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Scotland Construction News Archive for February 2024
29/02/2024
Network Rail has launched a £6 million project to regenerate a 175-year-old Perthshire railway tunnel. More than 3,690 new plastic sleepers were laid during engineering work to renew the track which was successfully completed on Tuesday, February 27, following three short closures of the line durin
29/02/2024
Glasgow City Council's Planning Committee has granted PMI Development permission for a new 161-bedroom apart-hotel. The 18-storey property comprises a Tesco Metro store let on a long-term lease and a vacant building fronting Cambridge Street with redevelopment potential. The luxury guestrooms will
29/02/2024
THREE60 Energy (THREE60) has signed a multi-million pound contract to design and deliver cable storage carousels for the Sumitomo Electric Industries (Sumitomo) power cable factory in Nigg, Scotland. Earlier this year, Japanese headquartered Sumitomo announced the build of the £200m state-of-the-ar
29/02/2024
Scotland's leading electrical bodies say the industry is leading the way with skills and training to help power the technology of tomorrow – and are urging others to follow in its footsteps to ensure Scotland makes a successful transition to net zero. SELECT, the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB
29/02/2024
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has announced the launch of construction work on a new housing development at Sibbalds Wynd in Bathgate, following an extensive programme of pre-construction work. The development will provide 189 much-needed new homes, including 29 affordable homes for social rent that
29/02/2024
Knight Property Group has announced plans to speculatively develop a new £15 million facility on a vacant six-acre site at Belgowan Street in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire. The new development will be branded Delta 70, and subject to planning consent, will offer 70,000 sq ft of high specification in
29/02/2024
The Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) has launched an industry-wide survey to find out how Contractor Design Portion (CDP) can impact more positively on construction quality. Over the last 25-30 years there has been an increasing tendency to use Contractor Design Portion (CDP) f
29/02/2024
Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA (Yanmar CE) has announced the appointment of Field and Forest as its dealer for central Scotland. This partnership, effective since January, promises to expand Scottish customers' access to Yanmar CE's extensive product range and service support. Field and Forest's te
29/02/2024
Edinburgh-based all trades insurance reinstatement specialist INSUREPAIR and Shepherd Chartered Surveyors are the headline sponsors of The Big Match, which takes place in the city on Friday afternoon in aid of The Yard, which runs adventure play services for disabled children, young people and their
29/02/2024
Annual dinner of the Scottish Plant Owners Association raises £5,000 for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity Members of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) came together earlier this month at its annual dinner and raised £5,000 for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. Th
28/02/2024
SSEN Transmission has announced that work has begun to identify an alternative site for their proposed Western Isles HVDC Connector Project. The Project team is no longer actively progressing the Creed North site it previously consulted on for its proposed new HVDC Convertor Station and AC Substati
28/02/2024
Glasgow City Council has approved plans to create a specialist green investment team to help unlock a £40billion fund needed for the city's Net Zero ambitions. The specialist team will be tasked with developing the council's relationship with the private sector so investment can be attracted to the
28/02/2024
The Scottish Government is seeking input on three new consultations to improve the resilience and flexibility of the planning system. The first consultation explores options to better resource planning and is seeking views on giving planning authorities the power to set fees locally, increase fees
28/02/2024
West Dunbartonshire Council has delivered 1,000 new affordable homes across the region since the launch of their ambitious More Homes Programme. The sustainable new build programme is 100% net zero which confirms the Council's commitment to tackling the climate emergency. The energy efficiency meas
28/02/2024
The Highland Council has announced that two thirds of the subcontractors involved in the transformation of Inverness Castle are based within the Highland region with the remaining, who require specialist skills, within reach of the area. The iconic Inverness Castle is currently undergoing a transfo
28/02/2024
CCG is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, marking five decades of innovation across the Scottish construction sector. Founded in 1974 as a small heating and plumbing contractor, CCG has grown into a full-service construction and manufacturing company, one of the largest of its kind in the co
28/02/2024
Falkirk Council is set to consider the approval of a new full Falkirk Growth Deal document. The document outlines plan that lays out how the Council will manage and deliver the 10 projects and Greener Grangemouth programme that make up the Deal. Funded projects include the new Falkirk Town Hall,
28/02/2024
East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new public consultation on the development of five new active travel routes across Giffnock, Netherlee, Clarkston, and Newton Mearns. The new routes aim to: • Upgrade major junctions like Eastwood Toll, to make it safer and easier for everyone to cross the
28/02/2024
Angus Council has announced that the latest phase of National Cycle Network Route 1 improvement works are now underway. The next phase of works around Marine Drive in Monifieth and at Elliot Links, on the approach to Arbroath. Tayside Contracts are working at Elliot Links from today until Wednesda
28/02/2024
Seagreen Wind Energy has donated a total of £244,200 to support an ambitious community path project promoting health and wellbeing around the town. The Carnoustie Green Circular project, funded by the Seagreen Wind Energy Community Benefit Fund and delivered by Carnoustie Community Development Trus
27/02/2024
Sustainable regeneration specialist Summix has announced the successful purchase of an extensive mixed-use development site at the gateway to west Edinburgh at Maybury. In a deal brokered by Savills for the sellers Saica, with Scarlett Land and Development Ltd acting for the purchasers, the prime 1
27/02/2024
West Lothian Council has announced the approval of capital investment funding of £75.1 million to support the delivery of essential services for local residents across 2024/25. The vast majority of this funding (£55.8 million) will be focused on improving West Lothian's school estate to provide pup
27/02/2024
MTM Construction, a well-known name in Building and Civil Engineering in the North East of Scotland, has welcomed a "new era for construction estimating". The MTM construction team once relied on 'old-fashioned', time-consuming paper-based methods for estimating project costs but since their switch
27/02/2024
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has called on communities and local businesses in the south of Scotland to help inform the development of new plans for thei mountain bike trail centres - known as the 7stanes. FLS is looking to mirror the successful delivery of the Glentress Masterplan by setting o
27/02/2024
The UK Government has been urged to "act now" if Scotland is to unlock its pipeline of offshore wind projects in line with its climate ambitions Industry body Scottish Renewables made the call ahead of funding for the next Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction to be announced next month. The budg
27/02/2024
Knight Property Group has announced the successful sale of the Langlands Commercial Park Phase 1 in East Kilbride to Northern Trust. Built speculatively in 2020, this ten-unit multi-let industrial scheme is fully let to a range of occupiers, including James Raeburn & Sons, Munro EV, Strachan & Kemp
27/02/2024
Bancon Homes has been granted planning permission for the third phase of a housing development at Lochside of Leys, in Banchory. Under permission granted by Aberdeenshire Council, the company will create a total of 31 high specification three and four bedroom homes. As part of its investment in th
27/02/2024
South Lanarkshire Council has announced a new partnership with Scottish Communities Finance to take over buildings, undertake renewable installations or want to grow their products and services. This pilot programme will see the council package up investment and support local organisations that are
27/02/2024
Shetland Islands Council has welcomed the progress being made on the Knab Redevelopment project, including plans for essential infrastructure and the first phase of housing on the cleared site. With demolition work on the Lerwick site due to be completed soon, the next phase would be for ground wor
27/02/2024
Inverclyde Council has announced that work is due to start to restore the historic Customhouse Quay clock tower in Greenock. Often described as Scotland's most elaborate harbour light, the clock tower is situated on the dockside outside the former Customs House. It will soon undergo extensive work
26/02/2024
Network Rail has announced the successful completion of the last phase of a £11.2 million investment at Dunblane station, that will improve train performance and reliability on the wider route. Engineers finished the final signalling and commissioning works at the weekend as part of an enhancement
26/02/2024
West Lothian Council has announced that it will invest almost £133 million over the next four years in the creation of new homes and improvement works across existing housing stock. The Housing Capital Investment Programme for 2024/25 to 2027/28 was approved at a meeting of West Lothian Council alo
26/02/2024
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has revealed the 17 projects shortlisted for the 2024 RIAS Awards - Scotland's national architecture awards. The 2024 RIAS Awards shortlisted projects are: • An Office and Two Houses, Bunchrew, Highland by Loader Monteith • Ardoch, Ballater
26/02/2024
Aberdeen City Council has announced that work is now underway on a new 'destination venue' for the city centre, with international-style food and drink outlets as well as providing linkages between two of the main shopping areas. The milestone build is part of the City Centre and Beach Masterplan (
26/02/2024
Glasgow City Council has announced funding of more than £371,000 to support the development of two new community sports facilities in Govan and Castlemilk. This funding for both will come from developer contributions under the Outdoor Sport ENV2 / IPG category - which supports the provision of enha
26/02/2024
Leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business, Tilbury Douglas has recently handed over the new Fleet Depot Project to North Lanarkshire Council (NLC). The project, based in Bellshill, will provide a new facility to service, maintain and MOT NLC's light goods and heavy goods
26/02/2024
Scotland's First Minister has been urged to "think again" about the cuts being proposed to the 2024-25 budgets for housing and planning. The call was made in an open letter published in the Daily Record, co-signed by housing organisations Homes for Scotland (HFS), the Scottish Federation of Housing
26/02/2024
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has provided a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Services package to help modernise facilities and accommodation at one of Edinburgh's most prestigious schools. Merchiston Castle School is located in Colinton and is one of the country's leading independent boarding schools for boys
26/02/2024
CCG has welcomed the news that their milestone development with New Gorbals Housing Association, North Gate, has been shortlisted for the 2024 RIAS Awards by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). Winners of the prestigious prize, announced on 4 June, will become the 'longlist' f
26/02/2024
SP Energy Networks has awarded £93,000 to an Ardrossan Scout group to carry out extensive sustainable upgrades to a community hall regarded as a vital part of the town's fabric. The planned renovations include retrofitting the 1960s building to add insulation and new glazed windows, as well as inst
23/02/2024
Sumitomo Electric UK Power Cables Ltd (SEUK) has announced that it will establish major new operations in the Scottish Highlands, supplying high voltage cables to the growing offshore wind energy sector. The Scottish Government, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Scottish Enterprise (SE) ha
23/02/2024
Knight Property Group has appointed MTM Construction as the main contractor for an upcoming development in in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. The anticipated construction timeline spans four months, with a targeted completion date set for June 2024. Extending to 4,411 sq ft and offering 12 car parking sp
23/02/2024
Scotland's natural resources, world-class universities and entrepreneurial spirit to build the industries of the future, could position the country to lead the net zero revolution, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy, Màiri McAllan, has said. Ms McAllan said the announcemen
23/02/2024
Network Rail has announced that the £5.5 million Thornliebank road bridge replacement project will get underway in April. The next phase of work begins to electrify the railway corridor between East Kilbride and Glasgow will see the bridge, which crosses the railway near Thornliebank station, demol
23/02/2024
Muir Homes, one of the biggest family owned homebuilders in Scotland, is pivoting new developments towards providing more bungalows, which tend to be most popular amongst maturer age groups, for the first time since 2018. In recent times, most homebuilders tended to prioritise multiple-storey hous
23/02/2024
Edinburgh-based building firm The Garage Conversion Company has launched the initial phase of a planned programme of growth with the recruitment of its first apprentice. The company, which was founded in 2022, has handed a four-year internship to teenager Riley Fraser after he impressed during exte
22/02/2024
North Lanarkshire Council has announced a £314 million investment in council housing across the region. The wide-ranging 5-year Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme aims to provide high quality, safe and sustainable properties. A number of projects are already underway or nearing complet
22/02/2024
A new masterplan on decarbonising heat and improving energy efficiency within buildings to achieve net zero by 2045, has been unveiled by West Dunbartonshire Council. A draft of the local heating and energy efficiency strategy (LHEES) was presented to members of the Council's Infrastructure, Regene
22/02/2024
West Lothian Council has welcomed the progress being made by Springfield Properties in the redevelopment of Deans South. Springfield purchased the land from the council in April 2021, proposing the delivery of 136 new homes, 127 of which would be affordable housing. While construction work is wel
22/02/2024
Orkney Islands Council has announced a new £1 million community and visitor project in the centre of Dounby. The project, at the Market Green in Dounby - situated between the Smithfield Hotel and the community school pitch - will see the erection of a new toilet block, creation of a car park with e
22/02/2024
Dundee City Council has announced that the second phase of major works on the Tay Road Bridge will get under way next month. The works will see the original 1966 surface completely removed down to the concrete bridge deck and waterproofing applied before a new asphalt surface is laid on top. In add
22/02/2024
NFRC has announced another partnership with the HSE to support their Workings Minds Campaign. Running since November 2021 HSE are now looking to reach specific trades who experience higher levels of stress and as statistics show that roofers have a higher risk of suicide than any other constructio
21/02/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council has appointed Maxi Construction for £1.9 million retrofit works to Liberton Nursery. Works to the Victorian building will include window replacement, insulation works, MEP upgrades, ceiling replacement and finishes, with the building subject to air tightness testing.
21/02/2024
North Ayrshire Council has announced that work at three multi-million pound flood protection schemes is on track as part of preparations to lessen the impact of climate change. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and severity of flooding across Scotland. Work at the £48 million Mi
21/02/2024
Glasgow City Council has outlined new plans to reduce levels of air pollution across the city, with feedback encouraged through public consultation. The draft Air Quality Action Plan updates the actions the council will take over the next five years to minimise emissions from road traffic - the mai
21/02/2024
East Renfrewshire has the highest number of properties sold above the list price in the UK, according to new research. The study by experts at moving platform Getamover.co.uk analysed historical Zoopla data for homes sold at a different amount than the list price. The average sale price, average li
21/02/2024
Barratt Developments Scotland has hosted a number of young Glasgow pupils for a careers day, where they learned more about the housebuilding industry. The housebuilder teamed up with charity Launch Foods to host the session which introduced students to the variety of jobs in the industry Pupils fr
21/02/2024
One of Scotland's leading housebuilders, Springfield Properties, has announced the successful sale of approximately 11.2 acres of land for £8.7 million. Springfield has said that the proceeds from the sale will support the Group's ongoing target to reduce debt. Innes Smith, CEO of Springfield Pro
20/02/2024
SSEN Transmission is inviting members of the public to share their views on the next phase of development for four transmission infrastructure schemes across the north of Scotland. The proposals will help enable the connection and transportation of vast amounts of new renewable energy around Great
20/02/2024
Scottish Water has announced the successful completion of a £2.5million project to tackle frequent flooding on the A8 trunk road through Inverclyde. East Hamilton Street in Greenock – which runs parallel to the River Clyde past the James Watt Dock - has been prone to localised floods for many years
20/02/2024
Moray Council is seeking views on a proposed housing development near Dallas Dhu in Forres. The Dallas Dhu project is part of Moray's Growth Deal, and is being funded by Moray Council and The Scottish Government as part of its £7.5 million Housing Mix Delivery project to deliver up to 300 affordabl
20/02/2024
Morgan Sindall Construction has announced a new partnership with Groundwork to support biodiversity in urban and rural environments. Morgan Sindall will work directly with Groundwork on 14 projects that will benefit communities across England, Scotland, and Wales. Groundwork, a charity that mobili
20/02/2024
Argyll and Bute Council has announced the appointment of a new Housing Project Officer to help tackle the housing emergency affecting communities across the region. Following the council's announcement last year that the area is experiencing an acute shortage of suitable housing and a rise in homel
20/02/2024
Barratt Homes West Scotland has raised a total of £156,000 at its annual charity dinner, to support Launch Foods – an organisation that provides children living in poverty with nutritious meals after school and during the holidays. The enterprise has funded over 750,000 free meals and has now opene
19/02/2024
Scottish Forestry has announced a £2 million investment in timber transport projects across Scotland. The funding will help decarbonise the forestry sector and reduce the impacts of timber lorries on communities and the environment. As part of the timber transport boost, Scottish Forestry has conf
19/02/2024
Clark Contracts has announced the successful completion of major refurbishment works at the Category B listed Warrender Swim Centre, on behalf of Edinburgh Leisure. The Victorian-era baths consists of a 25-yard pool, sauna and gym facilities with stone elevations and pitched slate roofs with roofli
19/02/2024
BEAR Scotland has almost completed a £1.3 million programme of road surface improvement works on the A9 between Alness and Tomich, on behalf of Transport Scotland. The scheme began on Monday 20 November and will be completed by the morning of Saturday 24 February. A new surface is being laid on t
19/02/2024
North Lanarkshire Council has urged businesses to apply for funding for an energy audit to help identify energy savings and reduce carbon emissions. The Energy Audit Voucher Scheme offers 100% funding up to the value of £2,500 (excluding VAT) to engage a specialist consultant to carry out an audit.
19/02/2024
A new government proposal to increase building on brownfield land, and to place further requirements on local councils who are failing to build enough new homes, have been welcomed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, FMB Chief Executive said: "House building rates have fallen f
19/02/2024
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has launched a new study to explore what demand there is for commercial property and land in the Highlands and Islands As part of the study, businesses, community groups and social enterprises with future land or property plans are encouraged to complete a sho
16/02/2024
SSEN Transmission will utilise a new autonomous robot to help check electrical equipment at Blackhillock high-voltage direct current (HVDC) switching station in Keith later this month - the first deployment of its kind in Scotland. The new robot – known as EXTRM MK4.1 – has been developed by tech c
16/02/2024
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has reached agreements worth £30 million to allow it to quickly procure more flexibility services when the need arises. Flexibility is key in areas which have capacity constraints at certain times or in certain circumstances. These new
16/02/2024
Dundee City Councillors are to consider a proposed £390 million five-year building programme. The City Governance committee is being asked to approve the council's Capital Plan for 2024-29 at its next meeting on Monday February 19. The plan is made up of spending on council themes and priorities w
16/02/2024
Glasgow has been named the number one large city in Europe for attracting overseas investment, by world-leading business experts fDi Intelligence. The city ranked above Bilbao, Porto, Dusseldorf and Gothenburg for its approaches and ability to securing foreign investment. FDi Intelligence, which i
16/02/2024
West Dunbartonshire Council are set to progress a 10 year, £20 million Clydebank investment, with the appointment of a Board to steer the redevelopment. The town will be awarded the funding - which equates to approximately £2million per year for the next 10 years - later in 2024 as part of the UK G
16/02/2024
Homes for Scotland (HFS) have described the latest planning application statistics as "woeful" and called for urgent government action to address Local Authority housing emergencies. The figures highlight a 41% drop in in the volume of applications for major housing developments (those for 50 or mo
16/02/2024
More than 300,000 bulbs have been planted across 68 regions in Aberdeenshire, in a new biodiversity scheme led by the Council's Greenspace Officers in collaboration with more than 100 communities. Funded through the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund, community groups across Aberdeenshir
16/02/2024
Argyll and Bute Council has been awarded Scottish Government funding to support a number of projects in coastal communities across the region. Following the allocation of £1,590,409 for 2023/24 from the Crown Estate Fund, councillors have given a range of initiatives the go-ahead to proceed in the
16/02/2024
West Lothian Council has awarded planning permission for the development of 18 new houses, 30 flats and one staff building with landscaping, car parking and associated works in Livingston. Part of this development will see the Council build housing to support homeless young people and a further aff
16/02/2024
BEAR Scotland has been appointed to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A82 at Drumnadrochit between the Exhibition Centre and Temple Pier, on behalf of Transport Scotland. Works will begin on Monday 19 February for ten days between 7am and 7pm and will finish on Friday 1 March,
15/02/2024
Transforming the electricity network is essential if Scotland is to achieve its ambitions for a cleaner, greener future – UK Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Graham Stuart, has told the Grid and Networks Conference in Glasgow. At the Scottish Renewables hosted event, the Minister
15/02/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council has renewed a call for input on a long-term plan for decarbonising heat in buildings and improving energy efficiency throughout the city. The Edinburgh Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) sets out a strategic approach which addresses all buildings in the
15/02/2024
SLR CONSULTING has announced the appointment of experienced transport advisor Iain Lamb to its Edinburgh-based team, as the consultancy launches a new service offering for transport planning in Scotland. Lamb brings almost 30 years of experience to the construction consultancy business and will be
15/02/2024
A number of new sites have been identified across North Lanarkshire for inclusion in the local Councils house building programme. North Lanarkshire Council is progressing the roll out of their ambitious new build programme to deliver 5,000 new homes by 2035 and continue to identify and assess new s
15/02/2024
Perth and Kinross Council has called on residents across the region to have their say on which projects tackling the Cost of Living crisis and climate emergency should receive financial support. The council's Green Living Fund sought applications from groups seeking to win a share of £225,000 fundi
15/02/2024
South Ayrshire Council has secured funding from NatureScot's Nature Restoration Fund initiative for a project which will see more than 3,000 trees planted at Dalmilling Golf Course. The funding will enable the Council's Golf South Ayrshire team to work towards achieving recognised accreditation for
15/02/2024
North Lanarkshire Council has announced that the next phase of an active travel route along the A73 Carlisle Road, Airdrie will start on Friday 16 February. In partnership with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), we have recently completed the first phase of the route at Craigneuk Avenue.
15/02/2024
Dundee City Council is set to consider a number of proposed playpark and environmental improvement projects. New play equipment for Castle Green in Broughty Ferry is being proposed with a tender worth £220,000. The committee meeting will also consider a tender for new equipment at seven sites acro
15/02/2024
CCG Group's planned maintenance division, CCG Asset Management, has announced the successful completion of a third phase of kitchen upgrades for tenants of East Lothian Council in Musselburgh, Tranent, Haddington, Prestonpans and North Berwick. The £965,000 works package involved the replacement of
15/02/2024
SSEN Transmission's Kintore Substation project team have made a donation of flood defence equipment to a local resilience group in the area. The donation to members of the Kintore Resilience Group of three high-powered pumps will help the group in future flood events which have impacted the town in
14/02/2024
South Lanarkshire Council has unveiled a new Masterplan for Hamilton Town Centre, including the repurposing of some areas, the introduction of residential properties and new retail opportunities. The plans include the potential to create new residential blocks suitable for people of all ages and fa
14/02/2024
Scotland's IndiNature has achieved the first full BBA Agrément Certificate for UK grown and made industrial hemp insulation. Following the accreditation, the companies IndiTherm industrial hemp thermal and acoustic insulation can be specified for retrofit or new build construction projects at scale
14/02/2024
Network Rail has announced the successful removal of the old footbridge at Port Glasgow Station, marking the final step in station accessibility works. The old footbridge had connected platforms one and two at the station but was taken out of use in December 2023, at the same time as the new fully
14/02/2024
BEAR Scotland has announced that the next phase of a project to enhance the Queensferry Crossing traffic diversion process will get underway this month, with a series of phased roadworks on the M90 over nine weeks, beginning on 19 February. This follows last year's successful trial of a new system
14/02/2024
Shetland-based L&M Engineering (L&M) has announced a major expansion project after securing support from Highland and Island Enterprise (HIE). L&M has secured a grant of £58,914 from HIE for the development, which is set to boost business turnover by £1.2m and create two new jobs over the next thre
14/02/2024
The Government has announced a new public consultation on strengthening planning policy for housing development on brownfield sites. The government is aiming to "turbo charge" building on the brownfield land. Amendments include proposals to national policy in the National Planning Policy Framework
14/02/2024
Banks Renewables has announced a major rebrand as OnPath Energy and an expansion into Scotland, with a new office in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. The rebrand follows the completion of its acquisition by Brookfield Asset Management (Brookfield). The County Durham-headquartered firm was acquired by
14/02/2024
SGN has welcomed the launch of the 2024 Energy & Utility Skills Conference and Awards. The inaugural event is dedicated to fostering knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and excellence in the energy and utilities industries, focusing on skills relating to tackling climate change and achieving net zero
14/02/2024
SELECT and the wider electrical sector have paid tribute to Anne Galbraith, who is stepping down as Chief Executive of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) after 12 years at the helm. The experienced CEO will be retiring in early April after overseeing the development of electr
14/02/2024
Leading global real estate advisor CBRE has announced the appointment of Tony Rosenthal to lead their Glasgow-based team. Tony, who has been with CBRE for six years, will be responsible for growing the agency's existing services along with exploring new opportunities in emerging sectors. This foll
13/02/2024
Morrison Construction Building Central has been awarded an £18.5m contract for a new primary school development in East Lothian. The new Whitecraig Primary School has been commissioned in response to growing population in the area from housing developments within the local area, and will see the re
13/02/2024
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) has awarded a grant of £150,000 to a group dedicated to preserving and promoting one of the most renowned collections of early medieval sculptures in Europe. Awarded from SPEN's Net Zero Fund, the grant has been awarded to Govan Heritage Trust (GHT) to make vital sustainab
13/02/2024
Development managers, Ardstone Capital, has called for input on the proposed refurbishment of the Calton Square office building, at the top of Leith Walk. With the current occupier of the building set to move out in April 2025, the vision for the refurbishment is to create a best-in-class office bu
13/02/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced a consultation on its proposed new management for Old and New Town's World Heritage Site. The plan, shaped by a programme of public and stakeholder engagement, was approved by councillors on the Council's Planning Committee last month. A further consulta
13/02/2024
Robertson Timber Engineering (RTE) has announced an enhancement of its mass timber solutions in line with customer requirements and combined net zero goals. RTE has been designing, manufacturing and erecting precision-engineered quality frame structures for over 35 years. Having delivered an array
13/02/2024
Clark Contracts has announced that it will host its 8th annual careers evening on Tuesday 05 March, as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week. The contractor, who has previously been crowned 'Best Place to Work' at the Construction News Talent Awards, will have opportunities for apprentices and train
13/02/2024
SSEN Transmission has announced that three years on since the start of construction work, the new Alyth Substation has been energised, marking a major milestone in the final phases of the project. Working with their principal contractor Siemens BAM, the new £86 million substation forms a key part o
13/02/2024
ScottishPower is celebrating a major milestone having raised £40 million for its long-standing charity partner, Cancer Research UK. The green energy company, its customers and staff have supported Cancer Research UK since 2012 in its mission to help create a world where people can live longer, bett
13/02/2024
Aberdeen City Council has announced that new Low Emission Zone (LEZ) signage will start to be installed across the city this week. As part of a country-wide programme, LEZs are being introduced in Scotland's four biggest cities - Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen. The objective of introduci
13/02/2024
Leading housing provider, Lovell, has announced the appointment of a new Regional Managing Director for Scotland, Tony Rankin. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in the house building industry, plus over a decade working in local government, Tony will take the helm to "help drive the busines
12/02/2024
Crosswind Developments has submitted an application to the City of Edinburgh Council for the proposed £1 billion redevelopment of a brownfield site in the west of the city. Proposals include a new community in west Edinburgh that promises 3,000 homes, office space to support more than 4,000 jobs, s
12/02/2024
Dumfries has been selected to receive £20 million in endowment-style funding over 10 years, awarded from the UK government's 'Long-Term Plan for Towns' initiative. Announced in September 2023, the 'Long-Term Plan for Towns' initiative aims to support 55 UK towns including seven in Scotland as part
12/02/2024
Lewis Frew and Sandy Coull have been recognised as Apprentices of the Year 2023/2024 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA). The announcement was made at the trade association's annual dinner held earlier this month. Lewis Frew, who works for Onestop Access in Motherwell, was awarded Plant
12/02/2024
The Kilmac Group has been appointed by Dundee City Council to deliver enhancement works to the Seven Arches Viaduct. The contract is part of the LOT 3 Civils Framework, showcasing Kilmac's commitment to delivering high-quality projects. The project includes a range of improvements, including veget
12/02/2024
Aberdeenshire-based sustainable technology firm, Recycl8, has announced the successful completion of a large-scale commercial project, following the first industry pour of its sustainable, lower carbon, R8 Mix concrete last year on a housing foundation. The company has partnered once again with con
12/02/2024
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland has announced the publication on "what the housing sector wants to see in 2024". It is expected that the Scottish Government will introduce a new Housing Bill ahead of the Parliament's summer recess which is anticipated to cover some of the commitme
12/02/2024
I & H Brown has been appointed by SP Energy Networks for the construction of a new substation platform adjacent to the existing Eccles Substation located near Coldstream in The Borders. Works include the setting-up of permanent welfare cabins, site clearance and formation of an access road to the e
12/02/2024
West Lothian Council has announced that work is set to begin on the construction of a new section of cycleway/footpath that will link the Wester Inch area directly to the existing path network in Whitehill Industrial Estate and on to Blackburn. The project features as part of the West Lothian Activ
12/02/2024
South Lanarkshire Council has approved changes to the ways in which money is redistributed to communities from wind farms. The new arrangements will support a more strategic approach to the use of the funding. The council administers the Renewable Energy Fund (REF), with money paid into it by wind
12/02/2024
The JR Group has partnered with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) for a milestone housing project across two locations in close proximity to each other in Hawick. Marking the inaugural partnership project for The JR Group and SBHA, the development of 16 new build homes sits across two loc
09/02/2024
Construction firm, GRAHAM, has said that it is "on schedule" to deliver a new luxury living development in Glasgow, a highly visible symbol of the regeneration of Glasgow's Merchant City. The new development has been clad with an "oxide glazed” terracotta, that appears to change colour depending on
09/02/2024
North Ayrshire Council has announced the successful completion of demolition works at Irvine's high flats, with all five towers now dismantled and the site fully cleared. The demolition process first got underway with removal of windows and internal fixtures and fittings within each block. Once th
09/02/2024
Clark Contracts has announced the successful completion of a new £4.2 million indoor tennis centre within the Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre at Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh campus. Work began on the Indoor Tennis Centre (ITC) in September 2022 and doors were opened to the public
09/02/2024
Aberdeen City Council has announced that work has begun on the development of a new £1 million playpark at Hazlehead Park, designed to cater for all ages of youngsters. There will be new structures located at the site of the current playpark, which will comprise of works to the surrounding areas in
09/02/2024
The industry body for renewable energy, Scottish Renewables, has announced the appointment of three new directors to its board. The trio will help guide the organisation as it works to grow Scotland's renewable energy sector and sustain its position at the forefront of the global clean energy indus
09/02/2024
Emergency Repair, Scotland's first all-trades national emergency repairs company, is on track to record a turnover of £1million in its first six months of trading. With 2000 emergency trade specialists and experienced engineers on call across the UK, the firm covers the length and bread of the coun
09/02/2024
Stirling Council will investment more than £18.5 million in its housing stock in 2024/25, after the council agreed a 6% rent increase over the same period. A Special Meeting of Council supported the rise, increasing the average rent by £4.79 per week over the 48-week rental period, from £79.85 in 2
09/02/2024
Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a specialist structural consultancy to undertake an assessment of Aboyne Bridge. This vital element of investigatory work into the concrete disintegration in the structure's top deck will help the council to consider all options for the bridge. The council is curre
09/02/2024
Scotland's Wood Group has been selected as owner's engineer on a major green hydrogen production project in Teruel, Spain. The first-of-a-kind Catalina Project, developed by a consortium led by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners through its Copenhagen Infrastructure Energy Transition Fund I K/S, w
09/02/2024
Metso UK distributor, McHale Plant Sales has continued to build on its presence in Scotland with the appointment of an additional Field Service Engineer, Patrick McIlduff. Working from their recently opened new Scottish depot at 13 West Telferton Industrial Estate on Edinburgh's east side, he joins
08/02/2024
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has submitted plans for the future electricity network in the Outer Hebrides to the Energy Regulator. SSEN's plans will grow the net zero network here in the years to come and strengthen energy security. SSEN Distribution is now in a p
08/02/2024
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has successfully completed an extensive, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) refurbishment at the Scottish headquarters of OVO Energy. Based on Cadogan Street in Glasgow's city centre, OVO operates across four floors of the 'Cadworks', the city's first-ever operational net zero carbon
08/02/2024
Glasgow City Council have given the final green light for the £16.5 million regeneration of Drumchapel. The funding will help deliver new housing and transform Drumchapel Town Centre, including a new public plaza and an improved transport network with better walking and cycling routes. It will als
08/02/2024
Scottish Canals has partnered with the City of Edinburgh Council for the development of new plans to revitalise the city's historic Union Canal. The local authority along with the canal custodians have launched the Edinburgh Union Canal Strategy 2024-2029 outlining ways in which user behaviour, acc
08/02/2024
Aberdeen City Council has welcomed the progress being made on the latest phase of the ambitious regeneration of the city's beachfront shoreline which places safety and future-proofing at the forefront. Councillors have now approved report recommendations to refer the third phase to the authority's
08/02/2024
Moray Council has brought together local businesses and community groups for a partnership project looking at the Forres Conservation area, exploring ways to develop, promote and conserve the historic character. To date, £86,000 has been secured by Moray Council to develop the scheme over 12 months
08/02/2024
Metso UK distributor, McHale Plant Sales has continued to build on its presence in Scotland with the appointment of an additional Field Service Engineer, Patrick McIlduff. Working from their recently opened new Scottish depot at 13 West Telferton Industrial Estate on Edinburgh's east side, he joins
08/02/2024
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has secured a contract with Home in Scotland to deliver 19 affordable homes for social rent, which will form part of its Seton Rise development and the wider masterplan vision for the new community now emerging in Winchburgh. The conclusion of this agreement has paved t
08/02/2024
Fife Council has announced that construction of a new active travel network, that will improve links throughout Levenmouth, is set to get under way in the coming weeks. The Levenmouth Connectivity Project aims to connect communities across the area by creating a safe and attractive walking, wheelin
08/02/2024
BEAR Scotland has been appointed to carry out a £420,000 road safety improvement works on the A835, South of Gave, on behalf of Transport Scotland. The project will be done in two phases, with the first phase scheduled to begin on Monday 12 February and last for up to twelve weeks. Works will take
07/02/2024
Clark Contracts has announced the successful completion of the £2.3m external refurbishment of the University of Strathclyde's Curran Building. The building, which is home to the university's Andersonian Library, underwent external fabric repair works including the replacement of the existing roofi
07/02/2024
BEAR Scotland has been appointed to carry out a programme of essential surfacing improvement works on the A9 at Inverbrora. Working on behalf of Transport Scotland, the project will see a new road surface laid at Inverbrora, which is just south of Brora, creating a smoother and safer road for motor
07/02/2024
Network Rail has announced a nine day programme of essential upgrade works for the West Highland Line between Crianlarich and Fort William/Mallaig. The essential upgrade works will take place at Rannoch viaduct, just north of Rannoch station, as part of a £1.6m investment to extend the operational
07/02/2024
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has outlined its plans for further improvements to the electricity network and its working practices during future storms. In a submission to the regulator Ofgem applying for dedicated funding to support further improvements to its sto
07/02/2024
Marking National Apprenticeship Week, ScottishPower is celebrating its past, present and future apprentices and highlighting its commitment to nurturing talent through our vast range of programmes. With an increasing focus on diversity and inclusion, ScottishPower has said that it is proud to anno
07/02/2024
The West Lothian Construction Forum is looking to expand its Build Your Future initiative across the region's high schools as it bids to address the industry's skills shortage. Around 50 second and third-year pupils from Armadale Academy took part as trades came together last week to deliver the fi
06/02/2024
SP Energy Networks has announced a new £5 million Net Zero Fund to support charities and community organisations to introduce innovative net zero technology. The groups will receive grants to help them decarbonise and reach their net zero targets sooner – through the installation of solar panels an
06/02/2024
Network Rail has announced a £500,000 programme of upgrade works at Addiewell Station, due to get underway this weekend. Railway workers will demolish the existing platform and replace it with a more modern and easily maintained surface as part of an ongoing investment in improving Scotland's Railw
06/02/2024
West Lothian Council has unveiled updated draft design proposals for the redevelopment of Main Street, which aims to create a more vibrant, accessible and welcoming place. Winchburgh Community Development Trust in partnership with the Council and Winchburgh Developments Ltd successfully applied for
06/02/2024
Leading Scottish housebuilder, Springfield Properties, has announced that it has signed a new contract, worth £15.3m, with Highland Housing Alliance (HHA) for the delivery of affordable housing. The contract includes an initial bulk sale of housing, followed by a design and build aspect. The Gro
06/02/2024
Scottish Enterprise has supported Watt Laser to expand its business within the Clyde Gateway Tradepark in Glasgow. The company has completed a £433,000 investment in its business premises, with £128,000 grant support from Scottish Enterprise. The company moved into the new, larger premises in Sept
06/02/2024
Scottish Forestry has announced an extension of the deadline for applications to the Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS), to give woodland owners every opportunity to create more woodland this year. In order to maximise the use of this year's 2023/24 FGS budget, and avoid slippage into the following year,
06/02/2024
Transport Scotland has announced that BEAR Scotland has been appointed for a programme of essential repair works on the westbound carriageway of the M8 between Junctions 3 and 3A. Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland's South East Network Manager, said: "These repairs will significantly improve safety for mot
06/02/2024
North Ayrshire Council has announced that work has gotten underway on the development of the first of two new solar PV farms. To mark the start of the works, North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson performed the groundbreaking ceremony at Nethermains – a former landfill site between Irvine and Kilwin
06/02/2024
Argyll and Bute Council is seeking input on the proposed development of a new active travel route linking Rothesay Pavilion to the Albert Pier. The Council is working with communities in Rothesay, HITRANS and the wider Bute community on the project, which focuses on prioritising existing space to e
06/02/2024
Eligible properties in Torry will be able to enter agreements to get their heating supplied by the Torry Heat Network, following an agreement from Aberdeen City Council's Finance and Resources Committee. Aberdeen Heat and Power – which operates the supply to buildings from other district heat netwo
05/02/2024
Knight Property Group has announced the successful completion of construction works on a cutting-edge showroom and vehicle service facility for Ford's biggest dealer group, TrustFord. The facility, located on a 5.2-acre site at the former Tyseal base within the West Tullos Industrial Estate, was bu
05/02/2024
The Energy Training Academy has announced the opening of its Net Zero Home, which is set to play a key role in shaping the workforce of tomorrow. A fully functioning one-bedroom bungalow, the unique property is housed within the 12,000 sq ft. training centre in Dalkeith. It revolves around three pr
05/02/2024
In support of National Apprentice Week this month (5 -11 February 2024) and Scottish Apprenticeship Week next month (4-8 March 2024), Taylor Wimpey in Scotland is taking the opportunity to showcase some of its latest apprentices to encourage and attract more young people to consider the industry and
05/02/2024
Network Rail has announced that a £500,000 programme of works to repair and repaint the railway bridge over Ferry Road in Glasgow's Yorkhill area is now underway. Work will take place until April as part of an ongoing structural modernisation programme to protect and improve the rail network on an
05/02/2024
Apprentices will play a significant role in the future of Scotland's gas network workforce and its journey to net zero, SGN CEO Mark Wild has said, as he welcomes the launch of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). Mark, who is Chair of the Energy & Utility Skills Partnership (EUSP), said: "The gas n
05/02/2024
Stirling Council has announced a £350,000 development of a new scenic tower and lookouts at the site credited as the birthplace of Scottish tourism. The Council supported the Steamship Sir Walter Scott Trust in accessing funding for the project from the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF), man
05/02/2024
Network Rail has announced a two week programme of railway boundary wall works at Royal Terrace in Linlithgow. Using stone closely matched to the existing wall, it'll be raised to 1.8m to comply with current railway standards and to protect the safety of both passengers and lineside neighbours. Th
05/02/2024
SSEN Transmission has become a new partner member of Scottish Renewables joining an extensive network of organisations and businesses committed to working together to achieve national net zero ambitions. As the voice of Scotland's renewable energy industry, Scottish Renewables' vision is for Scotl
05/02/2024
Aberdeenshire Council has called for input on its annual Development Plan Scheme (DPS) consultation. The DPS sets out the anticipated programme for the production of the Local Development Plan and how people can get involved in its production. Recent changes in the law mean that the council must p
05/02/2024
The Highland Council has announced the allocation of funding to support a number of projects and community groups in the Inverness area. Just under £24,000 COVID-19 repurposed funding was awarded to install new bus shelters in the Inverness Ness-side and Inverness Millburn Wards (at £3,881 each); a
02/02/2024
Clackmannanshire Council has announced that over £18 million is to be invested in housing in the financial year ahead, following the agreement of the housing capital programme. Councillors also agreed a rent rise of 6.7% for homes and garages in 2024/25. The average housing rent will now be £85.62
02/02/2024
Clyde Gateway has hosted its first Transition to Net Zero themed networking event for local businesses at Topgolf in Glasgow. David Equi of Equi's Ice Cream and Scot Erwin of Greencity Wholefoods opened the event by sharing their own experiences of reducing carbon emissions in their businesses. Re
02/02/2024
Perthshire-headquartered Morris Leslie Plant Hire is gearing up for further growth following strong financial results, posted in its 2022/23 annual accounts. The company, which sells and hires plant equipment, posted revenues of £49.121m in 2022/23, an increase of over 10% from the previous year fi
02/02/2024
A contract, worth over £5 million, has been signed to deliver one of the next phases - the Argyle Street West Avenue - of the Glasgow City Region City Deal Avenues programme has now been awarded to Rainton Construction (Scotland) Ltd after an open tender process that saw five final submissions consi
02/02/2024
A raft of new year promotions at both Director and Associate level have been made at DM Hall, one of Scotland's leading firms of Chartered Surveyors. Seven professionals have been elevated to Director status in the firm. They are David Hyde and Wallace Kidd, both of whom work in the Glasgow Residen
02/02/2024
New funding has been allocated to help protect Ayrshire's coastline. South Ayrshire Council in partnership with Ayrshire Roads Alliance, has received £180,000 from the Scottish Government's Coastal Change Adaptation Programme. The funding will be used to update the Council's Shoreline Management P
01/02/2024
Work has been completed on a new modern concrete skateboard, rollerblade, scooter and BMX facility for young people in St Andrews. The initiative has been made possible through a large capital investment from Fife Council working with the Spider Park St Andrews Community Group and sportscotland.
01/02/2024
Falkirk Council has announced that a total of £317.176 million is to be invested in homes over the next five years. £317.176 million is to be invested to deliver an ambitious Housing Investment Programme. This includes £187.89 million to improve the quality of existing homes through energy efficie
01/02/2024
A public consultation has launched for the public and businesses to give their views on what final additions they would like to see in the town's newly refurbished Burnside Square. The square has undergone a transformation over the last 18 months following the installation of a flood attenuation ta
01/02/2024
Residents are being urged to give feedback on the development of landscaping and paths within the former Exxon site at Bowling. Recently the Glasgow City Region City Deal project took a major step forward as planning permission was granted for the first phase of works during a special meeting of We
01/02/2024
Angus Council has announced that footway resurfacing work is scheduled to start on Murray Street, Montrose on Monday, 05 February. The work will be between Victoria Street to the junction with North Street and is expected to take about seven weeks to complete. To try to minimise disruption, work wi
01/02/2024
The Highland Council has given the go-ahead for a 7.95% increase in council house rents for 2024/25. The average council house rent in Highland will increase from £83.17 per week to £89.85 per week. It was also agreed that this percentage increase of 7.95% will be applied to all other Housing Reve
01/02/2024
Dundee City Council has announced that enabling works are to begin to allow easier access to and from the Tay Road Bridge during the next phase of refurbishment. The bridgehead roundabout and B946 'splitter island' will be adapted to allow a left hand turn off the bridge when the second phase of br
01/02/2024
West Lothian Council has approved plans to develop a new primary school for the Hawkhill area of Winchburgh. It is being fully funded by developer contributions to cope with the increasing demand from the growing core development area of Winchburgh, with a flexible design that will allow for future
