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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for October 2023
31/10/2023
The Scottish Government has announced the launch of the latest phase of the £2 billion Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) to build new, modern, state of the art facilities. Ten local authorities are to be awarded funding in the third phase worth £450-500 million, which includes three Addit
31/10/2023
Network Rail has announced the progression of work to replace the bridge over the railway on Glasgow's Shields Road with the installation of a temporary footbridge. The 90-metre-long steel structure spans the four rail lines running below and allows the utilities that run beneath the road surface t
31/10/2023
The Highland Council has appointed Clark Contracts for improvement works for Bught Park in Inverness. The works are supported by the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund. Following the appointment of Clark Contracts, the project will move on to the next stage of development which includes a refurbish
31/10/2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is tapping into a new range of skills and expertise as part of its efforts to find hi-tech solutions to the practical and logistical issues in forestry practice. FLS's fourth collaboration with CivTech aims to improve the effectiveness of wildlife management and has
31/10/2023
The Scottish Government has committed to a deployment ambition of at least 4GW, but up to 6GW, of solar power by 2030, as part of its Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan. Welcoming the announcement, Scottish Renewables Senior Policy Manager, Helen Melone, said: "The renewable energy industry h
31/10/2023
The Post of Aberdeen has welcomed an Aberdeen City Council consultation on the preferred option for a new Aberdeen South Harbour link road. The proposed new route would include a new bridge over the Aberdeen to Dundee railway line, 2.5miles of upgraded road with adjacent walking, cycling and wheeli
31/10/2023
Morrison Construction has announced the successful completion of the low carbon steel frame for its Easthouses Primary School project, being delivered through Hub South East for Midlothian Council. The frame has been constructed utilising Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steel, which significantly reduce
31/10/2023
The John Muir Trust has welcomed an announcement by the Scottish Government to explore options for councils to introduce a carbon land tax to encourage more action on climate and nature. Scottish Greens' co-leader and Green Skills & Biodiversity Minister Lorna Slater made the commitment at her part
31/10/2023
Moray Council has allocated funding of £1.5 million for town centre regeneration schemes across the region. This year's funding includes allocations for town centre regeneration projects in Aberlour, Buckie, Dufftown, Forres, and Keith, where town centre improvement plans (TCIP's) have already been
31/10/2023
Aberdeen City Council is set to progress the development of the new Hazelhead Academy, following the allocation of funding from the Scottish Government. Council staff successfully applied for the funding in the third phase of the Scottish Government and COSLA's Learning Estate Investment Programme
30/10/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a £67 million contract to Balfour Beatty to deliver a replacement campus at Liberton High School. Balfour Beatty will be responsible for the design and construction of the new 13,470 square metre campus alongside facilities for the local community includin
30/10/2023
RenewableUK (RUK) has named Seagreen the Offshore Wind Project of the Year at this year's Global Offshore Wind Awards. Seagreen, a joint venture between SSE Renewables and its partner TotalEnergies, beat stiff competition to claim the prestigious award. The expert panel of judges including senior i
30/10/2023
SP Energy Networks has announced a new, strategic partnership with Energy Systems Catapult to help unlock Whole System thinking. The partnership's first project will begin in November and will see Energy Systems Catapult and SP Energy Networks implement industry best practice into its business alo
30/10/2023
Portakabin, the national site accommodation specialists, has announced the official opening of its new depot on Westburn Farm Road in Cambuslang, Glasgow. The Portakabin team welcomed clients and visitors from businesses around the Glasgow area. With new offices that exceed building regulation ther
30/10/2023
Scotland’s Railway has announced a new partnership between Letham Primary School and their Perth Maintenance Base. During a launch event to officially announce the new partnership with the Perth based school, Scotland’s Railway handed over 21 reconditioned bikes for pupils to use. These were accomp
30/10/2023
South Ayrshire Council has announced the successful completion of an extensive restoration project at Maybole Town Hall. The historic building, parts of which are believed to date back to the 1500s, has been transformed thanks to funding of £1.165m. South Ayrshire Council funded the project along
30/10/2023
More than 80% of plant hire businesses are facing more challenges today than when they first started working in the industry, according to a new survey by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA). This is reflected in business activity this year to date, with almost 30% of businesses reporting
30/10/2023
Scottish Renewables has welcomed the news that the UK government's new Energy Bill has received Royal Assent. Described as 'the biggest piece of energy legislation in the UK's history', Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: "The Energy Bill is a significant piece of legislation
30/10/2023
Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed a proposal from the Scottish government to establish Mandatory Training on Planning for Elected Members. With councillors having a crucial role in the planning decision-making process but not necessarily a background in what is a very technical area, it is vita
30/10/2023
Scottish Water has announced a number of contingency plans to protect essential services ahead of planned industrial action by trade unions. A senior management team is looking at all areas of Scottish Water activity that may be impacted by strikes. Scottish Water Chief Operating Officer Peter Far
27/10/2023
A green build solution by Scottish-based innovators Eco, which uses recycled glass to help tackle the nation's housing crisis, has announced that it will showcase at the UK's biggest zero carbon built environment festival. Eco's VASO Build Solutions will create buildings from panels manufactured fr
27/10/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced a new public consultation on proposed options for a new South Harbour link road. The proposed new route would include a new bridge over the Aberdeen to Dundee railway line, 2.5miles of upgraded road with adjacent walking, cycling and wheeling from the new South H
27/10/2023
Groundforce Shorco has supplied a range of large-capacity modular hydraulic shoring equipment to contractors building a new footbridge and cycleway over the River Clyde in Glasgow. Farrans is the main contractor on the Govan to Partick Bridge, a fabricated steel cable-stayed opening swing bridge fo
27/10/2023
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced that it will carry out High-Level Masonry inspections at Bishop's and Earl's Palaces in Kirkwall. HES has said that a section of Watergate between Bishop's and Earl's Palaces and a section of Palace Road will be closed from Monday 30 October – Frida
27/10/2023
The Highland council has announced that the next phase of the Riverside Way project in Inverness is set to get underway. City Leader, Cllr Ian Brown, joined representatives from SUSTRANS to walk around the site for the next phase of works. The ambitious project aims to improve active travel provis
27/10/2023
Perth and Kinross Council has called on all local communities to have their say on the development of the third Local Development Plan (LDP3). The LDP3will be considered at the next meeting of the Environment, Infrastructure and Economic Development Committee on 1 November 2023. LDP3 has already b
27/10/2023
AmcoGiffen has successfully completed the £2.8 million transformation of Leven Water and surrounding area, which had previously laid derelict for decades. A wider, more natural river channel has been restored to the river, which runs through Barrhead, with the ability to better absorb flooding and
27/10/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has announced plans to develop a new active travel route between Montgarrie and Alford. A feasibility study has been developed and identified a preferred route which would allow for walking, running, cycling and wheeling. The preferred route option follows existing paths thro
27/10/2023
BEAR Scotland has announced a programme of improvement works for the A7 Langholm to Selkirk route. The project will see Transport Scotland's operating company, BEAR Scotland, make improvements to the standard of road markings and road studs on the A7, creating smoother and safer journeys for motor
27/10/2023
Network Rail (NR) has announced upgrade works for Scotland's two busiest rail stations, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. As part of a wider £13.3m investment across Scotland's Railway, NR will install new high-definition customer information screens. Work on the large departure board scree
26/10/2023
SSE Renewables has announced a second public consultation in Arrochar to provide the local community and interested stakeholders with more information about the proposed redevelopment of Sloy Power Station. The consultation will take place in the front meeting rooms at the Three Villages Hall in Ar
26/10/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved a new residential development in Newcraighill. The site, to be developed by housing specialists Cullross Ltd, will see 220 mixed-residential units brought to the area, located east of Glennie Road. Flats, colony flats, and townhouses are included in the a
26/10/2023
The Minister for Local Government Empowerment and Planning, Joe FitzPatrick, has officially broken ground to mark the start of construction of three new units at Clyde Gateway East. The minister hailed the investment as "a shot in the arm for the Glasgow economy". The business park is Glasgow's ne
26/10/2023
BEAR Scotland has announced a "major step forward" on the project to replace an 80-metre section of the Kincardine Bridge, with the connection of a temporary bridge on the weekend of 27-30 October. The temporary bridge will carry traffic during the demolition and reconstruction of the bridge's subs
26/10/2023
Govan Housing Association (GHA) is set to take delivery of the first of five new housing blocks currently underdevelopment at Govan Cross. CCG (Scotland) is leading the construction of the £21 million development, alongside design team partners Collective Architecture and G3 GHA, which is building
26/10/2023
Scotland's Railway has announced a programme of new accessibility works to provide step-free access between platforms at Dumfries station. Work will start on Monday 30 October and will run until the completion of the project in summer next year. The existing footbridge will be removed and replaced
26/10/2023
Inverclyde Council has announced successful completion of a new, fully dedicated cycle lane in Port Glasgow. Work on the £258,000 project began in late April and saw existing pavement widened to allow for a 2m wide footway and a 3m cycle lane along the stretch of Ardgowan Street from the junction
26/10/2023
More than £30 million has supported around 150 projects across Scotland since the launch of the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund in 2021. The flagship fund, administered by NatureScot, aims to restore species and habitats, protect marine and coastal areas, eradicate invasive, non-nativ
26/10/2023
Network Rail has announced a public information event on Tuesday, 07 November, to unveil plans for a new footbridge and lift system at Uddingston station. An application for the work was submitted to South Lanarkshire Council in September. Now, members of the public can have the chance to meet the
26/10/2023
Ofgen's decision on the Future System and Network Regulation (FSNR) framework has been welcomed as "an important first step", by SSEN Transmission. A spokesperson for SSEN Transmission said: "We welcome the publication of Ofgem's decision on the Future System and Network Regulation (FSNR) framework
25/10/2023
Statera Energy has appointed Worley to deliver the front end engineering and design contract for the first phase of its ground-breaking 3GW Kintore Hydrogen project in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Worley, a professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts, will work from its Abe
25/10/2023
The UK government has awarded Levelling-Up funding of £20 million to support the creation of a new national cultural destination in Kilmarnock. East Ayrshire Council will use the funding for the redevelopment of the Palace Theatre and Grand Hall. Funding will allow the venue to expand its offer and
25/10/2023
SSE Renewables has welcomed a new European Wind Power Action Plan to support the European Union's target of at least 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The Plan sets out immediate actions to be taken together by the European Commission, Member States and industry to address the challenges facing the
25/10/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced an extensive consultation seeking view on the future development of eight multi-storey buildings. The consultation, which will be conducted both online and at a series of in drop-in sessions, will explore views on the quality of existing accommodation for residen
25/10/2023
Moray Council has approved funding for the full business case required to further work to repair the Cloddach Bridge, near Birnie. This overturns a decision made by the Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee on 7 February 2023 not to progress the project further. On 15 March 20
25/10/2023
Clark Contracts are continuing to work on the transformation of The Briggait's Category A-listed Clydeside Market Halls on behalf of Wasps Studios. The works, which commenced in July, will see the safeguarding of the roof of the 1899 and 1904 Market Halls, general repairs to ageing floors and walls
25/10/2023
BEAR Scotland has announced a programme of improvement works on the A9 at Golspie on Monday, 30 October, on behalf of Transport Scotland. The works will take place on Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, with no works on Saturdays and Sundays. They are due to be completed by 7pm on Friday 24 November.
25/10/2023
The Highland Council has called on communities across the region to advocate for their local area to be designated as the country's newest national park. Chair of The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Ken Gowans is encouraging nominating groups to discuss their bids with
25/10/2023
Knight Property Group has announced the successful completion of the sale of 30-32 Frederick Street in Edinburgh, selling the ground and lower ground floor to a leading jewellery retailer. The prime retail unit is located in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, just off George Street. Knight purchas
25/10/2023
At Synergy Training Solutions, we understand the paramount importance of a safe and secure work environment. That's why we are thrilled to introduce our comprehensive Workplace Safety Training Program, designed to equip your team with the knowledge and skills needed to mitigate risks and ensure a se
24/10/2023
North Lanarkshire Council is set to acquire two adjoining shopping centres for redevelopment following the allocation of Levelling-Up funding of £9.2 million. The council has developed plans to demolish the buildings and redeveloped both sites for mixed-use town space for local residents. The new
24/10/2023
The UK government has awarded funding of almost £11.3 million for the regeneration of land at a former coal fire power station in East Lothian. The funding, from the Levelling-Up Fund, will be used to free up developable land at the former Cockenzie Power Station. The power station was closed in 2
24/10/2023
A number of projects across Stranraer and Dalbeattie are to be supported with UK government Levelling-Up funding of £17.7 million. Dumfries and Galloway Council will use the funding to develop a new water sports hub in Stranraer to provide a purpose-built water sports activity centre for the local
24/10/2023
SP Energy Networks has announced a programme of upgrade and reinforcement works for Lanarkshire's electricity network, focused around the Garrion bridge area. The essential works are expected to take around two weeks from Monday 30 October and will strengthen the network infrastructure serving the
24/10/2023
Heritage bridge works specialist Spencer Group has announced the successful completion of a complex and unique temporary walkway on an iconic Scottish bridge ahead of major work to replace the deck. Grade B-listed Connel Bridge links the villages of Connel and North Connel, near Oban, and spans Loc
24/10/2023
The UK government has announced Levelling-Up funding of £20 million for the transformation of two cultural facilities in Aberdeenshire, on the North East coast of Scotland. The lower part of Broad Street in Peterhead will be redeveloped as a destination for culture. The focal point will be the dere
24/10/2023
The UK government has announced the allocation of £14.4 million for the redevelopment of a Dundee multi-storey car park into a sustainable transport hub. The funding has been allocated from the Levelling Up Fund, issued by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The Bell Street G
24/10/2023
Clackmannanshire Council has launched a competition for secondary school pupils to design a new outdoor health and wellbeing space for the county's new Wellbeing Hub and Lochies School project. The creators of the winning designs will earn the opportunity to shadow and learn from the project's lead
24/10/2023
Angus Council will hold a Special Council meeting to hear about the progress being made in the ongoing 'Arbroath, A Place For Everyone'. The project update will include details of the final estimated cost for delivery, and council members will be asked to agree to proceed with this ambitious, trans
24/10/2023
The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has announced a consultation on proposals on how it regulates social housing in Scotland. The SHR has invited tenants, landlords and others with an interest in its work to give their views by 15 December. In its proposals, the Regulator explains how it will co
23/10/2023
hub South West Scotland has announced the appointment of Ashleigh Scotland for the development of 75 new homes in the heart of Ayr, on behalf of South Ayrshire Council. The council project will see affordable flats built at Riverside Place in the town on land which was previously the site of two to
23/10/2023
The final phase of Places for People's, The Engine Yard n Leith, has been officially opened following seven years of construction. The iconic, former tram depot located in Leith, Edinburgh, originally opened in 1898 as the Shrubhill Tramway Workshops and Power Station, the workshops were where Edin
23/10/2023
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced that it has invested in a top of the range Tenstar simulator as part of its ongoing mission to upskill the industry and attract young talent to follow a career path in plant. The simulator has been supplied with a motion base for a real-lif
23/10/2023
McLaughlin & Harvey has participated in the annual 'Stop. Make A Change' initiative, alongside construction, infrastructure and the built environment sites across the UK. At the heart of the campaign was a focus on encouraging everyone who works in the construction industry to re-engage with their
23/10/2023
Network Rail Engineers are continuing a programme of track and rail line inspection works, following the closure of several lines in the north and north-east of Scotland due to extreme weather caused by Storm Babet. Speed restrictions will remain in place on lines across central and eastern Scotlan
23/10/2023
Ofgem has approved the Final Needs Case for the Argyll and Kintyre 275kV strategy, proposed by SSEN Transmission. Welcoming the decision as a "highly important milestone" in the growth of renewable electricity generation across the region, Rob McDonald, Managing Director of SSEN Transmission, said:
23/10/2023
The Highland Council has announced that designs based on community's ideas for transforming some of the lanes connected to Wick High Street will be revealed at an event in the town in November. The Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council and The Highland Council successfully applied for Sustrans Scot
23/10/2023
The UK's largest housebuilder, Barratt Developments, has raised £90,244 for hospice and end of life care in the East of Scotland. Barratt Developments, which includes David Wilson Homes and Barratt Homes, welcomed more than 450 guests to the EICC in Edinburgh on Friday 8th September – with attendee
23/10/2023
East Ayrshire Council has announced the successful completion of a new community space at Springhill Gardens in Kilmarnock. Colleagues from East Ayrshire Council's Vibrant Communities, Housing, Outdoor Services and Housing Asset Services came together to create the open outdoor space which was offi
23/10/2023
Port of Aberdeen has won the prestigious 2023 Sustainability Award at the British Ports Association (BPA) Conference in London. The conference – run by BPA, in association with DP World, Gallagher and the Port of London Authority– is one of the most important events for the UK maritime industry. It
20/10/2023
Network Rail has announced that work is now underway on the construction of a new building at Troon station. Project manager, Louise McSmith, welcomed MSP for Ayr, Siobhian Brown, to mark the beginning of the work which will see the reinstatement of the fire-damaged station building. Since the com
20/10/2023
A new £10 million countryside leisure park has been proposed for the former Couston Quarry site in West Lothian. SRD Rural Ltd, Couston Country and Water Park have partnered for the proposed development and includes plans for water-based activities, adventure playgrounds, restaurant and café facili
20/10/2023
SSE Renewables has been nominated for two prestigious Scottish Green Energy Awards. Peatland restoration works at Viking Wind Farm in mainland Shetland has been nominated for the 'Sustainable Development Award', while Viking Wind Farm's Community Engagement Strategy has been nominated for 'Best Com
20/10/2023
SSEN Transmission has unveiled plans for the replacement of the West of Beauly hydro substations. The West of Beauly Asset Replacement Project will see four existing substations replaced at Deanie, Culligran, Aigas and Kilmorack after almost 60 years of operation The four substations at Deanie, Cu
20/10/2023
East Lothian Council has launched a new Regeneration Project Capital Fund to support community groups and organisations with regeneration projects. The fund has been developed and funded through the Scottish Government's Place-based Investment Programme. (PBIP) It will provide financial support to
20/10/2023
Hillcrest's Upper Dens Mill development has achieved a prestigious Dundee Civic Trust's 50th Anniversary Award. At the first awards event held since 2019, Hillcrest also received a commendation for their Ellengowan regeneration. Upper Dens Mill secured one of three 50th Anniversary Awards for buil
20/10/2023
SSE has welcomed the publication of the second National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) from the National Infrastructure Commission. Alistair Phillips-Davies, SSE CEO, said that he welcomed the "longer-term perspective on infrastructure needs" set out in the NIA. The Assessment outlines the import
20/10/2023
South Lanarkshire Council has announced that it is working in partnership with LTA to invest in and refurbish the park tennis courts at Whitemoss. The partnership will invest £93,000 in the renovation of the three courts, supported by the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation. Alongside the inv
20/10/2023
Climate Emergency UK has recognised the City of Edinburgh Council for its work on climate action. The Council Climate Action Scorecards cover seven sections, asks 91 questions, and were created in consultation with over 90 different organisations and key individuals. Collectively this provides so
20/10/2023
Kingdom Housing Association (KHA) has marked the 15th anniversary of their Fife-based employability project, Kingdom Works, while raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Staff from Kingdom Works were joined by colleagues from across the wider Kingdom Group at their office base in Glenrothes to
19/10/2023
BAE Systems has announced the start of construction works on a huge new ship build hall, designed to transform and enhance shipbuilding in Glasgow. The new ship build hall at the Govan shipyard will shortly begin to take shape now that the basin has been filled and piling has begun. Measuring 170m
19/10/2023
Recycl8 has successfully carried out the first industry pour of its low carbon sustainable R8 Mix concrete made with recycled materials, in partnership with Breedon Group, marking a significant milestone in the Aberdeenshire-based firm's journey to market. Comprising Recycl8's pioneering R8 Mix alo
19/10/2023
NI construction firm Farrans has begun the installation of the main span of the Govan to Patrick Bridge in Glasgow. Farrans is the main contractor on the Glasgow City Region City Deal project which is funded by the Scottish and UK Governments. The £29.5 million project will include the constructio
19/10/2023
Perth and Kinross Council is seeking input on the development of the first Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and accompanying 5-year Delivery Plan (2024-2029). A public consultation has been launched on the "vision, priorities, and key strategic actions" for the LHEES. Following co
19/10/2023
Wheatley's ongoing housing investment programme has boosted the Dumfries and Galloway economy by more than £40 million, according to a new report. A new report by Wheatley Homes South outlined the scale of its investment in the region since it became part of Wheatley Group in 2019. Almost £8 milli
19/10/2023
Architecture and Design Scotland has announced the publication of the first part of their new resource package to help planning authorities take a place-based collaborative approach to new-style local development plan preparation. The new resource package, Place Skills for Plan-Making, is designed
19/10/2023
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland has announced the appointment of four new Board members. Angela Currie, chief executive of Hanover Scotland, Kenny Gillespie, head of housing at Falkirk Council, Shelley Hutton, head of external communications at Places for People, and Craig Sanders
19/10/2023
Ahead of the Chancellors upcoming Autumn Statement, industry body Scottish Renewables has set out actions the UK Government must take if the sector is to maintain its position as a world leader. In a letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt the body highlights the need for an urgent strategy to address inv
19/10/2023
West Dunbartonshire Council has announced the successful completion of enhancement and improvement works on the Denny Civic Theatre. The £200,000 investment, transformed the Denny Civic to a fully operational theatre with professional audio and visual equipment to support stage performances. The t
19/10/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced a public consultation on proposed improvements to active travel infrastructure for the A92 from Murcar to Blackdog. The study continues the ongoing work of the council and partners to consider means of locking-in benefits of the city bypass (AWPR) on the principa
18/10/2023
The Scottish Government has announced a major investment package to create thousands of green jobs and deliver the full economic potential of offshore renewables projects over the next five years. Up to £500 million will leverage private investment in ports, manufacturing and assembly work to suppo
18/10/2023
SP Energy Network has announced its plans to invest around £24 million in a number of green energy projects across Ayrshire to help the region lead the way towards a net zero emissions future. The investment in the regions electricity transmission network is designed to futureproof its service ahea
18/10/2023
Falkirk Council has approved a new five-year Local Housing Strategy was approved by elected members at today's Executive meeting (17 October). The new strategy sets out a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing the availability of good quality, affordable housing, promoting sustainability and meeting
18/10/2023
Angus Council has renewed its call for input on the development of important regional plans for transport across Angus, Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and Stirling. A consultation on the draft Tayside and Central Scotland Regional Transport Strategy (RTS) is due to end on 27 October. The feedback
18/10/2023
BEAR Scotland has delivered over £20 million worth of improvement and maintenance works across the South East trunk road network in the third quarter of 2023 on behalf of Transport Scotland. Resurfacing projects worth a total of £6.4 million have improved surface quality and overall safety for moto
18/10/2023
Holmes Miller have submitted a planning application to City of Edinburgh Council for the second phase of development at Trinity Academy, a secondary school within the Victoria Park conservation area in the north of the city. The project builds upon the award-winning phase one – a new-build sports a
18/10/2023
Dundee City Council has published a new report outlining its affordable housing priorities for the next five years, which aims to ensure that the city continues to successfully deliver new-build affordable housing for rent. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) also reveals that more than 70
18/10/2023
A new, super-energy efficient building in Girvan developed by South Ayrshire Council has been shortlisted for a Just Transition award at the BE-ST Accelerate to Zero Awards. The prestigious awards recognise those who are making the biggest contribution to decarbonising the construction industry. T
18/10/2023
The Port of Aberdeen has welcomed the Noble Intrepid jack-up rig to Aberdeen South Harbour, for a programme of reactivation workscopes and quayside services, provided by Semco Maritime. The rig will then mobilise for Harbour Energy at the Judy field in the North Sea. Aberdeen South Harbour was off
18/10/2023
Kilmac has been awarded Gold Status with the Supply Chain Sustainability School, in recognition of their commitment to sustainability and responsible practices. Welcoming the news, Kilmac said: "Achieving Gold Status signifies our dedication to fostering sustainability within our supply chain. We'r
17/10/2023
All 114 Vestas V164-10.0 MW turbines at the 1.1GW Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm off the coast of Scotland are now fully operational and are generating clean, renewable energy, SSE Renewables and its partner TotalEnergies have announced. Situated 27km off the Angus coast in the North Sea's Firth of Fo
17/10/2023
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has launched a new survey to help inform their Buildings at Risk Register - a tool that seeks to identify and secure a sustainable future for buildings at risk in Scotland. The Buildings at Risk Register (BARR) is maintained by HES and provides information on his
17/10/2023
Glasgow City Council has announced that the main span of the Govan – Patrick Bridge has been successful delivered by barge to Yorkhill Quay ahead of its installation. The bridge works are a Glasgow City Region City Deal project, with funding from the Scottish and UK Governments. The £29.5million p
17/10/2023
SP Energy Networks has released a series of videos to help keep construction workers safe on site. The content is designed to be easy and quick to watch, containing key information to avoid electrical safety incidents. The latest figures from Health and Safety Executive show that 45 serious inciden
17/10/2023
Stirling Council has renewed a call for residents, community groups and businesses to "have their say" on the future development of the region and inform a new Local Development Plan to guide future developments across the Council area once adopted. The public feedback will also inform a new Local
17/10/2023
North Ayrshire Council has launched a public consultation on the proposed development of it's "largest-ever" housing development. The council is seeking views on proposals for the former Ayrshire Central Hospital site to be transformed into a modern, energy efficient estate with 202 new homes. The
17/10/2023
Fife Council has announced the successful completion of a £400,000 programme of improvement works at Lade Braes in St Andrews. In partnership with Sustrans, a path network from the outskirts of St Andrews into the centre of the town has been transformed by work to: • widen, repair and resurface th
17/10/2023
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has welcomed the announcement that nine community projects across the region are among eleven in Scotland to benefit from the latest round of Scottish Land Fund (SLF) approvals. The SLF is funded by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership by the N
17/10/2023
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has announced the appointment of Dr Harpreet Kohli as their new Deputy Chair. The appointment of Dr Kohli, who became a SEPA board member in 2020, was announced by Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition, Màiri McAllan, and wil
17/10/2023
The Green Action Trust (GAT) has announced that construction work has gotten underway on the development of a new bike pump track in Herbertshire Castle Park (also known as Gala Park) in Dunipace, Falkirk. GAT is helping to deliver the new facility, in partnership with Community Green Initiative (
16/10/2023
SP Energy Networks is set to progress two innovative projects to shape the future electricity grid has been awarded almost £1 million through Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). The electricity network operator's Blade project has been awarded over £495,000 to demonstrate how offshore wind far
16/10/2023
Morrison Construction has been awarded the contract for the delivery of a new multi-million-pound Aberdeen market development. Morrison will head the work for the Aberdeen City Council site which is to be a destination venue featuring international-style food, drink, and a retail market. The compa
16/10/2023
The first phase of the Tarbert Heritage Regeneration Scheme, with the restoration of historic buildings being one of the key aims of the initiative, has been announced by Argyll and Bute Council. The council has awarded £60,000 to the project, while the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic E
16/10/2023
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced that engineering works to address technical issues on the Cairngorm funicular railway will continue into November. The current project began after an inspection in late August found that the tension of 'scarf joint assemblies' linking vertical pi
16/10/2023
Falkirk Council has announced that work is now underway on a programme of road infrastructure upgrade works in and around Helix Park. Temporary boundary fencing is being installed to ensure that the public remains safe while excavation and other works are carried out on widening road access on site
16/10/2023
The Scottish Government has unveiled a new Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan to support the delivery of 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, with 10% in rural and island areas. The plan brings together the public and private sector working with local communities to deliver more homes where they ar
16/10/2023
Network Rail is progressing a programme of accessibility works at Anniesland station. Engineers are continuing to install two new lifts at street level on Great Western Road as part of the project, which is expected to take 12 months to complete. These will make accessing the platforms easier for
16/10/2023
SSEN Transmission (SSEN) has said that it will continue to assess the extensive feedback it has received in its consultation on plans to upgrade the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. SSEN said that it is necessary to fully assess the extensive feedback received as they
16/10/2023
Bruton Knowles has announced the appointment of a new senior management team for its newly established office in Scotland. Linda Turner will take on the newly created role of Head of Utilities and Infrastructure Scotland and Caroline Campbell joins her as Senior Associate. Both have over 20 years'
13/10/2023
New City Vision has presented updated development plans for the Govan Graving Docks to Glasgow City Council. The Govan Graving Docks are an A listed structure unique in Scotland. New City Vision have proposed building new homes on the southern edge of the site. Other options being considered for t
13/10/2023
Ogilvie Construction has announced the start of site operations to build a new student accommodation facility at Haymarket Yards in Edinburgh on behalf of Aurum UK. When complete, the new facility will provide 156 high quality studio apartments. It will also include extensive internal and external
13/10/2023
Argyll and Bute Council has welcomed the progress being made on the multi-million pound investment programme to restore Rothesay's acclaimed Pavilion. At a meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee, councillors heard that, following additional council funding, the first stage of construction wo
13/10/2023
Transport Scotland has invested more than £16 million in the North West Trunk Road network between July and September on planned maintenance, minor improvements, landscaping, bridge and road safety schemes. In addition, the Landscaping team carried out grasscutting across the trunk road network, f
13/10/2023
Ogilvie Construction has broken ground on a project to build a new residential home for children with learning disabilities and complex needs for Camphill School Aberdeen on its Murtle Estate. The north east charity, which is based across three campuses in the West of Aberdeen, has been providing d
13/10/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has called on communities, businesses and stakeholders to inform the development of the region's Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP), which details the potential affordable housing investment programme across the area from 2024-2029. The plan sets out the strategic approa
12/10/2023
Glasgow City Council has announced the launch of a new consultation on the future city centre development. Residents, businesses, and organisations are being invited to have their say on proposals to take the city centre forward into the next decade. With an increased focus on the future of town a
12/10/2023
Blackfinch Property has secured a £5.6 million bridging loan to facilitate the development of a new hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. The hotel development project will rejuvenate three dilapidated mixed-use retail/office buildings on Princes Street, with views over Edinburgh castle. The bridging lo
12/10/2023
Chivas Brothers has revealed its plans to further develop and expand its world-class Kilmalid bottling site, with plans approved to improve site safety, segregating HGV and Forklift Truck (FLT) traffic from pedestrians. Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky, will a
12/10/2023
The Scottish Government has called on communities and organisations to submit their proposals to become Scotland's next National Park. A key commitment in the Bute House Agreement is to designate at least one new National Park in Scotland by 2026, to bring positive benefits for the environment and
12/10/2023
Only one in five (20%) of the nation's small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) have invested in green energy solutions, according to YouGov research commissioned by leading energy company ScottishPower. The survey of senior decision makers found an intention among some SMEs to invest in sustainabl
12/10/2023
Edinburgh-based bespoke cabinet making and joinery firm, MadeByOrocco, has announced significant growth over the last two months as it doubles its workforce. Specialising in bespoke kitchens, custom wardrobes, home offices, and architectural joinery, MadeByOrocco designs and crafts tailored furnitu
11/10/2023
Ofgem has awarded funding of £1.2 million from its Strategic Innovation Fund to progress three SSEN Transmission projects in their transition to net zero. These projects will advance into the Alpha phase to develop innovative data-driven tools to transform transmission infrastructure. The Strategi
11/10/2023
Scotland's Towns Partnership (STP) has announced a new partnership with Dundee City Council for a major new conference on the future of Scottish communities. Delegates from across the country will travel to the The Apex City Quay Hotel in Dundee for the annual Scotland's Towns Conference on Wednesd
11/10/2023
Moray West Offshore Wind Farm has appointed Global Energy Group (GEG) to provide preassembly support services for the marshalling of 62 transition pieces (TPs) at the Port of Nigg. The major contract encompasses a broad range of critical onsite services including craneage, logistics, mounting anci
11/10/2023
SSEN Distribution has announced the launch of a new online data portal, designed to help accelerate the UK's journey to net zero. SSEN has said that access to key data is vital in the journey to net zero - underpinning critical decisions like the location of new on-street electric vehicle chargers.
11/10/2023
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to start the process of defining minimum core obligations (MCOs) for the housing sector ahead of bringing forward any legislation on human rights. CIH Scotland made the call in its response to the Scottish Gover
11/10/2023
Barratt Developments Scotland has successfully completed a new serenity garden for St Andrew's Hospice. The housebuilder, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, has supported the Hospice with community funded donations for two years now and has worked hard on transforming the space in
11/10/2023
Falkirk Council is set to consider a proposed new climate strategy, which sets out how the council will significantly reduce its carbon footprint and become a greener local authority over the next seven years, to meet its organisational, national and legal carbon emission targets. The central theme
11/10/2023
Ardent Group has appointed Kilmac to deliver the Groundworks and Infrastructure works for a new housing development in Blackridge. The project will involve the construction of: Drainage; Utilities; Street Lighting; Foundations, Ground floor slabs and substructure brickwork/blockwork; Upgrades to the
11/10/2023
Network Rail has launched a radio campaign to warn the public that overhead power equipment on the Glasgow-Barrhead line is live. As engineers now enter a testing and safety validating process on the Barrhead electrification project, a two-week campaign will run on Clyde FM to highlight the change
11/10/2023
Scotland's Railway has officially teamed up with Stenhouse Primary School and its Edinburgh Maintenance Base. During a launch event to officially announce the new partnership with the Edinburgh based school, Scotland's Railway handed over 23 reconditioned bikes for pupils to use. These were accompa
10/10/2023
Glasgow City Council has welcomed the submission from hundreds of local people and community groups for their ideas on how to make a £1million pounds worth of improvements in their areas. The council is now inviting residents to vote for their favourite options. The residents in Pollok and Calton
10/10/2023
Fife Council has approved the business case for the delivery of a key active travel link in Levenmouth. Members of the council's Cabinet Committee agreed to progress delivery of the Mountfleurie Active Travel Bridge through Network Rail and their contractor as part of the River Leven Regeneration P
10/10/2023
The Community Renewable Energy project (CoRE) – one of East Ayrshire's Ayrshire Growth Deal anchor projects – is set to have a "renewed focus on skills and employability" following an agreement by East Ayrshire Council. The council has said that the shift is necessary as a result of the changing cl
10/10/2023
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a new partnership with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity (Lighthouse) and The Samaritans for the creation of a new wellbeing support tool, as part of the industry wide initiative Make It Visible. Make It Visible aims to make w
10/10/2023
HonuWorx, the subsea technology and services company, has announced its commitment to the long-term future of Aberdeen, with the establishment of its new headquarters in the W-Zero-1 building of the Wind Campus in the Energy Transition Zone. The company is aiming to radically upend the multi-billio
10/10/2023
CCG (Scotland) has been appointed to deliver a new housing development in Clydebank. The proposed supported living development on the site of a former Clydebank care home is designed by Anderson Bell + Christie and aims to provide 19 homes, comprising cottage and tenement flats and terraced bungalo
10/10/2023
SSEN Transmission has announced the successful energisation of the new extension to Abernethy Substation following 24 months of extensive upgrade works. The extension of the substation will facilitate the connection of up to 50 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy to the local electricity distributio
10/10/2023
Leading MEP engineering design consultancy, Black & White (B&W) Engineering, has announced the expansion of its Scottish business with a new leadership team for its Edinburgh office. The office was established by one of B&W's long-standing directors, Brian Dryburgh, following his return to Scotland
10/10/2023
North Ayrshire Council has announced the successful completion of the regions latest regeneration project, a new 5km 'leisure loop'. Work on the new 5km walking/running/cycling path started last year and is a key component of the first phase of the programme at Lochshore. This leisure route was ma
10/10/2023
The Highland Council has announced a programme of ground investigation works at the Corran Narrows on Loch Linnhe waters to establish conditions. The results of these works will be used to inform the detailed design of the infrastructure requirements for roll on/roll off vessels to serve the route.
09/10/2023
Cruden Building completed two new housing developments in Prestonpans in East Lothian on behalf of Lar Housing Trust. The £3.2 milliion Northfields development, located near the railway station and local amenities in Prestonpans, has transformed a former derelict factory site into an attractive new
09/10/2023
Scottish Water teams have helped protect vital infrastructure over the weekend as a month's rainfall deluged large parts of the country. Flooding which impacts water and waste water treatment sites can have a direct impact on households and businesses. Increased amounts of sediment in raw water sou
09/10/2023
A section of a road in Elgin is to remain closed for gas main replacement. Linkwood Road was shut due to SGN dealing with a gas escape. SGN is now replacing the gas mains and hopes to replace the gas main, restore the road surface and then reopen the road as normal on the week beginning 16 October
09/10/2023
Sinclair Academy in Winchburg has officially opened. The school became West Lothian's 13th secondary school when it opened its doors to pupils, as the third and final school built as part of the Winchburgh Schools Campus project, the council's largest ever investment in education. Over £60 million
09/10/2023
The steel framework is almost complete on the new Easthouses Primary school in Midlothian. The new school is scheduled to open in 2024. Midlothian Council's Cabinet Member for Education Councillor Ellen Scott visited the site with Secretary of Mayfield and Easthouses Community Council, Judy Thomps
09/10/2023
Repair works are being carried out on the B8007, the Highland council has announced. Periodic closures of the road will be required in the coming days for repairs due to flooding. There will be two hour closures to enable works to take place with approximate 30 minute opening amnesties. Over the c
09/10/2023
Fife Council is making progress on tackling the challenges of homelessness and the use of temporary accommodation in the area. Councillors at a meeting of the council's Cabinet Committee discussed the ways the council is working to reduce homelessness through the Ending Homelessness Together Progra
06/10/2023
Improvement works at two blocks of flats in Methil have been given the green light by Fife Council. Tenants living in the council-owned flats are to benefit from a £4.5million package of works following a fire safety review. Councillors supported the programme drawn up for Swan and Memorial Court
06/10/2023
McAleer & Rushe has unveiled a three-year pledge to support community groups in Edinburgh as part of its Dockside project. The initiative includes the development of a neighbourhood comprising a minimum of 338 build-to-rent homes, with Goodstone Living serving as the developer and investment manage
06/10/2023
The disposal of a site in Laurieston and the compulsory purchase of three flats in Easterhouse have been approved by Glasgow City council. The go-ahead paves the way or the availability of more social homes in the city. The Laurieston site - at Bedford Street / Eglinton Street - owned by the counc
06/10/2023
Robertson has been appointed to deliver the Clackmannanshire Wellbeing Hub and Lochies School. Councillors were told at a meeting that a full project team has been selected to design and build both facilities. The Wellbeing Hub and swimming pools will be built alongside a new Lochies School, speci
06/10/2023
Leiths (Scotland) Ltd has added two new C430 8x4 tippers to its Inverness-based subsidiary, A Ross & Sons, opting for Renault Trucks owing to the manufacturer's comprehensive dealer network coverage, the vehicle specification and proven reliability. Supplied by Renault Trucks Scotland, the C430s, f
06/10/2023
JR Scaffold has secured a place as a delivery partner on the supply chain for the next phase of the Scottish Governments' Warmworks initiative, following the businesses’ success on phase one of the project for the last five years. The company's success on the Warmer Homes Scotland 2 Scheme (WEH2) f
05/10/2023
Stirling Council has given the go-ahead to transform a former school into the city's first aparthotel. Developers hope to transform the former industrial school on Spittal Street into an aparthotel. The site – C-listed Snowdon House in Spittal Street – was constructed in 1855 and was most recently
05/10/2023
Stirling Council has approved plans to develop over 20 homes in Plean, subject to conditions. The proposed 24 home development, on land south of Plean Parish Church, comprises of two, three and four bedroom houses. It includes wheelchair accessible properties and will be constructed by Carmichael H
05/10/2023
Greater collaboration between politicians and Scotland’s construction industry is vital to reach the goal of net zero, MSP Monica Lennon told guests of SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association. In a keynote speech to the campaigning body's annual flagship event, Ms Lennon also high
05/10/2023
A state-of-the-art independent private hospital specialising in cosmetic and plastic surgery has been completed at Granton on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The Waterfront Hospital, owned and managed by consultant plastic surgeons Awf and Omar Quaba, has been designed by award-winning NVDC Architects
05/10/2023
East Renfrewshire Council has approved £385,000 to support regeneration projects for 2023/24 as part of the second round of Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP) funding. The programme, which is funded by the Scottish Government, was open to applications for capital projects that support local ec
05/10/2023
Cairn Housing Group has announced its Chief Executive is to step down. Jason MacGlip will leave the post in the New Year. Angus Lamont, Chair of the Board said: "Jason has been an excellent Chief Executive for Cairn and has made a very significant and positive impact during his time with the Assoc
05/10/2023
Over 10,000 homeless people in Scotland will be provided with homes by 2026, figures from Wheatley Group have revealed. Scotland's leading housing, care and property-management group made a pledge to tackle homelessness in its 2021-2026 strategy. New figures show the Group is well on track to meet
04/10/2023
Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky, Chivas Brothers, has announced plans to develop its first distillery on the isle of Islay. A leader in sustainable Scotch, Chivas Brothers has an ambitious goal to be carbon neutral in distillation across all of its sites by the end of 2026. In ali
04/10/2023
Pagabo has announced the that the third iteration of Pagabo's Professional Services Framework is now open with consultants invited to tender. Alongside the UK-wide framework agreement valued at £780 million, the newly-release opportunity also has a dedicated framework for Scotland, valued at £27m.
04/10/2023
NVDC Architects have overseen the design and delivery of a new, state-of-the-art independent private hospital at Granton on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The Waterfront Hospital, owned and managed by consultant plastic surgeons Awf and Omar Quaba, has been designed by award-winning NVDC Architects wh
04/10/2023
Scotland's first Passivhaus primary school project, constructed from cross-laminated timber (CLT), has been officially opened in Edinburgh. The £3.2 million, two-storey extension to Sciennes Primary School - a grade B-listed building in the Marchmont conservation area of the city - was designed by
04/10/2023
Scottish Forestry has welcomed the publication of a new edition of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS), produced following a comprehensive review process and agreed by all four countries. The UKFS is the technical standard for forestry across the UK, which provides the foundations for sustainable fores
04/10/2023
The Wee House Company has been named as a double winner at the prestigious 2023 Herald Property Awards. The Herald Property Awards celebrate excellence, ingenuity and achievements within the construction and real estate sectors and is one of the most significant events in Scotland's property calend
04/10/2023
SELECT has honoured "unsung hero" of the electrical industry, Alick Smith, with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of "his remarkable contribution to the sector". The honour was presented to 'association stalwart' at SELECT's second President's Lunch, sponsored by Electrium, at the voco® G
04/10/2023
Morrison Construction Building Central (Morrison) has announced the appointment of Iain Tosh as its new Commercial Director. Iain will assume commercial responsibility for Morrison's business, managing the commercial performance and subsequent growth of the unit. Iain has been with the business fo
04/10/2023
ScottishPower Renewables has announced its participation in a UK-wide study of the genetic diversity of the nations flying insects with the potential to identify previously undescribed species. As the only renewable energy developer, amongst universities, museums and nature statutory bodies, Scotti
04/10/2023
Scottish Water has announced a major programme of infrastructure improvement works around one of Edinburgh's most iconic rivers , the Water of Leith, in 2024. The Water of Leith outfalls have been identified by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) as requiring improvements to help prot
03/10/2023
Seven Scottish towns are to benefit from a £1.1 billion levelling up investment fund announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Included in a list of 55 UK towns, Clydebank, Coatbridge, Dumfries, Elgin, Irvine, Greenock and Kilmarnock will each receive £20 million from the UK Government as part of a
03/10/2023
The Highland Council has announced a wide-scale public engagement programme on its proposed Fort William Town Centre Masterplan in November, as part of Lochaber Ideas Week. As the first step in the preparation of the town centre masterplan for Fort William has been completed by Threesixty Architect
03/10/2023
Angus Council has approved £500,000 investment funding for four projects that are designed to improve local communities. The initiatives aim to support local buildings, places and services, and progress community development in Arbroath, Carnoustie, Kirriemuir and Montrose. The council's Communiti
03/10/2023
Stirling Council's Housing Service has won the Scottish Government Delivering Excellence Award at the COSLA 2023 Excellence Award. The service was presented with the award for its Healthier Homes Project, which was also a finalist in the Service Innovation and Improvement category. Healthier Homes
03/10/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced that 22,000 homes are to be reviewed for the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) – a lightweight building material used between the 1950s and 1990s. The council has said that they do not expect to have many homes built with RAAC, but they ar
03/10/2023
Fife-based Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS), the award-winning specialist flooring contractor, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Ross Andrew as its first commercial director. Andrew steps up from his position as senior quantity surveyor to help lead the firm's
03/10/2023
Glasgow City Council has partnered with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) for an initiative to plant millions of bulbs and wildflowers across the region to create valuable wildlife habits for birds and pollinators. The initiative comes as the RSPB's State of Nature 2023 report fo
03/10/2023
McLaughlin and Harvey has welcomed students from Ayrshire College's Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering to the site of their ongoing Ayrshire Hospice development. Site Manager Jason Boyle treated the college students to a site tour of the sympathetic refurbishment project. Works include
03/10/2023
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has welcomed the news that a 146 home development in Clydebank, supported by the firm, has taken the 'Best Regeneration Project – Residential Award' at the annual Herald Property Awards. A key part of the regeneration programme at the John Brown Shipyard is the development of af
03/10/2023
CCG (Scotland) has launched the development of a new care home facility in Perth, under a new joint venture company with Morrison Community Care. The development is set to transform the former Hillside Hospital site on Dundee Road, located just southeast of the town centre, into a purpose-built fac
02/10/2023
Story has announced the successful completion of a £34 million programme of bridge works on behalf of Network Rail. Specialist engineers have worked on 50 structures to safeguard them against scour damage over the past four years. Scour damage occurs when fast-flowing water erodes material around
02/10/2023
More than 300 new affordable, energy efficient homes has been completed in Argyll and Bute at the Dunbeg estate near Oban. The development, which received £35 million in funding from the Scottish Government alongside additional funding from Argyll and Bute Council and Link Group, represents an impo
02/10/2023
Scottish Water has proposed the development of a new state-of-the-art Waste Water Treatment Works in North Berwick to help protect and enhance the local coastal waters. The new works, which is currently estimated to cost around £55 million, will replace the existing works on Tantallon Terrace which
02/10/2023
The Scottish Land Commission (SLC), the body responsible for advising on reforms to land ownership and use, has outlined its new agenda for positive change at a key time for Scotland's land. The new SLC strategy focuses on people, power and prosperity – recognising the challenges in changing centur
02/10/2023
East Lothian Council has granted planning permission for the development of the new Edinburgh Innovation Hub. Focusing on important high growth sectors with specialist needs, including the food and drink sector, the Hub will support innovative start-ups and small to medium sized businesses, deliver
02/10/2023
A new Aberdeenshire primary school development is set to progress after the council approved the merger of two local schools. Aberdeenshire Council agreed to merge Fraserburgh North School and St Andrew's School once a new primary school is built within the grounds of Fraserburgh Academy, currently
02/10/2023
Morrison Construction Building Central's National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) project at Paisley, has won the award for Commercial Project of the Year at this year's Herald Property awards. The scheme, which was built on behalf of the University of Strathclyde, is a flagship research an
02/10/2023
First Minister Humza Yousaf has met with Inspire Inveraray, the community group delivering ongoing work to regenerate the local pier as part of wider transformation plans for the area. The community group purchased the pier in July 2023, using £121,374 from the Scottish Government supported Scottis
02/10/2023
Network Rail has proposed the development of accessibility improvements at Uddingston station by constructing a new footbridge and lift system. The new footbridge will be accessed by a staircase and lift shaft at each end, making it easier for people with impaired mobility or those travelling with
02/10/2023
ScottishPower has unveiled the shortlist for their 10th annual Foundation Awards. Twelve charities from across the UK, supported by the ScottishPower Foundation in 2023, are in the running for a funding boost, with category winners receiving £10,000 to support their vital work, and runners-up takin
