After being named Scotland's Energy Efficiency Council of the year, North Lanarkshire Council's Energy Efficiency Team have now been named second top council in the United Kingdom in the national finals.
The council was commended for the impact they've had across their communities tackling fuel poverty; one of the key issues that set the team apart. Their work in rolling out innovative and exciting projects, including installing insulation to reduce heating bills for tenants and residents while reducing their carbon footprint and boosting the local economy by supporting locally based suppliers and providing jobs for local people, was also recognised.
Convener of Communities and Housing, Councillor Heather Brannan-McVey, said: "I'm delighted that our energy efficiency team and the council's programme of measures to tackle fuel poverty and promote energy efficiency, have been recognised at this national level.
"We're working hard to improve the lives of our residents by providing warm and comfortable homes while positively impacting on the local environment.
"Well done to everyone involved in delivering this accolade. We'll continue to roll out our ambitious plans to make North Lanarkshire the place to Live, Learn, Work, Invest and Visit."
Procast, one of the council's partners involved in delivering these projects, nominated the team for the national award following their Scottish Success.
Procast also picked up first prize and was named UK winner for fabric and insulation installer and used North Lanarkshire Council's project as an example as part of our nomination.
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Construction News
28/10/2019
North Lanarkshire Energy Efficiency Team Finalist In National Awards
Latest Construction News
15/11/2024
A major milestone has been reached in the UK's transition to a greener energy future. Ofgem has approved the Eastern Green Link 1 project, a £2.5 billion investment that will see the installation of a 196km subsea electricity cable between Scotland and England. The project, a joint venture between ...
15/11/2024
Falkirk Council has secured a £100 million Growth Deal that is expected to create 1,660 jobs and generate £628 million in economic benefits for the area. The Deal, signed by the UK and Scottish Governments, will fund 11 projects, including: • A Carbon Dioxide Utilisation Centre • A Bioeconomy ...
15/11/2024
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has raised concerns that the measures announced in the Autumn Budget could lead to the demise of the plant hire industry in Scotland. The association argues that the increased tax burden and other economic pressures will have a significant negative ...
15/11/2024
Maxi Construction has been awarded a £1.6 million contract by The City of Edinburgh Council to replace the Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) roof at Pentland Primary School. The phased project will involve the removal of existing roof coverings and ceilings, the replacement of RAAC ...
15/11/2024
Clark Contracts has been awarded a contract to retrofit Scotland's National Retrofit Centre at BE-ST's Innovation Campus. The project aims to transform the building into a living laboratory, showcasing best practices in non-domestic retrofit. The ambitious project will involve a range of ...
15/11/2024
The Scottish Government has announced plans to bypass the villages of Springholm and Crocketford on the A75, a key route linking Scotland to Ireland. Jacobs UK Ltd has been awarded a contract to undertake initial design and assessment work for the bypass. The project is funded by the UK ...
15/11/2024
Dundee City Council has secured a £693,383 grant from the Scottish Government's Recycling Improvement Fund to upgrade its recycling facilities at Baldovie and Riverside. The funding will be used to purchase new waste management equipment, such as roll packers and compactors, to improve efficiency ...
15/11/2024
Homes for Good and Glasgow Credit Union have formed a partnership to address housing inequality in Glasgow and neighbouring areas. Glasgow Credit Union has provided a £2.4 million loan to Homes for Good, which will be used to purchase up to 35 homes for low-income individuals and families. The ...
15/11/2024
The historic Troon station has reopened following a £5m restoration project. The station was extensively damaged by a fire in 2021. Network Rail, in partnership with AmcoGiffen and CPMS, undertook the rebuild, which included the restoration of the station's iconic façade while incorporating modern ...
15/11/2024
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking emergency works on the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch to address a safety concern related to a deteriorating rock face. Recent monitoring has identified a fractured rock mass 60 metres above the road, requiring urgent attention. To ...