https://www.buildscotland.co.uk https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318058/key-milestone-for-glasgow-student-accommodation-project https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318058/key-milestone-for-glasgow-student-accommodation-project Construction of a £70 million student accommodation development at 292-298 St Vincent Street in Glasgow has reached a significant milestone, with the building now visibly rising from the ground. Dro 15/04/2025 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318068/ofgem-prioritises-ready-clean-energy-projects-for-grid-connections https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318068/ofgem-prioritises-ready-clean-energy-projects-for-grid-connections Energy regulator Ofgem is expected to confirm today (April 15) its finalised Connections Reform process, designed to expedite grid connections for renewable energy projects that are ready and crucial 15/04/2025 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318066/george-square-transformation-takes-significant-step-forward https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318066/george-square-transformation-takes-significant-step-forward The ambitious transformation of Glasgow’s landmark George Square has moved into a tangible phase with the commencement of the erection of hoardings around the perimeter of the civic space. Starting to 15/04/2025 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318064/kinardochy-errochty-underground-cable-project-consultation-planned https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318064/kinardochy-errochty-underground-cable-project-consultation-planned Members of the public are invited to attend a consultation feedback event to discuss the proposed infrastructure associated with a new underground electricity transmission cable between the Kinardochy 15/04/2025 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318063/turner-townsend-appointed-to-borders-railway-extension https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318063/turner-townsend-appointed-to-borders-railway-extension Turner & Townsend have been appointed as project managers to develop a business case for the potential extension of the Borders Railway beyond its current terminus at Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle. 15/04/2025 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318062/scotlands-largest-community-solar-farm-approved https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318062/scotlands-largest-community-solar-farm-approved Arran Community Renewables, a Community Benefit Society based on the Isle of Arran, has secured planning consent for a 6 MW solar farm. The Glenkiln Solar Farm, located approximately 1km west of Lamla 15/04/2025 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318060/new-route-map-to-boost-community-benefits-from-nature-investment https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318060/new-route-map-to-boost-community-benefits-from-nature-investment A new Route Map has been published by the Scottish Land Commission (SLC) to ensure communities across Scotland secure tangible and long-lasting benefits from nature restoration projects and investment 15/04/2025 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318069/procast-group-extends-scottish-footprint-with-new-dumfries-base https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318069/procast-group-extends-scottish-footprint-with-new-dumfries-base Award-winning principal contractor Procast Group has further expanded its presence across Scotland with the opening of a new base in Dumfries. The Hamilton-based firm has invested £30,000 in a new war 15/04/2025 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318027/over-1000-affordable-homes-delivered-in-glasgow https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318027/over-1000-affordable-homes-delivered-in-glasgow Glasgow City Council%apos;s Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) facilitated the completion of over 1,000 new affordable homes in the city during the past year, despite facing budgetary reductions at 14/04/2025 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318025/scottish-water-launches-major-sewer-upgrade-works https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318025/scottish-water-launches-major-sewer-upgrade-works A key phase of Scottish Water%apos;s £11.5 million project to upgrade a strategic rising sewer main connecting Renfrew and Glasgow is set to begin, resulting in a significant road closure. From Monday, 28 14/04/2025 00:00:00