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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for November 2023
30/11/2023
Edinburgh's Nova Innovation has been awarded EU funding of £20 million for a 4 MW tidal energy farm, that will be home to the largest number of tidal turbines anywhere in the world. Nova will lead a pan-European consortium that will kick-start mass manufacturing of tidal turbines in the tidal indu
30/11/2023
Scottish land value has seen significant growth between 2020 and 2022, according to a new report on land trends from the Scottish Land Commission (SLC) The research has shown a notable upswing in the demand for farmland, with Aberdeenshire and Dumfriesshire emerging as prime locations. Simultaneous
30/11/2023
New shore power facilities are to be installed at Port of Aberdeen for Serco NorthLink's passenger ferries, as part of a major emissions reduction project. The initiative, funded by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) through a substantial seven-figure sum investment, will mitigate more than
30/11/2023
First Minister Humza Yousaf has travelled to Dubai to join global leaders for COP28, where he will set out Scotland's ambitions and objectives at the climate conference. His first engagement was the official opening of the new Heriot-Watt Dubai Campus with His Majesty King Charles III, showcasing S
30/11/2023
Sulmara, Scotland's subsea specialist, has moved to a new facility in Westhill, having outgrown its Aberdeen premises. The firm, which is headquartered in Glasgow, has moved into Pavilion 11 at Kingshill Park. It now has more than 20 people working in and from part of the building, Suite A. The gr
30/11/2023
McLaughlin & Harvey has celebrated three prestigious wins at the Considerate Constructors Scheme's 2023 Leading Lights Awards. The awards recognise sites, organisations and individuals who have gone above and beyond the Code of Considerate Practice in the areas of Community, Environment and Workfor
30/11/2023
BEAR Scotland has announced that the final phase of active travel and road safety improvements on the A9 between the Kessock Bridge and North Kessock Junction will get underway on Monday 4 December. The project will see BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland's operating company, complete surfacing and
30/11/2023
CCG Group has announced the successful completion of the the first phase of a major window & door replacement contract on behalf of Rosehill Housing Co-operative in south Glasgow. Set to be undertaken over a 2-year workstream, 181 homes in Pollok will receive new PVCu windows and composite door set
30/11/2023
Aberdeen City Council's long-term plan for tackling climate change has been recognised as "the best in the UK". The Net Zero Aberdeen Routemap won 'Excellence in Plan Making Practice' at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence (UK). The routemap sets out a strategy
30/11/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has announced that an £896,000 programme of improvement works are now underway to the historic and popular Formartine and Buchan Way. Once completed, the works - which form a major realignment of the existing National Cycle Network (NCN) - will enable even more people to walk,
29/11/2023
Dundee City Council has hosted Minister for Local Government Empowerment and Planning Joe FitzPatrick, to mark the launch of the latest £26 million development at Dundee Waterfront. James Thomson House will provide 51,600 square feet of Grade A office accommodation when completed in 2025. The buil
29/11/2023
A specialist Investor Panel, which brought together experts in investment finance, has issued their first recommendations on how the Scottish Government can create the right conditions to attract global capital investment to support the physical infrastructure required for a just transition. In co
29/11/2023
West Dunbartonshire Council has unveiled plans to build over 800 additional new affordable homes over the next five years. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2024-2029 (SHIP) details the projects, both Council and housing association, likely to receive Scottish Government grant funding. Despite
29/11/2023
Fife Council has launched a programme of emergency works to stabilise a collapsed coastal wall in Pittenweem. The coastal wall behind homes on Abbey Wall Road and The Gyles collapsed due to damage caused by Storm Babet. The council has said with very restricted access to the site, a crane has be
29/11/2023
John Graham Construction, Sacyr UK and Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering have been named as the shortlisted contractors for the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project. Announced by the Minister for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, the contractors are in line to secure the contract for the upgrade of 6 mile
29/11/2023
Wood has strengthened its partnership with Equinor UK, having secured a two-year contract extension to support safe and reliable energy production at the Mariner field in the UK North Sea. Wood will continue to provide operations, maintenance, modifications and offshore services on the Mariner A pl
29/11/2023
As changes initiated by Scotland's Planning Act 2019 begin to take shape, leading architecture and planning practice, Halliday Fraser Munro(HFM), has highlighted the importance of participating in Local Development Plans (LDPs). LDPs are currently being scoped, developed and refined by all 32 of Sc
29/11/2023
SSEN Transmission has welcomed the Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy, Neil Gray MSP, to officially open their new premises in Aberdeen, strengthening their commitment to invest and support a just transition in the north of Scotland during this exciting period of growth fo
29/11/2023
The Scottish Government has unveiled new plans to replace fossil fuel heating with clean heating and improve energy efficiency by 2045. Under legislation to be introduced in 2025 which will start taking effect later in the decade, those buying new homes or buildings would be asked to move to a "cle
29/11/2023
Argyll and Bute Council has unveiled proposals for the creation of a new Municipal Harbour Authority in Oban, calling for feedback to a six-week statutory public consultation from Thursday 30 November. The council is already the Harbour Authority for Oban North Pier, and while CMAL/CalMac and North
28/11/2023
Scotch Whisky Investments (SWI) has welcomed the successful completion of four new whisky storage warehouses, maintenance and bottling buildings and offices at Glenrothes in Fife. SWI has invested £10 million in the first phase of longer-term development in the site at Southfield Industrial Estate
28/11/2023
SSE Renewables has hosted a celebration event in Edinburgh to mark ten years of its flagship regional Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) for Scotland. Established in 2013, to date the wind-powered Sustainable Development Fund has invested more than £13.5 million so far across 238 community projects
28/11/2023
ScottishPower parent company, Iberdrola, has announced a £12 billion UK investment plan for 2024-28. Over the past 15 years, Iberdrola, the largest electricity company in Europe and one of the two largest worldwide, has invested close to £30bn in the UK's electricity grid and renewable generation c
28/11/2023
Glasgow's exceptional business environment and highly-qualified workforce are just two of the reasons cited by international companies for investing in the city. International companies based in Glasgow also highlighted the city's easy access, strong and growing tradition of innovation, and the cos
28/11/2023
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced a £1 million investment in new Regional Skills Hubs. The two year investment programme aims to boost training provider capacity and grow new entrant numbers in the 'Industrial Cluster' hot spots that are at the heart of the
28/11/2023
The CCG Group has announced the successful completion of the installation of enhanced fire safety features in East Kilbride on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council. The Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing business has supplied and installed enhanced fire door sets at Dury's Lane, Old Vic an
28/11/2023
Two machine control training course development by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and training provider Setting Out For Construction (SOFC) has been rated 'Best in Class' by delegates and employers. The half day course, held at the offices of the SPOA in Stirling, has attracted plant
28/11/2023
The Highland Council has invited private/commercial buyers and community led organisations to express interest in a redevelopment opportunity at 3-5 Courthouse Lane in Nairn. Planned to be offered for sale in early 2024, the council has also said that it may consider a Community Asset Transfer (CAT
28/11/2023
Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking input on a proposed investment in the region's marine ecosystems. The proposed investment in part of the Solway Coast and Marine Project (SCAMP), an ambitious 15-year project led by Dumfries and Galloway Council's Environment Team and the Solway Firth Partne
28/11/2023
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has stepped up its sustainability drive by installing electric vehicle charging points at all four of its depots across Scotland. Headquartered at Prestonfield in Edinburgh, the firm serves both trade and retail customers across the Scottish central belt from t
27/11/2023
East Ayrshire Council has approved an investment of almost £28m to ensure the continuation of the council's house building programme across the region, meeting the needs of communities and individuals. Since 2010, the Council's house building programme has had a significant impact on communities ac
27/11/2023
hub South West Scotland has partnered with South Ayrshire Council, education consultancy Class Of Your Own (COYO) and local secondary schools to support a transformational STEM education programme to encouraging skills development across Ayrshire's construction sector and beyond. Created by COYO to
27/11/2023
Perth & Kinross Council are to consider a new Strategic Housing Investment Plan, which will continue to increase the scale and pace of delivery of affordable housing over the next five years. The SHIP for 2024/25 - 2028/29 sets out the investment priorities of the Council and its local Housing Asso
27/11/2023
East Lothian Council's Active Travel Team will progress a number of active travel projects across the county, following the allocation of Scottish Government funding. A path under the railway at Monktonhall Place in Musselburgh has been surfaced, creating a high- quality link between that part of t
27/11/2023
Fife Council is set to consider the adoption of a new Local Transport Strategy, which sets out the vision for fair, sustainable access for all. The wide-ranging Local Transport Strategy sets out priorities and provides a roadmap for investment and decision making on transport over the next decade.
27/11/2023
East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking input to help shape the new Local Development Plan – LDP3. An online survey has been created and drop-in sessions are being held in local communities between now and January 2024. An LDP sets out a long-term vision for where development should and should not
27/11/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced plans to widen its inspection works in Balnagask. Specialist structural engineers had initially inspected about 30 properties of a particular historic construction type in the Balnagask area of Aberdeen affected by RAAC in roof construction. The next stage of wo
27/11/2023
Scottish Forestry has welcomed an announcement of £1 million Scottish Government funding to support projects that help restore and expand Scotland's rainforest area. The rainforest area in Scotland is found in different pockets of woodland along the west coast and is estimated to be around 30,000 h
27/11/2023
Midlothian Council has granted planning permission for the development of a new, luxury care home in Penicuik. The Council has granted permission for the 54-bedroom home and retail space that will form part of a wider development of c. 475 new homes within the Greenlaw Mains development. A further
27/11/2023
Chartered building surveying firm Diamond & Company (Scotland), has announced the appointment of Jim Kerr as its first Director of Building Consultancy. A former director at Colliers International UK and co-founder of Kerr Baxter Associates, Kerr joins from Sedgwick International where he held the
24/11/2023
Network Rail has appointed Story Contracting to design a new railway station on the Neilston line in the area south of Barrhead. The station will be located off Balgraystone Road, between Patterton and Neilston stations. Plans for the site include car parking as well as bus and active travel routes
24/11/2023
Argyll and Bute has been awarded Levelling Up funding of £20 million, one of a small number of Scottish councils to be supported in the UK government's Autumn Statement. Welcoming the announcement, leader of Argyll and Bute Council, Councillor Robin Currie said: "This is very welcome news. Economic
24/11/2023
Glasgow City Council has announced that it will bring forward plans for its own green funding model in a bid to secure massive investment in a climate resilient future. The city is set to target innovative partnerships capable of delivering large-scale interventions in everything from energy system
24/11/2023
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has been appointed to lead on the development of the Case for Investment for the delivery of the Clyde Metro project. The Case for Investment (CFI) is the next key stage in the development of Clyde Metro. It will set out the Strategic Business Case for th
24/11/2023
Argyll and Bute Council have unveiled ambitious plans to build hundreds of new affordable homes across the region, as part of the latest update to the area's Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP). The revised plans, which councillors agreed at a meeting of the Full Council today (Thursday), coul
24/11/2023
Morrison Construction's Building Highland has been award a contract worth £5 million for the renovation of the historic Northern Meeting Park in Inverness. The project will see the creation of a new pavilion building, as well as refurbishment of the existing 19th century grandstand, which was origi
24/11/2023
SSEN Transmission has announced the launch of an innovative new data portal, as part of its ongoing net zero strategy. Digitalisation of the energy industry is critical in supporting the ambitious targets set by the UK and Scottish governments in their commitment to decarbonise all sectors of the U
24/11/2023
In anticipation of the Black Friday frenzy, Workwear Gurus, a leading name in the workwear industry in Scotland, has just dropped a bombshell of savings for its customers. From today until Monday, eager shoppers can enjoy an array of special deals on premium workwear items from renowned brands suc
24/11/2023
Vestas, the turbine supplier at the Viking Wind Farm, has made a number of community donations across the Shetlands. As the firm prepares to demobilise from mainland Shetland, a large 65" television from their offices has been gifted to the Wast View Care Centre in Walls, alongside a defibrillator
24/11/2023
CHAP Group has announced the appointment of Paul Matthew as their new Area Construction Director for the Tayside region. With over 35 years' experience within the construction industry, Paul brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will enhance CHAP's ability to deliver large-scale constru
23/11/2023
Scottish Water has announced that work is now underway to dismantle and remove a major overland pipeline in Ayrshire. The pipeline is now being removed following the completion of a multi-million-pound upgrade of the local sewer network. During the works, 12-metre-long sections of temporary pipe w
23/11/2023
Six contractors have been appointed to the East Kilbride Enhancement Project, a scheme lead by Network Rail worth £61.5 million. Contracts have been awarded to Story Contracting, AmcoGiffen, SPL Powerlines, Siemens, Rail Systems Alliance Scotland and WSP to deliver 22.4 single track kilometres of e
23/11/2023
Morrison Construction's Building Central has been appointed to deliver the new Health Innovation Hub in Govan, on behalf of University of Glasgow and Kadans Science Partner. Work on the new Health Innovation Hub, supported by Scottish Enterprise, has begun, and is due for completion in summer 2025.
23/11/2023
Glasgow City Council has approved the disposal of a site in Shakespeare Street, and the beginning of negotiation for the disposal of another, in Seamill Street - that will allow housing associations to create supported accommodation for vulnerable people and housing for homeless families. The Shak
23/11/2023
SSE has welcomed the "encouraging business investment" in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement. Commenting on behalf of the energy giant, SSE Chief Executive, Alistair Phillips-Davies, said: "As one of the biggest investors in the UK, we welcome the Chancellor's focus on encouraging business investmen
23/11/2023
Scottish Water has announced the successful completion of a £1 million investment project to help prevent sewer flooding in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire. Originally anticipated to take around five months for completion, the second major sewer investment project for the village began in July and in
23/11/2023
A former public school house in Angus is to be redeveloped to provide new council housing. Angus Council has unveiled plans to convert what was once Monifieth Public School into 20 council homes. The development of Invertay House will create good quality, affordable housing that can improve the qu
23/11/2023
Aberdeen City Council is set to progress a new Hazlehead Park playpark development following the approval of almost £1 million funding. The massive new structure will be located at the site of the current playpark and will include works to the surrounding areas including drainage. The project fund
23/11/2023
Perth and Kinross Council has announced the successful completion of a new £4 million development of 24 council houses for affordable rent in Methven. The development at Murrie Court and Roy Close is a mix of semi-detached, terraced homes and flats, providing high-quality accommodation for a wide r
23/11/2023
Glasgow City Council (GCC) has announced the launch of a new online Tree Plan Portal, designed to allow city residents to propose new sties for woodland and wildflower planting. Eighteen million trees and hedges are being planted across the Glasgow City Region to create new woodland and wildlife ha
22/11/2023
Six major regeneration and transport projects across Scotland have been awarded grants from round three of the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund. Almost £122 million has been awarded from the third round of the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund - a multi-billion-pound initiative improving lives for
22/11/2023
Scottish Minister for Small Business, Tourism, Innovation and Trade, Richard Lochhead, has visited the site of the new £250 million Dunfermline Learning Campus to hear about the progress of a Scotland-wide campaign to improve construction quality. Dunfermline Learning Campus is one of the largest i
22/11/2023
Innovative property developers, RRH Hanover A Ltd (RRH), have submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of a site at the corner of Hanover Street and Princes Street in Edinburgh In the proposed mixed-use development, the series of five under-used buildings in Hanover Street and Rose St
22/11/2023
The first electric train has been successfully tested in a significant milestone of the ongoing £63.3 million Glasgow-Barrhead electrification project. The train (a Class 380) successfully completed test runs from between 15mph up to 75mph along the newly electrified lines between Glasgow Central a
22/11/2023
West Lothian Council is continuing a programme of works to tackle the impact of flooding caused by heavy rainfall and storm conditions when they occur. The high winds and exceptional rainfall from Storm Ciaran have caused a number of flooding issues in West Lothian and across Scotland. The council
22/11/2023
Scotland's SME manufacturers in the construction sectors are to benefit from the national roll-out of the Made Smarter initiative. Made Smarter is a programme designed to helping SME manufacturers access technology and digital skills. The UK Government has committed to expanding the Made Smarter A
22/11/2023
CCG Asset Management has secured a £1 million comprehensive planned maintenance contract on behalf of Trust Housing Association spanning a number of different locations across the Central Belt. The contract will see CCG Asset Management, the planned maintenance division of the CCG Group, install ne
22/11/2023
Coastal communities and economies could be supported with stronger marine environment protection and new green jobs, according to a new paper published by Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Secretary Mairi Gougeon. The paper, 'Our Marine Sector in an Independent Scotland', sets out the benefits
22/11/2023
The Scottish government has welcomed a new report outlining the substantial growth potential for financing climate-friendly heating and energy efficiency improvements in Scotland's homes. Focused on helping individual property owners to access the best solutions for their circumstances, the Green H
22/11/2023
SSEN Transmission have hosted a 'Meet the Buyer' event for potential supply chain partners for its Eastern Green Link 2 project. The event, at Peterhead Football Club, invited local businesses to come and learn more about the potential supply chain opportunities with the Eastern Green Link 2 projec
21/11/2023
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced the development of "much needed" comprehensive industry guidance on bridge strike avoidance in the transportation of plant and equipment. The move follows an industry summit hosted by the SPOA this month which brought together key represent
21/11/2023
Moray Council has secured UK Government Levelling Up funding to progress its Elgin City Centre Masterplan. The Levelling Up project has been provisionally awarded £18,291,000 as part of the third round of the Fund. Welcoming the announcement, Council Leader, Cllr Kathleen Robertson, said: "Reside
21/11/2023
Inch Cape Wind has announced that the assembly and fit-out of the offshore substation platform and jacket foundation for their new 1.1 gigawatt (GW) offshore development is now underway. A consortium of Siemens Energy and Iemants, a Smulders subsidiary, is responsible for the delivery of the offsho
21/11/2023
The Highland Council has welcomed the progress being made in the redevelopment of Inverness Castle. The first major phase of work is now underway to install a new universally accessible roof terrace, which will form part of the visitor experience at Inverness Castle, involving the careful removal o
21/11/2023
Dundee City Council has announced a new strategic growth partnership with the Scottish and UK Governments to continue the long-term regeneration of the city. Following a decision not to award Dundee investment zone status, civic leaders have been working to ensure that the city's needs are reflecte
21/11/2023
South Lanarkshire Council has secured more than £20 million from the UK government's Levelling-Up Fund, which will be used to transform two part of the region. Land around Shawfield in Rutherglen – described as one of the most polluted inner city sites in the UK after decades of heavy industry – is
21/11/2023
South Ayrshire Council has announced an investment of £20 million investment in a new programme of transformation works for Ayr Town Centre. The council has said that it has not yet decided how the funding will be used, but it expected to include the revitalisation of the southern entrance to the t
21/11/2023
As it prepares to make its 20th anniversary, KILMAC has announced the launch of a new office in Dunfermline, as part of its ongoing expansion plans. Eighteen months ago, KILMAC announced the company was entering into an Employee Ownership Trust, and is now on course to report a record £40 million a
21/11/2023
McLaughlin & Harvey and Ayrshire Hospice have marked a significant milestone with the topping out of the steel superstructure of its ongoing Capital Build project. With the final steel beam bolted into place, work can now begin on the external walls and roof of the brand-new facility. Welcoming th
21/11/2023
The Scottish government has proposed the development of new water and wastewater services in Scotland to address the impacts of climate change. The government has said that climate change is impacting the availability and quality of water used for drinking, whilst intense periods of rain are leadin
20/11/2023
A new £12 million state-of-the-art hub to support the work of Scotland's firefighters has been unveiled by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). Following the successful completion of the facility by McLaughlin & Harvey, the Cambuslang Asset Resource Centre (ARC) was officially opened by Sco
20/11/2023
Moray Council has begun a programme of inspection works, to explore the viability of Roysvale Park as a potential new site for the future Forres Academy. The site investigation, which will be carried out from Monday 20 to Friday 24 November, will establish the ground conditions and whether it would
20/11/2023
The Highland Council has announced that a proposal for the future redevelopment of Whin Park in Inverness has received the backing of Inverness Councillors. Members of the City of Inverness Area Committee agreed a vision which is in line with The Highland Council's Play Strategy that seeks to deliv
20/11/2023
A new Net Zero Routemap has been announced by Scottish Canals, designed to boost their commitment to tackling Scotland's climate emergency. The canal custodians' routemap outlines the course the Non-departmental Public Body will take to achieve its target of reaching net zero for direct carbon emis
20/11/2023
Dundee City Council is set to vote today, 20 November, on a proposed £200,000 programme of environmental improvement works for parks and green spaces across the city. The programme of works would also see new style litter bin housings installed in the city centre as part of the ongoing Take Pride i
20/11/2023
Fife flooring specialists Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) is delivering its largest-ever EnergyScreed project as a key partner in a major residential development in Edinburgh. The firm established its innovative EnergyScreed division last year as part of ambitious growth plans, central to whic
20/11/2023
Aberdeen City Council (ACC) has called for feedback on its new draft Local Transport Strategy (LTS) for 2023 to 2030. The strategy is a high-level transport plan which looks at the transport needs of a local authority area and sets out a series of actions and outcomes to meet those needs over a set
20/11/2023
Two Arc-Tech projects have received industry recognition scooping some of the country's top prizes for architecture and design. The first win of the month and the third since September was granted to Queens Quay by the Brick Development Association Awards. One of the most recognised awards bodies
20/11/2023
Two Morrison Construction's Building Central projects have won accolades at the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA) Awards for the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) and HMP & Young Offender Institution (YOI) Stirling. The GIA is the largest Chapter in the Royal Incorporation of Arc
20/11/2023
Network Rail has announced that construction work to provide step-free access between platforms at Uddingston station, is set to get underway. Teams will be setting up on site from today, 20 November, with construction work to install a new footbridge and lift system set to start work in early Dece
17/11/2023
In a boost for the offshore wind sector, the UK Government has announced an increase in the maximum price for offshore wind projects in its flagship renewables scheme to further cement the UK as a world leader in clean energy. Following an extensive review of the latest evidence, including the imp
17/11/2023
Network Rail has announced the successful completion of the £15 million development of a new station at East Linton. The new facility is undergoing the final stages of testing and commissioning – with rail services set to call from Wednesday, 13 December 2023. Sitting on the East Coast Main Line,
17/11/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council is preparing to award a contract for pre-development work in the ongoing creation of a £1.3bn well-connected, sustainable new coastal town at Granton Waterfront. The contract will allow for pre-development work to refine and finalise the design of a sewer source low ca
17/11/2023
The Scottish Government has announced additional funding to aid recovery efforts for businesses and households affected by the impact of Storm Babet. Impacted local authorities will be allocated additional funding to enable them to provide flat rate grants of: • £1,500 to people whose properties w
17/11/2023
Architecture and Design Scotland has announced its third Place Forum, which will explore collaboration on issues rooted in place but with global relevance - landscape, people, climate. The event will be chaired by Heather Claridge, Architecture and Design Scotland's Director of Design, who said: "O
17/11/2023
Network Rail has announced a programme of improvement works on a section of the core path P368/02 at Dunniface near Cameron Bridge. To facilitate the works, part of the Water Balk Path which carries walkers between Windygates and Methilhill, will be closed from Monday, 20 November until the end of
16/11/2023
Glasgow City Council has welcomed an update on the progress of the £115million Avenues programme in the city centre, a scheme funded by the Glasgow City Region City Deal. The Avenues Programme will transform city centre streets to create attractive and people-focused high-quality places forming par
16/11/2023
SSE has announced a £2.5 billion increase to its existing five-year investment programme, expecting £20.5bn of investment to 2027 compared to £18bn previously. The increased investment was announced alongside the publication of its 2023/24 interim results. The Group, which is a leading developer a
16/11/2023
SELECT has announced the launch of its first installation training course in response to the rising demand for electric vehicle (EV) charge points. Developed after extensive consultation with the association's 1,260 Member firms, the one-day module can be delivered in person or online and aims to e
16/11/2023
CCG's North Gate development in Glasgow has won a prestigious Saltire Award. The Saltire Society Housing Design Awards 'celebrate the diversity of the best of new housing in Scotland, recognising the contribution it makes to social and cultural conversations' and 'work to encourage good, affordable
16/11/2023
Morrison Construction Building Central has won Project of the Year for its Lockhart Campus project at this year's Learning Places Scotland Awards. Winning the Inclusive Design category, the school, which provides for pupils with additional support needs, was notable for the extensive use of technol
16/11/2023
COSLA has announced its aim to further enhance its green credentials by gaining Green Tourism's 'Green Meetings' Accreditation for its Verity House Conference Centre. Announcing the intention, COSLA President Councillor Shona Morrison said: "We have a fabulous Conference Centre in the heart of Edin
15/11/2023
New planning guidance is to be produced for the future development of tall building's in Glasgow city centre. Glasgow City Council will use the guidance to inform decisions on the design and location of new tall buildings. A number of tall buildings in the city centre are currently either being co
15/11/2023
Moray Council has unveiled the next phase of the ongoing housing development plans in Dufftown. The council will host a second drop-in event for Dufftown's Hillside Farm Housing Masterplan will showcase progress on the design and site layout concept. A successful exhibition in August 2023 introduc
15/11/2023
The Scottish government has proposed a new tax aimed to encourage the use of recycled materials in construction and other industries. The proposals form part of the Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament. If approved by MSPs, the S
15/11/2023
SSEN Transmission has announced the launch of a its ambitious 'Pathway to 2030' programme, which includes the upscaling of the infrastructure needed across the north of Scotland to reach net zero. The 'Pathway to 2030' programme, which is being taken forward under Ofgem's Accelerated Strategic Tran
15/11/2023
The third phase of a major peatland restoration project at Loch Fasgro on the Isle of Lewis is due to get underway. Peatland ACTION is led by Nature Scot in partnership with a number of organisations, including Scottish Water, and funded by the Scottish Government. The first phase of Scottish Water
15/11/2023
CCG Group has announced the successful completion of a programme of planned maintenance works in Glasgow's West End on behalf of Yorkhill Housing Association. CCG, one of Scotland's largest construction and manufacturing companies, commenced works on behalf of the association in September and has s
14/11/2023
Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) has secured planning permission for the anticipated New Aberdeen Market project. HFM has welcomed the planning approval as a milestone in the journey towards 'reshaping the city's landscape and breathing new life into Aberdeen'. The development is part of the transforma
14/11/2023
Morrison Community Care (CCG) Holdco has announced the successful completion of Dalgety Bay Care Home, a new purpose-built luxury care home facility in Fife. Dalgety Bay Care Home has been developed by a joint venture company between a leading care developer and construction and manufacturing group
14/11/2023
Network Rail has launched a £1.2 million programme of improvement works at the Bunchrew level crossing on the Far North Line. The crossing will be made safer and more robust with Network Rail replacing the current equipment before it reaches the end of its working life. The new level crossing will
14/11/2023
Bancon Homes has completed the success acquisition of a new site in Aberdeen. The site is located off Forrit Brae on the hillside between Newhills and Craibstone – 63, two, three and four-bedroom high specification homes will be created as part of the company's superb new Kinion Heights Development
14/11/2023
Kingdom Housing Association (KHA) has won two prestigious awards at the CIH Scotland Housing Awards, the country's annual awards for excellence in housing KHA, part of the Kingdom Group, lifted the top prizes for 'Excellence in Development for Affordable Housing' in partnership with Clackmannanshir
14/11/2023
Cala Group has continued its programme of land and site acquisition, having secured 24 new sites, capable of delivering over 4,500 new homes, during 2023 so far. These sites have a gross development value (GDV) of £2.2 billion and the average selling price of private units is £480,000. Kevin Whit
13/11/2023
Network Rail has announced an investment of more than £5 million in a year-long property project to improve Glasgow Central Station. The works at Scotland's second largest station will begin on Wednesday, 15 November and be carried out in three phases, with the project due to be completed by next w
13/11/2023
One hundred and fifty high-quality, skilled jobs are to be supported in Scotland, after McLaughlin & Harvey (McL&H)secured an £86 million Ministry of Defence (MOD) contract. McL&H will enhance the MOD's storage capacity in Scotland and across the north of England. A new 75,000-metre-squared MOD st
13/11/2023
CCG's Queens Quay development in Clydebank has won another prestigious award, being named 'Urban Regeneration' project of the year at this year's Brick Association Development Awards. Celebrating the world's greatest brick architecture and craftsmanship, every year hundreds of projects are entered
13/11/2023
West Lothian Council have approved a planning application for a new non-denominational primary school, which will have an initial capacity of 231 pupils and 42 early years places. It is being fully funded by developer contributions to cope with the increasing demand from the growing core developmen
13/11/2023
The Scottish Land Commission (SLC) has announced the introduction of fresh guidelines that highlight the importance of community-centred land use decisions. As demand for rural land in Scotland continues to rise, driven in part by the emerging potential of natural capital, this new, practical guida
13/11/2023
Perth and Kinross Council has announced that work is now underway on a project to reinstate a pedestrian footpath that will re-connect the A9 underpass at Dunkeld and the Inver Road after it was washed away during Storm Babet. The council is working in partnership with Transport Scotland, BEAR Scot
13/11/2023
North Ayrshire Council is investing £194.5 million in an ambitious house building programme, supported by the Scottish government. The Council has already delivered 885 new build homes, with plans for a further 730 homes in the pipeline, as well as stepping up its council house buyback programme to
13/11/2023
Aberdeen City Council is still looking for projects to share more than £2 million, available for community improvement projects. The council was awarded £3.8 million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Communities and Place. Almost £1.5 million has already been awarded to 14 projects acros
13/11/2023
This year's Construction Plant-hire Association's (CPA) Annual Conference has focused on the challenges facing the plant-hire industry at a time of ongoing political and economic uncertainty. The eight annual CPA conference welcomed more that 200 delegates and 20 sponsoring exhibitors. More import
13/11/2023
A number of Scottish businesses have been recognised for their environmental efforts at the 2023 VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards. Climate change remains top of the agenda for Scottish businesses, particularly food and drink producers who experienced another challenging summer due to wate
10/11/2023
Contractor Ogilvie Construction is to commence work on 90 Passivhaus homes being built on the site of the old Newbattle High School in Easthouses. The £25.038 million project fwill see a mixture of flats, houses and bungalows on behalf of Midlothian Council. The 90 properties will be among 207 cou
10/11/2023
A design team has been selected to lead the regeneration of Elgin Town Hall. LDN Architects have been awarded the contract as part of the £31.6 million Cultural Quarter project of the Moray Growth Deal. Significant planned investment from the Scottish Government, UK Government, Highlands and Islan
10/11/2023
An Aberdeenshire Self-Build Register has launched. The register asks people to provide their basic information and what type of plot they are looking for. While this will not result in an offer of land being made, Aberdeenshire Council will use the information to inform policy and future land use.
10/11/2023
Dundee City Council has acquired over 20 new build homes on the site of the former St Columba's Primary School in Kirkton. The 21 houses, built by H&H Properties in Kirkton, were bought by the council and will be allocated for rent to their new tenants in phases up to spring 2024. Mark Flynn conve
10/11/2023
Work has been completed on the main pool at Greenock Waterfront. The pool, which is owned by Inverclyde Council and managed by its partners, Inverclyde Leisure, closed in early September to allow for the replacement of its moveable floor. Contractors began by draining the 725,000 gallons of water
10/11/2023
A newly refurbished play park in the village of Croy near Inverness has officially opened. The refurbished play park in Ardcroy Road was made possible thanks to £50K of Place Based Investment Funding and £20,000 of repurposed COVID funding, which was approved at June’s meeting of Inverness City Com
10/11/2023
Over £1.25 million worth of work is to commence on the next phase of the Broughty Ferry to Monifieth Active Travel Project on Monday, 13 November. The scheme will deliver the Caste Green & Mill Street Shared Cycleway and footway, which includes improvements at the Castle Lane/Esplanade junction.
10/11/2023
Work is almost complete on a £188,000 project to improve the Greenock Cut Visitor Centre. Inverclyde Council earmarked £540,000 for a package of improvements at Lunderston Bay and Greenock Cut shortly after taking over responsibility of the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park sites in 2021. Work began i
09/11/2023
Morgan Sindall has been selected to design the new Ardrossan Community Campus. The contractor was appointed by North Ayrshire Council. The site is currently undergoing extensive remediation and construction of the new campus will not begin until this is completed next year. Ardrossan Community Ca
09/11/2023
West Lothian Council has announced plans to support the delivery of over total of 2,600 new social housing by 2029. The Council Executive has approved a new Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) from 2024/25 to 2028/29 which is the strategic bidding document for investing in affordable housing f
09/11/2023
hub South West recently hosted its annual shareholder and participant forum in October alongside the launch of its 2023 annual report. The leading public sector development partner enables the cost-efficient design and construction of community projects to drive social and economic growth across s
09/11/2023
Kilmac Limited has scooped a contract to collaborate with Tayside Contracts and Dundee City Council for the next phase of Active Travel works in Monifieth. Commencing in November and anticipated to last approximately 19 weeks, the project will bring forth vital improvements to the local infrastruc
09/11/2023
Charity Sight Scotland and property developer, S Harrison Developments, have jointly submitted plans to redevelop the site of the charity's former HQ on Gillespie Crescent in Edinburgh, into student homes. The funds released by the sale of the site will enable Sight Scotland, a charity dedicated to
09/11/2023
Moray Council is to invest £271,000 to renovate four properties in Elgin. The council is the Trustee of two cottages at Ladyhill in Elgin and eight Victoria Diamond Jubilee homes on Victoria Road in Elgin. The Ladyhill cottages and two of the Jubilee homes are currently vacant and require extensive
09/11/2023
Celnor has expanded into Scotland with the acquisition of MATtest Site Services Limited, based in Glasgow and Inverness. Simon Parrington, founder and Group CEO, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Mike and the MATtest Site Services team to Celnor and look forward to supporting them and their c
08/11/2023
Tulloch Homes and The Highland Council have secured a contract, worth over £6 million, to design and build 27 affordable homes in Conon Bridge, near Inverness. Working collaboratively with the council, Tulloch Homes will start work on the 3.9 acre site later this winter and expect to complete the h
08/11/2023
North Ayrshire Council has approved plans to build 26 new council homes on the former St Mary's Primary School site in Largs. It will be the latest development to be added to the Council's house-building programme which is delivering hundreds of new homes right across North Ayrshire. Councillor To
08/11/2023
East Lothian Council has given the go-ahead to develop new sports pitches at North Berwick High School. The Council's Planning Committee considered two applications that had been called off the Scheme of Delegation list. The first was for land south west of North Berwick High School at Grange Road
08/11/2023
DM Hall, one of Scotland's leading firms of Chartered Surveyors, has reinforced its building surveying capability with the appointment of experienced building surveyor Martyn Stevens as an Associate. He will be based in the firm's Perth office with a brief to cover Perthshire, Tayside and all point
08/11/2023
Scottish Enterprise has entered a landmark partnership with Innovate UK that will see Scottish businesses benefitting from increased support and easier access to funding. The two agencies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which aims to streamline the journey through the innovation support s
08/11/2023
North Ayrshire Council has announced plans to upgrade all of its play parks, with improvements, repairs and modernisation already carried out at 45 play parks with an additional 30 playparks currently scheduled for improvement work. A variety of equipment - including nest swings, cradle swings, sen
08/11/2023
BEAR Scotland has become an accredited Living Wage employer. BEAR Scotland is a leading road maintenance and management firm, headquartered in Perth, which employs over 900 people. This Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at BEAR Scotland receive the real Living Wage. This rate is hi
08/11/2023
First Minister Humza Yousaf is to participate in COP28, the international climate change conference, in Dubai at the end of the month. Mr Yousaf said the global conference provides an opportunity to highlight Scotland’s commitment to addressing the twin crises of climate and nature as a good global
07/11/2023
Glasgow City Council (GCC) has launched a consultation on the development of new City Development Plan, which will inform the future use and development of land in the city. Work has already begun on the City Development Plan 2 (CDP2), a corporate land use document setting out place-specific polici
07/11/2023
A planning application for the £30M redevelopment of 249 West George Street in Glasgow has been submitted by Mosaic Architecture + Design on behalf of Courie Investment. The proposal highlights how, following careful assessment, it was concluded that due to structural issues the building has to be
07/11/2023
Scottish Enterprise has announced a £750,000 investment to strengthen Scotland's green heat supply chain. Sixteen companies across Scotland are to share the investment funding to develop new products or processes that will support the transition to low carbon heat or improve the thermal performance
07/11/2023
Perth and Kinross Council has announced that applications are now open for a £225,000 fund, which is designed to support projects that tackle the climate crises. The Green Living Fund is inviting bids for projects across the following themes: • Energy - reducing consumption, promoting energy effi
07/11/2023
Scottish Government funding of almost £65 million will be used to deliver approximately 861 new affordable across South Ayrshire by 2029, South Ayrshire Council has announced. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) outlines multiple ways for new build properties to meet energy efficiency obje
07/11/2023
Highlands and Island Enterprise (HIE) has announced that it will invest almost £30,000 in Port Bannatyne Marina on the Isle of Bute to support their carbon reduction ambitions. The funding will be used to buy batteries to support the installation of a solar powered energy generation and storage sys
07/11/2023
Transport Scotland has announced a programme of topographical surveys, including the use of a drone, are set to get underway at the A83 Rest and Be Thankfull from Monday, 13 November. The surveys are being undertaken to inform the design work for the long-term solution at the Rest and Be Thankful.
07/11/2023
BEAR Scotland has announced a programme of coring investigation works on the westbound A876 at Junction 3 Bowtrees ahead of future resurfacing. A signed diversion route will be in place via the M876 westbound, turning at Junction 2 via the A9 Stirling Rd and Glenbervie Roundabout before returning a
07/11/2023
Network Rail has congratulated nine young people who have successfully completed the Levenmouth Rail Skills Academy. As part of the £116m Scottish Government-funded project to reconnect Leven to the mainline rail network, the Skills Academy ran for the last nine weeks, with the ambition to encourag
07/11/2023
Network Rail has announced the successful completion of a project to clear vegetation near Dalgety Bay station, which has helped improve performance on Scotland's Railway. The station previously had a poor record for autumn performance, with leaves on the line causing hours' worth of service delays
06/11/2023
In a UK first, SP Energy Networks is trialling AI technology to better pinpoint potential faults on the electricity network caused by severe weather and help ensure equipment and engineers are on hand to tackle problems – even before they happen. The revolutionary £5 million Predict4Resilience proj
06/11/2023
A £20 million framework has been established to safeguard public housing and social housing. The Scottish Procurement Alliance's (SPA) has called on public sector organisations across Scotland to attend a launch event that will share vital information on the framework. Taking place at SPA headquar
06/11/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has appointed Tilbury Douglas – a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business – to the Braidhurst Industrial Estate project. The aim of the project is to realise Braidhurst Industrial Estate's potential and act as a demonstrator project for simila
06/11/2023
The JR Group has announced the successful completion of 31 new homes at Carrick Street in Ayr, handing over the development to first-time clients, Ayrshire Housing, ready for new residents to move into. The collection of high-specification self-contained flats which were built for social-rent, comp
06/11/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced the development of a new £1 million playpark, designed to cater for all ages of youngsters is to be built in Hazlehead Park. The massive new structure will be located at the site of the current playpark and will include works to the surrounding areas including dr
06/11/2023
Leading Scottish housebuilder, Springfield Properties, has signed a new £6.1 million contract for the delivery of new affordable housing with the Highland Council. The design and build phase of the contract is due to commence in the coming weeks and be delivered over a period of approximately 18 mo
06/11/2023
The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has signed a new accord with the National Federation of Builders (NFB), which will see much closer working between the two organisations, for the benefit of building contractors and house builders in Scotland, England and Wales. The NFB and the SBF, widely per
06/11/2023
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has announced the award of the first Chartered Infrastructure Engineer (CIE) title to Chris Landsburgh, a decarbonisation technical director at consulting firm AECOM. CIE is the first new title to be awarded for 100 years. The ICE began awarding the first Ch
06/11/2023
Edinburgh Council has officially declared a housing crisis in the city, with councillors overwhelmingly voting to recognise and seek to address the scale of the crisis. The move comes as Shelter calls on local authorities to take concerted action across the country, and as homelessness reaches clos
06/11/2023
The JR Group has announced a Meet The Buyer event in Hawick, ahead of the business starting its inaugural project with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) in January 2024. Taking place on Thursday 23rd November at Burnfoot Community Hub, 89 Burnfoot Road, Hawick, TD9 8EJ between 10am and 2p
03/11/2023
Aberdeen City Council has approved the revised planning application for a new market building, which will be a destination venue featuring international-style food and drink outlets. The development will also improve pedestrian connectivity between Union Street and the bus and railway stations via
03/11/2023
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) have announced the launch of a new nationwide consultation with Plumbing operatives and employees to help develop the sector's apprenticeship. The activity is part of a series of consulta
03/11/2023
The National Federation Of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the winners for the 2023 Scottish Roofing Awards. The winners were announced at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow, across eight project categories as well as Young Roofer of the Year. The winners are as follows: • Roof Slating (
03/11/2023
CCG (Scotland) has been granted planning permission from Midlothian Council for the development of a new luxury care home in Penicuik. Located in Greenlaw Mains, the 54-bed facility will form part of a larger masterplan of residential homes with proposed facilities such as a cinema, hair salon, and
03/11/2023
Network Rail engineers are continuing emergency works at Edinburgh's Waverley Station, following a power surge on Thursday, 02 November. Network Rail engineers are on-site working hard to identify the fault, restore signalling and get trains back on the move. The complex nature of the fault means
03/11/2023
South Ayrshire Council has announced the appointment Alliance Leisure for the delivery of the £10 million redevelopment of Citadel Leisure Centre at Ayr Harbour. The leisure development specialist is leading the project to revitalise the centre, which is used by some 300,000 people a year. Working
02/11/2023
Glasgow City Council has approved a £527 million Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2024/25 – 2028/29, which sets outs the priorities and resource requirements for investment in the city's affordable housing supply. SHIP will see more than 7,500 affordable homes built in Glasgow during that p
02/11/2023
The Scottish Government is to consider new legislation to give ministers powers to assess and remediate buildings within scope with unsafe cladding, where consent of the owners cannot be provided. Under proposals in the Housing (Cladding Remediation) Bill, the Government would also create and maint
02/11/2023
Network Rail has announced a programme of urgent repair works on the Lothbeg seawall, between Brora and Helmsdale. Recent storms in the area have caused extensive damage to a section of the seawall protecting the railway – washing away 18 metres of the wall in two locations. Structural engineers h
02/11/2023
SSEN Transmission has announced a further public consultation event on the energy transmission infrastructure required on Lewis, as part of its Western Isles Connection Project. The Project is described as a "crucial piece of work" that will help to enable the connection of onshore and offshore win
02/11/2023
Following 17 regional heats involving over 1,000 competitors, the top construction trainees from Scotland are set to compete at the SkillBuild National Final 2023 against trainees from the three other UK regions. SkillBuild is delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and showcas
02/11/2023
Trojan Energy has been awarded £500,000 from the government's Low Carbon Manufacturing Challenge Fund. Innovation Minister Richard Lochhead visited the Aberdeen headquarters of Trojan Energy, which was set up by former oil and gas engineers who are using their expertise to drive the transition to n
02/11/2023
Fife Council is seeking input on proposed plans to restore a section of one of central Fife's most important watercourses. As part of the wider Leven Programme, the Council is working in close partnership with SEPA's Water Environment Fund to deliver improvements to the Back Burn – specifically a 5
02/11/2023
Falkirk Council has been awarded £23 million from the Scottish Government's Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) for the development of a new campus at Carrongrange High School. The project aims to expand the existing high school capacity and provide a new campus for primary-aged pupils who
02/11/2023
East Lothian Council has been warned that Natural Flood Management on its own will not be capable of protecting Musselburgh against its flood risk from a major flood event. A report was presented that provided a comprehensive update on the use of Natural Flood Management to reduce flood risk in Mus
02/11/2023
East Ayrshire Council's Development Planning team has been recognised for their collaborative approach to reach Net Zero targets with two award nominations. The Development Planning team has achieved two prestigious nominations for the Council and its partner organisations for their innovative new
01/11/2023
Accessible Ayr has unveiled enhanced streetscape designs for Ayr town centre, designed to positively impact on footfall in the town centre. Part of a developing Ayr Town Centre Framework, Accessible Ayr are now seeking feedback on the proposals. Accessible Ayr is an ambitious project by South Ayrs
01/11/2023
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced support for a Homebuilding Sector Skills Plan, which represents "a new way of working with the sector to improve skills, training and recruitment". Created in partnership with homebuilding sector stakeholders, the plan aims to inc
01/11/2023
The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) is seeking input from across the industry and public sector on the development of its new draft Transformation Action Plan. The action plan is being developed in collaboration with the Government, and the CLF is urging fellow industry figures and businesses t
01/11/2023
Argyll and Bute Council has secured funding from the Scottish Government Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP), which will be used to develop a new school campus on Mull. The proposed project to deliver new learning estate on Mull was subject to a competitive bidding process in late 2022 and
01/11/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has announced the winners of this year's Aberdeenshire Architectural and Landscape Design Awards (AALDA). A biannual scheme run by the Council, the awards celebrate innovative and sustainable design principles, the creation of new communities, the sensitive adaptation of exist
01/11/2023
Work is set to get underway on the development of a new outdoor gym at Forres Academy, Moray Council has announced. The local community chose the final design of the development, from eight options proposed by the council earlier this year. The KOMPAN gym will be installed behind Forres Academy ne
01/11/2023
Despite rising living costs and higher mortgage rates, young househunters in Scotland are prioritising environmental credentials when buying a new home, according to the country’s biggest housebuilder. The Tackling the Cost of Living Crisis research by Barratt Developments PLC - which includes Barr
01/11/2023
John Wood Group PLC (Wood) has announces the appointment of Arvind Balan to the Company’s Board as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director, effective from 15 April 2024. Arvind has been Chief Financial Officer of the Civil Aerospace business of Rolls-Royce, the FTSE 100 aerospace and d
01/11/2023
Knight Property Group has started on site with the next phase of speculative development at Langlands Commercial Park in East Kilbride. Clark Contracts has been appointed as the main contractor on the new 28,000 sq ft industrial warehouse. Construction work commenced last month and the project is e
01/11/2023
CCG (Scotland) and its development partners, West of Scotland Housing Association and hub West Scotland, have unveiled a plaque to celebrate the 'Passivhaus' certification of the landmark Springfield Cross social housing development in Glasgow's East End — a significant milestone in the city's sust
