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Scotland Construction News Archive for November 2021
30/11/2021
Mosaic Architecture + Design has secured detailed planning permission and listed building consent for the redevelopment of 50 Bothwell Street in the heart of Glasgow city centre. The development will provide refurbished office accommodation with a subdivision of ground floor retail and with a new c
30/11/2021
BEAR Scotland and its supply chain are continuing to deal with the impact of Storm Arwen on the trunk roads it is responsible for in the North West, North East and South East of Scotland. The first storm of the winter season saw wind speeds exceeding 90mph in some areas. The high winds caused a num
30/11/2021
Scottish Water is continuing its work to restore water supplies across several areas in Aberdeenshire, Tayside and Perthshire that were impacted by Storm Arwen. Supply was interrupted due to a loss of power at some of the utility’s sites and also due to debris, including fallen trees, on equipment
30/11/2021
The government has announced a number of support schemes to help communities recover from the impact of Storm Arwen. The Scottish Government's Resilience Room (SGORR) met again on Monday afternoon, chaired by the Deputy First Minister John Swinney, to oversee efforts to restore power to communities
30/11/2021
CCG (Scotland) and Morrison Community Care Group (MCCG) has announced the completion of a new luxury care home located just south of Stirling city centre. Roselea Court, which has since been sold to a recognised care operator, will offer residential, nursing and dementia care services for people ov
30/11/2021
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced the appointment of Stuart Pattison as their new Estimating Director. Stuart first joined Arc-Tech as Senior Electrical Estimator upon its formation in 2016 and now, having re-united with the firm this winter, he has assumed the new role of Estimating Director where
29/11/2021
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has said that is remains at red alert status as its teams continue to respond to widespread and extensive damage to its north of Scotland electricity network caused by Storm Arwen. Throughout the night and into this morning, SSEN have made progress
29/11/2021
Scottish Water has said that it is "working as quickly as possible" to restore water supplies across several areas in Aberdeenshire and Tayside impacted by Storm Arwen. Up to 10,000 properties have been affected, and Scottish Water teams are working around the clock to ensure they are restoring sup
29/11/2021
Paisley's White Cart Bridge has reopened to the public for the first time in more than 25 years, and will soon form part of a new walking and cycle route from Renfrew to Paisley. Originally a rolling lift bascule bridge built by Scottish engineer Sir William Arrol, the bridge at Abercorn Street in
29/11/2021
Sanctuary has completed the construction of almost 100 new homes for social rent across four sites in Port Glasgow and Greenock. Inverclyde Council leader Stephen McCabe, as well as fellow ward representative, Cllr David Wilson, went to visit one of the completed sites on Dubbs Road in Port Glasgow
29/11/2021
Ochiltree, the historic conservation village, has become a 'Biosphere Community' – the fifth to be designated within Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere, and the first in East Ayrshire. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) makes its awards in rec
29/11/2021
Olympia Centre swimming pools could be closed until late next year amidst a combination of survey works, planned refurbishment and repairs, Dundee City Council have said. A report to the council's city development committee details a complex chain of events that could lead to up to £4.5 million bei
29/11/2021
A £254,000 affordable housing scheme for Colonsay has been approved by Argyll and Bute Council. Councillors have agreed that £254,000 from the Strategic Housing Fund should be allocated to build five affordable houses at Port Mor on the west of the island. The project will also involve infrastruct
29/11/2021
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has announced the winners of the 2021 Scotland Housing Awards, recognising excellence in housing at a special ceremony at the DoubleTree Hilton in Glasgow. The Scotland Housing Awards recognise the creativity, passion and innovation of housing organisations
29/11/2021
Two Communities Housing Trust (CHT) affordable housing development in Aviemore and Gairloch have won awards at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland Housing Awards. Held annually by CIH, the awards recognise and celebrate the creativity, passion, and innovation of housing organisations
29/11/2021
Have you heard of SketchUp? SketchUp is a 3D modeling computer program for a broad range of drawing and design applications — including architectural, interior design, industrial and product design, landscape architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, theater, film and video game development
26/11/2021
SSE is set to increase its renewable generation capacity fivefold over the next decade, driving the transition to a net zero future. Addressing the future direction of the UK's clean energy champion, Managing Director, SSE Energy Portfolio Management (EPM), Finlay McCutcheon, said: "Right now, SSE
26/11/2021
Farrans (Construction) has been awarded the contract for the Govan – Partick Bridge project by Glasgow City Council. The project is part of the Glasgow City Region City Deal, with funding from the Scottish and UK Governments. The £29.5million project includes the construction of a new pedestrian/c
26/11/2021
Cruden Building (West) has hosted an official sod cutting ceremony in Drymen, Stirlingshire, to mark the start of one of Scotland's first social housing developments to be built to Passivhaus standards. Cruden will build 15 affordable and innovative new homes on behalf of Hanover (Scotland). The e
26/11/2021
BEAR Scotland are prepared for whatever weather conditions Storm Arwen, the first named storm of the season, brings. Forecasts indicate there will be very strong winds across eastern Scotland from 3pm on Friday. As such, restrictions may be required on bridges such as Skye Bridge, Kessock Bridge, D
26/11/2021
The UK's largest community-owned hydropower scheme has been officially launched on the west coast of Scotland. The Barr River hydropower scheme was completed in July 2021 on a site deep in the forest, 11 miles from the village of Lochaline. The official launch will also mark the opening of two fur
26/11/2021
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced a new diversity and inclusion charter, which it described as "'a Charter for competitive advantage and enhanced employee belonging". The release combines a special report on Diversity and Inclusion in the construction sector with a charter wh
26/11/2021
New environmental proposals are to be developed for Nelson Park in West Lothian ahead of the park being part of The Queen's Green Canopy, a unique initiative which invites people from across the United Kingdom to plant a tree for the Jubilee. West Lothian Council is working in consultation with Gre
26/11/2021
Moray Council has approved a proposal for the full replacement of Buckie artificial turf pitch, with the scheme set to move to the competitive tender stage. Councillors agreed for a full replacement of the Buckie artificial turf pitch using a similar 3G surface replacement with additional mitigatio
26/11/2021
Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL) has been appointed as main works contractor for the refurbishment of Gala Fairydean Rovers' iconic Netherdale Stand. Scottish Borders Council has announced that CRL has been appointed to carry out a range of improvements to the category A listed building. The work inc
26/11/2021
SSE Renewables has welcomed the decision by Scottish Ministers to grant a variation to the planning consent for Strathy South onshore wind farm. Strathy South is located to the south of SSE Renewables' operational Strathy North Wind Farm, approximately 12km to the south of Strathy Village in Suther
25/11/2021
Scottish Water has successfully completed a delicate operation to tunnel underneath an important railway line as part of major £4.6 million water network upgrade project in Oban. The drilling was carried out uphill from the edge of the Oban High School all weather pitches to the car park at Shuna T
25/11/2021
Impact Scotland's proposal to build Edinburgh's first purpose-built music and performance venue at St Andrew Square has been approved by the city's Development Sub-Committee. The Dunard Centre, supported by Royal Bank of Scotland, is set to be city's first purpose-built music and performance venue
25/11/2021
Glasgow city planners have approved a proposed housing development on the site of the former Bellahouston Academy. DM Hall has now concluded the sale of the 0.7-acre site, an annex of the former Academy in south west Glasgow that once housed a now derelict gymnasium and swimming pool, for construct
25/11/2021
Green Action Trust is leading the work on the development of a new 10 hectare native woodland at the north of the Lochshore site. The woodland will be planted with mostly native broadleaf species like Oak, Birch and Rowan. It will also include a range of other native species like Hazel, Wild Cherr
25/11/2021
Morrison Construction has been named Contractor of the Year alongside other 'special recognitions' at the prestigious Learning Places Scotland Awards. The business was crowned 'Contractor of the Year' for its outstanding work as a main contractor across the Scottish education sector over the last 1
25/11/2021
The JR Group has started the development of a new housing development in the Glen Albyn area of Kirkcaldy on behalf of Fife Housing Group. The project is now under way and will include a collection of two-and three-bedroom affordable homes, comprising two-storey houses and single-storey cottages. H
25/11/2021
Pat Munro's Major Projects team has completed a number of projects on behalf of Moray Council, including repairs to Lossiemouth West beach footpath, drainage improvements to Clovenside Cemetery in Forres and enhanced tourism projects at Burghead and Portknockie. All works have been carried out thro
25/11/2021
BEAR Scotland has prepared 94 winter vehicles, including 37 of the largest spreaders in the UK, to tackle Scotland's infamous Winter weather as temperatures drop. The winter vehicles will be on hand to treat the trunk roads across the North West and North East of Scotland. These large eight wheeler
25/11/2021
The upgrading of LED street lighting and a drop in fleet emissions have positively contributed to the sixth consecutive year of a fall in greenhouse gas emissions in Edinburgh. The findings, which have been released as part of the latest Public Bodies Climate Change Duties (PBCCD) report, reveal th
25/11/2021
North Lanarkshire Council has approved a new five-year housing plan, that sees the council commit to their ambitions to transform and regenerate communities, reduce inequality and disadvantage and create opportunities for people across North Lanarkshire to achieve their full potential. The Local Ho
24/11/2021
New 15-year offtake Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have been signed for the third phase of the world's largest offshore wind farm in the North Sea, the 3.6GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm, joint venture partners SSE Renewables and Equinor have announced. Dogger Bank Wind Farm will be constructed over 130
24/11/2021
The Trams to Newhaven project remains on track to be completed by Spring 2023, as the City of Edinburgh Council marks the two years point in the projects construction. Enabling works for the project began on Constitution Street in November 2019 and despite challenges posed by the Covid pandemic, in
24/11/2021
As Scotland prepares for its second coronavirus cold snap, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has urged the sector to focus on health and safety to protect colleagues, customers and families from another winter of discontent. The collective warns that COVID-19 is still a serious thr
24/11/2021
North Ayrshire Council has unveiled the final design plans for a new skate park in Dalry following the completion of a community consultation. Earlier this year, the Council sought feedback from the local community, including potential users of the facility, on the most desirable location within Da
24/11/2021
Glasgow's Environment, Sustainability and Carbon Reduction City Policy Committee has agreed the development of the final Phase 2 scheme design for the city's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) following the completion of a statutory public consultation. Glasgow's LEZ, the first in Scotland, was introduced in
24/11/2021
More than 100 organisations will share a £1.5 million funding boost to help revitalise cities, town centres and neighbourhoods across Scotland, the Scottish Towns Partnership (STP) has announced. The first round of grants from the Scotland Loves Local (SLL) Fund are worth £14,000 on average and are
24/11/2021
Transport Scotland has announced that the country's largest salt barn is now open for business as part of the huge operation that aims to keep Scotland's trunk road network moving during the winter months. The new facility at the Transport Scotland depot in Polmadie can hold 17,500 tonnes of salt,
24/11/2021
Construction of the new £1.5 million Allt Na H-Innse Beag Bridge on the A887 has been completed, seven months after Transport Scotland funded the project. The new bridge, nine miles west of Invermoriston, was built to replace the previous sub-standard bridge on the A887. The new precast concrete bo
24/11/2021
Aberdeenshire Council has announced a drive for the installation of new interlinked fire alarms, with council residents urged to install the system "as a matter of urgency" ahead of next year's deadline. The Scottish Government has confirmed that from February 2022, new standards for fire and smoke
24/11/2021
Construction firm City Building has raised more than £11,700 for Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity. Travelling from Wales to England and back to Scotland, a team of eight City Building staff conquered the Three Peaks in just three days. Encompassing Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis, the challe
23/11/2021
Global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power has secured an agreement with Hunterston Port and Resource Campus (Hunterston PARC) for the onshore infrastructure to support its proposed offshore wind farm project. The development is part of a long-term deal, which will bring new employmen
23/11/2021
Network Rail has announced that work has started on a £3.1m project to improve accessibility at Croy station in North Lanarkshire. The nine-month project will see Network Rail install a new footbridge and lifts to make it easier for people with impaired mobility or those travelling with luggage, ch
23/11/2021
CCG's Riverford Gardens has been named the Large Development of the Year (100+ units) at the annual Homes for Scotland Awards. Delivered on behalf of CCG Homes and in partnership with the Wheatley Group, the 156-home development was the flagship of the brand's relaunch in 2018 and was a sales revel
23/11/2021
Scotland's leading housing, care and property-management organisation, Wheatley Group, has won a hat-trick of top honours at the prestigious Homes for Scotland Awards. The Group picked up the coveted Registered Social Landlord (RSL) of the Year award at this year's online ceremony. Wheatley also w
23/11/2021
The Highland Council has secured funding from the Scottish Government's Place Based Investment Programme for a range of community projects across Sutherland. The fund was set up to enable a flexible local response to address the four harms of COVID-19, which were identified as direct health harms;
23/11/2021
Stirling Council has announced the completion of 11 new affordable homes at Catherine Street in Bannockburn, constructed by the council's in-house build team. The new energy efficient properties were constructed with the support of Scottish Government grant funding and will be fitted with solar pan
23/11/2021
The Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is to explore the potential of carbon capture in ways to benefit the atmosphere and also generate economic and community benefits, on behalf of Argyll and Bute Council. The agency has secured £260,000 for the project from the UK Government through the UK C
23/11/2021
SANY Scotland has announced plans to appoint a number of new regional sales managers in an effort to provide greater coverage for customers across the country. The first appointment has been announced as Eric Reid. With many years of experience in the construction equipment sector, Eric brings a w
23/11/2021
Transport Scotland has announced that the preferred route for a new segregated 10km route for walking, cycling, wheeling and horse riding between the communities of Aviemore and Carrbridge has now been identified. The preferred route will provide a safer, more direct route between both locations an
23/11/2021
Scottish Water Horizons has announced the completion of a ground-breaking project to install one of Scotland's most innovative and sustainable heating systems, in partnership with Clyde Gateway. The state-of-the-art district heating network at the Clyde Gateway site in Glasgow's east end broke grou
22/11/2021
The Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth, Greg Hands, has announced funding of £9.4 million for the Green Hydrogen for Scotland partnership. The funding has been secured through the Storage at Scale competition run by The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The
22/11/2021
The Highland Council has announced the appointment of RJ McLeod for infrastructure upgrade works of the ferry terminal at Uig Harbour. This forms a key part of the Skye Triangle upgrade where The Highland Council have been working closely with Transport Scotland, Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMA
22/11/2021
Stirling Council has announced a new five-year strategic housing delivery plan – setting out the council's approach to invest in affordable housing throughout the region. Over the five-year period 2017/18 - 2020/21 the Council and its partners have delivered 326 affordable homes, providing modern,
22/11/2021
SSEN has completed the installation of three new power cables under Loch Linnhe, from Bunree to Ardgour, as part of ongoing upgrade works to the electricity infrastructure in the Ardnamurchan peninsula. The project, which was years in the planning before teams arrived on site in the summer, will re
22/11/2021
Perth & Kinross Council has announced a delay to the current bridge repair works on the A823 at Glendevon. While the works on the bridge had been ongoing, the council has reported that a large hole had been created by the flow of the watercourse behind the existing masonry wall that currently suppo
22/11/2021
CCG and North Lanarkshire Council have hosted a sod cutting ceremony to mark the start of a new housing development in Bellshill, which will see 29 new affordable homes for rent build on Community Road. The new homes planned include 25 x 2, 3 & 4 bedroom houses (3 of which are designed for wheelcha
22/11/2021
COP26 has attained the ISO20121 certificate, an independent international recognition for its approach to delivering a sustainable event. ISO20121 is an international standard which sets out the requirements to establish, maintain and continually improve an event sustainability management system. I
22/11/2021
Gas distribution company SGN has announced its support of the CO Awareness Week 2021 (22-28 November 2021), led by The All Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group (APPCOG), to raise awareness about the importance of keeping safe from the 'Silent Killer'. With carbon monoxide still causing illness
22/11/2021
A.C. Whyte has hosted a three-week programme in partnership with Renfrewshire Council's 'My Future Pathways' Construction Programme. The programme, which has been running for three years, aims to empower pupils to make informed decisions around post school opportunities within Construction. Week
22/11/2021
West Dunbartonshire Council has announced the development of a new state-of-the-art library and museum at the historic Glencairn House, which it has said could be operational as soon as 2024. Glencairn House will display the finest historical items from the Council's heritage collection, and includ
19/11/2021
Dundee City Council are considering the approval of more than £476,000 worth of environmental improvement works to the city's parks. The proposals include the supply and installation of a new play area at Gillies Park which caters for a wide range of ages and abilities. This will include play equip
19/11/2021
With over 470 serious electrical incidents reported in the UK already this year, SP Energy has issued a major safety warning to workers. SP Energy Networks is urging construction workers to 'Plan Ahead, Look Around' to reduce the number of reported electrical accidents on construction sites. Repor
19/11/2021
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland have welcomed Minister for Public Finance, Planning & Community Welfare, MSP Tom Arthur, to see the progress being made on a programme of local road infrastructure improvements at Springfield Road, Springhill Road and the 5 Ways Junction in Barrhead. Situated off Springf
19/11/2021
Kingdom Housing Association has submitted a Detailed Planning application for a new affordable housing development in Leslie in Fife. The proposals have been brought forward by the landowner Kingdom Housing Association in collaboration with their delivery partner Campion Homes and will provide 44 n
19/11/2021
West Dunbartonshire Council has announced the development of a new framework for Clydebank, which aims to re-establish the heart of the town centre. The development framework sets out a 15-year vision for Clydebank, with the aim of re-establishing a distinct town centre heart in the area between th
19/11/2021
Angus Council have awarded McGill a £212,000 contract to install solar photovoltaic panels at Websters High School and Southmuir Primary School, both in Kirriemuir. The Dundee-based contractor and renewables expert will carry out the entire project from end to end, with the scoping and design phas
19/11/2021
North Ayrshire Council has announced a public consultation on the proposed redevelopment of the former King's Arms Hotel in Irvine. The derelict town centre landmark is to be transformed into six new homes as part of North Ayrshire Council's ambitious housing programme. The six amenity properties
19/11/2021
Aberdeenshire Council has approved the funding and timeframe for new investment in school buildings in Fraserburgh and Stonehaven. Councillors agreed to prioritise funding and add the projects to the Capital Plan for completion in 2025 at their meeting of Full Council. The goal is to continue to i
19/11/2021
Bowman Rebecchi, Inverclyde's largest independently owned property firm, has announced the expansion of its advertising arm, targeting further Growth after hike in annual revenue The firm has celebrated two years in business with a substantial rise in revenues, expansion into residential letting,
19/11/2021
BEAR Scotland has announced a £100,000 investment in drainage improvement works on the M90 northbound between Craigend Interchange and Broxden Roundabout in Perth. The project will involve teams carrying out refurbishment works to the edge of carriageway filter drain on the northbound carriageway n
18/11/2021
ScottishPower, a Principal Partner for COP26, has revealed a new addition to Glasgow's iconic mural trail, marking the city's commitment to a greener future in the wake of the Glasgow Climate Pact agreed at the UN Climate Change Conference. Produced by world-renowned street artist, 'Smug' the mural
18/11/2021
A special Cabinet meeting of East Ayrshire Council has approved an investment of almost £183 million to deliver new affordable housing across the region. The Council's multimillion-pound community investment has already seen areas across East Ayrshire transformed by the delivery of attractive new a
18/11/2021
Construction work has gotten underway on the site of a new £17 million school and nursery development in Countesswells, Aberdeen. The development has been designed by Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) and is being delivered on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council by hub North Scotland Limited with Morrison Co
18/11/2021
The Planning Committee of South Lanarkshire Council has approved the development of new affordable housing for rent in East Kilbride. The development at the site of the former Greenhills Sport Centre will see 28 new, two bedroom flats built for social rent by Merchant Homes Partnership on behalf of
18/11/2021
Dundee has been awarded over £89m from the Scottish Government's Affordable Housing Investment Programme for the period of 2022 to 2027. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) will outline the city's affordable housing priorities over the next five years and will be put to Councillors for con
18/11/2021
A new Digital Housing Strategy has been developed for Glasgow City – outlining the benefits and challenges from switching to digital platforms; promote these platforms to expand choice in accessing services and housing, and enhance services and the quality of housing; work to ensure Glasgow resident
18/11/2021
Edinburgh has become the only city in the Scotland to be awarded with the highest rating for climate action. Edinburgh is one of just 95 cities world-wide to be placed on the 2021 A List by CDP – an international charity which runs the world's largest environmental disclosure system for companies a
18/11/2021
Aberdeen City Council has announced a public consultation to inform the development of transport connections on the A947 from the Parkhill junction on the bypass (AWPR) to the A96 junction at Bucksburn including through Dyce. The study, which will particularly focus on active travel and public tran
18/11/2021
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced a dedicated eco homes festival in 2022, delivering practical assistance and advice to help Scotland become a net zero nation. Building on the success of COP26, the Green Home Festival will engage the public and businesses in the globa
18/11/2021
BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland operating company, has announced road surface improvement works for four sites on the A92 between Panmurefield Roundabout and Muirdrum Interchange. The project will involve improvements on the A92 at Panmurefield Roundabout, the westbound section after Muirdrum Int
17/11/2021
SSE has announced an ambitious £12.5bn (net) capital investment plan to accelerate progress towards net zero. The company, which is currently building more offshore wind than anyone in the world including the world's largest offshore wind farm at Dogger Bank, and owns and operates three of Britain'
17/11/2021
The Scottish government has announced an additional £18 million to help householders install energy efficient measures and reduce their heating bills, bringing the total support available through Home Energy Scotland to £50 million in 2021-2022. People are being urged to seek support and advice fro
17/11/2021
Scottish Canals has announced the installation of a 30 metre steel mast at Stockingfield junction, changing forever the north west Glasgow skyline. The mast is the main supporting pylon for the new £12 million active travel bridge over the Forth & Clyde Canal. The bridge will link the communities
17/11/2021
Glasgow City Council has announced a new two year plan – consisting of a series of new short- and long-term strategies – for the regeneration and development of the city centre. The new strategies follows the Glasgow City Centre Strategy 2014-19 which was the first five-year plan in a proposed 10-y
17/11/2021
Moray Council has approved the Elgin City Centre Masterplan following significant changes informed by a public consultation. The plan received over 1,000 comments in total; there were more than 3,500 views of the virtual exhibition and 60 entries from young people for the Cooper Park design competi
17/11/2021
A new £25 million fund to help businesses improve their ventilation systems will open for applications next week, the Scottish government has announced. Small and medium-sized businesses will be able to claim back costs of up to £2,500 to undertake work such as the installation of carbon dioxide mo
17/11/2021
North Lanarkshire Council has announced a new policy for the reduction of its energy and water consumption in operational buildings by 3% each year. The new Energy Policy was produced in response to the Council's declaration of a climate emergency in 2019, and it will contribute to its target of ac
17/11/2021
Glasgow-based Recoil Kneepads have set their sights on doubling their US exports next year as their specially designed kneepads have proven to be a "big hit" with American construction workers. Invented by a University of Strathclyde student, Recoil Kneepads are designed for use by tradespeople in
17/11/2021
Aberdeenshire Council has announced that the proposed new Peterhead Community Campus will be progressed into the design phase following confirmation from the Scottish Government that its decision on the merger of Dales Park and Meethill schools in Peterhead will not be called in. Scottish ministers
17/11/2021
Transport Scotland's operating company, BEAR Scotland, have announced a major resurfacing scheme for the northbound carriageway of the A1 between Bankton Junction and Dolphingstone Junction, set to begin tonight, Wednesday 17 November. To ensure the safety of roadworkers as well as the travelling p
16/11/2021
Scottish Water has transformed its carbon footprint in Aberdeen using a waste water treatment process to maximise the production of biogas. The CAMBI thermal hydrolysis plant was installed 20 years ago at Nigg Waste Water Treatment Works and since a programme of upgrade work was carried out over th
16/11/2021
Moray Council's Planning and Regulatory Services Committee has approved two planning applications for housing developments in Hopeman and Lhanbryde. The site to the west of Hopeman will include 48 affordable housing and indications have been given by the developer that future plans may include a ca
16/11/2021
Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES), the Glasgow-based built environment climate tech firm, has reported a 134% growth over the past 12 months as it sees its technology implemented in over a million buildings. IES specialises in decarbonising the built environment using performance-based digi
16/11/2021
Dundee City Council is to consider the approval of providing over £4 million for work required to bring council housing roofs up to the recommended British Standard. A review of working practices on roofs installed and inspected by council staff over four years has found more than 400 did not meet
16/11/2021
Scotland's Towns Partnership (STP) has announced that it will feature a new online resource created to support all those who work to improve Scottish towns at the flagship Scotland's Towns Conference event. The Town Toolkit was developed by STP with support from Scottish Government and over 200 co
16/11/2021
Brewdog, the multinational brewery firm, have selected SGN Commercial Services to provide Gas Measurement Entry Unit, pipelines and utilities installation and project management services for their site at Ellon in Aberdeenshire. BrewDog has ambitions of becoming the world's most sustainable drinks
16/11/2021
Construction and infrastructure-focused partnership hub South West has announced the launch of a new Christmas Appeal support package to help tackle the rise in suicides in Scotland. The organisation is urging its partners, suppliers, and supporters to join with it in providing much needed and well
16/11/2021
Ark Estates has submitted a planning application for the construction of a new modern gym and café development on a vacant plot at 27 Longman Drive, Inverness Located between Ark Estate's Scania-occupied site and the vacant New Century House next to the Kessock Bridge, the energy-efficient Trail Ar
16/11/2021
Leading trunk road maintenance company, BEAR Scotland has announced two key appointments in their bridges team to help deliver the Scottish Trunk Road Network Management Contract for the South East Unit on behalf of Transport Scotland. The South East Unit covers 314 miles of trunk roads through som
16/11/2021
Machrihanish Airbase Community Company (MACC) has secured funding of more than £180,000 through the UK Government's UK Community Renewal Fund for their Hydrogen Futures Project. MACC will work with ScottishPower to investigate potential markets for green hydrogen in Argyll and Bute. The funding wi
15/11/2021
Developer Swan Group has completed the purchase of land at Corton, South Ayrshire, on which it will deliver in excess of 750 new homes – marking their biggest development to date. This includes the purchase of the adjacent Anderson land holding bringing the overall masterplan area to around 146 ac
15/11/2021
A major housing development on Oban has seen the completion of 107 new homes at Glenshellach on behalf of Argyll Community Housing Association. The project lasted 7 years and was completed in November 2020. The official opening was delayed due to Covid 19. The overall project invested £15.4million
15/11/2021
Aberdeen Council committee has approved a once-in-a-generation transformative regeneration of the city centre, former market, and the beach front. The multi-million projects include the pedestrianisation of Union Street Central, the creation of a new city market, and the revitalisation of the beach
15/11/2021
SSEN are seeking views on the future development of an innovative project that will improve energy system security on the Isle of Skye. Resilience as a Service (RaaS) is a Network Innovation Competition funded project which is exploring a low carbon solution to responding to faults and improving e
15/11/2021
The construction of a new road between Motherwell and Ravenscraig is one of the projects on the agenda at a Meet the Real Buyer event announced by North Lanarkshire Council. Planning permission has been granted for the project which includes a new signalised roundabout at Airbles Road/Windmillhill
15/11/2021
Scotland's new International Environment Centre (SIEC) has been officially launched in Clackmannanshire. The Centre is part of an ambitious package of work to support sustainable jobs, growth and inward investment. The new SIEC will drive the creation of a net-zero regional economy across the Fort
15/11/2021
CCG has unveiled a new £3 million state-of-the-art nursery in Greenock. The purpose-built Larkfield Early Learning Centre, which can accommodate up to 100 young people, was created by CCG on behalf of Inverclyde Council and delivered alongside the local authority's development partner, hub West Sco
15/11/2021
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has joined a UK-wide partnership to support a cost-effective and secure transition to Electric Vehicles for UK households. In an industry first, stakeholders from across the sector will share EV purchase and chargepoint data to help forecast the up
15/11/2021
Scottish Water has announced an investment of £850,000 in water mains improvement works in the lochside village of Tayvallich in Argyll and Bute. Work will begin on 29 November 2021 to replace a substantial part of the water mains network serving the community on the shore of Loch Sween. Some of th
15/11/2021
South Lanarkshire Council are supporting local businesses to build for a carbon neutral future. GMD Properties have been described as "already way ahead of the curve" when it comes to constructing office and industrial spaces that are future proofed for potential changes to the environment. At the
12/11/2021
Miller Homes has secured the purchase of land at multiple locations across the East of Scotland, bringing 526 homes to towns and communities. The homebuilder will now begin work on new developments at Winton View in Tranent, Carberry Grange in Whitecraig, Station Brae in Maddiston, Victoria Wynd i
12/11/2021
A German energy minister has praised Stirling's low carbon District Heating Network during a visit for COP26. Head of the Baden-Wuerttemberg Ministry of the Environment, Climate Protection and Energy Sector, Minister Thekla Walker toured the facility in Stirling recently. The £6 million project, th
12/11/2021
A new Chief Executive has been appointed at hub South West Scotland. Michael Ross is to take up the role at the public-private partnership of local authorities, NHS, blue light services and a number of leading construction industry contractors. Michael replaces Michael McBrearty who announced earl
12/11/2021
Strath Civil Engineering has been appointed by The Highland Council for Conon Bridge Flood Defences Improvement contract. The project is required to upgrade the existing flood defence bund to the south of River Conon between the A862 road bridge and the Network Rail bridge. The current flood protec
12/11/2021
Fife-based housebuilder Muir Homes, part of the Muir Group, has appointed JP Kerr as Commercial Manager. JP Kerr brings over 15 years commercial experience in the house building industry. He joins Muir Homes from a similar role at Everwarm where he worked as Senior Commercial Manager. Prior to this
12/11/2021
West Dunbartonshire Council has established its plan to achieve its target of being net zero by 2045. The Climate Change Action Plan was created in response to Scotland's Climate Emergency and will implement the Council's Climate Change Strategy. It details a number of different short and longer-
11/11/2021
Under new proposals planning applications will have to show how they help meet Scotland's ambitious targets to cut emissions to net zero by 2045 to get approval. Applications that create more town centre homes or help reuse vacant and derelict land will be more likely to succeed, under the draft fo
11/11/2021
Scottish Enterprise has announced a new international collaboration project called 'Scot2Ger' to explore future export opportunities for Scotland's green hydrogen. Led by industry and supported by the public sector the project is also supported by Scottish Government, Highlands and Islands Enterpr
11/11/2021
Europe's first dynamic canal system in Glasgow is to be connected to the inaugural Sighthill housing development in North Glasgow at Scottish Canals' COP26 event – 'Re-Imagining 18th Century Infrastructure To Address Flood Risk, Stimulate Investment & Tackle Health Inequalities' event in Scotland's
11/11/2021
The City of Edinburgh Council has granted Listed Building Consent to Forth Ports, to fully repair the Category A Listed Victoria Swing Bridge located at the Port of Leith to conserve the bridge for the future and create a useable space for the local community. The private six figure investment will
11/11/2021
Midlothian Council has started work on their first prestigious new build, 'Passivhaus' housing development in Dalkeith. Passivhaus literally means a 'Passive House', and is a set of building standards developed by the Passivhaus Institute in Germany for homes that are energy efficient, comfortable
11/11/2021
Aberdeen City Council has announced an investment of £500,000 from the Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP) Fund. PBIP is a five-year Programme and has invested £275 million of capital funding to support community led regeneration, town centre revitalisation and community wealth building. Under
11/11/2021
BEAR Scotland has announced road surface improvement works for the A83 between Balure and Tayinloan, set to get underway on Sunday 14 November. The project will see improvements completed over a 3km section of the A83, creating a safer and smoother journey for road users. The overnight project is
11/11/2021
Advance Construction Scotland have hosted students from Fife College at the construction site of the former Tullis Russell paper mill site in Glenrothes. The students, who are studying on the HNC in Architectural Technology and HND Quantity Surveying courses, were given a chance to view properties
11/11/2021
The first phase of a multi-million-pound planned maintenance project on behalf of Whiteinch and Scotstoun Housing Association has been successfully completed by CCG Asset Management. The planned maintenance division of CCG (Scotland) commenced works in May 2021 with the installation of new kitchens
10/11/2021
A planning application for a new environmentally sensitive Eco-Therapy Wellness Park has been submitted to East Ayrshire Council. The development is proposed for the site of the former Barony Colliery, near Auchinleck in East Ayrshire. As a development that will assist in tackling the climate eme
10/11/2021
The JR Group has completed the development of 36 new, modern retirement homes on Falkirk's Williamson Street, on behalf of Link Group. The innovative retirement living development is the latest scheme of this kind to be completed. The exemplar development and includes 10 one-bedroom apartments, 21
10/11/2021
The Scottish Government has published a new five-year plan to help build Scotland's hydrogen economy and deliver an ambition for the technology to provide nearly a sixth of the country's energy needs by 2030. Backed by more than £100 million of funding, the draft Hydrogen Action Plan sets out the s
10/11/2021
Glasgow City Council is seeking views on the future development of the Glasgow Green Deal - a nine-year mission to transform the city's economy to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies. The call for ideas was launched at a COP26 event run by Eurocities - the network of major cities from ac
10/11/2021
The development of a new Ayrshire Energy Masterplan has been approved by the Cabinet, as part of their commitment to achieving ambitious UK100 Net Zero targets. The Cabinet has agreed to commit £30k towards a joint fund of £90k provided by all three Ayrshire Councils. Together with £40k from Scotti
10/11/2021
Aberdeen City Council has announced a £15 million funding boost to accelerate delivery of its hydrogen hub and reinforce efforts to build a hydrogen economy in the city. The announcement was made during the Scottish Government's Hydrogen Day at COP26, and came as part of the publication of the Scot
10/11/2021
The Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Shona Robinson, has officially opened a new £3 million social housing project, built by the Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston Community Company (FAGCC). The twelve new homes for local families have green energy technology at the heart of their design and were built w
10/11/2021
Glasgow based Lomond Wholesale have partnered with ScottishPower to explore green solutions to power their operations and help them reach their target of achieving Net Zero by 2025. With a fleet of over 30 vehicles, including 11 heavy goods vehicles, removing petrol and diesel engines from Lomond W
10/11/2021
The Scottish Government has signed five international agreements supporting the global decarbonisation of the transport sector. The agreements signed include: • The 'Further, Faster, Together' Under2 Coalition Leaders Action Document – committing 100% of light-duty public fleet vehicles to be zer
10/11/2021
Katrick Technologies, the Glasgow-based green energy pioneer, has announced the winners of its wind panel design competition. Katrick Technologies partnered with Glasgow City Council and STEM Glasgow on the community engagement project, which saw students from seven schools submit their designs fo
09/11/2021
South Lanarkshire Council has delivered more than 1,300 affordable homes across the region, with more houses than ever meeting "green" standards. The progress on both important fronts was outlined in a report that also noted that South Lanarkshire Council had been able to dramatically reduce the im
09/11/2021
Pat Munro Construction has announced the completion of works as part of the Milton of Leys to City Centre cycle route in Inverness. The new all-abilities surfaced pathway for pedestrians and cyclists links the pedestrian bridge on Inshes Road with Milton of Leys. The pathway is almost one mile long
09/11/2021
The Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has hosted an event to highlight the importance of existing solutions to tackling climate change. CSIC hosted the one-day event, BE the Solution to the Climate Emergency, as part of its wider BE@COP26 showcase running at the centre's Hamilton-base
09/11/2021
SSE Renewables and Clyde Wind Farm (Scotland) Ltd have awarded more than £240,000 to six transformational projects across the Scottish Borders to help communities recover from the coronavirus pandemic and respond to the climate emergency. One recipient is the Borders Book Festival which is happenin
09/11/2021
BEAR Scotland has announced £580,000 worth of road surface improvement works for two sections of the A82 and one section on the A828, set to begin on Sunday 14 November. The investment by Transport Scotland will see two sections of the A82 resurfaced between Tyndrum and Ballachulish and one section
09/11/2021
North Lanarkshire Council's Enterprise and Growth Committee has approved the latest town centre initiatives, including major projects such as new housebuilding, the creation of new business space and the development of other key facilities. The Economic Regeneration Delivery Plan also identified a
08/11/2021
Aggregates Industries has used its plants across Scotland to develop a bespoke, low-carbon ECOPact Max+ concrete to create the iconic Hope Sculpture, unveiled in Glasgow today during COP26. A collaboration between four principle build partners – Aggregate Industries, Ramboll, Urban Union and Keltbr
08/11/2021
SSE's Griffin Wind Farm in Perthshire is supplying 100% renewable energy for COP26. The energy supplied to the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) venues hosting the summit has been traced back to the Scottish wind farm, confirming that the mains energy being used by delegates is both 100% Scottish and re
08/11/2021
CCG (Scotland) are continuing construction of a new landmark development in Glasgow's East End. Springfield Cross, located in Dalmarnock, comprises 36 one-and-two-bedroom flats for social rent and is being delivered by CCG in partnership with hub West Scotland on behalf of West of Scotland Housing
08/11/2021
Perth & Kinross Council has delivered more than 960 new affordable homes over the five-year period 2016/17 – 2020/21 – averaging 193 affordable homes per year - exceeding its target of 150. The council has committed to continue the scale and pace of its successful programme of delivering affordabl
08/11/2021
Pacific Building has begun work on two projects for new clients, Lidl, at Prestonpans and Montrose. Both programmes of works will involve major modernisations of the currently existing outlets, incorporating repairs to the building envelope and external areas as well as an internal refresh. The pr
08/11/2021
The Scottish government has made an agreement with the Scottish Green Party to establish a new Nature Restoration Fund (NRF), to support projects that restore nature and tackle the causes of biodiversity loss. The NRF will fund projects that address the biodiversity and climate crisis by putting Sc
08/11/2021
The US Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, has visited SSE's Peterhead Power Station in Aberdeenshire to learn about the innovative low-carbon solutions being developed in the North-East of Scotland. Secretary Haaland is part of a US delegation in Scotland for COP26 and visited Peterhead to get
08/11/2021
Scottish Water are seeking input for the future development and use of two Stirlingshire beauty spots – Carron Valley and North Third reservoirs. Carron Valley supplies approximately 135,000 customers and many key business customers within the Forth Valley and surrounding areas. North Third Reserv
08/11/2021
Transport Scotland's operating company, BEAR Scotland, has announced carriageway improvement works for the A876, North of Clackmannanshire Bridge. The project will commence Tuesday 30 November for nine nights, between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00 each night. No works will be carried out on Saturday
08/11/2021
The entrepreneur behind Annan-based Eco Group, Eddie Black, has been named as a finalist in the Business Person of the Year category in the Dumfries & Galloway Life Awards 2021. Since launching the business in 2010, Eddie has grown Eco into a multiple disciplined solutions business employing 80 pe
05/11/2021
Hargreaves Land has unveiled plans for the next phase in the multi-million-pound regeneration of a former open cast mine in East Lothian. The developer has released the first tranche of land designated exclusively for employment uses within Blindwells, the new town development located 12 miles sout
05/11/2021
West Dunbartonshire Council has invested £82.8m in new affordable housing, creating 467 new homes over 11 developments, over the last seven years. A further 117 homes in sites at Clydebank East and Queens Quay will be completed by 2023, with a number of other sites earmarked for development by the
05/11/2021
Scottish Enterprise has announced its support for a £15.3 million investment by Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Europe in its Livingston manufacturing facility. The investment aims to significantly increase the productivity, efficiency and research & development (R&D) capabilities to m
05/11/2021
Iberdrola has announced the launch of the new ScottishPower Just Transition Strategy, launched at the UK Pavilion during COP26. The Strategy outlines the importance of collaboration between government, industry and local communities to truly succeed in delivering a just transition to net zero. The
05/11/2021
Scottish Futures Trust has announced the publication of a new suite of documents that will enable all public bodies to achieve ambitious net zero carbon targets on their construction projects. Scotland's public bodies now have access to the Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard documents (the S
05/11/2021
Eight projects from across the Scottish Borders are set to benefit from £1.34 million investment from the UK Government's Community Renewal Fund. The Fund is a £220m pot of money designed to support communities to pilot new ideas and approaches to better support people in need. The projects succes
05/11/2021
Fife Council's Policy and Coordination Committee has officially endorsed the Regional Prosperity Framework for The Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region. The Regional Prosperity Framework (RPF) is the plan for building the economy of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region, lookin
05/11/2021
The regeneration of the Achtercairn site in Gairloch in the north west Highlands has won 'Best Regeneration Project – Rural & Suburban' at the Inside Housing Development Awards. The regeneration of Achtercairn, led by the needs of the community and undertaken by the Communities Housing Trust (CHT),
05/11/2021
West Lothian Council has commissioned Green Action Trust to draw up environmental proposals for Nelson Park, ahead of the park being designated as part of The Queen's Green Canopy to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty in 2022. Park proposals include tree planting, surfacing the existing
05/11/2021
Livingston-based contractor Maxi Construction has secured a place on the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)'s Public Buildings & Infrastructure (PB3) Framework. Appointed to Workstream 1 for new build works up to £2m, the 4-year framework is available to all local authorities, housing associations
04/11/2021
The public procurement process for a private sector partner has been formally launched for Edinburgh BioQuarter. The opportunity to create a £1billion (estimated gross development value) health innovation district which will create jobs, homes, and a community for thousands of people in Edinburgh h
04/11/2021
Scotland has joined an international initiative for the development of Centres of Excellence for High-Performance Buildings, signalling a global commitment to the sustainable and energy efficient development of buildings, led by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). Internation
04/11/2021
ScottishPower has agreed a contract with Hitachi Rail for the supply of 100% renewable electricity for their UK operations over the next three years, helping to accelerate the company's efforts to decarbonise their sites by 2030. The agreement provides an estimated 21GWh of electricity per year for
04/11/2021
SSE Renewables has announced the commencement of marshalling operations for wind turbine parts at Able Seaton Port in Hartlepool for what will be Scotland's biggest, and the world's deepest fixed bottom offshore wind farm – Seagreen. In the last few weeks, SSE Renewables and joint-venture partner T
04/11/2021
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has been appointed as a Powerwall Certified Installer for Tesla UK. An industry-leading brand for the automotive industry, Tesla is a household name for its design and manufacture of electric vehicles – now the most popular EV choice for drivers in the UK – as well as being the
04/11/2021
Ambitious plans to regenerate Dumbarton Town Centre has been awarded almost £20 million from the UK government's Levelling Up Funding. West Dunbartonshire Council is one of only eight successful bids in Scotland and was granted £19.9million as part of the scheme to address weaknesses in the economi
04/11/2021
The Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has announced that launch of a new trial scheme exploring its innovative, ground-breaking equipment exoskeletons. The 'Exskallerate Project' trial, funded by Intereg, has been designed to measure the body and muscular movements of trades often asso
04/11/2021
The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has appointed Clark Contracts to their Public Building and Infrastructure Framework (PB3). The framework, which will run for the next four years, allows local authorities, social landlords/housing associations and other public sector bodies across Scotland to
04/11/2021
BEAR Scotland has announced that road surface improvement works worth £310,000 for the A90, northbound between Dundee and Perth, is set to get underway on Monday 15 November. The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the northbound section of the A90 between Middlebank Farm & Inc
04/11/2021
Seeit3D has announced that it now offers sales, training, and support to the CAD/CAM/SIM market in the UK with a new perpetual CAD and Engineering design software solution. ZWSOFT CO., LTD.(Guangzhou) has recognised Seeit3D's unique and long-established track record of CAD and 3D AEC UK sales, tech
03/11/2021
Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) is to build 150 new energy-efficient homes. The new homes, at four sites across the region, are supported by the UK Government gas and electricity regulator, OFGEM. DGHP is working with Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) on installing a new elect
03/11/2021
Innis and Gunn has been granted planning permission to build a brewery in Edinburgh. Approved by the City of Edinburgh Council, the brewery is to be built at Heriot-Watt University's Research Park. Spanning a two-hectare site, the new facility will provide increased brewing capacity which will sup
03/11/2021
Caledonia Housing Association has completed the final phase of its £4 million Newhouse Road regeneration project in Perth. The five year regeneration project has included the full refurbishment of 72 properties, the demolition of 30 flats and the creation of 13 new homes for affordable rent. Th
03/11/2021
East Lothian Council has announced that a programme of work will be carried out at the former Herdmanflat Hospital site in Haddington between November 2021 and June 2022. The work will include increased security measures, ground maintenance and demolition of non-listed buildings which is being carr
03/11/2021
A group of pupils from Turriff Academy are having their views on climate change heard as part of an international project to develop a school-centred approach to climate education. The 16 pupils participated in the 1.5 Max Global Schools Climate Summit alongside pupils from seven other Scottish sch
03/11/2021
Wheatley has launched its Sustainable Finance Framework (SFF), the first of its kind for Scotland's social housing sector. The new framework aligns Wheatley's strategic sustainability priorities with its funding and financial strategy – and allows the Group to expand its funding base to help achiev
02/11/2021
Scottish Water has announced a peatland restoration project on the Isle of Lewis to restore eroding, damaged peatlands and ensure they continue to act as vital carbon storage. The publicly owned water company is working in partnership with NatureScot’s Peatland Action team, as well as Urras Oighrea
02/11/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced a major project for the M9 Hill Bridge, starting on 22 November and expected to continue for 23 weeks. The works include the replacement of bridge bearings and safety barriers that have reached the end of their design life. For the safety of workers and road users, a 5
02/11/2021
Communities Housing Trust's Old Sawmill development at Rothiemurchus near Aviemore has been selected as a joint winner in the Rural Housing category of the Scottish Land & Estates Helping It Happen Awards. The development is a collaboration between members of the local community, the Rothiemurchus
02/11/2021
A public consultation has been launched into four design options for a new active travel bridge crossing at Banff for pedestrians and cyclists. Aberdeenshire Council previously commissioned a study to explore options for a new crossing at the River Deveron between Banff and Macduff. The study by c
02/11/2021
Aberdeen City Council has announced a consultation to inform the process of identifying options for improving transport connections on the A93 from Aberdeen to Banchory. The study, which will particularly focus on active travel and public transport connections, continues the ongoing work of Aberdee
02/11/2021
The Dumfries and Galloway-based Eco Group has announced that they will showcase its revolutionary plans to help businesses tackle climate change as part of a virtual COP26 event. Eco will highlight its range of products and services which can be used across business sectors to help cut carbon emiss
01/11/2021
Glasgow-based SSE Renewables has closed the agreement to form a new joint ownership company, SSE Pacifico, which will pursue the development of offshore wind projects in Japan. The deal includes the acquisition by SSE Renewables of an 80% interest in an offshore wind development platform from Paci
01/11/2021
The Edinburgh Planning Authority has approved proposals to regenerate a council-owned site in Broughton. Located just north of the city centre, the City of Edinburgh Council's Powderhall project will be one of the first of its kind in Scotland comprising an early learning and childcare centre as we
01/11/2021
Aberdeen City Council has submitted a planning application to create a new Aberdeen Market which would be a destination venue featuring international-style food and drink outlets. The development would also create a pedestrian connectivity between Union Street and the bus and railway stations via T
01/11/2021
The Scottish Government's Climate Justice Fund has announced that it will provide £1 million to support a partnership with the Climate Justice Resilience Fund to help communities repair and rebuild from climate-related events, such as flooding and wild fires. The partnership forms part of the Scott
01/11/2021
Four new Early Years developments currently under construction at Govanhill, Broomhill, Carntyne and Tollcross Park will incorporate innovative green technologies in their design to help mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. Air source heat pumps and supporting infrastructure will en
01/11/2021
Edinburgh Council are on track to deliver on its ambition to deliver 20,000 affordable homes by 2027, despite the UK-wide impact on the development of affordable homes following the global pandemic. In its Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2022-27 report being presented to the Housing, Homel
01/11/2021
Aberdeenshire Council has appointed Shearwater Marine Services to resume vital repair works on Banff Harbour, following the termination of the previous contract. The specialist company will initially be working on the East Pier to ensure its structural stability before winter. Work to complete the
01/11/2021
Pat Munro Construction has completed works at Phase 3 of Inshes Park in Inverness providing a new all-abilities surfaced pathway for pedestrians and cyclists, linking the pedestrian bridge on Inshes Road with Milton of Leys. The pathway is almost one mile long and winds through natural birch woodl
01/11/2021
Clark Contracts has completed a comprehensive £20 million redevelopment and refurbishment of 4-5 Lochside Avenue in Edinburgh Park on behalf of Knight Property Group. The 43,000 sq. ft. pavilion-style building achieved practical completion this week and sets the standard for sustainable office rede
01/11/2021
BEAR Scotland has announced a £380,000 road surface improvement scheme for the A9 northbound, set to get underway on Thursday 4 November at 7.30pm. The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the northbound section between the A9 pedestrian overbridge and Inveralmond Roundabout, cr
