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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for March 2023
31/03/2023
Eleven ambitious projects across Glasgow are to share in a £100 million Levelling Up fund, following an announcement from the UK Government's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. A local partnership of business, public sector and academic institutions led on selecting the project prop
31/03/2023
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has launched a new definitive guide to help undergraduates, graduates and apprentices planning a career in civil engineering. Student and graduate engineers will be able to gain deeper insight into the breadth of careers available to them thanks to a new di
31/03/2023
ScottishPower secured a "green hydrogen hat trick" in the UK Government's Powering Up Britain green day announcements. Its 100MW Port of Felixstowe project, in partnership with Hutchison Ports, moved a step closer by securing nearly £2m in government funding for a feasibility study for a green hydr
31/03/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has launched a public consultation on the design proposals for the new Peterhead Community Campus. The design has been developed over the past 10 months and the authority is set to appoint a building contractor to work with the design team during the final design phase. The f
31/03/2023
Scottish Water has announced that delayed works on the A8 in Greenock as part of a £2.5million flood alleviation project have now been rescheduled. From Monday 1 May 2023 for approximately two weeks a short section of the carriageway between Douglas Rae Road and Pottery Street will be reduced to on
31/03/2023
Following the completion of the final phase of the construction work at Prestwick North Education Campus, the new facility has been handed over to South Ayrshire Council. Glenburn Primary, St Ninian's Primary and the new Prestwick North Early Years Centre moved into the new buildings in August las
30/03/2023
SSE Renewables has welcomed the arrival of a new state of the art Service Operation Vessel (SOV) at Montrose Port, home to Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm's Operations and Maintenance base. Edda Brint is 82 metres in length, and has been designed and built to order for offshore wind operations at Seagr
30/03/2023
Dualling the A77/A75 trunk roads linking Scotland and England with Northern Ireland would bring £5bn of "positive benefits" to the UK economy, according to a new report. According to the report, benefits range from reduced journey times and vehicle operating costs (£700 million) to combined CO2e (c
30/03/2023
Campaigning trade body SELECT has re-affirmed its commitment to quality in Scotland's construction sector by supporting the Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) Charter which seeks to promote good practice to deliver improved performance. CQIC is a Scottish-based campaign for impro
30/03/2023
SSE 'stand ready' to invest in energy sustainability and climate action, Chief Executive Alistair Phillips-Davies has said in response to the UK government's 'Powering up Britain' plan. Mr Phillips-Davies said: "While the Humber – the UK's most carbon intensive region – was not chosen to be among t
30/03/2023
GMG Energy has announced the successful completion of an investment to give local construction companies and farm businesses access to vital resources without the necessity of clocking up huge supply chain mileages. The sustainable biomass supplier and timber products specialist, GMG Energy has ins
30/03/2023
Engineering service provider, Edwin James Group, has announced the appointment of Alison Bettany to the new role of Procurement Director. An experienced supply chain and sustainability professional, Alison will be responsible for leading the company's procurement function and shaping the group supp
30/03/2023
The UK Government has announced a robust package of measures to turbocharge the UK's progress towards decarbonising transport. The measures will support the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) as well as the production of sustainable aviation fuel in the UK – continuing the country's transition toward
30/03/2023
The NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced the appointment of Richard Miller as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), responsible for all day-to-day operations of the trade association effective April 2023. Richard will continue to have direct management of quality and com
30/03/2023
Scottish Borders Council has announced an investment of more than £40,000 to support the development of a project in Duns Park, which aims to use nature-based solutions to address flooding and create new wildlife habitats. The project is one of a number across the country supported by the environm
30/03/2023
Falkirk Council has partnered with LTA to invest in and refurbish public park tennis courts in Falkirk and Grangemouth. Two venues – Dollar Park in Falkirk and Zetland Park in Grangemouth – will be improved, with an investment of £32,569.36 helping ensure that quality facilities are available for t
29/03/2023
ScottishPower has formalised a £1.3billion contract with Siemens Gamesa for 95 wind turbines for the East Anglia Three offshore windfarm. The 95 flagship 14.7MW turbines will have a combined capacity of 1,400MW, generating enough green energy to meet the annual demand of 1.3million homes. Iberdrol
29/03/2023
A total of £6 million has been invested in Caithness, Sutherland and Moray communities from the Beatrice Community Fund (BCF), which was launched during the construction of the 84 turbine Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm Ltd (BOWL) off the Caithness coast. A new social impact report titled 'Sharing the
29/03/2023
SSEN Transmission has extended the consultation on proposals to develop a new 400 kV overhead electricity transmission line between Spittal, Loch Buidhe and Beauly, which includes new substations at each of these locations. In response to calls for an extension to the consultation period, SSEN Tran
29/03/2023
Network Rail has announced the successful completion of its £4.7m improvement project to refurbish Clyde Viaduct between Rutherglen and Dalmarnock. Network Rail has completed its £4.7m project to refurbish Clyde Viaduct between Rutherglen and Dalmarnock. During the year-long programme, engineers u
29/03/2023
Travelodge has launched a search to identify 300 sites across the UK for the development of new hotels. The hotel chain is targeting some 220 Local Authorities to help unlock regeneration opportunities to help grow cities and towns. This expansion programme could represent an investment of around
29/03/2023
Cruden Homes has begun work on its latest 'age exclusive' residential development in Edinburgh. Located just a few miles from the city centre, 48 luxury new homes catering for homeowners aged 55 years and over are being constructed in the highly sought-after residential area of Barnton. The Barnt
29/03/2023
East Lothian Council's Planning Committee has approved a retrospective planning application for car parking at the Hopes Estate. The application was called off the Scheme of Delegation list by Councillor McMillan, who said it had raised many issues and comments around ownership, access, land use, r
29/03/2023
Argyll and Bute Council is seeking interest from groups interested in taking control of local assets at risk of closure. The council has announced that the UK Government's Community Ownership Fund is available to groups looking to save important assets in their local area. As part of the Levelling
29/03/2023
Barratt Developments North Scotland has unveiled Mill Drive, a newly developed road at its Riverside Quarter development in Bucksburn as part of a multi-million-pound commitment to improving local roads, services and amenities. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place at Riverside Quarter hosted by Dav
29/03/2023
Angus Council has announced that applications have opened for a new one-off grant for eligible town centres across Angus to support town centre economies by driving growth and collaboration, whilst supporting future sustainability and resilience. Funded by the Scottish Government Local Authority Co
28/03/2023
Scottish Water is one of the largest Scottish businesses to launch a new climate action initiative to accelerate the transition to a net zero future. Jointly funded by the Scottish Government and members of the Scottish Business Climate Collaboration (SBCC) the new Climate Action hub will support s
28/03/2023
The re-use, refurbishment and re-engineering of broken wind turbine parts could generate "tens of billions of pounds" for the UK economy, according to a new coalition set-up to drive the creation of a circular supply chain for renewables in the UK. Building the capabilities to refurbish wind turbi
28/03/2023
More than 500 new affordable homes were delivered across the Highlands in the 2022/23 the Affordable Housing Supply Programme. As well as creating new homes, the construction activity injected over £80M of work to the Highland economy, supported by £48M of Scottish Government grant. The Council's
28/03/2023
Scottish Borders Council have welcomed a new report detailing the development of up to 400 new homes and a new 60-bed care village, key features of the proposed Tweedbank expansion project. The report sets out the overall vision for the project which aims to achieve a sustainable, modern developmen
28/03/2023
SP Energy Networks has led the development of an innovative new tool to quickly identify the best places to install public chargepoints for electric vehicles (Evs). The project also investigated how increased charging demand can be effectively accommodated by the local electricity network. The Cha
28/03/2023
Forestry and Land Scotland has published its business plan for 2023/24 – setting out the year's ambitious business targets, milestones and performance indicators. The plan makes firm commitments on key business areas such as timber production, woodland creation, and peatland restoration. It also u
28/03/2023
Norbloc Construction has been awarded the contract for the full refurbishment of the public convenience at Whitechapel Road in Wick. The £395K works involve bringing the former public convenience back into use by undertaking ground stabilisation works. The groundworks will be followed by a complete
28/03/2023
More than 150 people from across the construction industry have volunteered to help a national drive to stop suicide and improve the welfare and wellbeing of the workforce. The Make It Visible initiative was officially launched earlier this year and has seen contractors, clients, professional bodie
28/03/2023
Two apprentice stonemasons have helped deliver part a multimillion pound new facility at The Ridge project in Dunbar. The apprentices, Darren Brown and Simon Reay, worked on a boundary wall on the Wallyford Secondary Learning Campus site. They were supervised and trained by The Ridge Foundations CI
28/03/2023
Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has announced the appointment of Frank O'Reilly as Manufacturing Director of its UK-wide operations. Frank began his career 23 years ago working in both Ireland and Australia on major civil infrastructure works, before focusing on timber frame, truss and pre-hung doo
27/03/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced that work is set to get underway on a scheme to create safer, more welcoming places to walk, wheel, cycle and spend time in Leith. The first phase of Leith Connections will introduce measures to limit through traffic and enhance streets for pedestrians an
27/03/2023
The Scottish government has announced new planning reform to support the improved development of outdoor play. Under the policy, local authorities will be encouraged to support planning applications for the development of play spaces, parks and sports facilities. The changes will increase opportun
27/03/2023
Family run Scottish housebuilder, Muir Homes, has lodged a planning application for 29 new detached homes built on land off Glasgow Road in Kilmarnock. Muir Homes intends to build three, four and five bedroom homes in what will be its first development in East Ayrshire. Mindful of soaring energy
27/03/2023
The NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has launched its 2023 programme of skills demonstrations in Scotland, following a history of successful demonstrations in conjunction with Build Your Future. This year's work began in Edinburgh: pupils at Gracemount High School and Liberton High
27/03/2023
Clackmannanshire Council has agreed a new five-year Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) for 2023 to 2028. In July 2021, The Scottish Government provided a four year Resource Planning Assumption (RPA) for Clackmannanshire totalling £23.071million. A report before Council stated the Council exp
27/03/2023
Edison Group, the fast-growing Ayrshire-headquartered construction, property and investment business, has acquired Crown Architectural Systems, a north-east of England based company which operates from a 6500 sq. ft facility in Washington, in the City of Sunderland district of Tyne and Wear, and emp
27/03/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has announced the start of works to repair a popular and important active travel route between the village of Methlick and Tarves via Haddo Estate. The £26,000 project to reinstate the path – which suffered significant damage during Storm Arwen – is being made possible thanks
27/03/2023
Network Rail has launched works to install a temporary bridge structure and build a road to enable the demolition and reconstruction of the A955 Leven Rail (Bawbee) bridge. Construction of the new temporary crossing will support 18,000 vehicle movements per day during major work by Network Rail to
27/03/2023
Additional funding of £2 million has been awarded for the second phase of the South Uist community hub. Today (Monday 27 March, Deputy First Minister John Swinney, will undertake his final Ministerial engagement by chairing the Convention of Highlands and Islands (CoHI), which he has chaired on eve
27/03/2023
Aberdeen City Council has officially declared a climate and nature emergency, adding its voice to the growing number of local authorities around the world to have responded to the global climate change and nature loss crises. Council Ian Yuill, Co-Leader of the Council, said: "Declaring a climate a
24/03/2023
Children's play parks across Scotland are to benefit from a programme of refurbishment and improvement works, as a result of new investment. The Scottish Government and COSLA have agreed £50 million in funding to local authorities over the next three years for the refurbishment of children's play p
24/03/2023
SP Energy Networks has launched their first ever Just Transition Strategy – outlining the steps we will take to embed the principles of a fair and equitable transition into everything we do. SP said that they have a key role to play in delivering a Net Zero future, whether that is through enabling
24/03/2023
The City of Edinburgh has been awarded almost £850,000 from the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) for a trio of flagship regeneration projects in the city. The Leith Community Croft, Macmillan Hub and West Shore Studios are being delivered by the City of Edinburgh Council
24/03/2023
Network Rail and four supply chain partners are to take part in the National School and College Leaver Show (NSCL) 2023 to highlight the routes available to a rewarding railway career. QTS, Story Contracting, AmcoGiffen and BAM Nuttall, who work with Network Rail to deliver railway projects across
24/03/2023
Scottish Water has announced the successful completion of an operation to replace a battered 130-year-old bridge at Milngavie Reservoirs, East Dunbartonshire, as part of a massive facelift for the popular beauty spot. The complex operation was vital to upgrade key infrastructure at the reservoirs,
24/03/2023
Hub South East and West Lothian Council has appointed Morrison Construction Building Central to deliver the new £18.3m East Calder Primary School. The new school will be constructed adjacent to the existing school in Langton Road, East Calder, with the recently built Early Years extension retained.
24/03/2023
Scotland's first drone port is to be developed in Angus, following the approval of planning permission. Receiving approval for its Business Justification Case from the Tay Cities Region Deal Joint Committee, Mercury Drone Ports has been granted an investment of £1m capital funding from the UK Gover
24/03/2023
Cruden Homes has been granted planning permission for the development of 122 new houses in heart of west Edinburgh. The development forms part of the West Craigs Masterplan - a growing new community between Barnton and The Gyle. Once completed, West Craigs will include at least 1,700 new homes, a n
24/03/2023
The Highland Council's City of Inverness Area Committee has approved funding to support a range of regeneration projects across the area. Councillors agreed to fund 11 projects from the Community Regeneration Fund totalling £574,181.67. Community Regeneration Funding is an umbrella term for fundin
24/03/2023
North Ayrshire Council has announced that demolition work is set to get under way at the Fullarton high flats in Irvine. Garnock Tower will be the first of the five blocks to be gradually dismantled as site clearance works reach a landmark stage. The ultra-high reach demolition excavator is expect
23/03/2023
Seventeen projects across Glasgow have been awarded a share of £6 million, that the council secured from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). This funding is awarded through the Glasgow Communities and Place Fund which forms part of the council's proposals under the Communities and Place Investme
23/03/2023
The full details of the proposed development of the new Edinburgh Innovation Hub, next to Queen Margaret University (QMU), have been submitted to East Lothian Council. The Hub is a flagship development by Queen Margaret University and East Lothian Council, the ambition of which is to create a natio
23/03/2023
SSEN Transmission has welcomed a decision from the Highland Council to support its Section 37 application for the replacement of the Fort Augustus to Skye overhead line. The existing Fort Augustus-Skye overhead line is fast approaching the end of its operational life and is in urgent need of interv
23/03/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has welcomed the progress being made in a major renovation scheme at Airdrie Leisure Centre. The new reception area features an open layout, with modern furnishings and state-of-the-art technology. It features a bright and spacious touch-screen check-in area, comfortable s
23/03/2023
Midlothian Council has unveiled its "new and not so secret" weapon in the 'fight' against potholes – the JCB Pothole Pro. The Pothole Pro is a giant 13 tonne digger and a 3 in 1 solution specifically designed to take on any pothole repair, large or small. It cuts away damaged road surface, crops t
23/03/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a total of £140,000 to a range of community and voluntary groups to implement projects related to climate change. The recipients of the Edinburgh Community Climate Fund (ECCF) were decided by vote, and eight different groups from across the city are to be a
23/03/2023
Scottish Canals has announced the appointment of John Paterson as Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into a new era to deliver more value for the people of Scotland. Scottish Canals' Chair Maureen Campbell announced today that John will take the helm this May following the departure o
23/03/2023
BEAR Scotland has announced Alzheimer Scotland as their National Charity Partner for 2023, after securing 25% of the votes in an employee poll. As well as taking part in fundraising events across the organisation, BEAR will take part in initiatives throughout the year to raise awareness of the work
23/03/2023
CCG (Scotland) has donated £30,000 towards community members and initiatives in the southside of Glasgow. The firm, one of Scotland's largest construction and manufacturing companies, has been working on behalf of Southside Housing Association (SHA) in Pollokshields since 2021 where a second phase
23/03/2023
Mr Damp has officially launched as a leading social media platform dedicated to providing helpful information and a supportive community for individuals interested in damp proofing, waterproofing, and timber preservation. This platform features educational articles, case studies, how-to guides, expe
22/03/2023
Persimmon Homes has proposed a new housing development in Lesmahagow, which could deliver millions of pounds of investment in the local community and create more than 80 new jobs, if approved by South Lanarkshire Council. The application from Persimmon Homes West Scotland would see 224 much-needed
22/03/2023
A new community campus development in Dundee to replace two outdated schools has been welcomed as "the most important investment in the city's future". Work on the new East End Community Campus is set to start next month (April) with a target construction completion date of July 2025. The communit
22/03/2023
A proposed housing development of up to 500 new houses in Plean has been granted planning permission in principle by Stirling Council. The proposal from Persimmon Homes – including a requirement for 25% of the development to be affordable homes – was approved subject to conditions at a meeting of t
22/03/2023
Orkney Islands Council has awarded Orkney Builders (Contractors) Ltd the £2.65 million contract to build a new nursery at Orkney College. The 14-month project will see a new build nursery located next to the College campus. The location lends itself well to opportunities to support Childhood Practi
22/03/2023
North Ayrshire Council is seeking input to inform the development of a new draft Vacant and Derelict Land Strategy 2023-2027. Last year, officers met with stakeholders, businesses and local communities to inform the development of the draft strategy – with all highlighting the negative impact of va
22/03/2023
The future of Mavisbank House – a Category A Listed historic building near Bonnyrigg – has been secured by Midlothian Council, which has agreed to use its compulsory purchase powers. However, the council will only do so once The Landmark Trust, a charity which rescues important historic buildings,
22/03/2023
Glasgow City Council has approved the off-market disposal of a 2.61 hectares site in Queenslie bounded to the north, east and west by Penston Road, to Alliance Disposables Limited (ADL). The disposal will allow Alliance Disposals - who distribute catering equipment and catering disposables to the h
22/03/2023
Aberdeen City Council is seeking input from residents, businesses and visitors to George Street and nearby streets for a draft mini masterplan for the area. Seven open-ended questions are being asked to help gather people's thoughts, and local stakeholders are being contacted directly to take part
22/03/2023
SGN has announced a "stepping up" of its hydrogen plans by accelerating work to develop and connect key hydrogen production and storage sites. Over the next 12 months, SGN will undertake three pre-FEED studies in Scotland and southern England to determine the route and design of hydrogen transmissi
22/03/2023
Scottish Canals has welcomed the successful completion of the £4.5 million Treehouse, near the Caledonian Canal, set to benefit communities throughout Inverness. The Treehouse, located between Carse Industrial Estate and the canal, will allow a number of organisations to come together under one roo
21/03/2023
SSE has announced an investment of £100 million into what can be Britain's biggest pumped hydro storage scheme in 40 years. The announcement comes as part of a visit by Scotland's Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Michael Matheson, to SSE's Pitlochry Dam and Hydro Station. Located on the shores of
21/03/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved proposals for the delivery of an exciting mixed-use development at 20 Haymarket Yards. The approved planning application, granted subject to conditions, includes the demolition of the low-rise and outdated Elgin House office building, which lies close to H
21/03/2023
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has concluded a deal with Barrhead Housing Association to deliver 25 new affordable homes, within its Duncarnock development in Barrhead. This agreement follows the successful delivery of 12 affordable houses for BHA in Neilston and signals a key milestone in the provis
21/03/2023
Project to install new railway footbridge on Glasgow's southside begins. Network Rail has started a four-month programme of work to construct a new railway footbridge at Strathbungo in Glasgow's southside. It's part of the Glasgow to Barrhead electrification project – a Scottish Government investm
21/03/2023
Aberdeenshire Council's carbon reduction targets for the year are on route towards clearing 75% of its annual emissions by the end of the decade. A maximum of 44,152 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent has been budgeted for 2023/24—measured against a baseline of 86,155 tonnes emitted by the council
21/03/2023
Property developer, AS Homes (Scotland), has announced the successful completion of a new £5.5 million housing development in Castlemilk. Developed on the site of a former Parish Church at Glenacre Terrace, the affordable homes have been delivered on behalf of Craigdale Housing Association. The at
21/03/2023
Leading sustainable construction innovators, Dura Products, has announced that its pioneering recycled plastic kerbing solution Durakerb, has been installed in a range of projects by Fife Council in Scotland. The construction work, part of the Council's sustainable energy and climate action plan,
21/03/2023
The Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has announced that the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) becomes the first new full CICV member of 2023 and the 29th overall. The successful collective continues to offer a wealth of practical support and guidance to Scotland's building sect
21/03/2023
East Lothian Council has been awarded almost £24,000 to support the delivery of a restoration programme to improve Nature Networks across communities. Welcoming the funding Cabinet member for Community Wellbeing, Cllr Colin McGinn, said: "Greenspace Scotland invited local authorities across Scotlan
21/03/2023
Persimmon Homes has submitted a planning application for a major new housing development in North Tyneside, comprising of up to 2,700 new homes. The proposals would see a new metro station, two-form entry primary school and retail centre delivered alongside a mix of new houses. An initial phase of
20/03/2023
Glasgow has been awarded £100 million from the UK government's Levelling Up fund for 11 ambitious local projects to further accelerate the Region's booming innovation economy. A local partnership of business, public sector and academic institutions led on selecting the project proposals to go forwa
20/03/2023
SSE has reached a significant milestone in connecting Shetland to the national electricity grid for the first time as the next section of subsea cable laying gets underway, helping secure the islands future security of supply of clean, low carbon power. Waiting in waters off Weisdale Voe, specialis
20/03/2023
SSE Renewables has announced the successful delivery of the first three wind turbine blades to the Viking Wind Farm in Shetland. Vestas, which is supplying the 103 wind turbines which make up the wind farm, is responsible for safely managing the process of getting the wind turbine blades and other
20/03/2023
Stephanie Lowe has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF). The official appointment promotes Ms Lowe from Acting Chief Executive with immediate effect. Fiona Hodgson, Chief Executive of SNIPEF, said: "Over the last 18 month
20/03/2023
Scottish Water's multi-million pound project to tackle sewer flooding in Giffnock, Glasgow is "on the home straight" with all major construction components close to completion. Work to connect the new elements of the scheme – storm water storage tank and overflow pipe – with a new upgraded sewer ne
20/03/2023
Argyll And Bute Council has announced a £4million investment in a range of regeneration projects across Mid Argyll. Increased parking provision, community outdoor event spaces, new visitor facilities, road and junction improvements and new visitor facilities are just some of the benefits to come fr
20/03/2023
Mid Lothian Council has announced that work has begun on 20 new council homes in Bonnyrigg, as part of the most ambitious Passivhaus programme in Scotland. The flats are among 182 homes the council will deliver built to the exacting, energy-efficient Passivhaus standard. Designed by award-winning
20/03/2023
Scotland's Railway is preparing for an intense 10-day programme to install a 5000-tonne bridge on the West Coast Main Line (WCML) at Ravenscraig in North Lanarkshire. The £16.9 million project is being delivered through an agreement between North Lanarkshire Council and Network Rail, to construct a
20/03/2023
Edison Group, the fast-growing Irvine-headquartered construction property and investment business, has become a convert to the principle of the four-day working week for all employees. The new regime, which will guarantee all sixty Edison Group employees three days off each week: either Friday, Sat
20/03/2023
The Scottish Government has announced new incentives for businesses to invest in Scotland's two new green freeports, proposed in a new consultation. Changes to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) rules would offer full or partial relief from the tax on non-residential buildings and land in ce
16/03/2023
Perth and Kinross Council is to consider a proposed new five-year Local Housing Strategy (LHS). The Strategy sets out the vision, policies and plans that will enable the Council and its community partners to continue the delivery of high-quality housing and housing services for local people. The n
16/03/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has welcomed the progress of a range of multi-million pound projects across Airdrie as regeneration developments take shape to transform buildings, residential areas and improve public areas in the town. The prominent former Orrs department store site has progressed with 2
16/03/2023
Inverclyde Council has unveiled designs for a new £10 million day centre for people with learning disabilities, as the project reaches a key milestone. Artist's impressions have been released as part of the planning application that has been submitted seeking permission to build the facility on the
16/03/2023
North Ayrshire Council has announced the establishment of a new Arran Housing Task Force, which will involve a wide range of partners to address the issues which face island residents and businesses. The taskforce aims to assess the demand for affordable housing on Arran and identify issues that ma
16/03/2023
Scottish Power and Fife Council have created two funding pots to help regenerate the area following the closure of Longannet Power Station and as a result of the ash lagoon incident in 2017. The 'Forward West Fife' project is being overseen by a steering group, which is made up of representation fr
16/03/2023
Dundee City Council has identified over 80 locations for upgrade and repair works to pavements and road surfaces starting in April. The new annual roads maintenance programme includes works on pavements, non-adopted paths, roads and active travel schemes for the 2023/24 financial year. Mark Flynn
16/03/2023
Clackmannanshire Council has announced that the demolition of the Alloa Leisure Bowl is scheduled to begin on 27 March 2023. The building has been closed to the public since March 2020. The demolition work is expected to last until mid-summer and site security will be a priority throughout the wor
16/03/2023
Argyll and Bute Council has urged people to respond to their proposed plans to upgrade the ferry infrastructure in Kilcreggan by extending the consultation until 26 March. In order to improve the reliability and resilience of the ferry service between the village, the wider community and Gourock, p
16/03/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced a revised Housing Allocations Policy by the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee that will see the Choice Based Lettings (CBL) approach replace the current system. Currently applicants are matched to available properties based on the choices made
16/03/2023
SSE Renewables' flagship Dogger Bank Wind Farm will be "at the heart of boosting" UK energy security, according to the Government's Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Graham Stuart, MP, made the statement as he officially opened the South Tyneside operations and maintenance (O&M) b
15/03/2023
The Scottish Government has announced a programme of funding for targeted community climate action through a new nationwide network of Climate Action Hubs. This follows the success of two pathfinder hubs in the North East and the Highlands, which helped to widen participation in climate action and
15/03/2023
Glasgow City Council is set to consider a proposed Action Plan to drive the repurposing of properties in the city centre. Such repurposing - from retail and commercial uses to residential, for example - is key to the future health of the city centre, and the council is lobbying for more powers to a
15/03/2023
Boeing and McLaughlin & Harvey have announced the start of the construction phase of the new E-7 Wedgetail facilities at RAF Lossiemouth, marking the next stage in the technical infrastructure programme. Douglas McCusker, Construction Director at McLaughlin & Harvey said: "Securing the main constru
15/03/2023
SSEN Transmission has welcomed news that the first of 32 transmission towers in Killin within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park has been successfully brought down this week as part of a wider project to remove historic electricity transmission assets in the area. The first tower felling
15/03/2023
Moray Council has approved a Springfield Properties development for energy efficient homes at their Elgin South Village. The council unanimously approved the detailed proposals for 186 new high-quality homes – including 47 much needed affordable homes. Elgin South Village has been designed to embr
15/03/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has announced that the next phase of redevelopment work to deliver new housing and amenities for the local community is set to begin in Gowkthrapple. The first phase of new housing is well underway and will deliver 97 new council homes as part of the planned 300 new homes
15/03/2023
Housebuilder Persimmon has welcomed North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain to its Eden Woods development in Guardbridge, to met with four of the homebuilder's bricklaying and roofing apprentices to hear how they are developing their skills and gaining valuable experience of the construction sector. D
15/03/2023
BEAR Scotland has announced a programme of road surface improvement works for the A1, over a period of 15 nights in April. The works will see Transport Scotland's operating company BEAR Scotland resurface a combined 1.5km of carriageway, creating smoother and safer journeys for motorists. To ensur
15/03/2023
Rural surveyors and consultant, Davidson & Robertson, has announced the appointment of Graeme Ferguson as Director within the Rural and Agency department. Graeme joins D&R with over twenty years' experience as a Chartered Surveyor and has a strong background in rural and commercial property. A RICS
15/03/2023
Seaway7 and Seagreen Wind Energy Ltd's latest winner of the Hazard Observation Card Award initiative — Les Simpson, QC Inspector for Seaway7— has chosen Macmillan Cancer Support as the recipient of the monthly charity donation. Macmillan is a UK organization, comprising millions of dedicated suppo
14/03/2023
Edinburgh Council has approved a housing investment package of £173 million. The council's Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work committee agreed the comprehensive spending programme for the year ahead. Under the plans for the 2023/24 Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme an extra £50m wil
14/03/2023
Gas distribution company SGN has welcomed senior members of Fife Council and local housing associations to mark the beginning of construction of the H100 Fife hydrogen homes demonstration facility. The project has surpassed its minimum goal of signing up 270 participants and is continuing to allow
14/03/2023
The Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has praised the industry for embracing its drive to improve payments and cashflow – and says the positive response to its recent campaign demonstrates that there is a real appetite for change across the sector. The unique collective says the respons
14/03/2023
Housebuilder Lovell has begun the construction of 40 new council homes at the site of the former Philips factory in Hamilton. The houses, all for social rent, are being delivered on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council as part of a 163-unit mixed tenure development. The homes will be added to the
14/03/2023
The first tram has run down Leith Walk in Edinburgh in over 65 years as official testing got underway in the final stages of the Trams to Newhaven project. Ahead of the route opening for service in spring 2023, a period of testing and commissioning is required to ensure the newly constructed line,
14/03/2023
Collective Architecture has submitted The Ladyfield Masterplan and the associated technical studies to Dumfries and Galloway Council to consider the next steps, following a comprehensive master planning process. The masterplan has emerged from a truly collaborative and engaging design development p
14/03/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week with a visit to the Lochside development in Gartcosh to meet with local apprentices learning the tricks of the trade on the tools. Council Leader Jim Logue was joined by Chief Executive Des Murray and Housing Manager Tony Mallaghan o
14/03/2023
Persimmon's Regional Apprenticeship Manager, William Smith, has won the coveted Instructor of the Year prize at the annual Scottish Apprenticeship Awards, run by Skills Development Scotland. William has been instrumental in ensuring that apprenticeships are now at the heart of the business and has
14/03/2023
The Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee has approved an application for a new commercial development, including 20 letting units, access road, parking areas and associated infrastructure at Knockgranish, just to the north of Aviemore. Planning Officer, Stephanie Wade explained: "T
14/03/2023
The Scottish government has announced an increase in the rate of the Croft House Grant from 40% to 60% of the total project cost – with a maximum grant of £38,000. The grant scheme also supports crofters to build new homes, allowing them to maximise the full potential of their crofts and to retain
13/03/2023
Scottish Water has announced that their green energy production at a facility in South Lanarkshire has been doubled with an extension of its original carbon reducing scheme. The addition of 182 solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels at Camps Water Treatment Works means green energy production at the site h
13/03/2023
SSE Transmission has welcomed the progress being made on their Rothienorman Substation 400kV Upgrade Project. Project Manager Arthur Sinakov outlined more about the delivery of two 400kV supergrid #transformers to the substation, which are key components in increasing the load flow of electricity t
13/03/2023
Glasgow City Council has announced that the landmark cyclist, pedestrian and wheeler Sighthill Bridge over the M8 will soon open to the public. The new bridge is part of a wider active travel network connecting Sighthill, the nearby city centre and neighbouring communities in North Glasgow and is a
13/03/2023
SSE Renewables and the consortium behind the Ossian floating offshore wind farm has awarded the contract for geotechnical investigations to Fugro and Ocean Infinity. The Ossian project is being delivered by a partnership of Scottish renewable energy developer SSE Renewables, Japanese conglomerate M
13/03/2023
A sustainable drainage scheme in Kinross-shire has been awarded a national innovation award. The Kinross-shire Civic Trust was presented the award at the AK Bell Library. The gathering celebrated the UK 2022 Susdrain 'Community SUDS' Award won by the Kinross-shire Civic Trust, with support from the
13/03/2023
Following an extensive tendering process, the Energy team at leading Scottish independent chartered surveyors DM Hall, has secured a brief from Link Group, to undertake energy performance assessments across six of its Scotland-based commercial properties. Link Group comprises a number of award-winn
13/03/2023
Leading Scottish low carbon energy company, SSE, has hosted a number of school children as part of a campaign to inspire the next generation to deliver a clean homegrown energy system. Fifteen pupils from Trinity School, Newbury and Fernhill School, Farnborough visited the company's Thatcham traini
13/03/2023
Aberdeen City Council has launched a public consultation on the proposed options for improving transport connections from the Park and Ride in Ellon to the Garthdee Road corridor in Aberdeen. The consultation is part of the Ellon P&R – Garthdee Transport Corridor study which has a particular focus
13/03/2023
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced the intake of three new trade apprentices. A specialist in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) service installations with experience working with some of the country's most well-known construction companies, Arc-Tech has maintained a focus on youth employment, skills rep
13/03/2023
West Lothian Council has welcomed the progress being made in the deliver of a programme of flood prevention works in Bathgate. Bathgate Cemetery was one of the areas impacted by recent floods. A report to Bathgate Local Area Committee noted that was due to a combination of both out of bank flows fr
10/03/2023
Trust Housing Association has announced it is building 46 new social homes in Glasgow. Trust has teamed up with Glasgow City Council and CCG (Scotland) to develop the new houses on Langlands Road in Govan. The development is part of Trust's new build programme and will contribute towards the suppl
10/03/2023
Network Rail is to carry out crucial improvement works to Camps Viaduct rail bridge near Motherwell. The 13-month programme, from March 2023 to April 2024, will see Network Rail teams undertake essential repairs to extend the lifespan of the structure. Camps Viaduct is around 160 years old and tow
10/03/2023
The JR Group has handed over a landmark housing development to Clydebank Housing Association. New resident Barry O’Donnell joined Councillor Gurpreet Johal, Councillor Sophie Traynor and representatives from Clydebank Housing Association and The JR Group at the newly completed development, located
10/03/2023
Kingdom Housing Association welcomed Scottish Labour Spokesperson on Housing & Local Government, Mark Griffin MSP, representatives from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), and Kingdom Housing Association Board Members to its largest sustainable housing development to date. The £
10/03/2023
Trade body SELECT has welcomed additional funding for electrical apprentices and adult trainees following a plea to government, but has joined training providers to insist that support must continue to prevent future shortfalls of talent. After making an urgent appeal to Deputy First Minister John
10/03/2023
Scottish Water is urging householders across Scotland to take action to ensure their property and water pipes are protected from very cold weather forecast in the next few days. The utility is reminding property owners that preparing for sub-zero temperatures could help prevent problems such as bu
09/03/2023
McAleer & Rushe has been appointed to develop at least 338 homes in Leith, Edinburgh. The firm was selected by Goodstone Living for its next generation build-to-rent residential scheme. The waterfront scheme, branded as 'Dockside' and designed by 3DReid Architects, will have panoramic views and re
09/03/2023
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA), Scot JCB and CITB have collaborated to upgrade the machinery used for the Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship at CITB's National Construction College at Inchinnan. In the last couple of years, the relationship and collaboration between the SPOA and CITB has g
09/03/2023
Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, Michael Matheson MSP, has visited ScottishPower's Dealain House training centre in Cumbernauld as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week. The Minister was welcomed by Gillian Noble, Managing Director for ScottishPower Renewables Offshore, Developm
09/03/2023
Melville Housing has announced it is to invest £1.65 million to improve and upgrade tenants' homes over the next 12 months. Investment in the new financial year, funded entirely from rental income, will see the replacement of 245 central heating systems, bathrooms and kitchens as well as paying for
09/03/2023
Refurbishment work has been completed Edwardian Granton Station building. Local residents have been invited to celebrate the opening of Granton Station Square this Saturday, 11 March. Completion of the square and station building is the first major milestone of the City of Edinburgh Council's wide
09/03/2023
One of Scotland's leading construction firms, the JR Group, has secured a place on the Wheatley Housing Group framework, opening itself up to £500million of potential projects over the next four years. The construction firm was selected as a preferred partner within the housing association's constr
08/03/2023
The next phase of the George Square project in Glasgow has been unveiled, the Glasgow City Council welcoming the design statements now established for the scheme and surrounding Avenues project. The project has now completed RIBA Phase 2 in its design, and as work on the design process continues, f
08/03/2023
Some 292 new poles are to be installed across Islay to support almost 30km of new overhead line, as part of SSEN Distribution's £10m project to upgrade the electricity network. Every pole has been given a number to indicate its position along the route, as well as being cut to a specific length to
08/03/2023
Falkirk Council has announced a £348,000 programme of upgrade works for Bo'ness Library to improve accessibility for the local community. The community-led project will see the introduction of a platform lift providing access to the upper floors and meeting rooms. From Monday 13 March, contractors
08/03/2023
McLaughlin & Harvey (McL&H) has welcomed the opening of the new Allander Leisure Centre. McL&H recently completed the initial phase of construction of the new leisure centre which was procured via the Scape framework. The development of the Allander is part of a £42.5 million investment by East Dun
08/03/2023
The Ayrshire Roads Alliance's programme of investment works, that will allow improvement works to be carried out to carriageways, footways and street lighting, in addition to bridge strengthening and investment in transportation, road safety and fleet vehicles, has been approved by East Ayrshire Cou
08/03/2023
Work has gotten underway on the latest phase of the multi-million-pound scheme to create an active travel route between Broughty Ferry and Monifieth. Preparation work including a new site compound south of Balmossie Rail Station, site clearance near the Dighty Bridge and installation of boundary fe
08/03/2023
Clackmannanshire Council has been awarded £500,000 from the Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Fund to develop an ambitious community-led food growing project using renewable energy. Clackmannanshire Living Lab will transform derelict land next to Alloa's Forthbank Recycling Centre, with work schedu
08/03/2023
Argyll and Bute Council has secured an investment of £36 million, which will be used to improve community facilities, attractive town centres and increased housing and job opportunities. The council is delivering a range of initiatives, as well as supporting communities across the area to deliver i
08/03/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced that a grants programme for installing flooding property protection has been extended to include businesses. The Net Zero, Environment and Transport Committee unanimously agreed to the move for commercial property owners with immediate effect. The Property Level
08/03/2023
SSEN Transmission has announced new public consultation events at Blackhillock and New Deer to view proposals for two new substations which will help support the growth of renewable energy in the north of Scotland. Following recent significant snowfall in the area which has impacted travel in the r
07/03/2023
SSE Thermal, part of SSE plc, has called on the government to turbocharge the delivery of low-carbon technologies to help deliver a net zero power system by 2035. The low-carbon developer is bringing forward multiple low-carbon projects across the UK. This includes Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Sta
07/03/2023
Outdated stereotypes and poor career advice have been highlighted as the main barriers to women considering a career in the plumbing and heating industry, according to a new survey from the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF). In a poll-of-polls of 674 people, 39%
07/03/2023
BEAR Scotland has announced its support for Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023, highlighting the positive impact work-based learning has on young people as well as businesses, and the local and national economy. This year's theme is 'Unlocking Potential', with the aim of showcasing what individuals
07/03/2023
CCG (Scotland) has announced the intake of seventeen new trade apprentices in 2023 taking the total number employed across the group of companies to 67. The apprentices will undertake an industry-recognised, 4-year training programme across joinery, bricklaying, floor-laying, electrical, heating en
07/03/2023
Renewable developers Vattenfall and ScottishPower Renewables have unveiled the first completed kittiwake nesting structures to support consented offshore wind farms. Global kittiwake population has been estimated to have fallen by around 40% since the 1970s, so the kittiwake hotels are vital to pro
07/03/2023
Kilmac has been awarded two contracts from Dundee City Council to carry out improvement works to Seven Arches Viaduct and Caird Park Bridges in Dundee. The contract is part of the LOT 1 Civils Framework. Due to the logistics of the site, diversion plans will be in place to ensure public safety. W
06/03/2023
ScottishPower has announced a major recruitment drive as it seeks to fill over 1,000 new green jobs this year. As Scottish Apprenticeship Week gets underway, the power firm is encouraging people to consider a career in energy and help it build a better future, quicker. ScottishPower 2023 apprent
06/03/2023
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened a new training college in Glasgow today to mark the beginning of Scottish Apprenticeship Week. City Building's new state-of-the-art training college in Springburn will house up to 250 apprentices across a range of disciplines, providing hands-on
06/03/2023
SSEN Transmission has welcomed the publication by Ofgem in which the energy regulator has provisionally approved long awaited and much needed plans to provide a subsea electricity transmission link to Orkney. The Orkney Islands are home to some of the world's greatest resources of renewable electri
06/03/2023
Network Rail has announced a £1.2 million 10-week programme of upgrade works for Glasgow Central's platform 1. Network Rail engineers will improve the track at platform 1 as part of efforts to enhance the safety and reliability of the railway for years to come. Platform 1 will be closed during the
06/03/2023
Holmes Miller, their design partners, stakeholders and GB athlete Calum Hawkins, has welcomed the opening of Ayr's new 'Riverside Sport Arena'. Developed on behalf of South Ayrshire Council, the new £8.5m multi-sport facility features an 8-lane all weather 400m athletics track, a field events area,
06/03/2023
Scotland's training providers have backed a call by Scottish Government Minister Jamie Hepburn to unlock the potential of the nation's young people and create a highly-skilled workforce to ensure a successful transition to net zero. The Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Scottish Electrical C
06/03/2023
Glasgow's Edwin James Group has announced new commitments to supporting young people in their career choices having beaten its target of expanding apprenticeships to 15% of the workforce. In 2021 apprentices accounted for 10% of the workforce, and the organisation committed to increasing this to 15
06/03/2023
Arc-tech (Scotland) has hosted the leader of the City of Edinburgh Council to the site of their flagship, net zero carbon housing development in Granton. Councillor Cammy Day met representatives from the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator Programme, a Scottish Government-backed initiative that is being su
06/03/2023
Morrison Construction Building North East has announced the successful completion of the £17m Countesswells Primary School project in Aberdeen, almost a month before schedule on behalf of Aberdeen City Council. The school will serve the new Countesswells community on the western outskirts of Aberde
06/03/2023
Construction firm, RSK, has announced the successful acquisition of Stirling-based technical facilities management and energy solutions company, Richard Irvin FM. With a network of offices across Scotland and the north of England, Richard Irvin FM has a team of 230, including engineers, operations
03/03/2023
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution's has welcomed the successful installation of a new subsea cable, which is already suppling power to communities across Coll from the mainland via Mull. SSEN's subsea team, working with contractors Briggs Marine, installed the replaceme
03/03/2023
Kier has been appointed by Aberdeen City Council and NHS Grampian to deliver the new £30m Aberdeen Integrated Mortuary at the Foresterhill Health Camp. The mortuary will improve dignity for the deceased and provide an enhanced environment for the bereaved and staff. The new two-storey all-electric
03/03/2023
The Highland Council has announced a budget investment of more than £14m for a programme of road improvement works. An additional investment of £12.8M to increase the current capital programme will bring the total budget for the coming year up to £20M. On top of this, new investment of £1.26m in r
03/03/2023
Dundee City Council has welcomed the next step in the creation of a high quality, inclusive and segregated active travel route alongside a main artery to/from the city centre. After initial consultation on a preferred route linking the heart of the city to the Kingsway via Lochee, further engagemen
03/03/2023
South Lanarkshire Council has announced a £4.75 million investment in the upgrade of East Kilbride primary school Our Lady Of Lourdes. This is the latest investment agreed by South Lanarkshire Council following a comprehensive modernisation programme that saw every primary and secondary in the area
03/03/2023
North Ayrshire Council has announced a Capital Budget of £434 million to support investment in buildings, infrastructure and regeneration projects and the newly-approved programme will see a focus on a number of significant projects, including the Millport Flood Protection Scheme, the new Ardrossan
03/03/2023
Network Rail has announced a major modernisation scheme for Carstairs junction, as part of a £164m Scottish Government investment in the railway. The West Coast main line will close for 16 days from Saturday (March 4) as engineers deliver a vital programme of work to upgrade Carstairs Junction. T
03/03/2023
Projects in Dunoon, Aberdeenshire, Dundee and Dumfries have been announced as the winners of the 12th Scottish Empty Homes Awards, sponsored by Finders International. The awards were announced during the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership conference which was held yesterday at the Engine Shed in Stir
03/03/2023
The Trust Housing Association (THA) has announced the successful completion of a new build project in Park Place, Wishaw. The new build project – delivered in partnership between Trust, the Scottish Government, North Lanarkshire Council and McTaggart Construction - has delivered 42 energy efficient
03/03/2023
Persimmon West Scotland has announced a partnership with Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association to deliver new affordable homes in Kirkintilloch. Twenty one high-quality, affordable new homes have been built at the Kelvin Gait development in East Dunbartonshire and include a mixture of one, two and
02/03/2023
Glasgow City Council has announced that work on the next Avenue project in Glasgow city centre - the Holland Street Avenue - will begin later this month. This project, part of the £115million Avenues programme being delivered throughout the city centre, is primarily funded by the Scottish and UK Go
02/03/2023
The Scottish Government has awarded £1.3 million to support Forestry and Land Scotland is stepping up its activity to help save Scotland's Rainforest. As well as reinforcing FLS's rhododendron removal work and deer management, the funding will also secure dedicated Rainforest staff who will liaise
02/03/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved a planning application for a replacement Liberton High School. The plans for the school, which will have capacity for 1,200 pupils, were approved by Councillors on the Development Management Sub-Committee. Construction is due to begin in May this year wit
02/03/2023
West Dunbartonshire Council has approved a new £50 million investment package that will improve living standards in thousands of homes across the area. The funding, invested over the next five years, will maintain all current services that tenants receive, continue the New Build housing programme a
02/03/2023
Renfrewshire Council has announced a major investment in modernising council homes across the region and improving their energy efficiency. Councillors approved the housing capital investment plan for the next five years which includes work to make homes warmer and greener, helping to reduce fuel b
02/03/2023
Aberdeen City Council has outline plans for creating green, affordable homes as part of its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget. The bulk of the £159 million HRA capital budget for 2023/24 was allocated to new-builds, with the rest to allocated to enhancing existing stock of more than 22,000 prope
02/03/2023
Eildon Housing Association has submitted a planning application for 46 new high quality homes for social rent on the site of the former Borders College on Melrose Road, Galashiels. The site has been lying vacant for many years and as a result of the poor condition, will have to be demolished as par
02/03/2023
A proposed 44 home residential development and community hub in Dunblane has been rejected by Stirling Council's Planning and Regulation Panel. The Kippendavie Group Trust had sought permission in principle to develop land to the east of Kellie Wynd. At a meeting of the Panel this week, members re
02/03/2023
Moray Council has approved a budget of £22.8m for housing services in 2023/24. A 3.5% increase in rent for local authority tenants has also been confirmed, following consultation with tenants. The increase sees Moray Council remain as the lowest charging local authority landlord in Scotland. Tena
02/03/2023
The Scottish Government has produced new guidance outlining the responsibilities of private rented sector landlords' to ensuring their property meets updated standards. From 1 March 2024, all private rented properties will be required to have central heating, a kitchen with adequate space and facil
01/03/2023
A new sustainable neighbourhood is to be developed in Midlothian after Springfield secured outline planning consent. The Lingerwood development, which was recommended for approval by planning officers, will see up to 1,000 new homes delivered within a thoughtfully integrated and well-connected com
01/03/2023
The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has published a new report analysing low carbon energy supply chains in Scotland. The study, carried out by Optimat on behalf of the CLF, maps the current capability within Scotland's low carbon energy and heating supply chains, and identifies areas for pote
01/03/2023
Dundee City Council is set to consider the next phase of what has been described as an "unparalleled active travel project", which could be underway by spring if councillors approve a tender for the latest phase. A section of the Broughty Ferry to Monifieth Active Travel scheme creating a segregate
01/03/2023
East Dunbartonshire Council has welcomed the news that contractors are "on track" to deliver the first phase of the new Allander Leisure Centre. The facility is on track to open to customers on Monday 6 March 2023. It's part of a £42.5 million investment by East Dunbartonshire Council - which also
01/03/2023
East Lothian Council has welcomed the progress being made in the redevelopment of the former Cockenzie Power Station site. The council heard a new report on details of legal and contractual matters relating to delivery of the renewable energy developments at the site. Inchcape has detailed plannin
01/03/2023
Allied Surveyors Scotland has announced the successful acquisition of the business and goodwill interests of Edinburgh Commercial Property (ECP). Leith-based ECP, which has been led by founder and owner Scott Mitchell for over 25 years, will now transfer its staff to Allied Surveyors' commercial ag
01/03/2023
South Lanarkshire Council has announced a programme of essential repair works in Carluke. A73 Lanark Road between Wilton Road and Boghall Road will close on Monday 13 March at 7am until 6pm on Friday 17 March to allow carriageway resurfacing work to take place. The work, which includes significant
01/03/2023
Network Rail has announced the successful completion of upgrade works on five kilometres of fencing between Craggan and Arrochar. The fourth month project, which saw new, more robust fencing installed along the West Highland line, has been designed to improve safety and reliability by keeping lives
01/03/2023
Three community groups across Scotland are to benefit from almost £250,000 from the latest round of Scottish Land Fund (SLF) approvals. The SLF is funded by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership by the National Lottery Community Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). An ar
01/03/2023
McLaughlin & Harvey has welcomed the launch of the new Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC), which seeks to promote good practices to deliver improved performance across the Scottish construction sector. Delivering continuously improving quality performance is necessary for the ind
