound, near Linlithgow Loch. The project will begin at 19:30 on Friday 23 July and is planned to take place over one weekend using 24-hour working, with all work to be completed by 06:00 on Monday 26 July. For the sa
21/07/2021
UK Connect, the nation's leading construction connectivity provider, is offering an amazing 'three months connectivity for free' to UK developers as part of its recently launched summer campaign. Aimed at promoting the advantages of consistent and robust connectivity to the housebuilding sector, th
20/07/2021
Cruden Building East has been appointed to deliver a new multi-million pound private development at Colinton Road, Edinburgh. The development, which has now gotten underway, will see a mix of residential accommodation and commercial space built on the site adjacent to Craiglockhart Leisure & Tennis
20/07/2021
Clark Contracts has secured eight new contracts through the University of Glasgow's Construction Framework. The projects range in value from £50k to £1.8m and include both internal and external refurbishments. The largest project involves external fabric repairs at the university's Category B list
20/07/2021
The new Torvean Swing Bridge on Inverness's West Link road has undergone its latest testing stage as part of the final stage of the commissioning process. The Bridge was put into service by Highland Council and operated by Scottish Canals. Once in service it was found that further adjustments to s
20/07/2021
Major upgrade works to secure the future of the energy supply in Montrose have been completed. Engineers from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution began upgrading the substation in February, and over the past six months have been replacing electrical equipment known as sw
20/07/2021
The Scottish Sculpture Workshop has unveiled plans for phase one of its capital development project for their Community Making Space, which will focus on an expansion of a ceramics workshop and newly refurbished artist accommodation. The developments are led by Collective Architecture and will begi
20/07/2021
Stirling Council are seeking input on a draft 'Alive with Nature' Plan, which aims to identify the actions the local authority and its partners have identified to create a healthier and more resilient natural environment across Stirling. Developed in partnership with NatureScot, SEPA and the Green
20/07/2021
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has completed a £4.7 million programme of works to strengthen and protect the power supply of a riverside Oxfordshire village. The two-year long project will benefit the approximately 32,000 people the substation serves throughout Osney Island and O
20/07/2021
Network Rail are set to assess the full extent of structural damage at Troon station following a serious fire on Saturday 17 July. The blaze caused extensive damage to the station building on platform one as well as an overhead power cable. Because of this, the train operator and Network Rail have
20/07/2021
Perth & Kinross Council have announced essential road resurfacing works will be carried out over two weeks in the Bridgend area of Perth, from Sunday 01 August 2021. The road resurfacing will be carried out on Main Street, Bridgend from Gowrie Street to Isla Road and on East Bridge Street and Loch
20/07/2021
Retrofitting Scotland's built environment will be a key step in reaching net-zero, the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has said. CSIC have said that they believe that over the next 10-15 years, the renovation, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) sector within construction and the buil
19/07/2021
Aker Offshore Wind have partnered with Ocean Winds to submit a joint bid to develop floating offshore wind generation in Scotland. The partnership brings together Ocean Winds' leading global expertise, gained locally delivering Scotland's largest offshore windfarm (950MW Moray East); and Aker's 40+
19/07/2021
Carbon Clean has been selected to provide the carbon capture technology to the Acorn Project's Front End Engineering Design(FEED) study. The Acorn Project is one of the most mature carbon capture and storage projects in the UK; it provides critical infrastructure to enable British and European indu
19/07/2021
Emtec Group has completed works on the HALO Enterprise and Innovation Centre (HEIC) in Kilmarnock – the first phase of a £63m regeneration of the former 23-acre home of Johnnie Walker, the world's leading Scotch whisky. The HEIC is a 4 storey, low carbon, mixed-use building which provides over 40,0
19/07/2021
South Ayrshire Council have launched a public consultation on its draft Housing Need and Demand Assessment (HNDA) 2021-2025. The consultation will be used to inform the council's future housing development and how they respond to important issues such as homelessness, over the next five years. The
19/07/2021
East Ayrshire Council has announced essential road resurfacing works on the A71 from the North Ayrshire boundary to Moorfield roundabout, as part of its ongoing programme to improve the condition of the road network. The works are due to start on Monday 26 July and finish on Friday 13 August. To un
19/07/2021
Clackmannanshire Council has successfully bid for the VisitScotland Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) for the development of a new Dumyat Visitor Hub. The funding will allow the Council to make infrastructure improvements at the Dumyat Centre in Menstrie to improve recreational access to Dum
19/07/2021
The City of Edinburgh Council has welcomed an announcement from the Scottish Government of a five-year funding package for local authorities and housing associations in Scotland to deliver new affordable homes. Over the next five years Edinburgh will receive £233.8m grant funding from a pot of more
19/07/2021
bp has formed a partnership with EnBW to submit a bid for offshore wind acreage in the ScotWind leasing round. The consortium has applied for a lease area off the east coast of Scotland that could support offshore wind projects with 2.9 gigawatts (GW) generating capacity. But the bid seeks to go fa
19/07/2021
Scotland's Towns Partnership (STP) has launched a new guide to "empower and inspire all those determined to make Scotland's towns stronger and more attractive". STP has unveiled its Town Toolkit to help local authorities, community groups, social enterprises and businesses take action to build bett
19/07/2021
The longer land and buildings are left vacant or derelict, the harder it is to bring it back into productive use, making it vital for landowners, local authorities and planners to work together to explore the potential for newly vacant land to be repurposed as quickly as possible. This is the messa
16/07/2021
Scottish Power have announced a new partnership with Shell to develop the world's first large-scale floating offshore windfarms in the north-east of Scotland The proposed projects – part of Crown Estate Scotland's ScotWind Leasing – will help decarbonise the UK and support the green economic recove
16/07/2021
A new world-class energy recovery facility is to be developed in Aberdeenshire at the former Inverurie paper mill at Kirkwood Commercial Park, after planning approval was granted to renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, on behalf of Agile Energy. Natural Power undertook
16/07/2021
The Scottish government have announced an investment fund of more than £3.2 billion over five years for the development of new affordable housing. Local authorities will benefit from an increase of more than £541 million on the previous five year allocation – an uplift of more than 20%. Making the
16/07/2021
With plans to invest more than £7.5 billion in low carbon infrastructure by 2025, SSE is "more than playing its part" in helping to achieve Net Zero goals. Highlighting the "serious investment" needed to reach the Net Zero goal, Nathan Sanders, Managing Director, SSE Enterprise Utilities, said: "(I
16/07/2021
BEAR Scotland are set to start on a surface improvement scheme for the A90 between Perth and Dundee worth £340,000. The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the southbound section of the A90 between Inchture and Balgay Farm, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motoris
16/07/2021
Thirteen crofters have been awarded grants to to improve housing or build new homes in some of Scotland's most remote and marginal communities . The Croft House Grants scheme aims to retain and attract people to rural and remote communities with the latest round of funding awarding grants worth £43
16/07/2021
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) have announced a new European grant scheme to help secure innovation on the UK's marine sector. The funding will be used to support and encourage collaboration, particularly in areas relating to low carbon. The new multi-national research project, GreenOffsho
16/07/2021
The construction of 200 new homes have been completed in South Lanarkshire and North Ayrshire, with the handover to be overseen by hub South West, the public-private partnership of local authorities, NHS, blue light services and a clutch of leading construction industry Tier One building contractors
15/07/2021
Engineering consultancy Will Rudd Davidson has completed complex engineering work on the fire-damaged clubhouse belonging to Glasgow Golf Club. The club, the ninth oldest in the world, called on the restoration expertise of Will Rudd Davidson to help realise their vision after a blaze in 2018 devas
15/07/2021
Dundas Estates have broken ground on a new housing development on disused industrial land, which formerly housed a WW2 factory. Work has begun on its 140 home Wireworks development, on the site of the old Bruntons Wire Mill, that played a crucial role in the WW2 war effort. Situated near the River
15/07/2021
Orkney Islands Council has submitted planning applications for a six-turbine wind farm development and associated marine infrastructure on Faray in Orkney's North Isles. An Environmental Impact Assessment – which provides detail on the likely effects of the project on the environment - has been pro
15/07/2021
SSE Thermal have announced plans to develop the world's largest hydrogen storage facility at their Aldbrough site in partnership with Equinor. The existing Aldbrough Gas Storage facility, which was commissioned in 2011, is co-owned by SSE Thermal and Equinor, and consists of nine underground salt c
15/07/2021
A building grant application for a number of properties has been approved by the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project. They include 22 High Street, which is the Penicuik Storehouse. The Penicuik Alliance, who own the building, have got together with the owners of neighbouring properties at 28-30
15/07/2021
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) are considering the development of a new high-spec manufacturing, office and storage facility for the Enterprise Park Forres. HIE have commissioned architects to produce drawings for a 10,000m2 facility for the technology and advanced engineering sector. It i
15/07/2021
Pacific Building has completed the construction and fitout of a new two-storey McDonald's restaurant at Toryglen in Glasgow. Handover to the clients took place on-site on Friday, July 9, 2021, and they have promised to "support the workers of the night time economy in the local area" by opening 24
15/07/2021
Transport Scotland have announced a three-week programme of overnight works to upgrade safety barriers on the M8 at Hermiston Gait. Working on behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will begin the £240,000 works on Sunday 01 August. The road is set to be closed both directions at Hermiston Ga
15/07/2021
Clark Contracts has been awarded an Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)'s Health and Safety Awards 2021. To receive the Order of Distinction, Clark Contracts demonstrated excellent occupational health and safety management systems, a rigorous approach t
15/07/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced overnight resurfacing works on the A1 at Wallyford will begin on Sunday 18 July. The works will see Transport Scotland's operating company BEAR Scotland resurface 0.5km of carriageway, creating smoother and safer journeys for motorists. To ensure the safety of roadwork
14/07/2021
A £42 million scheme to transform Paisley's Museum is underway as construction work starts on campus to redevelop the four buildings which make up the site. Kier is delivering the main works phase on the campus which includes two grade A listed buildings, including Scotland's first public Observato
14/07/2021
Morgan Sindall Construction's managing director for Scotland, Stuart Parker, has been appointed to lead on procurement for Construction Scotland - the organisation recognised by Holyrood as the voice of the industry. Stuart joins Construction Scotland's Industry Leadership Group (ILG), and assumes
14/07/2021
Developer contributions for affordable housing have increased by more than a third over the three years from 2017/18 – 2019/20, a new government report on the value, incidence and impact of developer contributions has revealed. The report also highlights that approximately £490 million worth of dev
14/07/2021
CALA Homes (East) have begun work on a new affordable homes housing development at Linlithgow on behalf of West Lothian Housing Partnership (WLHP), part of Wheatley Group. The mix of cottage flats and three-bedroom terraced homes will form part of the popular Queenswood development – with each home
14/07/2021
The development of a new distillery and visitor centre in Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, is to benefit from a funding boost of £1.99 million from Highland and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The proposed £12.5m distillery at Gramsdale includes pioneering and innovative low carbon technologies in the design,
14/07/2021
Ayrshire Housing has submitted a revised housing application for Bolestyle Road, following input from South Ayrshire Council. The revised layout takes account of feedback on the road layout, flood prevention and appearance on the earlier scheme. The revised scheme consists of four 2 person houses,
14/07/2021
Work has gotten underway on a new £400,000 Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) at St Maurice, North Lanarkshire Council has announced. The project will see the red blaes pitches at the rear of the school transformed into a stunning new sports facility The MUGA features a polymetric non-slip rubber surface
14/07/2021
One in four of roadworkers in Scotland have suffered an impact on their mental wellbeing following verbal or physical abuse from the public, according to new survey of the country's trunk road maintenance companies, including Amey, BEAR Connect and Autolink. Outlining some of the challenges faced b
14/07/2021
Advance Construction Scotland (ACS) have announced their support for Kickstart, a new government initiative to tackle the rising issue of youth unemployment. The Bellshill-based construction firm has started four young people on a 6 month work programme all based in the East and will be starting an
14/07/2021
SSEN Distribution has invested £500,000 in a new transformer at Stockinish substation to secure the local energy supply and support the community's journey to net zero. With the transformers each weighing around 20 tons, the task of removing the current one and installing its upgrade was never goin
13/07/2021
A deal has been agreed with Morrison Construction to deliver a new £47.2m secondary learning facility at Wallyford. The project, which recently reached contract close, involves the construction of a facility with specialist provision for young people with severe and complex needs, a dedicated Scie
13/07/2021
CCG (Scotland) Ltd has created 20 new jobs with the launch of a new factory and product range. The firm joined forces with global supplier, REHAU, to introduce a new range of PVCu windows and doors, which will be manufactured in a brand new, semi-automated manufacturing facility at the group's head
13/07/2021
A ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of construction on a new school campus in Wishaw. The £19.95 million scheme will see a facility built, providing a shared campus for Newmains and St Brigids's primary schools and a nursery, to accommodate over 480 pupils and 100 pre-school children.
13/07/2021
A complex project to repair the historic Hollowburn Bridge in Fallin is underway. Specialist repair works will be delivered on the structure to protect its heritage, which will include clearing away vegetation, followed by removing and replacing the deck of the bridge and the deck boards. The bri
13/07/2021
Ogilvie Construction has strengthened its training opportunities with a new partnership with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Joining CIOB as a training partner, Ogilvie will give employees a route to supported training and chartered status. This will see the two organisations create a j
13/07/2021
A major Scottish Water regeneration project in Glasgow has been delivered sustainably thanks to a revolutionary new product. The new tarmac product, which is made from discarded plastic waste, has been used to build an access road to a new energy centre being created by Scottish Water Horizons – t
13/07/2021
A programme of preparation works are set to begin ahead of the construction of the new Galashiels Community Campus. Scottish Borders Council has scheduled for a number of hand trial digs to be undertaken around the existing swimming pool and associated car park as well as localised areas within Sco
13/07/2021
A collection of 118 homes in Stirling are set to remain mid-market rent thanks to new funding from the Scottish government. Mid-market rented homes are part-furnished homes, which are let for a rent that is higher than Council housing, but lower than many properties in the private rented sector. M
13/07/2021
A series of road works are set to take place as part of a new Council housing development at Carness. This work will see a new footway built to provide connectivity to the existing footway network on Carness Road, Weyland Bay and Islands View Road, as well as streetlighting and carriageway repairs.
13/07/2021
A bridge in Inverness has reopened following a series of interim repairs. The Infirmary Bridge was closed due to defects in the timber deck boarding presenting a health and safety hazard to people. Repairs were delivered to the decking, but faced delays due to a national shortage of materials supp
09/07/2021
A new £390,000 Low Carbon Hub is nearing completion in Speyside ahead of its launch later this month. Moray Council is welcoming members of the public to its launch event at Alice Littler Park in Aberlour on 17 July. The event, which was delayed due to pandemic restrictions, will include Bike Do
09/07/2021
Contractor RJ McLeod is moving forward with a new £11 million flood protection scheme at Caol and Lochyside. The firm is working alongside The Highland Council to bring the project to fruition, which will see a 1.2km flood embankment run along the shores of Loch Linnhe from the Caledonian Canal emb
09/07/2021
GAP Group is set to digitise operations across all ten of its divisions thanks to a new partnership. The Scotland-based independent hire company has partnered with Spartan Solutions Ltd, which will see Spartan's PHALANX mobile solution utilised for equipment hire operations. This will make all proc
09/07/2021
A funding package has been approved to support the improvement of a coastal path in Arbroath. The national cycle path Elliot Links will be upgraded to reduce the flood risk thanks to £100,000 funding. Sustrans through their National Cycle Network fund will provide 50% of the funding towards the £2
09/07/2021
Plans to build a new toxicology laboratory for Scotland are moving forward thanks to more than £6 million funding from the Scottish government. When complete, the centre will provide state-of-the-art testing capabilities for police and prosecutors. It will be run by the Scottish Police Authority F
09/07/2021
A new off-road cycle path has been completed connecting Whitburn and Armadale in West Lothian. The £1.2 million project sees the two communities connected along the east side of the B8084. A toucan crossing and 30mph speed limit allows path users to safely cross the A706 at Whitdale Roundabout. The
09/07/2021
More than £2 million has been awarded to projects in Aberdeenshire which will focus on improving town centres. A total of 14 local Aberdeenshire projects will share funds of £2.04m, including the redevelopment of the former Clydesdale Bank building in Fraserburgh and repurposing a vacant department
09/07/2021
Patching works are set to begin on the B873 road in the Highlands. A road closure will be in place on the B873 Syre – Altnaharra Road via Loch Naver, between its junction with the A836 Dornoch Bridge – Tongue – John O' Groats Road, and its junction with B871 Kinbrace – Syre – Strathnaver – Bettyhi
09/07/2021
An exciting new promenade is set to be developed along a reservoir in East Renfrewshire. Plans for the project to redevelop Aurs Road have been unveiled thanks to new artist's impressions. The images show the proposed route running alongside Balgray Reservoir in Dams to Darnley Country Park. The
09/07/2021
A programme of roadworks has been announced for Deerness, causing some disruption to the local community. The work will take place on Monday 12 July at Halley Road in Deerness – between its junctions with Link Road and Braebuster Road. Full road closures will be in place between 9am and 5pm while s
08/07/2021
Plans are moving forward for a new £4.8 million community sports hub in Aberdeen following a major appointment. Aberdeen City Council (ACC) has selected CHAP Group to deliver the works, which will see Northfield Swimming Pool refurbished to include a gym and wellness centre. The 25-year-old facil
08/07/2021
A leading survey has ranked Scottish Water as the best in the British utility sector for customer service. The water and waste water provider claimed the accolade following the Institute of Customer Service's latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI). As well as ranking top among the utility s
08/07/2021
Three community organisations have broke ground on a major new cycling venue for the west of Scotland. Developed by Cambuslang Community Council, East Kilbride Road Club and Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust (CamGlen Bike Town), the project will see a derelict brownfield site in Cambusla
08/07/2021
Plans for Galashiels Community Campus have entered a further public consultation. A more detailed version of the project is now available to view online, specifically focused on the proposal to build the Community Campus within the existing school boundary and a portion of the town's Scott Park.
08/07/2021
A new scheme has been introduced in Inverclyde which will help local residents into private rental accommodation. This deposit guarantee support will see applicants avail of support from the council, as they step in to provide a written bond 'guarantee' equivalent to the value of the deposit on th
08/07/2021
Plans for a new community park at Papdale have taken a major step forward with planning approval. Orkney Islands Council's Planning committee have green lit the project, which will see an area of green space transformed into a new park. The approved plans, which cover phase 1 of the project, inclu
08/07/2021
Popular Perth tourist destination Pitlochry has expanded its affordable housing offering with a new development. Caledonia Housing Association handed out the keys to all 12 new flats at Elm Court, off Atholl Road. The two-bed bedroom flats are spread out across two three-storey buildings. Mrs Sas
08/07/2021
A ground-breaking housing initiative from North Ayrshire Council is beginning to gain momentum. The Home Ownership Made Easy (HOME) will make it easier for people to get on the housing ladder along with supporting homeowners who want to downsize from their current property into more suitable accom
08/07/2021
A new public realm project at Peterhead's Drummers Corner in Aberdeenshire is facing a delay due to national material shortages. The works are slightly behind schedule, with the anticipated July completion date being pushed back. Despite the delay in works, Aberdeenshire Council has also shared
08/07/2021
Maxi Caledonian Ltd has announced its 2020 financial results, celebrating a successful year for the company despite a pandemic-forced closure. The group, which comprises Maxi Group Ltd., Maxi Haulage Ltd., Maxi Warehousing Ltd. and Maxi Construction Ltd, reported turnover was £74.56m down from £80
07/07/2021
The energy efficiency standard for social homes which aims to tackle fuel poverty would only reduce the total percentage of households in fuel poverty from 38% to 29%, despite costing housing associations an estimated £2 billion, according to the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA).
07/07/2021
The City of Edinburgh Council are seeking development proposals for the former Royal High School, in return for a long lease of the building, which has been put on the open market. The Council's Finance and Resources Committee agreed in January in a private session that the historic and iconic buil
07/07/2021
Aberdeen City Council have launched a public consultation into options for improving active travel and public transport from the P&R in Ellon to the Garthdee Road corridor. The consultation is part of the Ellon P&R – Garthdee Transport Corridor study which has a particular focus on active travel an
07/07/2021
A £2 million Self-Build Loan Fund has been announced by the Scottish Government to support self-builders unable to obtain mainstream self-build mortgage finance. The total Fund amount is now £6 million. The news comes as £4 million has already been allocated in loans, for 28 self-builds across Sco
07/07/2021
There can be "no COP outs on the road to Net Zero", SSE Thermal Managing Director, Stephen Wheeler, has said. Stating that he was "proud" of the role SSE power stations play in "keeping the lights on for our homes, businesses and communities", Mr Wheeler praised SSE critical workers who continued
07/07/2021
Scotland's construction sector has been praised after a record number of apprentices were recruited, by the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) and Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB). A total of 738 new entrants to the industry were recruited in 2021, confounding fears that recr
07/07/2021
Overnight resurfacing works are set to begin on the M80 on Monday 12 July, BEAR Scotland has announced, working on behalf of Transport Scotland. BEAR is set to resurface one kilometre of the M80 southbound near the River Carron over three nights. For the safety of workers and road users, the M80 wi
07/07/2021
Scottish Water have appointed Morrison Construction to carry out works on its behalf through a place on lot 2 of Delivery Vehicle 2. The framework, worth up to £350m to Morrison Construction over six years, has extension options of up to six years. The appointment represents another strategic win
06/07/2021
The City of Edinburgh Council has granted planning approval for Scotland's largest 'net zero' housing development. The 444-home Western Villages is being led by the Council in partnership with CCG (Scotland) and architectCooper Cromar. The development will form part of the Granton Waterfront Regen
06/07/2021
A new £10 million Scottish government fund has been established to support projects that restore nature, safeguard wildlife and tackle the causes of biodiversity loss and climate change. The Nature Restoration Fund will support a mix of urban and rural-focused projects, such as improving greenspace
06/07/2021
Stirling Council are calling on community groups and other third party organisations to apply for grants from a £150,000 fund as part of the Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP). Applications must align with the objectives of the Scottish Government scheme which include: • Investments are shape
06/07/2021
A new deep-water quay is to be developed at Scapa Flow by Orkney Islands Council in partnership with Crown Estate Scotland. The Memorandum of Understanding between OIC and Crown Estate Scotland reflects a shared ambition to promote sustainable growth in the offshore wind sector in the seas around S
06/07/2021
A major gas main and other utilities have been diverted to allow the second phase of the ongoing New Cumnock flood protection scheme. The 18-month project, which started in April, will protect residential and commercial properties near the Afton Water and River Nith through a combination of enginee
06/07/2021
Pacific Building have completed work on a new commercial development on behalf of Sunglasses Hut in Edinburgh's latest retail, lifestyle and residential development, St James Quarter. The project involved the fit-out of an 800 sq ft unit for the Italian-based Luxottica Group, who are the world's la
06/07/2021
Mott MacDonald has announced the appointment of Mark Baynham as their new Director of Roads Scotland. Mr Baynham joins Mott MacDonald from the UK Government's Cabinet Office and has 30 years of experience in roads and the public sector. He will be responsible for delivering projects and developing
06/07/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced £245,000 worth of resurfacing works on the A835 are set to get underway. The project will see almost two kilometres of carriageway resurfaced north of Braemore, between Braemore Hall and Letters Junction, creating a smoother and safer journey for motorists. The project
06/07/2021
A new report has been published outlining the key barriers and challenges in electric vehicle (EV) uptake for vulnerable and disabled motorists. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has published the report as part of its project Equal EV. The project will now examine potential solutio
06/07/2021
A number of companies have formed a new delivery vehicle to support one of Scotland's biggest capital investment infrastructure programmes. Scottish Water forecasts to spend £1 billion a year on thousands of miles of water pipes, sewer networks, treatment works and other assets to ensure they conti
05/07/2021
A new innovative online tool has been launched to support investment and jobs within the construction sector. The Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool has been developed by infrastructure body the Scottish Futures Trust in partnership with the public sector together with representatives from the con
05/07/2021
An £800,000 project to upgrade the Water Treatment Works (WTW) that serves customers in Unst, the northernmost island community in Shetland, has been completed by Scottish Water. The investment involved design, manufacture and installation of an innovative water treatment solution, incorporating ch
05/07/2021
South Ayrshire Council are seeking views on the proposed £1.9 million transformation of Maybole high street. The funding could see the introduction of a new market square, and expansion of pavements and public seating areas, once the Maybole bypass has been completed later this year. The plans wil
05/07/2021
A public consultation has been launched on the draft Sullom Voe Harbour Area Masterplan and accompanying Strategic Environmental Assessment. Shetland Islands Council's Coastal and Marine Planning Service will use the consultation before adopting it as non-statutory planning guidance later in the ye
05/07/2021
Midlothian Council have announced that demolition work on the former St. Mary's Primary School building in Bonnyrigg will begin this week. The former school site is bounded by Polton Street, Moorfoot View and Moorfoot Place and subject to final planning approval, the council plans to build a new in
05/07/2021
Inverclyde Council are seeking views on the Long Term Empty Property Levy (LTE) that allows local authorities to increase council tax for homes that have been empty for more than a year. The legislation was introduced in 2013 and was designed to help local authorities to encourage owners to bring e
05/07/2021
A series of restoration and improvement works have been announced for the historic Preston Tower. The late Medieval towerhouse in Prestonpans was originally constructed in the 15th century and then repaired and extended upwards in the 17th century. Restoration is focused on improving access and en
05/07/2021
East Ayrshire Council has launched a public consultation on a new housing development proposed for Kilmarnock Road, Mauchline. The proposals, which have been developed by the Council in conjunction with Developer CCG (Scotland) Ltd and their Design Team, could see an assisted living development and
05/07/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced road surface improvement works for the A9 Burnside Lodge, due to get underway on Wednesday 07 July. The £45,000 project will address defects in the road surface on the northbound section of the A9 between Chaplebank & Crossgates, creating a safer and smoother road surfa
05/07/2021
Scotland's Trade Minister, Ivan McKee, has written to the UK Government seeking their urgent cooperation to deliver green ports in Scotland. Adapting the UK Government freeport proposals, the aim of Scottish green ports is to offer a package of tax and customs reliefs to operators and their benefic
02/07/2021
SP Energy Networks have announced the launch of its RIIO-ED2 Business Plan, detailing the £3.2 billion of investment required to ready the UK for an electric future. Running from 2023 to 2028, the draft plan sets out SP Energy Networks' vision for a network that can meet the challenge of Net Zero a
02/07/2021
Funding of £770,000 has been approved by Moray Council for the regeneration of Buckie Harbour. The priority area in the Council's Local Outcome Improvement Plan will see investment to support more members of the community into employment, volunteering and other opportunities. Buckie Harbour sits wi
02/07/2021
Construction has begun on a major regeneration project at Lochshore, expected to have a significant economic and environmental impact on the area. Representatives from North Ayrshire Council were joined by local community partners as they heralded the beginning of construction of the new Garnock Vi
02/07/2021
A £10.9 million housing development at the site of the former Glebe School in Scone has been completed by CCG. Working on behalf of Perth & Kinross Council, CCG constructed 65 new affordable homes at the site. The development is the biggest since Perth & Kinross Council began its programme of house
02/07/2021
The world must seize its chance to tackle the climate crisis fairly at COP26 in Glasgow, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister was speaking today at the Austrian World Summit on a panel including climate activist Greta Thunberg and UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall. Building
02/07/2021
SSE has completed the sales of its Contracting business to pan European investment group, Aurelius. Aurelius has a track record of investing in public and private companies to enhance their growth potential. SSE's sale of its Contracting business to Aurelius was first announced on 01 April and is
02/07/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced that £95,000 surfacing improvement works are due to get underway on the A9 Auchterarder. The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the northbound section of the A9 after Auchterarder Junction, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.
02/07/2021
North Lanarkshire Council has announced the start of key enabling works at the A71 Horsley Brae, as part of the planned junction improvement project. An old water main and overhead telecom cable on the western side of Horsley Brae will be replaced and relocated After this work has been completed,
01/07/2021
Marking its 20th anniversary of transforming the Forth & Clyde Canal for the 21st century, Scottish Canals has announced plans to reach net zero by 2030. The Non-Departmental Public Body today announced £250,000 of green investment into the world's only fully rotating boatlift, The Falkirk Wheel wh
01/07/2021
CCG has completed an ambitious affordable housebuilding programme at the former St Andrews High School in Clydebank on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Council. Welcoming the development's 200th new tenant since its completion, the Council's Housing and Communities Convener Councillor Diane Docherty s
01/07/2021
East Lothian Council's Planning Committee has approved a proposal to extend operations at Markle Quarry for a further 14 years. The Committee heard that the site, between Haddington and East Linton, had been a quarry since 1979, first operated by Lothian Regional Council. Operations ceased in 1984
01/07/2021
Glasgow is the UK's first city to sign the Circular Cities Declaration after receiving support from the council's City Administration Committee. The declaration, which was developed by ICLEI Europe in partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, recognises the city of Glasgow as one of the lead
01/07/2021
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has announced the launch of its ambitious £4.1 billion draft business plan for 2023 to 2028. The draft sets out how it will deliver improvements for customers and accelerate investment in its networks to power communities to net zero.
01/07/2021
Falkirk Council have announced a public consultation on proposals for the demolition and sale of land and buildings at West Bridge Street. The site and the buildings – Municipal Buildings and Falkirk Town Hall – form part of the Common Good of the former Burgh of Falkirk. Opening today, 01 July, t
01/07/2021
East Ayrshire Council has announced a new Climate Change Strategy as the area takes a "bold step towards a cleaner, greener future". In October 2019 Councillor Claire Leitch, Cabinet member for Children and Young People, Net Zero, Environment and Climate Change, Equalities and Inclusion was instrum
01/07/2021
BEAR Scotland are due to begin works on the Forth Road Bridge, which will be closed to vehicular traffic from Thursday 15 July until Sunday 18 July. The Bridge will close at 06:00 on Thursday 15 until 06:00 on Sunday 18 July, as part of the ongoing project to replace the main expansion joints. The
01/07/2021
National framework provider Pagabo has announced that it will establish a dedicated office in Motherwell to be headed by experienced construction professional, Peter Queen. The organisation, which is headquartered in central Hull, provides local authorities and public sector bodies with compliant f
01/07/2021
Building Finishing Services' Alanna Maxwell has been named the 'Build Lanarkshire Champion 2021'. The highly successful instructional programme guides local construction businesses on how to win new work from both the public sector and Scotland's Tier 1 building contractors. Run in partnership wit
