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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for February 2023
28/02/2023
Scottish Water has announced a major recruitment campaign to hire 60 new apprentices across the country. The utility company is launching its biggest ever drive for Modern, Technical and Graduate Apprentices by opening applications to hire 60 trainees into positions right across Scotland, from Cast
28/02/2023
Network Rail has announced that work is now under way on the new Leven station, as part of the £116m Scottish Government funded Levenmouth Rail Link project. Leven will be one of two new stations built on the route, alongside Cameron Bridge, reconnecting communities in Levenmouth to the rail networ
28/02/2023
Falkirk Council has announced an investment of £39.9 million for a council house improvement works across 2023/24. £28.5m has been earmarked for re-roofing, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, electrical safety checks and a replacement programme for doors and windows. £6.5m will continue the ongoing pr
28/02/2023
Marine environmental services and marine renewable energy offer transformational economic opportunities for the Highlands and Islands, according to a new report. The Blue Economy in the Highlands and Islands report was commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and carried out by ekosge
28/02/2023
Scotland's leading building and construction business, the JR Group, has announced a donation to and new partnership with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, (the Lighthouse Club); the only charity that provides dedicated emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing support to construction
28/02/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has identified additional sites for an ongoing programme of new council house building. The Council has set an ambitious target to deliver 5,000 new affordable rented homes by 2035. To date, 970 new build houses have been completed with a further 421 homes under constructi
28/02/2023
DJ Laing Homes has announced its support for New Homes Week 2023. The annual event, taking place until 3 March 2023, is designed to promote the benefits of buying a new home and raise awareness of the latest innovations in the house building industry. As a company dedicated to providing the very b
28/02/2023
Scottish society was built around towns and villages. From the traditional clan system to today's modern settlements, we're a sociable nation that thrives on community spirit. And yet, most new build houses and developments are located so far out of town centres that people must rely on private veh
27/02/2023
Revised plans for Lomond Banks – the proposed £40m world class sustainable tourism destination in Balloch – have been submitted for consideration. The resubmission follows ongoing community feedback throughout the planning application process and a recent request from Loch Lomond and Trossachs Nati
27/02/2023
SSE Renewables has awarded £200,000 – the largest ever amount from the Griffin and Calliachar Community Fund – to help fund a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) for the Dunkeld and Birnam Sports and Leisure Hub. The ambitious community project which also received funding from Sportsscotland, Gannochy Trus
27/02/2023
Persimmon Homes has hosted two new directors from South Ayrshire Council on the site of their Fairfields development in Monkton, where they met with workers and apprentices to hear about how the unique site is integrating Monkton's past with its future. Mike Newall, Depute Chief Executive and Direc
27/02/2023
Glasgow City Council has announced a programme of transformational greenspace works and improved flood resilience for Cardonald. An underused area adjacent to high-rise flats at Queensland Court and Gardens is to be transformed into a vibrant urban park with a rich planting scheme that will incorpo
27/02/2023
The NESS Energy from Waste Facility (EFW), located in East Tullos, will receive its first delivery of waste materials today, Monday 27 February. The facility, constructed and operated by EFW Ness Limited a subsidiary of Acciona UK Limited, will process non-recyclable waste from Aberdeen City, Aber
27/02/2023
Housing specialists Arneil Johnston and the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) has announced the launch of new guidance to assist local authorities bring some of Scotland's nearly 43,000 long term empty homes back into use. In developing the Strategic Empty Homes Framework Guidance, SEHP condu
27/02/2023
The best new public and commercial buildings in Scotland have been revealed at the property industry's largest awards celebration held in Edinburgh. The Scottish Property Awards, the independent competition which honours the achievements in the real estate sector announced the winners in front of 6
27/02/2023
Aberdeenshire Council's Garioch Area Committee has approved a project to provide Kemnay Academy with a new bus park. As well as a bus park providing 16 bays, space would be created for a drop off and pick up facility. Kemnay Academy has 70% of its pupils using some form of school transport, the se
27/02/2023
South Lanarkshire Council has announced the appointment of CCG (Scotland) for a range of new fire safety features across nine multi-storey tower blocks in South Lanarkshire. Nine high-rise blocks of flats in East Kilbride and Cambuslang have been confirmed to receive new, high-performing flat entra
27/02/2023
Edinburgh-based painting and decorating company, Trinity Decorating Services. Has announced plans to double its workforce to meet growing demand in the city. The firm has launched a recruitment drive for experienced professionals as well as apprentices as it prepares for a period of substantial gro
24/02/2023
Robertson Construction Group has been awarded the contract for the remaining construction works of the replacement Riverbank School project in Tillydrone. Following a decision taken at a Aberdeen City Council meeting in August 2022 to re-tender the project, works on the new school are expected to c
24/02/2023
Construction work will resume in May on the 1938 Rothesay Pavilion on Bute, following additional funding from Argyll and Bute Council as part of its economic regeneration of the island. A multi-million-pound investment programme, by the council and funding partners, was mid-way through transforming
24/02/2023
Regeneration Capital Grant Funding of £275,000 has been awarded to a project to transform and revitalise the heart of Carnwath with a new community and business enterprise hub. The transformational project to be developed on a site in the town centre that has long been identified as an eyesore and
24/02/2023
Councils across Ayrshire have teamed up to develop a proposal to increase the infrastructure needed to cater for more electric vehicles across the region. The proposals would involve working with a commercial supplier to increase the number of EV charge points from an existing 126 publicly funded a
24/02/2023
East Renfrewshire Council has announced that work is to get underway on the second phase of active travel improvements to Ayr Road in Newton Mearns. The project will be transformational for people walking, wheeling, and cycling along the busy A77. A public consultation exercise in 2020 found that
24/02/2023
The President of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) Callum Mackintosh has been recognised for his outstanding track record of leadership at the prestigious Trade Association Forum Awards, held 23rd February. In March 2021, Callum became the youngest-ever President of the SPOA across its 7
24/02/2023
East Ayrshire Council has agreed a new 10 year Capital Investment Programme, that will see building works to the value £499.581m across the region. The Capital Investment Programme clearly sets out the Council's approach to managing and modernising our assets, which includes everything from schools
24/02/2023
Highlands and Islands Enterprise has awarded funding of almost £250,000 for a project to create waterfront facilities and a community hub at one of the most remote communities on a west coast island. Ulva Ferry is situated on the far western coast of the Isle of Mull, with a 40-minute drive on sing
24/02/2023
The Construction Industry Training Board's (CITB) has announced a new employer network pilot, offering expert advice and support from sector specific networks. As well as the local training networks, selected sectors will also be supported making it even easier to find and fund appropriate construc
24/02/2023
Scottish Water has announced the successful completion of essential works on the sewer network within a popular Angus country park. Scottish Water has renewed a key section of sewer at Forfar Loch Country Park following a number of bursts at the park in recent years. The works are aimed to resolve
23/02/2023
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has published the results of a study to identify the UK's "hurdles in the race to net zero". The findings from Project Local Energy Oxfordshire (LEO), an ambitious four-year innovation project led by SSEN Distribution are being publishe
23/02/2023
A Glasgow City Council development, Niddrie Road, has been nominated for an Architects Journal (AJ) Award. The AJ Architecture Awards is one of the most prestigious in the industry calendar and highlights some of the very best projects in the UK across 17 categories, from housing, health and wellbe
23/02/2023
Glasgow City Council has approved £15.68million in Community Growth Funding for the creation of a new community hub at James Lindsay Park in Baillieston. The sports hub will provide both community space and high quality sporting facilities to the people of Bailieston. Local residents will benefit f
23/02/2023
A new Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool for Scotland has been developed by the Scottish Futures Trust, in association with the public sector, following calls from the sector for greater visibility of anticipated public sector work. The Pipeline highlights planned public sector investment up to 20
23/02/2023
Moray Council is to produce a new Local Development Plan (LDP) 2027, opening a "call for ideas". The long term vision for Moray over the next 10 years and beyond will be set out in the new Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) and Local Development Plan (LDP). The plans will shape how land and buildings
23/02/2023
West Lothian Council has announced that it will invest an estimated £280 million over the next ten years in capital investment projects, to create new assets or upgrade and improve existing assets. Assets include school buildings, play parks, open spaces, roads, bridges, and IT infrastructure. This
23/02/2023
Scottish Water are set to begin the first phase of a £26 million project to improve the water supply to tens of thousands of customers in the south-east of Glasgow. Households and businesses in Newton Mearns, Eaglesham and East Kilbride are currently served by the Picketlaw Water Treatment Works.
23/02/2023
A new briefing on tackling damp and mould in the social housing sector has been jointly published by four of Scotland's leading housing organisations. ALACHO (Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers), the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland, the Scottish Federation of Housin
23/02/2023
The Highland Council has announced the successful completion of an ambitious footpath improvement project at the world famous Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye, in time for the peak tourist season. The Storr is an iconic and internationally recognised site, with annual visitors reaching approx. 223,00
23/02/2023
President of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA), Callum Mackintosh has hailed the success of their annual dinner, which raised £9,500 raised for Aitken White Memorial Trust. Members of the SPOA came together earlier this month at its annual dinner and raised £9,500 for the Aitken White Me
22/02/2023
A major new housing development has been approved for the site of a former logistics yard in Locharbriggs, adjacent to Catherinefield Farm. Led by Wheatley Homes South and CCG (Scotland), the masterplan comprises a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom semi-detached houses, two and three-bedroom ter
22/02/2023
The Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) has held a topping out ceremony for their flagship Innovation Hub in Dundee. The Innovation Hub is a key part of MSIP's regeneration of a former manufacturing facility into an Innovation Parc focused on tackling climate change, that will provide a focal
22/02/2023
Redpath Construction will work alongside Landsec again for the delivery of alterations to two units at 185-221 Buchanan Street, Glasgow. The works will involve the down takings, strip out, alterations and merger of two existing retail units (former GAP and Paperchase) to form one unit for fit out
22/02/2023
SSEN Distribution are conducting an ongoing series of community engagement events as they work on a £14.2m upgrade to the electricity network in the North West Highlands. As part of SSE plc, SSEN Distribution delivers power to millions across the North of Scotland and central Southern England. It
22/02/2023
SSE Renewables has confirm that hydroelectric and pumped storage units in Scotland have provisionally secured contracts for the delivery year, 2026/27, in the latest T-4 capacity auction in Great Britain. Overall, SSE Renewables has secured provisional contracts for nearly 906MW* of de-rated Hydro-
22/02/2023
North Ayrshire has said that the next stage of their innovative plans for Saltcoats are reaching completion. Local people and community groups have already had their say in a series of 'Place Framework' events which were set up to identify priorities and projects to address local needs and ambition
22/02/2023
A total of 17 projects across Midlothian are to benefit from over £2 million in funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The funding, which is provided by the UK Government, is aimed at supporting communities, local businesses, people and skills. It is one strand from a suite of funding that suc
22/02/2023
Fife Council has announced a £90,000 investment in a programme of road improvement works across Kirkcaldy. The Council will be carrying out carriageway resurfacing on Windmill Road, Kirkcaldy from Monday 27 February 2023 for up to two weeks. Cllr Altany Craik, Convener of Economy, Tourism, Strateg
22/02/2023
Scottish Borders has published a new local flood risk management plan for the region, covering the period up to 2028. Tweed, Solway and Forth Estuary local flood risk management plans (LFRMP) show how flooding will be managed in each area and include potential flood protection projects which could
22/02/2023
Scottish Forestry has announced the launch of new public consultation to help shape future forestry grant support. The consultation aims to seek views on how the current Forestry Grant Scheme can be invigorated and better integrated with other sources of funding, strengthening Net Zero, biodiversit
21/02/2023
Network Rail has announced a programme of vital upgrade works for Carstairs Junction. The West Coast main line between March 4 and March 19, and is the first phase of a three-month programme of work which will also see trains diverted and journey-times extended between March and June for all servic
21/02/2023
Stirling Council has announced that it will invest £18 million in housing across its communities during 2023-24. Around £8m has been earmarked for delivering 75 homes, 45 of which will be new, as part of the Housing Capital Investment Programme. This will be supported by £4.2m in grant funding from
21/02/2023
The Highland Council has announced that funding of £266,675 has been approved by the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Committee to support the economic regeneration and sustainable development of communities across Ward 5. Communities were invited to apply for Community Regeneration Funding,
21/02/2023
Scottish Water has announced a major restoration programme on an historic piece of Victorian engineering at its flagship Milngavie reservoir complex. The Dirty Dam and associated Dirty Ditch were installed in the mid-1850's as part of the ground-breaking Loch Katrine water project. They were desig
21/02/2023
BEAR Scotland has announced the recommencement of a programme of active travel and road safety improvement works on the A9 between Kessock Bridge and the B9161 Munlochy Junction. The projects, which began in November 2022, are being carried out on behalf of Transport Scotland. Works were halted at
21/02/2023
CCG Assistant Site Manager Robbie McMillan has been nominated as a 'first aid hero' by St Andrew's First Aid. St Andrew's First Aid is Scotland's dedicated first aid charity and a leading first aid training provider. Founded in 1882, donations are used to support volunteer work which specialises in
21/02/2023
Angus Council has announced a programme of resurfacing & drainage work on the A937 at Grampian Growers from Wednesday 22nd February, scheduled to last for eight working days. The work is being carried out on the main route from Montrose to Aberdeen and will result in some restrictions for vehicular
21/02/2023
North Lanarkshire Council is calling on rural communities to get involved in preserving and protecting their heritage. Communities in Caldercruix, Greengairs and Wattston, Harthill Eastfield and Greenrigg, Plains and Upperton are being asked to share their views, tell their story and highlight pote
21/02/2023
Perth & Kinross Council has been selected to be part of two of 31 feasibility studies to receive a share of £2 million to develop innovative ways to overcome barriers to Net Zero, as part of Innovate UK's £60 million Net Zero Living programme, which is also helping drive the UK government's Levellin
21/02/2023
Scottish Forestry are inviting farmers, crofters and woodland owners to an event to help them best manage their woodlands and make the most out of the timber. The free event is being organised by the Integrating Trees Network, which is a farmer-led initiative supported by Scottish Forestry and Scot
20/02/2023
SSEN Transmission has launched its Spittal– Loch Buidhe – Beauly 400kV Connection project, setting out the key national infrastructure required to enable the connection of new clean green renewable energy in the east of Scotland to the GB grid. They are inviting members of the public to join them a
20/02/2023
Savills forecasts that investment in commercial property in Scotland this year will surpass the £2.39 billion that traded last year in a reversal of 2022's strong start and weak finish. In its latest UK Commercial Market in Minutes the firm suggests low transaction volumes will remain for the firs
20/02/2023
Clackmannanshire Council has announced an investment of more than £15 million in housing over the next year. The housing capital programme was agreed by the Council alongside a rent rise of 3% for 2023/24, which will also apply to garages. Over the past five year average rents have risen from £71.
20/02/2023
South Lanarkshire Council has announced an investment of almost £1.2 million to support the restoration plans for Carluke's High Mill. The funding has been awarded by the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF), which is delivered by the Scottish Government in partnership with COSLA and local govern
20/02/2023
The Scottish Government has announced a new fund of £1.8 million to help environmental organisations, community groups, land owners and farmers to grow their nature projects. The Scottish Government and NatureScot, working in partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and with support fro
20/02/2023
East Ayrshire Council has announced a new investment fund to help expand its home energy efficiency improvement scheme. Elected members voted to set up a Local Authority Flex scheme under the new EC04 initiative for eligible properties throughout East Ayrshire. The Flex scheme is part of the UK G
20/02/2023
Local authorities and landowners across Scotland are being encouraged to work up their timber transport applications now so that they can be submitted to Scottish Forestry by midday on 20 March 2023. Winning proposals that minimise the impact of timber lorries on Scotland’s rural communities and ro
20/02/2023
The roofing sector has seen an increase in workloads and enquiries in the final quarter of 2022 but firms are still grappling daily with high energy, labour and material prices, skills shortages, and late payments, according to the latest State of the Roofing Industry survey from NFRC and Glenigan.
20/02/2023
Edison Group – Scottish-based UK and internationally operating construction and property business – has acquired The Edinburgh Driveway Company Ltd, a twelve-year-old Livingston-based business specialising in driveways, paving and landscaping, for an undisclosed sum. The Edinburgh Driveway Company,
20/02/2023
CCG (Scotland) has announced that works to transform a former nightclub into a new care home are set to get underway in March. Club Earth, located on Howden South Road in Almondside, Livingston, has been closed since 2017 and will now be demolished by Morrison Community Care (CCG) Holdco, an innova
17/02/2023
Urban Union have received planning approval to to develop over 90 new homes at the Pennywell Living development in North Edinburgh. The new homes will form the fourth and final phase of the development and work is scheduled to begin in April 2023. The construction of Phase 4 is set to support vario
17/02/2023
The Greenlaw Works in Newton Mearns, a £5 million workspace developed by the East Renfrewshire Council as part of the Glasgow City Region City Deal, has officially opened. Created in response to a local demand for high quality, flexible office accommodation, the centre is already delivering on its
17/02/2023
Over 50 trees have been planted in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh following donations from FLY Festival and the Edinburgh Million Tree City Project. Organisers of FLY Open Air donated £5,000 towards trees for the community and this has been match-funded by the Million Tree City Project. In 2
17/02/2023
Scottish Water has announced it is to carry out works as part of a £2.5 million alleviation project in Greenock. From Monday 27 February for approximately two weeks, a short section of the A8 between Douglas Rae Road and Pottery Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Trial holes nee
17/02/2023
The ORION Clean Energy Project has announced Lerwick Port Authority has become a strategic partner. The Port Authority will be joining the strategic partnership alongside Shetland Islands Council, Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE), Net Zero Technology Centre, and the University of Strathclyde, w
17/02/2023
Dundee City Counil has announced over 150 homes could benefit from window replacements if councillors approve tenders next week. The Neighbourhood Services Committee will meet on Monday 20 February. The renewals to windows are worth over £1,500,000 with works scheduled to begin to properties from
16/02/2023
Maxi Construction has been awarded a multi-million pound contract from The City of Edinburgh Council for the design and refurbishment of Deanbank House in Edinburgh. Procured via the Crown Commercial Service Construction Work & Associated Services framework, the project includes extensive external
16/02/2023
Seagreen has entered the final phases of work after the remaining eight three-legged foundation towers were successfully loaded onto barges at Global Energy Group's Port of Nigg in the Highlands of Scotland. Global Port Services, part of Global Energy Group, fulfilled the storage, marshalling and l
16/02/2023
Green power firm ScottishPower has launched a "paid to learn" scholarship with its parent company Iberdrola to attract new recruits into the energy sector. The programme will see the company pay a year's tuition, accommodation and travel expenses for graduates and final-year students whilst they s
16/02/2023
SSE Energy Solutions is to fund the most detailed research ever conducted into the performance of renewable technologies in the business sector. The PhD research, which is being jointly funded by the University of Glasgow and the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP), will analyse data from projects
16/02/2023
Scotland's transition to a circular economy will require "sweeping changes" in the built environment and construction sector, according to Zero Waste Scotland (ZWS). ZWS has announced the publication of their 'Circularity Gap Report', which shows that the built environment, which currently contribu
16/02/2023
West Lothian Council has announced the investment of £10 million to fix structural issues at three West Lothian schools. Council Executive gave their support to proposals in order to address construction issues at Knightsridge Primary in Livingston, Windyknowe Primary in Bathgate and Our Lady's Pri
16/02/2023
The City of Inverness and Area Committee have agreed a list of prioritised programmes of works for structural overlay/inlay works and surface dressing schemes which will be funded out of the Capital Budget allocation for 2023/24. Leader of Inverness and Area Cllr Ian Brown said: "Officers have work
16/02/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking views on making it easier to access Portobello town centre by walking, wheeling cycling and public transport. Views are also sought on improving the quality of the streets and public spaces. The survey arrives as part of the next phase of Edinburgh's 20-Mi
16/02/2023
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced the launch of a new e-learning programme, to help spread support within the construction industry. Lighthouses' Wellbeing Academy already offers online tutor led masterclasses, seminars and onsite training, and this latest addition is aimed
16/02/2023
Savills has announced the appointment of Alistar Wright as a director at their Edinburgh office, as it continues to expand its UK investment division. Alistair joins from CBRE where he has spent 15 years operating in the UK commercial investment market, advising both purchasers and vendors on trans
15/02/2023
Transport Scotland has announced that Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £16.85 million contract to replace an 80-metre section of the Kincardine Bridge. The project, with main works on site expected to get underway from early summer, will involve demolishing the Kincardine Bridge's southern piled v
15/02/2023
SGN, the gas distribution company, has announced the appointment of Altrad Babcock as the main works contractor for its world-first green hydrogen project H100 Fife. Altrad Babcock will build the hydrogen production and storage site for the project, supplying green hydrogen to homes in Levenmouth
15/02/2023
Network Rail Scotland (NRS) has announced the launch of an industry-leading pilot project to enhance natural habitats near the iconic Glenfinnan viaduct. NRS is committing £329,000 for Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) to use in what is the most ambitious biodiversity enhancement project ever to tak
15/02/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has announced the next phase of improvement works at the Huntly Meadows woodland path network is to get underway, with completion expected by the end of March. An important core path route within the town, the woodland path is used by both residents and visitors alike to acces
15/02/2023
Algeco has announced the appointment of Keith Dorling as its new UK Managing Director. The announcement comes as increased demand and recent acquisitions open up new opportunities for the UK business and its customers. Keith takes overall responsibility for Algeco in the UK, a role that encompasse
15/02/2023
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the shortlist for their 2023 RIAS Awards. This year's list features 13 projects from across Scotland, celebrating craftsmanship, innovation and site-specific design in architecture across a range of scales: • Cabins in the City
15/02/2023
Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking input on the development of a new management plan for Swinnie Forest. Swinnie, which lies 5 miles to the south west of Jedburgh, is 170ha of productive forest and the Land Management Plan (LMP) sets out how FLS intends to manage the forest over the next ten yea
15/02/2023
The Scottish Land Commission has launched a new paper that is hopes will stimulate discussion on the ways communities can benefit from land use change and investment for Scotland's net zero ambition. The 'Community Benefits From Investment In Natural Capital' discussion paper not only considers thi
15/02/2023
SP Energy Networks has announced a multi-million investment to upgrade electricity network, that will see new charging points installed across North West motorway services Residents and visitors to the North West will soon be set for easier, cleaner journeys, with our multi-million investment into
15/02/2023
ScottishPower Renewables' Director of Policy and Regulation, Kate Turner, has been re-elected to the Board of Scottish Renewables, the industry body for renewable energy in Scotland. Working alongside her fellow board members, Kate will help guide the organisation as it works to grow Scotland's ren
14/02/2023
ScottishPower has welcomed the first cohort of 1,000 new recruits this week, with CEO Keith Anderson stating that the "energy jobs boom is here to stay". Mr Anderson has said that unlike the boom-and-bust hiring sprees seen in other industries, the drive to decarbonise means the UK energy industry
14/02/2023
Proposals for a world-leading wellbeing destination have been backed by a trio of local organisations in advance of determination by the Planning Committee of East Ayrshire Council, to be held on Friday 17th February. In a joint letter to councillors, Auchinleck Community Council, a statutory consu
14/02/2023
The Scottish Property Awards (SPA) is to honour one of the most influential figures involved in financing the Scottish real estate industry, Stuart Heslop, is to receive a leadership award for his outstanding contribution to business next week. Stuart Heslop, formerly Managing Director of Real Esta
14/02/2023
Galliford Try has announced the appointment of modular building solutions brand, Algeco, as a strategic partner for the supply of temporary modular buildings for hire. Galliford Try project sectors include education, defence, health, highways, water, environment, custodial and judicial, rail, comme
14/02/2023
Affordable housing specialists Cullross Ltd has announced that it will host a second community consultation for a residential development on the site of the former Oxygen nightclub at 60 Brown Street, Dundee. A proposal of application notice was submitted to Dundee City Council in December, signify
14/02/2023
Ryden, the commercial real estate consultant, has announced the appointment of Ron Liddell as Associate in its Project Management team in Aberdeen. With a proven track record of success across several sectors in the construction industry, Ron brings 35 years of extensive experience to Ryden, workin
14/02/2023
Inverclyde Council has announced that improvement works totalling £65,000 for Birkmyre Park in Kilmacolm will get underway soon, following a public consultation. It comes after the local authority recently carried out an outdoor spaces consultation seeking people's views on potential improvements
14/02/2023
Two community projects in Badenoch and Strathspey have been awarded new funding following a special meeting of the Area Committee on 13 February 2023. A decision on funding for the projects had been deferred from last week's full Area Committee meeting to ensure all members were present during the
14/02/2023
West Lothian Council is seeking to appoint new members to its Local Access Forum. The council is looking to appoint new members to a revamped West Lothian Local Access Forum (LAF), which has a statutory role of providing balanced, local advice on the management of outdoor access. The new forum wou
14/02/2023
Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has announced the creation of two new roles in the key areas of climate change and frontline services. Eileen McMahon has been appointed to the newly formed role of climate change coordinator following three years as business improvement officer. Drawing on more
13/02/2023
Planning Minister, Tom Arthur, has announced a series of long term planning reforms, that will see projects returning former industrial or derelict sites to community use more likely to be approved. Minister Arthur visited the £4.2 million Lochshore development at the former Glengarnock Steelworks
13/02/2023
The Scottish Government has announced an investment of £105 million to boost the number of affordable homes in Scotland. The Charitable Bond programme provides loans to social landlords, with the interest then reinvested as grants into the social rented sector, further increasing housing supply. T
13/02/2023
Communities across Scotland will be able to prepare and take action sooner to protect themselves from flooding as a new three-day Scottish Flood Forecast launches. Developed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the Met Office, the Scottish Flood Forecast provides the earliest in
13/02/2023
CCG (Scotland) has announced that "ground has been officially broken" at their new housing development on Kilmarnock Road, Mauchline, on behalf of East Ayrshire Council. The site includes an assisted living development and three wheelchair-accessible bungalows, which are being built for the East Ay
13/02/2023
As part of the Leven River Parks project, Green Action Trust has secured Development Phase funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and is now seeking to commission a number of appropriately qualified consultants to undertake seven key pieces of work during 2023. A key project within the wid
13/02/2023
North Ayrshire Council has announced that work is now under way on the latest development of new Council homes at Afton Court, Stevenston. The £1.3m development, which has received over £600,000 of Scottish Government funding, officially started on site in January and is expected to be completed in
13/02/2023
Cruden Homes has unveiled updated proposals for the delivery of 76 homes for social rent for Eildon Housing Association, on the site of the former Howdenburn Primary School on Howdenburn Drive in Jedburgh. The school, which was built in 1970, was closed in 2020 and subsequently demolished, with pup
13/02/2023
Buzzworks Holdings, one of Scotland's leading hospitality groups, has received the keys to its new coastal site at the recently constructed Greenock Cruise Ship Visitor Centre. Following the success of popular venues Scotts Largs, Scotts Troon and Scotts Port Edgar, fitting works are now due to sta
13/02/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has been awarded £20 million from the UK government's Levelling Up Fund, following their successful 'Cultural Tides: North Sea Connections in Aberdeenshire' bid. The region's bid focuses on the renovation and extension of Macduff Marine Aquarium and the development of a cultur
13/02/2023
Leading Scottish construction company McTaggart Construction has announced the appointment of Janice Russell as their new Managing Director. The move is part of a management restructure of the long-established family business which sees current MD Gary Climson take up a new post as non-executive ch
10/02/2023
A new initiative to drive for quality, sustainability, and collaboration across construction industry has been announced. Launched under the remit of the Scottish Construction Accord, the Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) is dedicated to transforming a sector that makes a signif
10/02/2023
West Dunbartonshire Council has been awarded £1.25million of Scottish Government funding to help transform a vacant site into a proposed development of eco-friendly homes. The site in Pappert, Bonhill, was one of 15 chosen to benefit as part of stage two of the Vacant and Derelict Land Investment P
10/02/2023
Shetland Islands Council has been awarded a grant of £52,648 from the Net Zero Living Programme towards an energy and transport feasibility study in Shetland. The Net Zero Living Programme is funded by Innovate UK, the UK's national innovation agency, and this Phase One funding aims to support 31 i
10/02/2023
Winchburgh Developments have announced the official opening of the first northbound phase of the new M9 motorway junction, 'Junction 1B', with southbound routes into Winchburgh to follow in the next couple of months. In a phased opening, motorised vehicles will now be able to access the northbound
10/02/2023
West Lothian Council's Development Management Committee has granted planning permission for a new development in Eliburn. 132 new homes and associated infrastructure and landscaping are to be developed at a site north of Houston Road and East of School House Road in Eliburn, Livingston. The 6.83ha
10/02/2023
The former Arnotts building on Union Street in Inverness has been transformed into high-quality flats across four storeys, which will help to address the demand for rental properties in the city. The landmark development comprises a mix of 53 one and two bedroom flats, with 31 available for social
10/02/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has outlined a new Biodiversity Action Plan, setting out the actions that will be taken to protect and develop local habitats and species and help address climate change. Following a public consultation, the Environment and Climate Change Committee has approved the action
10/02/2023
Knockderry Castle, an 'A' listed Baronial castle designed by Alexander 'Greek' Thomson, with additions by William Leiper, in Cove, is set to be fully restored. The Hospitality & Leisure division of Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, together with joint agents Strutt & Parker, have announced the completi
10/02/2023
The Scottish Government has announced new measures to introduce more flexibility into planning applications to assist in the ongoing recovery of hospitality businesses. Strong support was expressed in a public consultation for the extension of permitted development rights to enable more cafés, bars
10/02/2023
Scottish Forestry and a number of partners in south Scotland are inviting more applications to the South of Scotland Tree Planting Grant. The grant is open to any organisations or individuals who are keen to plant more native trees that will enhance the landscape and biodiversity of the area, whils
09/02/2023
Six new projects across Glasgow are to be delivered after the City Council secured funding through the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The projects, which will receive £1.78million of UKSPF support, are as follows: • Communities Mobilisation Programme (£100,000) • Tech Community S
09/02/2023
Fife Council and Rural Skills Scotland (RSS) have successfully secured almost £500,000 from the Scottish Government's Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme (VDLIP) to help develop the Ravenscraig Skills Hub. This is in addition to the £90,000 Fife Council has already agreed to give to the p
09/02/2023
Cruden Building Scotland has begun construction of 30 new energy efficient council flats and houses in Pencaitland, the first new council homes to be built in the village since 1985. The scheme is by East Lothian Council's capital investment programme and the Scottish Government's Affordable Housin
09/02/2023
Deklyn Feather and Andrew Manson have been recognised as Apprentices of the Year 2022/2023 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA). The announcement was made at the trade association's annual dinner held earlier this month. Deklyn Feather, who works for EMN Plant Ltd in Shetland, was award
09/02/2023
The Wee House Group has announced two new Executive Management appointments, with Richard Reid, taking on the role of (Acting) Chief Executive Officer and Emma Robertson who will step up to a new role as Chief Finance Officer. Jennifer Higgins, current CEO of the group will take a step back at the
09/02/2023
A historic footbridge removed from the railway in Glasgow's southside last month has found a permanent new home within Caledonian Railway's unique Brechin station. Network Rail has announced that the 146-year old icon formerly connected Darnley Road and Moray Place at Strathbungo and will now take
09/02/2023
The Scottish Land Commission (SLC) has announced a partnership with land leaders to complete a development programme to improve good practice and stimulate fresh thinking to ensure Scotland's land is managed responsibly. The SLC is working in partnership with Scottish Land and Estates(SLE) and Cair
09/02/2023
The Scottish Government has laid out the way forward for dualling the A9 between Perth and Inverness and reiterated its "unwavering commitment to deliver the benefits of the completed programme" despite the significant challenges it has recently faced. Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth updated Holyr
09/02/2023
Councils would no longer pay a tax on additional properties when buying affordable housing stock, under proposals in a new consultation. Changes to the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS), paid as part of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, would also extend the length of time a buyer moving betwe
09/02/2023
Scottish Water has announced the successful completion of works to repair a major burst on a 160-year-old Victorian water main affecting water supply to half of the city. The 36-inch pipe under Auchenhowie Road in Milngavie ruptured, interrupting supplies to around 250,000 customers across Glasgow
08/02/2023
ScottishPower has announced a major recruitment drive as it aims to attract 1,000 new recruits this year, including scores of apprentices looking to kick start their energy career. The recruitment drive has been launched to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2023, the 16th annual cele
08/02/2023
Scotland's newest LCL Awards-approved training centre, The Energy Training Academy, has officially opened its doors for business in Edinburgh. Work on transforming a 12,000 sq. ft warehouse into a state-of-the-art facility built over two floors has been ongoing for the past six months. As well as
08/02/2023
West Lothian Council has announced that it will invest almost £158 million in the creation and acquisition of new council homes over the next five years. The investment will also support the ongoing maintenance of quality standards across existing housing stock. The Housing Capital Investment Prog
08/02/2023
Deanestor has delivered a £1.8m contract for Morrison Construction for a new £60m multi-school campus in West Lothian – completing the 12th project the two firms have worked on together. The new Winchburgh Campus near Edinburgh was built by Morrison on behalf of West Lothian Council and their deliv
08/02/2023
South Lanarkshire Council has announced a new conference to explore the challenges and opportunities for rural Lanarkshire communities. The Rural Conference: Strengthening Local Communities will take place on Wednesday 1 March at the New Lanark Visitor Centre. The aim of the conference is to consi
08/02/2023
Renfrewshire Council has welcomed the launch of works bring a landmark historic building on Paisley High Street back into use - thanks to a programme designed to preserve the town centre's unique historic architecture. The Liberal Club, sitting in a prominent spot at 32 High Street, has been a feat
08/02/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has welcomed a major milestone in the redevelopment of Motherwell railway station, with the successful completion of the installation of an eye-catching new glazed dome roof. More than 140 glass panels were fitted to form the new roof, creating a brighter and more modern s
08/02/2023
The Kirkcaldy Area Committee has announced a proposal for Thistle Street and Esplanade to create a new development opportunity at Kirkcaldy's waterfront. Proposing the demolition of the Thistle Street and Esplanade multi-storey car parks, the development site would be adjacent to the former swimmin
08/02/2023
Cruden Building Scotland has begun construction of 30 new energy efficienct council flats and houses in Pencaitland, the first new council homes to be built in the village since 1985. The scheme is by East Lothian Council's capital investment programme and the Scottish Government's Affordable Housi
08/02/2023
More than 26 million active travel journeys were taken to Scotland railway stations last year, according to a new Sustrans report. The study, commissioned by Scotland's Railways, has found that almost half of journeys taken to railway stations were on foot, wheelchair, mobility device, or by bike.
07/02/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council's redevelopment of the iconic Granton Gasholder has been awarded funding of £1.3m from the Scottish government's Vacant and Derelict Land Fund. As the restoration of the Gasholder frame continues, work will begin in Autumn 2023 on public realm improvements to the surro
07/02/2023
Fife house builder, Lomond Group, has secured planning consent to build 20 new homes, as well as commercial premises, on the former police station site on Napier Road, Glenrothes, marking a significant element of Fife Council's ongoing regeneration plans for Glenrothes town centre. The proposals fo
07/02/2023
Convoys of wind turbine components for the Viking Wind Farm in Shetland have begun their journey today (07 February) from Lerwick Port to the Viking site in central Mainland Shetland. Vestas, which is supplying the 103 wind turbines which make up the wind farm, is responsible for safely managing th
07/02/2023
The Highland Council has announced an investment of more than £2.8 million into Caithness housing stock improvement works over the next year. At a meeting of the Caithness Committee on Monday 6 February, Councillors agreed a Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme that will see £2,684,000 spent o
07/02/2023
Construction businesses in Scotland are still suffering the scourge of late payments, outstanding retentions and unexpected charges, a new survey by the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has revealed. Some 68% of respondents to the body's in-depth poll said their payment terms were alte
07/02/2023
Leading affordable housing specialists Cullross Ltd has announced a second community consultation for a proposed residential development on land east of Glennie Road, Newcraighall, Musselburgh. A proposal of application notice was submitted to Edinburgh City Council in December, signifying the form
07/02/2023
Investing in the circular economy – a topic high on the agenda of governments around the world – is paying dividends for two forward-thinking Scottish companies. Though separated by 308 miles of road and more than six hours of travelling time, north-east Scotland-based sustainable biomass supplier
07/02/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has announced a programme of electrical safety testing throughout its council housing stock. These checks will allow the council to examine the condition of the wiring against safety standards, as the wiring can deteriorate or become damaged over time, with the result of e
07/02/2023
Scottish Forestry has announced the creation of a new Rainforest Action Co-ordinator, who will work with a range of partners in helping protect and restore Scotland's rainforest, located down the west coast of Scotland. These native woodlands are internationally important with some of the world's r
07/02/2023
Scottish Water has announced the establishment of a new team of Reservoir Rangers, that will oversee the day-to-day protection and health of four major reservoirs. In a first for the utility, the rangers will patrol the paths and shorelines of four major reservoirs which provide water to hundreds o
06/02/2023
SSEN Transmission has welcomed a major milestone in the ongoing construction of their new Alyth Substation, with the delivery of a new transformer unit. The new Static Compensating Transformer (SCT) unit, weighing around 120 tonnes, is a key component in the ongoing development of the substation, w
06/02/2023
The Edison Group has announced the establishment of a new headquarters in a newly refurbished premises at 65 High Street, Irvine, North Ayrshire. The Scottish-based UK and internationally operating construction and property business has taken over 2000 square feet of the 19th Century two-storey, Gr
06/02/2023
Troon Station is to be redeveloped after the old station and platform was destroyed by a fire in July 2021. The final design of the redevelopment has been unveiled by Network Rail, who worked in partnership with stakeholders and communities to develop the design which will shortly be submitted to t
06/02/2023
The Scottish government has announced an investment of £2.4 million to transform a derelict site once central to the Clyde's shipbuilding industry. The Govan Graving Docks were used for final painting and repair of vessels but have lain empty for 40 years. The Scottish Government award to upgrade a
06/02/2023
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced the return of the largest and longest-running construction skills competition, SkillBuild 2023. The SkillBuild competition is delivered by CITB and offers an opportunity for talented apprentices and learners of all ages to compete region
06/02/2023
Equinor and SSE Renewables has announced the launch of early scoping work to explore options for developing a fourth phase, Dogger Bank D, of the world's largest offshore wind farm. Equinor and SSE Renewables each own 50% of the proposed Dogger Bank D development. The Dogger Bank D proposal would
06/02/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced the return of two-way traffic to Leith Walk, as preparations for tram testing begins. North- and southbound traffic along the length of Leith Walk will be reintroduced during the week commencing 13 February, followed by the electrification of the full lin
06/02/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has announced an expansion of its electric vehicle charging infrastructure into new areas, aimed at improving rapid charging capacity in the region. A prioritised programme of installations for 2023 and beyond is being developed with a focus on filling existing gaps in the net
06/02/2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has announced that work will begin later this month to develop 56 environmentally sensitive Forest Holidays cabins at Glentress. This work, which is taking place in and around the current Buzzard's Nest car park, skills park and freeride area, is the latest phase of
06/02/2023
Clackmannanshire Council has welcomed the "considerable progress" being made on the development of a new wellbeing hub at The Pavilions in Alloa West. The council's Strategic Director of People, Lorraine Sanda, will present a report to the council as the project moves into the detailed design phase
03/02/2023
The current energy crisis means we should focus on building a homegrown energy system that is cheaper, cleaner and more secure and that better protects families and businesses in the future, SSE Chief Commercial Officer, Martin Pibworth, has said. Addressing the changes needed to impact the creatio
03/02/2023
'Evolution not revolution' will deliver an energy market fit for a low-carbon future, ScottishPower Renewables' Policy and Regulation Director, Kate Turner, has said. Addressing the UK government's ongoing 'Review of Electricity Market Arrangements', which aims to ensure that the design of the elec
03/02/2023
Fife-based specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has agreed a landmark partnership with Giacomini, the global specialist producer of underfloor, ceiling heating, cooling systems and hydronic components for the HVAC industry. The Rosyth firm is the first Scottish compan
03/02/2023
The RIAS Consultancy has unveiled the winning conceptual design for The Crichton Project – by a team led by O'DonnellBrown Architects with White Arkitekter and Ekkist. Built of the earth from which it rises and immersing people in the landscape around them, a proposed new cultural centre with a foc
03/02/2023
Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth has officially opened the new Inverness Airport rail station – part of a wider £42 million Scottish Government investment in Scotland's Railway. Recently completed work have seen the addition of a new 950 metre passing loop which will allow trains on the single line
03/02/2023
Construction has gotten underway on the first new homes in a new net zero carbon housing development in Edinburgh. Located on Waterfront Avenue in Granton, 'Plot D1' will comprise 75 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments alongside several commercial units. The apartments will be rented as social
03/02/2023
North Ayrshire Council has announced an ambitious new housing development on the site of former flats in Beith and Kilbirnie. The demolition of the flatted blocks at 26-40 and 37-51 Laburnum Avenue in Beith, and 9-23 and 22-34 Newhouse Drive in Kilbirnie was identified as part of North Ayrshire Cou
03/02/2023
Glasgow City Council has approved the disposal of the site of the former Gowanbank Primary School in Pollok to Rosehill Housing Co-operative. The co-operative will build 44 homes - a mixture of flats and houses - for social rent on the 2.14 hectares site which is close to Silverburn shopping centre
03/02/2023
East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking input to help further guide efforts to revamp public realm areas in Bishopbriggs. A concept plan has been developed for the town centre following engagement/consultation in 2022 and 2021. An interactive, online exhibition will be available to residents, busin
03/02/2023
An independent review of decarbonising the treatment of residual waste has highlighted the importance of stopping plastics from being incinerated. The report follows last year's independent review of the role of incineration in Scotland, which recommended placing a cap on future capacity and led to
02/02/2023
Green Homes Systems has announced a £3.5 million full-scale energy performance upgrade for more than 100 Scottish homes. This comes at a time when many families are struggling to afford to heat their homes as the cost of energy soars to record highs. Following the successful delivery of a £1M ECO4
02/02/2023
Pat Munro has been awarded a £2m contract to construct infrastructure works for Plot 14 on Inverness Campus. Known as 'The Village', the development by Highlands and Islands Enterprise will consist of roads and utilities for smaller plots capable of being developed by the private sector. There has
02/02/2023
Seagreen Wind Energy Community Benefit Fund has awarded £120,000 to support the small Angus village of Wellbank. The award will be used to build a new playpark for local children at the busy Wellbank Hall, which is the focal point for the local community. As part of the delivery of the Scotland's
02/02/2023
Building greener kitchens, accessing renewable funding and preventing heat loss through windows and doors are among the main events being planned for this year's Green Home Festival, organisers have revealed. Air source heat pumps, effective insulation and electric vehicles (EVs) will also be high
02/02/2023
The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership has announced the finalists for the Finders International Scottish Empty Home Awards. The awards celebrate the impactful and transformative empty homes work undertaken across Scotland, recent statistics revealed almost 43,000 homes are lying empty and bringing e
02/02/2023
Fife Council has announced the development of a new destination play park for Lochore Meadows Country Park, with work proposed to get underway later this year. The playpark design proposals were favourably received but there was also significant concern about its suggestion to relocate it to the we
02/02/2023
East Lothian Council has announced public information gathering events on the development of the new Flood Protection Scheme. The scheme aims to reduce the flood risk to properties and wider infrastructure of Musselburgh continues with the commencement of the public consultations on the Outline Des
02/02/2023
A new solar power pack has been installed at a community growing hub, which helps people who have been homeless, becoming the latest local project to benefit from the Council's community benefits scheme. Following a great deal of community-based support from buildings solutions service John G Macki
02/02/2023
Sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS), whose members deliver the majority of all homes built in Scotland, has announced the promotion of two members of its planning team. Liz Hamilton has been announced to become Director of Planning and Richard Lewington has been named Principal Planning Adviser.
02/02/2023
SGN (Scottish Gas Network) CEO Mark Wild wild delivery the keynote speech at this year's at DeCarbScotland Conference, taking place today, 02 February, in the BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. In his keynote address, Mark will use the opportunity to highlight the role our network in Scotland can
01/02/2023
Maxi Construction has been awarded a £1.9m contract from Northern Lighthouse Board for the refurbishment of their HQ office in George Street, Edinburgh. Procured via the Crown Commercial Service Construction Work & Associated Services framework, the project includes general layout alterations, stru
01/02/2023
Twenty research projects across the UK to accelerate industrial decarbonisation are to benefit from funding investment of £6 million. The Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre's (IDRIC) whole systems approach is supporting industrial decarbonisation in Scotland, Northwest Englan
01/02/2023
SSEN Transmissions has announced that the next phase of construction work in the Shetland HVDC link project is set to begin on Monday 06 February and will involve installing new ducts where the future HVDC subsea cable will make landfall at Weisdale Voe on Shetland. Starting on Monday 6 February, S
01/02/2023
CCG (Scotland) has helped support communities in Glasgow to the tune of £91,000 as a result of three developments undertaken with Wheatley, Scotland's leading housing, care and property management group, during the 2021-2022 financial year. The contribution was made to Wheatley Foundation, the char
01/02/2023
Regeneration specialist Summix Capital has unveiled its updated proposals to deliver an exciting mixed-use development on a brownfield site at Central Quay, Glasgow. The development site comprises a vacant 4.43-acre site adjacent to the existing high-quality office building of 80,000 sq ft at 2 Cen
01/02/2023
Construction framework provider, LHC, has announced that a new £135 million building maintenance and compliance framework is now open for applicants. Consultancies and contractors have until 16 March to apply to be part of the ASC1 (Asset Safety and Compliance) Framework, delivered by public sector
01/02/2023
Morrison Construction and Highland Council have unveiled the state-of-the-art Waste Transfer Station on the former Longman Landfill Site in Inverness. The 2,400 sqm steel portal-framed waste facility will accommodate both general and recycling waste from across the Highland area. Materials will be
01/02/2023
SSE Renewables has joined with bp, EnBW, Fred Olsen Seawind, Ørsted, Parkwind, RWE, Scottish Power Renewables, Shell, Total Energies and Vattenfall in partnership with Carbon Trust to make future offshore wind more sustainable. Each developer designs, builds and operates wind farms globally, includ
01/02/2023
A major marine restoration project – part-funded by the ScottishPower Foundation – to bring back seagrass habitats and native oyster populations to the Firth of Forth has marked it first full successful year. The 'Restoration Forth' project is supported by up to £600,000 over three years from the F
01/02/2023
Scottish Water's Chief Operating Officer, Peter Farrer, has called for a shift towards a skills system, which is collaborative, ambitious and responsive. Calling for "system change", Mr Farrer said: "Recently, some Scottish business leaders became quite vocal on the subject of higher and further ed
