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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for June 2023
30/06/2023
The Scottish government has announced Glasgow and the North East as new Investment Zones, which aim to boost the economy, stimulate business growth and create high-quality, well-paid jobs. Glasgow City Region and the North East will each be supported by up to £80 million in targeted investment, tax
30/06/2023
Scottish Renewables and a number of MSPs have marked Wind Energy Week 2023 and the success of Scotland's wind energy with the apprentices and young professionals who are shaping the future of the industry. Scottish Renewables, the voice of Scotland's renewable energy industry, was invited to the Sc
30/06/2023
A new £2.3 million housing scheme has been announced in Lairg, in the Highlands, from Albyn Housing Society, in partnership with the Lairg and District Community Initiatives group Part of the Inverness Highland City Region Deal Programme, the development was funded through collaboration with the l
30/06/2023
SSEN has announced that a £330,000 project to refurbish the electricity network across the Cruden Bay area will get underway next month. The programme of works - covering the Cruden Bay, Longhaven, Hatton and Ellon areas - starts on 10 July and runs through to the end of August, with teams working
30/06/2023
Scottish Water has invested a record £886 million in its water and waste water network in the last year, its latest annual report has highlighted. But the changing climate and aging water and waste water assets means the publicly-owned utility will need higher investment levels in future to maintai
30/06/2023
Scottish Forestry has published 'refreshed' guidance to help communities get more engaged with new forestry schemes that are proposed in their areas. The purpose of the guidance is to provide greater clarity around the existing engagement and consultation processes during the development and approv
29/06/2023
A new £100 million project will deliver new homes, offices, food outlets and leisure facilities in Falkirk, following the signing of a new development agreement. The move, which comes as joint venture partners Hargreaves Land and Fintry Estates have reached agreement with Falkirk Council, paves the
29/06/2023
Sustrans has welcomed the opening of a new off-road, shared-use path between Peebles and Eddleston in the Scottish Borders. Spanning 6km in length, the Eddleston Water Path provides a convenient and accessible route for local people and visitors to walk, wheel and cycle between the areas. The path
29/06/2023
SELECT – Scotland's largest construction trade association – has welcomed three major new enterprises to its growing Associate Membership Scheme as it continues to attract an impressive line-up of market-leading manufacturers and organisations. Schneider Electric, Robus LED Group and CompEx have al
29/06/2023
Some 35,000 homes are set to benefit from a significant project to improve the standard of properties in Kilmarnock, through CCG Asset Management (AM) on behalf of Atrium Homes. Thirty-five households of the association will benefit from component replacements including kitchens, bathrooms and othe
29/06/2023
Network Rail has hosted Councillor Colin Davidson, convener of the Local Area Committee, at their Levenmouth Rail Link Project, to see first-hand Levenmouth Academy pupils participating in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshops. The Academy pupils were part of a group of
29/06/2023
SSEN Distribution has partnered with the SmartSTEMs charity to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers to nearly 300 young people across the Highlands. Sponsored by SSEN's subsea cable team, the event at University of the Highlands and Islands' Inverness Campus last week we
28/06/2023
Pioneer Group has secured planning permission for 72,800 square feet of high-quality purpose-built lab space at the company's BioCity Glasgow campus, marking the company's continued expansion in Scotland. The development is planned to be delivered in two phases: phase one will include a three-store
28/06/2023
Glasgow City Council has announced a public consultation on the proposed future development of Drumchapel. The council is seeking input to inform the final Local Development Framework (LDF) for Drumchapel, a document which will recommend coordinated short, medium and long-term activity to deliver t
28/06/2023
Scottish Water has announced the successful completion of a multi-million-pound project to tackle sewer flooding in Giffnock, Glasgow, a month ahead of schedule. A new storm water storage tank and overflow pipe – alongside a new upgraded sewer network – will protect properties along Braidholm Road
28/06/2023
Haventus, the owner of Ardersier Port, has joined the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) consortium – comprising members Port of Cromarty Firth, Port of Inverness, Global Energy Group, The Highland Council, the University of the Highlands and Islands, Highlands and Islands Airports
28/06/2023
The Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has announced television presenter and award-winning designer Anna Campbell-Jones as the star guest at this year's Green Home Festival, which starts in 50 days as part of the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The co-host and judge of hit BBC Scotl
28/06/2023
Argll and Bute Council has announced a new Buy Back Scheme in partnership with HOMEArgull Housing Associations, designed to address an acute shortage of affordable housing. HOMEArgyll Housing Associations are inviting owners of houses, bungalows and flats who are looking to sell their properties to
27/06/2023
Network Rail has submitted an application for Listed Building Consent for proposed accessibility works at Dumfries Station. A planning application has been submitted to make Dumfries station more easily accessible for passengers. The application for listed building consent was made to Dumfries and
27/06/2023
Banks Renewables has submitted a planning application for a major wind farm near Douglas in South Lanarkshire. The proposed Bodinglee Wind Farm includes 37 turbines, and if approved would be among the most powerful and most efficient onshore wind farms in the UK. It is believed that the wind farm
27/06/2023
Three of Scotland's brightest and most promising plumbing apprentices have triumphed at the prestigious Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year at Glasgow Clyde College, highlighting how the future of the profession is in safe hands. Finlay John Macaulay from Alpah and Moray College UHI (Universit
27/06/2023
SSEN Transmission has announced its first ever community benefit scheme, which will see the company working with communities across the north of Scotland to channel funds into vital local projects. The north of Scotland transmission network is set to provide around 10% of the UK's total carbon redu
27/06/2023
Barratt Developments Scotland has announced a donation of £30,000 to help provide support for children and adults impacted by food inequality. Edinburgh's Empty Kitchens Full Hearts, Glasgow's Launch Foods and Dundee Bairns are three of five charities set to benefit from a share of the housebuilder
27/06/2023
South Lanarkshire Council is developing plans in partnership with Scoop Asset Management, which could see significant investment made to East Kilbride town centre. Scoop was appointed asset manager of East Kilbride Shopping Centre in November 2022, following the appointment of Blair Nimmo and Alist
26/06/2023
The UK needs millions more energy efficient homes to help cut bills and carbon emissions, ScottishPower has said, as it called for "much more to be done at pace" to get on track with meeting the UK Government's key target. WWF UK and ScottishPower have published a new study that has found a substan
26/06/2023
A group of female engineers have been welcomed to the Levenmouth Rail Link Project to mark International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) 2023. The theme for this year is 'Make Safety Seen' and women who work on projects were encouraged to get out and see how their roles contribute to the construct
26/06/2023
The winners of Scotland's largest awards programme for new build housing have been announced at an industry event in Glasgow. The Scottish Home Awards, sponsored by Ross & Liddell, welcomed over 600 guests to celebrate the achievements of the housing industry. The 16th annual awards crowned 21 hous
26/06/2023
NFRC has returned to the Royal Highland Show, at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, to deliver hands-on introductions to roof slating. Operatives from two NFRC Member companies, Compass Roofing and Taylor Roofs, are giving visitors of all ages the opportunity to dress a slate and fix it to a r
26/06/2023
SELECT has highlighted an electrical works supply chain opportunity, after Warmworks was appointed as the managing agent for the next phase of the Scottish Government’s national fuel poverty work. Warmworks will hosting a series of events for sub-contractors in June and July to help them find out m
26/06/2023
Kevin Wilson Master Builders has won a top industry award for the transformation of a run-down property into a warm and secure home in Stirlingshire. The Stirling-based family-owned construction firm were named Heavenly Builder of the Year by the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) Scotland. The
23/06/2023
SSE Renewables has marked a major milestone in their joint development with TotalEnergies, with the 114th and final wind turbine installed at Seagreen Wind Farm. 76 of the 114 Vestas V164-10.0 MW turbines are now energised at the site, which is located 27km from the Angus coast, now producing more
23/06/2023
Fife Council has agreed a new capital strategy and spending programme of up to £1 billion over the next ten years. Following approval of the strategy at a council meeting on 22 June, Council Leader David Ross said: "Our capital programme represents a significant level of investment of around £1bn o
23/06/2023
Parklea Branching Out, a horticultural charity based in Port Glasgow, has broken ground on a new £1.7 million community hub development. Parklea is developing the new multi-purpose facility within its existing grounds, in a project part-funded by Inverclyde Council and the Scottish Government. The
23/06/2023
Network Rail has announced a major bridge replacement project on the south side of Glasgow, expected to take a year to complete. The rail operator has partnered with Glasgow City Council for the project, which will see the complete closure of Shields Road to enable the demolition and rebuilding of
23/06/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has announced a new strategy to help in the development and future sustainable maintenance of a regional coastal path network. The council is aiming to development a partnership approach for the strategy to bring together a number of different projects - both council and commu
23/06/2023
The new Community Land Accelerator project is to progress to the 'pilot design' phase, following the appointment of a new, jointly-funded, Community Land Accelerator Manager. Crown Estate Scotland (CES) and the Scottish Land Commission (SLC) has announced the appointment of Katie Alexander as the
23/06/2023
Four new measures to help boost agroforestry planting in Scotland have been added to the Forestry Grant Scheme, Scottish Forestry has announced. The new measures are a direct result of joint working with agricultural stakeholders on the Trees on Farm group. Key new measures include a 50% increase
23/06/2023
SSEN Transmission has announced an extension of the consultation period on their proposed new electricity infrastructure between Kintore and Tealing. The consultation will now remain open until Friday 28 July to allow more time for those interested in the project to share their views. The proposal
23/06/2023
Work is continuing in the redevelopment of Cockenzie Power Station to generate employment and provide essential infrastructure for net zero. East Lothian Council acquired the site in 2018 to promote economic growth and create employment opportunities. A vision was established through a community-b
23/06/2023
Dundee Council is to consider ecological improvement works for one of the city's key watercourses, following recommendations from the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). SEPA have identified three lengths of the Dighty as having potential for restoration that would enhance biodiversity
22/06/2023
CCG (Scotland) has successfully completed a net zero housing development at Bellevue Gardens in Bonnyton, Kilmarnock, on behalf of East Ayrshire Council. The homes, the council's first net zero development, include eight 2-bed cottage flats, six 2-bed homes, one 3-bed wheelchair accessible bungalow
22/06/2023
Scottish Water has announced the successful completion of a £4.7m investment project at the waste water treatment works (WWTW) serving Stewarton. The project saw a complete refurbishment of the existing works which is located at a strategic crossing point of the Annick Water, approximately six mile
22/06/2023
Tilbury Douglas has begun the construction of stands for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for the 10th year. Work is underway on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade where the structure is being erected to facilitate pop and rock concerts in July and the Tattoo performances throughout the month of Aug
22/06/2023
Network Rail has welcomed 52 students from Levenmouth Academy for a day of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshops, hosted at the Levenmouth Rail Link project. The Academy pupils were the first of more than 300 students who will visit the project over three days to partic
22/06/2023
Scottish Renewables has issued a final call for their Net-Zero Energy Transition Awards, with nominations closing at 5pm on 28 June. The awards are open to organisations and individuals contributing to the renewable energy industry supply chain in Scotland - from large-scale manufacturers and marin
22/06/2023
Moray Council has approved a new three year action plan for the management of the region's core paths network. The Core Path Plan has been prepared with the support of the Moray Local Outdoor Access Forum (MLOAF) and upgrading work will be carried out using the annual £50,000 contribution the counc
22/06/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has announced the successful completion of a new transport hub at Muir Street in Motherwell, providing improved facilities for residents, visitors and businesses. It includes a new access road and path between Hamilton Road and the railway station, with a rank for eight ta
22/06/2023
Transport Scotland has welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government's 'Vision for Scotland's Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network'. The 'Vision' comes as a new study highlights how the uptake in electric vehicles in Scotland could be up to 16% higher that UK government statistics suggest
22/06/2023
North Ayrshire Council has approved a new five-year plan outlining their strategic priorities and the key activities for delivery over the next five years. Developed alongside communities, the plan shows how the Council aims to work in partnership and fulfil its commitment to be 'Fair For All.' In
21/06/2023
A new one-of-a-kind platform for the remote detection and classification of faults in concrete structures has been developed by University of Strathclyde's Advanced Nuclear Research Centre. The device could lead to increased inspection speed, accuracy, and safety, allowing major asset owners to mak
21/06/2023
Maven has announced that work has begun on a new £19 million redevelopment scheme in central Glasgow. Property and private equity manager, Maven Capital Partners, is redeveloping Dalian House, a prominent 64,000ft2 Glasgow office building, into a boutique Build-To-Rent (BTR) development comprising
21/06/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced its intention to develop a major new business park as its commercial property investment strategy has been found to raise £15 million a year. A revised version of the Council's Commercial Property Strategy – which supports existing, new, and expanding ent
21/06/2023
A £16m project to encourage more sustainable travel and improve connectivity to and from communities north of Dundee city centre is set to progress, as councillors are to vote on a £1.4m contract for pre-construction work on transformation of the Bell Street Multi Storey Car Park (MSCP) to a low car
21/06/2023
The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) has announced a new conference to identify solutions to improving housing stock across Glasgow and beyond. CaCHE will host event, entitled 'Beyond Niddrie Road: Retrofit Solutions for Older Housing' on September 19 2023 – a free one-day event
21/06/2023
Angus Council has announced that their Angus Place Prosperity Programme is now live. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Scottish Government Place-Based Fund, the programme is aimed at supporting communities in taking ownership or redeveloping land or buildings. It can also help to deli
21/06/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced that it is nearing completion of a major road improvement project, to support the delivery of the Aberdeen City Centre Masterplan. Works to improve capacity and flow on South College Street are nearing completion with new junctions and lanes due to open. South C
21/06/2023
Robertson Construction has broken ground on a new integrated educational and community facility in the east end of Dundee, designed by Holmes Miller on behalf of Dundee City Council. Pupils from the local area joined Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Jenny Gilruth MSP, in making symbolic
21/06/2023
Engineering and design consultancy, Atkins – a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group – has joined the Scottish Forum on Natural Capital, a collaboration between public, private and voluntary organisations to protect and rebuild Scotland's natural capital. Home to almost half of the UK's woodland and over
21/06/2023
SSE Renewables has issued an advisory notice outlining how the company's Hydro Operations is following the strictest standards and working closely with key agencies to protect the natural environment as water levels continue to be severely impacted across Scotland. In a statement, SSE Renewables sa
20/06/2023
Blackfinch Property has completed a £9.7 million development loan facility, with a loan duration of 18 months, which will be used to convert a former hotel in Aberdeen into premium student accommodation. The site was formerly a Hilton Hotel that ceased trading in early 2020. As such, only minimal w
20/06/2023
David Wilson Homes has launched its new development of 341 homes in St Andrews. DWH @ St Andrews from David Wilson Homes, which forms part of Barratt Developments alongside Barratt Homes, offers a range of three and four-bedroom homes as well as spacious two-bed apartments, on the outskirts of St A
20/06/2023
Riverside Scotland has teamed up with home builder Persimmon to deliver new homes in Monkton. A total of fifty high-quality, affordable new homes will help local people in housing need, following the completion of a project with Persimmon West Scotland. The homes have been built on Persimmon's Fa
20/06/2023
Significant progress is being made on a £15 million flood protection scheme in Campbeltown. The project is expected to be complete by February 2025, according to Argyll and Bute Council. Works in Argyll Street, Castlehill and Ralston Road are now finished, and Burnside Square is due to reopen to p
20/06/2023
Headqquartered in Aberdeen, Axis, has been acquired by RSK, a world leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions. Serving the sector since 2001 Axis has worked on 2400 projects in 70 countries around the world and has offices in the Middle East, Norway and Kurdistan. The company has a turnover o
20/06/2023
Fife Council Planning Service is the first local government service in Scotland to achieve Gold Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) accreditation.Ross Spalding and Cllr Jan Wincott Fife's new CLO gold accreditation is thanks to partnership working with Climate Action Fife in climate literacy trainin
19/06/2023
Active travel infrastructure across Glasgow has received a funding boost of £8.6 million, backed by the Scottish Government through Transport Scotland. The funding award will go towards a range of measures that include building more active travel infrastructure across the city, expanding the city's
19/06/2023
As the UK labour market continues to stabilise, ScottishPower has identified a trend of 'boomerang employees' returning to previous jobs – with 47% of people considering returning to a past role. The research, conducted by YouGov, suggests that the grass isn't always greener when it comes to changi
19/06/2023
A total of 19 site managers from Barratt Developments Scotland, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, have won a top national award for the quality of the homes they are building – the most ever received by the housebuilder in Scotland. They receive the Pride in the Job Quality Award
19/06/2023
East Dunbartonshire Council has announced a project to transform the heart of Kirkintilloch, with community-inspired improvements. The project to redevelop Regent Gardens has been developed in partnership with Your Kirky (Kirkintilloch Community Council). Consultation was carried out by Your Kirky
19/06/2023
The Zeitland Park Project in Falkirk has been named the Overall Winner at the Royal Town Planning Institute's (RPTI) Scotland Awards for Planning The RTPI Awards showcase and celebrate the best plans, people and projects across Scotland. The project, hailed as a shining example of community driven,
19/06/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has unveiled a final operational plan and revised designs for their George Street and First New Town (GNT) project. A key change is the introduction of trees on George Street, which has been agreed following discussions with Edinburgh World Heritage, Historic Environme
19/06/2023
Aberdeen City Council has unveiled a revised planning application for the proposed new market building – designed as a destination venue in the city featuring international-style food and drink outlets. The development will also improve pedestrian connectivity between Union Street and the bus and r
19/06/2023
Network Rail has announced that work to electrify the rail line between Glasgow and Barrhead will get underway on Saturday, 24 June. Engineers will be working around-the-clock for approximately six weeks – until 03 August – to prepare the line to Barrhead for electrification, as part of a £63m upgr
19/06/2023
SSE Renewables has called on governments and regulators across Europe and internationally to make greater use of non-price criteria (NPC) in offshore wind energy auctions, whether for seabed or for contracts for difference (CfD). The use of non-price criteria in auctions for new offshore wind could
19/06/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has announced a restoration project to tackle pollution and overgrowth at Denman Park ponds in Westhill The nature restoration initiative to restore the ponds is currently being designed and costed using Scottish Government funding, with Scottish Water and SEPA offering specia
16/06/2023
ScottishPower Renewables has announced the launch of a year long programme of metocean surveys at its MachairWind offshore windfarm project area – off the coast of Argyll. Fugro, the appointed contractor, has deployed a floating LiDAR (light detection and ranging) buoy, metocean buoys and seabed fr
16/06/2023
Connect Modular has been appointed to the LHC Procurement Group’s (LHC) new Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) of new homes (NH3) Framework. The four-year framework, which is now live and worth £1.2 billion, is designed to provide an efficient, value for money procurement route for local authori
16/06/2023
The Scottish Government's Carbon Neutral Islands (CNI) project is set to support six islands in developing their low carbon futures. Each island community has developed its own Community Climate Action Plan, compiling existing knowledge and data, and setting out the key actions they will take to he
16/06/2023
IMS Heat Pumps has been named as one of the winners of the prestigious Valliant Heat Pump Challenge. Valliant, in collaboration with renowned property expert and Channel 4 presenter Kevin McCloud, sought out the most intriguing and innovative heat pump projects in the United Kingdom, shedding light
16/06/2023
The Scottish Land Commission (SLC) has published a new paper on the way land is used in the transition to net zero. According to a new roadmap – entitled ‘Natural Capital and Land Reform - Next steps for a just transition' – highlights how tougher conditions on public funds and meaningful community
16/06/2023
Two housing projects from HFM and Malcolm Allan Housebuilders have now been approved by Aberdeen City Council's planning committee. The two connected residential developments, one on the site of the former Treetops Hotel on Springfield Road, Aberdeen and the other on the site of the former Braeside
16/06/2023
Midlothian Energy Limited has announced that the first pipes to supply the brand new Shawfair Town with low-carbon heating have now been installed, with construction on the site well-underway. Midlothian Energy Limited is a new joint venture from Vattenfall Heat UK (part of Swedish energy company V
16/06/2023
A new Scottish Forestry Summit has been announced to bring together industry leaders and land management bodies to discuss a focus on woodland creation. Chaired by Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, the summit comes on the back of a package of new forestry measures announced earlier this week
16/06/2023
Persimmon Homes (Persimmon) has proposed the development of 364 new energy-efficient homes for the next stage of its South Stirling Gateway project. Persimmon has already secured in-principle planning permission for part of Stirling Council's South Stirling Gateway site, which is located between Ba
16/06/2023
Scottish Water has hosted a group of councillors and local environmental stakeholders at their Ellon Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW), to discuss the progress being made following a pollution incident during an extreme river spate in November 2022. An extensive clean-up and recovery operation has
15/06/2023
Construction work has commenced on Scotland's first Passivhaus leisure development – the £36m Blairgowrie Recreation Centre. Designed by sustainable building experts, Holmes Miller architects, Scotland's first ultra-low energy swimming pool and leisure centre will meet industry-leading Passivhaus s
15/06/2023
Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has (Hardies) has announced the successful completion of external fabric repair works to Church of Scotland headquarters on George Street in Edinburgh. The headquarters comprises of two buildings – 121 George Street, which dates from 1910 and the adjacent
15/06/2023
The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) has announced that more than 9,000 long term empty homes have been brought back into use in Scotland since the partnership was established in 2010. In its latest impact report, the SEHP reported that Empty Homes Officers supported owners to bring 1,257 lo
15/06/2023
Property developer Lovell Homes has announced the launch of a new housing development at The Crossings at Bridgewater Village. Located in the historic harbour town of South Queensferry, just ten miles north-west of Edinburgh, the development is named after the three bridges that span the Firth of F
15/06/2023
Barratt Developments Scotland has announced a donation of £20,000 to two charities supporting children and adults living with cancer in Aberdeen and the Highlands. Friends of ANCHOR and Abbie's Sparkle Foundation are two of five Scottish charities to benefit from a share of the housebuilder's £50,0
15/06/2023
Scottish Water has announced a £700,000 investment in its Kirkcaldy Waste Water Treatment Works plant, where it will triple the facilities solar energy production. An additional 1,300 solar photo voltaic (PV) panels with an energy generating capacity of 0.41Gigawatt hours (GWh), have been installed
14/06/2023
With the successful completion of works to install over 500km of conductor cable, 9,500 cubic metres of concrete, almost 3,000 tonnes of steel over the course of some 500,000 working hours, the new Port Ann to Crossaig overhead line project has been energised. Stretching from Port Ann substation ne
14/06/2023
Edinburgh-based developers Whiteburn Projects has submitted a detailed planning application for the residential development-led, mixed-use regeneration at March Street in Peebles. Whiteburn has proposed the delivery of 71 new two, three and four bedroom homes on the 2.24 Ha former woollen mill site
14/06/2023
Bancon Homes has announced a new housing development proposal for Wilkieston in West Lothian, as part of its ongoing expansion programme in the Central Belt of Scotland. The new Bonnington Place development will consist of 45 high specification homes, in a range of styles and designs. The developme
14/06/2023
East Dunbartonshire Council has unveiled plans for a new Civic Space in Bishopbriggs. The new space is part of the Bishopbriggs Town Centre Regeneration project – a key element of the Council's £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme, supported by the UK and Scottish Governments through the Glasg
14/06/2023
Scottish Water has reached a major milestone on their multi-million-pound project to upgrade an important sewage pipeline serving an Ayrshire beauty spot. The utility firm has announced that a temporary overland pipeline is now fully operational, protecting the environment around Saltcoats and Stev
14/06/2023
Scottish Borders Council delivered almost 150 new affordable homes in 2022/23, alongside a £1.8 million investment in energy efficiency. The figures were revealed in an update provided to the Council's Executive Committee on the delivery of the Local Housing Strategy covering the period from 2017 a
14/06/2023
Balfour Beatty has been appointed as the engineering contractor for the Westfield A9/A904 Improvement project The decision taken by councillors at a meeting of the Executive cements Falkirk Council's commitment to the ambitious project, the largest and most significant infrastructure investment un
14/06/2023
East Lothian Council is seeking input on the enhancement and development of nature and biodiversity across the regions parks and green spaces. The Nature Networks East Lothian initiative aims to work with local communities to seek views on what people would like to see in their local parks and open
14/06/2023
The Scottish Government has been called on to introduce a new National Outcome for housing if progress is to be made in providing enough homes for the people of Scotland. National Outcome are part of the National Performance Framework, describing what "living well together" means. Responding to a S
14/06/2023
GEG Capital has announced the successful acquisition of Grangemouth-based multidisciplinary consultancy, IKM Consulting (IKM). The addition of the award-winning leading specialist consultancy offering engineering, environmental, and surveying services will bolster GEG Capital's engineering and envi
13/06/2023
SSEN Transmission has announced a £10 billion investment in the north of Scotland's transmission network, which will play key role in enabling the connection of up to 11GW of new offshore wind capacity through ScotWind projects. This investment will guarantee a network generating enough power for s
13/06/2023
Ninety new ultra-low energy one to three-bedroom homes are currently under development at Scotland's largest 'Passivhaus' housing project in Dundashill. Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights Patrick Harvie MSP has visited the £21 million project, currently being buil
13/06/2023
Scottish Enterprise and Clyde Gateway have reached an agreement on a £16 million support package for a planned £60m construction programme over the next five years, which will create low carbon energy efficient business space for high value manufacturing occupiers. The first Scottish Enterprise awa
13/06/2023
Scottish Forestry has announced an investment of £1 million for a new comprehensive skills training programme for its front line staff, as part of a drive to ramp up tree planting levels in Scotland. The new programme is part of a delivery action plan announced by Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gou
13/06/2023
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced plans to develop a new state-of-the-art home for its archives. Archive House, an existing building in the Sherwood Industrial Estate in Bonnyrigg, will be converted to a world-class facility to house the organisation's extensive records and archives
13/06/2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has announced a revised construction timetable for ongoing works at Glentress, following the discovery of a number of groundwork issues at the sight. As part of a £6 million Masterplan development programme, FLS uncovered the issues when old decking was removed and
13/06/2023
Scottish Water has announced an £800,000 project to address sewer flooding in Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The utility provider has announced the project to tackle a persistent issue of waste water surcharging from a manhole in the village during periods of heavy rainfall. Making the announcement
13/06/2023
Award-winning Fife-based specialist flooring contractor, Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS), has announced that appointment of Jay Livingstone to its senior team, leading its resin flooring division. Mr Livingstone joins from Sherwin-Williams, one of the world's largest resin suppliers, where he
12/06/2023
Glasgow City Council has announced a public consultation on the design proposals for the Duke Street & John Knox Street Avenues Plus project. The £21.3 million Avenues Plus programme will see the development of a series of high-quality walking, wheeling and cycling links with communities on the fri
12/06/2023
A total of 588 high-quality new homes have been unveiled in Cumbernauld, replacing the town's 12 tower blocks. Sanctuary Scotland worked with the Scottish Government and North Lanarkshire Council to demolish a dozen high-rises and regenerate four sites across Seafar and Kildrum. The striking final
12/06/2023
Scottish Borders Council has announced that construction works have gotten underway in the development of a new state-of-the-art education and community facility for Earlston. The facility will include a world class Primary School and Early Years facility with community spaces also included bringin
12/06/2023
Bam Nuttall has successfully completed work on the installation of a new footbridge at at Strathbungo in Glasgow's southside, on behalf of Network Rail. The work are part of the Glasgow to Barrhead electrification project, a Scottish Government investment to decarbonise Scotland's railway passenger
12/06/2023
Scottish Renewables has welcomed the announcement from the UK that the Energy Profits Levy, which puts a marginal tax rate of 75% on North Sea oil and gas production, will remain in place for the next five years while oil and gas prices remain higher than historic norms – falling back to 40% when pr
12/06/2023
Scottish Water has announced that work is due to get underway on the next phase of their £2.5million project to tackle flooding on the A8 trunk road through Greenock. A new screened Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) has been constructed beneath Inverclyde Council's roads depot in Pottery Street. On Mo
09/06/2023
Network Rail has announced a programme of vital rail line protection works across its network to ensure safe and reliant travel throughout the summer. Engineers have been preparing tracks and other infrastructure for hot spells. Rails in direct sunlight can be as much as 20°C hotter than air temper
09/06/2023
Glasgow City Council has awarded MacLay (Civil Engineering) the £5.641million contract for the next Avenue in Glasgow city centre to begin - the Sauchiehall Precinct & Cambridge Street Avenue. This Avenue will be part of wider network of new, attractive, accessible, safe, sustainable and easily-mai
09/06/2023
SSE Renewables has announced that first of four offshore wind hybrid-electric ships has been officially named the Grampian Tyne. The first of North Star's new offshore wind fleet was officially named at a VIP ceremony at Equinor's Port of Tyne base in the North East of England (UK), ahead of its ea
09/06/2023
Seven new buildings has been named as winners of the 2023 Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) Awards. This year's RIAS Awards winners include a clutch of new houses, two impressive new buildings for leading Scottish universities, and a new headquarters at the home of Scottish golf.
09/06/2023
The Scottish government has convened a meeting of their Resilience Room with SEPA, Scottish Water and the Met Office to address concerns over potential water scarcity. As dry weather conditions are expected to persist and a reported increase in water demand First Minister Humza Yousaf chaired the m
09/06/2023
Scottish Borders Council has announced the successful completion of a new active travel path connecting Peebles and Eddleston. The Eddleston Water Path has been constructed to make the Peebles and Eddleston areas more appealing for walkers, cyclists, wheelers and horse riders and forms part of a ca
09/06/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced that preparatory groundworks have started at Union Terrace Gardens, to improve the site for planned turf laying works. The to-be grassed area was used in February as part of the successful Spectra light festival and the turfing was put on hold until the Spring to
09/06/2023
The Scottish Affairs Committee (SAC) has said that the UK government "swerves" the Committee's recommendation to set interim targets for hydrogen production to reach its 2050 net zero target. The SAC has published the Government's response to its Hydrogen and Carbon Capture report. According to th
09/06/2023
Moray Council is inviting communities across the region to register their interest in preparing a Local Place Plan – community-led proposals for the development and use of land. The council is offering communities the chance to have their say on the local area and their aspirations for future chang
09/06/2023
Shetland Islands Council is preparing for the first Shetland Climate Festival, which takes place this weekend at Clickimin with a range of events to raise awareness of climate change, and to explore solutions that mitigate and adapt to its impacts. Shetland Islands Council's Climate Change Programm
08/06/2023
Scotland must institute major structural reforms in skills delivery to meet the level of economic transformation expected in the years ahead. The James Withers' Independent Review of the Skills Delivery Landscape highlights a number of key recommendations: • the creation of a new single funding a
08/06/2023
Funding of £4 million has been awarded for sixteen projects designed to improve Scotland's timber transport infrastructure, decarbonise the forestry sector and take pressure off rural roads used by communities. The projects will create new haulage routes away from busy villages, build passing place
08/06/2023
The protection of peatlands and wetlands will be a condition in Scotland's future support model for farming and land management, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon, has announced. Speaking in Brussels during EU Green Week, Ms Gougeon said: "Our vision for Scottish agriculture, published last yea
08/06/2023
SELECT has awarded an Honorary Membership to Past President and a former representative of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch, David Smith. At the association's 111th Annual General Meeting, President Alistair Grant paid tribute to the extraordinary dedication shown by David, who has held a wi
08/06/2023
The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) is set to host their annual skills competition at Glasgow Clyde College on Friday, 16 June. Now in its 38th year, this practical-application competition challenges apprentices in two material categories: copper and lead, and
08/06/2023
Network Rail has announced a programme of tree and vegetation management on a 4 mile stretch of the West Coast main line between Cambuslang and Uddingston. From June 12 until November, Network Rail teams will work around-the-clock to clear trees and vegetation from land along the railway boundary.
08/06/2023
Scottish Borders Council has released a Programme of Planned Maintenance works for 2023/24 covering all localities across the region. The programme lists the main planned road maintenance schemes; planned works on bridge maintenance and street lighting. The plans, along with maps highlighting the l
08/06/2023
North Ayrshire Council has announced that the latest phase of work has gotten underway at Seagate Castle, to help protect the remaining structure at the historic site. The castle, near River Irvine and overlooking Irvine's oldest street, Seagate, is an important part of the town's heritage. For th
08/06/2023
East Lothian Council has announced a series of joint consultation events on plans to support their vision of an even more prosperous, safe and sustainable county, with a dynamic and thriving economy that enables people and communities to flourish. The public events will be held in communities acros
08/06/2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is seeking input on the future development and management of Merkland Forest over the next 10 years. The 681 hectar Merkland Forest, on the southern and eastern slopes of Goatfell, is a productive conifer forest that provides a backdrop to Brodick on the isle of Arr
07/06/2023
A landmark regeneration project to develop a £1.3bn connected and sustainable new coastal town in Edinburgh has reached a major milestone. The Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to transform Edinburgh's largest brownfield site at Granton Waterfront has been published. Developed in partnership wi
07/06/2023
A £900,000 project to revamp the nursery accommodation at Aberlour Primary School in Speyside is expected to begin shortly. This project will involve the upgrading of the early learning and childcare toilets and kitchen, installation of new flooring and enhancing the outdoor learning space to bring
07/06/2023
Plans to redevelop Ardrossan Community Sports Hub in North Ayrshire has been unlocked with new funding. North Ayrshire Council's Cabinet has agreed the early release of £15,000 to progress the installation of a new 3G synthetic football pitch at the Winton Park facility. This forms part of the £10
07/06/2023
Kilmartin Museum is preparing to reopen this summer following a multi-million pound transformation. Approximately £7 million was invested in the project, with the facility remaining closed throughout the refurbishments. Argyll and Bute Council is supporting the project led by the Kilmartin Museum
07/06/2023
Various measures have been implemented across Dundee to improve biodiversity, The Biodiversity Action Plan (2020-2030) is taking shape all over the city, with increased community growing, improved habitat conservation, and greater external funds raised for planting and protecting wildlife. The co
07/06/2023
The development of a safe off road route between Grantown-on-Spey and Dulnain Bridge in the Cairngorms has officially reached the construction phase. Investment of £630,000 has been allocated to the project through the Government's Active Travel Transformation Fund. Further match funding is also c
07/06/2023
Outdoor tennis courts all over Dundee are set for significant upgrades under a new deal. Dundee City Council is proposing a partnership agreement with Tennis Scotland, which will see around £110,000 of direct funding pledged from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Parks Investment Programme. The na
07/06/2023
Moray Council has set forth its plans to address flood protection in Aberlour following significant flooding. Flooding on 10 May was influenced by a number of drainage systems, including Moray Council's flood scheme. The Council is now progressing with short-term improvement works while working o
07/06/2023
Plans to develop 130 new homes at Longniddry Farm, East Lothian, have been approved. Consent was granted to build 124 houses and six flats by East Lothian Council's Planning Committee. The homes are part of a wider site which has planning permission in principle for around 450 houses, some of whic
07/06/2023
A programme of resurfacing work is set to begin along the A924. The essential works will take place along two sections of the route at Dalnagairn and Balvarran. Work will begin on Monday 12 June 2023, and will take approximately five days to complete, dependent on weather conditions. All
06/06/2023
SSEN Distribution has announced that its £2 million investment in the local primary substation in the Craigton area of Aberdeen is nearing completion. Designed to create a more robust, resilient and reliable electricity supply, SSEN has installed two new transformers and automated switchgear, which
06/06/2023
Edinburgh's Carbogenics has secured funding of £1 million to develop the world's first CreChar® Production Facility. Carbogenics has developed proprietary technology that boosts green energy production. The company turns difficult-to-recycle food, farm and paper waste which would otherwise go to l
06/06/2023
Whiteburn Projects has secured planning permission for the development of 110 new build homes in the north of Lauder. As part of its overall vision for this development, the team at Whiteburn will provide a range of residential homes offering a mix of three and four bedroom homes for sale, includin
06/06/2023
SSEN Transmission engineers working on the Port Ann to Crossaig overhead line project have swapped tools for a number of community improvement initiatives in Mid-Argyll. As the Port Ann to Crossaig Overhead line project heads towards completion, members of SSEN Transmission's project team joined vo
06/06/2023
The Highland Council is inviting applications to a new Community Regeneration Fund, which aims to finance revenue projects that will respond to the needs of local areas and deliver positive impacts. Community Regeneration Funding (CRF) is an umbrella term being used to cover multiple community-led
06/06/2023
Falkirk Council is set to seek approval from its Executive for the appointment of Balfour Beatty as contractor to undertake major Westfield A9/A904 improvement works. If the green light is given at the Executive on Tuesday, 13 June, then work will begin over the summer to widen carriageways, build
06/06/2023
Dundee Council has announced a new consultation to identify new routes for an ongoing programme of high quality, inclusive and segregated active travel routes to and from the city centre. The new consultation follows engagement earlier this year on the active freeway proposals for Lochee Road. Con
06/06/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has welcomed the progress being made in their ongoing Town Action Plans in Airdrie, Motherwell and Wishaw. The council has announced a series of public drop-in sessions, to provide an opportunity for residents, businesses and interested stakeholders to inform specific proj
06/06/2023
Barratt Developments has announced its support for Archie Foundation in Aberdeen for the Annual Battle of the Badges football festival, as part of their commitment to supporting the communities in which they operate. Team Fire are preparing to go head-to-head with their emergency service partners T
06/06/2023
Network Rail has announced a programme of accessibility improvement works at Dumfries Station, following the allocation of the Department for Transport's Access for All funding. The Access for All funding enables Network Rail to deliver accessibility improvements, including step-free access, at sta
05/06/2023
Building work is now complete on a new women's facility at HMP & YOI Stirling. The Scottish Prison Service has opened the doors to the the new £85.7 million HMP& YOI Stirling, a replacement facility for HMP Cornton Vale. The custodial establishment – which will open this summer - welcomed cabinet
05/06/2023
A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) for The Barony Eco-Therapy Wellness Park has been submitted to East Ayrshire Council (CGIs of proposed development attached). Located on the site of the former Barony Colliery, the PAN heralds the intent by Barony NP (UK) Ltd to submit a new application for pl
05/06/2023
Work has been completed to remodel Carstairs junction. Network Rail completed the work which was a 12-week phased programme. All lines through the key junction on the West Coast main line are now open and operators will again be able to run a full timetable of services, including over weekends. I
05/06/2023
Moray Council officially accepted over 30 new build homes at Banff Road in Keith. The mixture of one-bedroom flats, two and three-bedroom accessible bungalows, and three-bedroom houses, built by Springfield, is a boost to the Counci'’s housing stock for affordable rent. Chair of Moray Council’s Ho
05/06/2023
Angus Council has launched a public consultation on additional traffic calming plans on Brechin Road in Arbroadth. The plans aim to build on other traffic measures that were installed near to Warddykes Primary School last year - but first we want you to Have Your Say. The consultation has opened a
05/06/2023
The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has appointed renowned expert Lesley Anderson as its permanent head. Now she will drive the development of the SPA, which has £1.1billion of contracts under management and is also delivering a benefits scheme worth millions of pounds for local communities. L
02/06/2023
Moray Council has launched a public consultation on Mosstodloch Masterplan. Proposals include up to 500 houses, a strengthened village centre near the Ian Baxter Picnic Area, and a spine road from Cowfords Roundabout to Garmouth Road. This will provide an alternative route for HGVs and traffic, an
02/06/2023
Stirling Council has announced funding has been allocated to keep council housing developments well maintained. The funding will create a more responsive and customer-focused estate management service which will clean and tidy communal areas, tackle unkempt gardens, littering and fly-tipping. Addit
02/06/2023
A new lift has been installed at Anderston Station in Glasgow. The station works are part of a wider £32 million investment on the Argyle line to improve punctuality and reliability on services between Rutherglen and Exhibition Centre, which saw extensive repairs to tunnels, bridges and tracks comp
02/06/2023
The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in Glasgow is now in effect. The programme safeguards public health by reducing unacceptable high levels of dangerous air pollution that have persistently persisted in some parts of the zone and effectively bans the dirtiest vehicles from entering the city centre. Now a
02/06/2023
A new charitable foundation aimed at helping children succeed in life has been launched by leading Scottish businessman, Calum Melville, whose fast-growing Edison Group has been acquiring companies in the construction sector throughout the UK over the last year. The Melville Foundation, registered
02/06/2023
Emergency measures to protect tenants during the cost of living crisis are to be extended for an additional six months, if approved by Parliament. The measures include the private rent cap and additional eviction protections, will be extended for a further six months if approved by Parliament. Ten
01/06/2023
Building work has commenced on a new care home in Livingstone. Located on Howden South Road in Almondside, the site once belonged to Club Earth however its change of use was confirmed last year and the building was demolished earlier this spring. The development is being led by Morrison Community
01/06/2023
Property maintenance business Timetra has been selected by Elderpark Housing as its new reactive repairs contractor. The company will take over the reactive repairs contract from today, 01 June. David Adam, Director of Maintenance Services, said: "We look forward to a fruitful partnership which de
01/06/2023
Forster Group, Scotland's leading provider of solar and integrated roofing, has been named the first ever winner of the Homes for Scotland 'People Place Planet' award at an event in Edinburgh. The Homes for Scotland Awards recognise the greatest achievements of the Scottish construction industry, s
01/06/2023
McLaughlin & Harvey has completed work on a Care Home and housing with extra care facilities on the final phase of the Goathill Development project. The Goathill project is a development which brings together a 52 Bed Residential Care Home and 50-unit Housing with Extra Care facility delivered by t
01/06/2023
BEAR Scotland is to start improvement works to renew around 0.5 kilometres of the slip road at the eastbound M8 at Junction 4 Whitburn. Tansport Scotland is investinng £230,000 in the scheme. For the safety of workers and road users during these works, the M8 Junction 4 eastbound on-slip and main
01/06/2023
Network Rail Scotland has teamed up with Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) to enhance the natural habitat near the Glenfinnan viaduct in the West Scottish Highlands. The project aims to improve biodiversity and to protect and restore rainforest and peatland habitats in the West Highlands. The two-
