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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for May 2023
31/05/2023
SSEN Transmission has unveiled a new prototype design for their Network Innovation Allowance (NIA) Low Profile 132kV Steel Poles project. The NIA-funded Low-Profile 132kV Steel Pole Project kicked off in January 2022. The aim was to create a new innovative and stronger design for overhead powerline
31/05/2023
Plans to develop an electricity link between Northern Ireland and Scotland have taken a major step forward. The proposed new electricity interconnector will connect both nations by the end of the decade, reducing the likelihood of electricity outages by facilitating greater access to other electric
31/05/2023
German science and technology firm, Merck, has announced an investment of £30 million in its Glasgow and Stirling-based biosafety testing sites. This major investment and facility expansion will create nearly 500 new jobs, bringing Merck’s workforce to over 1,200 employees across the two sites. Di
31/05/2023
The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on proposed measures designed to help business with the installation of renewable energy equipment. Permitted Development Rights (PDR) grant permission for certain types of development through national legislation, meaning they can go ahead
31/05/2023
Midlothian Council has announced that next phase of works in their ongoing Destination Hillend project. Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry and the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Councillor Colin Cassidy visited the site recently to hear more about progress on transforming Midlothian Sn
31/05/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced a public consultation on proposals to protect the Bridge of Dee from materials which wash away from the river bed during floods. Taziker, the contractor which is carrying out the pre-construction services, is holding the consultation which is required as part of
31/05/2023
Integrated engineering design, energy and sustainability consultancy, Hydrock, has secured a place on Scotland Excel's Building Construction Consultancy Framework. Awarded a place on Lot 3 (Mechanical and Electrical Engineering) and Lot 13 (Environment Engineering) it opens the door to providing sp
31/05/2023
SP Energy Networks has celebrated the success of their annual Warriors Championship, which saw a record number of schools participate in a rugby tournament. The annual event is part of a number of SP initiatives, designed to support local communities. At the latest SP Energy Networks Warriors Cham
31/05/2023
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has announced the publication of its second annual Whole System Coordination Register – drawing together the activities undertaken in partnership with other network businesses, local authorities, wider industry and users to deliver net z
31/05/2023
ScottishPower's Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, Dr Sam Gardner, has been recognised on the UK's prestigious environmental power list. Dr Gardner has become the first-ever representative of an energy firm to be names on the ENDS Report Power List. The List, now in its second year, names
30/05/2023
Scottish Water has announced a first of its kind project in the Uk to harness hydropower from waste water. Construction of this innovative scheme is well underway and involves the installation of a hydro turbine at Hamilton Waste Water Treatment Works in South Lanarkshire. The scheme is being led
30/05/2023
A project from SSE Renewables for a new extension of Achany Wind Farm, near Rosehall in the Highlands, has been approved by the Scottish Government. The now fully consented development will consist of 18 turbines with an installed capacity of up to 77 Megawatts (MW) and tip height of up to 149.9m d
30/05/2023
The Scottish Government has awarded funding of £150,000 to the Port of Aberdeen and project partner Subsea7, to investigate the feasibility of storing hydrogen underwater at the new Aberdeen South Harbour. The 'H2Shore - Hydrogen coastal storage and distribution' project will conduct thorough engin
30/05/2023
SELECT has secured global electrical and lighting giant Luceco Group as the first-ever headline sponsor for its annual President's Cup golf day. This year's prestigious event at Dunblane New Golf Club will now be supported by the SELECT Associate Member, which has been supplying quality products wo
30/05/2023
Argyll and Bute Council is seeking input on the the Scottish Government's plans to establish at least one new National Park in Scotland by 2026. There are currently two National Parks in Scotland: Cairngorm National Park and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, part of which sits within the
30/05/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced plans to recruit more than 80 people for a range of jobs and apprenticeships in their housing service. Designed to boost inhouse capacity to maintain, improve and repair tenants' homes, the raft of positions will cover everything from plastering, painting
30/05/2023
East Lothian Council has welcomed a significant milestone on the ongoing heritage project at historic Preston Tower in Prestonpans. Work completed as part of the £1.1m project to date includes significant repairs to the doocot and the installation of new interpretation boards with artist impression
30/05/2023
Fife Council has announced demolition works of a derelict building in Methil, left in a dangerous condition following a serious fire earlier this month. Six nearby properties were evacuated following the fire with a number of people being supported by friends and family or in temporary accommodatio
30/05/2023
Dundee City Council has announced its commitment to boost the number of households eligible to receive grants for energy efficiency home improvements. The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) Flexible Eligibility scheme focuses on supporting low income and vulnerable households with grants for energy e
30/05/2023
Scottish Land Commission (SLC) has announced the launch of an innovative new Community Land Accelerator pilot project in partnership with Crown Estate Scotland (CES). In a 2022 report – 'Natural Capital and Land: Recommendations for a Just Transition' – SLC identified the leadership role that publi
26/05/2023
Straiton Estates has submitted proposals to delivery a new '20-minute neighbourhood' at Straiton North in Midlothian. Located on the opposite side of Straiton Road from the retail park, Straiton Estates has proposed the delivery of a mix of uses as part of a new 20-minute neighbourhood if consented
26/05/2023
A new Net Zero Innovation and Delivery Officer has been appointed to accelerate the campaign towards reducing and eliminating emissions. The Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region welcomed the announcement of the new role, which links across the six City Region Deal local authorities to buil
26/05/2023
CHAP Group (Aberdeen) has announced the start of work on a new 152-bedroom Student Accommodation project in Dundee. The project involves the construction of a modern, purpose-built student accommodation facility that will provide high-quality living spaces for students in Dundee and is being devel
26/05/2023
SSEN Transmission has signed its first ever sustainability-linked Revolving Credit Facility (RCF), further reinforcing the company's commitment to sustainability in line with its Sustainability Action Plan. The facility has been upgraded to include four key performance indicators, which have been d
26/05/2023
hub South West Scotland (hub SW) has announced new partnership agreements with their Tier 1 construction partners following a recent refresh process. The refresh is part of a commitment to reviewing the organisation's construction partnerships every three years to ensure the highest quality project
26/05/2023
Aberdeen City Council has launched a public consultation for the second phase of their ongoing Beach Masterplan, seeking input on the proposed plans for the area. A framework for proceeding with and monitoring phase one of the beach proposals, which will see the creation of a new urban park, an eve
26/05/2023
hub South East Scotland has announced the start of building work of the new Easthouses Primary School. One completed the new school, which is being built on the site of the old Newbattle High School, will be able to accommodate 459 children. There will be 16 places to support children with Addition
26/05/2023
Developer FM Group has launched its new residential development, recently completed in one of Glasgow's most iconic buildings. In Glasgow's Southside, a new show home has been opened at the Holmwood Heights development. Located in Cathcart, nestled on the banks of the Whitecart River, Holmwood Hei
26/05/2023
CCG (Scotland) has handed over a newly completed assisted living housing development on behalf of East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership and East Ayrshire Council. Councillor Jim McMahon official opened the new assisted living housing development at Quarry Knowe Court in Auchinleck, unvei
26/05/2023
Scottish Water has announced the successful completion of 'very challenging' sewer repair works in the centre of Glasgow. High Street in the city centre had been closed between its junctions with Duke Street and Rottenrow since the beginning of January to enable essential repairs to the local waste
25/05/2023
Network Rail has announced the successful completion of engineering works at Carstairs Station. During a 12-week phased closure, Network Rail worked around the clock to deliver the extensive investment in the critical West Coast Main Line (WCML) junction which included remodelling and upgrading the
25/05/2023
Seven Scottish firms are among a total of 15 UK businesses to share in a £2 million Innovation Grant funding, from the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP). The selected companies will be supported by OWGP on projects that could improve the reliability of offshore wind and help decarbonise its o
25/05/2023
Glasgow Council has announced funding of £2 million for the installation of Solar Arrays for key landmark buildings in the city. Landmark Glasgow buildings such as the Kelvin Hall, Emirates Arena and Royal Concert Hall have been earmarked for inclusion in the solar panel scheme that could save an e
25/05/2023
CCG (Scotland) donated more than £400,000 to community-based projects across Scotland in the 2022 / 23 financial year. CCG was operational in 13 local authorities over the last financial year and at one stage had over 3000 mixed-tenure homes on-site. For every project undertaken, which can be as m
25/05/2023
One of Scotland's largest housing and support organisations, Link Group, has completed the first phase of its newest affordable housing development in Inverclyde. A total of 198 properties are being built in Bunston Grove, Greenock, jointly funded by the Scottish Government and Link. The developme
25/05/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced the launch date of passenger services on the new Trams to Newhaven project. The route, which has been under construction since November 2019, has been delivered on schedule and within the £207.3m budget. Passenger services on the new tram route are sched
25/05/2023
Aberdeen City Council has approved a range of transport projects, worth more than £2 million, which will help people to do more walking, wheeling, and cycling - or work towards net zero goals. The work that will be supported by the Bus Lane Enforcement (BLE) fund includes existing projects such as
25/05/2023
The Scottish Government has published a new Bill to enable councils to invest more in local tourism facilities and services through a levy on overnight stays. If passed by the Scottish Parliament, the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill will give councils the power to apply a levy on stays in overnight ac
25/05/2023
SSEN Transmission has announced an extension of its ongoing consultation procedure on its proposals to develop a new 400kV overhead electricity transmission line between Kintore, Fiddes and Tealing, which includes new substations at both Fiddes and Tealing. In recognition of the extent of local int
25/05/2023
Fife Council has announced the first Dunfermline City Conference at Glen Pavilion on 27th June 2023, bringing together over 300 community partners. The conference has been described as "a unique opportunity for community partners to come together and contribute to a clear and strong vision for the
24/05/2023
SSE has announced its plan to invest up to £40bn over the next decade, to help deliver cleaner, more secure and more affordable energy. The record-breaking investment programme will see the company ramp up its deployment of renewable energy, the vital network infrastructure to connect and transport
24/05/2023
Network Rail has secured planning permission for the construction of the new Cameron Bridge station as part of the Levenmouth Rail Link project. Located southeast of Windygates just off the A915, Cameron Bridge station will have 125 car parking spaces with provision for electric vehicle charging, a
24/05/2023
ScottishPower has reiterated its commitment to 'powering with purpose', to ensure a cleaner, greener, better and sustainable future. To mark the publication of Action 2030, a ScottishPower statement said: "As the first integrated energy company to generate only 100% green electricity, sustainabilit
24/05/2023
A group of more than 30 MSPs have joined a selection of young people and construction industry representatives for a demonstration and learning event, to explore traditional building skills. NFRC Members were present at the Scottish Traditional Building Forum event, to deliver slating demonstration
24/05/2023
All-electric 4x4 manufacturer, Munro Vehicles, has unveiled its second production model, the Mk_1 Pick-Up. Scotland's only volume production car company launched its newest production model at Fully Charged Live North. The ultra-capable, ultra-utilitarian pick-up follows swiftly in the wheel track
24/05/2023
SP Energy Networks has achieved a global first, with the successful completion of the first phase of a £4.4 million trial demonstrating how the electricity network can be restored at a faster pace using only renewable energy in the unlikely event of a major power outage. The innovative Synergy proj
24/05/2023
SSEN Transmission's joint venture with National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project, has selected the Prysmian Group as preferred bidder for the specialist High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cable component of EGL2, a critical milestone in the development of
24/05/2023
The community consultation process on the proposed new Spittal – Loch Buidhe – Beauly 400kV overhead line project continued last week at a well-attended public meeting in Strathpeffer. As the Transmission Network Owner in the North of Scotland, SSEN Transmission are responsible for connecting new e
24/05/2023
Barratt Developments Scotland has announced a donation of £10,000 to support children and adults in Glasgow impacted by food inequality. Launch Foods, based in the centre of Glasgow, is one of five charities across Scotland benefitting from a share of the housebuilder's annual £50,000 fund. The cha
24/05/2023
Funding of more than £23 million has been approved by Stirling Council to deliver a new state-of-the-art primary school in Callander. The development site for the proposed new school will sit adjacent to Callander Nursery, McLaren High School and McLaren Leisure Centre, creating a new Callander Com
23/05/2023
The UK government has announced an investment of £2m to directly benefit grassroots sports facilities in Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Football Association. As part of the Government's 2022/23 commitment, 23 sites in Scotland will see their facilities improved, significantly increasing
23/05/2023
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced a partnership with the Scottish Partnership Against Acquisitive Crime (SPAACE) to tackle plant and fuel theft across Scotland. Callum Mackintosh, President of the SPOA, launched the first crime prevention campaign from SPAACE in Edinburgh o
23/05/2023
Avant Homes Scotland has submitted a planning application for a major new housing development worth £91.6m at Blindwells in East Lothian. The planning application to build 342 new two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes follows Avant Homes' agreement to acquire a 20 acre site at Blindwells from
23/05/2023
Campaigning trade body SELECT has introduced a new sub-category of membership to reflect the growing demand for installation of electric vehicle (EV) charge points among its members. Scotland's largest construction trade association is rolling out the dedicated EV membership classification as an in
23/05/2023
SSE Renewables has unveiled plans to convert the UK's largest conventional hydro power plant – 152.5MW Sloy Power Station – into a new pumped hydro storage facility to bolster energy security and help provide the large-scale and flexible renewable energy back-up needed in a future UK net zero power
23/05/2023
Renfrewshire Council has announced a free business event to help businesses on the journey towards a net zero future. The Steps to Net Zero event will take place on Wednesday 7 June from at Ingliston Country Club and Hotel in Bishopton (PA7 5PA). Open to businesses from across the Glasgow City Reg
23/05/2023
Orkney Islands Council has highlighted that a "lack of staff" was impacting the delivery of works to address harbour safety issues. The Council's Harbours sub-committee heard that a 27 point action plan is being worked through to address the issues raised. The action plan follows on from a recent
23/05/2023
Mid Lothian Council has announced that construction has gotten underway on the development of the new Easthouses Primary School. The new primary, on the site of the old Newbattle High School, will be able to accommodate 459 children. There will be 16 places to support children with Additional Suppo
23/05/2023
Edinburgh Council has announced a network to support, develop and promote local heritage groups across the capital, launched by Honorary President, the Lord Provost Robert Aldridge. The Edinburgh Local Heritage Network (ELHN) launched with the aim of developing and sustaining relationships between
23/05/2023
North Ayrshire Council has announced the appointment of Green Home Systems to deliver energy saving measures to households, as part of a national fuel poverty scheme. The scheme allows residents to access free and low-cost energy efficiency measures such as insulation, renewable heating, and solar
22/05/2023
Glasgow City Council has secured funding of £2.3 million from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) for projects that encourage people to make more sustainable travel choices. The funding will be used to deliver bus infrastructure improvements and network enhancements as well as boosting the
22/05/2023
SP Energy Networks has announced the successful completion of a £15 million project in Glasgow to modernise the city's electricity network ready for a cleaner, greener future. As part of their Green Recovery Funded investment projects SP have installed a state-of-the-art substation at the First Bu
22/05/2023
Four projects from CCG (Scotland) has been named as finalists in this year's Scottish Design Awards Organised by the architectural publication Urban Realm, the Scottish Design Awards celebrate profound examples of architecture, art and advertising that inform how we interact with the world around
22/05/2023
Forestry, natural capital investment, and corporate estate buyers continues to drive high prices for Scotland's increasingly valuable rural land, according to a new report by the Scottish Land Commission (SLC). The Rural Land Market Insights Report 2023 underlines the need for action to ensure that
22/05/2023
Argyll and Bute Council has announced that work will begin next week on a £334,000 project to preserve the heritage of another historic building in Lochgilphead. The building at 3-17 Colchester Square is the second major project to benefit from funding from the Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme
22/05/2023
A new partnership from the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) and Argyll and Bute Health & Social Care Partnership (A&B HSCP) has announced a project to bring empty homes back into use. The two-year project, the first of its kind in Scotland, will see the appointment of a new Empty Homes Proje
22/05/2023
Scottish Borders Council has announced that the controlled dismantling of 2 High Street Jedburgh has now been completed, allowing for progress to be made on the construction of a replacement building. Demolition works at the site began in December 2021 after we took ownership of the dilapidated bui
22/05/2023
East Renfrewshire Council has announced that it is exploring the need for mid-market rent (MMR) housing in the local authority area. MMR homes are designed to assist those who are on low to modest incomes, struggling to afford private renting or home ownership and for people who want an alternative
22/05/2023
Projects from Aberdeenshire Council has been shortlisted in two categories at the 'Transport Times' Scottish Transport Awards. The Targeted Travel Behaviour Change Project has made the shortlist for 'Contribution to Sustainable Transport', while the Aberdeenshire Bothy project is shortlisted for th
22/05/2023
Burges Salmon has announced the appointment of a new director of its Construction and Engineering Team. Katy Wall joins the independent law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, where she was a senior associate in the firm's Commercial Construction & Engineering team. Katy specialises in commercial co
19/05/2023
SSEN Transmission has reached a major milestone in the development of a proposed new subsea electricity superhighway project along the east coast of Scotland following approval of the scheme's marine licence. The 'Eastern Green Link 2' project, which will be delivered in partnership with National G
19/05/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced the appointment of Turner & Townsend to develop a Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) for decarbonising homes, workplaces, and public buildings in the Capital. This work will review the efficiency of buildings owned by the council like schoo
19/05/2023
Port of Aberdeen returned to pre-pandemic levels of activity in 2022, a full year ahead of forecast. The port increased its turnover by 17% to £39.2 million as vessel arrival numbers surpassed 6,800, up 12% on the previous year, and more than 27.7 million tonnes of vessels and goods moved through t
19/05/2023
Dundee City Council has announced the second phase of its Climate Fund, set for a more collaborative, innovative and impactful second half. Dundee Climate Fund 2.0 is looking for help from people to brainstorm ideas and shape the fund which will ultimately share £365,000 among community groups and
19/05/2023
Argyll and Bute Council has secured funding of more than £1 million to help Mull and Tiree meet local housing demand and create a new Community Care Hub. The Scottish Government's Islands Programme has awarded two projects in Argyll and Bute. They include: • Infrastructure for Worker Accommodation
19/05/2023
Up to £58 million has been made available through the second phase of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB). Introduced in 2021, ScotZEB replaced previous funding streams as a means to encourage the bus industry to find new and innovative ways to finance zero emission buses and in
19/05/2023
BEAR Scotland has announced a programme of resurfacing improvement works for the A82 Glenurquhart Road in Inverness, from Sunday 21 May. The £200,000 investment will see a 640m stretch of worn-out carriageway replaced, helping ensure that the A82 continues to operate safely for years to come. The
19/05/2023
CCG (Scotland) has successfully completed a new housing development in Kilmarnock, on behalf of East Ayrshire Council. The new development, located in Central North, comprises 43 new, affordable homes for older ambulant disabled residents. A mix of one and two-bedroom sized bungalows are provided
19/05/2023
Property consultancy Galbraith has announced the amalgamation of its Elgin and Inverness teams in a new Highland Hub office at Fairways Business Park in Inverness. The new office provides an up to date working environment with excellent facilities for its growing team, as part of the firm’s commitm
19/05/2023
Aberdeen City Council has announced that work to replace the roof on the Town House Extension is to start on Monday, 22 May. The building is Grade A listed by association with the adjacent historic Town House. The project includes the roof replacement and re-covering with single ply membrane and o
18/05/2023
Sumitomo Electric Industries has announced plans to build a strategically important high voltage cable manufacturing plant in the Scottish Highlands. The Japanese multinational will invest more than £200m into the Scottish development and create some 150 new highly-skilled green jobs. The investme
18/05/2023
Network Rail has announced that the next stage of preparatory works in the electrification of the Barrhead to Glasgow rail line will get underway next month. Engineers will work for six weeks to deliver a £63.3m upgrade to prepare the line. The critical milestone on the project includes activity a
18/05/2023
CCG has been appointed to deliver the first Scottish development by Single Family Rental operator Casa by Moda. Some 156 new homes are set to be built in Springboig in the east of Glasgow, in a £41m development, named Casa, Vista Park. CCG originally purchased the land for the purpose of private r
18/05/2023
SSEN Transmission has begun work on identifying alternative overhead line routes and substation locations, alongside potential mitigation measures, in its plans to develop a new 400kV overhead line between Spittal, Loch Buidhe and Beauly. This comes in direct response to community and stakeholder f
18/05/2023
SSE has welcomed the decision by the UK's Supreme Court, which unanimously found in favour of the company in its long-running capital allowances case in relation to Glendoe Hydro Electric Station. SSE had claimed capital allowances on expenditure incurred when constructing a hydro-electric power st
18/05/2023
Scottish Water has announced an investment of over £4 million to upgrade an important sewer main serving Ayrshire. The project in Saltcoats and Stevenston will see an overland temporary pipeline installed to allow the existing underground pipe to be re-lined making it significantly less likely to b
17/05/2023
A pioneering new construction project from South Ayrshire Council will 'set a new standard in energy performance'. Work is progressing on site at Girvan's Bridge Street Depot, which will serve as the base for the area's Grounds Maintenance, Waste Management and Golf operational staff. The building
17/05/2023
Network Rail has announced that preparatory works are underway ahead of the demolition of the rail section of the River Leven (Bawbee) bridge. Network Rail is replacing the abutments and deck of the road bridge which is suffering from significant deterioration and showing signs of chlorine contamin
17/05/2023
Seven office buildings across Scotland have been recognised in this year's British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards. The BCO's annual Scottish Awards Lunch recognises projects that demonstrate best practice in office design, fit-out, operation and sustainability, setting the standard for excellence
17/05/2023
Aberdeen City Council has launched an extensive consultation exercise with tenants, owners and other stakeholders as part of the production of a full options appraisal of eight city centre multi-storey blocks. The Council's Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee has agreed that this
17/05/2023
The Na h-Eileanan Iar Projects has been awarded funding from the Scottish Government's 2023/24 Islands Programme Grant Fund. The 2023/24 Islands Programme will be delivered in partnership with local government to support locally developed critical infrastructure projects which involve local communit
17/05/2023
Edinburgh Council has been awarded over £50,000 to develop plans for the heritage and restoration of four key historic buildings and structures in Granton Waterfront. Awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland's Heritage and Place Programme (H&PP), the funding w
17/05/2023
The Highland Council has welcomed the latest update on the current Outline Business Case (OBC) stage of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport. The report sets out the Council's role as Accountable Body and outlines how the potential developments and supporting infrastructure related to th
17/05/2023
Argyll and Bute Council has prioritised the restoration of historic buildings and bring them back into use, as part of the first phase of the new Tarbert Heritage Regeneration Scheme. The Council has welcomed additional funding to start the first phase of a dedicated regeneration scheme for Tarbert
17/05/2023
Avant Homes Scotland has announced three new appointments to its construction team, which will enable their regional expansion strategy. Bryan Galloway has been appointed as construction director, while James Reid and Peter Forrester have joined the housebuilder as area construction managers. Brya
17/05/2023
Falkirk Council has announced a major investment to provide new and improved play facilities for children of all ages and abilities. The council has said that in 2022/23 three significant projects costing a combined £278,000 got underway at: Gala Park (Dunipace); Bo'ness Foreshore; and Southview (S
16/05/2023
The Scottish Government has announced funding of £4.1 million from the Islands programme for projects designed to stimulate economic activity, boost tourism and improve community assets on Scotland's islands. A total of 13 initiatives will benefit from the funding include the a community recycling
16/05/2023
Scottish Water has announced the start of work in Perth to install a new "super sewer" in the city centre. The multi-million pound investment to upgrade the sewer network got underway on Monday 15 May on site in Shore Road and Tay Street. Scottish Gas Networks (SGN) will have a visible presence for
16/05/2023
The All-Energy conference in Glasgow has celebrated twenty years of pioneering marine energy work by Orkney's European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC). The centre, headquartered in Stromness, remains the world's first and only accredited grid-connected open sea facility for the testing of wave and tida
16/05/2023
Edinburgh Council has announced the installation of 180 new secure on-street cycle parking units, providing space for 1080 bikes, alongside plans for a further 200 units across the city. The Council secured £806,600 from the Scottish Government via the Sustrans Places for Everyone Fund and Cycling
16/05/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has announced funding of more than £1.38 million to support nine projects with a focus on improving local facilities and services and create more vibrant places across the region. The funding comes from the third-year allocation of the Scottish Government Place Based Investmen
16/05/2023
East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking input on the development of new guidance on future land use in the region. The council has invited residents, businesses and groups with an interest as it begins work on its next Local Development Plan (LDP) – to be known as LDP3. An LDP sets out a long-term
16/05/2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has deployed drones to help map best areas to focus rhododendron removal efforts in a bid to give breathing room to Scotland's rainforests. FLS has been working for over 25 years to turn back the relentless tide of invasive rhododendron that is smothering much of th
16/05/2023
Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has been appointed Cost Consultant and Principal Designer for the Masterplan of the Dallas Dhu housing mix delivery project, being led by Robin Livingstone of Fraser/Livingstone. Part of Moray's £7.5 million Growth Deal, the project is funded by Moray Cou
16/05/2023
The Highland Council has announced a partnership with Highland and Islands Enterprise and Lochaber Chamber of Commerce to develop a new Fort William town centre regeneration masterplan. The masterplan will seek to build on the success of the Fort William 2040 work by providing a range of actions an
16/05/2023
BEAR Scotland has announced a programme of carriageway improvement works for the A1 from 29 May to 05 June, on behalf of Transport Scotland. Resurfacing works are planned on the A1 at the southbound approach to Cockburnspath roundabout between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00 each night from Monday 29
15/05/2023
The Scottish Government has approved a Section 37 planning application for a 132kV electricity transmission overhead line infrastructure between Kergord and Gremista, when once completed will connect Shetland to the GB energy system for the first time. The Kergord-Gremista link involves creating a
15/05/2023
SSEN Transmission's proposed Fort Augustus to Skye overhead line replacement project has received 'provisional approval' from electricity regulator, Ofgem. In its 'minded-to approve decision' on Final Needs Case, put forward by SSEN Transmission, as part of SSE plc, Ofgem has recognised the clear n
15/05/2023
The Scottish Government will match funding for a project to transform the Western Isles into a 'world-leading hub for clean energy production'. The government will provide funding worth £1.129 million from the Hydrogen Innovation Scheme's Emerging Energy Technologies Fund, allowing Comhairle nan Ei
15/05/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council's Culture and Communities Committee has approved plans for over £500,000 for park and open space lighting improvements across the city. A prioritisation framework to identify where lighting improvements could benefit the city's parks and open spaces are to be developed
15/05/2023
Stirling Council has announced the introduction of a number of new charges for planning application services. From Monday 5 June 2023, requesting a minor variation to existing planning consent (known as a non-material variation) will cost £200, while a £100 fee will be required for written complian
15/05/2023
Shetland Islands Council is seeking input on the development of energy and transport hubs, to help shape future connectivity of energy and transport across the isles The council will host public consultation sessions in Brae, Scalloway and Yell to provide the opportunity for interested parties to h
15/05/2023
North Lanarkshire Council's housing committee has approved a consultation process on proposals for further tower block demolitions, as part of an ongoing regeneration scheme. The second phase of the scheme has identified a number of prominent multi-story blocks in Motherwell, a tower in Coatbridge
15/05/2023
Aberdeenshire Council has awarded two ongoing projects over £76,000 from its Coastal Communities Challenge Fund. The Turning the Plastic Tide initiative lead by the East Grampian Coastal Partnership is to receive £26,641 to continue its hugely successful region-wide beach litter programme this fina
15/05/2023
One of Scotland's leading law firms, Burness Paull has announced the appointment of Mark Kirke as a partner in its construction and projects team, as the firm looks to meet growing demand from clients and realise opportunities in a sector that continues to see substantial investment. Mark, who is d
15/05/2023
East Dunbartonshire Council has taken ownership of a new affordable housing development on the site of the former Lairdsland Primary School in Kirkintilloch. Thirty eight new affordable homes have been completed on a mixture of three and four-storey buildings containing one and two-bedroomed flats
12/05/2023
GMG Energy, sustainable timber products specialist, has installed a major solar array on the roof of its production facility. The initiative means that the biomass supplier can now move away from the use of expensive and polluting diesel generators for its energy-intensive activities and rely inste
12/05/2023
Network Rail has announced the successful completion of a 10-week programme of track renewal at Glasgow Central's platform 1. Passengers travelling through Scotland's busiest station will now benefit from this £1.2m project, which was undertaken to enhance the safety and reliability of the railway
12/05/2023
Edinburgh Council is seeking input from residents and visitors of Craigmillar and Niddrie on improving the look and feel of Niddrie Mains Road and its high street. The council is aiming to improve access to local facilities and greenspaces by active and sustainable travel, and the provision of a ne
12/05/2023
East Lothian Council has announced funding for the next phase of improvement works for Prestonpans' Civic Square and War Memorial. The next phase of works follows the completion of earlier improvements works in November 2022. Supported by the Scottish Government's 'Place Based Investment Programme
12/05/2023
Dundee City Council has announced that second phase of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is now open for applications. The fund will provide grants of between £3,000 and £75,000 for projects in a range of different fields which support economic growth in the city. Areas of focus for this round include
12/05/2023
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are seeking proposals from communities on the development of a new Local Place Plans (LPPs) in accordance with The Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. LPPs have been introduced to encourage communities to be active participants in planning for their futures and to have a more di
12/05/2023
Deanestor has completed the fit out of a new primary school campus in South Ayrshire, on behalf of contractor Morgan Sindall Construction. The £18m Prestwick North Education Campus has replaced Glenburn Primary and St Ninian's Primary School. It was built by main contractor Morgan Sindall Construct
12/05/2023
McTaggart Construction has welcomed the news that four of their projects have been named as finalists in the 16th annual Scottish Home Awards (SHA). Founded in 2007, the SHA is an independent awards programme that recognises excellence in the housebuilding industry across Scotland. McTaggart's suc
12/05/2023
Morrison Construction have welcomed Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise, Natalie Don MSP, to a turf-cutting ceremony to mark the launch of a new primary school development in East Calder. The £18.3m school is funded through the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP), as
12/05/2023
SSE Renewables and project partners Marubeni and CIP, has unveiled their new joint venture, Ossian Offshore Wind Farm Ltd (Ossian). Stakeholders from the offshore wind and energy industry were invited to the project's new HQ at Bothwell Street in Glasgow city centre. Designed by employee-owned cre
11/05/2023
Funding of £7 million has been announced to support projects to drive innovation in the production, storage and distribution of renewable hydrogen. First Minister Humza Yousaf announced the Hydrogen Innovation Scheme funding while addressing delegates at the All-Energy conference in Glasgow. The i
11/05/2023
An initiative led by a power-sector partnership to promote a fair and just transition to net zero has almost doubled in strength. The Powering Net Zero Pact, which was created as a legacy of COP26, and saw a group of companies with a combined turnover of more than £75bn promise to uphold a series o
11/05/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved the development of over 100 new homes as part of the regeneration of Fountainbridge. Formerly the site of the Fountain Brewery, the huge number of new homes for social rent will feature in a 49,000 square metre redevelopment overlooking the Union Canal. T
11/05/2023
Argyll & Bute Council have welcomed the success of a new funding initiative to help make homes more energy efficient. Since July 2022, the council has invested over £1.2m insulating more than 160 privately owned and privately rented households via the Scottish Government's Energy Efficient Scotland
11/05/2023
Aberdeen City Council has approved a budget of £10.6 million for road and pavement repairs, safe routes to schools, lighting improvements, repairs to bridges, and flooding and coastal protection. The council’s Net Zero, Environment, and Transport Committee approved the capital budget for the servic
11/05/2023
A new report from Scottish Renewables and BIGGAR Economics has found that six projects currently under development in Scotland will more than double the UK's pumped storage hydro capacity to 7.7GW, create almost 15,000 jobs and generate up to £5.8 billion for the UK economy by 2035. The report, 'Th
11/05/2023
South Lanarkshire Council has announced the appointment of Taylor Wimpey West Scotland for the delivery of 50 new affordable homes at its Oakwood Grove development in Hamilton. The development forms part of the wider master plan for the Brackenhill Farm area, which is also recognised as part of th
11/05/2023
Barratt Developments has used its community fund to support essential causes focused on improving the lives and wellbeing of women and families in the East of Scotland. Barratt Developments, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, currently donates £1,500 per month to local charities i
11/05/2023
The Scottish government has called for proposals of areas for consideration as the country's newest national park. The government has committed to designating at least one new national park in Scotland by Spring 2026. Nominations will officially open later this year, once the appraisal framework ha
11/05/2023
Edison Group has announced the successful acquisition of Livingston-based Maplewood Joinery and Construction, an all-trades commercial and residential property operator which undertakes home extensions, garages, driveways and tarmacadam resurfacing as well as project management, concept design and p
10/05/2023
West Lothian Council has welcomed the progress being made on the delivery of the new £18.3 million East Calder Primary School. The ambitious project is being funded through the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP), a partnership between Scottish and Local Government to invest in facilities f
10/05/2023
North Ayrshire Council has officially opened 79 new homes, completed at St Michael's Place, Kilwinning. The council's latest housing development is part of a wide ranging and ambitious house building programme. The £14 million contract, supported by £4.7m of Scottish Government funding, was delive
10/05/2023
Goodstone Living and contractor McAleer & Rushe have officially broken ground on the construction of a next-generation build-to-rent neighbourhood in Leith, Edinburgh. Once completed the Dockside scheme will supply at least 338 sustainable rental homes across four apartment blocks and provide over
10/05/2023
Scottish Water has completed a £1.9 million investment in two solar schemes in the North East, in their drive to net zero. An existing solar scheme at Mannofield Water Treatment Works in Aberdeen has been extended with the installation of 2,690 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels – making it Scottish Wa
10/05/2023
Argyll & Bute Council has announced the successful completion of works to create a new public space to host outdoor community events in Ardrishaig alongside a new Lochside seating area. The community facilities are just some of the benefits from a £700,000 public realm improvement programme deliver
10/05/2023
Renfrewshire Council has announced a partnership with Buccleuch Property to secure investment for the development of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS). The district, based around Glasgow Airport at Netherton, Inchinnan and Westway, promises to bring thousands of high s
10/05/2023
The Scottish Home Awards have announced the finalists for their 16th annual national competition honouring excellence in the housing and new build sector have been revealed. Sponsored by Ross & Liddell, over 140 entries were judged in 19 categories by the highly regarded judging panel, which repres
10/05/2023
Aberdeen City Council have completed a programme of planting 1,000 trees, as part of a scheme to replenish and grow the city's woods and other green areas. A progress report for the Members of the Net Zero, Environment and Transport Committee outlined work by the Environmental Services team through
09/05/2023
A Scottish Government-funded research programme has contributed £680 million to Scotland’s economy, helping to create jobs and further education qualifications, save carbon emissions and reduce the impacts of animal diseases, according to a new evaluation estimates. The Environment, Natural Resourc
09/05/2023
Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) has been appointed as architect for Aberdeen's first net-zero carbon office building on behalf of Drum Property Group. HFM have previously worked with Drum Property Group on the masterplanning and design of Prime Four Business Park, HFM have now been appointed for the de
09/05/2023
Four projects from CCG have been named as finalists in this year's Scottish Home Awards – one of the most prestigious events in the property calendar. Nominated in Renovation of the Year and Innovation in Design, 107 Niddrie Road will be aiming to secure further industry acclaim after having secure
09/05/2023
Construction and property consultants Summers-Inman has been appointed to four frameworks in Scotland valued at over £180 million. The firm has secured places on frameworks for Scotland Excel (£100m), Wheatley Housing Group (£55m), the Scottish Police Authority (£20m) and the Scottish Procurement A
09/05/2023
West Dunbartonshire Council has announced a £10 million investment to scale up its home buyback scheme. The programme will aim to acquire a minimum of 60 former Council homes or homes of a specific type and size every year over the next five years. In order to meet identified local need, the progr
09/05/2023
Funding of £200,000 has been awarded to the Clyde Climate Forest (CCF) from eight local councils across the Glasgow City Region. The Glasgow City Region Cabinet approved the funding as part of a dedicated allocation from each of the member councils' UK Government Shared Prosperity Funding. Announc
09/05/2023
Aberdeenshire has been awarded £8.3 million from the UK government's Shared Prosperity Fund. The fund is a central pillar of the Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment across the UK by March 2025, replacing the European funds from 2023 onwards. Its aim is to
09/05/2023
Network Rail volunteers have joined Queens Park Community Orchard and the Friends of Elder Park for biodiversity improvement works across the two communities. At the end of February volunteers planted new fruit trees, pruned current fruit trees and protected plants at Queens Park Community Orchard
09/05/2023
Marshall Construction has been awarded certification to BS ISO 45001: 2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, following a rigorous auditing process with the certificating body, BM Trada. The certification adds to the existing ISO 9001 Quality and ISO 14001 Environmental Management s
09/05/2023
Seagreen Wind Energy has hosted students from North East Scotland College (NESCol) studying on the ECITB Wind Turbine Scholarship programme, at their Montrose Operations & Maintenance Base. The scholars, along with guests from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and the Ene
05/05/2023
Robertson Group's regeneration specialist, Urban Union, has started work on a new development in Hamilton in North Glasgow. Working in partnership with Queens Cross Housing Association, the development includes over 600 new mixed-tenure homes and apartments, complemented by new improved parks and g
05/05/2023
Construction has begun at Sutherland Spaceport in the development of the UK's first vertical launch spaceport. Located on the North coast of Scotland, the spaceport will be the 'home' spaceport of Forres-based rocket and launch services company, Orbex, which will use the site to launch up to 12 orb
05/05/2023
Maxi Construction has been appointed to deliver a joint £1.7 million programme of renovation and extension works at Kirkhill Primary, Broxburn and Livingston Village Primary. Almost £1.2m is to be invested in refurbishment works at Kirkhill primary, which will see part of the existing school transf
05/05/2023
Muir Homes has submitted a planning application for the development of 35 new houses in Dalgety Bay. The development has been proposed for a vacant brownfield site off Fulmar Way in Dalgety Bay. 9 of the 35 homes will be for affordable rent in partnership with Kingdom Housing Association. All home
05/05/2023
Aberdeen City Council has approved the next stage in the first phase in the transformation of Aberdeen's beachfront. Councillors at the full Council meeting approved a framework for proceeding and monitoring phase one of the transformation – for which preparatory work was agreed in December – which
05/05/2023
Scottish Borders Council has launched a public consultation in the development of a new five-year Local Housing Strategy. The Strategy will provide direction for tackling housing issues across the area and inform investment into housing and related services. The strategy, which all local authoriti
05/05/2023
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for governmental action to avoid the fastest fall in house building since May 2020. Responding to the latest UK Construction PMI, published by S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction PMI, Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: "For too long we hav
05/05/2023
Cala Group has announced the successful acquisition of one of the UK's leading timber frame construction specialists, Taylor Lane Timber Frame Ltd. The acquisition will help Cala group progress towards their sustainability targets and support delivery of the group's ambitious growth plans in the So
05/05/2023
SSE's Solar & Battery team has been amalgamated into SSE Renewables to progress the delivery of 2GW pipeline projects cross the UK and Ireland, alongside European expansion plans. Becoming part of SSE Renewables, which is already growing its presence internationally to deliver the green energy the
05/05/2023
ScottishPower has committed to investing £3.75 million in Caithness communities through its ScottishPower Renewables' (SPR) Halsary Windfarm Community Benefit Fund. In the first round of funding allocations, over £98,000 has been distributed through the Caithness Community Fund, a region-wide fund
04/05/2023
Glasgow City Council has approved new regeneration plans for four city centre districts – Cowcaddens, the Learning Quarter, the Merchant City and Townhead. The plans were approved following the conclusion on recent public and stakeholder consultations and are set to be delivered through District Re
04/05/2023
Renfrewshire Council has taken ownership of more than half of the new-build, energy-efficient homes being constructed in Paisley's Ferguslie Park. A total of 101 new homes are being built on the site of the former St Fergus Primary School, with 64 completed home now handed over to the council. Work
04/05/2023
Works to upgrade a rural mast in the Lockerbie area have been successfully completed, a milestone in an ongoing scheme funded by the UK government to improve 4G coverage across Scotland. Residents and businesses across the east of Dumfries and Galloway will now benefit from 'strong and reliable' 4G
04/05/2023
The Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has announced the first four shows for the upcoming Green Homes Festival. Designed to deliver practical assistance and advice to help Scotland become a Net Zero nation, Green Homes Festival takes place from 14-18 August as part of the Edinburgh Fest
04/05/2023
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has announced that its annual surface dressing programme of works will get underway on Tuesday 09 may. The works, which begin in Lewis and Harris, will last approximately 6 to 8 weeks, depending on weather and conditions. The Lewis and Harris works are expected last appro
04/05/2023
Dumfries & Galloway Council has announced the launch of their Design Awards for 2023. Organised by the Council's Local Development Plan Team, the awards have been developed to celebrate design that provides new, restored and/or adapted buildings and places which have been conceived and developed se
04/05/2023
As some parts of Scotland are already recording low river levels and dry ground conditions, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued a warning to businesses abstracting water from the environment to plan for possible shortages this summer. In SEPA's first water scarcity report o
04/05/2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) are seeking views on the future management of Craigieburn Forest in Moffatt, Dumfries and Galloway. Sitting on the lower slopes of the Moffat Hills, Craigieburn Forest is around ten times the size of Moffat and is currently primarily a timber producing forest, while
04/05/2023
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced an upcoming webinar by the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO), which will provide information on 'plant-based skills and carding'. The webinar – to be held on Wednesday 17 May – will provide an update on the PRSO's formation, i
04/05/2023
The Scottish Land Commission is to host a series of virtual public meetings to explore future local land use and address issues raised by residents and businesses. The first event will focus on Edinburgh and aims to address a wide range of topics, including: • modernising land ownership • transf
03/05/2023
Transport Scotland has awarded Balfour Beatty a £16.85 million contract for major upgrade works on Kincardine Bridge on the Firth of Forth in Falkirk. Balfour has already begun work on the two-year long project, with the launch of the site compound set up. Throughout May Balfour will continue to in
03/05/2023
Construction group, Story, has begun work on a new Observation Point at Pitlochry Dam and Power Station, on behalf of SSE Renewables. The new visitor attraction will feature four stainless-steel totems, designed by Edinburgh-based firm, Bright, alongside a circular concrete seating area at the cent
03/05/2023
A new initiative to accelerate the 'drive towards building a low carbon future' has been announced by Hub North Scotland in partnership with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE–ST), and the Innovation School at Glasgow School of Art (GSA). The initiative – 'a unique partnership between p
03/05/2023
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has announced a new 'Sustainable Supplier Code', which aims to help suppliers 'understand all areas of sustainability on their net zero journey'. Working in collaboration with its supply chain partners, SSEN Distribution developed the n
03/05/2023
State-of-the-art electric timber wagons are set to be tested by two Scottish timber companies in a UK first trial. James Jones & Sons Ltd and Scotlog Haulage have partnered with Volvo Group and Cleaner EV for the three-year trial project, following the allocation of £452,000 in funding from Scottis
03/05/2023
SSEN Transmission is to host a series of public consultation events on proposals to increase the capacity of the East Coast transmission network. The energy provider is seeking input on the East Coast 400kV Phase 2 scheme, which proposes the development of new and upgraded electricity transmission
03/05/2023
The Port of Aberdeen has held its inaugural Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Awards, designed to recognise success stories from zero incidents to employee wellbeing and vessel decarbonisation. More than 35 organisations working across the Port were represented at the new annual awards event, in
03/05/2023
One of the largest operational battery storage assets in Scotland has been successfully brought online by SUSI-Eelpower – a joint venture between SUSI Partners and sustainable power infrastructure firm, Eelpower. The Dundee-based facility is the latest addition to SUSI’s UK battery storage portfoli
03/05/2023
Pacific Building has announced the successful completion of its latest contract on behalf of fast-food chain, McDonald's. The Glasgow-based fit-out specialist has handed over the all-new drive-thru restaurant at Craiglinn Park Road in Cumbernauld – between the M80 and Broadwood Stadium Pacific car
03/05/2023
Savills has announced the expansion of its Glasgow-based Engineering & Design Consultancy (EDC) team with the appointment of Martin McClafferty as associate director and William Johnston as associate in Glasgow. With 25 years' experience in the industry, Martin McClafferty joins Savills from HDR Co
02/05/2023
A new centre for green hydrogen innovation and product development has been launched by Heriot-Watt University in collaboration with hydrogen technologies experts Logan Energy and PlusZero. The newly named 'Hydrogen Works' building will see the consortium collaborate across a range of hydrogen-rela
02/05/2023
ScottishPower has welcomed members of the Scottish Parliament's Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee to the UK's largest onshore windfarm and the national control room for its electricity network in central and south Scotland. The Committee visited SP Energy Networks' control room in Glasgow ci
02/05/2023
SP Energy Networks has announced the launch of its spring Flexibility Tender and is looking for providers to supply flexibility services across 571 locations identified within its distribution network licence areas. The leading network provider is seeking to procure 273MW of flexibility for an 18-m
02/05/2023
The City of Edinburgh Council has successfully secured a major new site for accessible affordable housing in the South of the city. A successful £14.8m bid for Liberton Hospital and its grounds, including the former Blood Transfusion Centre, has been accepted by NHS Lothian - paving the way for aro
02/05/2023
East Lothian Council has reached a significant milestone in the £1.1 million project to repair and refurbish stonework and surrounding gardens at historic Preston Tower in Prestonpans, as the scaffolding is set to be removed. The scaffolding has been in place to facilitate repairs to the external m
02/05/2023
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, has visited Aberdeen to see how a £20 million Levelling Up grant is transforming the area. The MP was shown around the site of the new Aberdeen market which is to be a destination venue featuring international-style food an
02/05/2023
SSEN Transmission engineer Colin Thompson has won the Engineering Award at this year's Scottish Renewables Young Professional Green Energy Awards. The awards, held in Glasgow on 27 April, are a chance to celebrate the brightest in the industry and recognise those who will be driving the evolution o
02/05/2023
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has been awarded the coveted Investors in Young People (IIYP) Platinum Accreditation – making it the only housebuilder and just one of 12 organisations in Scotland to secure this award from the Investor in People accreditation framework. From its regional head office in
02/05/2023
Specialist fit-out contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd has been named Scottish Building Contractor of the Year after providing "excellence and exceptional quality” on projects. The Renfrewshire-based firm won the honour at the Construction Awards of Excellence, organised by the National Federation of B
02/05/2023
Falkirk Council has invested £1.3m in the repair and maintenance of a number of bridges across the region over the last year. Around thirty projects were undertaken with some of the biggest including the A801 bridge near Maddiston, the bridge extension on the B803 near Seafield, and the B805 near t
