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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for August 2021
31/08/2021
New maps have been developed as a coastal change adaptation planning tool for government, agencies, local authorities, communities and businesses. According to new research, an estimated £1.2 billion of Scotland's buildings, transport infrastructure, cultural and natural heritage may be at risk of
31/08/2021
Perth & Kinross Council have announced the completion of a major new housing development of homes for rent in Perth. The £9.2m development at Huntingtower Park is the largest development of new Council homes since Perth & Kinross Council restarted its house building programme in 2012. This makes it
31/08/2021
North Lanarkshire Council has held a sod cutting ceremony to mark the start of a new council housing development in Airdrie. Work is now underway to build 31 new, affordable homes for rent in Northburn Avenue, Airdrie. The new homes are a mix of 1-3 bedrooms, including 3 suitable for wheelchair use
31/08/2021
Social landlords across Scotland are being called on to work with the Scottish government to achieve net zero carbon emissions. The call is made in the new 'Achieving Net Zero in Social Housing' report, published by the Zero Emission Social Housing Taskforce (ZEST) co-chaired by Sally Thomas, CEO,
31/08/2021
A planning application has been submitted to East Renfrewshire Council for the creation of a new Eastwood Leisure Centre and theatre. The proposal is to create a new facility within Eastwood Park which would include a leisure centre, theatre, library and cultural facilities. Plans submitted outlin
31/08/2021
Dundee City Council is to consider a proposal to install a new energy efficient heating system at a city nursery school. The works would see an Air Source Heat Pump Unit system fitted at Craigiebarns Nursery School if councillors approve the almost £115,000 plans. Councillor Mark Flynn, City Devel
31/08/2021
The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has called on plumbing employers to support the sector by offering new apprenticeships. New places are now available for anyone aged 16 and over for the Modern Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating programme, including exist
31/08/2021
The eight National Report on the Scottish Social Housing Charter has been published by the Scottish Housing Regulator. The report gives the headline findings of social landlords' performance against the standards and outcomes of the Scottish Social Housing Charter during 2020/21, while recognising
31/08/2021
Advance Construction (Scotland) has completed work on a new outdoor social space for Glenrothes Community Sports & Health Club, which allows the club to provide much needed community activities to local residents. Rose Duncan, Glenrothes Community Sports and Health Club said: "We would like to give
31/08/2021
Land at Scottish Water's Aberchirder treatment works has been transformed into a wildflower haven for bees and butterflies. The project, at Aberchirder Waste Water Treatment Works, has seen more than 40 species of wildflowers planted at the site, along with bird boxes and bug hotels to promote biod
27/08/2021
Highways Management (Scotland) (HMG) have awarded BEAR Scotland a contract extension to operate and maintain the M80 between Stepps and Haggs for up to ten more years. HMG entered a contract with Scottish Ministers in 2009 to design, build, finance and operate the new Stepps to Haggs section of the
27/08/2021
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has launched its newly redesigned and reconfigured web portal, Power Track, with new updates including an electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint locator, improved optimisation for mobile devices, and an easier process for customers to report, track and re
27/08/2021
Construction work has begun on the International Barley Hub (IBH) and Advanced Plant Growth Centre (APGC) at the James Hutton Institute. The multi-million developments comprise state-of-the-art science, farm and field facilities, and a new access road. They are being delivered by Oberlanders and W
27/08/2021
Peel Ports Clydeport has signed an option agreement with XLCC for a 70-acre facility to include two factories producing state-of-the-art high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable for use in the subsea transmission of renewable energy. The deal could result in the creation of 900 permanent jobs at th
27/08/2021
Midlothian Council have launched a public consultation on a proposal to submit a planning application for a new development of around 134 homes for rent at the former Newbattle High School playing fields site, at Easthouses Road, near Dalkeith. The site is bordered by a new residential development
27/08/2021
Aberdeen City Council have approved a number of measures as part of a review of the City Centre Masterplan (CCMP), including a major redesign of the streetscape of Union Street, undertaking a building condition survey and repair programme for all properties on Union Street, developing a permanent ca
27/08/2021
Work on a six-week project to upgrade the drainage at Carnoustie Beach will get underway on Monday 06 September, Angus Council has announced. Making the announcement, the Council said: "Due to the extent of the excavations the beach path will be closed from the car park opposite the Railway Station
27/08/2021
Glasgow City Council has formally approved the first vital link in the £8m Connecting Woodside active travel project. All work on the new cycle route along Garscube Road, including a final safety audit, has now been completed, which means the cycle way is fully endorsed as safe to use. The complet
27/08/2021
Construction has been completed on the latest phase of Inverclyde Council's educational improvement programme in Port Glasgow with support from Arc-Tech (Scotland). Providing turnkey Mechanical and Electrical services, the Glasgow-based contractor undertook works on behalf of hub West Scotland for
27/08/2021
Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) have announced the appointment of David Shaw as their new projects director. Shaw joins Halliday Fraser Munro's growing Glasgow office from Sheppard Robson and has an extensive background in delivering large scale, complex projects across diverse sectors. Shaw's experie
26/08/2021
Glasgow's carbon emissions have been reduced by 41% since 2006, surpassing the 30% target set by the council. The Energy and Carbon Masterplan (ECMP) created by the Sustainable Glasgow Partnership in 2015 identified 33 actions required to significantly reduce the city's emissions across the transpo
26/08/2021
Aberdeen City Council have approved the development of Aberdeen Market as they agree to identify a new operator for the market and the submission of a planning application. The Council's city growth and resources committee agreed to the instructions to senior officers along with progressing with th
26/08/2021
Timber frame kit specialists, DC Timber Systems, has been acknowledged with a silver status accreditation by the Structural Timber Association (STA), through its STA Assure scheme. The STA Assure membership and quality standards scheme, is designed to benefit both customers and members alike, promo
26/08/2021
Network Rail have announced a project with North Lanarkshire Council to replace the bridge deck on Bellside Bridge at Cleland, Wishaw. Work to raise the height and prevent the bridge from being damaged by high-sided vehicles will begin on 30 August 2021. The railway bridge, over the A73, is the mo
26/08/2021
SSE Renewables have announced an investment of almost £50 million over the next two years to repower the existing Tummel Bridge Hydro-Electric Power Station in Scotland's Highlands with modern and efficient turbine technology. The repowering of the power station is expected to extend its operationa
26/08/2021
Scottish Gas Network (SGN) Commercial Services has been awarded a position on an eight-year framework to design, construct, operate and maintain biogas processing installations at Thames Water's wastewater treatment facilities, with an estimated contract value of £70 million. The UK wastewater sect
26/08/2021
West Lothian Council have announced a public consultation in partnership with Green Action Trust on a proposal to enhance the greenspace of Wyndford Park which lies off Wyndford Avenue, Park Terrace and Cleghorn Drive between Broxburn and Uphall. A draft design has been drawn up which incorporates
26/08/2021
Tilbury Douglas have officially 'topped out' the development of a new Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) in Renfrewshire. The innovation centre will help solve major pharmaceutical industry challenges and accelerate access to affordable medicines. Located in Renfrewshire, at the hear
26/08/2021
Ministers and Councillors have held a ceremony to mark the start of a new development for employers as part of an ongoing regeneration scheme in Ravenscraig. The £4.5m investment at SevenFourEight Ravenscraig aims to attract high-profile businesses to the ambitious development at Scotland's largest
26/08/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced that £445,000 road surface improvement works on the A92 near Fernie in Fife will get underway on Friday 03 September. The project will involve teams carrying out essential surfacing improvements to the A92 between Fernie Castle and Ayton, ensuring the integrity and safe
25/08/2021
A new project to decarbonise heat networks, capturing waste heat from electricity transformers to generate hot water and space heating for homes and businesses, has been announced by SSE Energy Solutions and National Grid. It is estimated that the heat recovery project will initially reduce heat ne
25/08/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced the completion of a construction project to install a new £1.1 million catch-pit at the Rest and Be Thankful to provide additional resilience to the A83. The new catch-pit is approximately 120m long, around 12m wide and capable of holding around 4,500 tonnes of debris m
25/08/2021
Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) has announced that the final phase of the Donside Urban Village regeneration project has got underway on behalf of their client, Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association. Donside Urban Village is an ambitious project to regenerate a former paper mill site to provide 267 ne
25/08/2021
Ark Estates have removed scaffolding from their development at Church Street in Inverness as the project near completion. Occupying a prime location in the heart of Inverness, 99 Church Street comprises 10 one-bedroom flats for mid-market rental through the local authority, as well as a purpose-bui
25/08/2021
Waverley Housing Association have announced the awarding of its electrical testing contract to Saltire Facilities Management. The contract, which is valued at £80,000, will see Saltire's qualified engineers carry out periodic electrical checks on approximately 800 properties owned by Waverley Housi
25/08/2021
Inverclyde Council is to consider the proposed development of a new £1.8 million indoor tennis centre on disused land and bowling green at Rankin Park in Greenock. The project is being led by Inverclyde Council in partnership Inverclyde Leisure with support from sportscotland, the Lawn Tennis Assoc
25/08/2021
Mini construction equipment manufacturer, Kubota, has announced the launch of a new LPG-powered mini-excavator alongside a fully electric track dumper, offering users even more options to drive down emissions. Forming part of the manufacturer's Smart Energy Solutions range, the new KX019-4 SI HGL (
25/08/2021
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is set to host top construction trainees from across the UK at the SkillBuild National Finals. SkillBuild, the largest multi-trade construction competition in the country, will see more than 50 finalists from Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Irel
25/08/2021
The £96 million A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam project has been officially opened by Transport Minister Graeme Dey. Mr Dey confirmed all traffic management including lane and speed restrictions will be removed in a phased manner over Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August, allowing road users ac
25/08/2021
The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) have announced the introduction of new flood hazard mapping which will provide a clearer indication of surface water (also known as pluvial) flood risk now and in the future. This will enable people, communities and businesses to better understan
24/08/2021
A key travel link has been created in Glasgow with the launch of a new cycle route along Garscube Road. The completed route establishes a key connection for walkers, wheelers and cyclists between the city centre and the Forth and Clyde Canal paths, which are an integral part of the national cycle r
24/08/2021
A ceremony has been held to mark the official opening of new state-of-the-art tennis courts in West Dunbartonshire. Scottish tennis doubles star Jonny O'Mara visited the site of the new Argyll Park tennis courts to mark the opening today, Tuesday 24 August. He was joined by pupils from the nearby L
24/08/2021
A £510,000 project to upgrade Moray's rural tourism infrastructure is moving forward. The 'Coast to Country' proposals form phase two of Moray Council's staycation-ready projects. Created by Moray Council and partners including Moray Speyside Tourism Business Improvement District, Highlands and I
24/08/2021
North Ayrshire Council is calling on people from three local towns to shape design plans for new play facilities. The local authority is hosting workshops in Dalry, Kilbirnie and Beith which allows local residents to help design three new and innovative play areas. Supported by funding from the
24/08/2021
A survey has been launched in Renfrewshire which will allow local residents to shape key climate decisions. This survey is seeking views and opinions on a range of questions around environmental issues, potential priorities for the area's response and current barriers to reducing emissions. It wil
24/08/2021
The deadline to deliver feedback on the 'Outline Business Cases' for future air and ferry transport services in Orkney is approaching. Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre and Gairsay (REW) and Outer North Isles (ONI) residents are being urged to make their voices heard ahead of the deadline this Friday, 27 Augu
24/08/2021
Scotland's Kingdom Housing Association has enhanced customer participation and engagement with the launch of a new digital tenant engagement platform. From Glasgow-based Target Applications Ltd, CX-Feedback is a real-time tenant feedback platform designed specifically for social housing providers.
24/08/2021
Plans to determine the catchment area for the proposed new primary school at Bertha Park in Perth are set to be presented this week. At a meeting tomorrow, Wednesday 25 August 2021, councillors will hear the results of informal pre-consultation carried out earlier this year on an options appraisal
24/08/2021
The remaining three hospital car parks operated through PFI (private finance initiative) schemes are set to be bought. Purchase of the three facilities will permanently end hospital parking charges across the country. Agreements were reached to buy out two car parks in Glasgow and Dundee, while n
24/08/2021
Plans have been set out to relocate a Scottish Water main in Brae next month. North Lanarkshire Council will work with the utility to move the main from the western side of A71 Horsley Brae to the eastern side and to enable the permanent repair of the land slip on the western side of the road. Tw
23/08/2021
A multi-million transformation of Govan has been given the green light, which will see new housing, streetscape works and more brought to the area. Securing Ministerial approval this week, the project is being brought forward with the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council serving as partner
23/08/2021
A new landmark workforce academy has been launched in Scotland as part of a drive to recruit more people into green jobs. The recruitment drive from SP Energy Networks will see 152 green jobs on offer over the next four months under the New Green Jobs Workforce Academy. Visiting the SP Energy Net
23/08/2021
Redevelopment plans for Elgin City Centre are set to be on display at an event this weekend. Moray Council is inviting families to Cooper Park on Saturday 28 August, where a pop-up QR code trail will showcase the Masterplan from the recent consultation on overhauling the centre of Elgin. As well
23/08/2021
Scottish housebuilder CALA Homes has launched a new scheme aimed at encouraging employees to buy electric cars. The CALA Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) Scheme, which is being rolled out now, is part of the company's commitment to reach operational net zero carbon through its Sustainability Strat
23/08/2021
Proposals to renew 14 play parks across Renfrewshire have been brought forward to councillors. Renfrewshire Council is investing £1.25 million over the next two years to renovate the parks. Brand-new play equipment would replace the existing assets in parks identified as being most in need, while t
23/08/2021
Local people in and around Cuthbertson Nursery in Glasgow are being called to help shape plans to relocate the facility. Following cross party approval at the City Administration Committee, plans to relocate the nursery into a new, purpose-built facility in the grounds of Cuthbertson Primary school
23/08/2021
Transport Scotland has set out plans to resurface the M73 northbound carriageway. Road surfacing works will take place, resulting in the M73 closing between Junction 1 Maryville & Junction 2 Baillieston. The closures will be in place overnight for four evenings, from 8pm to 6am, commencing on Monda
23/08/2021
Plans are moving forward to revitalise Fairweather Park in Newton Mearns. Under the upgrade programme, a new children's play area has been created, boasting a variety of new equipment including a climbing matrix, see-saws, trampolines and a roundabout suitable for wheelchair users. The park had b
23/08/2021
A new group of international experts has been appointed to advise the Scottish government on environmental issues. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon named the Environmental Council, which will focus on Scotland's ambitious trajectory, drawing on global best practice to keep Scotland at the forefront o
23/08/2021
A programme of sewer works has been announced in Dornoch. These works result in a temporary road closure of the U3385 Elizabeth Crescent. This will affect Elizabeth Crescent from its junction with Elizabeth Court to its junction with Elizabeth Crescent from 8am on 27 September to 6pm on 01 October
20/08/2021
Tackling climate change will need a net zero army and engineers will play a huge roll in building the infrastructure of the future, Scottish energy firm SSE has said. SSE has joined fellow COP26 sponsors National Grid to support a Global Youth Engineering Climate Conference being held on 07-08 Sept
20/08/2021
Transport Scotland have announced the launch of the competition to select the main construction contractor to dual the next phase of the A9. Minister for Transport, Mr Graeme Dey, officially launched the procurement process for the most northerly section of the Scottish Government's £3 billion prog
20/08/2021
Scottish Water has announced the start of waste water infrastructure improvement works to protect properties in Craigleith Road, Edinburgh against flooding. The project will take around 12 months to complete and will increase the capacity of the sewer network to better protect properties and street
20/08/2021
Midlothian Council have unveiled detailed development plans for Destination Hillend, including a new carbon neutral main building, after councillors approved a final business case for the year-round family attraction. The project will see Midlothian Snowsports Centre redeveloped into a major multi-
20/08/2021
North Ayrshire Council has unveiled ambitious proposals to regenerate Glebe Place in Saltcoats, which will see the 30 low-demand flats in the street demolished, with the potential for brand-new modern Council homes on the site. The current properties have had a high turnover of tenants in recent ye
20/08/2021
East Dunbartonshire Council has welcomed the progress being made in the construction on the multi-million pound Allander Leisure and Day Care Centre. The Council is redeveloping the current Bearsden site as part of a £42.5 million investment - including a new, state-of-the-art sports and leisure co
20/08/2021
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced that the area outside the former Granton Station, being built for local people and visitors to enjoy community events and recreation, is to be named Granton Station Square. The square, together with the restoration of the building has agreed funding of up
20/08/2021
City Gate Construction (CGC) has signed up to the Young Person's Guarantee, reaffirming their commitment to helping young people enter the world of work. The Young Person's Guarantee is a commitment to bring together employers, partners and young people. It will connect every 16 to 24-year-old in S
20/08/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced a series of road surface improvement works across three nights for the A1 at Little Pinkerton south of Dunbar. The works will see operating company BEAR Scotland resurface 0.4km of carriageway, creating smoother and safer journeys for motorists on behalf of Transport Sc
20/08/2021
East Kilbride-based akp have announced that it has been awarded four significant contracts. The first contract is with Registers of Scotland awarded through their Small to Medium Works Framework Agreement; whereby akp is overhauling the VRF system within Meadowbank House. This will provide individ
19/08/2021
SSE have announced the completion of the purchase of the project development rights for its first 50MW battery storage asset on a consented site in Wiltshire, from Harmony Energy Limited. SSE plans to bring the project to financial close and construct the battery storage facility at Salisbury over
19/08/2021
The Scottish Government have launched a campaign calling on homeowners to install interlinked heat and smoke alarms ahead of new fire safety laws set to come into effect next year. From February 2022 all homeowners will be required to have interlinked alarms under legislation brought forward after
19/08/2021
Dundee City Council are set to consider tenders for a proposed window replacement scheme, which could benefit a total of 103 homes across the city. Over £790,000 worth of the window renewals could be carried out to properties in Linlathen, part of Polepark Road and Whitfield. Councillor Anne Renda
19/08/2021
Peel NRE has submitted a planning application for the UK's second waste plastic to hydrogen facility to West Dunbartonshire Council. Based at Rothesay Dock on the north bank of the River Clyde the £20m facility would take non-recyclable plastics, destined for landfill, incineration or export overse
19/08/2021
Two sites in central Edinburgh are being re-examined for their feasibility for the development of a new Gaelic high school, the The City of Edinburgh Council has announced. Council officers will work with partners to reassess the potential of the current Police Scotland headquarters at Fettes and t
19/08/2021
Dumbarton-based Aggreko has reminded businesses of the importance of adopting more sustainable generator procurement strategies in the short-to-medium term to avoid disruption as the UK government publish their Hydrogen Strategy. The plans, which were recently unveiled by the Department for Busines
19/08/2021
The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has announced two new appointments to help boost apprenticeship numbers and increase diversity. Gillian Macaulay has joined SNIPEF Training Services (STS) as regional support officer and Lorraine Doig has been appointed as bu
19/08/2021
Clean energy firm, Trojan Energy, has secured a late seed round investment of £2.2 million that will allow it to roll out its flat-and-flush on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs and develop further commercial applications of its technology. The round was led by Scottish angel investors Equ
19/08/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced that the Forth Road Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic from 06:00 until 18:00 on Tuesday 31 August 2021, as part of an ongoing project to replace the main expansion joints. The closure is necessary to allow contractors American Bridge International to position a
19/08/2021
Scottish Water has completed work on a £3.4 million flood protection scheme in Tarbet, Argyll and Bute. The successful delivery of this improvement project, which began in August 2020, has increased the capacity of the local sewer network to help tackle historic flooding issues. The work involved
18/08/2021
Glasgow City Council has approved the proposed North Maryhill Green Infrastructure as part of the plans to regenerate the area to create an attractive, green, climate change resilient and connected neighbourhood. The Maryhill Transformational Regeneration Area (TRA) covers areas situated either sid
18/08/2021
East Lothian Council's Planning Committee has unanimously approved outline planning permission for Seagreen to construct an electricity substation on part of the Cockenzie site, to take power from an offshore windfarm and feed it into the National Grid, with associated underground cabling. The und
18/08/2021
SSE has said that the UK's journey to Net Zero is no longer a question of hydrogen vs. electricity as both are needed to deliver emission goals. Following the publication of a new UK Hydrogen Strategy, SSE Chief Executive, Alistair Phillips-Davies, said: "Much has been said about hydrogen in recent
18/08/2021
Now is the time to stand up against the scourge of unregulated tradespeople, Master Plumber and Fellow at the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) Jimmy Hendry has said. SELECT – the trade association for the electrical contracting industry – currently has a bill going th
18/08/2021
UK Government Minister for Scotland David Duguid has met with Siccar Point Energy who are looking to get clearance to extract oil and gas from the Cambo field west of Shetland. Speaking after the meeting in Aberdeen, Minister Duguid said: "It is vitally important that we engage with the oil and gas
18/08/2021
As the sponsor of the 'Inspire Zone' at last weekends Energy Festival at Scone Palace in Perth, SSEN Distribution's South Caledonia region offered a glimpse into the work that goes on behind the scenes as its teams work hard to provide a safe, responsive and reliable electricity network. The Energy
18/08/2021
Construction services provider Speedy has announced the opening of two new purpose-built regional service centres in Scotland. The two new centres are strategically located on key arterial routes into Edinburgh and Aberdeen to help local contractors quickly access crucial equipment. The 22,000 sq
17/08/2021
Watkin Jones Group has submitted a planning application for a new residential development on the site of Portcullis House at Charing Cross in Glasgow. The planning application sees the demolition of the existing dated building – the former HMRC building on India Street – and construction of a build
17/08/2021
Scotsman Developments have unveiled their proposals for a new mixed-use development at the former Madras College campus on Kilrymont Road, St Andrews. Proposals include new housing (including 30% affordable homes) and the retention and re-use of existing listed school buildings for mixed-uses compr
17/08/2021
The City of Edinburgh Council has published core elements of an ambitious final concept design for George Street and First New Town (GNT) transformation. A final concept design for the project, which aims to create a people friendly setting, better walking, cycling and wheeling links and a more att
17/08/2021
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced the appointment of the consultancy team that will work with the Wester Halles community to translate their vision into a masterplan for the area. This important commission has been awarded to a multi-disciplinary consultant team led by Turner & Townsend,
17/08/2021
I & H Brown have deployed a fully electric excavator to the site of their Ponfeigh Bridge project, as part of their commitment to reducing carbon commissions. At Ponfeigh Bridge I & H Brown have been working to install a new bridge over the Calder Water on behalf of our client South Lanarkshire Cou
17/08/2021
CCG (Scotland), the Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing group, has officially welcomed thirteen new trade apprentices to their business. The company's annual intake was launched during Scottish Apprenticeship Week (01/03/21 – 05/03/21) where a record number of applications were received wi
17/08/2021
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution have announced a £150,000 project to improve the electricity infrastructure in the Clepington Road area of Dundee. SSEN teams will replace 1.3km of underground cable and carrying out upgrades at various substation sites in the area over
17/08/2021
ScottishPower has welcomed the announcement of the UK government's Hydrogen Strategy, which it has said is a clear sign of the UK's ambition to be a hydrogen leader and commitment to support a new green sector that will create jobs across the UK. Welcoming the announcement, ScottishPower Director o
17/08/2021
Eco has opened their new 3,000 square-metre HQ to staff for the first time, which aims to redefine the office environment to benefit health and well-being. Entrepreneur Eddie Black and his Eco team developed and built the new state-of-the-art company HQ during the pandemic. For Eddie, the statemen
17/08/2021
The Highland Council has reminded eligible residents that there is still time to benefit from up to 100% Scottish Government grant funding available for First Time Central Heating. This would be delivered through the installation of an air source heat pump, new radiators and new controls. An air s
16/08/2021
Amey's Secure Infrastructure business has embarked on a new and fully sustainable cleaning solution across all of its FM schools' operations in Scotland. The new cleaning model will focus on environmentally friendly practices and cleaning products that use renewable sources to reduce waste and harm
16/08/2021
BEAR Scotland has delivered more than £26.7m of investment in safety, surfacing and other improvements and recruited over 100 new staff in its first year of managing trunk roads in South East Scotland. On 16 August 2020 BEAR Scotland began an eight-year contract to manage and maintain the trunk roa
16/08/2021
A new development, comprising 30 flats and two retail units, on Mart Road in Dingwall city centre is set to be completed in September. The multi-million pound project will see the creation of 30 flats to enhance the character of this conservation area, with residents benefitting from easy access to
16/08/2021
The Scottish Maritime Museum has started essential conservation work on one of Britain's most historic vessels, MV Kyles, beginning with state of the art, environmentally sensitive, dry ice blasting, following the success of a Crowdfunding campaign. With the money raised through the Keep the Kyles
16/08/2021
Scotland's roofing and cladding industry saw the strongest rise in workload after a subdued performance in the first quarter of the year, according to the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC). The NFRC has published the Glenigan State of the Roofing Industry Survey, which found that th
16/08/2021
SSE Thermal have announced a new partnership with Abertay University, which will see the next generation of Scottish video games designers playing their part in the race to net zero. Ahead of the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow later this year, the two organisations have challenged a gro
16/08/2021
Argyll and Bute Council have announced a series of events to support the aims of COP26 - the global climate change conference planned in Glasgow later this year. Included is an event in Helensburgh that will raise the question – 'what do we need to do to make Argyll and Bute the UK's first net zero
16/08/2021
CIH Scotland has highlighted the importance of continuing to invest in high-quality, affordable homes that meet people's needs in its response to a call for evidence from the Finance and Public Administration Committee, seeking views on Scotland's public finances in 2022-23. As policies such as the
16/08/2021
Pacific Building have won their third Gold Medal in a row from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), at their 2021 Health and Safety Awards. Normally the organisation hosts three prize-giving ceremonies across the UK in London, Birmingham and Glasgow but because of COVID they d
16/08/2021
Essential bridge maintenance works for the A9 Baddengorm Bridge, north of Carrbridge, are set to begin on Monday 23 August. The work, which is expected to last five days, will involve repairs to the expansion joints on the structure to ensure it continues to operate safely. To protect the workfor
13/08/2021
Cruden Building East, part of the Cruden Group, has started work on a new eco-friendly and sustainable residential development at Rowanbank Gardens in Corstorphine, Edinburgh. Cruden was appointed by property developer, Artisan, to deliver low carbon, city centre housing on the former brownfield s
13/08/2021
Scotland's newest onshore wind farm, Gordonbush Extension in the Scottish Highlands has been officially opened by Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, Michael Matheson. Situated 10 kilometres north east of Brora, Gordonbush Extension comprises eleven of the latest Siemens Gamesa onshore wind
13/08/2021
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has invited its stakeholders to respond to its recently released Digital Strategy and Action Plan. The online event is an opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback and their views on the Strategy, SSEN's upcoming Action Plan, and
13/08/2021
As part of an ongoing plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045, Argyll and Bute Council has given the green light for a new native woodland in Lochgilphead. The scheme will see woodland planted across 60 hectares of council-owned land, located mostly around Kilmory. It will be delivered th
13/08/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced a new £310,000 project of essential refurbishment works is set to get underway on the A82 Borlum Bridge in Drumnadrochit later this month. Specialist teams will be carrying out various maintenance activities, including concrete repairs, upgrades to the cathodic protecti
13/08/2021
CCG has welcomed the nomination of their Net Zero Home as part of this year's Homes for Scotland Awards. Vying for the 'Innovation' Award, the Net Zero Home is Scotland's first mass-market building standard and has been designed to support the country's transition to becoming net zero by 2045. Desi
13/08/2021
ScottishPower has announced the shortlist for their annual Foundation Awards, which showcase projects that make a positive impact on people and communities across the country. The shortlisted projects – which support individuals, families and young people across the UK – range from developing skill
13/08/2021
Working in collaboration with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and other key partners, Stirling Council has announced the launch of the Forth Local Plan District Consultation. There are 14 district consultations across Scotland being co-ordinated between SEPA and local authorities.
12/08/2021
SSE has welcomed a key milestone in the delivery of what will be Scotland's largest offshore wind farm, as the first jackets arrived for the massive 114 wind turbine site. The jackets, which will act as bases for the turbines, were delivered to the Port of Nigg in the Cromarty Firth, where they'll
12/08/2021
ScottishPower has welcomed a decision from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over the RIIO-2 price control, which it has found to be "wrong, or partially wrong". In February this year, GEMA – Ofgem's governing body – announced its decisions for RIIO-2 for the electricity and gas transmiss
12/08/2021
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has met with representatives from Scotland's trades unions led by STUC General Secretary Rozanne Foyer to discuss key issues affecting workers as Scotland recovers from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Matters such as the need for the UK Government to extend the f
12/08/2021
Marking one year from when the Union Canal breached at Mulravonside near Falkirk, Scottish Canals has launched a new video celebrating the role that canals play in tackling climate change. The breach at Muiravonside near Polmont was the result of a one in 240-year storm which saw a huge volume of w
12/08/2021
A new mixed-use development at Baltic Street in Leith has been approved by the City of Edinburgh Council. The development near the Shore will create student accommodation, affordable housing, retail units and a digital co-working space, whilst ensuring the conservation of a group of B-listed indus
12/08/2021
West Dunbartonshire Council have launched a public consultation on its draft Local Housing Strategy, outlining a vision and plan for housing and housing services in the area over the next five years. It aims to enhance the current offer , making West Dunbartonshire a place for tenants and residents
12/08/2021
Aberdeenshire Council are to consider public views on Canal Park supermarket proposals and decide their next steps. Views shared during a public consultation on proposals to sell land at Canal Park in Banff to allow for a supermarket development will be brought before councillors next week. Member
12/08/2021
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum – of which the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) are a key member – has issued another in its series of engaging advice videos, reminding workers how to keep themselves and others safe as the COVID-19 restrictions
12/08/2021
Transport Scotland's operating company BEAR Scotland will begin overnight works to renew the road surface on a section of the A985 between Kincardine and Valleyfield on Monday 30 August 2021. All works are expected to be completed by the morning of Wednesday 1 September. Working hours will be betwe
12/08/2021
If you are a limited business registered in the UK carrying out civil engineering work, it is very likely that you are eligible for R&D Tax Credits. R&D Tax Credits is a scheme set up to reward businesses for solving uncertainty & overcoming challenges in the workplace, which is something Engineers
11/08/2021
South Lanarkshire Council has announced the reopening of the Cleghorn Bridge in Clydesdale following the completion of extensive repair and strengthening works. Traffic signal equipment was also upgraded to reduce the likelihood of future closures at this location. Chair of South Lanarkshire Counc
11/08/2021
As students across Scotland receive their exam results the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) has encouraged school leavers to consider a career in the plumbing and heating sector. According to the organisation, the prestige of a university course is being progres
11/08/2021
The Scottish Land Fund is to support the Edinbane Community Company in purchasing three serviced sites at Coishletter to develop new housing, the Communities Housing Trust has announced. The proposed plan for the community-owned sites is to provide six much-needed affordable homes in the centre of
11/08/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced a planned resurfacing scheme for approximately one kilometre of the M90 northbound carriageway near Kirkliston on the nights of 1 and 2 September, on behalf of Transport Scotland. For the safety of workers and road users, the M90 northbound carriageway will be closed be
11/08/2021
CCG has announced that a two-year programme of planned maintenance has commenced on behalf of Spire View and Copperworks Housing Association with over 150 properties set to benefit from kitchen and boiler replacements. Undertaken to properties in Royston, CCG Asset Management, a member of the CCG G
11/08/2021
The Scottish Government has announced a new scheme for asymptomatic workplace testing as part of an enhanced drive to identify emerging coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and break chains of transmission. Free lateral flow device (LFD) tests have been made more widely available as the country emerges fro
11/08/2021
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has installed its first Point of Connection Mast (POC-MAST) to a solar farm in Wiltshire, using the innovative system to create greater flexibility for generators to connect to its network. This will support the cost effective connection
11/08/2021
The Highland Council has launched a public consultation on the proposed contents of the Common Good Fund Asset Register for Grantown on Spey. The Highland Council currently holds a small financial Common Good Fund for the former Burgh of Grantown on Spey. However, a full and detailed investigation
10/08/2021
Scotland's Towns Partnership has announced a new £10 million multi-year fund for projects aiming to help transform towns and neighbourhoods. The Scotland Loves Local Fund aims to encourage people to think local first, and support businesses and enterprises in their community. The fund will provide
10/08/2021
SSE have said that energy is an essential service and rising prices are "always difficult" but renewables can limit the impact of surging global fuel costs. SSE have responded to an announcement from Ofgem that the energy price cap is to be increased reflecting consistently high global gas prices s
10/08/2021
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed funding worth more than £1.5 million from the Scottish Government to improve the energy efficiency of homes across the county. Over the last five years, the EES:ABS (Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme) and similar previous initiatives have helped more t
10/08/2021
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has supplied a turnkey Building Services package to support the creation of a new, luxury care home in Templehill, Troon. The Glasgow-based provider of Mechanical, Electrical and Renewable Services has been operational in the Care sector since its formation in 2016 with their ve
10/08/2021
As young people across Scotland are receiving their exam results and considering their potential career choices, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) employees are sharing their their stories online to demonstrate that many have not taken a straight, obvious, or traditional path to get
10/08/2021
North Lanarkshire Council has welcomed the 800th tenant to their new build council home project in Wishaw, marking a milestone in their ongoing housing building project. The new tenant, Laura, is busy making her new house into the perfect family home at the development in Dimsdale Road/Wilson Cresc
10/08/2021
Renfrewshire Council have launched a public consultation on proposed upgrades to the junction outside the entrance to Barshaw Park, where Glasgow Road meets Arkleston Road and Hawkhead Road. The council have been awarded funding from Sustrans Scotland's 'Places for Everyone' programme to look at im
10/08/2021
Inverclyde Council have announced that work has started on the installation of a new toucan crossing along the A8 in Greenock to help improve links between the town centre and the waterfront. It will be installed at the foot of William Street and connect across the Dalrymple Street main road onto C
10/08/2021
Marshall Construction's Contracts Division has secured contracts worth more than £50 million from a range of both new and long-standing clients, showcasing the company's diverse capability and service range. The new contracts include: • The Range, Atlas Retail Park for Kier Property (Great Western
10/08/2021
BEAR Scotland has started work on essential bridge deck refurbishment works on the A86 Calder Bridge west of Newtonmore, which will help ensure the bridge remains safe for all road users. The project, expected to last six weeks, will involve specialist teams carrying out various repairs to the stru
09/08/2021
East Lothian Council has announced that funding has been secured for the second phase of restoration works at historic Preston Tower in Prestonpans. The project will see a number of improvements at the late medieval towerhouse in Prestonpans - which was originally constructed in the 15th century an
09/08/2021
Persimmon Homes North Scotland division has been awarded planning permission for the development of 105 new homes in Fife. The application, lodged with Fife Council on 25 March, has been the subject of extensive consultation and discussion to ensure that it meets the needs of the community and loca
09/08/2021
Glasgow's sustainable transport network is set to benefit from an additional £4.8 million in grant funding from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), Smarter Choices Smarter Places (SCSP) and Cycling, Walking and Safer Routes (CWSR). Part of the additional funds will be used towards helping
09/08/2021
Network Rail has submitted revised proposals for a bridge walk and visitor hub at the iconic Forth Bridge to the City of Edinburgh Council. The revised proposals include a low-level reception hub to the east of the Forth Bridge, further away from neighbouring residential properties, minimising the
09/08/2021
Government's are not on track to meet climate change targets, according to the Sixth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Commenting on the report, Stew Horne, head of policy at Energy Saving Trust, said: "The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC)
09/08/2021
Scotland will become a world-leading producer of clean hydrogen within the next ten years, according to a new report by Scottish Enterprise. Scottish Enterprise has launched an in-depth report that sets out Scotland's strengths as a world-leading producer and exporter of clean hydrogen in the next
09/08/2021
BEAR Scotland have started work on a series of road surfacing improvements at five locations on the A92 between Ethiebeaton Roundabout and Salmondsmuir Interchange. The project will involve improvements on the A92 at Travebank to Upper Victoria eastbound and westbound, the westbound approach to Sal
09/08/2021
CCG have announced the completion of a £2.4 million nursery extension in Port Glasgow. Rainbow Family Centre has been transformed with the addition of a brand new wing in time for the return of staff and young people next week after the summer holidays. The work was carried out by CCG (Scotland) o
09/08/2021
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) have completed a multi-million pound project to future-proof the electricity network in North London. SSEN has invested £4 million upgrading its Perivale substation in the London Borough of Ealing; reinforcing the local network that serves nearly 25
09/08/2021
ScottishPower has joined business leaders and employers across Scotland to reassure young people of the value and recognition of their achievements as they await this year's SQA results. The firm said that like their colleagues across the country, ScottishPower has committed to helping create job o
06/08/2021
East Dunbartonshire Council are seeking views on the proposed the Bishopbriggs Public Realm Plan – a key part of the Council's £34.88 million City Deal Place and Growth Programme approved last year by the Glasgow City Region Cabinet. All responses will help the Council to develop a Public Realm Pla
06/08/2021
Parliamentary Under Secretary for Scotland, Iain Stewart, has travelled to East Ayrshire to visit the site of CoRE, (Community Renewable Energy) – a new project to lead the way in transforming Cumnock and surrounding areas in years to come. Funded by £7.5 million from East Ayrshire Council and £17
06/08/2021
The University of Strathclyde have announced a new strategic partnership with international engineering company Babcock to develop and deliver innovation through world-class projects. The alliance is a recognition of the growing importance of academic-industrial relationships. Babcock and Strathcly
06/08/2021
Construction firm Kier has been selected by NHS Golden Jubilee to deliver a new £43m Surgical Centre at its Hospital in Clydebank. Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf visited the Hospital last week to officially mark the start of this new project. Procured through Framew
06/08/2021
The City of Edinburgh Council have announced a consultation on a draft proposal to designate the whole city as a short term let (STL) control area. If, following the consultation, the Council gives the go ahead and the proposal is approved by the Scottish Government, the new powers would mean all r
06/08/2021
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have announced an investigation following the discovery of seven abandoned trailers full of waste in the central belt. Similar instances of waste being placed into trailers and being abandoned at roadsides and industrial locations had been seen in E
06/08/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced a series of safety barrier upgrade works on the A7 between Hawick and Arkleton and the A702 south of Candymill Bend. The A7 works will be carried out from 9-30 August 2021. For the safety of workers and road users, there will be lane closures on short sections of the A
06/08/2021
The Net Zero Technology Centre has been awarded £16.5 million to accelerate a range of energy transition projects that will help deliver Scotland's net-zero economy. Seven projects will be developed through the centre's Net Zero Technology Transition Programme (NZTTP) to transform the North Sea ene
06/08/2021
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has announced that is will sponsor the Inspire Zone at the upcoming Perth Energy Festival. Dundee Science Centre is heading up the Inspire Zone at this month's sports and outdoor adventure festival in Perth, aiming to reunite friends an
06/08/2021
Moray Council have announced that work is set to begin on £13,500 footpath upgrades at Lossiemouth's West Beach. A stretch of the path, between two of the access ramps to the beach, is affected by uneven slabs due to concrete blocks shifting and void space underneath. Those posing the greatest risk
05/08/2021
Construction has begun on a new Greenock cruise ship visitor centre as part of a £19.2 million development project, led by Inverclyde Council, is part of the £1 billion Glasgow City Region City Deal funded by the Scottish and UK governments, with contributions from Peel Ports (£8m), operators of the
05/08/2021
Eildon Housing, in partnership with Buckholm Ltd., have been awarded planning permission for the development of a further 69 homes at High Buckholm corner in Galashiels. The first phase of the development consists of eleven family homes and will be completed in November 2021, with the second phase
05/08/2021
The scale of the mental health challenge facing the construction sector has been highlighted in landmark new research from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The research has resulted in a new initiative led by CITB and the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) to establish a consiste
05/08/2021
Stirling Council have launched a public consultation on proposals to transform travel by foot and bike in neighbourhoods south of Stirling city centre. Residents are being asked for their views on the City Centre South project, which is looking at ways to make it easier and more attractive for peop
05/08/2021
Glasgow City Council has approved funding of up to £2.25million for the third phase of the Camlachie Burn Improvement Works, with this stage of the project enabling local regeneration by providing surface water drainage for key development sites including the proposed £60million Parkhead Health and
05/08/2021
Ogilvie Construction has announced the appointment of Kirsty Kirke as the new Development Manager for Social Housing to lead its expansion in the sector. Kirsty brings over 25 years of experience in the delivery of mixed use residential developments across the UK and will lead the programme to buil
05/08/2021
A new collaborative initiative designed to provide additional support to vulnerable tenants, promote tenancy sustainment and prevent homelessness has been launched by a partnership of Fife-based Housing Associations. The Fife Voices Housing Advocacy Project has been largely funded through a £167,00
05/08/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced that the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful has reopened shortly after 7.30am this morning following an early morning safety inspection, with all traffic now using the trunk road under traffic light control. Motorists were diverted to use the Old Military Road local divers
05/08/2021
CCG (Scotland) have been appointed to the newly launched Doorsets (timber) Framework, which will enable the procurement of communal/entrance, fire doors and associated works until June 2025. CCG offer a full design, supply and installation service in the delivery of timber door sets operating from
05/08/2021
If you are a limited scaffolding business registered in the UK, there is a strong chance you could be eligible for Research & Developments (R&D) Tax Credits. To put it simply, R&D is solving uncertainty & overcoming challenges in the workplace, which is something scaffolding firms do every day. R&
04/08/2021
Robertson Construction Northern has begun work on a new £9 million development at Inverness Campus. The life sciences innovation centre is a partnership project between the University of the Highlands and Islands and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Designed by Austin-Smith: Lord, the 2500m² bui
04/08/2021
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has announced that it has commenced its core work programme to replace the submarine electricity distribution cable between Skye and Harris. The cable replacement project, which received marine licence approval from Marine Scotland on 2
04/08/2021
Kelvin Properties and Holmes Miller are continuing their creative partnership with a ground-breaking, ultra-low carbon residential block proposal for Houldsworth Street in Finnieston. This development seeks to build on the success of the Build-to-rent project at Kent Road project, where 20 flats
04/08/2021
The UK's largest independent builders merchant, MKM Building Supplies, has further expanded its presence in Scotland with the purchase of Spey Valley Timber & Builders Merchants. The acquisition follows a period of significant growth in Scotland for MKM, with the business unveiling new branches in
04/08/2021
Owners of homes, farms and businesses are being urged to act promptly in seeking compensation for disruption arising from work on one of the biggest infrastructure schemes in Scottish history. Scottish Ministers have given the go-ahead to completing statutory procedures for two more sections on the
04/08/2021
CCG has started construction at Bannockburn Road, Cowie, where 22 new, affordable homes will be delivered upon the site of the former St Margaret's Primary School on behalf of Stirling Council. The new residential development will be highly energy-efficient with enhanced fabric performance achieved
04/08/2021
In the ongoing lead up to COP26, Net Zero Treasury Secretary Kemi Badenoch has visited SSE's Keadby site to discover more about their ground-breaking vision for low-carbon flexible power generation at the site. Minister Badenoch stopped by Keadby as part of her tour of key projects within the East
04/08/2021
A proposed £1.8m Lossiemouth East Beach bridge has been approved by Moray Council's Planning and Regulatory Services Committee. The bridge will be sited where the Esplanade side seawall currently protrudes toward the River Lossie and is where the original bridge is believed to have been situated pr
04/08/2021
Hub South East Scotland has announced that Balfour Beatty is joining its supply chain as a third Tier 1 Construction Contractor, further strengthening its offering which already includes Morrison and BAM Construction. Hub South East has successfully delivered more than 80 new or refurbished facilit
04/08/2021
BEAR Scotland are set to begin work on £2.35 million surfacing improvements on the A90 near Stonehaven. The project is planned to take place over four weeks using 24-hour working with all improvements expected to be completed by 6.30am Monday 06 September, subject to weather conditions. To ensure r
03/08/2021
BAM Nuttall have successfully installed a new footbridge on the M8, one of Scotland's busiest motorways. The 14-hour closure of the M8 motorway commenced on Saturday evening, with BAM Nuttall and specialists, Mammoet driving the main span of the 2,420 tonne, structure down the M8 and into its final
03/08/2021
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland has announced that builders' workloads are at their highest levels for ten years. The rise in workloads in Scotland is, however, being matched by steep increases in material prices and a growing struggle to secure labour, especially carpenters and br
03/08/2021
An Initial Needs Case (INC) has been submitted on a proposal to replace the existing Fort Augustus to Skye electricity transmission line by SSEN Transmission to Ofgem. The INC, which is part of Ofgem's new Large Onshore Transmission Investment (LOTI) Uncertainty Mechanism for the RIIO-T2 price cont
03/08/2021
Advance Construction Scotland are set to become the groundworks civil engineering business in the UK to use green aggregates from SandandStone. SandandStone, the UK's first supplier of green aggregate materials, has signed an agreement with Green Biofuels Ltd, which enables the business to deliver
03/08/2021
Construction of a new luxury care home in Templehill, Troon, has been completed and the facility will now be prepared for welcoming its first residents later this month. Queens View Harbour Luxury Suites is the latest care home to have been completed by Morrison Community Care Group (MCCG), one of
03/08/2021
Work to install a new 36m bridge over the Douglas Water has been completed, as seen in a new timelapse video shared by South Lanarkshire Council. A time-lapse video of the new structure being delicately pushed out over the Douglas Water and lowered into position captures the scale of the constructi
03/08/2021
Falkirk Council have issued an appeal for empty private properties that might be available for rent. The council said that they are looking for additional temporary accommodation to help local people and families and are keen to find one and two-bedroom properties, preferably flats, in various loca
03/08/2021
Argyll and Bute Council have announced a new grant scheme to help repair and restoration works at Lochgilphead historic buildings and shopfronts. The scheme is part of Argyll and Bute Council's ongoing investment and regeneration in the town, to help attract more people and jobs to the area and mak
03/08/2021
BEAR Scotland have announced major resurfacing works for three sections of the A83 in Campbeltown, due to begin today, Tuesday 03 August, and last three weeks. The project will see over 1km of the A83 through Campbeltown resurfaced, creating a safer and smoother journey for road users. The resurfa
03/08/2021
Three projects from CCG have been named as finalists in the 14th annual Scottish Home Awards 2021. Craigmillar Town Centre – the 194-home Craigmillar Town Centre is the latest phase of housing-led regeneration located in Craigmillar, Edinburgh. Delivered in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Co
02/08/2021
The Highland Council are set to consider an updated planning application for the transformation of Inverness Castle to become a tourism gateway for the Highlands. The updated application is in response to the planning conditions specified when consent was given for the application in April this yea
02/08/2021
Scottish Borders Council are seeking views on how flood risk can be managed across the region as part of a joint consultation with SEPA. The flood risk management plans are aimed at protecting communities at the greatest risk of flooding in the region. Local proposals include three flood schemes an
02/08/2021
North Lanarkshire Council has welcomed the progress being made in their efforts to redesign and repopulate its town centres to vibrant places with mixed use spaces which maximise social, economic and environmental opportunities. The council is making positive progress, with new housing being delive
02/08/2021
Waterfront Place, a landmark development on Dundee's £1billion waterfront has been officially opened. Waterfront Place, which will include the city's urban beach, an active travel hub, landscaping and interactive play area was given the official seal of approval by John Alexander leader of Dundee C
02/08/2021
Angus Council have instructed Shepherd Chartered Surveyors to market a purpose-built leisure centre in Forfar for lease. The former leisure centre was declared surplus to requirements by the council in May 2018, following the completion of the Forfar Community Campus and was subsequently approved f
02/08/2021
Aberdeen City Council have launched a public consultation on a proposal to plant 5,000 new trees in an effort to boost wildlife habitats and help tackle climate change. The trees are to be planted this winter in Riverview Park at Dyce in a project led by Aberdeen City Council in partnership with th
02/08/2021
The Scottish Government has announced funding of £5.7 million to help bus, coach and community transport operators to comply with Low Emission Zones (LEZs) through retrofitting technology. A fourth round of the Bus Emissions Abatement Retrofit Programme (BEAR) has now opened to support the costs of
02/08/2021
BEAR Scotland are seeking views on potential road safety improvements for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists on the A82 between Longman Roundabout and Telford Roundabout in Inverness. The input from the public will help inform engineers at BEAR Scotland and Transport Scotland ahead of developing the
02/08/2021
The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on the proposed Islands Bond, which aims to tackle population decline across the Scottish islands and provide funding to help people stay on or move to the islands. The consultation will run for 12 weeks and has been launched to ensure that
02/08/2021
SSE has agreed to sell its entire 33.3% stake in gas distribution operator Scotia Gas Networks Ltd (SGN) to a consortium comprising existing SGN shareholder Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers') and Brookfield Super-Core Infrastructure Partners (Brookfield) (the Consortium). The
