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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for September 2023
29/09/2023
Regeneration specialist Summix Capital has submitted a planning application to deliver a mixed-use development on a brownfield site at Central Quay, Glasgow. This major urban renewal project continues the regeneration of the Clyde riverside and comprises a vacant 4.43-acre site adjacent to the exis
29/09/2023
The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has committed over £445 million of long-term strategic investment since it was established in 2021. Publishing its second full year account, the SNIB has also attracted a further £703 million from other sources, ensuring the Scottish economy has benefitt
29/09/2023
The Scottish and Welsh governments have made a joint call for the establishment of a new four nations summit on reaching net zero. The joint letter, co-signed by Scotland's Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan and Wales' Minister for Climate Change Julie James, follows the Prime Minister's speech on cl
29/09/2023
Network Rail has announced that it will host a public engagement event on Wednesday 11 October to highlight proposals for Hairmyres and East Kilbride stations. Ahead of submitting a Prior Approval Notice with South Lanarkshire Council for the works, the event is being held at the Plaza Mall (outsid
29/09/2023
The Scottish government has announced its commitment to publish a strategy for the delivery of a fair and just transition away from fossil fuels by next Summer. Energy Minister Gillian Martin announced the timeline as the consultation responses to the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan,
29/09/2023
A new active travel path along the Water of Leith to Balerno has been officially opened by Patrick Harvie, Minister for Active Travel. Part of plans to improve the National Cycle Network Route 75, the project used recycled tires, and aims to create a safe and attractive shared-use path for p
29/09/2023
Summix Capital has submitted plans to deliver a mixed-use development on a brownfield site at Central Quay, Glasgow. This major urban renewal project continues the regeneration of the Clyde riverside and comprises a vacant 4.43-acre site adjacent to the existing high-quality office building of 80,0
29/09/2023
Longniddry Village in East Lothian has been named 'Development of the Year' at the annual Herald Property Awards 2023. The awards ceremony took place on Thursday 28 September at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central, bringing leading property experts from across Scotland together to shine a ligh
29/09/2023
Scottish Borders Council and the Borderlands Partnership have approved a business case aimed at securing investment from the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal for new business infrastructure in Coldstream. The council has previously approved the full business case for a project to deliver three mod
29/09/2023
North Lanarkshire has made significant progress in a transformation strategy, with new community hubs, active travel routes, digital connectivity and new-build housing being developed. The council will invest around £1.3 billion across the region until 2025/26. Councillor Jim Logue, Leader of the
28/09/2023
CCG (Scotland) has hosted representatives from Glasgow City Council during an official visit to a new, 46-home development in the west end of the city. Convenor for Housing Councillor Kenny McLean, Councillor Patricia Ferguson along with colleagues from Glasgow City Councils' Neighbourhoods, Regene
28/09/2023
Morrison Construction has announced the successful completion of the £12 million Arbroath (Brothock Water) Flood Protection Scheme. with Minister for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition, Máiri McAllan, officially opening the facility at a ceremony at St Vigeans. The scheme was designed to reduc
28/09/2023
Clark Contracts has been appointed to deliver a new £10 million retail development in Aberdeen. Knight Property Group (Knight) has appointed Clark as the main contractor on the 25,000 sq ft Aberdeen store for national improvements giant Wickes. Knight has commenced on site with the construction of
28/09/2023
Glasgow City Council has announced the approval of a new Investment Strategy built on ethical investment principles. The new Investment Strategy will run until 2030 and aligns with the Glasgow Economic Strategy in its aims of delivering enhanced productivity and inclusive economic growth while tack
28/09/2023
ScottishPower is making steady progress on its goal to help deliver decarbonisation and its £6.7 billion investment plan to 2025. The energy provider has published its half-year report for 2023, a period in which its ScottishPower Renewables business formalised its biggest ever contract award of £1
28/09/2023
An innovative project that improves the health of homes and tenants from Stirling Council's Housing Service has been named as a finalist in the COSLA 2023 Excellence Awards. The Healthier Homes project sees environmental sensors installed in a growing number of council properties. These monitor air
28/09/2023
Maxi Construction has secured a place on The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) Minor Works Framework. The Livingston-based contractor has been appointed to the Low Value (£50k-£500k) and Medium Value (£500k-£1.5m) Lots for various health board areas throughout central and sout
28/09/2023
Aberdeenshire Council is calling for applications for funding to support community organisations develop new Local Places Plans (LPPs). LPPs form a key part of the Scottish Government's new planning system, the scheme has been introduced to increase community involvement in the planning and spatial
28/09/2023
Fife Council is progressing its commitment to addressing road improvement backlogs with an additional investment of £3.5 million. The additional money will be used to help deal with a backlog of repairs that built up through last winter. Fife's entire road network was inspected and more than 10,000
28/09/2023
Falkirk Council and the Green Action Trust have partnered for the delivery of a programme of woodland improvement and creation across the region. The ambitious Lower Braes Urban Woodlands Project got underway in 2021 and sets out to enhance the resilience, amenity and conservation value of woodland
27/09/2023
Glasgow City Council provided almost £7.7 million for repair and maintenance of private homes across the city in the 2022/23 financial year. Provided from the Private Sector Housing Grant programme, over £2.3m went towards disabled adaptation and care and repair (including £145,000 supplementary fu
27/09/2023
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) and Changeworks have signed a new strategic partnership agreement, aimed at accelerating and improving retrofit in Scotland. The new agreement will support ongoing collaboration between the two organisations throughout 2024 and beyond. This stren
27/09/2023
West Dunbartonshire Council has appointed CCG(Scotland) for a new housing development on the site of a former Clydebank care home. The supported living development will provide 19 homes, comprising of cottage and tenement flats and terraced bungalows. The Council's tendering committee agreed last
27/09/2023
Barratt Developments Scotland site manager, Iain MacLaren, has been named Site Manager of the Year at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Scotland Awards. MacLaren is site manager at the homebuilder's Culloden West development near Inverness and beat off stiff competition to scoop the top go
27/09/2023
Localised training is restrictive and not practical for what is traditionally a transient workforce, two industry bodies have warned SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) have warned that training must remain on a national level – and insist it is essential to take a "one nation" appr
27/09/2023
BEAR Scotland's A702 Westwater Bridge Emergency Scour Remediation works has been named Best Small Project 2023 at this year's Scottish Civil Engineering (SCE) Awards. The SCE Awards celebrate outstanding civil engineering achievement in Scotland and have grown into the highest honour for engineerin
27/09/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has welcomed Housing Minister, Paul McLennan, to the site of an innovative new housing development, designed to help reduce carbon emissions and meet the country's ambitious net zero targets. Designed by Coltart Earley, Brandon Street is located in Motherwell's busy town c
27/09/2023
The Highland Council has issued a reminder to local business that there is still time to apply for funding to develop their "green skills". At the start of September The Highland Council, with support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, launched the Highland Skills Challenge Fund to support busines
27/09/2023
Network Rail has announced the successful completion of a £1 million programme of track replacement works near Dalmuir Station. The investment works included upgrading the track through the 127-year-old Dalmuir twin tunnels, which carry the railway underneath the Forth & Clyde Canal, renewal of swi
27/09/2023
SSE Renewables has launched a public consultation on a potential Dogger Bank D, proposed fourth phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm. Dogger Bank D is a potential new fourth phase of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm, the world's largest offshore wind farm, which is currently under construction. The project team
26/09/2023
Network Rail has welcomed nine young people to the first Levenmouth Rail Link Rail Skills Academy. The Skills Academy, which will run for nine weeks, is part of the £116m Scottish Government-funded project to reconnect Leven to the mainline rail network. It's part of the project's ambition to leav
26/09/2023
Glasgow City Council has announced the launch of a new environmental apprenticeship scheme. The council is seeking younger city residents with a passion for protecting the environment and promoting biodiversity to embark on a new three year Climate Ready Environmental Apprenticeship. Sixty apprent
26/09/2023
Scottish Water has reached a key stage in its ongoing million pound project to tackle sewer flooding in Bridge of Weir. From Monday 9 October, engineers will begin work on a key phase of the scheme with the installation of upgraded pipework along a short section of Main Street. The works are expect
26/09/2023
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has awarded funding of more than £100,000 to accelerate plans to deliver major floating offshore wind contracts and large-scale energy projects. Shetland-based engineering alliance, Norn, has been awarded a total of £101,500. The alliance combines the expertis
26/09/2023
International law firm CMS has announced the appointment of a new partner in their Infrastructure, Construction and Energy (ICE) Disputes practice in Edinburgh. Fenella Mason joins from Burness Paull, where she led the firm's Construction and Projects team for 13 years. Fenella has over 30 years'
26/09/2023
The number of Forestry Grant Scheme approvals to date this year has already exceeded the total number issued in 2022, as Scottish Forestry continues its drive to improve woodland creation across Scotland. To date this year, a total of 11,200 hectares of forestry schemes have been given the green li
26/09/2023
Argyll's St Conan's Kirk has been awarded almost £94,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, as part of a UK wide heritage investment. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded a total of £12.2 million to secure the future of 12 historic properties across the UK, from Argyll and Cardiff t
26/09/2023
Fife Council has announced an investment of £50,000 to improve the pedestrian zone on Kirkcaldy’s High Street. Under the works, the council will install automatic rising bollards at the west end of the zone to improve road safety in the area due to the stretch being persistently used as a thoroughf
26/09/2023
The Highland Council has announced that work is now complete on ten new homes at Dulnain Bridge Badenoch & Strathspey. With a range of two-to four-bedroom homes available across the site, the demand for the development has attracted a wide demographic, providing much needed social and mid-market ho
26/09/2023
Balfour Beatty Project Manager, Liam Browne, has featured in Chemistry World discussing the company's role in the two year operation to remove radioactive particles from the foreshore at Dalgety Bay in Fife, Scotland. In the article, Liam highlights the scale of the operation, providing insight int
25/09/2023
West Dunbartonshire Council has granted planning permission for a new energy efficient housing development in Bonhill. The 26-home site, in Pappert, will include six Passivhaus homes in a first for the region, alongside a further 20 net zero homes built to the Silver Standard for Energy Efficiency.
25/09/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has announced funding of £283,000 to support 13 projects under its Coastal Communities Challenge Fund to deliver a range of benefits along the coastline. The council distributes revenues generated by Crown Estate Scotland, with applications being assessed and approved by NESFL
25/09/2023
Dundee City Council's Fair Work, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee is to consider how to use almost £200,000 on environmental improvements in the Perth Road district centre. The committee will consider a tender for work to enhance the area at its next meeting. This would take place at th
25/09/2023
The Scottish government and the onshore wind industry has agreed a new deal outlining how they will work together to deliver onshore wind farms quickly, sustainably and to the benefit of both local communities and Scotland's net-zero target. The Onshore Wind Sector Deal sets out a series of key mea
25/09/2023
NI-headquartered construction firm, Farrans, has won two Scottish Civil Engineering Awards for engineering excellence in the built environment in Scotland. Edinburgh Trams to Newhaven, which was delivered in a JV with Sacyr as SFN for the City of Edinburgh Council, won the Infrastructure Award for
25/09/2023
The £420 million transformation of the Port of Aberdeen has been officially opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. Already an economic powerhouse for the region, independent analysis forecast that when the expanded Port of Aberdeen reaches its full potential the port's Gross Value Added c
25/09/2023
Holmes Miller has been granted planning permission for a new community campus in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire that will bring together two primary schools, a nursery and ASN provision with a host of community facilities, including a library. Designed to meet industry-leading Passivhaus requirements
25/09/2023
McLaughlin & Harvey has announced the successful completion of a new modern outdoor classroom for Bright Horizons Day Care Centre. The site team from their Leuchars Station (MOD) project carried out the work as part of McLaughlin & Harvey's commitment to supporting their local communities. Bright
25/09/2023
Network Rail has announced two weekends of around-the-clock works as part of a £2.5m investment to renew elements of the Finnieston tunnel in Glasgow. Over the two weekends in October, engineers will carry out masonry and steelwork repairs to the 137-year-old structure, as well as waterproofing the
25/09/2023
Construction firm GRAHAM has scooped a Remediation Award at the Scottish Civil Engineering Awards for its work on the Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) Store Extension at Dounreay. Hosted by Scottish Broadcaster Arlene Stuart, the annual awards ceremony took place on Friday 22nd at The Caves in Edinbu
22/09/2023
Network Rail has secured Listed Building Consent for a programme of access improvement works at Dumfries Station. Dumfries and Galloway Council's Planning Applications Committee approved the construction of a new footbridge with lifts allowing step-free access to both station platforms. Dumfries s
22/09/2023
The Scottish Government has approved a new deal for the establishment of a specialist hub for the recycling and repurposing of wind turbine blades. Scotland has committed to the development of at least one hub by 2030 as part of the Onshore Wind Sector Deal. The Deal lays out how the Government an
22/09/2023
North Ayrshire Council has granted planning permission for the development of a new educational and community campus in Ardrossan. Part of the redevelopment of the North Shore site, the new campus will create a range of educational and leisure opportunities for residents in an innovative and sustai
22/09/2023
West Lothian Council is seeking input for the preparation of a new Local Development Plan (LDP). The council will host a series of informal information events – 'We Need to Talk About LDP 2 - The Next West Lothian Local Development Plan' – at a range of venues across the region. The consultations
22/09/2023
Redpath Construction has been appointed to the NHS National Services Scotland - Scottish Minor Building Works Framework. The Framework will see the delivery of critical NHS Estate improvement projects ranging from £500,000 to £4 Million. Welcoming the announcement, Redpath said: "We are particular
22/09/2023
A new Willie Mackie Skills Hub, a flexible learning space that can respond to emerging technologies, has been officially opened at Ayrshire College. The new skills hun will allow Ayrshire College to offer vocational training in sustainable and SMART technologies alongside traditional construction t
22/09/2023
Dumfries and Galloway Council has approved plans for the development and delivery of a new £48 million state-of-the-art education facility. Part of the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP), the council has partnered with hub South West Scotland to deliver the new Dumfries High School, which
22/09/2023
Nature restoration and conservation projects across Scotland are being supported with £3.6 million in government funding throughout 2023. The funding is being awarded through the Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland (FIRNS) is co-funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnersh
22/09/2023
Network Rail has announced the successful installation of a new footbridge at Cameron Bridge station, as part of the £116m Levenmouth Rail Link development. The project was the latest step in the Scottish Government-funded scheme which will see passenger trains return to the Levenmouth branch line
22/09/2023
ScottishPower has been announced as the title sponsor of the 2023 Scottish Women's Football Awards, following the green energy firms historic investment as as Principal Partner of both the Scottish Women's Premier League and Scottish Women's Football. The ScottishPower Scottish Women's Football Awa
21/09/2023
Dundee City Council has been recommended to approved further investment funding of £1.25 million to progress the Broughty Ferry to Monifieth Active Travel Project. The Fair Work, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee are to discuss establishing a tender process for the delivery of components
21/09/2023
Aberdeenshire Council is seeking input on two design options for a proposed active travel bridge across the River Deveron. Consultants Arcadis and Moxon have been involved in the Sustrans-funded design brief work for the proposed active travel bridge and will be on hand to provide information on th
21/09/2023
SELECT's new electric vehicle (EV) charge point installation course has been awarded Level 7 rating on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). The prestigious rating has been awarded by the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) for the one-day Electric Vehicle Charging Installat
21/09/2023
Barratt Developments Scotland have hosted pupils from an Aberdeen primary school to explore new gardening skills. Barratt worked with landscaping company, Life Landscaping, to host an educational gardening session for primary five pupils from Charleston School, at its nearby new homes development,
21/09/2023
The Scottish Government is seeking to appoint a new Chair for the Scottish Land Commission to support its drive towards a fairer Scotland as the nation approaches a decisive time in its land reform journey. The public body, charged with advising on land ownership and use across the country, is enco
21/09/2023
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) Wood Recycling Association (WRA) have been working to provide new guidance for the sector following the removal of RPS250. The NFRC and WRA explains that if the roofs were installed between the years of 1950 and 2007, then they need to provide s
20/09/2023
ScottishPower has welcomed more than 60 new students to its 'Year in Industry' programme this month, its largest ever intake. Based across ScottishPower's UK operations, the programme offers recent school leavers, undergraduates and recent graduates a chance to work for a company at the heart of th
20/09/2023
Glasgow City Council (GCC) has adopted the Local Development Framework (LDF) for the South Central area. Following an extensive consultation with residents, businesses and stakeholders, the South Central LDF identifies key issues and opportunities in the area, setting the vision and framework for f
20/09/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has committed to delivering 2,570 new homes over the next five years, in an update to its Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2024/25-2028/29. To help meet local housing need, new priorities have been identified and were approved at a recent Housing Committee. A furth
20/09/2023
McLaughlin & Harvey (McL&H) has announced that they have become signatories of the Sustainable Glasgow Green Economy Hub Charter. The Charter is a commitment by leading businesses and employers in Scotland's largest city, and host of COP26, to take action within their own organisations and sectors
20/09/2023
Perth-based Realise Energy Services (RES) has announced the launch of a new partnership with Rockpool Investments, a private equity firm based in London. Rockpool Investments has made a multi-million pound investment for a significant stake in RES, supporting its turbines portfolio through the prov
20/09/2023
The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS), the representative body for the sector across the UK, has announced the winners of the FIS Scottish Awards – a celebration of the exceptional work and diverse range of projects carried out in Scotland. The awards event at the Grand Central Glasgow, was host
20/09/2023
ETZ has unveiled plans to build a new Energy Transition Skills Hub, a state-of-the-art facility to help 1,000 people into energy-transition focused jobs. As the focal point of ETZ's Skills Campus, the education campus will be one of five specialist campuses being developed across the Energy Transit
20/09/2023
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced the second edition of its groundbreaking Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment (WLCA) standard. First published in 2017 for the UK's built environment sector, the 2023 edition is a new global version of the standard
20/09/2023
Persimmon Homes West Scotland has announced plans for the development of 426 new homes, following the purchase of a site at Byrehill Grange. With planning permission already in place, the Byrehill Grange development, will offer a variety of much-needed two- to four-bedroom energy-efficient new home
20/09/2023
The Energy Training Academy has announced that it has started work on the first net zero home of its kind in Scotland. A one-bedroom bungalow, the property is housed within the 12,000 sq ft. training centre in Dalkeith and once finished it will comprise a kitchen, living-room and bathroom, all kitt
19/09/2023
The world's largest collection of whisky could be set to move to Scotland, pending the approval of a proposed global headquarters for Scotch Whisky Investments (SWI). The international whisky asset management business, SWI is seeking to relocate its headquarters from Sassenheim outside Amsterdam to
19/09/2023
South Lanarkshire Council has launched a new website to showcase the "bold vision for Scotland's first and biggest new town". The East Kilbride masterplan envisages radical changes to the use of the town centre amid the decline of in-person shopping, and aims to create a mix of urban living and civ
19/09/2023
SSEN Transmission has announced a new series of webinars to share information on their plans to upgrade the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. The £10 billion 'Pathway to 2030' programme of upgrades involves creating new electricity transmission infrastructure across the
19/09/2023
The Highland Council has announced an extension of the deadline for applications to the first allocation round of its 2023/24 Nature Restoration Funding. Eligible applicants can apply for between £2,000 - £25,000 towards nature restoration projects until 12 noon on Wednesday 4 October 2023. Chair
19/09/2023
Network Rail has announced a programme of maintenance works on the East Coast Main Line between Lamberton and Reston. Along a seven-mile stretch of line Network Rail engineers will work around-the-clock to clear trees and vegetation from adjacent land within the railway boundary between Wednesday 2
19/09/2023
The Scottish government is considering new proposals to enhance broadband connection speeds in new homes. A three month consultation has been launched to gather views about the proposed regulations and how they would be implemented. The proposals would amend building regulations to require develop
19/09/2023
McTaggart Construction has been appointed to deliver a major new housing development in Glasgow. McTaggart are onsite and work is underway to 86 houses and 50 flats for the New Avenue Living fund managed by PfP Capital, on behalf of the Swan Group. Swan Group was able to successfully redesign the
19/09/2023
Aberdeen-based Wood Group is to help a major UK energy firm clear around 67,000 hours of maintenance backlog and inventory saving worth £270 million, through its digital maintenance optimisation solution, maintAI. Combining artificial intelligence, technical expertise, and decades of asset knowledg
19/09/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has announced the start of construction work on new multi-purpose building in Ellon, comprising a new family resource centre, library, and council office. The two-storey £11.4 million development on part of the former Ellon Academy site at Bridge Street seeks to create a 'civ
19/09/2023
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has celebrated the stars of Scotland's built environment, with construction leaders from across the country gathering for their annual awards ceremony. Seven built environment professionals were awarded for their contribution towards the industry at the ce
18/09/2023
Scottish Water has welcomed Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes to mark the official launch of a new Water Treatment Works at Invermoriston, on the banks of Loch Ness. The MSP was joined by members of the Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston communities and main supply chain partners, to celebrat
18/09/2023
Network Rail has announced a programme of track and drainage works on the East Coast Main Line in Scotland, with an investment of £5.7 million. The works will see 820 yards of drainage improvements at various locations between Reston and Drem will be completed to stabilise an embankment. Engineers
18/09/2023
City Gate Construction (CGC) has announced the launch of four fire station upgrade projects in south and Central Scotland Two of the largest projects will see CGC replace the roofs of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s bases in New Galloway in Kirkcudbrightshire and Gretna in Dumfriesshire. I
18/09/2023
Muir Construction has been appointed to begin the first phase of a new £20 million "Cathedral of Whisky" on behalf of Ardgown Distillery. Muir has been awarded a £7m contract for the first stage of the development of Inverclyde's first zero-carbon whisky distillery. The contract is expected to last
18/09/2023
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has welcomed the successful completion of remediation works to remove radioactive particles and prevent future contamination at the foreshore at Dalgety Bay. The works were carried out by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and its contrac
18/09/2023
AC Whyte Managing Director, Jennifer Phin, has been appointed to the board of BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation). Thirteen new board appointments have been announced by BE-ST as part of their mission to fast-track the transition of the built environment to zero carbon. The group of
18/09/2023
West Lothian Council has announced plans to install solar panels at the West Lothian Civic Centre, as part of an ongoing scheme to reduce energy usage across public buildings in the region. The West Lothian Civic Centre is the largest partnership centre in Scotland and home to Scottish Courts, Proc
18/09/2023
BT Group has announced the official openings of its new state-of-the-art hub in Glasgow, reaffirming the company's commitment to Scotland. The Clydeside building, known as Alexander Bain House, has reopened following the completion of a multi-million refurbishment. Alexander Bain House first opene
18/09/2023
Persimmon Homes has hosted MSP and leader of the Scottish Labour Party, Anas Sarwar, to the site of their Castle Gardens development. During the site visit, Mr Sarwar met with Persimmon apprentices to hear how they are growing their skills and gaining valuable experience of the housing sector. Th
18/09/2023
Pat Munro has announced a major expansion of its operations in Moray, with the successful acquisition of quarries at Spey Bay, Elgin, Buckie and Keith. Currently one of the largest independent suppliers of aggregates and ready-mix concrete across the Highlands the new acquisitions will allow Pat Mu
15/09/2023
Scottish Water has announced that it has officially broken ground on a pioneering new type of hydro energy generation scheme at Whiteadder Reservoir, East Lothian. As part of its work to reduce carbon emissions, the hydro energy generation scheme is fed by a siphon and is believed to be the first o
15/09/2023
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) and the University of Edinburgh are to conduct a series of tests to determine the potential for floating platforms that can be used by both offshore wind and wave energy devices. WES, a subsidiary of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), is running the tests at the univ
15/09/2023
New guidance setting out how some of Scotland's more than 42,000 long term empty homes can be used to help to tackle the housing emergency, has been published by the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP). Developed in partnership with Arneil Johnston, Scotland's foremost specialist housing consul
15/09/2023
Norwegian electric vehicle (EV) charging company, Zaptec, has secured landmark multi-year deals with three Scottish housebuilders to supply charging infrastructure for new developments. Property developers Whiteburn Projects, Kirkwood Homes and Cala Group all of which will now use the Zaptec Go cha
15/09/2023
Glasgow City Council has approved compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) for three flats in Ibrox and the off-market disposal of a derelict building in Laurieston. The CPOs and off-market disposal will allow the council to progress plans for the development of new social housing. The compulsory purchas
15/09/2023
The JR Group has announced the launch of a new housing development in Stirling, creating a collection of modern energy-efficient homes in the city. The development marks JR Group's first partnership with Stirling Council and will see them deliver a number of one- and two-bedroom cottage flats to re
15/09/2023
Connect Modular has joined the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), strengthening its collaboration with housing associations across Scotland. Operating from its manufacturing facility in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Connect Modular's construction team is currently delivering a 101-home d
15/09/2023
The Highland Council has announced its decision to proceed with the proposed Academy Street redevelopment plans. Council project officers will now finalise the proposed design with required amendments. The council will also continue to discuss the project with stakeholders and prepare appropriate e
15/09/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has approved planning permission for the development of a new community hub in Orbiston. The new facility, located on Babylon Road, will provide modern facilities for Sacred Heart Primary School, Lawmuir Primary School, a Family Learning Centre (0-5 years) and a community
15/09/2023
Barratt Developments has welcomed a site visit by East Kilbride MP, Lisa Cameron, in celebration of its site manager’s Pride in the Job Quality Award win. Jackton Hall Site Manager, Michael Hastings, received the Pride in the Job Quality Award, known as the 'Oscars of the housebuilding industry', f
14/09/2023
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) and the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) have signed a formal agreement for a new nationwide network of advanced engineering, manufacturing, and learning hubs. The strategic partnership will enable best-in-practice knowled
14/09/2023
The Port of Aberdeen has secured funding from the UK government for a multi-million pound project to design and deliver the first large-scale landside and vessel-side shore power system in Scotland. The demonstrator project, 'Shore Power in Operation', will cut vessel emissions at the berths by mor
14/09/2023
Balfour Beatty has become the first construction company to secure funding from the Scottish Government's Emerging Energies Technology Fund to retrofit carbon intensive vehicles to run off both hydrogen and diesel, also known as dual fuel. As part of the innovative project, the Scottish Government
14/09/2023
Lovell Partnerships has hosted a sod-cutting ceremony to mark the launch of construction work on 100 new social homes in South Queensferry. The Sanctuary Scotland properties are part of Lovell Partnerships' The Crossings at Bridgewater Village development, which will bring around 400 homes to the a
14/09/2023
Student accommodation provider, Unite Students Group (USG), has reached an option agreement to acquire a new 800-bed project in Glasgow. While it remains subject to planning approval, USG has agreed to acquire the £95 million city centre development, adding to its current portfolio of 3,000 beds in
14/09/2023
Scotland is at serious risk of losing its place at the heart of the green energy revolution, Scottish Renewables has warned following a report on the UK offshore energy workforce. The new report from Robert Gordon University found that the UK offshore energy workforce can increase by up to 50% from
14/09/2023
The Scottish Federation of Housing Association (SFHA) has announced the start of work on a £3 million environmental improvement project to transform the public spaces around the Cedar high rise flats at St George's Cross in Glasgow. Queens Cross Housing Association is to deliver the Woodside Making
14/09/2023
The Scottish Government has approved funding for the Highland Council to deliver the Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme (EES:ABS) programme for the 11th consecutive year. The fully-funded EES:ABS programme offers eligible Highland residents grant funding for energy efficiency measures inc
14/09/2023
Renewable energy pioneer, SSE Renewables, has supported supported community groups across the UK and Ireland over the past year with donations totalling £10.4 million. SSE Renewables has published their annual Community Investment Review for 2022/23, which reveals their multi-million-pound contribu
14/09/2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has announced the appointment of a specialised dive team to carry out a check of the Glencoe Lochan sluice gate ahead of a mandatory ten-year inspection next month. The move comes ahead of an external consultant carrying out the formal inspection - as required under
13/09/2023
Argyll and Bute Council has announced the next phase of Helensburgh regeneration plans, with seven proposals shortlisted to redevelop the town's waterfront area. The Council is looking to build on the success of the new Leisure Centre, announced recently as a finalist for a number of national award
13/09/2023
S Harrison Developments has proposed a £100 million residential-led development at Ocean Point 2 in Leith, as part of the ongoing transformation of the Waterfront. Neighbouring Ocean Point 1, the development of the brownfield site will provide two buildings and comprise a mix of build-to-rent homes
13/09/2023
Aberdeen City Council has approved a new open space development as part of the anticipated new Aberdeen Market project. The proposal was approved at a Full Council meeting and comes in the wake of the announcement of the McGinty's Group as chosen operator for the market. The site was previously occ
13/09/2023
A new district heating network could heat the homes of almost half of Glasgow residents, as part of a drive to switch to sustainable energy across the city. That's the conclusion of a new report that seeks to identify how Glasgow can reduce its demand for heat while decarbonising its supply in supp
13/09/2023
Scottish Water has announced an investment of almost £3 million for the first phase of a major upgrade to an important sewer main serving customers in Renfrew and Glasgow. The investment has been announced following a number of bursts in the area in recent months. Scottish Water will initially foc
13/09/2023
East Lothian Council has announced a public consultation on the development of its new Local Housing Strategy (LHS) for 2024-29. Each local authority in Scotland has a statutory duty to prepare a Local Housing Strategy for their area, supported by an assessment of need and demand of housing provisi
13/09/2023
Fife Council has announced an investment in a programme of fire safety works for two high-rise blocks of flats following the findings of a new report. Consultants commissioned by the Council to evaluate work by contractors carrying improvement works to fire stopping at Swan and Memorial Court in Me
13/09/2023
The leader of the City of Edinburgh Council has written to the UK and Scottish Governments calling on them to fully fund the costs of work linked to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). The Council has been carrying out surveys and remedial work since March this year with eight schools ha
13/09/2023
Fife-based specialist flooring contractor, Advanced Traditional Screeding, has raised more than £2000 for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) at its third annual charity golf day. The sun was splitting the fairways at Murrayfield Golf Club in Edinburgh for the big day, with both golfers and
13/09/2023
Dandara Scotland team members from Edinburgh and Aberdeen are to participate in a 20-mile charity hike through the mountains of Snowdonia National Park to raise funds for vulnerable youth. On Friday 15th September, the teams will be joined by other groups from the country's major housebuilders and
12/09/2023
NHS National Services Scotland has re-appointed Clark Contracts to its Scottish Minor Building Works framework, which will run for the next two years, with the option to extend by a further two years. This re-appointment to two lots of the framework, will see them deliver projects up to £1.5m acros
12/09/2023
Kimberly-Clark, the owner of household brands Andrex®, Kleenex® and Huggies®, has celebrated the official launch of the new £75 million onshore wind farm in South Lanarkshire, that will supply 80% of its UK electrical power needs. The new onshore wind farm was officially opened by Màiri McAllan, Me
12/09/2023
A new masterplan for the regeneration of East Kilbride town centre, highlighting radical changes to respond to the rapid decline of in-person shopping, has been unveiled by South Lanarkshire Council. The proposals, which local residents and communities are being consulted on, include: • A reductio
12/09/2023
BE-ST, Scotland's national Innovation Centre for construction and the built environment, has welcomed 13 leading figures from across the sector onto its board to steer the delivery of its mission to accelerate the built environment's transition to zero carbon. The new members will bring diverse exp
12/09/2023
Following the completion of a £3.5 million restoration project, ownership and operation of Glasgow's historic medieval mansion house, Provan Hall, has been handed over to Provan Hall Community Management Trust. The hall will be opened to the public on Thursday, 14 September, with visitors invited t
12/09/2023
North Lanarkshire Council's Housing Committee has approved additional sites for inclusion in an ongoing house building programme. The council is continuing its ambitious new build programme to deliver 5,000 new homes by 2035. To date, 1,122 new homes have been built, completed 46 new developments,
12/09/2023
Almost 11,000 new affordable homes were delivered in the year to June 2023, the highest annual figure since 2000, according to the latest quarterly statistics. The continued delivery of new homes is further progress towards achieving the Scottish Government's target of delivering 110,000 affordable
12/09/2023
Network Rail has announced an investment of more than £1 million for track replacement works between Dalmuir and Yoker. The works will focus on replacing ageing rail lines to drive down delays and keep services running efficiently. Due to the complexity of the engineering work, these projects canno
11/09/2023
The Scottish Government has announced funding of £140 million for the delivery of the East Kilbride Enhancement Project, part of a rolling programme of railway electrification as a key element of transport decarbonisation. In addition, the Transport Minister, Fiona Hyslop confirmed that the Barrhea
11/09/2023
Glasgow City Council has announced that the next Avenue project in the city, the Sauchiehall Precinct & Cambridge Street Avenue, will begin on 27 September. The £5.7million Sauchiehall Precinct will connect to the Sauchiehall Avenue at Rose Street and stretch to West Nile Street, with the connectin
11/09/2023
Clark Contracts have hosted bestselling crime writer, Val McDermid, to the site of a major restoration project for the Category B-listed former flax mill within Silverburn Park in Fife. Fife Employment Access Trust (FEAT) has been working alongside Fife Council for several years to deliver the over
11/09/2023
COSLA has called on the Scottish government to follow professional advice on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) and continue to with local authorities and other partners to understand the extent of the issue. Updating Scottish parliament on the RAAC issue, Scottish National Party. MSP fo
11/09/2023
SELECT has announced the expansion of its work classifications and approvals to include EV installation work, to meet the growing demand in the sector. Three new sub-categories have been introduced specifically for those who have existing classification and approval in low and extra-low voltage ele
11/09/2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) and volunteers from West Fife Woodlands Group (WFWG) have announced the successful completion of a new footbridge at Muirside Woods, near Saline. The bridge is a vital link to the wider area and offers access to the core path network and the National Cycle Network.
11/09/2023
CHAP Group has announced the appointment of John Scott as their new Design Manager. Formerly serving as the Technical Director at a prestigious Scottish architectural firm, John brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will enhance CHAP's ability to deliver innovative and large-scale const
11/09/2023
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has welcomed the news that three residential projects have been named as finalists for this year's prestigious Herald Property Awards. The awards, which are amongst the most prestigious in Scotland, will take place this autumn and will celebrate the diversity of the best of new
08/09/2023
SSE Renewables has secured 15-year contracts for low carbon power for over half a gigawatt of new onshore wind generation in the UK's fifth Contract for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round. The company's Strathy South, Aberarder, and Bhlaraidh Extension onshore wind farm projects in the Scottish High
08/09/2023
Investment funding of £5 million has been announced to support Scottish council's in the development of new Nature Networks to help tackle the nature and climate crises. The funding from the Scottish Government will allow local authorities to develop new woodlands, hedgerows, wildflower meadows and
08/09/2023
The Scottish Government has introduced new legislation to allow local authorities to charge a premium of up to 100% on council tax for second homes in an effort to the availability of housing. If approved by Parliament, the secondary legislation would bring second homes into line with long-term emp
08/09/2023
Network Rail has announced a programme of essential maintenance works at Balnacra level crossing on the Kyle of Lochalsh line. The level crossing safety inspection is scheduled over just one night from Sunday, 24 September into Monday, 25 September 2023. To complete the required work, including a
08/09/2023
A total of 348 long-term empty properties have been brought back into use, highlighting the success of North Lanarkshire Council's Open Market Purchase Scheme (OMPS). Since its launch 2013, a total of 687 homes have been purchased by the council. The scheme has been instrumental in helping meet ho
08/09/2023
Barratt Developments has welcomed Kirsty Blackman MP to the side of their Westburn development in celebration of its site manager's Pride in the Job Quality Award win. Scott O'Donnell, Site Manager at Westburn Gardens received the Pride in the Job Quality Award, known as the 'Oscars of the housebui
08/09/2023
IMS Heat Pumps, a leading name in the heating and renewable energy industry, is actively seeking experienced heat pump engineers to join their dedicated team in and around their Perth office. With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, IMS Heat Pumps offers an array of benefits and op
08/09/2023
JR Scaffolding's Operations Director, Kellyanne Conway, has been shortlisted for the highly coveted National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) President's Awards joining just three others across the country to be considered for the top accolade. Kellyanne was nominated by Managing Director
07/09/2023
Renfrewshire Council has launched a public consultation on the new draft Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP), which covers the period 2024 to 2029. Comments and feedback received from this consultation will be used to shape and finalise the new Strategic Housing Investment Plan for the next f
07/09/2023
Almost 500 homes in Dundee could benefit from energy saving and carbon reduction improvement works, as the City Council considers how to allocate the £8.6 million contract. The council is to consider updating how the contract is awarded for the installation of improvement measures for 464 houses in
07/09/2023
The Scottish Government has announced a new public consultation as part of a review of the National Islands Plan, first published in 2019. Scotland's first ever National Islands Plan is now being reviewed as required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018, which may lead to the publication of a new Nat
07/09/2023
Glasgow City Council and Southside Housing Association has transformed an area of underused greenspace in Cardonald into a vibrant community park, complemented by sustainable drainage measures that reduce flood risk. The land, adjacent to high-rise flats at Queensland Court and Gardens, has been br
07/09/2023
International law firm DAC Beachcroft has announced the appointment of a new commercial and construction disputes specialist. Alistair Dean has been named as a partner in DAC Beachcroft's national Professional & Commercial Risks team in Scotland. Alistair joins DACB from Scottish law firm Anderson
07/09/2023
Scottish Renewables has welcomed the government's commitment to the introduction of a Green Industrial Strategy and to start delivering on an Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan to support the global transition to net-zero. The commitments were announced by First Minister, Humza Yousef, as par
07/09/2023
The Scottish Government is seeking input on the development of plans and actions to accelerate nature restoration and regeneration. The consultation sets out the key elements of Scotland's overall Biodiversity Framework, including: • Scotland's Biodiversity Strategy – published in draft form in De
07/09/2023
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has contracted for 202 MW of flexible energy in its central southern England (SEPD) license area, representing an increase of 140% in available flexible options a year compared to previous procurement rounds. SSEN is looking to further increase its f
06/09/2023
The Scottish Government has announced new plans to accelerate plans to identify, assess and fix unsafe cladding on medium and high-rise multi-residential buildings, under plans to safeguard homeowners and residents in this year's Programme for Government. A Cladding Remediation Bill will give Minis
06/09/2023
Wood Group has announced a new strategic partnership with Harbour Energy (Harbour), for UK North Sea operations agreeing a new master services agreement (MSA) and associated contracts valued at around £260 million. Under this new agreement, Wood Group will provide engineering, procurement and const
06/09/2023
Scottish Water has announced that a £40 million programme of upgrade works for the water network between Peterhead and Ellon has gotten underway this week. Over the next three years almost 23km of new trunk main will be installed, ensuring Scottish Water customers continue to have access to fresh,
06/09/2023
Built Environment - Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has announced a collaboration with Coaction Training CIC for a groundbreaking training initiative aimed at revolutionising the construction industry's approach to sustainable building. Delivered at BE-ST's cutting-edge A Lab facility on their purpo
06/09/2023
Aberdeen City Council has welcomed the progress being made in work to bring empty properties back into use across the city. An update on progress was presented to councillors at the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee. The Empty Homes Service works alongside owners, landlords and
06/09/2023
Select has welcomed the news that two young electricians have been recognised for their exceptional talent in the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year Awards, in conjunction with Edmundson Electrical. John Baxter proudly lifted the 2023 trophy after impressing the judges, whi
05/09/2023
Aberdeen City Council has submitted planning applications for the proposed development of a number of new beachside attraction, designed to compliment existing natural areas. The applications, for a beach park and events park, with supporting blue badge parking, are all at the Queen's Links either
05/09/2023
Glasgow City Council has announced funding totalling £290,000 for the Glasgow Building Preservation Trust (GBPT) and the Glasgow City Heritage Trust (GCHT). GBPT has been awarded £50,000 and GCHT £240,000 to support their work in protecting Glasgow's built heritage - key to the city's identity, tou
05/09/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has published a newly updated 20-Minute Neighbourhood Strategy, designed to help people across the city live well locally in places that are healthier, greener, more vibrant and inclusive. The Council's initial 20-Minute Neighbourhood Strategy was approved by the Polic
05/09/2023
Sanctuary Scotland has announced the start of work to regenerate Paisley's historic West End. Sanctuary is working with Renfrewshire Council and the Scottish Government to transform the once vibrant area with high-quality new homes for local people. An official groundbreaking ceremony was held to
05/09/2023
CCG (Scotland) has announced the successful completion of a planned maintenance workstream for Lanarkshire Housing Association in Motherwell. The firm was appointed to the 111-home contract earlier this year and has since installed 11 composite door sets and 593 Passivhaus-accredited triple-glazed
05/09/2023
Scottish Water has announced the successful completion of a programme of improvement works on the Tayvallich water infrastructure. The improvement project began in January of this year and involved upgrades to around 1.8 kilometres of water pipes along the B8025. It was delivered by Scottish Water
04/09/2023
The newly completed Aberdeen South Harbour is now fully operational following a £420 million expansion project. The expanded port now offers its customers and port users 8km of quayside, making it Scotland's largest berthage port. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will officially open South Ha
04/09/2023
Stirling Council has approved funding of more than £6 million for a new social housing development in Plean. Members of the Community Wellbeing and Housing Committee approved plans to begin the procurement process for the construction of 24 properties, subject to planning permission. The propertie
04/09/2023
Glasgow City Council has announced a new consultation on the city's Development Plan Scheme, which provides key information to communities and stakeholders in the city regarding how they can get involved shaping the next Development Plan, City Development Plan 2. To help this engagement, a 'storyma
04/09/2023
Scottish Renewables has called for the urgent delivery of Scotland's Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, including key targets and milestones, in order to fully unleash its clean energy potential. Outlining its top priorities for the Scottish Government ahead of the upcoming Programme for Gov
04/09/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has announced that work is underway on a new development of council housing to provide affordable properties for rent in Cumbernauld. The council is expanding its housing stock by purchasing homes 'off-the-shelf' from Zoom Developments at Dowanfield Road, on the site of th
04/09/2023
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced the appointment of John Sibbald as their new President, succeeding outgoing President Callum Mackintosh and supported by David Jarvie in his role as Vice President. John, Director of Sibbald Training, has been involved in the construction i
04/09/2023
Drax has announce the appointment of Miguel Veiga-Pestana to the new Executive Committee role of Chief Sustainability Officer, reporting into Drax Group CEO Will Gardiner. Miguel is a seasoned leader of strategic sustainability and reputation building functions and he will use his extensive experie
04/09/2023
Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) has secured planning approval for its development of a The James Hutton Institute. The approval pertains to the construction of a new junction, access road, and improvements in car parking and drainage systems at The James Hutton Institute Craigiebuckler Campus. HFM's te
04/09/2023
Ogilvie Construction has been awarded the RoSPA Presidents Award, in recognition of its 10th consecutive RoSPA Gold Award and its commitment to health and safety excellence. The unique accolade is recognition for Ogilvie's dedication to ensuring that its staff get home safely at the end of every wo
04/09/2023
SSEN Transmission team members working on a new substation development near Kintore have helped complete a clean-up mission with a local youth community project. The Bothie is a community-run organisation for young people in Kintore and offers a space which can provide support, advice, and help wit
01/09/2023
Laing O'Rourke has been announced as the construction partner for the Monklands Replacement Project. NHS Lanarkshire's ambition is to deliver Scotland's first fully digital and net zero carbon hospital through the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP). The new hospital is a hugely significant capital
01/09/2023
Inverclyde Council has submitted an ambitious £70 million plan to revitalise and regenerate key areas of the region to a senior government figure in a bid to attract vital funding. Council leader Stephen McCabe and Stuart McMillan Greenock and Inverclyde Constituency MSP, in their roles as co-chair
01/09/2023
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has raised over £5,300 in the homebuilder's annual fundraising event, the Taylor Wimpey Challenge. A total of 333 Taylor Wimpey employees, across 54 teams, headed to the Black Mountains in Wales to tackle an 11, 20 or 31 mile hike to raise money for the Youth Adventure
01/09/2023
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) project has been shortlisted for the Commercial Property Sector category of the Herald Property Awards for Scotland. Built by Morrison Construction Building Central on behalf of the University of Strathclyde and designed by HLM Architects with su
01/09/2023
Glasgow City Council has announced funding of £5.57 million for the regeneration of five vacant and derelict sites across the city. According to a new council report, vacant and derelict land in the city fell by 4% between 2021 and 2022, down to 848 hectares. This is an area equivalent to 45 full
01/09/2023
East Dunbartonshire Council has hosted a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of a multi-million project to transform Lennoxtown High Park in to a community sports complex. Councillor Paul Ferretti, Convener of East Dunbartonshire Council's Place, Neighbourhood and Corporate Assets Committee,
