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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for July 2023
31/07/2023
UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont has begun a five day visit to see how government investment is helping to support communities and boost the economy. Ahead of the visit, Minister Lamont said: "I'm eager to see and hear for myself the opportunities and challenges faced by people livin
31/07/2023
Network Rail engineers have successfully craned into place a 90-tonne steel structure, as part of their ongoing work at Port Glasgow. Engineers worked through the night to install the two-story footbridge and lift towers, as part of the ongoing project to improve accessibility for passengers. The
31/07/2023
North East Scotland and the Humber have been announced as the chosen locations for two new carbon capture usage and storage clusters, as the UK government to building a thriving clean industry in the North Sea which could support up to 50,000 jobs The Government and the North Sea Transition Authori
31/07/2023
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced the launch of two new training courses for both members and non-members. The SPOA commissioned training company Intelligent Dialogue to design and deliver bespoke training in response to the increased challenges in plant hire faced by its
31/07/2023
A new housing development in St Ninians has been successfully completed following an investment of £2m by Stirling Council and the Scottish Government. The new homes, at Monteith Avenue, are a mix of one bedroom flats and two and three bedroom semi-detached houses and add to the existing social hou
31/07/2023
Network Rail has submitted a planning application for listed building consent for a new bridge as part of proposed accessibility works for Pitlochry station. The proposal for a footbridge with lifts within the station will improve accessibility for all passengers, particularly those with reduced mo
31/07/2023
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and the Scottish Government have agreed to fund 400 new plumbing and heating apprenticeships, in recognition of the importance of the plumbing and heating sector. This unprecedented funding agreement presents a unique opportunity for SNIPEF members to expand and fu
31/07/2023
Scolmore Group has donated six new mobile test boards to the training department of trade body, SELECT. Scolmore Group's Regional Sales Manager Shaun Harrison dropped into The Walled Garden to deliver the new rigs, which will be used in-house and at courses around Scotland. The boards were made li
28/07/2023
The Scottish Government has approved Drax Group's ground-breaking plans to build a new £500m underground pumped storage hydro plant at its existing Cruachan facility in Argyll. The decision, made through the Section 36 process, is a significant moment in Scotland's journey to net zero, with new lon
28/07/2023
Network Rail Scotland has set out a new £4.2 billion, five-year investment plan to deliver a "safer, greener and more reliable railway". Central to the plan are major investments in renewing the railway infrastructure, tackling climate change, greater use of technology, improving train performance
28/07/2023
Edinburgh-based social landlord, Prospect Community Housing, has extended its ongoing relationship with Saltire Facilities Management, with new contracts agreed ahead to coincide with the end of a current 5-year contract. Saltire, one of Scotland’s largest gas and electrical contracting businesses,
28/07/2023
The Scottish Green Energy Awards 2023, the UK's biggest celebration of renewable energy, is now open for nominations. This year's event will return to Edinburgh on November 30 to celebrate the inspirational organisations, people and projects going above and beyond to help decarbonise Scotland's ene
28/07/2023
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has expressed its "pride" at being involved in this year's Plant Hire Week, taking place from 9th to 15th October. This dedicated week will form part of activities taking place across Europe as part of the first ever European Rental Week. The SPOA is a m
28/07/2023
SSEN has called on communities, councils, charities and local groups to "get their applications in" for this year's Resilient Communities Fund ahead of the closing date on Monday 31 July. This latest and final Resilient Communities Fund of £437,000 enables communities across the north of Scotland a
28/07/2023
North Lanarkshire Council has welcomed the progress being made in the regeneration of Airdrie town centre. The regeneration of the former Orrs department store is continuing to take shape, with handover of 20 new homes and two commercial premises scheduled for December this year. The construction o
28/07/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced a programme of city centre roadworks, to create a bus priority route, will begin on Monday 31 July 2023. Part of the Council's City Centre Masterplan, the new road layout will help to reduce travel times for buses in the city centre which it is hoped will in turn
27/07/2023
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has highlighted the vital importance of addressing the skills gap for local workforces across Scotland. CITB's latest Skills Scotland report shows that addressing the skills gap for local workforces is vital to support the country's construction indus
27/07/2023
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has unveiled the shortlist for the 2023 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award. Two Scottish university buildings and two rural homes are in the running to win the 'Best Building in Scotland Award' – one of the most significant ar
27/07/2023
Construction work is set to get underway on the Castle Street Energy Centre (CSEC) on 01 August 2021, supported by the UK government's Levelling Up Fund. Three projects along the River Ness in Inverness are being supported with almost £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund. In addition to support
27/07/2023
Cala Homes (East) is set to begin work on the development of 620 new homes on a greenfield site within Edinburgh's city bypass that will provide a boost to the surrounding area's transport links and connectivity into the city. The housing development is at Newton and Wellington Farms, located betwe
27/07/2023
Hitachi Energy and BAM have been announced as "preferred suppliers" in SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission's (NGET) new subsea electricity superhighway. Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2), a joint venture project from SSEN and NGET, will see the creation of a 525kV, 2GW high volta
27/07/2023
Enhanced data has provided Scotland's most experienced waste water site operators with a new insight into running critical infrastructure. A new system called Exemplar captures the end-to-end process of running some of the country's biggest waste water treatment plants. Exemplar was trialled at on
27/07/2023
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has been announced as the first tenants of Glasgow's landmark £35 million Lucent Building, being developed by Orion Capital Managers. A 15-year lease has been agreed which will see Pinsent Masons' 300-strong Glasgow operation move to the best-in-class ESG Grade
27/07/2023
Dundee City Council has announced the launch of the Dundee Climate Fund 2.0, which includes a new matching process linking community generated ideas to tackle climate change with organisations able to deliver. After a consultation process involving several hundred local people their ideas have been
26/07/2023
Barratt Developments is on track to deliver 270 new affordable homes across Edinburgh and the Lothians this year. Cammo Meadows in Edinburgh, Leith's Merchant Quay and St Clair Mews in Roslin, will all benefit from affordable housing this year, with a total of 270 homes earmarked for the region. B
26/07/2023
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed news that Spaceport 1 Project is set to progress after the Scottish government did not challenge the planning application. The Planning Applications Board's decision to approve the project "will stand", the Spaceport 1 Project Board has said. A Comhairle spok
26/07/2023
SELECT has welcomed news that its stakeholder magazine, cabletalk, has been nominated for an award at this year's Association Excellence Awards, which recognise the vital work of trade bodies across the UK. cabletalk has been nominated for Best Association Newsletter, Blog, Online or Physical Publi
26/07/2023
Aberdeen-based PD&MS has been acquired by RSK, a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions. The company has been operating since 2002. Synergie Environ and Optimus joined PD&MS in 2021 and 2022, respectively. The business works with some of the biggest names in the energy industry, hel
26/07/2023
Apprentices from both ends of the electrical training journey have once again revealed their behind-the-scenes secrets in the second episode of the new industry podcast from the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) and electrical trade association SELECT. The latest instalment of S
26/07/2023
Scottish Renewables has unveiled the shortlist for the 2023 Net-Zero Energy Transition Awards, sponsored by TotalEnergies. Some of the shortlisted contenders include: • Peel Ports, nominated in the 'Sustainable Supplier' category for its commitment to delivering sustainable growth by minimising i
25/07/2023
Network Rail has reached a major milestone in the £5 million project to improve accessibility at Port Glasgow station, with the installation of a new ramp at the Princes Street entrance. Principal contractor STORY began work to create step-free access at the station in February. It has been funded
25/07/2023
Scottish Water has become the first utility provider in the UK to deploy Grandperspective's scanfeld® – a revolutionary new gas emissions monitoring technology. scanfeld utilises Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) technology to identify, quantify (to parts per million) and localise over 200 differen
25/07/2023
Gordon Durno has been crowned the winner of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge, following a closely fought competition at the weekend at Errol Airfield. The competition, organised by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and sponsored by Morris Leslie Plant Hire, Blackwood Plant Hire, Ba
25/07/2023
Morrison Construction has awarded Deanestor a new contract to fitout a new primary school and community hub in Aberdeen. This is the 16th contract Deanestor has been awarded by Morrison Construction. The new project involves the provision of around 6,000 items of loose and fitted furniture for Gr
25/07/2023
Transport Scotland has announced the launch of ground investigation works as part of a project to improve Old Military Road at A83 Rest and Be Thankful. The ground investigation will provide a detailed geotechnical understanding of the ground conditions, this being essential to inform the detailed
25/07/2023
CCG project Queens Quay has been shortlisted for this year's Brick Awards. Celebrating the world's greatest brick architecture, The Brick Awards ceremony will take place on November 8th and will feature 18 hotly-contested categories judged by an exceptionally credentialed panel. Designed by MAST A
25/07/2023
ScottishPower Renewables' Whitelee Windfarm has earned a prestigious International Green Flag Award for a third consecutive year. Whitelee is the only windfarm to receive the accolade, which recognises spaces that meet the needs of the communities they serve. The UK's largest onshore windfarm welc
25/07/2023
Maxi Construction has continued its commitment to providing work placements, as Inveralmond Community High School student, Sonny McCann, completes a 4-week internship via Career Ready. Contracts Manager, Brian Ward was paired with 17-year-old Sonn, due to his interest in a career within the constr
24/07/2023
SSE Renewables' flagship onshore wind project, Viking Wind Farm, has spent more than £70 million through its supply chain since the it launched in 2020. The project has supported supply chain partners locally in Shetland – more than 70 companies in Shetland have benefitted from their involvement in
24/07/2023
SSEN Transmission has announced Hitachi Energy as their 'preferred bidder' for the HVDC Converter System and NKT as 'preferred bidder' for the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Cable for its Western Isles and Spittal-Peterhead subsea links. The Western Isles and Spittal-Peterhead HVDC links are pa
24/07/2023
Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind has announced the "most momentous milestone" with the successful installation of its first wind turbine at sea. The turbine, with a tip height of over 200 metres was installed by Siemens Gamesa from the specialist jack-up wind turbine construction vessel, the Bl
24/07/2023
West Lothian Council has announced a 10-week programme of vital maintenance works for six bridges in Livingston. The bridges involved are located at: • A71 Bankton Road at Crofthead Interchange; • Almondvale Road between Almondvale Road Roundabout and Retail Park Roundabout (near ALDI store);
24/07/2023
Falkirk Council's Empty Homes Team has saved eight private properties in St Crispin's Place from demolition, bringing the vital resources back into use. Built around the early 1900s, the properties had lain empty for extended periods, deteriorating over time, and becoming an eyesore in the local co
24/07/2023
Concept Engineering Consultants (CEC) has been appointed by Aberdeen City Council for a programme of ground investigation works as part of a project to improve access to the new Aberdeen South Harbour at Nigg Bay. Working on behalf of the council, CEC will begin ground investigation works at Coast
24/07/2023
Tulloch Homes, part of the Springfield Group, has welcomed seven new apprentices from across Ross-shire and Inverness. With a mix of joinery, plumbing, painting and bricklaying apprentices, the company, with over 95 years' experience in the industry, is supporting local school leavers at the start
24/07/2023
Scottish Water has announced the successful completion of the first phase of sewer flooding prevention project in Stewarton, East Ayrshire. The utility firm has installed a new section of upgraded sewer pipe on David Dale Avenue in Stewarton. Georgina Reid, Scottish Water's corporate affairs manag
21/07/2023
Moray Council has announced the launch of the stage one design tender for the redevelopment of Elgin Town Hall. The scheme is the latest development in the Moray Growth Deal's £31.6m Cultural Quarter project, as the hunt for an experienced design team to lead the redevelopment and extension of Mora
21/07/2023
SELECT has called for "action not more words" to ensure the success of the Scottish Construction Accord and embed the principles of Fair Work for everyone across the sector. Calling for action, Fiona Harper, Director of Employment & Skills at electrical trade association SELECT, said that it is ess
21/07/2023
SSEN Transmission has secured £7.1 million from Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), to advance two pioneering projects. The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) is an Ofgem programme managed in partnership with UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and is designed to drive the innovation needed to transf
21/07/2023
The Scottish Cluster must be given the go-ahead "as soon as possible", First Minister Humza Yousaf has said during a visit to SSE Thermal's Peterhead Power Station. The First Minister (FM) made the call while meeting apprentices and graduates at the power station, which plays a critical role in kee
21/07/2023
IMS Heat Pumps, a family and friends’ business based in Perth and Sheffield, has celebrated its 26th year in operation. Established in 1997, the company has been a driving force in providing top-tier design, installation, commissioning, and service & maintenance for Ground and Air Source Heat Pump
21/07/2023
A total of 87 prestigious International Green Flag Awards have been presented to local authorities and other groups across Scotland, by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful. Recognising the very best of our country's outdoor areas, the International Green Flag Award acts as a benchmark for
21/07/2023
Green Home Systems has celebrated the achievement of taking five prizes at the 2023 Scottish Energy Efficiency Awards. The prestigious awards ceremony took place at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow with entrants and guests attending from across the energy efficiency and renewables sector. The ceremony retu
21/07/2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has announced a public consultation on proposals for the future management of Yair Forest. FLS has proposed a new 10 year Yair Land Management Plan (LMP), outlining the vision for the long-term management of the area. The main management objectives in this plan focu
21/07/2023
Paisley Housing Association has awarded a £1.4 million planned maintenance contract to CCG Asset Management. Some 245 residences in south Paisley are set to benefit from the works package, that involves bathroom replacements. Procured through Procurement For Housing (pfh) Scotland – specialists in
20/07/2023
The Highland Council has unveiled the proposed design plans for the redevelopment of Academy Street at a meeting at Inverness Town House. The meeting was chaired by City Leader, Councillor Ian Brown, to provide further proposal information for stakeholders representing various groups in Inverness i
20/07/2023
North Lanarkshire's strong industrial profile and sizeable property market has seen the region attract more international investment than any other local authority in Scotland over the last two years. According to the council, since 2021, eleven property transactions have been completed to the valu
20/07/2023
Maxi Construction has been awarded five contracts, worth over £4 million, for a number of school alteration and refurbishment works on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council. Maxi has been appointed to deliver classroom alterations at Boroughmuir High School over the summer holiday period, along w
20/07/2023
The Energy Technology Partnership (ETP) has awarded funding to the Angus Rural Mobility Hub to explore the development of green hydrogen for use in the heavy-duty vehicle sector. Led by the University of Dundee, Angus Council and Dalhousie Estates, the study will focus on developing renewable hydro
20/07/2023
Building People has announced new partnerships with the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) to further its mission to improve representation across the built environment. Since 2017, Building People has provi
20/07/2023
The Scottish Government has announced a major investment in the development of outdoor play schemes in deprived areas. The Outdoor Community Play Fund will provide £550,000, to be shared across more than 30 charities providing local outdoor play initiatives for children to expand their projects. T
20/07/2023
Network Rail has announced plans to improve accessibility and provide step-free access to Anniesland station. The programme of works, due to get underway in September, will include the installation of a new lift system at street level on either side of the Great Western Road railway bridge. While
20/07/2023
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has announced that it has signed its first ever sustainability-linked Revolving Credit Facility (RCF). The RCF further reinforces SSEN Distribution's commitment to sustainability in line with its Environmental Action Plan and broader su
20/07/2023
Morris & Spottiswood has announced the appointment of Richard Oldfield as their new Retail Sector Director to support the growth and development of its retail services. Richard has more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry across civil engineering, retail construction, and fitou
20/07/2023
East Lothian Council has secured a grant from the Regeneration Project Development Fund to support the early stages of project development for community groups and organisations. Provided by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and part of the wider 'Levelling Up' agenda, the fund will provide fin
19/07/2023
Montrose Port Authority (MPA) has hosted Angus North and Mearns MSP, Mairi Gougeon, at its site to update her on how the Port is continuing to act as a major support, logistics and service hub for the North Sea energy sector and general cargo markets. During a tour of the facility MPA CEO, Tom Hutc
19/07/2023
The UK government has been urged to support the deployment of long-duration electricity storage, including pumped storage hydro (PSH). In a joint letter sent to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Scottish Renewables and the British Hydropower Association have highlighted that by supporting investment in l
19/07/2023
ScottishPower Renewables has hosted a special 'Meet The Buyer' event in Argyll for supply chain businesses from across Scotland to explore opportunities available on the planned MachairWind offshore windfarm. Organised in conjunction with the DeepWind offshore wind cluster, HIE and Argyll & Bute Co
19/07/2023
The Scottish Government has announced "at least" £60 million to support a national acquisition plan to increase the supply of social and affordable housing. Committing to reducing the number of households living in temporary accommodation, the funding will support councils and registered social lan
19/07/2023
McLaughlin & Harvey has announced the successful completion of the new Woodland View School building in Waterside, Kirkintilloch. Designed by project architect, Norr, the £34.9 million development has been delivered on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council in partnership with Scape Scotland. Whils
19/07/2023
East Lothian Council has unveiled its updated proposal for the redevelopment of the former Herdmanflat hospital site in Haddington. The proposal has been updated following the completion of a three month public consultation, which engaged directly with key local groups. One example of a concern ra
19/07/2023
Edinburgh has been awarded a total of 38 prestigious Green Flag Awards in recognition of being the local authority in Scotland with the highest number of quality parks and greenspaces. Thirty five of the sites are maintained by the Council and the remaining three by the Friends of Corstorphine Hill
19/07/2023
Robertson Construction Eastern (Robertson) has been appointed construction partner to build a new support centre for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families, on behalf of north-east charity, Charlie House. Leading on all construction-based elements, Robertson w
19/07/2023
The Ardrossan Community Development Trust (ACDT) has been awarded a three year funding boost from North Ayrshire Ventures Trust (NAVT), to support community development. This grant programme was developed to enable voluntary, community and social enterprises in North Ayrshire to explore new opportu
19/07/2023
Scottish Gas Network (SGN) has announced the appointment of new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Simon Kilonback. Simon has over 25 years’ experience in senior finance roles, particularly in infrastructure and utility businesses. He was the CFO of Transport for London for 5 years, during which time h
18/07/2023
The UK government has been urged to give the go-ahead for the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project to enable Scotland to ramp up its transition to clean energy. First Minister Humza Yousaf made the call during a visit to Peterhead Power Station. Mr Yousaf said that the Scottish Government
18/07/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has launched a public consultation on how the city can grow sustainably for future communities to be better connected, cleaner, greener and fairer for all. Over the next few months there will be an opportunity to comment on three separate but linked key proposal docume
18/07/2023
Apprenticeships and proper training are vital for the replacement of Scotland's ageing electrical industry workforce. SELECT made the call as it welcomed the publication of the new Labour Market Intelligence (LMI) report issued by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) and funded by industr
18/07/2023
Persimmon Homes has hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new housing development on Dundee's Kingsway, marking the official start of construction works. Robert Patrick, Land Director of Persimmon North Scotland, and Cllr. Mark Flynn, Convenor of Dundee City Development, jointly broke ground for t
18/07/2023
BEAR Scotland has announced two upcoming recruitment events as it aims to fill over 30 new vacancies across South-East Scotland, including Lochgelly, Queensferry, Burghmuir near Linlithgow, Bonnyrigg, Eyemouth and Charlesfield. The trunk road operating company is inviting anyone interested to drop
18/07/2023
The Scottish Partnership for Regeneration in Urban Centres (SPRUCE) initiative has provided major social, economic and environmental benefits over the last decade, creating more than 5,000 jobs across Scotland. The SPRUCE fund, originally set up using the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF),
18/07/2023
Clarkson Offshore & Renewables has announced the official opening of its first new Scottish division, with a new Edinburgh office catering to the specific needs of the renewables offshore construction industry. The Edinburgh office will offer a range of services, including offshore construction con
18/07/2023
Aberdeen has been awarded a total of new Green Flag Awards by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful in recognition of its quality open spaces. The nine flags exceed the seven awarded in 2022, with Westfield Park the recipient of its first flag, and Cove Woodland, managed by the Cove Woodlan
18/07/2023
SSE Renewables and the Coire Glas project has help Kilchuimen Academy in Fort Augustus buy new strips and jackets with a donation of £1,500. The donation is part of SSE Renewables commitment to supporting a diverse range of community projects in the Scottish Highlands. Coire Glas is a hydro pumped
18/07/2023
SSEN Transmission, SSE Renewables and Orbital Marine Power has backed an initiative to support young people from schools across Orkney and Shetland in STEM Celebration Events, organised by SCDI's Young Engineers and Science Club (YESC). The Shetland event was delivered through funding from SSEN Tra
17/07/2023
Work has been completed on two housing developments in Falkirk. Falkirk Council has handed over the keys to the new energy efficient homes in a £4.6 million project at Persia Court, Bainsford, consisting of 19 new homes, and a £4.5m project at Torwood which has 24 new homes. Both of these proje
17/07/2023
Work is to start on the final phase on a £1.1 million heritage project at Preston Tower in Prestonpans. The final stage of the project involves the installation of an external staircase to allow public access to the inside of the tower for the first time in over 40 years. Consent from Historic Envi
17/07/2023
Moray Council has handed over an area of land in Elgin is ready for new allotments for residents. The council handed over ground at Pinefield to the Elgin Allotment Association which has taken on management responsibilities for the site. The Elgin Allotment Association currently runs a successful
17/07/2023
The Ayrshire Roads Alliance has announced it is to carry out road resurfacing works on Old Mill Road (A735) in Kilmarnock. The works are proposed to start on Sunday 6 August 2023 and will continue for up to 10 days excluding the weekend of 12 and 13 August. The road closure will be carried out und
17/07/2023
Energy regulator Ofgem has given the go-ahead for a new transmission link in Orkney. The approval follows Ofgem's public consultation on the proposals for Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project and the need for an electricity link from Orkney to the Scottish mainland. To approve the 'Needs Case' for
17/07/2023
Preparatory works have commenced on the first phase to transform the beachfront as part of the Beach Masterplan, Aberdeen City Council has confirmed. Security hoarding has been erected around the former beach leisure centre for site safety before the main demolishing works start later in the Autumn
14/07/2023
Maxi Construction has scooped a contract, worth over £1 million, from Glasgow Caledonian University for refurbishment works at its city-centre student accommodation site, Caledonian Court. The fast-track project for the refurbishment of three blocks of student accommodation includes new kitchen and
14/07/2023
Contractors are to repair a damaged culvert on the A986 'Harray Road' in Orkney. Orkney Island Council (OIC) is reminding motorists the road will be closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week (17, 18, 19 July). The closure will be between Grimeston Road and Refuge Corner and will affect al
14/07/2023
SSE Energy Solutions is to install Scotland's most powerful electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Dundee. The Myrekirk roundabout site will feature a total of 24 ultra-rapid charging bays with a total capacity of almost two and a half megawatts. Eight of the bays will be powered by 360-kilowatt ch
14/07/2023
Springfield Properties has appointed Iain Logan as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr Logan, aged 49, has served as interim CFO of the company since 13 March 2023 having previously held the positions of Finance Director and Group Financial Controller over the last three years. In these roles, Mr Log
14/07/2023
Home Fix Scotland, part of the River Clyde Homes Group, has awarded Paisley-based contractor JR Scaffold Services, a division of the JR Group, an initial two-year deal to supply ad-hoc scaffolding services across Inverclyde. The firm will support Home Fix Scotland with supplying, erecting and disma
14/07/2023
A charity which aims to alleviate food poverty and social isolation is set to expand its operation after West Dunbartonshire Council agreed a long term let of a community facility. Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels (OKFP) is relocating to the village's Napier Hall with plans to extend and enhance the bui
13/07/2023
Significant progress has been made at a new £9 million housing development in Govan town centre. CCG (Scotland) is on-site working on behalf of Trust Housing Association at Langlands Road, neighbouring Govan Cross Shopping Centre, where 46, one and two-bedroom amenity flats are being delivered for
13/07/2023
Persimmon Homes has submitted plans to develop over 220 energy-efficient homes at a site in Broich Road, Crieff, north Scotland. The new housing development will deliver millions of pounds of investment in the local community and create more than 160 new jobs, if approved by Perth and Kinross Counc
13/07/2023
Construction firm GRAHAM has commenced works at iQ Student Accommodation's purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Bath Street, Glasgow. The iQ Student Accommodation complex, located at 225 Bath Street, will replace a vacant 1970's office block which has now been demolished. Desig
13/07/2023
West Lothian Council has confirmed that £164 million is to be invested over the next five years towards the creation and acquisition of new council homes and the ongoing maintenance of quality standards across existing housing stock. Within the updated Housing Capital Investment Programme 2023/24 t
13/07/2023
Aberdeenshire Council hosted a visit to Fraserburgh where Scottish Government Minister Joe FitzPatrick was given an overview of significant regeneration and conservation efforts before a walking tour of the town centre. Following his arrival at Faithlie Centre, Saltoun Square, the Minister heard ab
13/07/2023
High levels of blue-green algae have been identified at Clatto Reservoir in Dundee. Until the all clear is given people are being asked to avoid contact with the water and keep their pets away. Blue-green algae are tiny organisms which develop naturally in lochs, ponds, reservoirs, rivers and in
11/07/2023
CCG (Scotland) has welcomed the news that five of their projects have been named finalists in the 2023 Inside Housing Development Awards. Cromdale Square – designed by Grant Murray Architects in collaboration with HOOS Developments and delivered on behalf of Linthouse Housing Association – comprise
11/07/2023
Network Rail has submitted a planning application for further accessibility improvement works for Kingussie Station. A new footbridge and lifts have been proposed for the station to improve accessibility for those users with reduced mobility, and those travelling with luggage, prams or bikes. The
11/07/2023
SSEN Transmission has announced a public consultation on proposed electricity transmission infrastructure works in Forfar. The project is part of a major upgrade of the electrical transmission system across Great Britain which is required to help deliver UK and Scottish Government climate change ta
11/07/2023
Scottish Water has announced a major investment in a second project to help prevent sewer flooding in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire. From Monday 17 July work will begin to install a new sewer pipe along parts of Queen Street, across King Street and into the car park of the Cander Centre. The five-
11/07/2023
The Outer Hebrides Community Led Local Development Local Action Group has announced the launch of this years Design Grant funding stream, following the recent sign-off of its 2023/24 Community Led Vision. The Design Grant is a revenue fund, aimed at enabling successful applicants to lever in furthe
11/07/2023
Commercial real estate firm Ryden has announced the appointment of Stuart Low as a new Investment Partner in Glasgow. Formerly head of the Capital Markets Team at Graham + Sibbald since November 2019, Stuart boasts an impressive track record advising on the sale and acquisition of some of Scotland'
10/07/2023
A delegation of leading engineers from around the world has unveiled a special plaque on Union Chain Bridge to mark the bridge as an 'International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark'. The 202-year-old structure, connecting Scotland and England, is the oldest vehicle suspension bridge in the world
10/07/2023
A grant funding scheme of £20 million has been announced to support local authorities, universities and arm's-length external organisations to decarbonise their buildings. Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Fund will replace the existing Scottish Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme, which has
10/07/2023
The outline business case for the development of a new replacement for University Hospital Monklands has been approved by the Scottish government. North Lanarkshire Council's proposed Monklands Replacement Project will now move forward to the development of a full business case. The development of
10/07/2023
Aberdeen City Council has approved updated design plans for the development of a new segregated cycle and bus lane on Union Street, as part of the City Centre Masterplan. The members of the Urgent Business Committee approved a report which outlined how the new design was reached after consultation
10/07/2023
Orbex has announced plans to expand its facilities in both Scotland and Denmark, in preparation for the launch of its Prime rocket. The UK-based spaceflight company is adding an extra 1,500 square metres of factory and office space to its existing 4,750 square metre estate in Forres, Scotland and C
10/07/2023
Threesixty Architecture has been appointed by the Highland Council for the development of a town centre masterplan for Fort William. The new Masterplan development is a collaboration between the Highland Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Lochaber Chamber of Commerce. The addition
10/07/2023
Perth and Kinross Council has announced that applications are now open for the 2023-24 Nature Restoration Fund (NRF), which aims to address the biodiversity crisis and its causes - habitat loss and fragmentation, and invasive species. The funding for Community Greenspace allows for outstanding wor
10/07/2023
Fife Council has identified the cause of persistent flooding near Iron Bridge in Leven. The council's roads maintenance service department has been investigating the cause of flooding at the entrances to the wastewater treatment plant and the timber works on Elm Park. Engineers have discovered tha
10/07/2023
Etex has announced the successful acquisition of Stirling's insulation producer Superglass, as it extends its European footprint for sustainable insulation beyond its existing presence with glass mineral wool and extruded polystyrene manufacturer URSA. Superglass Insulation Ltd is a top three playe
10/07/2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has hosted more than 100 state foresters from across Europe for a conference on managing forestry challenges. FLS hosted the annual European State Forest Association(EUSTAFOR) conference in Inverness and the Cairngorms with the theme of the conference being, 'Workin
07/07/2023
SSEN has announced a £10.6 million programme of upgrade works for Borden and Alton, set to benefit over 30,000 homes and businesses. The next stage of this significant network upgrade will result in some temporary traffic management to enable safe working in the following locations: • Mill Chase R
07/07/2023
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has committed to continuing with the Scottish heat of the UK Plant Operator of the Year 2023 competition, despite an announcement from official organisers of the cancellation of the event. SPOA and sponsors of the Scottish heat had said that they were "i
07/07/2023
hub South East Scotland has announced that the replacement Galashiels Academy school building project will proceed to the construction phase following the conclusion of the planning, design and procurement stages of the project. The new state-of-the-art school will see the creation of a modern and
07/07/2023
North Ayrshire Council has published its newly-approved Local Housing Strategy, which outlines the council's priorities for tackling housing issues in the area over the next five years. The document, which will cover the years 2023–2028, sets out the Council's wide-ranging ambitions in diverse area
07/07/2023
Falkirk Council has invested an additional £7.5 million across the region's road network and infrastructure over the past three years. This substantial investment has led to an increase in the length of the resurfaced roads, improving driving conditions across Falkirk. Resurfacing work is carried
07/07/2023
A £1.36 million programme of repair and conservation works on Aberdeen's historic museum, Tolbooth, has gotten underway. The roof repairs and parapet works to the Tolbooth, which is a historically important asset for the city and one of the city's oldest buildings, will protect the Grade A-listed s
07/07/2023
Pick Everard has announced a new key appointment to accelerate its Scottish growth opportunities and service capabilities. New director of structural engineering, Andy Gotts, joins the partnership with more than 25 years of experience in consultancy-based roles, with a solid decade of these operati
07/07/2023
Barratt Developments Scotland has announced charitable donations totalling £50,000 to support individuals living with cancer and families impacted by food inequality. The developer, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, have chosen five charities from across Scotland to receive funds
06/07/2023
SSE has announced a major milestone in the ongoing development of Viking Wind Farm, with the successful installation of the project's 52nd Vestas V117 turbines. Once complete and operation, Viking's 103 turbines will operate in the 4.3 MW power mode and generate up to 443MW of wind-powered electric
06/07/2023
Maxi Construction has been awarded a place on Scotland Excel's Property Maintenance and Refurbishment Framework. The Livingston-based contractor has been appointed to Lot 15 Multi Trades, the 2-year framework, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, is available to all local authorities, h
06/07/2023
Campaigning trade association, SELECT, has welcomed the announcement of a new two-year pay agreement for Scotland's electricians. From January 2024, rates of pay for electricians, apprentices and adult trainees will increase by 7%, to be followed by a further 5% increase in 2025. The new wage agre
06/07/2023
The £1.5 million Lochgilphead Front Green transformation project has been named a Gold Award winner in the public realm and landscaping category at the Scottish Design Awards. Led by design consultants Erz, the project resulted in transforming the area to include a new play park and additional seat
06/07/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced that two housing developments, previously put on hold due to high costs in the construction sector, are now 'back on track' after a value engineering review identified project savings. The council's Finance and Resources Committee approved the relaunch of the dev
06/07/2023
CCG (Scotland) is continuing a large-scale programme of maintenance works in East Kilbride, on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council. CCG has been working with the council since autumn-2022 and has so far completed the installation of 835 enhanced door sets, supporting 339 residences, to four high-ri
06/07/2023
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has been awarded ISO 14001 certification, in recognition of enhanced and improved environmental performance. The certification is part of a suite of international standards developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation
06/07/2023
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has welcomed news that two supported residential developments have been named winners at this year's Scottish Design Awards. North Gate, a multi-prize-winning project consisting of 31 units comprising of 1 and 2-bedroom flats for social rent, received the GOLD award for Affordab
05/07/2023
SSE Renewables has announced that it has joined OCEaN – a coalition of European NGOs, offshore wind developers, and Transmission System Operators (TSOs). The coalition is collaborating to ensure that the deployment of offshore wind is balanced with the need to protect and enhance marine ecosystems
05/07/2023
SP Energy Networks has been awarded a £10 million contract to create a UK first, 'digital twin' of the country's electricity model, that will model and test digital solutions to managing increased electricity demand on its real-life counterpart. Using AI and state of the art technology, ENSIGN (ENe
05/07/2023
The UK government has been urged to make urgent changes to their annual power auction – Contracts for Difference (CfDs) – with three energy trade associations, Scottish Renewables, RenewableUK and Energy UK, making a number of key recommendations. In a joint letter sent to the Secretary of State fo
05/07/2023
A new subsea electricity superhighway project along the east coast of the UK has taken a major step forward, following the announcement of a new joint venture agreement between SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission. The 'Eastern Green Link 2' (EGL2) project will see the creat
05/07/2023
Robertson Homes has announced the successful acquisition of the former Rosslynee Hospital site in Roslin, Midlothian. The purchase of the 16.8 acre site will see Robertson Homes build 121 new four, five and six-bedroom executive homes as part of Oakridge Group's wider St. Margarets Village masterpl
05/07/2023
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced an award of £395,000 for the development of new business units on the Island of Tiree in Argyll, one of Scotland's most rural communities. The £1.19m project, by Tiree Community Enterprise Limited, is expected to result in the creation of three n
05/07/2023
The Scottish Government has announced new grant funding to support crofters with high energy costs and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Through an extension to the Croft House Grant, crofters can now apply for grants of up to £38,000 towards the costs of home improvements which will he
05/07/2023
Scottish Water and Morrison Construction have announced the successful delivery of an upgraded water main to serve the village of Dores at the north-eastern end of Loch Ness. The project saw just under 3 kilometres of water main replaced, extending from Aldourie Primary School to Dores, as well wit
04/07/2023
Cumbernauld based AmcoGiffen has been selected as the main contractor to rebuild the fire-damaged Troon station. The firm was appointed by Network Rail. The £5 million investment will see the company lead on the reinstatement of the platform one building in a way that is sympathetic to the histor
04/07/2023
Clark Contracts has been selected for a £300 million Property Maintenance and Refurbishment Framework. The firm was appointed by Scotland Excel. The framework will run until June 2025 with the option to extend it until 2027. The framework will cover a range of repair, maintenance, and refurbishme
04/07/2023
Kingdom Housing Association has welcomed a range of invited guests to the Association's annual site tour, showcasing new projects and recently completed developments in the East Neuk of Fife. Kingdom Chair Linda Leslie and Group Chief Executive Tom Barclay greeted Board members, tenants, staff, sta
04/07/2023
Argyll and Bute Council has given the go-ahead to a development plan that paves the way to a Heritage Regeneration Scheme for Tarbert. The scheme will see historic buildings restored, traditional skills training and potential housing opportunities explored. The council secured funding from Histori
04/07/2023
A new £18 million community hub in Wishaw has been awarded top of class in the Scottish Design Awards 2023 after winning the Education Building or Project category and taking home the highly prestigious Grand Prix in Architecture award. Multidisciplinary design practice, BDP, was presented the awar
04/07/2023
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and sponsors of the Scottish heat of the UK Plant Operator of The Year 2023 competition are incredibly disappointed to learn of the sudden cancellation of the event just last week. However, our commitment stands and the SPOA, without any support or fund
03/07/2023
Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, has been awarded the contract for the transport and installation of the foundations and inner-array cables for the East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm – set to be the second largest in the world. East Anglia THREE – located in the Southern North Sea, 69 kilometre
03/07/2023
Have you got a big idea that could have a positive impact on the construction industry? The Industry Impact Fund could be just what you need to turn that idea into a reality. Launched alongside the Construction Industry Training Board's (CITB) Business Plan for 2023-24 earlier this year, the innova
03/07/2023
Argyll and Bute Council has approved funding of £445,000 for a major new housing development on Colonsay. The council approved the funding through the Strategic Housing Fund for Colonsay Community Development Company (CCDC) to progress an affordable housing development at Scalasaig. The agreement b
03/07/2023
Springfield Properties has challenged Stirling Council on the "considerable delays" by planning officials to progress housing at Durieshill. At a recent council meeting, Springfield Chairman, Sandy Adam, appealed for answers, bringing an eight-foot figure of a snail to highlight the speed at whic
03/07/2023
The Highland Council has agreed a new local authority's Net Zero Strategy, with councillors reinforcing the importance of making progress and agreeing several recommendations to ensure effective governance arrangements were in place to build and deliver the Net Zero strategy and action plan. Member
03/07/2023
UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham will return this autumn, for its ninth year, with a 'call to action' for the sector to set its own agenda rather than wait for the government to respond. The UK's largest event for the built environment, registration is now live for UKCW Birmingham, which will
