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Scotland Construction News Archive for March 2024
28/03/2024
Unite Students is set to build its first mixed student and private residential accommodation with a new 401-bed development in Edinburgh. Burnet Point will include purpose-built student accommodation, build-to-rent (BTR) and affordable apartments. With a total development cost of £59 million, the
28/03/2024
Statistics have revealed that Scotland's capacity for electricity generation from renewable sources has increased by 10 per cent within a year. The largest growth has been recorded to come from onshore and offshore wind installations. The new figures for 2023 show that Scotland continues to generat
28/03/2024
Falkirk Council has approved £194 million of investment plans across the Falkirk area for the next five years. Funding for the programme will mainly be carried out through 'Prudential Borrowing' from diverse sources to facilitate the implementation of investment plans. Over the course of five years
28/03/2024
Moray Council has committed to providing £2.7 million towards the total cost of £4.23 million required for the replacement of the Cloddach Bridge, located near Birnie. In March 2023, the UK Government committed to contribute £1.5m for the repair, subject to a full business case and match funding of
28/03/2024
Significant progress has been made on a new development which includes 125 affordable homes in West Craigs, Edinburgh. The West Craigs Masterplan is one of the largest mixed-tenure regeneration projects under construction in central Scotland. The development includes a mix of both affordable and pr
28/03/2024
BEAR Scotland has been appointed by Transport Scotland to upgrade the busy A87 tourist route on Skye ahead of the summer season. The works will be carried out between the Drumuie junction and the Borve junction, north of Portree. The road will be resurfaced and road markings will be replaced, impro
28/03/2024
The Government has updated permitted development rights in response to cost and climate challenges. These new measures which will simplify the planning process for zero and low carbon technologies will help homeowners and businesses save money and reduce their emissions. Permitted development righ
28/03/2024
Network Rail has announced that a new fully accessible footbridge and lift towers are now in place at Uddingston station. Engineers worked installed the steel structures at the South Lanarkshire station which serves passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line – one of the busiest lines in Eur
28/03/2024
East Lothian Council and Haddington & District Community Council has launched a new initiative which will help improve the appearance of Haddington town centre. The Haddington Shopfront Improvement Grant Scheme aims to support business owners and community organisations in improving the visual appe
28/03/2024
Aberdeen City Council has outlined a year of climate action which has supported it's journey towards net zero and climate resilience. As part of several actions taken to combat the climate and nature emergency, over 3,500 homes have now been connected to the district heating network. Aberdeen City
27/03/2024
Galliford Try has been appointed to the Scottish government's latest public sector civil engineering works framework, valued at £600 million. The company secured two slots within the four-year framework, including general civil engineering projects valued between £5m and £25m, as well as structural
27/03/2024
Ofgem has provisionally approved the necessary expenditure for the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) subsea superhighway, known as Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2). The 525kV 2GW link which is a joint venture between SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission is capable of carrying en
27/03/2024
SSE has announced that it has reacquired multi-disciplinary contracting business, Enerveo, from investment firm, Aurelius Group. Previously SSE sold the business which was then called SSE Contracting to Aurelius Group in 2021. Since then, Enerveo has has found it challenging to operate as an indepe
27/03/2024
Network Rail has revealed that the new footbridge at Dumfries station will be installed next month. Engineers assembled the structure last week in Annan as a trial run conducted off-site. Network Rail is undertaking the installation of the footbridge and new lifts as part of a £3.6 million investme
27/03/2024
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced that its CEO, Bill Hill, will step down from his position on 31 March 2024, following over ten years of committed service. Under Bill's guidance, the charity has undergone remarkable expansion, evident in both the increased number of famili
27/03/2024
Stirling Council has selected a preferred design solution for a new £15 million flood prevention scheme for Bridge of Allan. Works on the scheme are set to begin in the summer of 2026 and are estimated to take up to 18 months. The latest defense strategy intends to safeguard 87 properties and 700
27/03/2024
Moray Council has launched a new Trusted Trader scheme which will allow residents to choose a tradesperson with confidence. An increasing number of businesses are enrolling in the program, including home decorating firms, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and a company specialising in carpet and
27/03/2024
East Ayrshire Council has announced that ground has officially been broken at St Sophia's Primary in Galston, marking the beginning of the refurbishment project. St. Sophia's structures are undergoing refurbishment to meet the EnerPHit building standard, positioning the school to become the first E
27/03/2024
The Government has published new legislation which aims to prevent homelessness and strengthen tenants' rights. The Housing (Scotland) Bill is set to establish a 'ask and act' obligation on social landlords and bodies, such as health boards and the police, to ask about a person’s housing situation
27/03/2024
Works to improve pedestrian safety in Stromness are set to get underway this week. The town is set to undergo improvements with upgraded or newly installed crossing points, including lowered kerbs, aimed at facilitating pedestrian movement, especially for those using wheelchairs or pushing prams. A
26/03/2024
Dunfermline is set to receive a £3 million investment in its electricity network that will support the city's ambitions to be part of a climate-friendly and climate-ready Fife. SP Energy Networks' investment will modernise the network, increase its resilience and prepare it for the connection of mo
26/03/2024
Glasgow City Council has agreed on plans to create a specialist green investment team which will work to secure a £40 billion fund needed for Glasgow's Net Zero ambitions. The specialist team will develop the council's relationship with the private sector so investment can be attracted to the city
26/03/2024
The new ONE SeedPod industry innovation hub for north east Scotland's £2.4 billion food manufacturing sector has reached a major construction milestone. Construction commenced on the new 30,000 square foot building during the summer of 2023, with Robertson Construction Eastern leading the project a
26/03/2024
Network Rail has announced that works have been completed on its £1.6 million project which upgraded the Rannoch viaduct. The works which extended the operational lifespan of the structure took place during a nine-day closure of the line from 16 March until 25 March. The investment is part of ongoi
26/03/2024
The Goathill Project Development has officially been opened at a ceremony in Stornoway. The project includes a 52 bedroom Taigh Shiphoirt Care Home, 50 Unit Bremner Court Housing with Extra Care development and 74 affordable homes. Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Spo
26/03/2024
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has revealed plans to unlock over 7GW of new electricity capacity in its two distribution network licence areas in the coming years. The rollout of up to 7GW of grid capacity has commenced with the implementation of new technical cons
26/03/2024
South Ayrshire Council's new net-zero building at Bridge Street Depot in Girvan has been shortlisted for a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regional award. The RICS Awards highlight innovative projects and advancements in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure, celebratin
26/03/2024
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Jenny Gilruth MSP and John Swinney MSP has officially opened Riverside Primary School in Perth. Since June 2023, both staff and students have had access to the newly constructed school which has become the first accredited Passivhaus school in Scotland, me
26/03/2024
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced that it will attend an action-packed weekend at ScotPlant 2024. A weekend full of activities, information and support for members of the plant industry at ScotPlant 2024 has been planned by the SPOA. The event is taking place on 26 and 27 A
26/03/2024
Orkney Islands Council has extended its partnership with Warmworks for a fifth year which will enable households to benefit from a Scottish Government scheme supporting home energy efficiency improvements. It follows a bumper year for local households in which the Council was awarded a record £2 mi
25/03/2024
Wincanton has announced that it is expanding its Scottish operations, with establishment of a new 126,960 sq ft distribution centre at Belgrave Logistics Park in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire. The company has secured a 15-year lease for this centre. This transaction which has been agreed with develo
25/03/2024
Inverclyde Council has announced that a major £2 million project to preserve Greenock Town Hall for future generations is underway. The historic 19th Century venue will have a new roof, windows and ventilation system installed as part of essential improvement works. There will also be improvements
25/03/2024
Eildon has completed works on its latest major affordable housing development in Chirnside. The latest development includes 57 homes of high quality, sustainability, and affordability, offering a mix of two, three and four bedroom houses along with cottage flats. Each residence, whether a house or
25/03/2024
Detailed ground investigations are set to begin next month on the Old Military Road at the A83, as the first phase of the medium term works continue to improve the resilience of the road. Soil Engineering Geoservices Ltd was appointed by Transport Scotland to undertake the £1.6 million contract whi
25/03/2024
The public's views are sought on proposals for a sustainable residential-led development at Maybury Quarter Edinburgh which is the site of the former Saica packaging facility in West Edinburgh. Promoted by Summix Capital, regeneration specialists, Maybury Quarter Edinburgh presents an excellent opp
25/03/2024
Edinburgh City Council has officially opened a landmark scheme which will transform walking, wheeling and cycling between the east and west of the city. Construction work commenced in February 2022 on the City Centre West to East Link (CCWEL). It was principally funded by the Scottish Government th
25/03/2024
A report by the Scottish Government's official advisors on climate change has revealed that Scotland's climate targets are "no longer credible" due to insufficient actions or policies. Keep Scotland Beautiful's Deputy CEO, Catherine Gee, has expressed their frustration at the speed of Scotland's jo
25/03/2024
Scottish Renewables has announced that two port infrastructure projects have taken a step closer to securing a share of up to £160 million of funding. The UK Government will take the Port of Cromarty Firth and Port Talbot forward to undergo due diligence as part of the its Floating Offshore Wind Ma
25/03/2024
A plan to make net-zero improvements in energy and heating systems across Stirling and Clackmannanshire has been approved. Developed jointly by Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils the Regional Energy Masterplan maps out a route to reaching a net-zero energy system across the region within measur
25/03/2024
Aberdeen City Council's project to include young people in the Beach Masterplan has scooped the People's Choice award at the Scottish Planning Innovation Awards. Last year, children and young people from around Aberdeen took part in stakeholder engagement sessions to help shape the new attractions
22/03/2024
The Scottish Government has relaunched the Scottish Planning Innovation Awards (SPIA) in recognition of communities across the country. The overall winner was Planning Aid Scotland Live Life Morvern initiative, a community plan of action which pulls together local resources and ideas to build a sus
22/03/2024
SP Energy Networks has announced a multi-million pound investment in the electricity network in Scotland's ancient capital and newest city, Dunfermline. The investment will support the city's ambitions to be part of a climate-friendly and climate-ready Fife. £3 million will be invested to modernis
22/03/2024
SSEN Distribution has completed the successful installation of the first of two new transformers at its Constable Street substation development – a key part of their project that will not only increase reliability of supplies for homes and businesses across the city centre, it will also unlock more
22/03/2024
Coire Glas in the Scottish Highlands has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2024 Ground Engineering Awards. The Coire Glas team – which comprises of SSE Renewables, Stantec, COWI, STRABAG and the British Geological Survey – has been shortlisted for both the UK Geotechnical Team of the Year a
22/03/2024
Inverclyde Council has announced a major upgrade facilities at Inchgreen Marine Park in Inverclyde as part of an £11 million investment programme. New utility connections, new roadways and even the purchase of extra land to make the site more usable are among the developments that have just been co
22/03/2024
East Lothian Council and Queen Margaret University (QMU) have held a 'ground-breaking’ ceremony to mark the start of construction work on the Edinburgh Innovation Hub. A joint venture development by the council and QMU, the Edinburgh Innovation Hub (EIH) is designed to become a nationally significa
22/03/2024
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland (Taylor WWS) has submitted a detailed planning application to South Lanarkshire Council for a range of new homes in the final phase of their Newton Farm development. This development will complete the multi-million-pound masterplan vision for this hugely popular location
22/03/2024
The organisers of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge have announced the format for the 2024 Scottish Plant Operator Challenge and is calling on plant operators from across the country to enter. The qualifier for this year's Scottish Plant Operator Challenge (SPOC) will take place during ScotPlan
22/03/2024
SSE has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director of their SSE Thermal division. Finlay McCutcheon will be responsible for driving the strategy, performance and development of the company's flexible power generation and energy storage activities, including the delivery of SSE's new low-c
22/03/2024
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has created two new senior management roles as part of an ongoing strategic growth plan. Rab McNally has been with the firm for 14 years and is stepping up from Regional Manager to Group Sales Director. He will be based at company headquarters in Prestonfield,
21/03/2024
Renewable energy firm, OnPath Energy (formerly Banks Renewables), generated enough electricity to power approximately 195,000 homes in the last financial year. OnPath operates 11 wind farms across Scotland and northern England and collectively generated over 528,000 MWh of electricity during the 12
21/03/2024
Dundee City Council representatives and the head of Planning & Economic Development have visited to site of a new student accommodation development in the city, currently under construction by the CHAP Group. Paul Matthew, Tayside Construction Director for CHAP Group, walked the visitors through th
21/03/2024
Network Rail has announced that major works on Thornliebank Road bridge will begin early next month as part of a project to electrify the East Kilbride to Glasgow railway corridor. The bridge, which crosses the railway near Thornliebank station, is being demolished and reconstructed over a 14-month
21/03/2024
SP Energy Networks has announced that the £2.5bn east coast subsea highway, the Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1), has moved one step closer to construction with energy regulator Ofgem confirming the project is the first to proceed under its new fast track process. The project, a joint venture between pa
21/03/2024
The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation to explore views on proposals for the sustainable use of bioenergy, including growing crops, which can be converted into electricity, heat and fuels. Bioenergy is already a key component of Scotland's energy system and is produced by using
21/03/2024
The Passivhaus Trust has outlined its key recommendations for how the Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard could be delivered. The recommendations come ahead of a summer consultation on the Scottish Government's proposal to introduce design standards for all newbuild housing to meet a Sco
21/03/2024
Clark Contracts has achieved its fourth consecutive Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)'s Health and Safety Awards 2024. To receive the Order of Distinction, Clark Contracts demonstrated excellent occupational health and safety management systems, a rig
21/03/2024
Ayrshire Roads Alliance's proposed programme of investment works has been approved by East Ayrshire Council's Cabinet, which will allow for the progress of improvement works to be carried out to carriageways, footways and street lighting, in addition to bridge strengthening and investment in transp
21/03/2024
Argyll and Bute Council has announced the successful completion of its project to restore and preserve key parts of Rothesay's historic built environment, after 13 years of successful heritage-led regeneration. Run by the council, stage one of Rothesay's Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) began in
21/03/2024
Construction sector training specialist, Sibbald has raised £45,000 for three charity partners – the Lighthouse Club, Strathcarron Hospice, and the Special Care Baby Unit at St. John's Hospital in Livingston. Marking it's 50th anniversary in 2023, the Sibbald team embarked on a journey of philanthr
20/03/2024
SSEN Transmission has welcomed the publication of the new 'Beyond 2030' report from National Grid ESO (the ESO). The publication builds on the ESO's 'Pathway to 2030' Holistic Network Design from 2022 which established the blueprint for the electricity transmission network infrastructure required t
20/03/2024
South Ayrshire Council has granted planning permission for the Ayr Town Centre Framework, which aims to transform the heart of the town over the next 10 years. The ambitious plans, which include a new Ayr Station & Transport Interchange along with the development of the Kyle Quarter, will look to i
20/03/2024
Clark Contracts has announced that is has secured new orders worth £60 million, marking a record start to 2024. The new orders include the construction of three new bonded warehouses, the refurbishment of a train simulator suite in Inverness, two office fit outs in Edinburgh City Centre, an office
20/03/2024
Scotland's largest construction trade body, SELECT, has said that the Scottish Government needs to set minimum standards of competence for installers as well as installations as it seeks to implement new domestic heating standards. The campaigning electrical association also says that any new plans
20/03/2024
MSP for Ayr, Siobhian Brown, has visited Troon Station to see the progress being made by Network Rail on the construction of a new station building. The timing of the visit coincided with the building becoming wind and water-tight and Ms. Brown was given a first look at the interior of the new faci
20/03/2024
Argyll and Bute Council has approved conservation and repair work to safeguard two historic buildings in Lochgilphead. The properties at 2-4 Argyll Street and 6-10 Argyll Street, will see essential repairs and conversation work carried out as part of a £534,955 investment by the Council's Lochgilph
20/03/2024
Fife Council has announced that essential repair works at Tower Burn in Dunfermline will get underway on Thursday, 21 March. The works to stabilise the embankment and reinstate the footpath at the section underneath Glen Bridge is expected to be ongoing until the end of June. The remediation works
20/03/2024
South Lanarkshire headquartered, QTS Group, has announced the appointment of Andy Steel as their new Managing Director (MD). Mr Steel has been promoted to the new role from the company's current Operations Director of Civils and Geotechnical, and follows the appointment of the current MD, Alan McLe
20/03/2024
Developer Scoop AM has been awarded planning permission for the re-development of a former Debenhams store at the Thistles Centre in Stirling. In the first phase of works, Scoop AM will sub-divide all three floors of the premises, which closed in 2021 after Debenhams went into administration, into
20/03/2024
As a member of the Zero Emission Truck Taskforce, SSEN Distribution has welcomed the launch of the HGV Decarbonisation Pathway. Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, launched the pathway document at a keynote address at the Net Zero Scotland Projects Conference, outlining what the taskforc
19/03/2024
Network Rail has announced a £12.6 million programme of works across the Scottish rail network over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Various projects are to be carried out between Saturday 30 March and Monday 1 April to make the railway infrastructure and services more reliable. While most of the
19/03/2024
SSEN Transmission has launched its new Innovation Strategy, which sets out the foundations for driving and implementing transformative innovation and recognising innovation as a tool to deliver a reliable and resilient network for net zero. The new strategy has been developed benefitting from horiz
19/03/2024
South Lanarkshire Council has launched a public consultation on major plans to radically transform Hamilton Town Centre. The masterplan for the town centre includes the repurposing of some areas, the introduction of residential properties and new retail opportunities. An online consultation is now
19/03/2024
Sustainable technology firm, Recycl8, has announced the successful completion of its first commercial project in the ports sector, supporting Haventus with work on the Ardersier Port east of Inverness. Recycl8 teamed up again with construction materials company Breedon Group, to pour 52 cubic meter
19/03/2024
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), have announced the launch of a new Residential Retrofit Standard following an extensive eight week-long consultation period. This new standard has been developed by a team of experts as a response to a demand for high quality, residential retrofi
19/03/2024
Contractors, On Track, have been appointed to construction a new £139,000 cycle pump track in Clackmannan on behalf of Clackmannanshire Council. The project, at King George V Park, is being funded through the Scottish Government's Place Based Investment Fund, along with sportscotland who have provi
19/03/2024
Clark Contracts has announced its latest careers event in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 27 March. The contractor, who has an office in Newbridge, has previously been crowned 'Best Place to Work' at the Construction News Talent Awards and won the 'Training Excellence' award at the Construction News Awards
19/03/2024
CCG Asset Management, the planned maintenance division of the CCG Group, has begun work on the third of a five-year £8.2m major upgrades contract, on behalf of Whiteinch and Scotstoun Housing Association (WSHA). A total of 109 residences located west of Glasgow's city centre in Whiteinch are set to
19/03/2024
Scottish Water has announced the start of repair works at Palnackie Harbour, after damage caused by a third party carrying out works in the harbour, putting a Scottish Water waste water asset at risk. The work will see over 1000 tonnes of rock and gravel being moved into the harbour to form a tempo
19/03/2024
Businesses from across the built environment came together recently to play in the second annual Big Match at Ainslie Park, helping raise £20,000 for The Yard in Edinburgh. "It's been an incredible effort from everyone and the total of £20,000 is amazing," said organiser Steve Currie, of Murray and
15/03/2024
The Highland Council has announced an investment of £60 million for roads and infrastructure projects across the region. The decision will see an additional £40m Capital investment in roads and transport infrastructure. This, on top of the previous three years of increased levels of funding, will b
15/03/2024
North Lanarkshire Council has committed to the development of three times many capital projects over the next fives, following the approval of funding of more than £600 million. A key project includes the 50-year-old Watersports Centre at Strathclyde Country Park which is set to be transformed and
15/03/2024
South Ayrshire Council has announced funding of £417,000 for four 'early win' projects to help with the regeneration of Ayr Town Centre. The projects form part of the Ayr Town Centre Framework which aims to transform the heart of the town over the next 10 years. The first project to be announced i
15/03/2024
Glasgow City Council has approved off-market disposals of five properties and a piece of land, all owned by the council to provide new social rented homes, support the growth of local businesses and raise £1,022,500 for public funds. A compulsory purchase order (CPO) for a house in the Sandyhills a
15/03/2024
WJ Scotland has announced a continuation of its longterm partnership with BEAR Scotland to manage, maintain and improve the safety and sustainability of 1,928km of trunk roads in the South East and North-West. The new and enhanced South East and North West Trunk Road Network Management Contracts st
15/03/2024
Ogilvie Construction has been awarded a place on the Scottish Procurement Alliance panel for the £100 million RM3 framework for the provision of a range of repair, maintenance and refurbishment services to public sector and social housing properties across Scotland. The framework will run for four
15/03/2024
The Scottish Government has announced new Land Reform Legislation, designed to change how land is owned and managed in rural and island communities for the better. The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, introduced to Parliament on Thursday, 14 March, includes measures that will apply to large landholding
15/03/2024
SSEN Transmission has announced the launch an of innovative, new digital user experience, streamlining the management of support requests from third-parties operating in proximity to network infrastructure. In a statement from the energy firm said: "At SSEN Transmission we are committed to the impr
14/03/2024
The Scottish Government has announced funding of £423,000 to support the work of the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership to continue its work of increasing the supply of homes by bringing empty properties back into use in 2024-25. The Partnership works with local authorities and private homeowners to
14/03/2024
Social housing provider, Trust, has secured a £10 million loan from the Royal Bank of Scotland to provide affordable, energy efficient homes for tenants across the country, from Stornoway to Stranraer. Having recently marked its 50th anniversary, Trust was first established in 1973 and has since gr
14/03/2024
Construction work has begun on a £48 million beach park development in Aberdeen, part of the City Centre and Beach Masterplan. Further works, the enhancement of Broadhill, will get underway in the next few weeks. Aberdeen City Council's Finance and Resources Committee approved an update of the £48
14/03/2024
SSEN Transmission has confirmed that there has been no substantial design changes made to a proposed substation development at Fanellan. The confirmation has been issued following media reports on the scale of the developments, which SSEN Transmission described as "misconceptions". It follows the s
14/03/2024
Angus Council has announced that a programme of storm repairs to the Seafront Splash Playpark at Traill Drive, Montrose, are due to be completed on Friday 15 March. Completion of this concrete work to help protect the promenade and, a tidy up of the area, will allow this section of road to re-open
14/03/2024
North Lanarkshire Academies has hosted school pupils for hands-on construction experience at a special event to provide a platform for future careers development. Organised by NL Academies team, the Build Your Future sessions aimed to provide practical insights and skills for future career develop
14/03/2024
The introduction of a new Land Reform Bill, which sets out the Scottish Government's clear commitment to addressing the challenges of concentrated land ownership, has been welcomed by the Scottish Land Commission. Commenting on the Bill, Michael Russell, Chair of the Scottish Land Commission, expla
14/03/2024
Construction industry skills specialist and current Director of Employment & Skills at SELECT and The Secretary of the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB), Fiona Harper, has been named as the new CEO of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT). Harper will succeed Anne Galbraith,
14/03/2024
The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is giving away a £12,000 solar panel system in a bid to encourage more people to learn about the transition into renewables. Nominations for deserving households can be submitted until the end of March, with the firm aiming to have the new state-of-the-art technol
14/03/2024
Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced two new key appointments to its Executive Team. The sector body, which represents organisations that together deliver the majority of the country's new homes of all tenures, has appointed Kevin Murphy as their new Head of Planning and David Raine as Policy Man
13/03/2024
SSEN Transmission has renewed its partnership with BAM and Siemens Energy through the signing of a transformative contract under the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework. BAM and Siemens Energy will support SSEN Transmission in delivering onshore transmission infrastructu
13/03/2024
Network Rail has announced the successful completion of a £1.9 million, six-day programme of upgrade of the Stranraer line. The project involved replacing more than 1km of track at Laggansarroch viaduct, near Girvan, including the use of 200 recycled plastic (composite) sleepers over the structure
13/03/2024
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has launched a public consultation and announced a number of workshops on the proposed development of new visitor facilities for Dalbeattie Forest. The latest series of workshops follow on from the recent drop-in sessions held in Newcastleton – for the local forest
13/03/2024
East Lothian Council has announced construction of a replacement bridge and new diversionary road at Markle Steading in replacement of the existing Markle Level Crossing at East Linton will begin on Monday 18th March 2024, with a 10-month project programme planned. These new works will see the remo
13/03/2024
Aberdeen City Council has welcomed a report on the progress being made on current construction projects across the region, including new school buildings, a sports area, and repairs to a historic Grade A listed building. The Finances and Resources Committee agreed to the update for capital works wh
13/03/2024
SELECT has announced a new special technical seminar on embedded electric heating, developed in partnership with Associate Member, Flexel. Held at three locations across Scotland in May and June, the half-day session will cover the safe design, installation and verification of indoor and outdoor sy
13/03/2024
Clark Contracts has secured a place on the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) to their £100m Refurbishment and Modernisation Framework. The contractor has been appointed to two multi-trade lots of the framework, which will cover projects up to £2.5m in value. The framework will support the delive
13/03/2024
Sensible reform of electricity markets can deliver cleaner and more secure energy system and unlock billions of pounds of investment and thousands of good jobs across the UK, SSE Chief Commercial Officer, Martin Pibworth, has said. Commenting on the latest UK government update on the Review of Elec
13/03/2024
Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) has submitted a planning application for a purpose built student accommodation development in Glasgow on behalf of GSS Developments. The project, designed to accommodate 454 student bed spaces, underscores our commitment to excellence in student living and placemaking.
13/03/2024
One of Scotland's preferred insurance reinstatement building contractors, INSUREPAIR, has announced the appointment of Christina Purves as the new Operations Manager of its west coast base in Glasgow. Ms Purves already oversees the east coast operation in Edinburgh and now takes on the dual role fr
12/03/2024
SSE Renewables has announced the successful completion of the first geotechnical seabed surveys for a proposed second phase to Scotland's largest offshore wind farm. The surveys, which were carried out at SSE Renewables' Seagreen site, off the Angus coast, examined conditions, ahead of up to 36 new
12/03/2024
SSEN Transmission has announced that work is expected to begin this summer on a project to connect the Orkney Islands to the GB electricity transmission network for the first time. The project will involve installing a new subsea high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) transmission cable, which wil
12/03/2024
Network Rail has announced a nine-day programme of essential upgrade works on Rannoch Viaduct from 16 March. The allow the works to progress, a section of the West Highland Line between Crianlarich and Fort William/Mallaig will be closed throughout. The £1.6million investment at Rannoch Viaduct wi
12/03/2024
Shetland Islands Council has called on representatives of the construction industry to attend an upcoming event to explore business opportunities for future housing developments in Shetland. The address the pressure on the local housing market and the need for more houses to be built in Shetland,
12/03/2024
CCG (Scotland) has secured a place on a £100 million framework for public sector works in Scotland. The works will include the modernisation and improvement of public sector and social housing buildings and follows a competitive process after the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) invited business
12/03/2024
The Scottish Government has announced a new requirement for local planning authorities across Scotland to prepare and publish a list of people seeking land for self-build housing in their area. Self-build housing is where an individual, whether acting alone or with other individuals, commissions or
12/03/2024
Transport Scotland has welcomed a major milestone in delivering around 31 km of new dual carriageway between Inverness and Hardmuir. Announcing the publication of Made Orders for the A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn, Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop said: 'We remain absolutely committed
12/03/2024
Hallhill Developments (HDL) has donated 34 acres of land to the Dunbar Community Development & Heritage Trust (Trust), as part of the Scottish developers ongoing commitment to support the community of Dunbar. Announced by HDL CEO, Ken Ross, the land has been symbolically presented to the Trust for
12/03/2024
East Dunbartonshire Council has launched a public consultation to help guide future improvements along a busy route through Bishopbriggs and North Glasgow. The council has called on residents, businesses and groups to help steer the A803 Corridor Improvements Project – part of the council's £34.88
12/03/2024
Fife Council has committed to supporting traditional construction crafts as a new generation of skilled professionals ready to support historic buildings across the region have successfully completing a range of specialist qualifications. Inverkeithing's Heritage Regeneration project is still under
11/03/2024
Twenty one Scottish firms have won a place on a new £100 million Refurbishment and Modernisation Framework (RM3), following a competitive process after the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) invited businesses throughout Scotland to tender for works. The 21 successful organisations now have the po
11/03/2024
Network Rail has announced the successful completion of a £3.5 million programme of improvement works on the rail line between Croy and Dullatur. Over the last 12 months, Network Rail and QTS have carried out work to improve drainage and prevent landslips on the Edinburgh – Glasgow main line, worki
11/03/2024
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has welcomed the news that the Shore Facilities Building at Ulva Ferry on Mull in Argyll has been certified as a net zero carbon building. The new building to house facilities for visitors and local residents of the growing rural community was developed by the
11/03/2024
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), the Distribution Network Operator for the north of Scotland and central southern England, has won £600,000 from Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) to move forward with work on four pioneering innovation projects, which will better support custo
11/03/2024
Scottish Water has announced the successful completion of a new pilot project to rainproof their Invergowrie office, as the publicly-owned water company looks to reduce the risk of flooding, and inspire others to follow suit. The work has seen the creation of tree pits, rain gardens and permeable p
11/03/2024
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) and Forest Holidays have reached a lease agreement which will see the start of construction of 50 new nature sensitive holiday cabins in Nevis Forest near Fort William. The £21 million cabin location is one of the key elements in the 20-year Nevis Forest Masterplan,
11/03/2024
Housebuilder Permisson has welcomed West Lothian Council Depute Leader to East Scotland's Merchants Gait development in East Calder to meet with local apprentices. Marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Depute Council Leader Kirsteen Sullivan met with four of the Persimmon's bricklaying and joinery
11/03/2024
West Dunbartonshire Council has announced a new Housing Investment Plan for 2024/25. Under the plan, some 850 homes will receive new central heating systems, 330 brand new kitchens and 260 new bathroom installations. This follows an increase in rent by 6.7% which was the preferred option of tenan
11/03/2024
Aberdeen City Council has called for responses to a public consultation to inform the development of a new draft Common Good Asset Register of properties owned by the council. Following the 12-week consultation, which opened last month, the register will remain a 'live' document, maintained by the
11/03/2024
CCG (Scotland) has announce an intake of 16 new apprentices for 2024. With a commitment to staying at the forefront of evolving construction methods and technologies, CCG is dedicated to replenishing and upskilling its workforce, marking a significant step towards a sustainable future and the trans
08/03/2024
Two innovative projects from SP Energy Networks have been awarded funding of £275,000 from Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund. The two projects, Equiflex and LVOE, look to address key issues facing the electricity network as the UK moves to Net Zero; removing barriers to flexibility services and hel
08/03/2024
Arbroath is to benefit funding and support worth up to £20 million, announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his Spring Budget. The 'endowment-style' funding will deliver projects over the 10-year lifespan of the UK Levelling Up The Long-Term Plan for Towns fund. The fund is designed to help local p
08/03/2024
Scottish Renewables has welcomed the Spring Budget announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as recognition of the country's "energy security and net-zero ambitions". The UK Government announced a commitment of more than £1 billion to renewable technologies in the next auction round for Allocation Round
08/03/2024
SSEN Transmission has been awarded nearly £400k through Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) to kickstart three collaborative innovation projects. The projects will explore novel techniques to deliver a secure energy system for the future and accelerate connection times for bringing renewable g
08/03/2024
Two projects in Scotland have been named among the winners of the inaugural ICW Showcase Awards. The first winners from across the UK construction sector by building warranty and building control provider ICW Group. The awards, which identify and reward excellence in projects being developed by IC
08/03/2024
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced its seventh annual intake of new apprentices, set to embark on a four-year, industry-recognised programme to become qualified heating engineers and electricians. Partnering with some of Scotland's leading colleges, each apprentice will experience a live working env
08/03/2024
CCG Group has welcomed the news that four of their projects have been shortlisted for the year's Homes for Scotland (HFS) Awards. Set to take place on 17 May, this year's award theme "centres around how we meet the housing needs of everyone living (or who wishes to live) in Scotland" as well as "sh
08/03/2024
STORY has been appointed the main contractor for the delivery of accessibility works at Uddingston station, working on behalf of Scotland's Railways. Engineers will use a crane to install a 75-tonnes steel structure for the new footbridge and lift tower, as part of the Access for All programme to i
08/03/2024
The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate has granted permission for East Lothian Council to proceed with the clear up and preparation work within North Berwick Harbour. The Council has now appointed specialist marine engineers, Royal Haskoning DSV, and marine construction company, Southbay. Wi
08/03/2024
Aberdeenshire Council has appointed specialist consultants for a comprehensive review of options for the development of a new active travel route linking Oldmeldrum, Inverurie and Daviot. Taking into account previous work undertaken on the proposed pathway, the review by AECOM will take the form of
07/03/2024
Clark Contracts has welcomed the success of their 8th annual careers event, which saw more than 140 people interested in a traineeship or apprenticeship in the construction industry visits its Head Office in Paisley. The event, held as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, took place on Tuesday 5th
07/03/2024
In Glasgow, a group of female councillors have met with council officers to discuss how 'Feminist Urbanism' could inform the future development in the city. Feminist Urbanism – also known as Feminist Town Planning – is described as 'the taking into account of women's lived experience of the city to
07/03/2024
Perth and Kinross has been awarded £5 million of capital funding in the Spring Budget to support culture and regeneration projects across the region. Welcoming the additional investment announced by the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, Alison Williams, Director of Economy, Place and Learning with Perth and
07/03/2024
Whiteburn Projects has welcomed Minister for Housing, Paul McLennan, to its development in Kirkcaldy to see for himself the transformation of the brownfield former school site into a beautiful new corner of the town. As well as an informative tour around the construction site to meet the Whiteburn
07/03/2024
Inspiring mums at Barratt Developments Scotland welcomed their daughters to work for the day to help nurture the next generation of talent. The visit took place to mark International Women's Day to show the youngsters what their mums do when they go to work. The housebuilder hosted the event to pro
07/03/2024
South Ayrshire Council has approved the demolition of the last remaining tower block at Riverside Place in Ayr, to make way or the further development of new housing on the site. To date, two other tower blocks have been removed at the site and work underway to build 75 new, one and two-bedroom hom
06/03/2024
Falkirk Council has approved a major £140 million Growth Deal Plan, which includes the management and delivery of 10 different project, and will now be submitted to the UK and Scottish Governments. Together the projects funded through the Deal aim to improve infrastructure and encourage sustainable
06/03/2024
Glasgow City Council has welcomed the significant development activity in both Govan-Partick and the River Clyde being delivered through the Strategic Development Frameworks (SDFs). The SDFs are two of six for the city – the others are for the City Centre, Easterhouse, the Inner East and North Glas
06/03/2024
Network Rail has announced plans for the development of a new footbridge at Carstairs Station. The project will also see a lift installed in the station to improve accessibility, particularly for those with reduced mobility and those travelling with luggage, prams or bikes. Funded by the Scottish
06/03/2024
Highland and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has approved funding to support the development of a new community-led distillery project in an historic site in Moray. The Cabrach, described as the most rural area of Moray, is believed to be the "birthplace of malt whisky". Historically famed for a long and
06/03/2024
Scotland has moved past a housing crisis and is now in the midst of a housing emergency, industry body CIH Scotland has told a gathering of housing professionals at the country's biggest housing event. The declaration from CIH Scotland comes the week after the Scottish Government cut the affordable
06/03/2024
Glasgow has been recognised by fDi Intelligence for having the best investment strategy of any large European city. In June 2023, the Scottish and UK Governments announced that the Glasgow City Region would be one of two areas to host the first Investment Zones in Scotland. The Glasgow City Region
06/03/2024
I & H Brown has welcomed the next phase of works in the development of a major new timber processing plant in Ayrshire on behalf of Egger. Following successful delivery of the initial earthworks phase, I & H Brown is now well underway with delivering the elements of the main works contract for Egge
06/03/2024
Apprentices play an important role in the future of the energy industry and highlight the need to develop their emerging talents, SGN Emerging Talent Manager Michael Gillies. Marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week Mr Gillies said: "Attracting and retaining talent is a challenge, particularly within t
06/03/2024
Minister for Higher and Further Education, Graeme Dey MSP has marked the launch of Scottish Apprenticeship Week with a visit to Fife College's new Dunfermline Campus. Welcomed by College Principal Jim Metcalfe, the minister met apprentices from the new campus build's main contractors, Balfour Beat
06/03/2024
The Scottish Government has granted SSEN Transmission planning permission for a new overhead transmission line from Harris to Stornoway, which when complete will bolster energy security on the Isle of Lewis. The new 132kV line, which is expected to begin construction in the summer and be complete b
05/03/2024
Scottish Water has announced a new initiative to harness nature to help reduce flooding in communities during extreme rainfall caused by climate change. It is investing in solutions using the natural environment - often called 'blue green' infrastructure - on a range of pilot projects across Scotla
05/03/2024
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called on building services employers to take advantage of the campaign created by this year's Scottish Apprenticeship Week (SAW 2024) to address their skills shortages. The Association is promoting the opportunities for both employers and em
05/03/2024
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has established a Women in Plant working group to better represent the interests of women in plant and work towards further improving the industry and attracting more women to the plant industry. The working group will be co-chaired by Immediate SPOA Pas
05/03/2024
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has celebrated a major milestone in its ongoing peatland restoration initiative, with more than 10,000 hectares on the road to recovery through 're-wetting' sites. This significant milestone has been reached through years of dedicated work undertaken by FLS staff an
05/03/2024
Persimmon West Scotland have welcomed, Mark Griffin MSP, at their Royale Meadows development to meet with local apprentices. Marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week, the Scottish Labour Spokesperson for Local Government and Housing was met on site by local apprentices from Moodiesburn and surroundin
05/03/2024
Leading engineering services provider, Edwin James Group, has announced an expansion of apprenticeship initiative, extending the programme to include graduate apprenticeships. In 2021, the company committed to increasing the number of apprentices from 10 per cent to 15 per cent of the workforce in
05/03/2024
Avant Homes Scotland has announced that the final phase of a £60 million Penicuik housing development. The final 35 family homes on a 16.5-acre site at Carnethy Heights represents the third and final phase of the development which, once complete, will comprise 165 of the housebuilder's practically
05/03/2024
CCG has won the inaugural 'ESG Refurbishment of the Year' award at the Scottish Property Awards 2024. The Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub is now the official residence of the Paisley Central Library. It was constructed to provide a digitally connected and modern learning environment for everyone.
05/03/2024
Network Rail has announced the successful completion of improvement, safety and boundary works at Royal Terrace in Linlithgow. A boundary wall has been raised to 1.8m to make sure it complies with current railway standards. Engineers used stone to match the existing wall and to make sure the talle
05/03/2024
The JR Group has announced three new key appointments as part of their ongoing growth strategy. George Bunch joins the team as a new Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Advisor and both David Crosbie and Robbie Drummond as Site Managers. All three will assist the Group to deliver key developments
04/03/2024
SSE Renewables and Equinor have announcd the confirmation of a grid connection location from the Electricity System Operator (ESO) for a proposed fourth phase of the world's largest offshore wind farm. Dogger Bank D will now connect into Birkhill Wood, a proposed new 400kV substation located in the
04/03/2024
Scottish Water has announced the launch of a new campaign to hire the next generation of water professionals who'll "protect Scotland's critical water infrastructure for many years to come". The firm currently have 165 apprentices working hard to develop their knowledge and skills. This includes tr
04/03/2024
Scotland's Railway has welcomed MP Ronnie Cowan and MSP Stuart McMillan to Port Glasgow station to discuss the successful delivery of the £5m project to improve accessibility for passengers. Work to provide step-free access at the station began last February and has been carried out by Network Rail
04/03/2024
North Ayrshire Council has announced an investment of more than £400 million in communities and residents, as part of its newly announced Capital Budget. The Capital Budget supports investment in buildings, infrastructure and regeneration projects and the newly-approved programme will see a focus o
04/03/2024
West Dunbartonshire Council has announced new redevelopment plans for properties at a Dumbarton site, following the input of tenants living at Willox Park. At a meeting of the Council's Housing and Communities committee, members agreed to the rebuilding of properties on the site, the option which m
04/03/2024
East Lothian Council has announced the successful completion of remedial works to address issues associated with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) at Preston Lodge High School. Through a phased re-commissioning process, all affected classrooms within the school were brought back into us
04/03/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved an action plan to address the severe shortage of suitable housing in the capital. Following the unanimous decision to declare a housing emergency on Thursday 2 November, the Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee agreed a report which sets out actio
04/03/2024
Aberdeen City Council has announced that preparation works are now underway on the development of a new beach playpark area. The playpark was given planning permission in December 2023 along with other amenities as part of a beach park and events park with supporting blue badge parking, as part of
04/03/2024
HBB GeoSales has announced the successful completion of its latest project involving the integration of the Flex MSE wall at Glentress Forest near Peebles. Situated in the picturesque Tweed Valley, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and top-notch mountain biking trails, Glentress Forest is un
04/03/2024
Morrison Construction has celebrated a successful night at the Scottish Property Awards, picking up prizes in three different categories. Morrison Construction Building Central's National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) project, built on behalf of University of Strathclyde and designed by H
01/03/2024
SSEN Transmission has marked another major milestone in its EGL2 scheme, a joint venture project with National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET). In the development of a new subsea electricity superhighway contracts has been agreed with specialist HVDC cable supplier, Prysmian, and with Hitachi
01/03/2024
Balfour Beatty and SSEN Transmission has launched work on the development of nine Electricity Transmission projects across the north of Scotland. The work forms part of SSEN Transmission's 'Pathway to 2030' network redevelopment programme, to which Balfour Beatty was appointed in August 2023. This
01/03/2024
CCG (Scotland) has begun work on an innovative council housing development in Kilmarnock, being built on behalf of East Ayrshire Council. Located on Kennedy Drive, the 48 dwellings are being built by the Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing group and are designed to meet a range of needs fo
01/03/2024
SSEN Distribution has partnered with NatureScot for the largest-ever Scottish seagrass planting programme, announced on Wold Seagrass Day. The partnership is designed to protect and restore Scottish seagrass meadows, with SSEN's £2m funding programme believed to be the largest-ever single contribut
01/03/2024
Scottish Water has launched a new Climate Change Adaptation Plan, addressing the action and investment needed to reduce the risk of flood and drought and protect water supplies from the impacts of climate change across Scotland. The new plan outlines the efforts it will take to make services and in
01/03/2024
The Scottish Government is to consider five areas – the Scottish Borders, Galloway, Lochaber, Loch Awe and Tay Forest – to be designated as the country's next National Park. The government is committed to designating at least one new park by 2026, to join Cairngorms National Park and Loch Lomond an
01/03/2024
Clark Contracts have begun working on Waverley Housing's first new build development, which will see a £7m investment to deliver 25 new homes in Upper Langlee. Fraser Kelly, Chief Executive, Carole Yallop, Operations Director, Ronnie Dumma, Chair and Greg Easton, Clerk of Works from Waverley Housin
01/03/2024
Inverclyde Council has announced a new Town Board to help direct £20 million of inv estment in central Greenock. Councillors Francesca Brennan and Elizabeth Robertson were unanimously voted in as the local authority's representatives on the Greenock Town Board. The board is being established to br
01/03/2024
Two Clyde Gateway properties have been recognised at the prestigious 2024 Scottish Property Awards, with New Olympia House in Bridgeton being named Small Commercial Development and EastWorks winning the Commercial Architectural Excellence Award. A judging panel of 20 industry experts reviewed and d
01/03/2024
Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) has submitted a formal bid to create Scotland's third national park in Northern Perthshire. PKC's bid highlights the work carried out last year to consult with communities, land managers, businesses and other stakeholders on what a national park within Perth and Kinr
