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Hamilton-based principal contractor Procast Group has successfully concluded a significant £4.7 million regeneration project in the East End of Glasgow.
The year-long initiative, delivered on behalf of Calvay Housing Association, focused on the installation of external wall insulation across 167 flats in the Barlanark area.
The extensive works targeted 35 flatted blocks situated on Calvay Road, Calvay Crescent, and Barlanark Road. These properties, originally constructed in 1952, have undergone a comprehensive energy efficiency upgrade that includes cavity wall insulation, enhanced mechanical ventilation systems, and a pilot installation of innovative internal air source heat pumps.
According to the Energy Saving Trust (EST), the application of external wall insulation can reduce annual household energy expenditure by up to £410. Beyond the financial and thermal benefits, the project has modernised the local streetscape. A notable feature of the development involved the restoration of the original steel 'Calvay' sign, which was relocated from Barlanark Road to a prominent position in front of the housing association's head office on Calvay Crescent.
Derek Innes, owner and managing director of Procast Group, said: "This project exemplifies excellence in social housing retrofit delivery. Through comprehensive fabric improvement, innovative ASHP technology, proactive variation management, and exceptional resident engagement, the team delivered transformational benefits for 167 homes.
"With 96% tenant satisfaction, on-budget delivery, and strategic coordination by Ryan Crawford overseeing multiple trades and our in-house Gas and M&E teams, this project stands as a model for resident-focused net-zero transformation."
The project was managed in partnership with local consultancy firm Brown + Wallace and received match-funding from the Scottish Government via the Scottish Net Zero Heat Fund (SNZHF). This investment aligns with Calvay Housing Association's long-term strategy to improve the sustainability of its property portfolio and reduce the environmental impact of its housing stock.
