Argyll and Bute Council's Empty Homes Team has picked up the highly sought after 'Outstanding Team Award' at this year's Scottish Empty Homes Awards.
The awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding work and achievements of individuals and organisations in reviving empty homes across Scotland.
The Council has enjoyed previous success at the awards and had five entries shortlisted as finalists this year, including two out of the three finalists in the Best before/after and Best Old Wreck categories.
Kelly Ferns, the Council's Empty Homes Officer, said: "We are grateful to receive the Outstanding Team Award today at the Scottish Empty Homes Conference 2022.
"Tackling empty homes is often challenging and multifaceted, team collaboration is fundamental and we're so proud to be recognised today amongst some quality teams in empty homes work."
Shaheena Din, National Project Manager for the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership, said: "I am delighted for all of this year's awards winners, including the team at Argyll and Bute Council. They have shown an incredible effort in transforming communities through their work in bringing empty homes back into use.
"We are so pleased that we could offer a hybrid event this year, allowing our awards to take place in person as well as opening up digital attendance following the success of last year. We look forward to seeing what everyone involved in bringing empty homes back in to use will achieve in the next 12 months."
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Construction News
24/03/2022
Argyll And Bute's Empty Homes Team Wins Outstanding Team Award
Latest Construction News
29/11/2024
Construction has begun on the initial phase of Spaceport 1, a sub-orbital launch site in the Outer Hebrides. Local contractor, Macaulay Askernish Ltd, has been awarded a contract by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to undertake enabling works at Scolpaig Farm in North Uist. The project, funded by a £947k ...
29/11/2024
David Smith Contractors Ltd, a local firm based in Fraserburgh, has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract to contribute to the construction of the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project. The company will undertake civil engineering works at the converter station site near Boddam, Peterhead. ...
29/11/2024
Scotland has unveiled a new plan to become a leading exporter of renewable hydrogen by 2030. The plan, titled 'A Trading Nation: Realising Scotland's Hydrogen Potential – A Plan for Exports', outlines specific actions needed to achieve this goal. The Scottish Government aims to capitalize on the ...
29/11/2024
First Minister John Swinney has welcomed the progress being made in the construction of the new Perth High School during a recent site visit. The new three-storey building, being delivered by Robertson Construction Tayside on behalf of hub East Central Scotland, will accommodate up to 1,600 pupils ...
29/11/2024
Glasgow City Council has given the green light to the sale of four land plots in the city to facilitate various development projects. The sites in question are located in Carmyle, Deaconsbank, Maryhill, and Port Dundas. The disposals are expected to generate significant capital receipts for the ...
29/11/2024
Scottish Water is set to achieve a significant milestone in its woodland creation programme, planting over 500,000 trees by the end of the current planting season in March 2025. This year, the company will plant more than 245 hectares of native woodland across various sites, including Loch ...
28/11/2024
Construction has begun on a new £33 million student accommodation development in Glasgow city centre. The project, a partnership between Artisan Real Estate and Homes for Students, will provide 321 self-contained studio apartments at 292-298 St Vincent Street. The existing office building on the ...
28/11/2024
Springfield Properties has submitted detailed plans to Midlothian Council for the first phase of its new Lingerwood development. The proposed development, located off Stobhill Road near Newtongrange, will eventually include around 1,000 homes. The first phase will comprise 63 homes, ranging from ...
28/11/2024
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has called on the Scottish Government to prioritise the needs of rural communities in the upcoming Scottish Budget. Dee Ward, Chair of SLE, has urged the Finance Secretary, Shona Robison, to conduct a robust rural impact assessment for all spending and taxation ...
28/11/2024
Four Scottish electrical apprentices have been praised for their performance in the prestigious SkillELECTRIC competition. John-Ross Campbell, Kalum Low, Milly Smith, and Ewan Thomas, all SETCTT apprentices, represented Scotland in the UK-wide competition, which was held at Oldham College. Milly ...