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Scotland Construction News Archive for January 2024
31/01/2024
Avant Homes has commenced construction work on the final of over 80 family homes on an 8.7-acre site at its £53m Highstonehall development in Hamilton. This represents the third and final phase of the development which, once complete, will comprise 197 of the housebuilder's practically designed, e
31/01/2024
Balfour Beatty has been appointed by Hub South East to deliver two new primary schools, valued at £43 million, in East Lothian, Scotland. Balfour Beatty will be responsible for the design and construction of the two new primary schools, located in Craighall and Blindwells, which will house state-of
31/01/2024
Sanctuary Scotland has completed the final phase of its Donside Village regeneration in Aberdeen, providing a further 61 new homes for local people. Overall, the £42 million development has delivered a total of 265 new homes, with a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments including 144 avail
31/01/2024
Members of the public are being urged to give their views on how climate change is currently impacting Scotland. A newly-launched public consultation is also seeking views on how to protect and restore nature, improve green spaces in local areas and help prepare businesses for both the risks and th
31/01/2024
East Renfrewshire Council has repaired almost 12,500 potholes in its target timeframe over the past two years. In 2022/23, the council repaired 7,161 potholes, with 98.4% of repairs completed within target timescales. Already this financial year, 5,282 potholes have been repaired, with the number
31/01/2024
Renewable energy technologies generated the equivalent of 113% of Scotland's overall electricity consumption in 2022 according to new statistics released by the Scottish Government. Responding, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: "These record-breaking figures are a major mil
31/01/2024
East Lothian Council has announced that some disused buildings in Musselburgh and Wallyford are available to buy. The council is keen to explore whether there is community interest in purchasing or being involved in the future running of the buildings. The buildings are: • The former Wallyford Co
31/01/2024
Moray Council has updated its long-term empty properties relief. The council improved its local policy on relief from the levy of the 100% Additional Council Tax Charge to incentivise owners to bring empty properties back into use. Once properties have been unoccupied for more than 12 months, a 10
30/01/2024
Edinburgh-based developers Whiteburn Projects has received positive endorsement of its plans for the regeneration of the former March Street Mill, in Peebles. Its proposals are recommended for approval at the Scottish Borders Council’s Planning and Building Standards February 2024 Committee. The
30/01/2024
A public consultation has been launched seeking local views on a strategy for housing in Orkney, which aims to see up to 1035 homes being built in Orkney over the next ten years. The strategy has been developed by Orkney's multi-agency Housing Market Partnership and sets out the priorities and acti
30/01/2024
Shetland Islands Council is seeking views on the new Shetland Energy Strategy. The development of the strategy has been Council-led and aligns with, and builds on, other place-based strategies such as the Shetland Partnership Plan. The strategy covers all aspects of energy transition including e
30/01/2024
Glasgow has designated an additional 82 hectares of land as Local Nature Reserves to benefit city wildlife and residents. The city's flora and fauna will receive a much needed boost in 2024 as Glasgow City Council extends existing Local Nature Reserves and creates new ones. Almost 82ha more land w
30/01/2024
Bold plans have been proposed for Edinburgh's future streets. Our Future Streets – a circulation plan for Edinburgh, will be debated at Transport and Environment Committee on Thursday, 01 February. It sets out an approach to how space is allocated on the city's streets, focusing on neighbourhoods,
30/01/2024
A public consultation has launched on the first draft Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and accompanying five-year Delivery Plan (2024-2029) for the Scottish Borders The draft strategy outlines the long-term plan to make heating more eco-friendly in buildings across the region and t
30/01/2024
Over £200,000 of funding has been given the go-ahead for local community groups in Renfrewshire to deliver innovative and sustainable projects that will enhance where they live. Six community groups were successful in their applications to Renfrewshire Council's Sustainable Communities Fund and wil
30/01/2024
West Lothian Council has refused permission for a 3.14 hectare site, known locally as the Veterans Nature Reserve, which sits between Napier Avenue and Academy Place. The reasons for refusal were given as: adverse impact on the residential amenity of the surrounding residents; significant over-deve
29/01/2024
Network Rail has announced a programme of £11.2 million investment works at Dunblane Station, with new signals installation works set to get underway. At the same time a four-month programme to maintain the footbridge and lifts at the station will get underway. Engineers will commission and test
29/01/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council is set to consider a new approach to the future design of the city's streets to create a more connected, welcoming environment. Our Future Streets – a circulation plan for Edinburgh, will be debated at Transport and Environment Committee on Thursday (1 February). It se
29/01/2024
SSE Renewables has announced the first public consultation on the proposed Ossian Wind Farm in Array. On completion, Ossian will be one of the largest floating offshore wind farms in the world, producing up to 3.6GW of renewable energy – enough to power up to 6 million homes annually. Occupy
29/01/2024
Dundee City Council has announced that the next phase of the Tay Road Bridge works will get underway in February, with access enabling and refurbishment works. The bridgehead roundabout and B946 "splitter island" will be adapted to allow a left hand turn off the bridge when the second phase of brid
29/01/2024
Aberdeenshire Council has placed Banff Bridge at the top of their workbank prioritisation programme after serious structural issues were discovered during investigations. Councillors on the Infrastructure Services Committee heard that essential scour remedial and preventative works are required imm
29/01/2024
The Cairngorms National Park Authority Planning Committee has approved a number of applications that support tourism projects and new housing. A farm shop, café and staff accommodation project at Logie Coldstone has been approved, despite planning officers recommending it for refusal on the grounds
29/01/2024
Renfrewshire Council's Planning and Climate Change Policy Board has granted planning permission for the construction of a new state-of-the-art Paisley Grammar School Community Campus. The council approved the development on vacant land near Renfrew Road in Paisley. Construction work is expected to
29/01/2024
Renfrewshire Council has approved funding of more than £200,000 for local community groups to deliver innovative and sustainable projects that will enhance where they live. Six community groups were successful in their applications to the Council's Sustainable Communities Fund and will now be award
29/01/2024
Orkney Council has launched a public consultation on a proposed new housing strategy, which aims to see up to 1035 homes being built in the region over the next ten years The strategy has been developed by Orkney's multi-agency Housing Market Partnership and sets out the priorities and actions requ
29/01/2024
The JR Group has announced the successful completion of the initial stage of a vigorous carbon auditing process, as it continues its journey to carbon neutrality. The leading building and construction firm joined forces with carbon partner Auditel in 2023, in a bid to move towards becoming a more c
26/01/2024
Renewable technologies generated the equivalent of 113% of Scotland's overall electricity consumption in 2022, new statistics have shown. This is the highest recorded to date, and a 26 percentage point increase compared to 2021. The Scottish Government is taking action to scale up renewable techno
26/01/2024
BE-ST has made a "significance positive impact" on Scotland's construction and built environment sectors throughout 2023, according to their latest Impact Report. The annual impact report reveals that across 46 projects BE-ST has supported the generation of over £4 million of additional revenues fo
26/01/2024
Renfrewshire Council has approved a planning application for a new high school development on vacant land in Paisley. Construction work is expected to begin in spring, with the school expected to be ready to open in summer 2026. The new school will: • offer outdoor facilities not possible on the c
26/01/2024
North Ayrshire Council is supporting the Isle of Arran's bid for UNESCO Geopark status through the Community Investment Fund. With an ambitious two-year plan, Arran Geopark has appointed a Project Director to help develop and implement the Geopark's development plan. This was made possible when th
26/01/2024
Moray Council has approved Capital Project spending of almost £50 million during 2024/25. The decision sits against a backdrop of almost £15m of savings to be made over the next two years and covers works such as £3.8m for the learning estate, including spend on the new Forres Academy; £3.5m for ro
26/01/2024
West Dunbartonshire Council has announced a plan to install environmental sensors, aimed at eradicating damp and mould, are to be installed in more than 10,000 council homes. The technology works by tracking data on air quality, humidity and other environmental factors, with the Council able to use
25/01/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved plans for a 267-bed purpose-built student accommodation building (PBSA) in Edinburgh, brought forward by Vita Group. The council's Development Management sub committee approved plans for the new Vita Student residence at New Waverley North, part of the £24
25/01/2024
The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) – a collaboration between Government and industry - has unveiled a 'Transformation Action Plan' for the Scottish construction sector. The Plan includes visions for reforming construction procurement, improving quality, moving towards net zero and fair work, i
25/01/2024
A number of Scottish construction businesses have joined forces to deliver a key initiative designed to encourage youngsters to explore a career in the industry. The Build Your Future programme has been organised by the West Lothian Construction Forum and will see 60 pupils from second and third ye
25/01/2024
Network Rail has announced a programme of works at eight stations on the West Highland Line. Helensburgh Upper, Ardlui, Roy Bridge, Garelochhead, Arrochar and Tarbet, Crianlarich, Bridge of Orchy and Tulloch stations will all benefit from the £1.7m investment on the route. Funded by the Scottish G
25/01/2024
Scottish Renewables' annual Offshore Wind Conference has been officially opened by First Minister, Humza Yousaf. In his opening address, the First Minister spoke of the Scottish Government's commitment to being a partner with the offshore wind industry to "unleash its potential for every single per
25/01/2024
East Lothian Council has approved a new outline design of the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme. Incorporating community feedback obtained through extensive engagement, the outline design is focused on reducing flood risk using established and evidence-based techniques, while retaining the town's
25/01/2024
Argyll and Bute Council has announced that a proposed travel route linking Rosneath with the Castle Caravan Park is progressing to the second design stage, following the conclusion of a public consultation. The proposed route will offer further opportunities to walk, cycle and wheel in the local ar
25/01/2024
SELECT has called on its members who work with solar PV (SPV) and electrical energy storage systems (EESS) to take part in a new consultation on the sector. BSE Skills Ltd – of which SELECT is a leading member – has been contracted to research and develop a suite of technical National Occupational
25/01/2024
BEAR Scotland completed an £18 million programme of improvement works from October to December, 2023 on the North West Trunk Road network between planned maintenance, routine maintenance, bridge and road safety schemes delivered on behalf of Transport Scotland. A whole range of projects have been u
25/01/2024
ScottishPower has announced the appointment of The Union as its new lead creative agency following a competitive pitch. The three-year partnership launches as ScottishPower steps up its efforts to encourage consumers and businesses to adopt greener technology amid the UK's drive to Net Zero emissio
24/01/2024
First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced new strategic investment to unlock Scotland's green energy revolution. The First Minister confirmed that three projects have been invited to move to Stage 2 of the Strategic Investment Model (SIM) process, in a significant milestone for Scotland's offshore
24/01/2024
The Scottish Government has announced more than £1 million for ten projects designed to highlight good practice in tackling coastal erosion, as part of the Coastal Change Adaptation Programme. Due to be delivered in 2024-25, the projects cover eight local authority areas and include plans to enhanc
24/01/2024
Highland and Island Enterprise (HIE) has announced funding of more than £25,000 for a project to increase electricity supply and reduce emissions on west coast island, Isle of Muck. The HIE funding is being used to replace and upgrade high voltage transformers and other associated equipment to enab
24/01/2024
SEC Scotland has announced the expansion of its senior management team, with Neil Robertson appointed as their new Contracts Manager. Neil joins the team a qualified electrical engineer with over 30 years' experience in the electrical industry. His expertise varies from Approved Electrician, Projec
24/01/2024
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has announced the successful completion of a new affordable housing development in Bilston, on behalf of Melville Housing Association. Located within Phase 2 of Taylor Wimpey's Pentland Green development, the mix of two and three bedroom homes, as well as one and two bed
24/01/2024
The Highland Council has announced that a total of 17 projects have been selected to be supported by the Community Regeneration Fund totalling £445,001.80 from a total of £540,708.21 awarded for the Lochaber Area. Community Regeneration Funding is an umbrella term for funding streams available for
24/01/2024
South Lanarkshire Council has announced a new public consultation the future of Biggar Public Park and leisure caravan facilities. The consultation will take place on Monday 29 January and Tuesday 30 January at Biggar Municipal Hall. It will last from 2pm to 7pm each day. The consultation will be
24/01/2024
Argyll and Bute Council has unveiled new design proposals for an active travel route between Dunoon and Hunters Quay. The proposed route will make it easier and safer to walk, cycle and wheel for residents and visitors. A new public consultation will run from Monday 29 January to Friday 23 Februar
24/01/2024
Angus Council has been awarded Scottish Government funding of £440,000 to support its efforts to to combat coastal erosion at Montrose. The funding is a share of £1.05m from the Coastal Change Adaptation Programme, and forms part of £12m committed for coastal change adaptation during this Scottish
24/01/2024
Perth and Kinross Council has announced the appointment of Hadden Group to replace 20 chalets on a permanent Gypsy Traveller site near Perth. Following a tender process, Perthshire based construction company, Hadden Group will take the project through to completion. The Double Dykes site is to be
23/01/2024
Network Rail has announced that a major construction project in East Kilbride, expected to take 16-months to complete, with begin on 05 February 2024. The new station building will be a key milestone in the East Kilbride Enhancement project and is part of a wider £139.8m investment at the centre of
23/01/2024
SSEN Transmission have announced the appointment of RJ McLeod to a multi-million-pound contract to deliver public road improvements, that are required to enable the delivery of key components for the proposed Fort Augustus to Skye 132kV Reinforcement Project. These road improvements will also enha
23/01/2024
East Lothian Council has announced that Heron Brothers have been appointed to construct the new Edinburgh Innovation Hub, a joint venture between the Council and Queen Margaret University (QMU). Planning permission was granted in September last year for the 7,200 sqm Innovation Hub, that will be a
23/01/2024
West Dunbartonshire Council has called on businesses across the region to submit project funding bids as part of the £160million Glasgow City Region Investment Zone. The programme which was announced last year took a major step forward this week with an open call launched for eligible businesses to
23/01/2024
The Highland Council has announced the allocation of funding to successful applicants to the Nairnshire Community Regeneration Fund. The successful applicants were the Nairn Improvement Community Enterprise (NICE) (who secured £11,000 for their TeamHamish Nairn Links Regeneration project) and Nairn
23/01/2024
Scottish Borders Council is seeking input on the proposed future development of the Berwickshire Coastal Path. The council has launched a short survey to gather the views of the public, landowners and local organisations. The 30-mile long path follows the coastline from Cockburnspath to Berwick-up
23/01/2024
Inverclyde Council has announced the start of works on a new active travel route through Gourock train station. The council is leading the project in partnership with Network Rail and Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), with funding from the Scottish Government, administered through Sustra
23/01/2024
Fife Council is seeking input on the development of a new Active Travel Strategy and Action Plan for the region that will set out the long term vision for a high-quality network of routes that enable people to walk, wheel, and cycle more easily and safely in and around communities. The network will
23/01/2024
East Ayrshire Councillors have joined forces to call for an urgent summit with Scottish ministers to discuss planning restrictions imposed by SEPA, which would significantly impact on future developments in the area. Members raised concerns at a meeting of Cabinet in response to the Scottish Govern
23/01/2024
Dundee City Council is seeking input on the proposed concepts for a new footbridge over the railway at Magdalen Green, after the council secured Sustrans Places for Everyone funding for the next stages of design for a new structure. The existing bridge is reaching the end of its life, and the coun
22/01/2024
The UK's green transition could be at risk if skills programmes are not ramped up across the private sector, according to new research by Economist Impact and ScottishPower parent company Iberdrola. A majority (71%) of business leaders agree green skills will be the most important driver, yet just
22/01/2024
SSEN Transmission has announced a series of 'Meet the Buyer' events ahead of the start of construction works on five new electricity substations as part of the 275kV Argyll electricity reinforcement project throughout the county. Plans for five new substations are underway in Argyll to help support
22/01/2024
Avant Homes West Scotland has started construction on a £72m, 280 new home multi-tenure development in Armadale, West Lothian. Called Honeyman Park and located off West Main Street, the 17-acre development will comprise a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom practically designed, energy effi
22/01/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking input on the development of a long-term plan for decarbonising heat in buildings and improving energy efficiency. With a public consultation due to close on 03 March, the Council has called on city residents to share their views on the Edinburgh Local Heat a
22/01/2024
Inch Cape Wind has announced that civil engineering contractor, Careys, is set to start work at the brownfield site of the former Cockenzie coal-fired power station on the East Lothian coast, as the next phase of the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm substation construction gets underway. Contracted by
22/01/2024
Urban developers and land professionals have been urged to take part in a project help shape the way places are created for better population health. The research programme, run by six universities including the University of Stirling and University of Bristol, is looking for people with a strong
22/01/2024
Clark Contracts has celebrated the retirement of former Director, Iain Blair, after 30 years with the business. A qualified Quantity Surveyor, Iain started his career in the industry in 1981, joining Clark Contracts as Commercial Manager in 1995 and became a Director in 2002. In one of his roles a
22/01/2024
Morrison Construction's Building Highland business has been awarded an £11.7m contract to deliver the Royal Dornoch Golf Club's new clubhouse project. Morrison Construction will deliver a new slate and stone built clubhouse over three levels, including a pro-shop, restaurant and bar, as well as loc
22/01/2024
Perth-based Heat Pump installation company, IMS Heat Pumps Ltd have achieved a significant milestone by becoming a Which? Trusted Trader after meeting the stringent criteria of the prestigious consumer organisation, Which?. IMS Heat Pumps Ltd are one of the UK’s leading specialist installers of Gro
22/01/2024
The Scottish Government has announced the introduction of new legislation to enable councils to increase their affordable housing stock without having to pay a tax on additional properties. Under changes to the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS), paid as part of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax
19/01/2024
Falkirk Council, though its contractor Cireco, is now converting an average of 2000 tonnes of waste a month into electricity at the Earls Gate Energy Centre in Grangemouth. The process enables energy to be extracted from materials at very high temperatures, and allows any metals present to be reco
19/01/2024
Work is continuing to develop plans for a new road which aims to create new business opportunities and reduce congestion in Bishopbriggs. It is the most westerly of the choices, running north from Lochgrog Roundabout, east of HMP Low Moss, and connecting to the existing road network at Crosshill R
19/01/2024
Riverside has appointed Paul Dolan as the Group's new Chief Executive. Paul's appointment follows the announcement last September that Carol Matthews, current Chief Executive of Riverside, will be retiring this year. Paul was appointed following a rigorous competitive process, clearly demonstrati
19/01/2024
Restoration work is continuing on a landmark fountain in West Lothian. The work is taking place on the McLagan Fountain in Bathgate's Steelyard, which has stood in the town since 1878. The project to blast clean, repair then repaint the fountain is expected to be completed by the end of January, w
19/01/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council is set to undertake enhancements to the most extensive network of roads and pavements within a single financial year, facilitated by an additional £11 million in capital investment. The extra investment was agreed in the February 2023 budget. Around 420,000m² of road
19/01/2024
East Lothian Council members are to consider the developed Outline Design for the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme. It is expected that they will then determine the next steps for the project on 23 January. The Outline Design has been in development for over a period of four years. Due to the C
19/01/2024
A new round of funding has been allocated to help retailers in Stirling revitalise shop frontages and signs. Stirling Council has allocated £70,000 to Go Forth Stirling Business Improvement District to help local business owners make a bold entrance into 2024. It is part of a £445,000 package of f
19/01/2024
Legislation allowing councils to increase their affordable housing stock without having to pay a tax on additional properties has been introduced in the Scottish Parliament. Under changes to the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS), paid as part of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, the length of
18/01/2024
Construction work has commenced on a new housing development in North Ayrshire. Ground preparations are under way at the site of the former St Mary's Primary School site in Largs, following some early preparatory works. A total of 26 new homes will be built on the site, which will be a natural ext
18/01/2024
Ampyr Solar Europe has submitted plans to develop a new solar farm and energy storage facility near Newton. The company aims to build the 120 acre facility on a farm site south of Newton. The development will consist of 82,500 panels, which Ampyr have described as being able to supply the electric
18/01/2024
Building work has started on two new council house developments in the Garnock Valley, North Ayrshire. A total of 14 new homes will be built across four sites at Laburnum Avenue, Beith, and Newhouse Drive, Kilbirnie. The previous flatted blocks were demolished after being identified for improvemen
18/01/2024
Work is now complete on a new road and causeway scheme in Greenock. Public and private sector partners recently came together to celebrate the completion of the project. The new road and causeway have been designed to open up Garvel Island, assisting the existing businesses in that area with bette
18/01/2024
Glasgow has officially assigned an extra 82 hectares of land as Local Nature Reserves, aiming to enhance the well-being of both urban wildlife and residents. The city's flora and fauna will receive a much needed boost in 2024 as Glasgow City Council extends existing Local Nature Reserves and create
18/01/2024
South Ayrshire Council is to increase rents by 4.5% each year for the next three years. The increase, which will be effective from 21 March 2024 means tenants will see an average increase of less than £3.70 per week over the coming year. The rise takes into account feedback from tenants received
17/01/2024
East Ayrshire Council has granted planning permission for the development of an Eco-Wellness Park on the former Barony Colliery, Auchinleck. Planning permission in principle (PPiP), establishing the principle of development of the site has now been achieved, subject to conditions, and will be follo
17/01/2024
New long term funding to ensure the support the continued growth of innovation in Scotland has been announced by First Minister Humza Yousef. Annual funding of up to £8 million has been allocated to the Scottish Innovation Centres, delivered through the Scottish Funding Council (SFC). The centres
17/01/2024
GMG Energy, the rapidly expanding Highland timber products specialist which contributes significantly to the circular economy in the Highlands and the Northern Isles, is set to play a bigger role in Scotland's construction sector. The Halladale-based business has seen three of its senior employees,
17/01/2024
Dundee City Council are set to trial two new pilot projects for alternative insulation options and rewiring, both without the need to temporarily re-house residents. Tenders for £169, 772 for various measures at two properties in Tullideph Road and £25,500 for a full rewire of a house in Kirkton wi
17/01/2024
3DReid has announced the promotion of six new Directors. Andrew Marshall and Doug Pearson in the Edinburgh studio, Jen Samuel, Kevin Langan and Mark Lorimer in the Glasgow studio and Armelle Munoz in the Birmingham studio have all been promoted to the position of Director. These promotions reflect
17/01/2024
A further three surveyors at DM Hall, one of Scotland's leading firms of Chartered Surveyors, have passed the final professional hurdle of their professional training despite the impact of Covid-19 on their college studies. The three, Greg Donald, Callum Herd and Thomas Lennie, now qualified charte
16/01/2024
Scottish Water has announced the start of three new multi-million pound investment projects across the Highlands and Islands. In Newtonmore, Benbecula and Shetland, Scottish Water delivery partner, Caledonia Water Alliance, are carrying out essential upgrades of the water and waste water networks.
16/01/2024
The University of Edinburgh has announced a trial of a first-of-its-kind system to see if waste heat from a large computing facility can be stored in disused mine workings and used to warm homes. The large amounts of energy needed to power the University's Advanced Computing Facility (ACF) could be
16/01/2024
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is to invest in a new Inverness-based training facility for people working in or entering Scotland's growing renewables industry. Being established by Aurora Energy Services Ltd, (AES), the £1.22m Renewable Energy Training Centre will be the first of its kind
16/01/2024
Aberdeenshire Council has unveiled the initial design proposals for a new multi-million pound regional museum and new Peterhead Library. The ambitious £20million Peterhead Cultural Project is being supported by the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund. It will see the listed Arbuthnot House at the lo
16/01/2024
Inch Cape Offshore Limited (ICOL) has signed capacity reservation agreements with Dajin Offshore Heavy Industry (Dajin Offshore) and Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard Heavy Industry (GWSHI) for XXL monopile foundations for the 1.1 gigawatt Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm. The agreements secure the supply, f
16/01/2024
On-street electric vehicle charging specialist, Trojan Energy, has secured expansion investment funding of £26 million. The funding round comprises £8 million from growth capital investor, BGF alongside an £18 million follow-on investment by the Scottish National Investment Bank (the Bank). Launch
16/01/2024
The Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme, the largest scheme of its kind in Scotland, is to be progressed after consideration by Falkirk Council's Executive Committee. This means that the scheme will now move forward with the Council seeking the necessary power under the Flood Risk Management (Scotl
16/01/2024
Port of Aberdeen has welcomed Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy, Neil Gray MSP, to see first-hand its role in driving economic growth and supporting Scotland's Just Transition. During his visit to the port's £420 million Aberdeen South Harbour expansion, which officially
16/01/2024
Trust Housing Association (THA) has announced two new programmes of improvement works across its Arran social housing network in 2024/25. Over 100 homes will benefit from new energy efficient double glazed windows and doors, with 49 homes also set to benefit from multi-measure energy efficiency upg
16/01/2024
SELECT has praised the efforts of Scottish training officer, Frankie Greig, for raising thousands of pounds for the industry charity, which helped him face his own mental health issues. Frankie, who oversees apprentices for the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), cycled 324 miles
15/01/2024
ScottishPower has unveiled contract opportunities worth £5.4 billion as it "turbo charges its next phase of electricity network investment". The early new year boost for the supply chain by its SP Energy Networks business is the company's biggest issued contract opportunity ever and will see major
15/01/2024
Inch Cape Offshore have utilised ForeCoast® Marine software system to refine the installation phase and to help shape the projects design. ForeCoast Marine is a strategic and operational planning software system used by project designers, developers, owners and operators to design, optimise and man
15/01/2024
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has begun work on a turnkey Mechanical & Electrical Services package at a new care home facility in Almondside in Livingston. Arc-Tech is carrying out the installation on behalf of the Main Contractor and co-client, CCG (Scotland), and Morrison Community Care Group. Morrison Co
15/01/2024
GRAHAM has held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of work to transform Aurs Road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns. The contractor was joined by East Renfrewshire Council Leader Owen O'Donnell and funding partner Sustrans, to celebrate ground being broken on this Glasgow City Region City
15/01/2024
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has supported a group of S5 girls from Preston Lodge High School in Prestonpans with their business project as part of the Growing Future Assets Investment Competition, where teams are asked to pitch a company that Future Asset should invest in. Working with their local
15/01/2024
West Lothian Council's Education Executive is set to consider a proposal for a new £24 million primary school development at Craigshill in Livingston. The Executive has been recommended to approve plans that would begin the formal consultation process which is legally required to create a new prima
15/01/2024
The Edinburgh Boiler Company has launched a new era with the appointment of Dougie Bell as managing director, with previous MD Mark Glasgow becoming chairman. Bell, who steps up from his role as operations director, also becomes a partner in the Dalkeith-based firm. Glasgow has been at the helm si
15/01/2024
Scottish Water has urged businesses and households in Scotland to ensure their water pipes are protected during further sub-zero temperatures and help minimise the risk of bursts and damage to property and reduce water losses. The utility is advising property owners that protecting their pipes from
15/01/2024
North Ayrshire Council has announced the official opening of its newest housing development in Stevenston. North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson opened the innovative and energy-conscious new homes at Afton Court, Stevenston, on the site of former sheltered housing in the heart of the town. The £1
15/01/2024
Marking National Pothole Day (Monday, 15 January), Midlothian Council has said that it is on track to permanently repair 5,000 potholes in a year with its new JCB Pothole Pro machine, more than double the target. The council's Roads and Transportation Service Manager, Wayne Clark said the 13-tonne
12/01/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council have granted unanimous approval for a major planning application for the redevelopment of the Ocean Terminal centre at Leith waterfront. Acting on behalf of Ambassador Investment Management, planning consultant provided expert Planning and Engagement, Townscape, and Ec
12/01/2024
New student accommodation has been added to proposed Dallas Dhu Housing Mix Delivery project, unveiled by Moray Council and Fraser/Livingstone Architects. The proposals include further details on the new design of the homes, landscaping and infrastructure, along with the incorporation of student ac
12/01/2024
Forestry and Land (FLS) has called for input on the development of long-term plans for the forests and lands in and around Port of Monteith, Buchlyvie and Gartmore. The consultation is part of the normal ten-year review of FLS' Land Management Plan (LMP) for the area. The Forth Mosses LMP combines
12/01/2024
Work has begun on a major archaeological excavation at Cowan's Close in Edinburgh, ahead of a future housing development on the site. An initial evaluation, undertaken in October 2023, uncovered the remains of several brick and sandstone walls, as well as mortar and concrete surfaces. Evidence of i
12/01/2024
South Ayrshire Council is seeking input on the development of the Ayr Town Centre Framework. The Framework sets out the key priority projects for Ayr Town Centre that will support place-making and make the town a more successful place to live, work, visit and enjoy. The aim of the framework is to
12/01/2024
Hillington Park has announced the appointment of chartered surveyor Sarah Fitzpatrick to their estate management team, as the new Facilities Management Co-ordinator. Working alongside Estates Manager, Lisa McAlinden, Sarah will be responsible for co-ordinating the extensive facilities management ac
12/01/2024
North Lanarkshire Council and Historic Environment Scotland have announced a public consultation to help shape the future of one of Scotland's most iconic heritage sites, the Antonine Wall. The Antonine Wall is one of Scotland's six World Heritage Sites. UNESCO, which awards the World Heritage stat
12/01/2024
North Ayrshire Council is seeking input on the proposed development of new council housing in Ardrossan and Irvine. A total of 19 new homes are planned for the site of the former James McFarlane School on Dalry Road, as well as a total of 31 units (29 new homes) on the site of the former Stanecastl
12/01/2024
Argyll and Bute Council has called on community and voluntary groups to apply to a fund to help create new facilities or improve open spaces in their local area. The Vibrant and Living Spaces Grant opens on Friday 12 January 2024 and supports long-term, large-scale (capital) projects that create or
12/01/2024
A recruitment campaign has been launched to appoint to new non-executive director positions on the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) Board. With around 300 staff based across the Highlands and Islands, HIE is an ambitious organisation with a vital role in supporting businesses and communities
11/01/2024
BAE Systems has announced that construction work has begun on a new Applied Shipbuilding Academy at their Scotstoun shipyard on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow. The Academy will comprise of a Modern Trade Hall and a Flexible Learning Hub. The Academy will support the development of the enti
11/01/2024
Scotland's Wood Group, has secured a contract from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for detailed engineering of the topsides facilities on Woodside Energy's Trion Floating Production Unit (FPU) in Mexican waters of the Gulf of Mexico. When complete, Trion will have a production capacity of 100,000 barr
11/01/2024
Glasgow City Council has approved the development of new high-quality student accommodation in the heart of the city centre. Award-winning developer Artisan Real Estate together with Homes for Students, the UK's largest independent student management company, will now take forward proposals for 321
11/01/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) has granted planning permission for "one of the most significant and sustainable urban expansions … in a generation". West Town Edinburgh Limited, the development consortium headed by Drum Property Group which owns more than 200-acres of prime development land t
11/01/2024
Network Rail has announced a programme safety-critical engineering works on the main Edinburgh-Glasgow railway line from 29 January until 02 February. The project will help to prevent stones potentially falling from a 10m-high rockface above the line – improving safety for passengers. Engineers wi
11/01/2024
SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission have announced the start of enabling work on the proposed Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) converter station, that is due to be built on a site south of Peterhead, near Boddam. The joint venture project will see around 440km of subsea high vol
11/01/2024
SSE has welcomed an announcement by the UK Government to open a consultation on how it intends to support the deployment of much needed long-duration electricity storage projects. The consultation announcement, made by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), delivers on a commitment
11/01/2024
ScottishPower has announced a partnership with ZeroAvia to explore the development of green hydrogen supply solutions for key airports, which could see the decarbonisation of air travel take off. The collaboration will allow the companies to explore the hydrogen infrastructure for airports to suppo
11/01/2024
SSEN Transmission has announced the successful completion of a project to install a new electricity substation north of Lairg and overhead lines to connect it into Loch Buidhe Substation. Contractors Balfour Beatty and Wood Group have been working on the project since 2019 to construct the new tran
11/01/2024
Edinburgh-based fire and flood restoration specialist, INSUREPAIR ®, has announced the create of more than a dozen new jobs as it expands it operation into Glasgow. One of Scotland's leading all-trades reinstatement companies, INSUREPAIR has said that increasing demand along the M8 corridor has pro
10/01/2024
bp has appointed Wood Group's Operations division to deliver topside modifications to support its latest subsea tieback in the North Sea. Wood's Operations business will deliver engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) services to enhance the central processing facility of bp
10/01/2024
Inverclyde Council has welcomed the start of a major £3.2 million redevelopment of Greenock's traditional high street. Work has now started on the regeneration of West Blackhall Street to make it more attractive and accessible for shoppers and visitors. The project is being funded by Inverclyde Co
10/01/2024
Morrison Construction is set to begin work on the refurbishment Inverness's historic Northern Meeting Park this week. The refurbishment is going ahead as one of three projects along the River Ness in Inverness being supported with almost £20 million from the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund. Lead
10/01/2024
Network Rail has announced a programme of vital maintenance works on a key route through Broughty Ferry this coming weekend. The rail operator has said that to facilitate the works, the level crossing, on Gray Street, next to the town's railway station will be shut from 11pm on Saturday 13 January
10/01/2024
Specialist construction sector recycling firm, Brewster Brothers, has announced a £7 million investment in the regeneration of Cumbernauld's Gartshore Works into a new recycling centre. The new state-of-the-art wash plant is capable of recycling a further 300,000 tonnes of CDE waste per year for re
10/01/2024
The Highland Council's Environment and Infrastructure Committee has announced funding in support of five organisations from the second round of the 2023/24 Highland Nature Restoration Fund. Chair of the Council's Environment and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Ken Gowans said: "I would like to congr
10/01/2024
Developer, Longstone (2) Limited, has unveiled plans to conserve and redevelop a former bingo hall for new student housing in Leith. Longstone (2) said that the proposal, for Leith's Manderston Street in Edinburgh, is in response to a local desire to preserve the building, located in the Leith Cons
10/01/2024
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) has been awarded a £100k research grant to gather the views of island communities in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides on the forthcoming agricultural and land use policy changes. Led by Steven Thomson, Professor in Agricultural Economics and Policy at SRUC, th
10/01/2024
Pacific Building has been appointed to deliver a refresh of British Airway's passenger lounge at Edinburgh International Airport. Following the successful delivery of the new Plaza Premium Lounge there and the previous lounge project for BA in Aberdeen, this programme of work involved a major upgra
10/01/2024
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced that it has extended the entry deadline for the 2024 UK Roofing Awards. With new entrants now accepted up until Friday, 19 January, NFRC said that the extension was a result of popular demand from busy contractors, in order to allo
09/01/2024
GRAHAM has announced the successful completion of the third core of Bath Street PBSA complex that will create 551 new student beds for the city The third core of the 551-bed student accommodation complex at 225 Bath Street, Glasgow, has been completed by GRAHAM and its frame partner, Hampsey Ltd, i
09/01/2024
Manchester based property company, AM Sci Tech – a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings – has successfully finalised the acquisition of one of the most significant property deals in Aberdeen in the last decade. This landmark acquisition encompasses Aberdeen Energy Park and Aberdeen Innovation Park, tw
09/01/2024
The signalling system for the new £116 million Levenmouth Rail Link has been commissioned by Network Rail – marking a milestone that will see trains able to use the new line. The signalling was successfully tested and brought into use over the weekend (January 6/7) and ScotRail will now be able to
09/01/2024
Scottish Water has received accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for a new method which will be used to detect potential for viral contamination in water at its laboratories in Edinburgh and Inverness The utility, which provides 1.51 billion litres of clear, fresh drin
09/01/2024
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has announced a further £5.2 million investment to boost the resilience and flexibility of its infrastructure for those living and working in Hampshire. Starting on 12 January and running through to September this year, the multi-millio
09/01/2024
The deadline to enter the UK Roofing Awards 2024, which recognises roofing, cladding and rainscreen projects as well as individuals, is now just days away, with entries closing on 12 January. To be eligible, a project must have been completed between 1 January and 31 December 2023. Entries are inv
08/01/2024
The property market in Dundee, Angus, North Fife, and Perthshire experienced significant growth and resilience throughout 2023, according to analysis published by Tayside Solicitors Property Centre (TSPC) and Perthshire Solicitors Property Centre (PSPC). TSPC and PSPC reported substantial increases
08/01/2024
The John Muir Trust (the Trust)has called on the Scottish Government to re-think a £1 billion telecom masts project, which it has said will "damage the Highlands and rural economy". The Trust has joined Community Councils of the North-West Highlands, plus walkers' groups, mountaineers and conservat
08/01/2024
Edinburgh Council has announced that it will establish a new Accessibility Commission to make sure the city's public spaces are as inclusive as possible for disabled people. On Thursday 11 January, the Transport and Environment Committee will be asked to note the next steps for establishing the com
08/01/2024
Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland and hub South West have announced the launch of construction works on the development of the new Orbiston Community Hub. The hub, which will be located on Babylon Road, will provide modern facilities for Sacred Heart Primary School, Lawmuir Primary School, a F
08/01/2024
Scottish Water has announced that a multi-million pound investment project to help reduce the risk of sewer flooding in Pittenweem will get underway on Monday, 15 January. The work involves the upgrading of new and improved wastewater infrastructure, including a new long sea outfall, Combined Sewer
08/01/2024
Clark Contracts successfully prioritised best practice health and safety procedures throughout 2023, highlighted at its Annual Health and Safety Awards Ceremony, held in Braehead in late December, Clark's Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Manager, Gordon MacKenzie, hosted the event, wh
05/01/2024
Leading UK power generator RWE has announced the launch of three major new projects that are now under construction in Scotland. In Caithness, the 63 megawatt (MW) Strathy Wood project will become the latest to begin full construction, with pre-construction work already underway. The start of work
05/01/2024
SWG3 has partnered with Stallan-Brand for the proposed development of a new 142-bedroom multi-purpose hotel, which aims to redefine Glasgow's Clydeside. The proposal would see a world class 142-bedroom hotel built at the corner of Eastvale Place and Sandyford Street featuring two restaurants, two b
05/01/2024
TrustFord has announced that it will open a new £6 million modern vehicle showroom and service facility, following the completion of works at Scotland's largest industrial estate, Hillington Park. The 29,000 sq ft building with 171 parking spaces for cars and vans, which was pre-let to TrustFord, p
05/01/2024
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said that there is "renewed positivity" for the construction sector in 2024, despite the latest data showing a fall in output. Commenting on the S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction PMI data for December 2023 Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB commented:
05/01/2024
Tulloch Homes has announced that their Managing Director of 21 years, Sandy Grant, will retire at the end of May 2024. Sandy joined the company as Group Financial Director in 2003 and was promoted to Managing Director in 2021. Sandy said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my career with Tulloch deliverin
05/01/2024
NorDan Group has announced the appointment of Craig Greenwood as the new Managing Director of NorDan UK. Greenwood will take over the reins from Alex Brown, who has been in the position for almost 15 years and will now assume the role of Non-Executive Chairman. Dag Kroslid commented: "We are very
05/01/2024
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has said that it is "optimistic" for the outlook of the housing market in the North of Scotland in 2024, with mounting evidence for a potential for base rate cuts and a mortgage price war. Responding to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) resident
05/01/2024
New high-vis vests that aim to address mental health concerns in the housebuilding industry are now available to all Taylor Wimpey employees to wear while on-site at its developments right across Scotland. The creation of the new high-vis vest is part of a project created by Taylor Wimpey's gradua
05/01/2024
South Ayrshire Council has partnered with the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere (GSA Biosphere) for the launch of a new pilot funding programme for small-scale tree planting projects. Grants worth up to £1,000 are available to individuals and organisations who want to plant trees on less
05/01/2024
Angus Council has announced a programme of road repair works on the B9128 south of Craichie will get underway from Monday 8 January. The works will be carried out in two phases, with Phase 1 consisting of carriageway repairs and drainage works and is expected to take approximately one week to compl
04/01/2024
Network Rail has announced the successful completion of a multi-million-pound programme of engineering upgrades across Scotland over the festive period, which will improve reliability and punctuality for passengers and freight customers. A key junction at Greenhill near Falkirk on the Edinburgh-Gla
04/01/2024
New high-vis vests that aim to address mental health concerns in the housebuilding industry are now available to all Taylor Wimpey employees to wear while on-site at its developments right across Scotland. The creation of the new high-vis vest is part of a project created by Taylor Wimpey's gradua
04/01/2024
Maxi Construction has been awarded two contracts worth more than £5.5 million for upgrade and refurbishment works to housing properties on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council. Common stair upgrade works involve door and window replacement, electric and lighting, floor, wall and ceiling upgrades
04/01/2024
CIH Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government's review of Housing for Varying Needs (HfVN). First published in 1998, the revised HfVN standards will only apply to new affordable housing delivered through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) and accommodation provided through the Gypsy
04/01/2024
The Highland Council will host a public consultation event to outline the progress made on the Riverside Way works in Inverness. This ambitious project aims to improve active travel provision along the popular route of Ness Walk and Bught Road for those walking, wheeling, and cycling. The session
04/01/2024
Glasgow could become Europe's largest 'smart things' and Internet of Things (IoT) innovation hub, in a new partnership between Glasgow City Council, the UK Government, and the Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC). The partnership will centre around a £2.5 million public and private sector investm
04/01/2024
Dundee City Council has announced a £105,000 programme of environmental improvement works for parks and green spaces across the city. Areas of the city which could benefit from the investment include: • Environmental Improvements at Balgay Hill and Victoria Park • Dudhope Park Fencing • Environm
04/01/2024
Stirling Council has been allocated £4.3 million from the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund to support local groups and businesses over the next three years. The council has announced that applications for the 2024/2025 financial year are now open, with £700,000 available for use against three
04/01/2024
Robertson Construction Tayside has achieved 10 consecutive faultless scores from respected industry body Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS). The CCS is an independent organisation which aims to raise standards in the construction industry, promoting the positive messages of ethical working, comp
04/01/2024
John Wood Group PLC (Wood) has announced the appointment of Marla Storm and Michael Rasmuson to its Executive Committee. Marla Storm will join Wood as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), with Michael Rasmuson appointed Group General Counsel. These appointments follow the retirement of Wood's curr
03/01/2024
Network Rail has carried out an £11.1 million programme of improvement works at Craigendoran in Helensburgh. Engineers worked throughout the festive period to make Geilston level crossing safer through the installation of a Miniature Stop Light (MSL) system. Similar work will also be carried out o
03/01/2024
Scottish Water has outlined the need for a major upgrade of Glenfarg's Water Treatment Works (WTW). The publicly owned water company has applied for planning consent for a multi-million pound upgrade to the WTW, which supplies drinking water to around 179,000 customers across Kinross-shire and Fife
03/01/2024
Dundee Football Club has announced the appointment of Holmes Miller Architects to design a new stadium for the club. The Project will see the development of plans for a proposed new, state-of-the-art stadium as part of a mixed-use development at Camperdown, to replace the Club's current home of Den
03/01/2024
The Scottish Government has invested more than £1 million to support the building and improving of 35 croft homes in 2023. The Croft House Grant scheme supports crofters with measures to improve their homes, or build new ones - allowing them to maximise the full potential of their crofts, and live
03/01/2024
Stirling Council is seeking input on the proposed redevelopment of the Forthside area following the launch of an online consultation. People and organisations are being encouraged to give their feedback on an updated masterplan and new design guide for this key part of the city centre on Stirling C
03/01/2024
Dundee City Council has outlined its plans to make the Eastern Quarter as the next priority focus in their long-term plan to improve the city centre. Councillors on the Fair Work, Economic Growth and Infrastructure committee are being asked to approve the approach as they consider the latest update
03/01/2024
Aberdeen City Council has been an £8.9 million Scottish Government grant for the development of a new heat network for the community of Torry, which can supply up to 800 homes and the new Greyhope School and Community Hub with low-cost energy. The Torry Heat Network will supply heat for flats in th
03/01/2024
The Scottish Government's Draft Budget has been described as a "missed opportunity" for the communities of Scotland in relation to transforming the economy and meeting climate targets, by council representative body, COSLA. COSLA also added that Scotland's Council Leaders, Councillors, the Local Go
03/01/2024
The Scottish Government has announced that eight diverse projects across the country have been shortlisted in a competition to identify the most innovative planning performance in 2023. The finalists of the Scottish Planning Innovation Awards (SPIA) – which will see the winners announced Spring 202
03/01/2024
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has announced the appointment of Philip Cooper and Pauline Mills to their board of Directors. Philip Cooper has been appointed Land and Planning Director and Pauline Mills is confirmed as the new Technical Director – both are based in its regional office in Dunfermline.
