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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for September 2024
30/09/2024
A significant milestone has been reached in the UK's journey towards decarbonising its energy infrastructure. Representatives from SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) have officially broken ground on the East Coast Transmission Link (ECTL), marking the start of main c
30/09/2024
CHAP Group has reached a significant milestone in its latest student accommodation project on Douglas Street. A topping-out ceremony was held on Friday, September 27th, marking the completion of the building's structure. The event was attended by Councillor Steven Rome, Dundee City Council Convener
30/09/2024
World-leading marine energy company Nova Innovation welcomed the Secretary of State for Scotland, the Rt Hon Ian Murray MP, to its headquarters in Edinburgh. Mr. Murray toured Nova's facilities, including its Floating Solar Demonstrator and control centre, where he witnessed the company's cutting-ed
30/09/2024
A cutting-edge immersive suite is being constructed at University Hospital Monklands to support the planning and engagement process for Lanarkshire's new hospital. The facility, which will utilise the latest digital technology, will offer a virtual experience of the proposed hospital design. This i
30/09/2024
Barratt Developments West Scotland hosted Gregor Poynton, MP for Livingston, at its Valley Park site to showcase the progress of the new homes being built and the positive impact on the local community. The MP toured the development and met with David Scott, Managing Director of Barratt Development
30/09/2024
Leading infrastructure solutions company, Costain, has successfully piloted a carbon tracker platform designed to standardise and enhance carbon emissions reporting across its projects. The interactive, online dashboard enables project teams to capture construction-related emissions, including Scop
30/09/2024
CCG (Scotland) has emerged as a major winner at the 2024 Herald Property for Scotland Awards, claiming top honours in three categories. The prestigious awards ceremony, held in Glasgow, celebrated excellence in home and commercial building across Scotland. CCG's impressive achievements included: •
30/09/2024
The East Kilbride Community Trust (EKCT) has secured a significant funding boost of nearly £75,000 from SP Energy Networks' Transmission Net Zero Fund to implement energy-efficient improvements at its K-Park Training Academy. The funding will be used to install solar panels at the academy, resultin
27/09/2024
The UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) has announced a significant investment in XLCC, a leading manufacturer of subsea HVDC cables. The funding will support the development of a new world-class factory in Hunterston, Scotland. The UKIB's initial investment of £20 million demonstrates its commitment to
27/09/2024
SSEN Transmission has launched a new sustainability strategy outlining its commitment to a positive and equitable transition to net zero. Headquartered in Perth, SSEN Transmission plays a crucial role in connecting and transporting renewable energy sources across northern Scotland. The company's ne
27/09/2024
The Scottish Government has announced a significant investment of £100 million to support the construction of 2,800 mid-market rent homes. This funding will be combined with institutional investment, such as pension funds, to reach a total of at least £500 million. The investment is part of the gov
27/09/2024
Network Rail will be upgrading the railway bridge on Peel Road in Thorntonhall starting on Saturday, October 5th. The project, part of the East Kilbride Enhancement, involves raising the parapets (side walls) of the bridge to accommodate the overhead line equipment that will power electric trains.
27/09/2024
Scottish Water has announced significant progress in its efforts to achieve net zero emissions. Renewable energy projects and energy efficiency initiatives have generated and saved the equivalent of enough power to supply 11 million homes for an hour. Additionally, over 500 football pitches of peat
27/09/2024
Ross Stewart, a trade apprentice with Building Services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland), has been recognised for his outstanding skills by winning the SNIPEF 'Best Apprentice Plumber' Award for Glasgow Clyde College 2024. The SNIPEF, the leading trade association for plumbing and heating businesses in
27/09/2024
McLaughlin & Harvey has been honoured with the prestigious Inspiring Women – Company of the Year award at the 2024 CN, GE & NCE Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards. The award ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel celebrated the achievements of women in the construction and engineer
27/09/2024
Leading architectural firm, Holmes Miller, has been shortlisted for the prestigious AJ Architecture Awards 2024. The Allander Leisure Centre, a collaborative project with East Dunbartonshire Council and the Health & Social Care Partnership, is a finalist in the 'Leisure Project' category. The Allan
26/09/2024
Network Rail will be undertaking a significant infrastructure upgrade in the East Kilbride area this weekend, involving the demolition and replacement of two railway bridges. The bridges on Thornliebank Road in Glasgow's southside and Westerton Lane near Busby station will be removed to accommodate
26/09/2024
The Scottish Government has introduced a new National Adaptation Plan (SNAP3) designed to equip communities and businesses across Scotland with the tools and support necessary to address the inevitable impacts of climate change. SNAP3 outlines a comprehensive set of over 200 actions and proposals a
26/09/2024
CCG (Scotland) has announced that five of its projects have been shortlisted as finalists for this year's CIH Scotland Housing Awards. The Chartered Institute for Housing (CIH) is the UK's largest professional network for housing professionals, with over 16,000 members across England, Wales, and Sc
26/09/2024
The Retail Trust is taking significant steps to reduce the carbon impact of its Hugh Fraser Retirement Estate in Newton Mearns. By installing solar panels on a new community hub being built by Clark Contracts at the estate's Crookfur House, the charity aims to cut carbon emissions by a quarter. Eas
26/09/2024
SP Energy Networks is investing £20 million to significantly upgrade the electricity network in and around St Andrews, the renowned home of golf. This ambitious project is part of a broader £85 million investment in Central and Fife between 2023 and 2028. The centrepiece of the upgrade is the insta
26/09/2024
The North Gate development, a remarkable affordable housing project located in Glasgow's southside, has achieved further recognition by being shortlisted for two prestigious awards: the Neave Brown Award for Affordable Housing and the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland prize. Earlier this year
26/09/2024
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has reached a significant milestone in its £8 million project to enhance the power supply for thousands of homes and businesses in Southampton. The design and build phase of the first transformer has been successfully completed just four months into
26/09/2024
The Energy Training Academy has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Lee Fitzpatrick as non-executive marketing director. This strategic move is expected to be a "game-changer" for the Dalkeith-based social enterprise, according to co-founder Mark Glasgow. To further bolster its
25/09/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the restoration of the timber groynes on Portobello Beach. Originally built in the 1970s, the five wooden groynes play a crucial role in preserving the coastline by stabilising the sand and preventing further erosion. In November 2021, one of them was da
25/09/2024
Two active travel routes in Moray have been upgraded to improve accessibility for walking, wheeling, and cycling. A 2.5km section of the National Cycle Network Route 1, connecting Cullen and Portknockie, has undergone £1.4 million in upgrades. The improvements include path resurfacing, better drain
25/09/2024
The UK Government has announced that GB Energy, a new state-owned energy firm, is to be based in Aberdeen. Prime Minister Keri Starmer made the announcement at a Labour conference in Liverpool. In a joint statement from Aberdeen City Council Co-Leaders, Councillors Ian Yuill and Christian Allard:
25/09/2024
The upcoming phase of beach improvement works will require a temporary closure of Aberdeen's Beach Boulevard. Starting at 6pm on Sunday, 29 September 2024, the stretch between Links Road and the Esplanade will be closed as part of the City Centre and Beachfront Masterplan. The closure will enable
25/09/2024
New air quality data for 2023 shows encouraging results for Glasgow's Low Emission Zone (LEZ). The latest Air Quality Annual Progress Report indicates a 20% reduction in nitrogen dioxide levels in the city centre and LEZ area, based on diffusion tube monitoring from the previous year. The report m
25/09/2024
Businesses are invited to apply for funding through a pioneering initiative focused on creating eco-friendly solutions for homes throughout Scotland. West Dunbartonshire Council has secured funding from Scottish Enterprise as part of the Can Do Green Heat Retrofit Innovation Challenge. The Council
24/09/2024
Aberdeen City Council has submitted a £15 million planning application to create an urban park in Queen Street, a central component of the city’s broader redevelopment under the City Centre and Beach Masterplan. The proposed park will feature outdoor seating, informal performance areas, a terraced
24/09/2024
Network Rail has commenced a £3 million project to demolish and reconstruct the railway bridge on Craigo Road, Marykirk. Engineers are installing a temporary bridge next to the current structure, which is due to be demolished in early 2025. The temporary bridge will allow nearby communities to cro
24/09/2024
The JR Group has expanded its presence on the Scotland Excel New Build Residential Construction framework. The company has been named an approved contractor across the Scottish mainland, therefore Scottish Councils and Housing Associations looking to appoint a construction company to create new bu
24/09/2024
Lesley Janes has been appointed as Finance Director at the Kingdom Group, the Fife-based affordable housing and care provider, taking up her new post on 11 November. A qualified chartered accountant with 15 years experience in a variety of sectors and roles, Lesley joins the Kingdom Group from Cale
24/09/2024
Scotland Excel has launched its £1.5 billion New Build Residential Construction Framework at its first ever Estates Management Expo recently. More than 180 delegates from across the public sector came together at the Glasgow event to hear from the country’s leading experts in construction, related
24/09/2024
GRAHAM has committed to the Buy Social Pledge, a new initiative aimed at leveraging business spending to create meaningful social and environmental benefits for communities across Scotland. The Buy Social Pledge, run by Social Enterprise Scotland, brings together corporate businesses, SMEs, academi
23/09/2024
A groundbreaking initiative to establish one of Europe's largest new woodlands while safeguarding crucial water supplies has taken a significant step forward. Scottish Water, in partnership with Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), has secured approval for a 10-year Land Management Plan (LMP) for the
23/09/2024
Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney MSP, has officially re-opened the iconic Tummel Bridge Power Station following a major £50 million refurbishment by SSE Renewables. The historic hydro station, a centerpiece of the Tummel Valley Hydro Scheme, has been revitalized with the installation of two
23/09/2024
Starting January 1, 2025, all new build homes in Scotland will be required to have gigabit-capable broadband connections. The Scottish Government has announced legislation amending building standards to mandate developers include the necessary physical infrastructure and a gigabit-capable connecti
23/09/2024
Construction has commenced on a new Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Bridge of Don. The modern facility will replace the existing HWRC, offering increased space, a more efficient layout, and expanded recycling capabilities. The new HWRC will be equipped to handle a wider range of recy
23/09/2024
First Minister John Swinney has announced that the Scottish Government will prioritise attracting investment from newly established UK Government energy initiatives to Scotland. These initiatives, including Great British Energy, the National Wealth Fund, and the Clean Power 2030 Mission, offer signi
23/09/2024
Morrison Construction Building Central has celebrated the topping out of the Health Innovation Hub project in Glasgow. The life science facility, being developed for Kadans Science Partner in collaboration with The Living Laboratory, is nearing completion. Dignitaries from the project partners atte
23/09/2024
The Scottish Government has published proposals for a new tax on developers to raise funds for addressing building safety issues in Scotland. The proposed Scottish Building Safety Levy would be introduced under devolved powers from the UK Government and would apply to the construction of new resid
23/09/2024
Stirling Council has welcomed a major step forward in the redevelopment of the Forthside site and Stirling Studios project, with the approval of a £6 million procurement contract for building refurbishment. The funding, allocated from the £19.1m received from the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund,
20/09/2024
SP Energy Networks is seeking input on its proposals for vital new electricity infrastructure in the Scottish Borders. Cross Border Connection is a proposed electrical connection comprising of a planned Teviot substation, steel towers and 400kV overhead line. The preferred route being consulted on
20/09/2024
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) are seeking new contract partners to help deliver the construction, maintenance, dismantling, and renewal of overhead lines and poles up to and including 33kV on their Distribution Network in central southern England. More than 7 million people live
20/09/2024
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has announced that the Kingdom Group has secured £50 million in funding from Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Bank of Scotland (BoS) to support its ongoing efforts to build high-quality affordable homes in Fife, Perth & Kinross, Clackmannanshire
20/09/2024
Pacific has successfully completed the first phase of a significant refurbishment project at the Apex Waterloo Place hotel in Edinburgh. Working closely with Apex Hotels, Cromarbrooks, and ISA Architects, Pacific delivered a comprehensive upgrade of the four-star hotel's public areas. The project i
20/09/2024
CCG (Scotland) has officially handed over 46 new affordable homes to Partick Housing Association (PHA) at Bearsden Road in Anniesland. Local Councillors and representatives from Glasgow City Council's Neighbourhoods, Regeneration, and Sustainability department joined PHA and CCG officials for a tou
20/09/2024
Clark Contracts have held their 9th annual customer receptions in both the East and West of Scotland. The East event took place on September 5th at the Le Monde Hotel in Edinburgh, attracting over 80 customers and consultants. The West event followed on September 12th at The Corinthian Club in Glas
19/09/2024
Scottish Power UK plc has announced significant investments in renewable energy and grid infrastructure, reaffirming its commitment to decarbonising the UK's energy supply. In the first half of 2024, the company invested nearly £1 billion in low-carbon projects, including offshore and onshore wind
19/09/2024
Network Rail has announced a series of track improvement works on the Far North Line next month as part of a £1.6 million investment. Engineers will replace rails and sleepers in Merkinch Ferry, Alness, and Dingwall overnight from Monday to Thursday, October 7th to November 28th. This work aims to
19/09/2024
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has unveiled the shortlist for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award. Five projects are in contention to be named as Scotland's building of the year, demonstrating the exceptional range of contemporary Scottish architecture.
19/09/2024
The Procast Group has announced the start of work on a significant £5 million project to install external wall insulation across 267 flats managed by Calvay Housing Association. This extensive project in Barlanark in the East End of Glasgow will significantly improve the energy efficiency of the ho
19/09/2024
Holmes Miller has won the gold 'Diversity in the Public Sector' award at The Herald and GenAnalytics' 2024 Diversity Awards Scotland, for a vibrant leisure centre in Bearsden near Glasgow. The architect behind the community centre's design has been recognised for exceeding public sector standards t
19/09/2024
A group of volunteers from SSEN Transmission spent a day beautifying local green spaces in Beauly over the summer. The 20-person team, from the Offshore HVDC Engineering department, worked to tidy up a memorial garden and a garden near a sheltered housing complex. The volunteer initiative was part
18/09/2024
SSEN Transmission graduate trainee, Isobel Green, is in the running for a top energy industry award, in recognition of her work to help limit noise generated by overhead power lines. Isobel, from Kemnay in Aberdeenshire, has been nominated in the Early Career Professional of the Year category in th
18/09/2024
A number of vacant industrial buildings across Altens and East Tullos are to be regenerated with funding support of £5.3 million from Energy Transition Zone Ltd (ETZ). The not-for-profit's Property Improvement Fund (PIF) has delivered grants to seven projects within the Zone, attracting new tenants
18/09/2024
Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has called feedback on its soon-to-close survey on Scotland's future infrastructure landscape. New investment models to deliver more public infrastructure; improved active and sustainable transport measures; an accelerated building decarbonisation programme, and filling
18/09/2024
CCG (Scotland) has welcomed the launch of the new Construction Aware programme, designed to inspire the next generation of construction workers. The programme has been developed by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Glasgow, Inspiring Scotland and F
18/09/2024
Barratt Developments North Scotland welcomed MP for Dundee Central, Chris Law, to its Keiller's Rise site last month to showcase the transformation of the former Keiller Marmalade production plant. The factory site, which was left derelict in the mid-1990s, has seen Barratt Homes transform the brow
18/09/2024
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has begun construction work on a new development of 233 new homes, including 20 affordable properties in Bishopton. Work starting on this latest development off Craigton Drive in Dargavel Village extends the housebuilder's continued and significant investment in the loc
18/09/2024
Network Rail Scotland has announced the successful completion of the installation of two new lifts as part of a wider £4 million accessibility improvement project at Anniesland Station. Network Rail has re-opened the nearby road and footpath following the installation of two new lifts at the statio
18/09/2024
The Scottish Government has launched a new public consultation on proposals to extend marine planning zones. Currently local authority responsibilities for planning controls extend to three nautical miles, and the government is considering extending this out to 12 nautical miles. Clarifying respon
17/09/2024
A new programme designed to inspire and develop the next generation of construction workers has been announced by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, The new Construction Aware programme has been developed in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Glasgow, Inspiring Scotland and FARE Scotl
17/09/2024
Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm developer, Inch Cape Offshore Limited, has signed a long-term route-to-market power purchase agreement (PPA) with SSE Energy Markets. Experienced market participant SSE Energy Markets will offtake 50 percent of the wind farm's electricity output and associated environme
17/09/2024
ScottishPower Renewables (SPRs) has announced the successful completion of one of the most ambitious peatland restoration projects ever consented to a developer in the UK. The £1.4 million project marks a significant milestone in valuable habitat conservation and climate change mitigation at White
17/09/2024
Network Rail Scotland has announced a programme of vital maintenance works on the Garve level crossing from Monday, 30 September. Engineers will carry out a full corrosion inspection while replacing rails, sleepers and ballast on the crossing during two phases of work. To allow safe access for eng
17/09/2024
SSEN's specialist Subsea team have announced the successful completion of the installation of a new 2km submarine electricity cable connecting Islay and Jura. Working alongside our contract partner Briggs Marine and using the specially-modified vessel the Seacor Nile, the installation of the cable
17/09/2024
Fife Council has announced that building work is set to get underway on the new £15 million Templehall Community Hub. Preparatory ground work for the drainage connection to the new Templehall Community Hub is set to begin in Appin Crescent next week, on Monday 23 September. This is phase one of the
17/09/2024
Leading modular construction specialist, Connect Modular, has visited The Alex Linkston Skills Centre for Sustainable Living at West Lothian College, in the first of a series of engagement activities with the further and higher education provider. West Lothian College is situated adjacent to West L
17/09/2024
FG Burnett has successfully retained the prestigious Investors in People 'We Invest In People' Gold Accreditation – a significant milestone underscoring the company's unwavering commitment to excellence in people management and organisational development. Founded almost 65 years ago, FG Burnett has
16/09/2024
Developers Glasgow Enlightenment has submitted a planning application for a new £95m multi-use residential development in Calton, with a 2.5 acre park and a contemporary arts centre. The developers have lodged a planning application with Glasgow City Council for Collegelands Park, following a succe
16/09/2024
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has secured planning permission for a major new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde with a capacity of 700 megawatts (MW). This is the largest planning consent for a stand-alone BESS in Scotland to date and the biggest ever s
16/09/2024
The Scottish Government has announced a new £7 million fund to help kick start green hydrogen projects across Scotland. The funding will help cover the development stage costs of green hydrogen production projects with production capacity of between 5 – 400 megawatts - the equivalent to the product
16/09/2024
Forth Green Freeport (FGF) has submitted its Full Business Case (FBC) to the Scottish and UK Governments – a major step in the development process towards unlocking around £25 million of seed funding capital to address the key underdeveloped sites within the FGF area and deliver major economic benef
16/09/2024
Glasgow-based architect, Page/Park, has been named 'Practice of the Year' at the AJ Retrofit Awards, alongside winning an award for Hyde Park Picture House in the Conservation (up to £5m) category. Earlier this year, Page/Park declared themselves a "reuse practice", with a commitment to the reuse
16/09/2024
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced the launch of a new, anonymous online reporting system to address the issue of Levy-registered employers passing on the Levy to subcontractors The move reflects the CITB, Levy Strategy Committee, three Nation Councils and the 14 Prescrib
16/09/2024
Barratt Developments charitable arm, The Barratt Foundation, has announced a donation of £300,000 Street League to help tackle youth unemployment across Scotland and the UK. The Foundation kicked off the partnership by presenting the funds at a workshop held at a Street League Academy in Glasgow la
16/09/2024
Perth and Kinross Council has trialled innovative new machinery designed to repair road potholes more quickly and efficiently. The JCB Pothole Pro was tested on roads across the area, operated by a trained Tayside Contracts roadworker and supported by a five-person crew. The machine, which was on
13/09/2024
The development of a new approx. 9km 275kV overhead electricity transmission line between Creag Dhubh and Inveraray has been approved by Scottish Ministers. This is the final major consenting decision required to finalise preparatory works on SSEN Transmission's Argyll and Kintyre 275kV upgrade pr
13/09/2024
Network Rail Scotland has announced an investment of £9.2 million in vital improvement works on the East Coast Main Line. To facilitate the works the rail line will be closed between Edinburgh and Berwick each Saturday and Sunday until Monday, 30 September. On Sunday 22 and 29 September, the Borde
13/09/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council has welcomed ambitious proposals to conserve and revitalise one of Scotland's most iconic streets. Designed to improve connectivity between the historic Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and target regeneration within the World Heritage Site, the Council's draft Princes S
13/09/2024
Fife Council has approved the development of 12 new council houses in Milesmark, Dunfermline. The council's Cabinet Committee has authorised a contract with Dundas Estates and Development Co Ltd to deliver the much-needed new council houses. They will be built on land just off Carnock Road and Rum
13/09/2024
Aberdeen City Council has welcomed the "significant progress" being made on two ambitious multi-million-pound projects to completely transform the city centre and beachfront into vibrant attractions for local people and visitors. The update report presented to the Finance and Resources Committee ou
13/09/2024
SSEN Transmission has welcomed significant progress on the project to connect Orkney Islands to the GB electricity network for the first time, with contracts awarded to key supply chain partners and work set to get started in September. The Orkney-Caithness Link project, an estimated capital invest
12/09/2024
Scottish Renewables has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement of a new Green Industrial Strategy. The Strategy aims to identify areas of strength and opportunity for Scotland in the move to a net-zero energy system, and also outlines what the Scottish Government and partners will do to cr
12/09/2024
SSE Renewables has contributed more than £2 billion to the UK and Irish economies over its last financial year and supported 16,000 green jobs, according to new analysis published by PwC. The Perth-headquartered business, which is part of the FTSE-100 company SSE plc, has 4.5GW of total renewable e
12/09/2024
Connect Modular has held a groundbreaking ceremony at Windsor Square, Penicuik, to mark the launch of construction of 12 modern energy-efficient cottage flats, to be made available for social rent. Constructed by Connect Modular on behalf of Ark Housing Association, the innovative development will
12/09/2024
McAleer & Rushe has announced a dedicated Meet the Buyer event to discuss collaboration opportunities available on their strong pipeline of projects across Scotland. With a successful track record of operations in the region, the company is currently on site with a 373-unit build to rent scheme in
12/09/2024
The Scottish Government has announced a new £1.5 million fund to support community renewable energy generation projects across Scotland, including groups in the Hebrides, Shetland and Arran. A total of 19 community groups from across Scotland, including groups in Eigg, Bressay, Tiree, Fair Isle, Ba
12/09/2024
SSEN Transmission has launched a new consultation and series of public information events to inform the ongoing development of the Kintore-Tealing 400kV overhead line project. The material includes SSEN Transmission's potential alignment for the overhead line, presented through maps and visualisati
12/09/2024
Scottish Water has announced the successful completion of a £307,000 solar scheme in Moffatt. The project has seen 324 ground mounted PV (photovoltaic) panels installed at the borehole site in Moffat, where raw water is pumped to the water treatment works before going on to supply customers in loca
12/09/2024
South Ayrshire Council has announced that a major programme of works to upgrade Troon Leisure Club heating system will begin on Monday, 16 September. The facility will be open as normal throughout the upgrade, which is scheduled to last around six weeks. The project will see the old gas boilers re
11/09/2024
A new programme designed to encourage and support female high school pupils from across Glasgow to pursue a career in construction has been announced by leading contractor GRAHAM. Promoted to schools with support from Developing the Young Workforce and Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, the ConstructHER
11/09/2024
A new Green Industrial Strategy designed to place Scotland at the forefront of the net zero economy, with targeted actions to secure growth and investment, has been announced by the Scottish Government. Delivered as part of the Programme for Government, the Green Industrial Strategy sets out five p
11/09/2024
Network Rail and partner Avanti West Coast have announced a new £5 million first-class lounge development within Glasgow Central station. Avanti West Coast will relocate to the new facility, which will be at Caledonian Chambers, next to platforms 1 and 2 later in the year. The new ticket office wi
11/09/2024
Morrison Community Care Group and contractor, CCG (Scotland), have announced the successful completion of major new care development in Livingston. The development in Almondside, south of the busy town centre, is the latest from joint venture partnership, Morrison Community Care (CCG) Holdco. The
11/09/2024
Scottish Water have announced a £2 million programme of sewer improvement works in Glenmavis in North Lanarkshire. The publicly-owned utility is supporting development and reducing the risk of future sewer flooding in Glenmavis through its commercial subsidiary Scottish Water Horizons. The first p
11/09/2024
SSE Renewables has launched a public consultation on the proposed fourth phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm, Dogger Bank D. A public consultation into the Dogger Bank D wind farm proposals is live now and will run for six weeks ending on Tuesday 22 October 2024. The public consultation will feature loc
11/09/2024
East Renfrewshire Council has awarded funding of £2.56 million to support the development of a new rail station at Balgray. The Network Rail development has also been awarded funding of £18.3m from the Glasgow City Region City Deal and £7.87 million from both the UK and Scottish Governments. It's
11/09/2024
HLM Architects has marked the milestone of 60 years of practice. Since its founding in 1964, HLM has built a strong reputation for design excellence and expertise, focusing on solving client's challenges while considering the broader impact design can have on people, communities, and society. HLM A
10/09/2024
The Scottish Government has announced the development of a new Planning Hub, offering specialist expertise to boost development and green energy opportunities in Scotland. The Planning Hub will support planning authorities to improve their resourcing, skills and capacity to deliver planning determi
10/09/2024
The development of a new £18.3 million railway station in East Renfrewshire has been approved by the Glasgow City Region City Deal. The new Balgray station will be built on the Neilston line near to Balgray reservoir. It's the latest milestone in the project that will connect the existing community
10/09/2024
Aberdeen City Council has announced the start of the biggest beachfront redevelopment for 35-years as part their City Centre and Beach Master Plan. Construction teams will begin work on three key sites next week as part of a £50 million programme to help make the beach area a must-visit destination
10/09/2024
Inverclyde Council has approved a new £4.15 million programme of road improvement works for Inverkip to pave the way for 650 homes and commercial space at the former Inverkip power station site. Members of the Council's environment and regeneration committee agreed to fresh proposals creating acces
10/09/2024
The Robertson Group has received prestigious Platinum status from the Supply Chain Sustainability School in recognition of its commitment to reducing emissions and using sustainable construction practices across its supply chain. The Supply Chain Sustainability School is a virtual learning platform
10/09/2024
The Procast Group has started construction work on a new affordable housing project in Hamilton, on behalf of West of Scotland Housing Association, delivering 12 new energy-efficient flats in the town's Alness Street. The award-winning principal contractor, also based on Alness Street, is creating
10/09/2024
Leading green energy company ScottishPower has unveiled a new initiative aimed at saving EV drivers' money on home charging. Its EV Optimise add-on allows customers to opt into smart charging their vehicle at their home at a time when the demand on the UK's power network is low, resulting in saving
10/09/2024
Scottish Water has welcomed a group of curious Cardross nursery children to the site of their £1.6million flood prevention project in their local village. The publicly owned utility, along with delivery partner Caledonia Water Alliance, invited the young learners to the site to provide them with th
09/09/2024
Regeneration specialists, Summix Capital, has unveiled the updated proposals for the redevelopment of the former Saica site in West Edinburgh. The public are to be given the chance to view and comment on updated proposals for a sustainable residential-led development at Maybury Quarter Edinburgh, s
09/09/2024
SP Energy Networks has been awarded more than £21 million to move ahead with three critical projects as part of Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund. The fund, an Ofgem programme managed in partnership with Innovation UK, supports projects looking to explore and prove innovative ways of using the elec
09/09/2024
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has outlined delivery plans for a major new net zero network development. In a major step this, SSEN has published a consultation on the methodology and engagement for how they're devising and developing these proposals. This coincides with the open
09/09/2024
New plans to leverage £1.5 billion of private investment in Scotland's offshore wind industry have been revealed by First Minister, John Swinney. The Programme for Government, which outlines the Scottish Government's priorities for 2024/25, set out a new coordinated approach to improve planning and
09/09/2024
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has welcomed a "huge victory for the waste wood sector", as the Environment Agency is set to classify amber waste wood items from both the HWRC and demolition waste streams as non-hazardous. The decision follows six years of work involving over
09/09/2024
Nova Innovation has secured three 15-year contracts for its SEASTAR and OCEANSTAR tidal energy projects in Orkney, as part of the UK Government's Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction. CfDs ensure projects receive a guaranteed price for the electricity they generate, giving investors long term reve
09/09/2024
Clark Contracts has been nominated for two awards at the Learning Places Awards which will be held at the Hilton Glasgow in November 2024. The contractor is nominated in the 'Refurbishment of the Year' category for works delivered within the James Watt North Building and the Sir Joseph Black Buildi
09/09/2024
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that its consultation with the construction industry on Levy Proposal options for 2026 – 29 ahead of Consensus next year will run from 26 September until 24 October. During this four-week engagement period, CITB will host a series of web
06/09/2024
Balfour Beatty has scooped a £27 million contract to deliver the Comrie flood protection scheme in Scotland, on behalf of Perth and Kinross Council. Awarded through the SCAPE Civil Engineering Framework, a rapid access framework designed to drive collaboration, efficiency, time and cost savings, th
06/09/2024
Construction work has been completed on nine new homes in Chryston, North Lanarkshire. The homes, for Caledonia Housing Association, are located at Berryknowe Avenue. Built by Morris & Spottiswood, the £2.1 million development, which was supported by £1.3 million of Scottish Government funding, in
06/09/2024
The Govan - Partick Bridge has formally opened. The £29.5 million Glasgow City Region City Deal project - funded by the Scottish and UK Governments - re-establishes the historic connection between Govan and Partick, with the bridge crossing between Water Row on the south side and Pointhouse Quay on
06/09/2024
Perth and Kinross Council is piloting a cutting-edge machine to improve the speed and efficiency of pothole repairs. The JCB Pothole Pro is being trialed on roads throughout the region, operated by a skilled Tayside Contracts roadworker with the support of a five-person team. The machine, which is
06/09/2024
The Kingdom Group has appointed Dan Blake as its Group Director of Communities. The new role was created following a structural evaluation of the Kingdom Group, ensuring the organisation is well-positioned to meet the needs of its customers now and in the future, delivering an exceptional customer
06/09/2024
DM Hall is marketing a fully secured industrial yard with four buildings at 1 Deerdykes Place, Cumbernauld G68 9HE at offers over £2.1 million. The property lies to the north west of Deerdykes Place, overlooking Westfield Road, one of the area’s main link roads which in turn affords easy access to
05/09/2024
Scottish Water has successfully completed the installation of a £852,000 solar scheme at a site in Perth. The scheme has seen 1,236 ground mounted PV (photovoltaic) panels installed on the site at Gowan's Terrace which hosts a Scottish Water office and water treatment works. It is set to generate 0
05/09/2024
A new £400,000 fund has been approved by Glasgow City Council to help improve the look and feel of the city centre and find new uses for vacant property. The City Centre Improvement Grant Fund will provide awards of up to £20,000 to businesses and organisations who meet the criteria. Split into tw
05/09/2024
MacInnes Bros Ltd has been awarded the construction contract for Phase 2 of the Cnoc Soilleir development, following the confirmation of the final £2.1 million grant award from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). This follows grants of £5 million by Scottish Government, as well as an earlier aw
05/09/2024
The Scottish Government has published new legislation for the creation of a carbon budget approach to setting climate targets. The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill seeks to amend the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009, in response to the Climate Change Committee's (CCC)
05/09/2024
SSEN Transmission has proposed a programme of upgrade works for its Fort Augustus substation, as part of ambitious plans to transform the electricity network in the north of Scotland to support national net zero and energy security targets. The Fort Augustus 400kV Substation Upgrade project propose
05/09/2024
Forty nine regeneration projects across the Highlands have been approved, with more than £800,000 awarded from the Community Led Local Development (CLLD) fund. The Highland Strategic Local Action Group approved the projects submitted to the CLLD fund, which makes up part of The Highland Council Com
05/09/2024
A new Building Standards Hub, which aims to support transformation and quality in building standards services across Scotland, has been officially opened in Dunfermline. The new unit will deliver advice, learning and development and a range of building standards systems to all of Scotland's local a
05/09/2024
Scotland's Railway has welcomed the successful completion of accessibility improvement works at Dumfries Station, with the installation of a new footbrigde and lifts. Passengers with impaired mobility or those travelling with luggage, children or bicycles can now safely walk or wheel over the railw
04/09/2024
Renewable energy projects across Scotland with a joint capacity to generate almost 2GW of clean electricity have won contracts in a vital UK auction, with Green Volt, on Scotland's east coast, set to become the world's largest floating offshore wind farm. A total of 37 projects won Contracts for Di
04/09/2024
SSE has announced the successful completion of Viking Wind Farm development in Shetland. The 434MW wind farm has entered full operations, providing homegrown clean energy in the windiest part of the UK. It will be the most productive onshore wind farm in the country, capable of powering close to ha
04/09/2024
The City of Edinburgh Council has unveiled a masterplan to transform Seafield into a new environmentally friendly neighbourhood. The masterplan will also connect its coastline to the surrounding communities in Leith, Portobello and Craigentinny. Currently, the area is primarily made up of car show
04/09/2024
The site of the former Rothesay Academy on Bute is to be redeveloped for housing, after Argyll and Bute Council secured consent to demolish the former academy. The B-listed building has been empty since the school relocated in 2007 and all avenues to redevelop or sell it have been exhausted. The bu
04/09/2024
Network Rail is preparing for the installation of a new active travel bridge to connect Methilhill and Cameron Bridge. Over the next two weeks, Network Rail will crane the 129-metre structure into position, connecting the various active travel paths under construction as part of the Levenmouth Rail
04/09/2024
Pacific Building has announced that it is now a registered Living Wage Employer. The company had already been signatories to the now-discontinued Scottish Business Pledge – which required them to meet this commitment – and are active members of The 5% Club, the nationwide organisation that promotes
04/09/2024
Moray Council has called for applications for the newly announced Town Centre Capital Grant Scheme. The £390,000 fund aims to support existing and new businesses and encourage the redevelopment and reuse of vacant properties across town centres in Aberlour, Buckie, Dufftown, Elgin, Keith and Lossie
04/09/2024
East Lothian Council has welcomed the success of a number of projects and actions that have been implemented to protect and enhance biodiversity and restore natural habitats across the region. A Nature Emergency was unanimously approved at a full council meeting in October 2023 recognising that bio
03/09/2024
Network Rail and Story Contracting's restoration of the historic Camps viaduct near Motherwell has won a major Scottish Civil Engineering Award (SCEA). The project won the award for 'Best Refurbishment', recognising civil engineering excellence in transport, water, or rail after extending the lifes
03/09/2024
Inverclyde Council has announced that construction work on a major £22 million redevelopment of Greenock Town Centre is set to begin in early 2025. Members of the Council's environment and regeneration committee were told to expect to "see shovels in the ground" for the UK Government-funded Levelli
03/09/2024
Inch Cape Offshore Limited, developer of the 1080 megawatt (MW) Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm has been awarded a contract for difference (CfD) in the UK Government's latest allocation round (AR6). Inch Cape is one of Scotland's largest offshore wind farms and will be located in the North Sea off the
03/09/2024
SSEN Transmission, part of the SSE Group, has announced the launch of its debut issuance in the Euro bond market with an €850m, 8-year green bond maturing in September 2032. Last week's issuance is SSE's eighth green bond in seven years and reaffirms the Group's status as the largest UK corporate i
03/09/2024
SSE has welcomed the success of Cloiche Wind Farm in the UK's sixth Contract for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round, being awarded a 15-year contract for low carbon power for 130.5MW of new onshore wind generation. Cloiche will receive the guaranteed strike price of £50.90/MWh, based on 2012 prices
03/09/2024
ScottishPower has been awarded contracts for two offshore wind developments in the sixth allocation round (AR6) of the Contracts for Difference scheme. The contracts will deliver more than 1,000MW of clean, green electricity – enough to power the equivalent of more than one million homes. Keith An
03/09/2024
Cala Homes (West) are nearing completion of more than 100 new homes in a development in Maidenhill. The new homes will comprise of 36 one-bedroom flats, as well as 37 two-bedroom, 26 three-bedroom and 6 four-bedroom houses. The project represents an investment of more than £19million, with funding
03/09/2024
The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is primed for further growth after being named an official Octopus Energy Trusted Partner. In a major boost for the firm, the energy giant has given the green light to the collaboration following a stringent vetting process as part of their new programme which kic
02/09/2024
SP Energy Networks has announced a multi-million pound investment to upgrade and improve the resilience and reliability of the local electricity network in the Scottish Borders. The £13 million programme of improvement works will see a new 18km underground cable installed under the A72 Peebles Road
02/09/2024
Scottish Water has announced that the first phase of a more-than £10 million investment to upgrade a strategic rising sewer main between Renfrew and Glasgow is nearing completion. Beginning in February, engineers set up a temporary overland pipeline to carry the pressurised flows of waste water whi
02/09/2024
Aberdeenshire Council has welcomed the announcement that Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge has been named winner of the Best Infrastructure Project at the 2024 Scottish Civil Engineering Awards held in Edinburgh. A strong field of 20 entries from across Scotland were considered by an expert industry panel
02/09/2024
Inverclyde Council is seeking a demolition contractor for the first phase of works in the Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow. The Council's Environment and Regeneration committee heard that nearly 140 flats, as well as the former school and church within the estate, are ready to be brought down. Th
02/09/2024
SSEN Transmission has announced a new £2 million Community Unity Benefit, with anticipated £100m+ to follow. The Fund will allow organisations across the north of Scotland to apply for a share of £2 million for projects that will aid skills development, support the culture of local communities, and
02/09/2024
The Highland and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced funding of £250,000 to support the development of a new whisky distillery within the former derelict Mill at Castletown in Caithness. Dunnet Bay Distillers Limited (DBDL) is leading the £5.9 million project, which will create 13 jobs. The mil
02/09/2024
Three community housing projects in Orkney and the Hebrides have been awarded funding from the Scottish Land Fund (SLF). SLF is funded by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership by the National Lottery Community Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), both of which have extens
02/09/2024
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has made a donation of two new public access defibrillators (PADs) to The Kieran McDade Foundation. These will benefit two local football or sports clubs in Scotland, bringing the housebuilder's donation of lifesaving equipment to the Foundation to four. As part of a
