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Scotland Construction News Archive for July 2024
31/07/2024
Glasgow City Council has granted planning permission for a major new waterside regenerate scheme, which will see the redevelopment of a derelict brownfield site. The approved plans include new homes, a hotel, leisure facilities and public open space as well as improved connectivity for neighbourin
31/07/2024
Scottish Water has installed more than 885 solar panels at two of their sites in the Central Belt, helping to save 57 tonnes of carbon a year and address the increasing urgency of climate change. The projects have seen 512 photovoltaic (PV) panels installed at Bothwellbank Waste Water Treatment Wor
31/07/2024
Stirling Council's Planning and Regulation Panel has granted planning permission in principle for ambitious plans for the redevelopment of the Craigforth campus. Ambassador Group was given approval for the redevelopment of the 54 hectare site off the M9 motorway, which occupies predominantly brownf
31/07/2024
Scottish Renewables has welcomed the UK government's increase to the Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 6 (AR6) budget. Welcoming the government announcement, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: "Heightened ambition for 2030 must be matched by bold action and the welco
31/07/2024
The Energy Training Academy (ETA) has launched the first phase of a Scotland-wide growth plan with expansion into Glasgow. The Edinburgh-headquartered energy education centre is on a mission to address the country's green skills shortage and will be delivering intensive heat pump courses at a new w
31/07/2024
Dumfries and Galloway Council has made a pitch to be the host of the new prospective GB Energy company at Chapelcross. Council Leader, Councillor Gail Macgregor, has written to Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Milliband and Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, to prop
31/07/2024
A major heritage development project in the Outer Hebrides has been awarded funding from the Museums Galleries Scotland Museum Development Fund. Comann Dualchas Innse Gall (the Outer Hebrides Heritage Forum), in partnership with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's Heritage Service, announce the award of £5
31/07/2024
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has welcomed the news that two large-scale residential developments they help support the delivery of, have been shortlisted for this year's Inside Housing Awards. Dykehead Road, forming part of the Holehills Regeneration in Airdrie, has been shortlisted in the Best Regeneration
31/07/2024
Lovell Partnerships has donated its building expertise to support two charities that serve Midlothian communities while building 39 new homes for Melville Housing Association near Dalkeith. The first of these new social rented homes are now being handed over to Melville at the Oakwood Edge developm
31/07/2024
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has launched a public consultation on the proposal to list Glasgow Central Mosque, one of the first purpose-built mosques in Scotland, at Category A. Built 1979-1984, the Glasgow Central Mosque is an outstanding example of a purpose-built mosque design in Scotlan
30/07/2024
Scottish Water has announced the successful completion of a groundbreaking project to harness hydropower from waste water, supporting its drive to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. The first of its kind in the UK, the scheme has seen the installation of a hydro turbine at Hamilton Waste Water Tre
30/07/2024
Scottish Renewables and the British Hydropower Association have sent a joint letter to Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, and Secretary of State for Wales, Jo Stevens, urging the UK Government to support the deployment of lo
30/07/2024
Martin Smith, aged 38 from Strathdee Properties in Craigellachie, has been crowned Scottish Plant Operator Challenge Champion 2024 after emerging victorious at the national competition over the weekend. The event, sponsored by the CITB, took place on July 27th at Errol Airfield in Perthshire, where
30/07/2024
Two large-scale CCG (Scotland) constructed housing development have been shortlisted for this year's Inside Housing Development Awards. Dykehead Road, forming part of the Holehills Regeneration in Airdrie, has been shortlisted in the Best Regeneration Project category, and Castlehill Road, the firs
30/07/2024
SSEN Distribution has announced the successful completion of a £5 million electricity network upgrade work, which saw power lines between Dounreay in Caithness and Melvich in Sutherland replased. The improvemet works have made supplies to over 1,200 customers more robust, secure and resilient, mini
30/07/2024
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is to revise the development of its custom archive facility due to escalating costs and project timelines. HES has said that it has decided to not to proceed with the Archive House project in its current form. The original plans for a state-of-the-art, net zero b
30/07/2024
Plans have been approved for over 30 new flats to be developed in Paisley. The site, at Glennifer View, is beside a Category B Listed building and adjoins Moredun Playing Fields. The design provides a total of 31, one, two and three bedroom flats of various sizes, all with patios or balconies, and
30/07/2024
Industry body, SELECT, has announced the appointment of Catherine Gillon, a highly accomplished human resources (HR) professional with almost 30 years' experience, as their new Director of Employment Affairs. Most recently HR Business Partner for EDF Energy at Torness power station, Catherine's rol
30/07/2024
A new Rail Skills Academy for young people, aged 18 to 24, has been announced by QTS and South Lanarkshire Council, supported by Network Rail. The Rail Skills Academy, which is being delivered by QTS Training on behalf on Network Rail, is funded through South Lanarkshire Council. It forms part of t
30/07/2024
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has donated a public access defibrillator (PAD) to Elderslie Wallace Bowling Club in Elderslie, near Paisley, to benefit the community in the immediate local area. This latest defibrillator will become the guardianship of the management team at the bowling club who will
29/07/2024
Network Rail Engineers have completed major works to improve the East Kilbride to Glasgow railway line has been achieved this week. Passenger services are now running following the closure of the line during the work. The closure of the line allowed the remaining steel pile foundations to be insta
29/07/2024
Essential surfacing improvement work is to commence on the northbound dual carriageway of the A9 just north of Slochd to Findhorn Bridge, near Inverness. BEAR Scotland is working on behalf of Transport Scotland. These improvements are a continuation of work carried out in June and will be complet
29/07/2024
Dundee is making a bid to become the home of the new publicly-owned energy company, Great British Energy. A senior councillor said he was writing to the UK Government to put forward the city's case for hosting the firm, a move which would create jobs at the forefront of the clean energy revolution.
29/07/2024
Aberdeen City Council is inviting expressions of interest for the role of a new tenant operator at the historic Glover House. Located in Bridge of Don, the Category B Listed granite building has long been associated with Fraserburgh-born Thomas Blake Glover (1838-1911), described as the founding fa
29/07/2024
Residents and businesses are being invited to share their experiences with Edinburgh's short-term rental (STR) licensing system. Available to take part in online until October, the Council has launched a 12-week consultation as part of a planned review of the local policy. This is in line with a de
29/07/2024
Walking, running, cycling…it didn’t matter to the big-hearted team of East Kilbride-based engineers how they did it, but it did matter that they raised as much as they possibly could for one of Scotland’s worthiest causes. Fit, fast and fun-loving, the sports-minded fundraisers from Dougall Baillie
26/07/2024
Refurbishment work has been completed at Stonehaven Leisure Centre in Aberdeenshire. The building has reopened following an extensive £1.4million refurbishment and renovation works. Visitors are invited to explore the newly updated facilities at the centre. The venue features a new fitness suite, a
26/07/2024
Extensive work on the Tay Road Bridge in Dundee is nearing completion, however drivers should prepare for upcoming closures and diversions as activity on the connecting ramps begins. Starting Monday, 05 August , and continuing for four weeks, a series of ramp closures and diversions will be impleme
26/07/2024
First Minister and MSP for Perthshire North, John Swinney, is to officially open the annual Vintage Working Plant and Tractor Weekend and the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge taking place this weekend, 27th and 28th July, at Morris Leslie Ltd, Errol Airfield. The event, which will raise money to s
26/07/2024
A substantial investment of £300,000 is earmarked for two parks in Falkirk, and residents are being invited to have their say in prioritising the spending of the funds before the deadline of March 2025. The two parks are Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness and Callendar Park. Both parks have been allocated
26/07/2024
Throughout August, East Ayrshire Council is to conduct a housing need and demand survey in New Cumnock. This initiative aims to help Housing Services gain a deeper understanding of the housing conditions and requirements of local residents. An independent company - Research Resource - has been ta
26/07/2024
HSBC Bank and Doble Engineering, a subsidiary of ESCO Technologies Inc, are the newest global firms to make investments in North Lanarkshire. Maxim Park at Eurocentral is now home to Doble Engineering’s Scottish Research and Design base. A leader in power grid diagnostic solutions, the company will
26/07/2024
Kinloss Golf Club, an established 9-hole golf course with clubhouse and a proposed holiday park comprising planning consent for 16 holiday lodges and 6 glamping pod plots situated close to the popular Moray Coast, is being marketed by the rural team at DM Hall, a leading independent firm of chartere
26/07/2024
North Ayrshire Council has announced financial support for residents who need to make their homes more energy efficient. The Council's Energy Smart programme of energy efficiency measures supports privately-owned and private-tenant households on low incomes to boost insulation at their properties.
25/07/2024
Edinburgh City Council has approved plans submitted by the Royal High School Preservation Trust (RHSPT) for its multi-million-pound redevelopment of the Thomas Hamilton Building on Regents Road. RHSPT, responsible for conserving and protecting the Thomas Hamilton building was granted planning perm
25/07/2024
Work on the Torvean Mobility Hub in Inverness is now complete. Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop officially opened the facility as part of a visit to see key sustainable transport projects across the city. The £600,000 mobility hub is located west of Inverness beside the Caledonian Cana
25/07/2024
South Ayrshire Council has announced that the new Maybole skatepark has officially opened. Over £224,000 has been invested in the project to ensure the new wheeled zone is one of the best in the country. South Ayrshire Council's Thriving Communities team, Maybole Community Council and North Carric
25/07/2024
The first phase of Scottish Water's multi-million-pound project to enhance a burst-prone rising main in Renfrew has reached the halfway point. The publicly owned utility is relining nearly a kilometre of pipework running under King’s Inch Road between Ferry Road and Crofton Way following a spate of
25/07/2024
Falkirk Council has announced that work in underway on the next phase of the A9/A904 Westfield project. This summer, the project will reach a major milestone when work starts on the next phase of the initiative which aims to transform local infrastructure and boost the economy once complete. The £
25/07/2024
Road safety improvement works on a busy junction in Inverness are to commence on 30 September 2024. Chair of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Councillor Ken Gowans, who made the announcement, said the Tower Road and Culloden Road junction has proved particularly hazardou
25/07/2024
Network Rail and Story Contracting are now in the final phase of a £12.6m project to replace one of Glasgow's busiest bridges on Shields Road. The bridge had been subject to a weight restriction for 25 years prior to its demolition in Easter. Since then, engineers have craned in the new bridge dec
25/07/2024
Scottish Renewables has welcomed the announcement that the UK Government has launched a partnership between Great British Energy and the Crown Estate which aims to deliver billions of pounds in clean power investment. Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: "Scottish Renewables w
24/07/2024
ScottishPower has delivered a £1bn boost for the energy supply chain and over £1.1bn in investment in the first six months of 2024. From transformers to turbines, monopiles to maintenance contracts, every aspect of the energy supply chain is benefiting. Over 550 companies, large and small, have won
24/07/2024
The South of Scotland Regional Economic Partnership (REP) has outlined ten tangible actions designed to address the urgent need for more homes and more housing choices across the region. The new South of Scotland Housing Action Plan is designed to be implemented over the next two years, with the ai
24/07/2024
Hub Residential's proposed student housing development in Dunedin Street in Edinburgh has received planning permission. Designed by shedkm, Hub Residential (HR) proposed high-quality student living in Canonmills, Edinburgh. The project is adjacent to HR's Arthouse scheme, and delivers landscaping t
24/07/2024
Fife Council has announced a £247,000 programme of resurfacing works in Kirkcaldy. The works on Rosslyn Street is planned to get underway on Monday, 29 july, and is expected to last approximately three weeks. The council's roads spokesperson, Cllr Altany Craik, said: "We maintain over 2,400km of r
24/07/2024
The Highland Council has announced a 'meet the buyer event' for contractors to tender for a new Highland Energy Efficiency Framework (domestic and non-domestic). Suppliers are invited to attend an in-person event on Monday 5 Aug at Highland Council, Chamber, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX. C
24/07/2024
A total of 44 competitors are set to compete in eight challenges at Errol Airfield on the 27th July in a bid to be crowned Scottish Plant Operator Challenge Champion of 2024. Organised by Morris Leslie, James Currie and Callum Mackintosh, the anticipation is building ahead of the Scottish Plant Ope
24/07/2024
Ofsted has confirmed that the Construction Industry Training Board's (CITB) National Construction College (NCC) is making "significant progress" towards providing high-quality training for people in the construction industry. This is welcome news for the industry, which is seen as the driving force
24/07/2024
Consumer Scotland has announced the launch of an investigation into consumer protections in the market for energy efficiency and low carbon heating products. Scotland's statutory body for consumers said that the investigation will examine a range of issues, including whether consumers have access t
24/07/2024
Scottish Renewables has announced that nominations are now open for the UK's ultimate celebration of renewable energy - The Scottish Green Energy Awards 2024. Following a record-breaking 11-minute sell-out event in 2023 and to mirror the growth of Scotland's thriving renewable energy industry, this
24/07/2024
The Forth Green Freeport (FGF) is already making significant progress in attracting businesses, jobs and investment, just six weeks on from being officially opened. The Scottish and UK Governments granted approval of FGF's Outline Business Case in June, alongside the designation of its three tax si
23/07/2024
GRAHAM has announced the appointment of Arc-Tech (Scotland) to a £59 million mixed-use development in Edinburgh. 'Burnet Point' on Abbey Lane in Meadowbank, is a residential development comprising 298 student beds for Unite Students and 66 build-to-rent and affordable apartments that will be manage
23/07/2024
The Scottish Government has announced funding of £2 million for a new project designed to capture, transport and safely store CO2 emissions from across Scotland. The new funding will be used to explore how a pipeline could transport Carbon Dioxide from Scotland's central belt to the North East. Th
23/07/2024
North Lanarkshire Council has welcomed the news that two new build projects and the teams behind their delivery have been shortlisted in this year's Inside Housing Awards. The Council's Dykehead Road development in Airdrie is shortlisted in the Best Regeneration Project category, while their Castle
23/07/2024
The Scottish Government will invest in an innovative bus industry consortium for the delivery of 252 new zero-emission buses and coaches, First Minister John Swinney has announced. Grant funding of £41.7 million will support eight operators, led by electric vehicle fleet specialist Zenobē, to
23/07/2024
Spencer Bridge Engineering has won a prestigious industry award in recognition of its work on the historic Union Chain Bridge. The company received the Historic Bridge Project of the Year Award at the New Civil Engineer Bridges Awards 2024 for its work on the iconic structure which crosses the bord
23/07/2024
One of Scotland's pioneering suppliers of EV infrastructure, FOR EV, has further expanded its team with the appointment of Graham Neill as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Supporting businesses in their transition to electric fleets through its bespoke 'FOR Fleets' proposition, FOR EV is paving the w
23/07/2024
Maxi Construction has announced its ongoing support for the Career Ready initiative, with a commitment to providing mentorship and paid internships to high school pupils with an interest in careers in construction. Latest Career Ready student, Boyd Black from St Kentigern's Academy, has recently c
23/07/2024
Scottish Plant Owners Association's Women in Plant (WiP) working group will attend the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge, taking place 27th July at Errol, in a bid to introduce women to a career in plant. Carly Somerville will be heading up the team representing WiP at the Scottish Plant Operator C
23/07/2024
The rural business organisation, Scottish Land & Estates, has said the 'knowledge and experience' of farmers and land managers must be recognised as a proposal for a National Park in Galloway is consulted upon. The Scottish Government has announced that NatureScot will conduct a public consultation
23/07/2024
Aberdeen City Council has announced the official opening of one of Scotland's biggest playparks following the completion of a £1 million transformation. The new Hazlehead Park includes gigantic towers, a zip line, wheelchair-accessible trampolines, and many musical items along with old favourites l
22/07/2024
SSE has unveiled plans to advance a new pumped storage hydropower project at Loch Fearna in Scotland's Great Glen, in a 50:50 joint venture with a consortium led by Gilkes Energy. The proposed co-development is located at the western end of Glengarry around 25km west of Invergarry and adjoins SSE R
22/07/2024
Building work has commenced on a new nursery and primary school in Winchburgh. The £16 million Hawkhill Primary School is due to open in August 2025. The new school is required to meet a significant increase in demand for school and nursery places in the area, which is a Core Development Area withi
22/07/2024
Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a new operator for the Carnegie Building in Peterhead. Forming the original home of the town's Public Library and Arbuthnot Museum, the St Peter Street property will shortly undergo a major conservation restoration as part of the wider Cultural Quarter project being
22/07/2024
First Minister John Swinney is to visit a carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility in Aberdeenshire, where he will announce new funding from the Scottish Government for the project. The Acorn project, based in St Fergus, would take captured CO2 emissions from industrial processes across the countr
22/07/2024
The Kingdom Group has appointed Leigh Grubb as its new Group Director of Corporate Services. The new role was created following a structural evaluation of the Kingdom Group, ensuring the organisation is well-positioned to meet the needs of its customers now and in the future, delivering an exceptio
22/07/2024
Galloway has been named as the proposed location for Scotland's next National Park with a further investigation to be carried out on its suitability. The joint proposal from the Galloway National Park Association and the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO biosphere highlights Galloway’s diverse
22/07/2024
The Coal Authority is examining the potential impact of historical mine workings at M80 Junction 9 on the subsidence that has led to the closure of the northbound off-slip for safety reasons. The slip road was closed on 28 June after significant subsidence created a 700mm deep hole in the carriagew
22/07/2024
Persimmon East Scotland has handed over 45 new homes in Musselburgh. The properties form part of Persimmon's Burgh Gate development at Craighall North and have now been transferred to East Lothian Council, who will manage the mixture of one to four bedroom homes. An earlier phase of 34 homes was h
19/07/2024
JH Civil Engineering is to commence work to improve pedestrian crossings, pavements and bus stop lay-bys in Motherwell. The work on West Hamilton Street is to start on Monday, 22 July. It will involve widening sections of the existing paths to enable shared use for walking, wheeling and cycling an
19/07/2024
Macduff Town Hall in Aberdeenshire has gone up for sale. The property would lend itself to a number of commercial, residential or community uses, with offers being sought by Aberdeenshire Council's Estates Team. Built in 1884, the B-listed detached property benefits from a very prominent location
19/07/2024
After an £80,000 investment in new equipment, Woodstock Avenue Play Park in Galashiels has re-opened. It is the latest play facility to have undergone a full refurbishment as part of our commitment to spending almost £5million across the period 2022-2029 to enhance these facilities for current and
19/07/2024
Clydebank residents are being urged to provide feedback on a new long-term town plan. Last year, it was announced that the town will be awarded £20 million funding as part of the UK Government's Long Term Plan for Towns initiative. West Dunbartonshire Council will work closely with the Town Board
19/07/2024
Organisers of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge (SPOC) and MDiG are bringing RodRadar's Live Dig Radar® (LDR) technology to Errol Airfield, where the 2024 edition of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge will take place on 27th July. RodRadar's Live Dig Radar® (LDR) technology was launched in t
19/07/2024
Renfrewshire Council is urging local people in Kilbarchan to take part in a survey which sets out potential future uses for the Steeple Buildings. Council officers have been working with heritage specialists from Glasgow Building Preservation Trust to develop proposals for the 250-year-old building
19/07/2024
The Highland Council's is advising caution as blue-green algae has been found in Loch nam Bonnach. During warmer weather, the chance of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) affecting water courses, particularly ponds, lochs and canals (as well as rivers), increases significantly. Sometimes the blue-gre
19/07/2024
Midlothian Council has announced that the northbound carriageway of Straiton Road in Loanhead is to close for resurfacing works from Monday, 29 July. The road is expected to be closed for two weeks from 6pm to 6am. The road will be closed in two phases: Phase 1: from the roundabout on Straiton R
18/07/2024
Network Rail has completed the £5 million reconstruction of Troon station, which was damaged by a fire, as part of an investment in Scotland's Railway. Troon's platform one building and canopies were destroyed in a July 2021 fire which ravaged the South Ayrshire station. The new building includes
18/07/2024
Scottish Enterprise has announced an £8 million grant contribution to build University of Dundee's Life Sciences Innovation Hub. Deputy First Minister of Scotland Kate Forbes joined Scottish Enterprise Chief Executive Adrian Gillespie during a visit to the site. The new £40m Hub, scheduled to open
18/07/2024
Work on South City Way, a cycleway in Glasgow city centre, is now complete. With the final leg of the route now fully constructed and ready for use, the South City Way ensures cycling from Queen's Park in the city's Southside to Trongate in the centre is possible in just 14 minutes along two miles
18/07/2024
TotalEnergies and SSE have signed an agreement to create a joint venture to establish a new major player in EV charging infrastructure in the UK and Ireland, under the brand 'Source'. The new business will deploy in both countries up to 3000 high power charge points, meeting demand from EV and fleet
18/07/2024
Knight Property Group has completed the third phase of its £20 million development in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire. The company has also agreed a multi-year deal with leading engineering services and asset management specialist, Briggs Equipment. The new industrial warehouse at Langlands Comme
18/07/2024
The Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) – a programme established to improve construction quality across Scotland – has reached a milestone of 100 organisations committing to its Quality Charter. The CQIC is seeking to improve construction quality through a change in culture acros
18/07/2024
Scottish Water has officially launched its latest Top Up Tap in Eyemouth. Hundreds of locals and visitors from across the small town stopped by to show their support, and 250 reusable water bottles were given out in an effort to promote the introduction of the newest Top Up Tap and encourage furthe
18/07/2024
The Forth Green Freeport has appointed Sarah Murray as its Chief Executive. Sarah is a highly professional leader who brings to the role considerable experience working with organisations developing skills and infrastructure that drive economic activity. She is currently the Director of Local Londo
17/07/2024
A ceremony celebrating the structural completion of the new Monifieth Learning Campus in Angus marked a major milestone in the development of the £66.5 million project. The milestone was celebrated with a unique and creative contribution from young people in S6 at the current Monifieth High School
17/07/2024
Improvement works have commenced on Dunfermline High Street. In April, local councillors and council officers visited Dunfermline High Street for a 'walkaround'. Together, they identified several small-scale improvements, such as replacing benches and repainting fences. Last month, the City of Dun
17/07/2024
East Renfrewshire Council has announced that refurbishment work at the tennis courts in Cowan Park have been completed. The project included the upgrading three of the courts from red blaes to tarmac, installing new fencing and gates and painting all six courts. This represented a £129,000 investme
17/07/2024
The stairs to platform 2 at Anniesland railway station in Glasgow have re-opened. Earlier this year a temporary route was created, taking passengers away from the stairs while engineers prepared the station for the installation of lift towers. Last month, the steel structures that house the new l
17/07/2024
Repair work on a collapsed section of road which links to an Inverclyde beauty spot has been completed. Work on a section of Dunrod Road at the junction of Old Largs Road near to Greenock Cut Visitor Centre has been repaired. Inverclyde Council recently created a temporary bypass before permanent
17/07/2024
Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop has officially opened Scotland's most powerful Electric Vehicle (EV) charging hub, which was installed by SSE. The Myrekirk Roundabout site features 24 ultra-rapid charging bays with a total capacity of almost two and a half megawatts, the equivalent of
17/07/2024
SANY has confirmed its lineup for the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge as well as sponsorship of the Lifting Challenge, one of eight tough challenges facing those vying to be crowned Scottish Plant Operator Challenge Champion 2024 on 27 July 27 at Errol. Visitors to the Scottish Plant Operator Cha
17/07/2024
Falkirk Council has restored over 350 headstones in Muiravonside Cemetery. It is part of a £120,000 investment designed to improve the overall safety of the cemetery. The work, which the council has a statutory obligation to carry out to ensure the safety of staff and visitors, is the latest to be
16/07/2024
Fred. Olsen Renewables is progressing with the construction of Crystal Rig IV, an 11-turbine wind farm in Scotland. The new site, located south of Dunbar in East Lothian and north-west of Duns in the Scottish Borders, will have an installed capacity of 49.1MW of renewable energy. Consented by the
16/07/2024
Clark Contracts has started refurbishment and transformation works to the Centre for Executive Education for Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). The project involves the refurbishment of the ground floor of the building, transforming what were under-utilised spaces on campus (including an old café
16/07/2024
bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited, a joint venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council, has announced that the final investment decision for its Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub project has been agreed. The planned hub will feature a hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility, located at Harene
16/07/2024
Following recent specialist structural inspections, the work programme at Aboyne Bridge in Aberdeenshire is progressing as planned. Aberdeenshire Council is currently awaiting the remainder of the laboratory results and final materials testing report on the internal condition of Aboyne Bridge and t
16/07/2024
JCB has confirmed that the forthcoming Scottish Plant Operator Challenge, taking place on 27 July, will mark the debut of JCB's new 4CX DualDrive backhoe loader in Scotland. Competitors, visitors and plant enthusiasts attending the
16/07/2024
A new £1million playpark which has been designed to cater for all ages of youngsters in Hazlehead Park is to open next week. The massive new structure – which is the biggest playpark in the city and includes gigantic towers, a huge zip line, wheelchair-accessible trampolines, and many musical items
15/07/2024
Transport Scotland has revealed plans to award a £5.5 million contract to Structural Soils Ltd to conduct ground investigation work on the A83. Subject to the conclusion of a standstill period, works are expected to last approximately 16 weeks. Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop said: "T
15/07/2024
Network Rail has commenced on tree and vegetation management along a 9-mile section of the Highland Line. Work will take place within the railway boundary and on adjacent land between Faskally and Pitagowan from today, 15 July, until the end of March next year. The work is needed to keep passeng
15/07/2024
Fife Council has formally acquired the new St Columba’s RC High School and Woodmill High School, located at the Dunfermline Learning Campus. The keys were handed over to Fife Council Leader, Cllr David Ross by BAM's Construction Director for Scotland, Martin Cooper. Cllr Ross said; "We're delighte
15/07/2024
Scottish Enterprise is to launch a new £35million Manufacturing Property Challenge Programme for prospective developers of manufacturing property to create 1,000,000sq ft of new industrial space to increase innovation. The first call of the Manufacturing Property Challenge Programme will make £15mi
15/07/2024
East Dunbartonshire Council has completed work on two new play parks. Councillor Paul Ferretti, Convener of the Council’s Place, Neighbourhood and Corporate Assets Committee, officially opened Dougalston Gardens North Play Area along with local children from Lullaby Lane Nursery. Keystone playpark
15/07/2024
The shortlist for the Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain awards has been announced. The awards, organised by trade body Scottish Renewables, celebrate the people, businesses and organisations at the heart of the industry who make possible the deployment of billion-pound renewable energy projects.
11/07/2024
Building work has started on the new South West Fife high school, which will replace Inverkeithing high school. Surrounded by pupils, staff, councillors and project contractors, Fife Council Leader David Ross and Education Cabinet Secretary Jenny Gilruth cut the first sod together, to mark the begi
11/07/2024
Work has begun to install the foundations of a new footbridge at the relocated Hairmyres station. Network Rail and contractor AmcoGiffen will be carrying out piling works over the next two weeks, 11 to 25 July, as part of the East Kilbride Enhancements project. Engineers will use a 58-tonne piling
11/07/2024
Improvement works are set to commence at Linn Crematorium in Glasgow. Operated by Glasgow City Council, the crematorium will close to the public on Monday, July 15, for three months, to allow refurbishment works to get underway. This follows the recent renovation project at the council's other cre
11/07/2024
Moray Council is urging its housing tenants to participate in its three-yearly tenant satisfaction survey. The survey seeks to gather feedback from tenants on various topics such as repairs and maintenance, tenant involvement, communication, neighbourhood conditions and overall value for money. T
11/07/2024
A total of £164,000 improvement works at over 20 tennis courts have been completed in Dundee. The partnership project was undertaken by Dundee City Council and Lawn Tennis Association. Seven parks have seen the resurfacing of courts where necessary, the repainting of court surfaces and lines, infr
11/07/2024
Aden Country Park in Mintlaw marked the completion of its five-year Aden Restoration & Redevelopment Project with a civic ceremony. Provost of Aberdeenshire Cllr Judy Whyte commemorated the project's achievements by officially unveiling the new Bill Cruickshank Visitor Information Centre on Tuesday
11/07/2024
Chartered surveyors DM Hall has promoted two of its young professionals, Calum Allmond and Charlie Barrett, to Director level. Charlie, based in DM Hall’s Edinburgh office from where he undertakes residential survey and valuation work, has a strong background in residential property and broad exper
11/07/2024
The Highland Council's Climate Change & Energy Team has won the Best Large Project 2024 award at the Scottish Energy Efficiency Awards. The team's work in providing warmer, energy-efficient homes for residents across the Highland region has garnered recognition both locally and nationally. At the
10/07/2024
GRAHAM has marked a major construction milestone with the topping out of the 551-apartment Bath Street complex, reaching full height at 36 metres. The Glasgow city centre development is for iQ Student Accommodation, one of the leading providers of private purpose-built student accommodation in the
10/07/2024
Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd has been awarded the construction contract to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy. The contract award, announced by the Scottish Government, marks the final phase in the procurement process which, subject to the successful completion of a mandatory standstill pe
10/07/2024
Aberdeen's Wood Group has been awarded a six-year contract to provide brownfield engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) solutions for Shell's Prelude Floating Liquified Natural Gas (FLNG) facility in Western Australia. Welcoming the announcement of the contract, Ken Gilmartin,
10/07/2024
Clark Contracts has announced the successful completion of a £3 million transformation of the Category B listed Paisley Arts Centre, on behalf of Renfrewshire Council. The Paisley based main contractor created new back-of-house and performance facilities, improved sound and lighting, upgraded dress
10/07/2024
Eight new engineering construction qualifications have been launched in Scotland by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB). The new Scottish Competence Based Qualifications (CBQs), accredited by SQA Accreditation, are based on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the
10/07/2024
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has welcomed the news that the Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub has secured its second, major accolade after winning a SILVER Scottish Design Award. The awards, organised by Urban Realm, bring the great and the good from across the design space in Scotland. From architects to d
09/07/2024
Vestas has been appointed to supplier turbines for SSE's new, 12 turbine, 50MW Aberarder Wind Farm in the Scottish Highlands. Vestas will supply and install a dozen of its V117-4.2 MW wind turbines in 4.3 MW operating mode at the Aberarder site in Strathnairn near Inverness. The Aberarder project
09/07/2024
Scottish Renewables has outlined ten "quick wins" the new UK Government could achieve in their first 100 days in power. These 'quick wins' could accelerate economic growth and reduce energy costs, according to the leading industry body. Setting out the immediate priorities for Scotland's renewable
09/07/2024
Renewable energy leader Drax has announced the appointment of global technology and engineering firm Voith Hydro to move forward its 'Hollow Mountain' plans – the UK's first pumped storage hydro scheme in 40 years. The proposed 600 MW underground plant would be constructed underground adjacent to D
09/07/2024
West Lothian Council has welcomed the successful completion of a new state-of-the-art primary school development by Hub South East and Morrison Construction. The project was delivered on behalf of the council by development partner Hub South East with Morrison Construction as the lead contractor T
09/07/2024
The Highland Council has announced the appointment of Jupiter Play & Leisure Ltd to a £500,000 contract to carry out refurbishment works at the popular Whin Park in Inverness. A shortlist of two potential suppliers for the delivery of the upgrade to the play park at Whin Park were chosen in May, w
09/07/2024
GMG Energy has welcomed an enhanced apprenticeship support scheme making it easier to hire local youngsters. The funding scheme, which assisted the Sutherland-based renewable energy business to hire its first apprentice, is to be promoted throughout the far north of Scotland with the support of Cai
09/07/2024
Barratt Developments Scotland – which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes – will see Alison Condie, Andrew Morrison and Lorraine Paterson move into more senior roles at the business in the coming months. Alison Condie, who is the current Managing Director for East Scotland, will assume th
09/07/2024
Morrison Construction has welcomed the news that their HMP and YOI Stirling project has won a gold medal in the Health Building/Project category at this year's Scottish Design Awards,. The awards, organised by magazine Urban Realm, serve to highlight the very best in design of construction projects
09/07/2024
Albyn Housing Society (AHS) has secured planning permission for the £1.1 million redevelopment of a disused care home staff accommodation block into new homes. AHS has exercised an option to purchase a staff accommodation block that was part of the former Mo Dhachaidh care home in Ullapool. The soc
09/07/2024
The Knight Property Group has welcomed the news that the Barrack Charitable Trust will donate £52,000 to 25 worthwhile charitable organisations across Scotland, in its latest tranche of donations for 2024. Major beneficiaries this time around include Maggie's Aberdeen, which offers support to peopl
08/07/2024
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has secured planning permission for a major new housing development in Barrhead. As part of the delivery of its development off Springfield Road in Barrhead, Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has been granted planning permission by East Renfrewshire Council to introduce a rang
08/07/2024
Glasgow City Council has announced the launch of a new public consultation on the increasing number of tall buildings being built and planned in the city centre and beyond. The Tall Buildings in Glasgow consultation will run until 30 September, and will help to shape the final design guidance on Ta
08/07/2024
SSEN Transmission has announced the tender process in now underway to secure cable and converter station work packages for the proposed Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) HVDC connection project linking Peterhead in Scotland and Norfolk in England. EGL3 is a joint venture between SSEN Transmission and Nat
08/07/2024
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has urged Keir Starmer and his new government to recognise the importance of the UK's construction industry and the crucial role it plays in improving social, economic, and environmental outcomes. Highlighting how a new government offers the opportunity to
08/07/2024
Procast Group has been awarded a five-year framework agreement by Loreburn Housing Association. A significant milestone for the business, the framework place was secured through the Procurement for Housing Scotland (EESSH) 2 Framework and will be supported with individual contracts. It will allow
08/07/2024
SP Energy Networks has announced a £750,000 programme of electricity network upgrade and reinforcement works in Lanarkshire. The essential works to install a new high-voltage underground cable are expected to take around three weeks from today, Monday 8 July. The investment will help strengthen th
08/07/2024
Dundee City Council has called for views to help shape the future of building development in the city. The council is working on a new Local Development Plan (LDP), due to be published in 2028, which will set out the land use strategy to guide future development of land and buildings. The first st
08/07/2024
Aberdeenshire Council has approved grants for a wide range of projects under the Coastal Communities Challenge Fund. Around £332,000 is being invested in a wide range of initiatives and activities which will deliver a range of benefits along the region's coastline. The council distributes revenues
05/07/2024
Roger Bullivant Limited (RBL), a leading ground engineering company, is delighted to announce the successful completion of its first Foundation Package for Dandara Scotland at its Foxhall Gait development in Kirkliston. This landmark project involved the installation of 120 No x 200mm Driven Preca
05/07/2024
CCG (Scotland) and West Dunbartonshire Council has announced the launch of a pioneering new housing development in Pappert, Bonhill, which will see affordable Passivhaus homes brought to West Dunbartonshire for the very first time. The 26-home development will include a mix of one, two, three and f
05/07/2024
McLaughlin & Harvey has been awarded Digital Contractor of the Year at this year's Digital Construction Awards. The Digital Construction Awards celebrate the most pioneering projects, teams, and individuals championing innovation and technology in the built environment. With a focus on people, pro
05/07/2024
Ark Estates has secured the acquisition of a prime site for redevelopment in Invergordon on the Cromarty Firth. Located on Castle Avenue Industrial Estate – close to the Port of Cromarty Firth, which was part of the consortium granted Freeport status earlier this year - the site comprises a detach
05/07/2024
Maxi Caledonian has reported an increase in turnover and profit, with turnover increasing from £89 million to over £101m and a profit before tax of £4.4m. Maxi Caledonian Ltd is the ultimate holding company of Maxi Haulage Ltd, Maxi Construction Ltd and Maxi Warehousing Ltd. Chairman Gerry Atkinso
05/07/2024
Transport Scotland's operating company, BEAR Scotland, has announced a programme of drainage investigation work at the M8 Junction 4 westbound off-slip on the nights of Thursday 11 and Friday 12 July. Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland's South East Network Manager, said: "These drainage investigations will
04/07/2024
Three of Scotland's leading Housing Associations have announced a new partnership to help address the housing emergency in Scotland, focusing on providing homes for independent living. Blackwood Homes & Care will lead a new £17.5 million housing project to deliver a mix of 66 homes from two-bed fla
04/07/2024
Tilbury Douglas has announced the successful completion and handover of the Edinburgh Castle arena for the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. This marks the tenth consecutive year Tilbury Douglas has delivered the project on schedule. The state-of-the-art, nearly 9,000-seat venue is
04/07/2024
A new development of 107 new homes in Ballater has been proposed by Invercauld Estate and Scotia Homes. The site, next to the Deeside Way and Monaltrie Park, has been a longstanding residential allocation in the local development plan. The proposed development includes a range of one to four bedro
04/07/2024
Aberdeen-based engineering consultancy, Wood Group, has been selected as the lead specialist consultant for an independent study for the Sunrise Joint Venture's (SJV) Greater Sunrise Development. Wood will deliver a comprehensive concept study for the Greater Sunrise Development, considering engine
04/07/2024
A new report on the size and shape of the housing management workforce in Scotland has been published by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland. The report, 'Careers In Housing Management: How To Improve Routes Into The Profession', aims to kick start a discussion about how we can improv
04/07/2024
Aberdeen City Council has committed to engaging with local residents about the future of council homes affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). Key stakeholders include residents living in RAAC affected homes, residents who have recently moved from RAAC affected homes, the local c
04/07/2024
Fleming Homes has announced a significant step forward in their growth and leadership initiative with the appointment of new directors, Scott Hunter and Asher Humphrey-Martin. Asher and Scott are both long-standing and well-respected members of the team. These appointments are a testament to their
04/07/2024
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has appointed Jake Valente as its first Group Operations Manager as the Edinburgh-based firm continues to expand. Mr Valente steps up into the newly-created role after six years with the family-run business where he was most recently branch manager at its Prest
04/07/2024
ScottishPower has welcomed First Minister of Scotland Rt Hon John Swinney MSP to their training centre, Dealain House, where he set out the SNP's focus on transitioning to a green economy. The First Minister was joined by ScottishPower Chief Executive Keith Anderson and Jamie Hepburn MSP, Cumbernau
04/07/2024
Clark Contracts has congratulated three of its employees on their graduation with BSc Honours degrees in Quantity Surveying from Glasgow Caledonian University. Colin joined the contractor's Construction West division in 2021 as a trainee after completing his HND in Quantity Surveying at City of Gla
03/07/2024
Forth Ports has submitted a Proposal of Application (PAN) to the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) for phase two of Harbour 31, known as The Dry Dock – new creative and commercial hub on land to the east of Edinburgh Dock within the Port of Leith. The PAN submitted is the next phase of the wider Harb
03/07/2024
EDF Renewables has appointed I & H Brown to deliver the design and build of the civil balance of plant works for the 20-turbine Stranoch Wind Farm. Works commenced on Monday the 27th May, and we are underway constructing the first section of access road. The Stranoch Wind Farm site is located in D
03/07/2024
Stirling-based nanomaterial producer, iGii, has secured investment funding of £8.8 million to accelerate customer projects, increase its manufacturing capacity, and deepen its research and development to explore further applications of its patented Gii™ material. The funding round was led by a £4m
03/07/2024
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has appointed Jake Valente as its first Group Operations Manager as the Edinburgh-based firm continues to expand. Mr Valente steps up into the newly-created role after six years with the family-run business where he was most recently branch manager at its Prest
03/07/2024
The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) supported more than 270 new projects in 2023/24, worth £175.4 million to the Scottish economy. Newly published stats from the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) show it also worked with more public sector bodies in 2023/24, attracting six new partners includ
03/07/2024
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland has announced the return of its 'Big Conversation' event, in partnership with Fife Council, which brings together young and upcoming housing professionals to consider and discuss the most important issues facing Scotland's housing sector, as well as
03/07/2024
A SNIPEF petition calling for a ban on the sale of used power tools at car boot sales has been stopped due to pre-election purdah rules. Published in March, the petition had gained over 46,000 signatories before being closed on 30 May, following the announcement of a General Election by Prime Mini
03/07/2024
Drax Group has announced the launch of a new £30,000 transport fund to help schools to organise visits to Drax's sites across the UK. The new fund has been established to support the work Drax's charitable entity, Drax Foundation, does to get young people to develop their science technology enginee
03/07/2024
The Scottish Government has announced a new recruitment drive to appoint two new Land Commissioners and a new Tenant Farming Commissioner to join the board of the Scottish Land Commission to help drive forward fresh thinking about how land is owned and used in Scotland. The Scottish Land Commissio
03/07/2024
Fife Council has announced that the second phase of roundabout roadworks at Bothwell Gardens in Dunfermline will get underway on Monday, 08 July. The 4-way temporary traffic lights will reduce to 3-way and Woodmill Street will be closed to through traffic. The traffic management layout will be chan
02/07/2024
SSEN Transmission has announced a new partnership with Industrial Cadets for an initiative to inspire the next generation of engineers. Led by education charity EDT (the Engineering Development Trust), Industrial Cadets is an initiative aimed at 11–19-year-olds to help give them the skills, insight
02/07/2024
Connect Modular has been appointed by Ark Housing Association for the development of 12 new, affordable, cottage flats on the site of a former care home at Windsor Square, Penicuik. Following demolition of the former care home and a competitive tender process, Ark Housing Association has appointed
02/07/2024
Centrica Energy Storage (CES) has appointed leading Scottish engineering consultancy, Wood, for the redevelopment of the UK's Rough field in readiness for future hydrogen storage. The Rough reservoir, located in the Southern North Sea, has been used to store natural gas safely for over thirty years
02/07/2024
The Energy Training Academy (ETA) is expecting to upskill around 300 Octopus Energy Group engineers in 2024 as part of a key training partnership with the renewables giant. Cohorts of gas engineers are travelling to Dalkeith on the outskirts of Edinburgh from south of the Border every month for the
02/07/2024
Morrison Community Care (CCG) Holdco has announced a the launch of construction work on a new care home development in Greenlaw Mains, Penicuik. Comprising 54 bedrooms and located northeast of the popular town centre, the luxury facility is being delivered by innovative joint venture company betwee
02/07/2024
The Scottish Government has launched a new consultation on a range of proposals for crofting reform. As part of the consultation process, a programme of meetings will take place from 3 July to 15 August, stretching from Oban to Shetland. The consultation, which runs until 2 September 2024, seeks v
02/07/2024
North Lanarkshire Council has called on for views on proposed plans for the transformation of the Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life. The proposed development received an initial award of £148,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to conduct consultation work, feasibility studies, and resear
02/07/2024
A number of uninhabitable houses are to be demolished and replaced with new-build properties, as part of ongoing efforts by Argyll and Bute Council to address the area's housing emergency alleviate the current housing shortage facing residents. The council has approved the demolition of 44 uninhabi
02/07/2024
Network Rail has announced a programme of bridge renewal works off Gateside Road in Barrhead. Engineers will work to remove the existing structure, install a new bridge and subsequently re-lay track. Network Rail has said that the work was vital for the long-term reliability of the railway. A foot
02/07/2024
ScottishPower has announced two new senior appointments, with Charles Langan becoming its new Chief Financial Officer and Nicola Connelly taking over as Chief Executive for SP Energy Networks. Both are established leaders within ScottishPower with Charles previously holding senior finance roles in
01/07/2024
Scottish construction firm The JR Group has joined Homes for Scotland. The JR Group is a key delivery partner for councils and housing associations across Scotland and builds hundreds of modern, energy-efficient social homes across the country each year. With its members delivering the vast majori
01/07/2024
Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) Distribution will be carrying out the initial stages of a project which will see a section of its overhead lines in Ballater being replaced with underground cables towards the end of this year. The project is an essential piece of work designed to protec
01/07/2024
Orkney Islands Council has announced work is to commence today, 01 July, on the annual surface dressing road works. This year's programme will see 14 stretches of road totalling around 24kms being surface dressed, across eight different areas - Birsay, Sandwick, Harray, Orphir, Kirkwall, South Ron
01/07/2024
Construction work is set to commence on a new skate park and pump track facility in Jedburgh. Starting from today, 01 July, initial site preparation will be undertaken before full construction work starts three weeks later, on Monday 22 July. The project is expected to be complete by late October.
01/07/2024
A total of 400 struggling households from across the Lothians, Edinburgh and Lanarkshire are £660,000 better off thanks to the hard work of a life-saving service. The housing support service, provided by Melville, helped tenants claim grants and benefits worth £660,560 over the past 12 months, work
01/07/2024
Dundee City Council has announced that the newly completed mural at Dundonlad Street has been unveiled. Over the past two years young people from the Arthurstone Art Group have been involved in the design, community consultation and painting of the nature mural on Dundonald Street. The project w
01/07/2024
Highland Council has agreed a number of objectives with the aim of finding solutions to a Highland Housing Challenge. It is anticipated that 24,000 new houses will be required in Highland in the next ten years. This is around double that which would normally be built. The future demand for housing
01/07/2024
USC Hydraulics, Scotland's premier provider of hydraulic products and services, has launched new, state-of-the-art e-commerce website. This significant development positions USC Hydraulics at the forefront of the hydraulic industry, providing customers with a comprehensive online shopping experienc
