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Scotland Construction News Archive for December 2023
22/12/2023
Network Rail has announced the launch of phase one of a year-long project to upgrade the retail provision of Glasgow Central station. £5 million is to invested in the improvement works and are the first of a three-phase project which will see the layout of several existing retail units on the stati
22/12/2023
Equitix – a consortium of Kyuden International Corporation and Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Company – has been named by Ofgem as preferred bidder in Tender Round 9 for the Seagreen 1 Offshore Electricity Transmission (OFTO) project. Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm has been develo
22/12/2023
The Alumno Group has been granted planning permission for the construction of high-quality purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) on London Road in Edinburgh in the Jock's Lodge area of the city following an appeal. The development will help meet increasing demand from a growing student popula
22/12/2023
Scottish Water has welcomed the publication of a new report on the progress being made in transforming waste water systems to deliver environmental improvements. A range of work is being undertaken to ensure we work towards achieving national targets on the quality of the country’s water environmen
22/12/2023
SSE Renewables has supported the upkeep of Lerwick's replica Viking longship, with a donation of £2,500 to a local committee. Over forty years ago the replica Viking longship was built by a local boat builder in Shetland and launched in 1980. The longship is 40ft long excluding the head and tail an
22/12/2023
Morrison Construction's Building Central has donated a stage to a Renfrewshire-based theatre charity for the annual pantomime. The team found themselves with a with an unused stage from another project they were working on, with client Renfrewshire Council putting them in touch with PACE, who were
21/12/2023
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has welcomed a group of construction students at two of their development sites in the west of Scotland. The construction company partnered with West Scotland College to support its Level 5 Foundation Apprenticeship in Construction. Along with regular college visits by a
21/12/2023
Scottish Renewables has announced the launch of a new team to focus on the offshore wind sector – with Crown Estate Scotland's current Director of Marine at the helm. The four-strong team – to be led by Colin Palmer, currently working at the Scottish public body responsible for seabed leasing – wil
21/12/2023
The JR Group's timber frame kit specialists, DC Timber Systems, has been awarded gold status accreditation – the highest rating which can be achieved – by the Structural Timber Association (STA), through its STA Assure scheme. The STA Assure membership and quality standards program, is designed to
21/12/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has hosted a turf-cutting ceremony to mark the launch of work on a new community hub in Orbiston. The hub, which will be located on Babylon Road, will provide modern facilities for Sacred Heart Primary School, Lawmuir Primary School, a Family Learning Centre (0-5 years) an
21/12/2023
Mid Lothian Council has backed an updated five-year business plan for Midlothian Energy Limited (MEL), a joint venture between the council and Vattenfall Heat UK (part of Swedish energy company Vattenfall AB). The plan to develop projects valued at £22 million, includes MEL's flagship initiative to
21/12/2023
Developer CCG (Scotland) has successfully delivered the last phase of an ongoing housing development programme in North Lanarkshire. Tenants are preparing to move into their new homes at Ravenscliff Road, Ravenscraig – the latest to be delivered as part of North Lanarkshire Council's (NLC) ambitiou
20/12/2023
SNIPEF has called for enhanced skills development to match the Scottish Government's £358 million budget investment in home heating upgrades. The Federation's Chief Executive has urged a focus on workforce development to meet ambitious transition goals. Following a budget announcement by the Scott
20/12/2023
Scotsman Developments Ltd has announced the next phase of their exciting proposals for the delivery of a mixed-use development at the former Madras College campus site on Kilrymont Road, St Andrews Following on from proposals that have secured long term use of the former teaching and technical bui
20/12/2023
Dundee City Council completed a total of 506 new housing units in 2023, the second highest completion figure in a ten-year period. According to figures released by the council, this total comprised 198 (39%) affordable housing association completions and 308 (61%) private completions. 76% of the co
20/12/2023
New planning policy designed to protect the countryside from development, has been approved by Moray Council. Councillors The council's Planning and Regulatory Services Committee agreed to continue to use a long-established policy, which is already embedded in Moray's Local Development Plan, to d
20/12/2023
East Lothian Council has announced new measures to support local small businesses in their journey towards sustainable practices and carbon management. Through funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF – Supporting Local Business objectives), the council's Economic Development Team is champ
20/12/2023
East Ayrshire Council has outlined updated plans for a number of strategic sites across Kilmarnock as part of their long term vision for the town. In December 2022, the Council approved a range of early proposals pertaining to the Galleon Centre refurbishment; the repurposing of the site of the mul
20/12/2023
Barratt Developments Scotland – which includes Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Oregon Timber Frame Ltd – is celebrating a year of giving after donating more than £520,000 to good causes across Scotland. Each year, the five-star housebuilder supports a wide range of organisations promoting hea
20/12/2023
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has completed the first phase of significant investment in its electric fleet with the purchase of two new fork lift trucks. The firm, which is one of the largest independent builders' merchants in Scotland's central belt, took delivery of the 80V counter-balan
20/12/2023
Inverness-based Hill-Tec Ltd has announced a new partnership with the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) to give young people an introduction to the world of construction management. Sixteen-year-old Konrad Baczkiewicz, a student at Nairn Academy, is studying for a SCQF6 Foundation Apprenticeship in Bu
20/12/2023
Christmas came early for West Lothian lady Judy Irons who was the lucky winner in local company Taylor Roofs' biggest ever competition giveaway. Anyone who accepted the Bathgate firm's quotes between June and August and went ahead and had a new roof installed was entered into the prize draw, with t
19/12/2023
A new report from the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland, provides a stark outline of the current resourcing issues facing Local Planning Authorities in Scotland. Planning plays a vital role in achieving a zero-carbon economy, increasing resilience to risk, and creating fair, healthy, an
19/12/2023
East Renfrewshire Council has approved an investment of £56 million for ambitious plans to deliver a new Eastwood Park Leisure Centre. The proposal agreed at a full council meeting is to develop a new facility which includes state-of-the-art gym and leisure facilities, a theatre and library. Work
19/12/2023
SSE Renewables has announced the official opening of the 2023 SSE Renewables Community Funds for Kingsmountain and Dunneill wind farms. Opening on Monday, 18 December applications will be accepted until Friday, 26 January 2024 for community-based projects within a 20km radius of the Kingsmountain a
19/12/2023
Morrison Construction's Environment team have successfully completed vital sewerage repair works at the famous Carnoustie Golf Links course following storm damage. Working on behalf of Scottish Water, a 30-metre section of the strategic sewer pipeline serving the local community had been washed awa
19/12/2023
Pagabo has named two of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancies - AtkinsRéalis and Turner & Townsend – as the lead providers for two upcoming Professional Services frameworks. The two frameworks – both of which will go live in April 2024 - provide a framework specifically f
19/12/2023
The Energy Training Academy has completed the delivery of its first flagship Solar PV and Battery training course, with participants full of praise for the programme. Delivered by technical director Ian Edgeworth, the intensive five-day course featured a hybrid mix of classroom theory learning comp
18/12/2023
More than 42,000 jobs are supported by Scotland's renewable energy industry and supply chain, generating over £10.1 billion in output in 2021, according to new figures published today, Monday 18 November. Using the latest data available, Strathclyde University's Fraser of Allander Institute reports
18/12/2023
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has awarded funding of £132,500 to the Cairngorm Canoeing and Sailing School (CCSS), for major upgrade works on its Loch Insch Water Sports facilities. Employing more than 70 people in peak season, CCSS operates from a 15-acre site on the shores of Loch Insch
18/12/2023
The UK's abundance of renewable energy offers it the potential to become a world leader in green hydrogen production, ScottishPower has highlighted following the announcement of the first wave of projects to receive government support for construction and operations. The Department of Energy Securi
18/12/2023
Ten-time world kickboxing champion, Brooke Reeves, has called on women to consider a career in the construction sector as she begins her second year as an apprentice electrician with Glasgow-based construction firm City Building. Brooke (19) recently took home the world champion titles for K-1 Ligh
18/12/2023
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has welcomed an announcement from the UK government, confirming the allocation of funding for the installation of energy efficiency measures and heat pumps in domestic homes, including improving heat networks and the largest wave of the Social Housing Decarbo
18/12/2023
South Ayrshire Council has announced the officially opened of its new super-energy efficient building at Bridge Street Depot in Girvan. Councillors, staff and representatives from the main contractor came together to declare the building officially open on Friday 15 December. The building provides
18/12/2023
North Ayrshire Council's Head of Housing and Public Protection, Yvonne Baulk, has been honoured at the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland Awards for her Excellence in Leadership. This award highlights the quality of leaders in housing who show innovation, vision and collaboration. Yvonne has
18/12/2023
Fife Council has announced the official opening of the newly refurbished play area of Ravenscraigh Park in Kirkcaldy. The council welcomed the successful completion of the £250,000 play area which is a safe environment for children of all ages and abilities and features state of the art equipment i
18/12/2023
East Lothian Council has announced that the Dunbar Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) is now open for applications for local providers of traditional skills training to run courses in 2024/5 and 2025/6. CARS is a partnership between the Council and Historic Environment Scotland (HES) that
18/12/2023
Arc-Tech has welcomed the nomination of two projects they helped deliver for prestigious Scottish Property Awards. The awards is an annual competition that honours the best new buildings in commercial property and real estate from around the country. Projects will compete across 17 categories at a
15/12/2023
Plans have been submitted to a replacement secondary school, car parking, sports pitches and demolition of the existing Nairn Academy. Balfour Beatty has been appointed as the design and build contractor and Reiach And Hall Architects are The Highland Council's agents working in conjunction with th
15/12/2023
The NESS Energy from Waste facility in East Tullos is now fully operational after the successful completion of testing. The plant processes non-recyclable waste from Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray Councils and will produce electricity for the national grid, and heat for a district heating
15/12/2023
The Highland Council has approved a report aimed at unlocking the renewable energy potential in the region. Opportunities highlighted in the report included a number of ways in which community benefits could be developed to deliver better outcomes for the Highlands. During the debate at full Coun
15/12/2023
Renfrewshire Council has announced that Paisley's new £7 million High Street library has officially opened. The Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub is the new home for Paisley Central Library and has been designed as a modern digitally-connected place of learning for all. It is the latest venue to o
15/12/2023
West Lothian Council has approved the development of the council's first Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES). The draft LHEES has identified 14 potential Heat Network Zones across West Lothian. The LHEES is to serve as a long-term strategic framework for the improvement of the energy
15/12/2023
Sustained increased investment is vital if Scottish Water is to tackle the impact climate change is having on the services it provides to customers, its new chief executive has warned. Alex Plant also highlighted that population growth, high inflation and increased public expectations of environmen
14/12/2023
cottishPower Renewables has awarded more than £60 million to support over 5,000 community projects across the UK and Ireland. In reaching the £60m milestone ScottishPower Renewables has supported projects big and small ranging from £2,000 for the Eisteddfod Festival in Wales all the way up to £348,
14/12/2023
Edinburgh Council's Planning Committee is set to consider a final framework for development in the west of the city, following consultation with residents and interested organisations. Development in the west of Edinburgh forms part of the draft City Plan 2030, currently being considered by the Sco
14/12/2023
SSE has welcomed the UK government's announced of contract awards for new low-carbon hydrogen production. The energy provider said that while it was disappointed that its own proposed projects were not successful at this stage, it welcomed this "critical step towards a hydrogen economy". As outli
14/12/2023
The JR Group has announced the successful completion of 48 new homes at Dumbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick, handing over the development to clients, Link Group. The collection of energy-efficient homes which were built for social-rent, include a mix of one- and two-bedroom properties over two six-store
14/12/2023
Aberdeen City Council has approved the outline business cases for the development of a new 1,600 capacity secondary school in Hazlehead and a new St Peter’s Roman Catholic school. Councillors agreed in principle the case to construct the proposed new campus on the current Hazlehead Academy playing
14/12/2023
The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) has welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government's 'Starting a National Conversation on the Heat Transition in Scotland'. Welcoming the increased commitment to incorporating industry expertise into establishing achieva
14/12/2023
Two CCG projects have been announced as finalists for the Scottish Property Awards 2024 – an annual competition that honours the best new buildings in commercial property and real estate from around the country. Projects will compete across 17 categories at a star-spangled awards ceremony on the 24
14/12/2023
Network Rail has announced a programme of repair works at Paisley Gilmour Street Station, due to get underway in January. Specialist engineers will carry out repair works to girders on the underside of the bridge at the station to strengthen the structure and extend its lifespan by another 25 years
14/12/2023
A.C. Whyte, a family owned and award-winning construction firm, is celebrating its 50th anniversary by winning £8 million of new business from six new contracts, all within the last eight weeks. Originating as A.C. Whyte (Slaters & Plasterers) in 1973, the company has consistently delivered top-tie
14/12/2023
The public has been urged to stay safe this Christmas by taking extra care with electrical appliances in their homes. The plea comes from Richard O'Donnell, boss of one of Scotland's leading all-trades reinstatement companies Insurepair, after he was called out to an unprecedented five fire-ravaged
13/12/2023
Network Rail has hosted Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop for the official opening of the newly completed £15 million East Linton Railway Station, as the town re-joined the rail network after almost six decades. The reconnection of East Linton to the national rail network follows completion of work t
13/12/2023
Forestry & Land Scotland's (FLS) has announced a programme of modernisation works for Newtown Nursery – a glasshouse that's almost as big as two football pitches and capable of producing up to 19 million trees a year for planting out into the forests of the future. The modernisation works in 2024 w
13/12/2023
The Scottish Government has been urged to embrace large-scale land use and ownership in order to meet its targets on rural housing, nature and the environment, according to a new report. The report by leading consultancy BiGGAR Economics 'Land: the Role of Scale in Delivering a Just Transition' exa
13/12/2023
Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has hailed the "landmark victory" of member GAP Group Limited in its appeal against HMRC relating to the rate of VAT charged on red diesel provided in plant equipment for hire. The case could have repercussions for the whole plant hire sector where companies
13/12/2023
Fife-based screeding, resin, underfloor heating and consulting specialist, Advanced Traditional Screeding, has become Scotland's first Kiwa UK-approved installer of energystore TLA. Kiwa is an impartial, global testing, inspection, and certification leader whose Installer Assessment and Surveillanc
13/12/2023
Industry-led apprenticeships are "the only way to deliver the future of skills development", SELECT has said has it looks ahead to 2024. The association has joined the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) in welcoming a new report which show
13/12/2023
A total 13,111 hectares of new woodland creation schemes have been approved so far this year, Scottish Forestry has announced, the highest number recorded this century. The positive news demonstrates an immense effort by the agency's staff and all those in the sector involved in handling applicatio
13/12/2023
Network Rail has announced that Dumfries station footbridge will permanently close after the last train through the station on Friday 15 December, to allow for the start of replacement works. The footbridge, which connects platforms one and two at the station, will be taken out of use as engineers
13/12/2023
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has been working hard with Police Scotland's Rural and Acquisitive Crime Unit since the launch of the Scottish Partnership Against Acquisitive Crime (SPAACE) in May this year, aimed at tackling plant and fuel theft across Scotland. This week, following n
13/12/2023
SSE Renewables has announced an investment of £250,000 from its Sustainable Development Fund to support community-led projects across Perth & Kinross. A total of seven projects were successful in this funding round, these include several new community facilities, such as Rannoch Community Trust's l
12/12/2023
The JR Group has announced the launch of works on a milestone housing project for East Lothian Council, marking their first project in the region. The development of 28 new council homes, comprising 24 flats and four homes, located in Tranent, will include a mix of mainstream and specialised housin
12/12/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has welcomed the launch of a major regeneration project for Braidhurst Industrial Estate in Motherwell to provide modern, low carbon accommodation for businesses. The council has appointed Tilbury Douglas to deliver the £6.5 million project, which will create ten new net-z
12/12/2023
A Fife Council committee has approved a major regeneration scheme for council housing in Touch, Dunfermline. The City of Dunfermline Area Committee voted to demolish 94 properties on Law Road and Henryson Road, with agreement to redevelop the site for affordable housing. Over the last few years, t
12/12/2023
A number of major contract awards have been announced by SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission for the delivery of their joint venture project, Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1). EGL1 will see the creation of a 525kV, 2GW HVDC subsea transmission cable from Torness in East Lothian
12/12/2023
The Bught Park improvement project in Inverness has reached another major milestone as lead contractors Clark Contracts arrive on site. The Park is being refurbished with sustainability and the local community in the fore front of the Highland Council's mind, in what will eventually create a year-
12/12/2023
The Scottish Government has published their third Delivery Plan for Scotland's National Transport Strategy – highlighting what is being done to improve travel by road, rail, sea, air and pathway and to help more people access transport. This Delivery Plan contains more than 70 actions, including:
12/12/2023
Seaway7 has been awarded the prestigious Fleming Award of the British Geotechnical Association (BGA), for the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm project, a joint venture partnership between SSE Renewables and TotalEnergies. The Fleming Award is awarded annually by the BGA to recognise excellence in projec
12/12/2023
CCG Group's planned maintenance division, CCG Asset Management, has made "strong progress" in the delivery of a £1.4 million works package on behalf of Paisley Housing Association. The large-scale contract involves bathroom replacements for 245 residences located in the southern area of the town P
12/12/2023
SSE has announced a new partnership with the University of Highlands and Islands (UHI) for a series of collaborative initiatives on delivery research, education and employability to benefit communities across the region. The overall objective of the formal agreement is to ensure that as many of the
12/12/2023
Tilbury Douglas has successfully achieved the National Centre for Diversity's (NCD) full Investors in Diversity Standard, and ranked 18th in the NCD's Top 100 Companies to work for. Achievement of the Standard demonstrates that Tilbury Douglas has not only committed to building a culture of fairnes
11/12/2023
A new sustainable drainage system (SuDS), which uses the natural environment to help reduce the risk of flooding, is being installed in the Milton area of Glasgow. Scottish Water is installing the SuDS at Glentanar Road as a natural way to reduce the amount of surface water entering conventional dr
11/12/2023
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) has marked the first anniversary of the Independent Net Zero Advisory Council (INZAC) – a group of energy industry experts created to bring the voice of customers and stakeholders into the heart of its business has marked its first anniversary. INZAC brings together 15 ext
11/12/2023
The JR Group has commenced work on a new housing development in the village of Croftamie, in rural Stirlingshire, on behalf of its client, Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA). The development is located next to the village's Buchanan Crescent and will include 14 new homes, comprising a mix of
11/12/2023
Central Scotland Green Action Trust has recommended West Lothian Council to support plans to agree a lease with Rosebery Estates Partnership (REP) for a 2.7 hectares site next to Bridgend Primary School and pump track. The site was originally let by the council's predecessor authority, West Lothian
11/12/2023
A new vision for Elgin's South Street will be unveiled by Moray Council and development partners Robertson Property Ltd (RPL) and UHI Moray, at a public exhibition on Saturday 16 December 2023. As part of the Elgin City Centre Masterplan, with the Moray Growth Deal supporting elements of the projec
11/12/2023
South Lanarkshire Council's Development Framework for the Hagshaw Energy Cluster: Planning for Net Zero has won a Scottish Green Energy Award in the Sustainable Development category. Nominated by NatureScot and sponsored by Hitachi Energy, the award was received by members of the project team in at
11/12/2023
Dundee City Council has announced a programme of refurbishment and replacement works for Tay Road Bridge has been successfully completed. The north (Dundee) bound carriageway will reopen on Friday, 15 December, after almost six months of work, meaning the south (Fife) bound carriageway will have al
11/12/2023
East Renfrewshire Council has been awarded Transport Scotland funding to progress five active travel projects across the region. Supported through Sustrans Scotland's Places for Everyone, the programme creates infrastructure that makes it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle for every day jou
11/12/2023
The Highland Council is seeking input on the development of new Biodiversity Planning Guidance to support the implementation of cross-cutting biodiversity policies as set out in National Planning Framework 4. The Guidance aims to provide clarity and certainty for developers on what information is
11/12/2023
Scotland's Towns Partnership (STP) has announced the appointment of Kimberley Guthrie as its new Chief Officer, taking on the permanent post after carrying out the role on an interim basis since the beginning of April. Guthrie is a well-known figure in Scotland's place-making community, having work
08/12/2023
Falkirk Council has approved proposals for major improvement works for the villages of Bonnybridge and Slammannan. The proposals include the allocation of the £1 million Regeneration Fund for works on the former Royal Hotel, Slamannan and the Falkirk Town Centre- Battle of Falkirk signage. Highlig
08/12/2023
The Highland Council has welcomed the progress being made in two key housing development projects at Badenoch and Strathspey in Carrbridge. A new housing development on the site of the former Struan Hotel, Carrbridge has been prepared and works to build Council rental properties has begun. The buil
08/12/2023
East Lothian Council's Planning Committee has granted planning permission in principle for the development of new electricity transmission infrastructure between Skateraw and Branxton. The development by Berwick Bank Windfarm Ltd and SSE Renewables will see the construction and operation of onshore
08/12/2023
NatureScot's Peatland ACTION partnership has awarded Inverclyde Council funding totalling £768,705 for a three-year project to restore an area of peatland larger than 780 football pitches. The Duchal Moor project will restore an area of 788 hectares of drained peatland in Inverclyde in a bid to cut
08/12/2023
Dundee City Council has announced that it has approved a new Net Zero Transition Plan – a strategic commitment aimed at making the organisation net-zero by 2038. The strategic move positions the Council as a leader in the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient body. The plan is centred a
08/12/2023
Scotland's capital has been named the "most climate-conscious place to visit in the world" at the 30th annual World Travel Awards. In recognition of its drive to become a net zero city, Edinburgh was announced as a winner at the awards ceremony at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai, with the city's
07/12/2023
Scottish Water's £35 million state-of-the-art wastewater treatment works in Winchburgh has reached a significant milestone, as it begins to receive and treat flows from across the region. Work began in September 2021 and when fully commissioned the works – which is only the second of its kind in Sc
07/12/2023
The Scottish government has granted Section 36 planning consent for SSE Renewables development of the Clioche onshore wind farm. Cloiche Wind Farm is located on the Glendoe and Garrogie Estates, adjacent to the operational Stronelairg Wind Farm and Glendoe Hydroelectric Scheme, approximately 11 kil
07/12/2023
Network Rail has announced that work has not begun on three railway bridges in Hairmyres as part of the East Kilbride enhancement project. This activity marks the start of the wider engineering works on the £139.8m electrification project as part of a Scottish Government investment to decarbonise p
07/12/2023
North of Scotland high voltage electricity network operator, Perth-based SSEN Transmission, has won three awards at this year's IAM Asset Management Excellence Awards in London. Hosted by the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), the annual event takes place to acknowledge and celebrate the outstand
07/12/2023
Scottish construction businesses continue to struggle with late payments, payment reductions and unresolved disputes, according to a new survey from the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV). Despite government and industry efforts to address financial challenges in the sector, the poll hig
07/12/2023
Watkin Jones Group has submitted a planning application for new high-quality student homes on the site of Portcullis House at Charing Cross in Glasgow. Submitted to Glasgow City Council, the proposal outlines the development of new student homes at the former HMRC building on India Street. If conse
07/12/2023
Barratt Developments has contributed more than £355.5 million to the Scottish economy, alongside supporting 4,556 jobs, completing 1,951 new homes and creating 32ha of green space. The largest UK housebuilder also reinforced its commitment to creating homes for nature as well as people. The busines
07/12/2023
Argyll and Bute Council has approved new funding to safeguard two historic Lochgilphead buildings, in the heart of the town's Conservation Area. Councillors have given the green light to investment of £534,955.38 to carry out essential repair and conservation work at 2-4 Argyll Street and 6-10 Argy
07/12/2023
North Ayrshire Council's ambitious plans to transform the Harbourside area of Irvine have taken a significant step forward as councillors approved a Masterplan for the 'Great Harbour' proposals. The Masterplan sets out the vision for how the area can be developed and improved using £14 million of A
07/12/2023
Glasgow's efforts to tackle the climate crisis have been recognised at ground-breaking talks about the role of cities at COP28. The critical roles cities and local leaders must play in reducing emissions and driving national and international efforts to make communities climate resilient are becomi
06/12/2023
GRAHAM has been awarded a £22.68 million contract for upgrade works to Aurs Road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns, Glasgow, on behalf of East Renfrewshire Council. Working in collaboration with the council, the project is set to commence on the 8th January 2024, with the route set to be transform
06/12/2023
CCG (Scotland) has officially started work on a new 41 home development in Almarnock in Glasgow's east end on behalf of Thenue Housing. Work has begun at the location not far from Dalmarnock railway station on a gap site which will create 22 houses and 19 flats. The development, located on Connal
06/12/2023
A planning application has been submitted for the construction and delivery of onshore electricity transmission infrastructure on behalf of Berwick Bank Windfarm Ltd and SSE Renewables. The proposal forms the onshore transmission infrastructure for the offshore Berwick Bank Wind Farm, off St Abb's
06/12/2023
The Highland Council has partnered with Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), and the Lochaber Chamber of Commerce for a transformative dynamic masterplan for the future of Fort William's town centre. The masterplan has been developed by the joint initiative as the next steps involving a series o
06/12/2023
Shetland Islands Council has called for input on the first stages of the creation of a masterplan for the Lerwick Lanes area. Edinburgh-based 7N Architects have been appointed by the council to create a masterplan for the Lerwick Lanes area. An online questionnaire aims to gather comments on how th
06/12/2023
North Lanarkshire Council is continuing is programme of delivering new affordable housing, as a new project gets underway in Wishaw. Housing Convener, Councillor Michael McPake, paid a visit to the house building projects to see the progress being made in delivering the new supply programme. The s
05/12/2023
Fife Council has announced that it will progress the development of a new state-of-the-art community hub for Templehall in Kirkcaldy. Councillors have approved the £15 million project which will replace the existing community centre, local office, Argos Centre and library service. Council Leader a
05/12/2023
Glasgow has been awarded Scottish Government Place Fund of £2.242 million. The projects supported by this funding are: the Fossil Grove Trust (pictured above, up to £450,000); the B-listed Mosesfield House in Springburn Park (up to £400,000); designs for some projects in the Liveable Neighbourhood
05/12/2023
The JR Group (JR) has announced that work has begun on a key redevelopment project in Paisley, comprising 48 new, energy-efficient flats for social rent in the town's East Lane. JR commenced works on the brownfield site of the former Arnold Clark garage which has since been demolished, on behalf of
05/12/2023
Homes for Scotland (HFS), the home building sector representative body, has announced the appointment of Kevin Murphy as its new Head of Planning. With a career spanning more than twenty years, Kevin joins from Persimmon Homes where he was Planning Manager, leading on planning applications, underta
05/12/2023
CCG has announced the successful completion of Paisley's new £7 million home of library services – bringing back into use a formerly vacant unit at the heart of the town's High Street. The Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub is the new home for Paisley Central Library and has been designed as a moder
05/12/2023
Summers-Inman has expanded its Scottish operation with the creation of a specialist damp and mould assessment team. Working closely with local authorities, housing associations, registered social landlords and government departments, the firm has undertaken more than 250 damp and mould assessment s
05/12/2023
Highland Council's Climate Change Committee has recommended the approval of a new Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and Delivery Plan. The current LHEES activity is funded by the Scottish Government. Changeworks have been commissioned to support the Council with the Stage 1-8 develo
05/12/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has unveiled draft Town Action Plan proposals for Kilsyth, Bellshill and Shotts. Inviting input communities and stakeholders on the proposals, the draft plans can be viewed at local libraries and on the council website. Craig McIntyre, Project Manager, said: "It's importa
05/12/2023
North Ayrshire Council has unveiled its Sustainable North Ayrshire Strategy, an innovative proposal to address climate change over the next four years. The strategy for 2024-2027 is a set of actions that explain how the Council will focus on fulfilling its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emis
05/12/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced a new innovative approach to career development as the city continues to build its future energy workforce. The Council will work with employers in the energy sector to strengthen educational links and help pupils learn about the industry, careers, and the variou
04/12/2023
SSEN Transmission has announced that it will create 400 new jobs across the north of Scotland over the next 12 months and has outlined ambitious plans to contribute to the development of 200 properties. The plans are being developed as part of the legacy of its Pathway to 2030 £20bn investment prog
04/12/2023
Scotland's Railway has hosted a celebration event to mark the official opening of Port Glasgow station's £5m footbridge and lifts. The new footbridge allows passengers a safe route over the railway, with lifts providing step-free access to and from the platforms. The lift on platform 2 elevates to
04/12/2023
Leading Scottish housebuilder, Springfield Properties, has announced that it has signed a binding agreement for the sale of approximately 45 acres of land for £4.2 million. The land, which equates to 190 plots, is fully owned by the Group, such that the cash inflow to the Group will be £4.2m. Th
04/12/2023
National Pride (St Ninians) has proposed a new environmentally sensitive mixed-use Eco-Wellness and Leisure Park development at the site of the former St Ninians open cast mine, next to Kelty and Kingseat in Fife. The aim of the Eco-Wellness and Leisure Park is to promote health and wellness within
04/12/2023
The national skills agency, Skills Development Scotland (SDS), has published a new report on the investment, skills demand and current training support for Scotland's move to net zero. 'CESAP Pathfinder: An Evidence Based Approach to Supporting the Transition to Net Zero' states that green investme
04/12/2023
Scottish industry will play a key role in the transition to net zero, First Minister Humza Yousaf has said industry. Speaking at the Heriot Watt University campus in Dubai to businesses who are attending COP28 as part of a delegation to showcase their expertise, he said Scotland is an investment de
04/12/2023
Network Rail has announced the completion of works to replace a bridge on a key walking route over the railway near Balgray Reservoir in East Renfrewshire. The £2.9m project saw the old concrete bridge, which had stood for around 50 years, demolished and replaced as it had neared the end of its nat
04/12/2023
Viking Wind Farm has been named 'Best Community Engagement Strategy' at this year's Scottish Green Energy Awards for its work with young people across Shetland. Part of SSE Renewables' flagship project, Viking's Community Engagement Strategy considers young people in Shetland as a priority stakehol
04/12/2023
Scottish Water have successfully delivered a second flood protect project in Greenock, in an ongoing £2.5 million flood alleviation scheme in Inverclyde. A separate scheme to reline a section of the local sewer is to be carried out using the same road traffic management arrangements that have been
04/12/2023
Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes North Scotland have supported Look Good Feel Better, a charity dedicated to improving the physical appearance and overall wellbeing of people living with cancer. The £1,500 donation will enable an additional 30 people undergoing treatment for cancer in the area
01/12/2023
Dundee City Councillors are set to consider two new strategic plans, which will drive the future direction of housing in the city. Both the Housing Asset Management Strategy and the Energy Efficiency and Net Zero Strategy acknowledge the serious and accelerating environmental, social and economic c
01/12/2023
Plans have been submitted to redevelop the Herdmanflat Hospital site in Haddington. The masterplan for the site was amended to take on board many points raised during the consultation, which included direct engagement with key local groups, a series of drop-in events for members of the public and a
01/12/2023
A new £28 million school in Torry has officially opened. Aberdeen City Council's Greyhope School and Community Hub, which welcomed pupils for the first time at the start of November, replaces Walker Road School. It has room for up to 434 primary pupils and 100 Early Learning and Nursery places, and
01/12/2023
New grants have been announced to repair historic buildings in Renfrewshire villages. Renfrewshire Council has invested £250,000 in establishing the Historic Buildings in Villages Grants. There are three grants available to help owners maintain and repair their village buildings built before 1945
01/12/2023
Fife Council has approved plans to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and switch to climate friendly heating systems across the region. Councillors on the Cabinet Committee gave the go-ahead to Fife's Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and Delivery Plan, which aims to create
01/12/2023
A cutting-edge technology that is revolutionising the maintenance of wind turbine blades has won a top prize the Scottish Green Energy Awards. Geo-Structural, whose SQYFlex blade access platform allows turbine technicians to carry out blade maintenance in adverse weather conditions, scooped the Bes
01/12/2023
Clackmannanshire Council has been awarded £310,000 from the Scottish Government's Place Based Investment Fund (PBIF). Following the funding allocation, the council has agreed to support five projects in the region – the Carsebridge Cultural Campus, Menstrie Cycle Path lighting, Menstrie Active Trav
01/12/2023
Works are currently underway at the new Maybole Skatepark in South Ayrshire. Over £224,000 is being invested on the project to ensure the new wheeled zone is one of the best in the country. Local community groups were consulted during the planning stage and their suggestions incorporated into the
