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Scotland Construction News Archive for June 2024
28/06/2024
Architecture firm Holmes Miller has been announced as the winner of the Health Building or Project category at last night's Scottish Design Awards. In what was a record for the Glasgow-based practice, it was named as a finalist in eight categories, covering each of its key sectors - education, lei
28/06/2024
The Highland Council has announced a new £2.1 billion twenty-year investment plan, which will add significant capital on top of existing and additional new commitments of £50 million for roads and transport infrastructure agreed as part of the 2024 budget setting process. £63.4m will be spent on ro
28/06/2024
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has announced the launch of construction work to deliver 19 two and three bedroom affordable homes for social rent for Home in Scotland, which will form part of its Seton Rise development and the wider masterplan vision for the new community now emerging in Winchburgh.
28/06/2024
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the appointment of Karen Anderson as their new President. Karen Anderson is a founding partner of Anderson Bell Christie Architects. During her distinguished career in practice and architectural education, she has also shared he
28/06/2024
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) and Keltbray have announced the launch of a new Regional LCD Headquarters in Andover, providing a central hub for teams dedicated to upgrading and enhancing SSEN's network and power a net zero future. Attendees experienced first-hand the advanced pl
28/06/2024
Port of Aberdeen's Head of People & Culture, Jeanine Maindron, has highlighted the roles crucial to the continued growth and success of the port and explores the steps the organisation is taking to maintain its position as an employer of choice in the region. • What careers are available at Port of
27/06/2024
S Harrison has appointed Ogilvie Construction as the principal contractor for the development of 157-bedroom hotel in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh. The development will see a 1970s office building, which is currently known as Osborne House, transformed into a new hotel, complete with a residents
27/06/2024
Nova Innovation has announced a new partnership with RSK to lead the charge in designing, building and installing robust floating solar power stations across the globe. The companies have launched a new joint venture, AquaGen365, building on the success of Nova's first floating solar project in the
27/06/2024
Nine Barratt Developments Scotland site managers have been recognised as amongst the best in the country at the prestigious Pride in the Job Awards. Known as the 'Oscars' of the housebuilding industry, the Pride in the Job Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC) recognises the finest
27/06/2024
Leading foundation engineering company, Roger Bullivant Limited (RBL) has announced the successful completion of the first phase of works at a residential site in Killearn for CALA Homes. The entire project consists of the installation of 1,685 No. Driven Precast Concrete Piles and 5,900lm of RBea
27/06/2024
Network Rail has announced the successful installation of a replacement footbridge at Uddingston station. Colleagues from Scotland's Railway met yesterday (26 June) to conduct final inspections on 75-tonne footbridge which was installed at the station in March. The old footbridge will be removed t
27/06/2024
International infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty, has announced the appointment of Nick Crossfield as CEO of its UK Construction Services business. Nick will be responsible for the strategic leadership of Balfour Beatty's UK Construction Services business, delivering on its business plans with
27/06/2024
A new report has revealed that some 54% of Orkney residents walk or wheel at least five days a week, making it the most frequent mode of travel in the islands, with driving at 48%. The pilot Orkney Travel Matters report, published by Sustrans in partnership with Orkney Islands Council and supporte
27/06/2024
Argyll and Bute Council will engage with the Scottish Government to try and secure additional resource to mitigate flooding issues in Oban. The Council has said that additional funding is required to carry out major works, such as attenuation, water storage and general measures aimed at mitigating
27/06/2024
North Lanarkshire Council has announced the official opening of a new outdoor gym development within Overton community park. The exercise facility, which is free to use, sits next to the Overtown Community Centre and is a welcome addition to the existing play park, skate park and dog walking area.
27/06/2024
Diamond Trucks has announced its acquisition of Border Trucks, Carlisle, the Renault Trucks sales and service dealership for the area bordering Scotland and England. Diamond Trucks is a Renault Trucks dealer operating from two sites in Northern Ireland and Warrington, Cheshire. Part of the Setanta
26/06/2024
Scotland has created the highest number of new woodland in 34 years, according to new official statistics. The figures also show that nearly 75% of all new woodland throughout the UK were established in Scotland last year. During 2023/4 a total of 15,000 hectares (ha) of new woodland – roughly 30
26/06/2024
Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing group, CCG, are carrying out a large-scale, window replacement programme for over 479 households across the district of Leith on behalf of Harbour Homes. The three-phase workstream is being undertaken by the firm's in-house planned maintenance division k
26/06/2024
East Lothian Council's Planning Committee has approved Levelling Up funded works at the former Cockenzie Power Station site. The Committee also granted planning permission for a beer garden in Tranent and agreed details of 137 houses and 9 flats at Dolphingstone, which already had planning permiss
26/06/2024
Scotland's largest berthage port, the Port of Aberdeen, is set to become the smartest port in the UK with a significant £1 million investment in new technology to improve the safety, connectivity, and sustainability of the port. The contract includes the upgrade and expansion of the port's CCTV and
26/06/2024
A new Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) survey has revealed that Contractor Design Portions remains an issue that needs improvement. The survey, issued by CQIC which was established in early 2023 to further embed and promote a quality culture across Scotland’s construction secto
26/06/2024
Second-year plumbing and heating apprentice from Elgin, Shaun Wilcox, has been named the Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY) for a second year, this time in the highly competitive copper category, sponsored by Airdrie Mechanical Services. Following his triumph in the lead category last
26/06/2024
The NFRC has announced its six shortlisted finalists to take part in a practical skills competition for a place in the UK pitched roofing IFD team. The competition will take place on the 8 and 9 July at the The Centre Of Roofing Excellence, Hereford. The six finalists will compete to be part of t
26/06/2024
The Fraserburgh Beach Vision & Masterplan has been recognised with a prestigious planning award from the Royal Town & Planning Institute (RTPI). The project was entered into the 2024 RTPI Scotland Awards for Planning Excellence with the success announced at an event in Edinburgh. Nominated in part
26/06/2024
Scottish Housing Day will highlight the importance of housing, in supporting people throughout life as their needs and priorities change. The annual event aims to raise awareness of the challenges and successes in Scotland's housing sector, as well as encouraging the sector and members of the publi
26/06/2024
ScottishPower have welcomed Shadow Chancellor Rt Hon Rachel Reeves to their Whitelee Windfarm, where she set out the Labour Party's plans to unlock investment and deliver reforms to boost economic growth. She was joined by ScottishPower Chief Executive Keith Anderson and Anas Sarwar MSP, Leader of
25/06/2024
Contract G F Tomlinson has delivered the first stage of works as part of a masterplan to reinvigorate the historic Tower Gardens in Skegness. On behalf of Skegness Town Council who are developing the site with Heritage Lincolnshire through SCAPE's Regional Construction Framework, G F Tomlinson work
25/06/2024
Insulation manufacturer and installer energystore has acquired a majority share in Scottish specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) for an undisclosed sum. Headquartered in Holywood, Co Down, energystore designs, manufactures and installs insulation systems for floors, w
25/06/2024
Work to restore, revitalise and transform Dalian House in Glasgow has been completed. The former landmark 64,000ft office building in the heart of Glasgow that hosted NHS Scotland, has been transformed into a 92-apartment boutique build-to-rent apartment community. The property offers modern, high
25/06/2024
Network Rail engineers are to start work to support electrification of the East Kilbride to Glasgow railway line. Engineers will commence work from 19 until 22 July. Passengers are being advised to plan ahead as no trains will run on the route from 00:20am on Friday 19 July until services resume a
25/06/2024
Highland Housing Alliance (HHA) has welcomed the first residents to three developments delivered in partnership with Tulloch Homes. HHA has taken handover of eight homes at The Maples in Inverness, eight in Highland View, Kirkhill, and four in Aviemore. The homes are all available at mid-market ren
25/06/2024
Following the completion of Phase 1 of Scottish Water's sewage system upgrade and a full road resurfacing by the Roads Maintenance Partnership, Tay Street has partially reopened. The road will be open as far down as the Rail Bridge, where vehicles will then be required to turn at the bridge and ret
25/06/2024
Five seasoned electricians have provided a unique insight into the current state of the industry in the fifth episode of the popular Sparks' Remarks podcast from Scotland’s biggest trade association, SELECT. Skills, drills and bellyaches – live from Hampden Spark! sees contractors give their honest
25/06/2024
Linthouse Housing Association has opened a new community shop. The new development has come about in association with Good Food Scotland which is part of the Feeding Britain network. The trail-blazing development aims to offer affordable items exclusively for residents in the G51 postcode area whi
24/06/2024
Complete Weed Control (CWC), one of Scotland's leading weed control, ground maintenance and tree management specialists, is bringing a jobs boost to the North-East after successfully securing a major maintenance contract for the region’s roads. The Lanarkshire company, which now covers the greater
24/06/2024
ScotPlant 2026 is to take place on Friday April 24 and Saturday April 25, 2026. Following the success of ScotPlant 2024, which attracted almost 6,660 unique visitors and 210 exhibitors, the biennial event will return once again to the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, next to Edinburgh Airport. Or
24/06/2024
The development of a new state-of-the-art primary school in Craigshill, Livingston, has moved forward. It is proposed that the new £24 million non-denominational school will be constructed on the site of Riverside Primary School, with pupils and staff from Riverside and Letham moving into the newly
24/06/2024
ScottishPower has partnered with architect and TV presenter George Clarke for its latest marketing campaign as it sets out to help more people transform their homes into amazing 'green' spaces. The energy company has partnered with Channel 4's home improvement show Amazing Spaces with a six month c
24/06/2024
Talented Built Environment and Design students from Fife College have showcased their hard work and achievements at their End of Year Show. Demonstrating the skills they have honed throughout their courses, students from Built Environment and Design courses including Architectural Technology, Quant
24/06/2024
New independent research findings have unveiled an alarming reduction in the small and medium (SME) home building sector in Scotland. According to a report published today by representative body Homes for Scotland (HFS), the proportion of new homes sold by those building between 3 and 49 homes pe
24/06/2024
Lar Housing Trust has promoted Mikko Ramstedt to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. He joined Lar in March 2018 as Director of Finance and Corporate Services from Scottish Futures Trust, where he specialised in housing projects, before taking on the job of Managing Director at subsi
24/06/2024
A review of Edinburgh's short term lets (STL) licensing is to take place this summer. Councillors agreed to publicly consult on the city's existing policy and conditions framework. This is in line with a decision taken in 2023 that the city’s policy would be reviewed after a year. Regulatory Conve
21/06/2024
Deanestor has scooped a fit-out contract, worth over £2 million, for the new Monifieth Learning Campus in Angus. The firm was appointed by Robertson. Part of the national Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP), this new Learning Campus for Angus Council is delivered through the Procurement Hu
21/06/2024
Scottish Water has achieved a significant milestone in its multi-million-pound project to upgrade a rising sewer main that serves customers in Renfrew and Glasgow. A temporary overland pipeline stretching nearly a kilometre along King's Inch Road is now operational, carrying flows of waste water.
21/06/2024
Story Scotland, the Scottish civil engineering Division of Story Contracting, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of success and commitment to excellence in the rail and construction industry. Since its inception in 2014, the company has played a pivotal role in shaping civil engi
21/06/2024
North Lanarkshire Council has approved plans to replace University Hospital Monklands. The council agreed planning permission for the new, state-of-the-art hospital, to be constructed at Wester Moffat in Airdrie by NHS Lanarkshire's Monklands Replacement Project (MRP). Professor Jann Gardner, NHS
21/06/2024
Building work has commenced on a new Paisley Grammar School Community Campus. The new Paisley Grammar School Community Campus will be a state-of-the-art facility which will replace the existing school, due to open by August 2026, on vacant land near the town's Renfrew Road. The £85.5million projec
21/06/2024
South Ayrshire Council has introduced a new Conservation Area Appraisal for Girvan and expanded the town's Conservation Area boundaries. The extended area now includes additional sections of Dalrymple Street, Bridge Street, Henrietta Street, and High Street. There is also a small change to the Cons
21/06/2024
The newly restored Elder Park Library and Community Hub has officially opened. Glasgow Life, the charity that leads culture and sport in Glasgow reopened the establishment on Monday 24 June following a £4 million upgrade. In partnership with Elderpark Housing Association, Elder Park Library and Co
21/06/2024
BEAR Scotland is to conduct drainage investigations on the trunk road between Bowtrees Junction and Kilbagie Roundabout, which will result in a series of overnight lane and road closures on the M876 and A876. The works will commence on Monday 24 June and continue for five weeks. For the safety of w
20/06/2024
Knight Property Group has finalised a double deal at Pavilion 10, Kingshill Park in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. Rovco, a leading provider of tech-powered offshore wind geophysical survey and ROV/AUV projects, has secured five and six year leases for two office suites situated in Knight's modern office
20/06/2024
A public consultation has launched about the future use of a woodland site in Stanley. Slightly larger than half an acre in size, and located on the western side of Perth Road, the mixed coniferous and broadleaved semi-natural woodland has been owned by the Perth and Kinross Council since 1991.
20/06/2024
A scheme to help first time buyers step on to the property ladder has reopened for applications. The Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) scheme is available across Scotland to first-time buyers on low or medium incomes who cannot afford the full price of a home. Successful applicants will be able to
20/06/2024
Glasgow City Council Council has approved funding for Trusts supporting Glasgow's built heritage. The council will give £50,000 core funding to the Glasgow Building Preservation Trust (GBPT) and £240,000 (£50,000 core funding and £190,000 grant funding) to the Glasgow City Heritage Trust (GCHT). G
20/06/2024
A set of actions to tackle the housing shortage in Argyll and Bute has been approved by councillors. Last year, Argyll and Bute Council became the first local authority to declare a housing emergency and, shortly afterwards, it hosted a Housing Emergency Summit with over 90 key stakeholders to iden
20/06/2024
Prosigns has acquired Centurion Signs, a signage and graphics company based in East Kilbride. The move is a bold vision to protect jobs in the mid to long term and to create two sustainable businesses that provide signage products that will now be solely manufactured in Scotland for a wide range of
20/06/2024
The Scottish Housing Regulator has released new advisory guidance for business planning aimed at social landlords. The updated business planning advisory guidance retains the key principles of the previous guidance but reflects the significant challenges in the current operating environment for soc
20/06/2024
Angus Council has launched a public consultation on the Draft Angus Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and Delivery Plan. The Angus LHEES is a long-term strategic framework for: • the improvement of the energy efficiency of buildings in Angus • the reduction of greenhouse gas emissio
19/06/2024
Balfour Beatty has been awarded a contract to construct three new substations in Argyll, Scotland, on behalf of SSEN Transmission. The contract has been awarded through the GIS2 RIIO T2 framework, to which the company was appointed in 2022. The contract will see Balfour Beatty unite its Power Tra
19/06/2024
Regeneration specialist, Summix Capital, has been granted planning permission for the delivery of a new low-carbon mixed-use development at Central Quay in Glasgow by councillors on the Planning Applications Committee. The granting of planning permission, subject to conditions, for this major urban
19/06/2024
Maxi Construction has been appointed for the refurbishment and extension of St John's House, a Category C listed building in Edinburgh's Old Town. Works include demolition of part of a 1970s extension, underpinning and new extension to provide a lift shaft, alterations to the roof space to create a
19/06/2024
Scottish Water has reached a key milestone in a multi-million-pound project to upgrade an important rising sewer main serving customers in Renfrew and Glasgow. A temporary overland pipeline stretching nearly a kilometre along King's Inch Road is now operational, carrying flows of waste water. This
19/06/2024
Clark Contracts have announced the successful completion of the design and build of Ian MacLeod Distillers new headquarters in Broxburn. The new office, known as Peter Russell House, is located within East Mains Industrial Estate, only a short distance from the distiller's previous head office and
19/06/2024
Lime Electrical, the Midlothian-based electrical contractor, has announced its rebranding as LIME and the launch of a new mechanical division. LIME has appointed David Houston as joint managing director, together with a six strong team of M&E professionals, to launch the company’s new mechanical di
19/06/2024
The UK's leading EV rapid charging network, Osprey Charging, has announced plans for a new ultra-fast 16-charger hub in Paisley – which when completed will be the largest public ultra-rapid charging hub in Scotland. The charge point operator has completed the purchase of a freehold site in Paisley
19/06/2024
Scottish Government plans to address cuts to affordable rented housing through private investment are in danger of destabilising Scotland's social housing, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned. During her opening speech at SFHA's Annual Conference in Glasgow, Chief Exec
19/06/2024
The Highland Council has called for application for the 2024-25 Islands Programme, designed to finance capital projects benefitting islands communities. A package of £3M is available for Scottish island authorities to bid into in financial year 2024-25. The funding aims to support locally designed
19/06/2024
Argyll and Bute Council has called for feedback on a proposed walking and cycling route that will link the ferry terminals at Tarbert and Kennacraig, making it safer and easier for more people to choose to walk and cycle to nearby services and facilities. The council is seeking input from the local
18/06/2024
West Lothian's Bathgate Water and surrounding greenspaces are set to be transformed by a new ground-breaking, multi-partner environmental project. The regeneration project will enhance the habitat, biodiversity and improve Net Zero and sustainability opportunities. There will also be improved walk
18/06/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council has unveiled plans for the first phase of a £1.3 billion sustainable new coastal town at Granton Waterfront. In partnership with Cruden Homes, the Council plan to transform part of the Capital's largest brownfield site into an exciting new development comprising over 8
18/06/2024
Robertson Construction Central East has announced the successful completion and delivery of the £12 million 4D Cellular Medicine Building that will support cancer and health research for the University of Edinburgh. Connecting to the existing East and North buildings of the Institute of Genetics an
18/06/2024
Dundee City Council has granted full planning permission for the Eden Project Dundee, following an intensive period of community engagement and co-creation, which saw the Project team host events across the city with comments and feedback on the project being incorporated into the planning applicati
18/06/2024
Montrose Port Authority has welcomed the progress being made on the self-funded, multi-million pound restoration of the historic Customs House building. The restoration project demonstrates the Port Authority's commitment to preserving maritime heritage and investing for future generations as a tru
18/06/2024
CCG Group's planned maintenance division, CCG Asset Management, is making progress with installing 2400 Janex windows for 300 residences in Renfrewshire and Glasgow. The high-performance windows have been installed at 148 residences in Paisley for Williamsburgh Housing Association whilst work is ad
18/06/2024
Eycon, the Glasgow-based building contractor, is primed for further growth following the appointment of two new directors. Colin Young, who joined the firm in February 2022 as Contracts Manager, steps up to become Construction Director, while Iain Buchanan has been promoted to Commercial Director a
18/06/2024
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies is organising a sponsored walk in memory of former colleague Stevie Russell, who passed away suddenly at the end of last year. The father-of-two was a pillar of the community in Polbeth and had been working tirelessly to raise money for the construction of the
18/06/2024
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has secured Scottish Government funding to offer ten new Future Planners bursaries of £5,000, up from £2,000 last year, to a selection of students who choose to enrol on an RTPI fully accredited Planning Masters in Scotland for this coming academic year. Bur
18/06/2024
Scottish Water has committed to reducing carbon emissions in the construction sector, having signed up to the Construct Zero Five Client Carbon Commitments. The Commitments were launched by the Construction Leadership Council, a body which works with the construction industry and Government to supp
17/06/2024
Renfrewshire Council has awarded a £69 million contract to build the new Paisley Grammar School Community Campus to Morrison Construction's Building Central. The school is being funded by Renfrewshire Council and Scottish Futures Trust, as part of the Scottish Government’s Learning Estate Investmen
17/06/2024
SSEN Transmission and contractor Burns & McDonnell have partnered for a new community woodland initiative, with more than 200 native trees planted in Highland Perthshire. A team of 13 volunteers from project teams working on SSEN Transmission's nearby Errochty Grid Supply Point (GSP) project includ
17/06/2024
Scottish Water have announced the launch of a £30 million investment in the water network for Selkirk and surrounding areas. The investment will see the construction of a new Clear Water Tank and a 7-mile pipeline, to provide a more robust and efficient water supply system. This project will not on
17/06/2024
Network Rail has announced the successful installation of of the steel structures at Anniesland railway station, with engineers working throughout the night on Saturday 15 June. Great Western Road was temporarily reduced to one westbound lane at Anniesland Cross to accommodate the three cranes need
17/06/2024
Trade body, Scottish Renewables, has urged the Scottish Government to reinstate solar to the Home Energy Scotland (HES) grant and loan scheme. The Energy Saving Trust recently announced that solar PV and energy storage systems will no longer be included in the Scottish Government's Home Energy Scot
17/06/2024
Moray Council has issued a 'Call for Sites' – an opportunity for individuals, landowners and developers to suggest sites for development within Moray over the next 10 to 15 years – as part of the development of a Local Development Plan 2027. The sites suggested will be used to inform the preparatio
17/06/2024
Will Bros Civil Engineering has been appointed by the Highland Council for the delivery of the Naver Bridge replacement works. The project is required to replace the aged single track wrought iron plate girder bridge over the River Naver South of Bettyhill. This road forms part of the North Coast 5
17/06/2024
Falkirk Council has approved a major investment in the regions sports and leisure facilities including the final approval of the development of a new £35 million centrally located leisure and wellbeing centre. The decision aims to address the deteriorating condition of existing venues and ensure co
17/06/2024
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has provided a "roofers perspective" in its response to the Construction Skills Network Outlook. The CITV publication provides insights into the UK construction economy and its future labour requirements. Sharing what this means from a roofer's
17/06/2024
CCG has welcomed the news that they have won the 'Excellence in Sustainability' at this year's Scottish Home Awards. The accolade, presented at a ceremony in Glasgow, commemorates CCG's commitment to sustainability in housebuilding, ranging from our methods of building and materials to our approach
14/06/2024
Moray Council has approved a long-term expansion plan for Mosstodloch. The vision is for Mosstodloch to be a place with a choice of good homes, opportunities to work locally, and be well connected with its environment. Proposals include a new residential housing site with up to 150 houses, a stren
14/06/2024
Morgan Sindall Scotland business has scooped another prestigious RoSPA Award, taking its total to 27 consecutive years of Gold Awards. The achievement sees the firm presented with a RoSPA Patron's Award in recognition of the contractor’s commitment to upholding scrupulous health and safety excelle
14/06/2024
Deanestor has reported a £3 million rise in turnover to £22.4m and a record order intake of over £30m in its latest finanacial results for the year ending December 2023. Forward orders have increased by more than £3m to over £30m compared to the same period last year for projects to be delivered th
14/06/2024
Clark Contracts has completed the installation of the rooflights within the 1889 Hall at The Briggait Clydeside Market Halls. The work is part of the major refurbishment of the Category A listed building for Wasps Studios. The milestone has been marked by visits from the Glasgow City Council Senio
14/06/2024
A rarely available lifestyle opportunity to acquire Bellevue Farm, Sliddery, Isle of Arran KA27 8PB, a compact property and land holding with panoramic sea views is being marketed in three lots by solicitors Watermans and DM Hall, one of Scotland's largest independent firms of chartered surveyors. T
14/06/2024
Glasgow City Council has given the go-ahead to dispose the former schoolhouses at Broomhill Primary School, Beechwood Drive and Gadburn Primary School, at Rockfield Road, and a small site adjacent to 8 Prospecthill Road. The former schoolhouse of Broomhill Primary School, a three-bedroom 1970s deta
14/06/2024
Building work to extend St Paul's Primary School in East Calder is continuing. In order to facilitate the next phase of the works, the nursery will be temporarily relocated to the Calderwood Primary School nursery from Monday 1st July 2024 until Friday 2 August 2024. Head of Education, Greg Welsh,
14/06/2024
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Katerina Brown joins HES from the National Trust for Scotland, where she currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. She brings a deep commitment to heritage preservation and is highly motivated to further HES's
13/06/2024
Plans to develop a new 8,500 capacity arena by AEG at Edinburgh Park have been given the go-ahead. The proposals were approved by the City of Edinburgh Council. Council Leader Cammy Day said: "Edinburgh already boasts a great set of venues in the shape of Murrayfield, the Usher Hall and our theatr
13/06/2024
A £6.5 million Scottish Water scheme to improve the quality for thousands of customers has been completed in East Ayrshire. A new Olympic swimming pool sized treated water storage tank near Patna is now supplying 6,500 customers after undergoing final testing. Covering 700 square metres, the seven
13/06/2024
Cube Glass has secured a series of new contract wins in the North of Scotland totalling £250,000. The Cumbernauld-based company, which manufactures and installs aluminium doors and windows, is set to undertake a curtain walling installation at Castletown Distillery in Thurso and a similar installat
13/06/2024
Perth & Kinross Council has approved plans to invest over £8 million to develop a new community campus at Pitlochry High School and to create new homes in the town. The proposals, made following the Pitlochry Locality Asset Review, will see £8.7m invested in the school to create a community campus
13/06/2024
South Lanarkshire Council has declared a housing emergency . A motion agreed recognised that there has been a 28% increase in the number of people applying to the council for assistance due to homelessness, a 38% increase in the number of people recorded by the council as homeless and a 101% increa
13/06/2024
GMG Energy, the rapidly expanding Highland timber products specialist which contributes significantly to the circular economy in the Highlands and the Northern Isles, has lent its support to the Royal Highland Educational Trust's (RHET) first online Meet the Lambs initiative aimed primarily at early
13/06/2024
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has been named the Surveyor of the Year at The Scottish Mortgage Awards. Shepherd Senior Partner Ian Fergusson said: "We're thrilled to once again win this coveted award which exemplifies our continual focus on strategic growth and generating team work to deliver outsta
13/06/2024
The Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has raised "serious concerns" after the Scottish Government announced it is to discontinue funding for solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage under the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme. Alan Wilson, Chair of the CICV, said: "Solar PV
12/06/2024
Balfour Beatty has scooped the first phase of the £690 million Skye 132kV reinforcement project for Scottish and Southern Electricity Network (SSEN) Transmission. On completion the project will ensure the supply of secure, clean electricity to thousands of homes and businesses across the Hebrides
12/06/2024
Eildon Housing Association has unveiled its latest development on the site of the former High School in Earlston. The new development of 64 sustainable and affordable homes, is a mix of family homes, lower and upper colony and cottage flats. All houses and flats benefit from air source heating sys
12/06/2024
A roads service budget of over £10 million has been approved by Aberdeen Council. The budget will cover road and pavement repairs, safe routes to schools, lighting improvements, repairs to bridges, flooding and coastal protection. Aberdeen City Council's Net Zero, Environment, and Transport Commit
12/06/2024
Adapt Commercial Property has officially opened its new Glasgow studio at McLellan Works on Sauchiehall Street. The move marks the agency's first anniversary after its foundation in June 2023 by Fergus Maclennan, formerly a Partner and Head of Glasgow Business Space Agency at global real estate f
12/06/2024
BRUSH Group has acquired Rybka, one of Scotland's leading mechanical, electrical, building services and sustainability consultancies. Established in Scotland in the 1990s and with more than 50 staff located in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, the acquisition gives BRUSH a greater foothold into the
12/06/2024
Safety works are expected to be completed at the fire-damaged former Ayr Station Hotel on Monday, 12 June. Some rail services affected will return to Ayr station on 17 June, the same day as South Ayrshire Council has completed work on the privately-owned former hotel building. Network Rail engine
12/06/2024
The Forth Green Freeport (FGF) officially launched today, 12 June, after receiving approval from the Scottish and UK Governments for its Outline Business Case. The designation includes three tax sites in Grangemouth, Rosyth, and Mid-Forth (Leith and Burntisland). This significant milestone for th
12/06/2024
SSE and partners have been chosen in the Netherlands offshore wind tender. A consortium of ABP, APG and SSE Renewables (Noordzeker) have been selected by the Dutch authorities to progress with their bid in the 2GW Alpha offshore wind tender site in the IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm Zone in the Netherland
11/06/2024
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has given its official backing to a new nature recovery scheme throughout the areas in which it operates. SSEN, the Distribution Network Operator for the north of Scotland and central southern England, has become a founding partner and the first uti
11/06/2024
Knight Property Group has announced the successful completion of build works for a new £10 million Aberdeen store for national home improvement giant, Wickes. The site at Kingshill Park, in Westhill, Aberdeen has been formally handed over to Wickes who are now managing the fit-out process, ahead of
11/06/2024
CCG (Scotland) has announced the launch of construction work on the development of 71 new mid-market homes on the site of the former Shawbridge Arcade. CCG is leading the construction of the affordable homes at Shawbridge Street in Pollokshaws, south Glasgow, on behalf of Lowther, part of Wheatley
11/06/2024
OnPath Energy has announced the successful completion of the construction phase of its Kype Muir Extension Wind Farm. Located just south of Strathaven in South Lanarkshire, the Kype Extension features 15 ultra-powerful turbines: four at 156 meters, three at 176 meters, and eight at 200 meters. Not
11/06/2024
Perth and Kinross Council has granted permission for Persimmon North Scotland to develop 209 energy-efficient new homes in Crieff. Persimmon's North Scotland team will deliver much-needed new homes at Broich Road on the edge of the town, after their proposal was formally approved by Perth and Kinro
11/06/2024
The demands on the electrical network to power artificial intelligence (AI) may become unsustainable as it becomes a growing part of society, new President of industry body, SELECT, has warned. Mike Stark, who took over the association reins last week, said the UK's National Grid could struggle to
11/06/2024
Scotland's Towns Partnership (STP) and Perth & Kinross Council have announced a major new event to help drive a better future for Scotland's communities. The 2024 Scotland's Towns Conference (STC24) will welcome delegates from across Scotland to Perth Concert Hall on Wednesday, 27 November. The th
11/06/2024
Barratt Developments East Scotland has announced a new partnership with Edinburgh Zoo, which will see felled trees from the site of a new Livingston development recycled and donated to the zoo. To date, Barratt Developments East Scotland – which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes – has d
11/06/2024
Capstone Construction has received the Bronze National Site Award from the Considerate Constructors Scheme. The award is in recognition of Capstone site manager, Bob Grant, and his team for their work on the Cawdor Road site in Nairn. The project consisted of constructing 22 units for Albyn Housin
11/06/2024
The Scottish National Investment Bank (the Bank) has announced a new £10 million investment to support the growth plans of Scotland's only private electric vehicle charge point operator, FOR EV. The cash injection follows an initial investment of £2m by the Bank in 2021, as well as an £18m investme
10/06/2024
SSE Renewables has announced that the first power has been produced at Viking Wind Farm on Shetland, which once fully operational will be the UK's most productive onshore wind farm. The landmark moment comes after the final turbine was installed at the 443MW Viking Wind Farm in Shetland. The milest
10/06/2024
Renewable energy is the most important sector in the North East of Scotland's economic future according to new polling, Scottish Renewables has reported. The poll asked 'Which of the following sectors do you think is the most important to the economic future of North East Scotland' and found that 3
10/06/2024
Forth Ports have announced the successful completion of the Category A Listed Victoria Swing Bridge at the Port of Leith. A walk over procession and a colourful community flag parade was held to mark the end of a full refurbishment and official reopening of the bridge. The six figure investment in
10/06/2024
Port of Aberdeen has been named 'Business of the Year' at the Maritime UK Awards 2024. The awards celebrate organisations across the maritime sector, encompassing shipping, ports, engineering, professional services, and leisure marine. Port of Aberdeen's CEO, Bob Sanguinetti, was at Titanic Belfas
10/06/2024
West Lothian Council has welcomed the progress being made on building work at St Kentigern's Academy with the next stage of the £35 million project set to be given the green light. A major project to remove RAAC and asbestos, and re-build a significant proportion of the school began last year. Over
10/06/2024
South Ayrshire Council has reported that it remains on target to successfully complete its programme of safety works at the former Station Hotel in Ayr on Monday, 17 June, 2024. The building was extensively damaged in a fire in September 2023. The Council's Building Standards team instructed urgent
10/06/2024
Angus Council's Communities Committee is set to consider the adoption of a new Housing Service Improvement Plan on Tuesday 11 June, in response to challenges and concerns around critical service areas. The housing service improvement priorities have been identified through the Council's Annual Retu
10/06/2024
Aberdeenshire Council has launched a public consultation seeking views on the development of a new Local Development Plan. As part of the production of the next Local Development Plan, which identifies new land for housing, the Council wants to know what people think of their existing local parks a
10/06/2024
Network Rail has announced a programme of bridge survey works between Arrochar and Tarbet. Engineers will complete a structural survey of the railway bridge at near Arrochar and Tarbet station from 20:00 on Thursday 13 June to 06:00 on Friday 14 June. Signage will be in place ahead of the road clo
10/06/2024
SP Energy Networks has announced that installation of a new high voltage electricity cable and substation on the A82 Dumbarton Road at Milton Brae. Albert Santandreu, SP Energy Networks' Head of Delivery said: "These works will ensure we continue to support the move to cleaner and greener transport
07/06/2024
The next UK Government risks being cut adrift in the global race to a clean energy future unless investment, infrastructure and innovation are at the heart of its plans to secure a world-class clean energy system, according to industry body Scottish Renewables. In its manifesto launched today (June
07/06/2024
CCG Scotland has welcomed the news that the multi-award-winning North Gate has won another industry accolade after securing a prestigious RIAS Award. Officially announced by the RIBA Journal, the awards occurred at a ceremony hosted at the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh with the CCG proj
07/06/2024
Falkirk could see the development of a new state-of-the-art £35m sport and leisure facility in the next five years if Councillors agree a new strategy report at an upcoming Executive meeting. The radical new strategy would see the major venue act as a 'leisure hub' for Falkirk Council. A significan
07/06/2024
Dundee Council's City Governance Committee is set to consider a new Corporate Procurement Strategy for 2024-27, as part of ongoing efforts to boost the local economy and support local firms will be outlined to councillors. The City Governance Committee will consider a Corporate Procurement Strateg
07/06/2024
Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) has called for tenders for 31 available contracts for maintenance across the region. The contracts, with values of between £50k and £15 million include a range of services to support HIAL airports across a number of locations. HIAL is encouraging all busines
07/06/2024
The Scottish Government has announced the launch of the prestigious national 2024 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration. Some 80 guests attend a launch event, and received a specially recorded messages from previous SURF Award Winners; North Edinburgh Arts, Alchemy Film & Arts, DR
06/06/2024
CCG (Scotland) has announced the successful completion of a new build development at St Andrews Drive, the last of three phases of development works at Pollokshields on behalf of Southside Housing Association. The 120 homes in the last phases were added to the 49 already completed in the summer of
06/06/2024
With less than a year in the industry, Scottish Water apprentice, Zac Mooney, has achieved both Scottish and UK top awards for his innovative work and presentation on using the natural flow of water to generate electricity. Inspired by an industry-leading hydropower scheme at his local site in Falk
06/06/2024
Glasgow City Council has approved a new Forestry and Woodland Strategy (FWS), designed to protect the city's trees and woodlands, but also guide investment in new planting and in doing so, bring economic, environmental and social benefits. The importance of trees and woodland to cities is now widel
06/06/2024
Falkirk Council are set to consider proposals for a £10.5 million investment in local sport and leisure facilities Bo'ness Academy, Braes High School, and in Denny. In a report going before the Executive on 11 June, the most advanced plans are for Bo'ness Academy, where a major new Community Wing i
06/06/2024
Argyll and Bute Council have announced a new construction skills programme for high school pupils in the region. Lochgilphead High School pupils will try their hands at joinery, roofing, plumbing, and brickwork when they attend a series of traditional skills workshops funded and delivered by the co
06/06/2024
SNIPEF and 12 leading built environment organisations have called on the Scottish Government to adopt comprehensive retrofit strategies to meet fuel poverty and net-zero targets. The group recommends establishing a ministerial oversight group and developing a Retrofit Delivery Plan to ensure adequa
06/06/2024
JR Scaffold Services has announced the successful completion of work on a town centre roofing project at The Corn Exchange, a JD Wetherspoons pub and restaurant in Arbroath, on behalf of their client, Castlecourt Construction. The Paisley-based scaffold business – a division of The JR Group and on
06/06/2024
Scotloo is using BigChange job management software to drive growth in its portable sanitary equipment, storage, and waste management services. Since implementing the 6-in-1 cloud based solution Scotloo has achieved its best ever trading year, invested over £5 million in its fleet of specialist vehic
06/06/2024
Clark Contracts is continuing to support charities across Scotland through its ongoing Corporate Volunteering Scheme. Since 2017, Clark Contracts has offered all employees the opportunity to spend one paid working day per year volunteering for a charity of their choice. This initiative means that a
06/06/2024
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks' (SSEN) has supported the refurbishment of Holt Parish Hall, with funding from its Resilient Communities Fund. SSEN support the community development following a successful application to the Distribution Network Operator's Resilient Communities Fund in 20
05/06/2024
Glasgow City Council has welcomed the progress being made on the programme for the George Square project, with confirmation that work will begin on-site in January 2025, with the main work to begin next April. The first phase of this work will be the creation of a site compound and hoarding of Geo
05/06/2024
West Lothian Council has been recommended to approved the development of Drumshoreland Garden Community – a proposed low carbon community, to help it address its recently declared housing emergency. The ambitious £275 million residential-led mixed-use development is situated at the Clapperton poult
05/06/2024
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced a recruitment drive to appoint a Skills and Training Lead – a new role to help tackle the skills shortage and promote careers in the plant industry. This new position is a significant milestone for the SPOA, as President John Sibbald explai
05/06/2024
Urban Fox, a partnership between Balfour Beatty Investments and Urban Electric Networks, has unveiled the UEone, Europe's first fully retractable electric vehicle (EV) chargers, at a launch event held at the internationally renowned design museum, V&A Dundee, Scotland. Following over seven years o
05/06/2024
Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS) has a announced a free online forum on Preventative Design, to explore how design can be used to proactively create healthy, sustainable places that promote wellbeing and safety for all. Preventative design is all about thinking ahead during the design phase.
05/06/2024
A new Built Heritage Commission (BHC) has been established in Glasgow, designed to provide advice on a wide variety of heritage related matters in the city. Built heritage is key to not only Glasgow's civic pride but contributes to the local economy. The Commission will act as a collaborative forum
05/06/2024
Scotland’s planning system cannot be fixed by fees alone, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has said in its response to the Investing in Planning consultation. The RTPI Scotland highlighted the consultation's reliance on planning fees, which it will not be a silver bullet to fixing
05/06/2024
SSEN Transmission has announced a programme of ground investigation works across the north of Scotland, as it gathers information to help inform the next stage of development for a major upgrade of the electricity transmission network that will enable the connection and transportation of renewable e
05/06/2024
Aberdeenshire Council has called on organisations in Buchan to apply for project support from the local Coastal Communities Fund. A wide range of initiatives and activities within the Buchan area have already benefitted from grants since the fund was created in 2021 – from new coastal paths to play
05/06/2024
Award-winning Scottish homebuilder, Cruden Homes, has announced the appointment of four new sales advisors to its in-house sales team, aiming to enhance and expand sales talent across all regions. This initiative is part of Cruden's ongoing strategy to elevate the home-buying experience through an
04/06/2024
Twelve Tier One UK infrastructure and construction contractors and consultants have today published their 'Blueprint for Growth', sharing 12 recommendations that the future government should implement to effectively boost the UK's economic growth and productivity. Collectively directly employing ne
04/06/2024
Scottish Water has partnered with United Utilities to work with tech innovators ChangeMaker3D and Manchester Metropolitan University to develop 'printfrastructure' – a trail-blazing project to produce 3D concrete printed infrastructure components. In a first for the water industry, the £1.7m projec
04/06/2024
The Royal Institute of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the winners of their 2024 RIAS Awards. The winners of this year's Scottish national architecture awards include new homes, workplaces, community and cultural buildings – with several winners demonstrating excellence in retrofitting
04/06/2024
CCG Homes has announced the successful completion of a pioneering new private housing development on Granton Waterfront, north Edinburgh. Comprising 56 one-and-two-bedroom apartments contained within a striking concave building with views towards the Silverknowes Esplanade and Firth of Forth, 'West
04/06/2024
Pacific Building has announced that they have started work on their latest luxury hotel project in the heart of Edinburgh. Working with new clients Apex Hotels and their professional team including quantity surveyors Cromarbrooks and architects ISA, Pacific are delivering a comprehensive upgrade to
04/06/2024
SELECT has announced that places are still available on two FREE heat pump wiring courses being hosted by Associate Member Daikin in Aberdeen next week. The one-day course focuses on the electrical wiring aspects of Daikin Altherma 3 systems, detailing the required electrical supplies and controlle
04/06/2024
The NFRC has provided a grant and support programme for a Renfrewshire school to establish a new course in Plain Roof Tiling. The training course is part of NFRC's long-term commitment to upskilling the industry and training the next generation of roofing operatives. A number of NFRC member compani
04/06/2024
Fife Council has announced an investment of £650,000 for a programme of road network improvement works for Dunfermline City Centre. The council has announced carriageway resurfacing and signal upgrades at Elgin Street and Moodie Street crossroads, as well as adding signals to Bothwell Gardens round
04/06/2024
The Highland Council's Skye and Raasay Area Committee has approved Community Regeneration Funding (CRF) of almost £38,000 for two vital projects. Announcing the funding, Chair of Skye and Raasay Area Committee, Cllr John Finlayson, said: "Members agreed funding to 2 projects that will enable local
04/06/2024
Maxi Construction has welcomed the successful completion of work placement schemes for three HND Accounts/Business Admin students from West Lothian College. The placements at Maxi's Head Office, offered the students the opportunity to experience first-hand how the knowledge and skills they learn i
03/06/2024
GRAHAM Construction has delivered the practical completion of an £81.5 million, 346-home build-to-rent scheme, as part of the £300m transformation of Candleriggs Square in Glasgow's Merchant City. The ongoing project is being forward funded by Legal & General (L&G), who will now progress with the i
03/06/2024
Renewable energy leader Drax has launched a programme of groundbreaking seismic surveys at the site of their new 'Hollow Mountain' power station. Exploratory ground works at the site of what would be the UK's first pumped storage scheme to be developed in 40 years are underway on the slopes of Ben
03/06/2024
Scottish Water has achieved a major milestone in its ongoing multimillion-pound project in central Edinburgh, with the successful installation of a 16-tonne screw pump as part of the refurbishment of McDonald Road Waste Water Pumping Station. The underground waste water pumping station uses enormou
03/06/2024
Leading Scottish housebuilder, Springfield Properties, has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with BDW Trading Limited (Barratt), the principal operating subsidiary of Barratt Developments PLC, for the development of the Group's Durieshill site, creating a new village near Stirling.
03/06/2024
Marking World Peatlands Day, the Scottish Government has revealed that more than 10,000 hectares of damaged peatland has been restored across Scotland over the last year, reducing harmful emissions and accelerating progress to net zero. The average rate of peatland restoration has more than doubled
03/06/2024
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has been officially recognised as a member of BESA and has secured SNIPEF certification. Formerly the Heating and Ventilation Contractors Association, the Building Engineering Services Association is an industry body designed to promote high-quality workmanship, develop best pra
03/06/2024
Transport Scotland has begun preparatory works to acquire the land required to build the scheme, along with initial work to determine the most suitable procurement option for delivering it, following the completion of the statutory process for the A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Byp
03/06/2024
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced that nominations are now open for its annual awards, which aims to highlight and reward the most talented individuals in the construction industry. CIOB will host the prestigious event, formerly known as the Construction Manager of the Year A
03/06/2024
SSEN Transmission staff and engineering and construction company Murphy have helped makeover a primary school playground in the Highlands. The team visited Rosehall Primary School in Sutherland to carry out work including the installation of new planters, a stone path, and steps that were made usin
03/06/2024
Stirling Council is seeking input from residents, community groups and businesses to inform a new Local Development Plan (LDP). Feedback is being sought to inform the Evidence Report. This provides the foundations of the new Local Development Plan by gathering data and information on issues such as
