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28/11/2025
Dogger Bank Wind Farm and its delivery partner Seaway7 have achieved a major construction milestone with the installation of the final transition piece, marking the completion of all foundation work on the colossal three-phase offshore wind project in the North Sea.
The final transition piece, the
28/11/2025
Network Rail will tonight (Friday 28 November) begin a nine‑day programme of improvements on the Stranraer line, investing more than £1m to shore up the route’s long‑term reliability.
Engineering teams will work continuously to enhance drainage and reinforce embankments, using over 2,00
28/11/2025
Celtic Renewables has announced the appointment of engineering design consultancy Allen Associates, part of the Forsyths Group, to finalise the design of its proposed new industrial-scale green chemical production plant in Grangemouth.
The Stirling-based firm will undertake the Front-End Engineerin
28/11/2025
Three pupils from St Patrick's Primary School in central Glasgow—Alia Akhtar, Eason Wei, and Katie Kelekhsashvili—were the winners of GRAHAM's Christmas poster drawing competition and were invited to help switch on the festive lights at the Central Quay construction site.
Over 60 students from the
28/11/2025
The Scotland's Towns Conference, supported by Glasgow City Council and staged by organisers Scotland's Towns Partnership (STP), drew more than 300 attendees to the University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre – the largest gathering of its kind to date.
Delegates heard how community
28/11/2025
SSEN Transmission will hold its next public information event for the Orkney Link Project in Stromness on Monday, 1 December 2025.
The meeting is intended to provide an update on the construction progress and share future delivery plans for the critical development.
The event, which is open to al
28/11/2025
Construction company AC Whyte has announced the successful completion of a key refurbishment project at the Lochview, Holyrood development in Edinburgh, delivered in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council.
The £2.21 million contract involved essential building upgrades across two high-rise
28/11/2025
Aberdeenshire Council has formally marked the completion of a major housing development at Nether Aden, Mintlaw, delivering 73 new rental properties.
The homes, a mix of one- to four-bedroom houses, flats, and bungalows, were completed over the summer, with most properties already occupied and the
28/11/2025
Kingdom Housing Association has welcomed residents to their new homes following the completion of the South of Hill View development in Kinglassie, Fife.
The project, delivered in partnership with Quale Homes, provides 45 new social rent properties within a wider private development, marking a sig
27/11/2025
Construction on the Banniskirk Hub, a significant new clean energy project in the Spittal area of Caithness, is expected to commence early next year after Highland Council’s North Planning Applications Committee granted consent.
This decision, which follows over two years of community engagement b
27/11/2025
Construction company CCG has secured a significant victory at the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA) Design Awards, the largest Chapter in the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS).
Two of the company's projects jointly won the Large Residential Award at the ceremony, which recog
27/11/2025
The construction sector is set to benefit from £12 million in Scottish Government funding, allocated via the Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Fund, to transform ten public buildings into more energy-efficient, low-carbon assets. The grants, which range from £41,000 to £2.5 million, will support cr
27/11/2025
The Scottish National Investment Bank (the Bank) has provided a £6.56m development loan to Edinburgh-based Whiteburn Projects Limited to help deliver 62 homes in Peebles, comprising 50 private properties and 12 affordable homes.
The scheme is also supported by £1.23m of equity finance from the Hous
27/11/2025
Groundbreaking research into the structural use of UK-grown timber, led by Edinburgh Napier University (ENU), is being showcased at the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London.
The research forms a central part of the new exhibit, Building from Forests, which advocates for the sustainable futur
27/11/2025
South Ayrshire Council has appointed Kier as the principal contractor to design and construct a new Girvan Primary School and Early Years Campus, a £33m investment to upgrade education facilities in the town.
Built on the existing Wesley Road site, the development will give the school its first pur
27/11/2025
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has said the UK Budget unveiled today falls short of providing the meaningful support needed to unlock rural Scotland’s growth potential.
Ahead of the statement, SLE wrote to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP, urging targeted steps to relieve pressure on rural enterpris
27/11/2025
Construction firm Clark Contracts is making significant progress on the transformation of the former Motherwell Town Hall, which is being converted into 20 modern, affordable flats for North Lanarkshire Council. The project aims to breathe new life into the historic landmark while delivering new hom
27/11/2025
Scotland now has 509 towns, a net rise of 30 since 2014, according to the Understanding Scottish Places (USP) platform, which finds many settlements are both growing and newly emerging.
Drawing on tens of thousands of data points, USP 2025 analyses population, employment, house prices, business com
27/11/2025
Construction has begun on a new, modern pavilion at Harlaw Playing Fields, set to significantly enhance facilities for pupils and staff at Harlaw Academy.
The project will allow PE staff to operate from the site and cut the time pupils spend travelling, with the location close to Harlaw Road and re
26/11/2025
The construction of the Spittal to Peterhead subsea electricity transmission project has taken a major step forward after the Scottish Government Marine Directorate granted its marine licence.
This milestone for the £22 billion+ investment programme will unlock significant opportunities for local
26/11/2025
Glasgow will host the Scotland's Towns Partnership conference this week, bringing together hundreds of delegates to consider how innovation and investment can reshape the country's urban centres and drive sustainable economic growth.
The conference, taking place at the University of Strathclyde's T
26/11/2025
ScottishPower, alongside its parent company Iberdrola, has been awarded the Women's Football Impact Award at the inaugural Global Football Industry Awards, recognising its long-standing commitment to gender equality and progress in the sport.
The prestigious ceremony, hosted by former England stars
26/11/2025
An Ayrshire apprentice has achieved a historic milestone in UK construction skills, with Persimmon Homes' Chantelle Muir securing an outstanding 2nd place in the SkillBuild National Final for bricklaying.
Chantelle is the first female ever to reach the podium in the highly competitive bricklaying c
26/11/2025
Southside Housing Association has announced a new conversion project that will repurpose a former police station into social housing, having secured all necessary statutory consents for the development.
The building, located at 86 Craigie Street, Strathbungo, was acquired from Police Scotland two y
26/11/2025
Livingston-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE) has made its fourth promotion of the year with the appointment of long-serving Calvin Dodds as its new Automation and Controls Manager.
Dundee-born Dodds steps up after five years as controls engineer with the West Lothian firm, having joined in 2016 fr
26/11/2025
Initial works for Aberdeen City Council's new Hazlehead Academy Campus have gotten underway, with contractors taking control of part of the site to begin enabling activity.
Robertson Construction operatives will this week erect fencing to create a secure compound and install CCTV for safety. A temp
26/11/2025
City Building, one of Scotland's largest apprenticeship providers, has retained the prestigious Investors in Young People (IYP) Platinum Award, securing the top accreditation for a second time with the renewal of its three-year status.
The business was the first construction firm to attain the Plat
26/11/2025
SSEN Transmission has become the first company to sign the Highland Social Value Charter (HSVC), a significant milestone cementing the delivery of long-term socio-economic benefits across the Highlands as part of its major infrastructure upgrade programme.
The Charter, published by The Highland Cou
26/11/2025
Falkirk Council has launched a new 'Flood Protection Support' scheme to help residents and businesses reduce the risk of flooding by subsidising the cost of property flood-resilience equipment.
The scheme will see the Council provide a 30% contribution towards a range of items, including: Sandbags
25/11/2025
Balfour Beatty, a key contractor for SSEN Transmission, has officially opened a new operational depot in Kirriemuir, Angus, reinforcing the commitment to local supply chain collaboration and economic growth in the region.
Located in Logie Industrial Park, the new facility is being leased in partner
25/11/2025
A new single online point of contact for global investors, InvestScotland, has been launched to showcase Scotland's largest infrastructure and green energy investment opportunities.
Announced today by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes at the Investment Association conference in Edinburgh, the porta
25/11/2025
A unique new £12.9 million campus dedicated to traditional skills training is set to be considered by Falkirk councillors next month (December).
The Lock 16: Scotland's Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills project proposes transforming the former AG Barr site in Camelon into a na
25/11/2025
GRAHAM has been appointed by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to deliver a £142.1m programme of upgrades across three Army locations in Edinburgh — Dreghorn Barracks, Glencorse Barracks and the Colinton Road Reserve Centre — to enhance living, working and training environments.
The sch
25/11/2025
The CCG Group has started a new supply-and-fit window replacement programme with Shettleston Housing Association in Glasgow's east end. In total, 700 units will be installed across 91 homes, with completion targeted in time for the Christmas holidays.
Colette McKenna, Shettleston HA Director of Pro
25/11/2025
SSEN Transmission has marked a year of delivery on its flagship Orkney Link, the project that will connect Orkney to the GB high-voltage electricity transmission network for the first time.
Over the past 12 months the scheme has shifted from early works to full construction across multiple sites,
25/11/2025
Strath Civil Engineering Ltd has been awarded the contract to build the Portree Link Road on the Isle of Skye.
The £1.9 million contract covers the final stretch of the northern distributor route around Portree and is due to get under way in 2026, funded by the Scottish Government and The Highland
25/11/2025
OnPath Energy has appointed Jules Rankin-Perez as its new head of construction, strengthening the leadership of the UK renewable energy developer as it expands its project delivery.
Rankin-Perez brings almost 17 years' experience in renewables and has worked on numerous high-profile projects, inclu
25/11/2025
McTaggart Construction has completed work to upgrade 25 flats on Katherine Street in Craigshill, Livingston, West Lothian, for Almond Housing Association.
Work began in early January 2024 and signals the company's return to refurbishment projects after a period concentrating on new-build schemes. T
25/11/2025
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has provided a potentially life-saving asset to the community of Penicuik by donating a Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) to Mauricewood Primary School.
This donation is part of a joint initiative with the British Heart Foundation (BHF), which sees the homebuilder donate
24/11/2025
Developer Downing has submitted a planning application to Glasgow City Council for the significant redevelopment of 40 Anderston Quay, a brownfield site along the River Clyde that was formerly the headquarters for the Daily Record and Sunday Mail newspaper.
The mixed-use scheme is designed to addre
24/11/2025
A popular tourist spot in Renfrewshire, Castle Semple in Lochwinnoch, is undergoing a major infrastructure upgrade backed by over £700,000 in investment. Paisley-based main contractor Clark Contracts has been appointed to complete the works, which are now underway.
The project involves the demoliti
24/11/2025
Renfrewshire Council has awarded a contract to MacKenzie Construction Limited to deliver the Ferguslie Park Greenline - Belltrees project, marking a significant investment of more than £600,000 as part of the area's long-term regeneration.
The project is a key element of 'The Making of Ferguslie',
24/11/2025
Port of Aberdeen has launched an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the construction of a new facility dedicated to Border Force UK operations at Aberdeen South Harbour.
The project has an estimated total value of £1,500,000 (excluding VAT) and is aimed at enhancing the port's capacity for freight exam
24/11/2025
Two major infrastructure projects for Peterhead have advanced this week following a meeting of Aberdeenshire Council, signaling a significant program of construction investment for the town.
Peterhead Community Campus
For the new Peterhead Community Campus, demolition work began this week
24/11/2025
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has awarded £430,000 from its flagship Industry Impact Fund to develop a comprehensive training program aimed at rapidly accelerating timber construction skills across the UK.
The funding will be used to create new courses, content, and clear career p
24/11/2025
Scottish SME homebuilder Cruden has secured a landmark £15 million investment from BGF (Business Growth Fund), one of the UK's largest growth capital investors.
The funding is set to power the next stage of growth for the Edinburgh-headquartered firm, which has delivered over 135,000 homes in its
24/11/2025
Inch Cape Offshore Wind Limited has announced the continuation of its Construction Fund for a third year, making a total of £45,000 available in 2026 for community groups and charities in Prestonpans, Cockenzie, and Port Seton.
The fund, which is offering individual grants of up to £2,000, is direc
24/11/2025
Morrison Construction has achieved a major victory at the Learning Places Scotland Awards, securing the prestigious title of Contractor of the Year.
This award recognises the construction firm's industry-leading approach to collaboration, quality, and the creation of inspirational learning environ
24/11/2025
The Scottish Natural Insulation Hub, an E2 Holdings company and sister to Ecomerchant, champions ethically sourced, sustainable building materials tailored exclusively for the Scottish construction sector.
Our commitment is to make natural insulation and energy-efficient building materials accessib
21/11/2025
Previously unused land in Bonhill is being revived through West Dunbartonshire Council's latest housebuilding programme with CCG (Scotland).
Work is under way on 28 new 'net zero ready' affordable homes across Braehead and Campbell Street, to the south-east of Alexandria town centre.
Across both l
21/11/2025
East Ayrshire Council has approved a multi-million-pound package of investment in affordable housing, agreeing almost £244 million in funding at this week's Cabinet meeting.
Elected members considered five detailed reports outlining the financial commitments required to ensure that Housing Services
21/11/2025
Clark Contracts has strengthened its leadership team with the promotion of two long-serving employees to director roles, marking what the company describes as a significant step in its continued growth across the refurbishment and fit-out sectors.
The firm has appointed Gary Hunter as Operations Di
21/11/2025
Glasgow City Council's Empty Homes project has now returned more than 3,000 long-term unoccupied properties to use as homes for individuals and families, marking a major success for the authority's Empty Homes Strategy.
According to the council, 94% of these properties have been transformed since t
21/11/2025
North Lanarkshire Council has secured two honours at this year's Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Excellence Awards.
The Tenant Participation Team was named Scotland's Team of the Year for its standout contribution to the sector and for embedding tenant involvement at the core of housing servic
21/11/2025
Hub South East is celebrating industry recognition after three of its education projects in West Lothian and Midlothian took home top honours at the Learning Places Scotland Awards, held following the 8th annual conference this week.
Easthouses Primary, East Calder Primary and Beatlie School Campus
21/11/2025
A total of 21 paths across Aberdeen are set to be upgraded over the next three financial years to promote healthier lifestyles and provide sustainable access for all.
Aberdeen City Council's Net Zero, Environment and Transport Committee approved the programme this week, with the work to be funded b
21/11/2025
Alliance Leisure Services Limited has scooped a construction contract to develop a new £1 million active play facility at the Lagoon Leisure Centre in Paisley.
The attraction will include a TAG Active arena designed to test strategy, speed, agility and bravery, with players using wristband sensors
20/11/2025
Downing Renewable Developments (DRD) has successfully secured planning permission for a major battery energy storage park in Argyll and Bute, following a successful appeal.
The Taigh an Uillt Energy Storage Park, located near Oban in the western Scottish Highlands, will have an installed capacity o
20/11/2025
Glasgow City Council is launching a groundbreaking Tenement Design Contest to find architectural proposals for the prominent Albert Cross site in Pollokshields, which has been left derelict after two major fires destroyed two B-listed tenement blocks in 2019 and 2020.
The initiative, instigated by
20/11/2025
The Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm in Scotland has secured support from the National Wealth Fund (NWF), Great British Energy (GBE) and the Scottish National Investment Bank, which have taken initial shareholdings and each hold an option to invest up to £50m. The deal is intended to advance the
20/11/2025
Argyll and Bute Council has secured Transport Scotland funding to deliver a safer footpath on the A847 at Bruichladdich, linking the distillery with the village hall to improve access for residents.
The £204,000 scheme will construct a 215m footway, widen 240m of road, and make adjustments to stree
20/11/2025
Macleod Roofing, one of the Highlands' most respected roofing contractors with over 30 years of experience, has reinforced its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community through the formal signing of the Armed Forces Covenant.
The Covenant was officially signed at Macleod Roofing's headqua
20/11/2025
A substantial property in Glasgow's Possilpark area, formerly used as a police station, has been brought to the market by Police Scotland as a prime development opportunity. Joint selling agents, Shepherd Chartered Surveyors and BNP Paribas Real Estate, are seeking offers in excess of one hundred an
20/11/2025
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has granted Planning Permission in Principle for the development of SSEN's Electricity Transmission Hub at Arnish, Isle of Lewis.
The Comhairle approved the recommendation put forward by the Planning Application Board, subject to the conditions set out by the council. The
20/11/2025
Construction and engineering firm Murphy is rapidly expanding its operational base in the Highlands to prepare for the delivery of major electricity infrastructure projects for SSEN Transmission.
These projects are proceeding under Ofgem’s Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) Frame
20/11/2025
Construction has started at French Street in Dalmarnock on a landmark 173-home regeneration, aiming to increase housing supply in Glasgow's East End amid the city's housing emergency.
The mixed-tenure scheme is being delivered by Thenue Housing and CCG (Scotland) in partnership with Clyde Gateway.
20/11/2025
Work to transform the former Motherwell Town Hall into 20 modern, affordable flats is gathering pace, promising to breathe new life into the historic landmark.
Council Leader Jim Logue and Depute Leader Louise Roarty recently visited the site with James Stevenson, Housing Development Manager (NLC),
19/11/2025
The Scottish National Investment Bank (the Bank) has announced a significant investment of £50 million into Octopus Capital's Affordable Housing Fund.
This capital forms half of a new £100 million fundraising round for the Fund, aligning with the Bank's mission to invest in places that transform c
19/11/2025
Eight major electricity transmission projects in Scotland are set to progress following the announcement of early construction funding approval by energy regulator Ofgem.
This early financial commitment will enable essential civil engineering and infrastructure works to commence without delay.
The
19/11/2025
A new report on Glasgow's £123 million Avenues programme confirms the remarkable transformational impact the major construction and regeneration projects are already having on the city centre. With four Avenues now fully completed and a further seven actively under construction, the latest annual up
19/11/2025
Three major housing organisations in Scotland have requested an urgent meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, Shona Robison, ahead of the upcoming Scottish Budget, warning that a failure to commit substantial construction funding will see homelessness continue to rise.
19/11/2025
DM Hall, one of Scotland's largest independent firms of Chartered Surveyors, has launched a new in-house drone surveying service across its nationwide Building Surveying teams. This initiative is part of the firm's commitment to advancing technological capabilities within the construction and proper
19/11/2025
North Lanarkshire Council's new supply housing programme is delivering significant investment directly into the local economy, alongside a wide range of benefits designed to support local people and increase access to contract opportunities for local businesses.
The ambitious programme aims to del
19/11/2025
The Scottish Government has confirmed it will not introduce a Heat in Buildings Bill during the current session of the Scottish Parliament.
Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan attributed the decision to repeated delays in the UK Government's Warm Homes Plan and a critical lack of clarity regarding the
19/11/2025
SSE has submitted a Section 36C variation application to the Scottish Government, proposing significant planning changes to its consented Achany Extension Wind Farm in the Northern Highlands.
The proposed development, situated approximately 4.5km north of Rosehall and 11km northwest of Lairg in Su
19/11/2025
Glasgow City Council's development frameworks for Drumchapel and Easterhouse are progressing, with an update on the long-term spatial visions given to a council committee.
These two frameworks are part of nine city-wide plans that identify areas for significant change and opportunity, providing es
19/11/2025
Aberdeen City Council has announced a free 'Get into Construction' event, to allow job seekers, students, and career changers to explore opportunities within the region's construction sector.
Hosted by ABZWorks—Aberdeen City Council's Employability and Skills service— the event will take place on
18/11/2025
ASBP and BE-ST have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the uptake of sustainable building products across the UK’s built environment and construction sectors.
The collaboration will harness the strengths of both organisations to drive long-term activity and open up new opportunities in k
18/11/2025
Asset manager Octopus Capital has announced a successful fundraise of an additional £100 million for its Affordable Housing Strategy.
This latest round of investment includes £50 million secured from the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB), which is aligned with the Bank's mission to invest i
18/11/2025
Network Rail has completed a £15 million programme of improvements on the West Highland Line, covering the stretch between Crianlarich and Fort William.
The investment is designed to bolster the line's long-term resilience and reliability, safeguarding a key connection for people and businesses acr
18/11/2025
SELECT has presented its most prestigious honour, the Lifetime Achievement Award, to its southern counterpart, the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA), recognising the organisation's outstanding service to the electrotechnical sector.
The accolade was announced during last week's 125th Annive
18/11/2025
The City of Edinburgh Council has won the David Kennedy Excellent People Award at this year's COSLA Awards.
The special accolade celebrates the exceptional people at the core of local government excellence. As a finalist in one of COSLA's five overall categories, the Council was chosen for its outs
18/11/2025
Work to restore Rothesay Pavilion is moving forward, with tangible gains already being felt locally through Argyll and Bute Council's Community Benefit Scheme and the efforts of Robertson Construction Central West.
The council collaborates with contractors to ensure major investments deliver more t
18/11/2025
Residents in Peterhead and Longside are invited to public information sessions on Eastern Green Link 5 (EGL5), a major subsea electricity transmission project linking north-east Scotland with Lincolnshire.
SSEN Transmission will host the drop-in events on Thursday 27 November. They run from 10:00am
18/11/2025
A significant step toward delivering the new Winchburgh Railway Station in West Lothian has been achieved with the submission of a formal funding request to the Scottish Government.
The request follows the granting of planning permission for the station in October.
The funding bid is a collaborat
18/11/2025
Plumbers and heating engineers in Scotland and across the UK have been urged to lock down their kit, with warnings that leaving tools unsecured in a van overnight is akin to leaving a valve open—costly problems can follow.
A break-in can strip out essential equipment and wipe out days or weeks of
18/11/2025
A building fabric and systems upgrade at Prestwick Leisure Centre has delivered substantial energy savings within weeks of reopening, with South Ayrshire Council reporting a 60% cut in electricity consumption and a 38% reduction in gas use compared with 2023.
The efficiencies are expected to save
17/11/2025
Scotland is positioned to become the UK's most cost-effective location for AI data infrastructure, thanks to new measures proposed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
The initiative is designed to tackle a critical issue in the Scottish energy system: massive volumes o
17/11/2025
Foundations for a rare, large-scale mooring line test rig are set to be installed at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult's Floating Wind Innovation Centre in Aberdeen, creating a key validation hub for floating offshore wind.
Developed in partnership with Apollo, the rig will deliver testi
17/11/2025
Aberdeenshire Council has approved its new Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP), setting the affordable housing priorities for the five-year period between 2026 and 2031.
The plan, endorsed by the council's Communities Committee, is designed to support the local housing strategy and address hi
17/11/2025
Construction has commenced on a major new affordable housing development in Whitehill, Hamilton, delivered by The JR Group on the former St. Paul's Church site on Back Muir Road.
The project, being developed on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council and supported by the Scottish Government's Affordab
17/11/2025
A new ten-year Regeneration Plan for the future of Coatbridge has been prepared and endorsed by the council, following extensive consultation with local residents, community groups, and businesses.
The plan is supported by an initial four-year Investment Plan and was produced by the Coatbridge Nei
17/11/2025
A significant regeneration project at the entrance to Ravenscraig Walled Garden in Kirkcaldy is now almost complete, successfully transforming land that had been derelict for over 15 years into a vibrant community asset.
The comprehensive works were primarily backed by over £1.24 million from the
17/11/2025
Scotland's three core enterprise agencies are partnering with the UK's national innovation agency to sign an ambitious collaboration framework, intending to dramatically improve support for businesses looking to innovate.
The Innovation Collaboration Framework for Scotland brings together Highland
17/11/2025
Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, the contractor responsible for the design and construction of the A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project, will hold several community engagement events this November and December.
The purpose of the events is to give local residents and businesses the chan
17/11/2025
Network Rail is investing more than £1m in the Stranraer line this month, delivering a package of upgrades aimed at cutting disruption and improving reliability for passengers.
From 28 November to 8 December, engineers will carry out major drainage enhancements along targeted sections of track, usi
17/11/2025
SP Energy Networks has launched a public consultation on plans to route a new overhead line to connect the proposed Callisterhall Wind Farm, near Winterhope Reservoir east of Lockerbie, to the Gretna substation in Dumfries & Galloway. A 15km 'preferred route’ has been identified for feedback.
The d
14/11/2025
Energy storage pioneer Highview has successfully raised £130 million in funding to commence work on a new, hybrid long-duration energy storage (LDES) solution at Hunterston in North Ayrshire.
The investment round saw a significant contribution of £45 million from the Scottish National Investment B
14/11/2025
Green energy company ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) and Peel Ports Group are set to invest over £10 million in the Port of East Anglia in Great Yarmouth to support the construction of ScottishPower's £4 billion East Anglia TWO windfarm.
The multi-million pound investment will fund a significant upg
14/11/2025
SSEN Distribution has issued revised plans for the next phase of its Shetland North Mainland network reinforcement project, with changes designed to accelerate the works, reduce environmental impact, and improve reliability for customers.
The multi-million-pound project, which began earlier this ye
14/11/2025
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has voiced strong concerns that the new Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill could severely undermine housing delivery in fragile rural and island markets unless critical exemptions are introduced.
The levy is intended to create a fund for remediating unsafe cladding,
14/11/2025
McTaggart Construction has completed and handed over a 41-unit affordable housing development at Fauldhead, near Kirkintilloch High School, to Hillhead Housing Association.
The project delivered much-needed social rented homes to tackle Scotland’s ongoing housing crisis, with properties now alloca
14/11/2025
The SkillBuild National Final, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), is only a few days away, with free tickets still available for the event at Arena MK, Milton Keynes, on 19–20 November.
This year's competition began with over 1,000 students participating in 16 Regional Qu
14/11/2025
The Scottish Land Commission has announced two significant senior appointments aimed at strengthening its capacity to deliver policy advice and practical guidance on land reform across Scotland.
Sarah Madden has joined the Commission as Head of Practice and Advice. In this role, she will lead the G
14/11/2025
Scottish Water has announced a £3.2 million project in Edinburgh aimed at preventing sewer-related debris, such as wet wipes, from entering the Water of Leith.
The project focuses on upgrading an existing unscreened storm overflow located under Gorgie Road at Saughton Park. The work will involve in
14/11/2025
The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee has approved a comprehensive report on the condition of its road bridge stock, inspection regime, and future investment plans under the Roads and Infrastructure Capital Programme.
The report highlights the Council's vast responsibility fo
14/11/2025
Sika's Roofing Division is proud to announce that it has won two prestigious awards at the NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2025, held on 24th October at The Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow.
Sika's collaborative projects at Robin House and J Smart Offices were recognised as winner
13/11/2025
Robertson Construction Central East continues its long-standing partnership with The University of Edinburgh by delivering a multi-million-pound refurbishment of the Queen's Medical Research Institute (QMRI), located within the Edinburgh BioQuarter.
The work, which commenced in August 2023, covere
13/11/2025
Tilbury Douglas has officially commenced work on the significant refurbishment and extension project at Mearns Castle High School in Newton Mearns, delivered on behalf of East Renfrewshire Council.
The project will involve the demolition of a 280sqm section of the original building to the north, m
13/11/2025
Moray has become the first area in Scotland to complete all Coastal Adaptation Plans (CAPs), marking a significant step forward in the region's efforts to manage the risks associated with climate change and coastal erosion.
This achievement is detailed in Moray Council's Flood Risk Management Mid-C
13/11/2025
Aberdeenshire-based Highland Heritage Woodworks (HHW) has received a crucial boost from Scottish Forestry, securing £33,000 in grant funding to support the expansion of its sustainable, high-quality Scottish timber production.
The funding, provided through the Harvesting & Processing Grant, contri
13/11/2025
Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA), one of Scotland's major independent engineering consultancy firms, is continuing its commitment to nurturing future talent by taking on a new intake of apprentices for the coming academic year.
This marks the sixth consecutive year the East Kilbride firm, which sp
13/11/2025
Scotland's first dedicated district heating education centre has been established at the Energy Training Academy (ETA) in Edinburgh.
A purpose-built conference and events facility, the Heat Network Suite is a dedicated area which will be used to help educate people on the benefits of district heat
13/11/2025
The Highland Council is taking a decisive step to address severe housing pressures and unlock economic growth by moving forward with plans to establish three to four Masterplan Consent Areas (MCAs) across the region.
At a meeting of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, members endorsed the us
13/11/2025
Places for People (PfP) Scotland has announced a landmark partnership with Orkney Islands Council (OIC) that will see the delivery of up to 500 new homes over the next decade.
This commitment makes PfP Scotland the first national housing association to build within the islands, tackling the severe
13/11/2025
The Inch Cape Offshore Wind Project took the opportunity at the Offshore Wind North East 2025 event in Sunderland to shine a spotlight on the significant role played by its supply chain from the North East region of the UK. With over 300 UK suppliers already engaged, the project emphasised that its
13/11/2025
East Dunbartonshire Council is moving forward with a major infrastructure project in Bishopbriggs after the Planning Board granted permission for the construction of the Westerhill Development Road (WDR), previously known as Phase 5 of the Bishopbriggs Relief Road.
The approved application covers 2
12/11/2025
SSE plc has announced a major five-year investment programme, titled "Transformation for Growth," committing £33 billion to rapidly transform the UK’s electricity infrastructure. This fully-funded plan represents a significant increase in the company’s capital investment, designed to deliver long-te
12/11/2025
The A9 Dualling Programme continues to gather pace as Transport Scotland confirms the shortlist of contractors for the fifth construction section, covering approximately 4 miles between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie.
This £205 million project (estimated at Q2 2025 prices) will upgrade the route to d
12/11/2025
The Scottish Government has published a new action plan to boost the future development of the offshore wind sector.
Designed to support the training and upskilling of the specialist engineers, technicians, and electricians, the new Offshore Wind Skills Priorities and Action Plan was developed thr
12/11/2025
The Highland Council is progressing the development of two new solar power projects on Tain Common Good land as part of its strategy to increase renewable energy generation and achieve its Net Zero goals.
The proposals for Tain North and Tain South were recently approved under the Council’s Our Fu
12/11/2025
SSEN Transmission is issuing a final call for applications to its £2 million regional community benefit fund ahead of the deadline at midday on Wednesday, 19 November.
The Perth-based company is urging eligible organisations in the north of Scotland to submit proposals for projects that can secure
12/11/2025
The ambitious project to permanently pedestrianise Union Street in Dundee is set to reach completion following confirmation of over £1 million in construction funding from the Scottish Government's Active Travel Infrastructure Fund.
The funding will enable the final phase of the work, which began
12/11/2025
Glasgow's ambition to reach net zero by 2030 is being reinforced by a revised Climate Plan that closely links carbon emission reduction with extensive community benefits.
The review of the original plan, which followed the city's 2019 climate emergency declaration, was prompted by various factors
12/11/2025
Transformative improvement works are now beginning on Lennoxtown Main Street in East Dunbartonshire, following a successful application by Council Officers that secured a £1.02 million award from Transport Scotland's Active Travel Infrastructure Fund.
The project, which is being delivered by main
12/11/2025
Aberdeenshire Council has set a pre-determination hearing for the proposed development of new electricity infrastructure near Stonehaven for Wednesday, 26 November
The application (APP/2024/1714) involves the construction and operation of a 400 kV air insulated substation and associated works at Fe
12/11/2025
DYW Glasgow (Developing the Young Workforce) has been recognised for its success in cultivating the next generation of industry talent, winning the Skills Impact Award at the Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) Accelerate to Net Zero Awards.
The award honours the Construction Aware
11/11/2025
One of the largest public sector-led regeneration projects in Scotland, the Granton Waterfront development in Edinburgh, is poised to take a significant step forward.
The business case for Phase 1 of the £1.3 billion coastal town project is due for approval by the Finance and Resources Committee o
11/11/2025
Network Rail has successfully completed a significant investment programme on the Kyle Line in the Highlands, delivering essential upgrades worth £4.5 million.
Over a three-week period, from 19 October to 10 November, engineers worked around the clock to enhance the line's infrastructure, which is
11/11/2025
Aberdeen City Council's Finance and Resources Committee has received an update on three major projects forming part of the city's £150 million City Centre and Beach Master Plan.
The commitment aims to create vibrant, accessible areas for residents, visitors, and businesses across the city centre a
11/11/2025
A new strategy to address empty private homes and bring them back into use has been launched by South Ayrshire Council.
The council has committed to tackling the issue of unused residential properties through its new Empty Homes Strategy 2025-2030.
Currently, there are over 800 private properties
11/11/2025
East Lothian Council has advanced its plans for the proposed Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme by formally asking Scottish Ministers to hold a Public Local Inquiry (PLI) into the proposals.
The request follows a special Council meeting on 30 September where the current outline design was confirm
11/11/2025
A transformative new programme, the Green Skills John Muir Way initiative, is currently underway in East Dunbartonshire, bringing together six green-fingered trainees in its first intake.
The collaborative project, led by The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) and funded by the National Lottery Heritag
11/11/2025
McTaggart Construction has announced it has achieved official accreditation as a Living Wage employer, a recognition the company is celebrating during Living Wage Week.
This accreditation confirms the firm's dedication to ensuring all members of its team earn a wage that reflects the actual cost o
11/11/2025
A major road infrastructure project is set to transform access to key industrial and port sites on the Isle of Lewis, supported by a significant £7.2 million public funding package. The Stornoway Port Authority is spearheading the initiative, which involves upgrading the entire 3.3-kilometre Arnish
11/11/2025
The CITB National Construction College (NCC) is supporting Scottish Careers Week 2025, an annual initiative designed to spotlight career pathways and support services across Scotland. Organised by Skills Development Scotland (SDS), the week runs from 10 to 14 November under the theme "Shape the Futu
11/11/2025
Twelve community initiatives in Clackmannanshire have been granted a total of £150,000 through the UK Shared Prosperity Communities and Place Capital Grant Fund.
The funding, administered by the Council on behalf of the UK Government for the third consecutive year, is aimed at supporting projects
10/11/2025
The JR Group, one of Scotland's leading scaffold and building firms, has announced a £6 million investment to create a new headquarters and warehouse complex on Helen Street, Govan.
The move has been described as "an emotional return" to the area where the business was first founded 30 years ago.
10/11/2025
The Scottish government has announced funding of £42 million to support the first phase of the Granton Waterfront regeneration in Edinburgh, Scotland's largest brownfield regeneration project.
The funding package is being provided to City of Edinburgh Council over a 20-year period and will help de
10/11/2025
Shawbrook has completed a multi-million-pound facility to support Carmichael Homes in delivering The Moorings, a 40-unit residential scheme in the commuter village of Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk.
The new development will transform a former brownfield industrial site on the banks of the Union Canal int
10/11/2025
Galileo Empower has been granted planning permission (subject to conditions) for the proposed Craighead Wind Farm in Kinross-shire, located north of Carnbo.
The decision was made following an appeal to the Scottish Government Reporter in June 2025, after non-determination by Perth and Kinross Coun
10/11/2025
New drone footage has captured the scale of the transformation underway at the site of Barrhead's new £18.3 million Balgray station.
The video – w
10/11/2025
SSEN Transmission has reaffirmed a major commitment to the energy workers of the future by pledging 600 ‘earn as you learn’ roles between now and 2030. The announcement, made at the SSE Training Centre in Perth, was welcomed by First Minister John Swinney as a vital step in supporting Scotland's gre
10/11/2025
ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) has completed the upgrade of Hagshaw Hill Wind Farm—the site that initiated Scotland's wind revolution when it began operating in 1995.
The project has undergone a "repowering" process, which is hailed as the fastest way to boost renewable capacity and meet Scotland'
10/11/2025
SSEN Transmission has officially launched a new learning partnership with Peterhead Academy designed to inspire the next generation of energy professionals in the North East of Scotland. The partnership is closely linked to the ongoing Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project—the UK’s biggest-ever electr
07/11/2025
A significant construction project has commenced on the West Highland Line as Network Rail begins a £15 million investment focused on improving the long-term reliability and resilience of the route.
The line plays a vital role for remote Highland communities and is a world-famous tourist link to d
07/11/2025
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced the completion of its largest single contract to date, providing comprehensive Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) services for the Burnet Point mixed-use residential development in Meadowbank, Edinburgh.
The contract, valued at £7.9 million, was part o
07/11/2025
ScottishPower has launched its inaugural EMPower Network Programme, a new scheme designed to retrain military veterans and help them secure long-term careers in the energy sector.
The initiative is crucial as ScottishPower recruits at a record rate to deliver "the biggest rewiring Britain has seen
07/11/2025
The Scottish Government has published its draft Climate Change Plan to 2040, outlining over 150 policies and proposals—including targets to decarbonise building heat by 2045 and phase out new fossil fuel cars by 2030—to meet carbon budgets while creating jobs and supporting growth.
The Scottish Gov
07/11/2025
A new, purpose-built care home, Glencorse Care Home, has been officially completed at Greenlaw Mains, Penicuik, marking a significant addition to local care provision in Midlothian.
The facility was delivered through a successful partnership between Morrison Community Care Group and CCG (Scotland)
07/11/2025
The Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project has opened a new dedicated visitor hub in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, signifying a major step in the construction of the UK's largest electricity transmission project.
The EGL2 is a joint venture between SSEN Transmission and National Grid and involves the ins
07/11/2025
Over 200 construction and built environment stakeholders gathered at Òran Mór in the West End of Glasgow for the Accelerate to Zero Awards, hosted by BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation).
The ceremony, which followed the two-day BE-ST Fest summit focused on zero carbon construction,
07/11/2025
BEAR Scotland, acting as the operating company for Transport Scotland, is set to carry out a major project to upgrade the street lighting columns on the A82 Achintore Road in Fort William, starting from Monday, 10 November. The works are expected to be completed by Friday, 13 March 2026.
The works
07/11/2025
Aberdeenshire Council has launched a new council-led initiative called Matchmaker to help address housing demand by bringing empty properties back into use across the region.
The scheme provides free support by connecting owners of vacant properties with potential buyers who have registered an int
07/11/2025
Alan Wilson, Managing Director of the electrical trade body SELECT (Scotland's largest construction trade association), has issued a stark warning that unqualified electricians in Scotland pose a "significant threat to public safety".
Speaking on the podcast Hard Hat Talks with architect Kenneth M
06/11/2025
A £1 million solar project has been completed at a Scottish Water Horizons facility in Cowdenbeath, linked to Levenmouth Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in Fife.
The scheme saw over 1,700 ground-mounted solar panels installed at the site, which safely receives and stores commercial liquid waste
06/11/2025
Glenlee, a historic hydroelectric power station in Scotland, is set to undergo a £15 million upgrade to ensure it continues generating renewable electricity for decades to come.
Built in the 1930s, the facility features two 12MW generating units powered by water from the Clatteringshaws Reservoir,
06/11/2025
Construction and major refurbishment work across seven Aberdeen schools is continuing, councillors have been told.
The £30.3 million Riverbank Primary School in Tillydrone, which was officially opened in October 2025, can accommodate 651 pupils and up to 60 children in early learning and nursery pr
06/11/2025
A £5.4 million, five-year regeneration initiative aimed at restoring historic buildings and supporting community heritage projects has been approved for the east end of Union Street and the Castlegate in Aberdeen.
The Silver City Heritage and Place Programme will provide funding for capital buildin
06/11/2025
Glasgow City Council has approved a five-year housing strategy aimed at delivering almost 6,400 new affordable homes across the city.
The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP), signed off today (6 November), identifies 165 sites for development and is designed to address homelessness, reduce rel
06/11/2025
Proposals to create a city-wide network of low-carbon heating systems in Inverness have advanced, with councillors receiving an updated progress report at the Highland Council's Climate Change Committee meeting.
A feasibility study completed in May identified four key areas with the highest potenti
05/11/2025
Engineering consultancy Will Rudd has played a key role in helping Taylor Wimpey East Scotland begin work on the Dolphingstone masterplan near Wallyford, East Lothian.
Appointed to provide roads and drainage engineering services, Will Rudd has supported the early delivery stages of the large-scale
05/11/2025
SSEN Transmission has announced two landmark housing agreements aimed at supporting the delivery of new homes across Scottish communities, marking the first step in its wider commitment to help enable 1,000 new homes across the north of Scotland.
The initiative forms part of the company's major in
05/11/2025
A major transformation is underway in Glasgow's West End, as construction begins on the Connecting Yorkhill and Kelvingrove initiative, a project aimed at making walking, wheeling, and cycling safer and more accessible.
The project, which officially broke ground in October, marks a significant step
05/11/2025
Community organisations in Peterhead and the surrounding areas have received more than £420,000 in the first round of awards from a new community benefit fund linked to the UK’s largest ever electricity transmission project.
The Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) Peterhead Local Fund, which will deliver o
05/11/2025
HFD Construction, the construction and delivery arm of HFD, has announced the appointment of Martin Smith as its new Managing Director, effective immediately.
Smith joins HFD Construction at what the company describes as a "transformational time", as it delivers HFD Group's pipeline of next-generat
05/11/2025
Orkney Islands Council has announced it will expand student accommodation in Orkney following a £346,200 funding award from the Scottish Government.
The grant, provided through the Islands Programme Fund, will support the purchase and renovation of existing properties, adding four new bed spaces f
04/11/2025
7N Architects has submitted a planning application to Edinburgh Council for a new Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme on Russell Road. Developed on behalf of client Ardent Group, the proposal features 182 rooms and is designed to transform a derelict brownfield site.
The site is locat
04/11/2025
Four community-led projects in the Western Isles (Outer Hebrides) have been successfully awarded more than €1.3 million in total funding from the Scottish Government’s Islands Programme. The funding, welcomed by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, is designed to support locally developed community projects a
04/11/2025
Campbeltown's Old Quay officially re-opened on Monday, 3 November 2025, following the completion of a major 18-month refurbishment by contractor Dawson Wam.
The project focused on replacing the deteriorated 'Wall A' section, an 18th-century structure vital for the local economy, fishing industry (
04/11/2025
A public consultation has begun today, Monday, 3 November 2025, seeking community views on proposed construction works to deliver active travel improvements on Musselburgh's Station Road. The proposals are a component of the wider Musselburgh Active Toun (MAT) project, which is aiming to create safe
04/11/2025
Henry Brothers, a prominent construction firm that is part of the Henry Group, has appointed Jody Wilkinson as its new Managing Director for Northern Ireland and Scotland.
The appointment is aligned with the company's strategic growth ambitions and is modelled on the successful structure of its En
04/11/2025
Four key community infrastructure applications in the Highlands have successfully secured a total of €706,039 from the Scottish Government's Islands Programme for 2025/2026. These funds will support major construction, design, and resilience projects across Skye, Canna, and Eigg.
The successful pro
04/11/2025
Preparatory construction works have officially begun on the fourth section of the A9 Dualling Programme, specifically the area between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig.
The construction contract for this 8.2-kilometre (five-mile) upgrade from single to dual carriageway was awarded to Wills Bros Civil E
04/11/2025
A major renovation project is underway at Phyllis Jane Court on Drummond Drive, Wishaw, to deliver a comprehensive refurbishment of the retirement housing complex.
The €1.5 million project is being delivered by Clark Contracts on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council and is expected to be completed
03/11/2025
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has submitted an Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSC) planning application to Renfrewshire Council for the final phase of new homes at the popular Dargavel Village masterplan in Bishopton.
The proposed development, located off Arrocher Drive, will mark the
03/11/2025
Pre-construction preparation for the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm has been completed after contractor N-Sea successfully finished a six-month campaign to clear the offshore array site and export cable corridor of unexploded ordnance (UXO).
The completion of this crucial safety phase means the site
03/11/2025
A public consultation is now open, inviting feedback on major proposed upgrades to a key section of National Cycle Network Route 7 (NCN7) and a substantial redesign of the Thornwood roundabout in Glasgow's West End.
The proposals aim to deliver high-quality, protected infrastructure that encourage
03/11/2025
SSEN Transmission has secured necessary planning consent from Scottish Ministers for the reconductoring of the overhead transmission line running between Tealing in Angus and Westfield in Fife. The project, which is a crucial part of Scotland's energy transition infrastructure, marks a significant s
03/11/2025
The Electric Heating Company (EHC) is targeting sustained growth after a significant tech investment.
The Glasgow-based firm, one of the UK's leading suppliers of electric heating and hot water products, has ploughed six figures into a new website and wider business software upgrade.
The major upg
03/11/2025
The first phase of a major masterplan development in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, has been completed with the construction and opening of a new access road. The road was delivered by The Highland Council’s in-house roads team at an approximate cost of £2 million, 600 thousand ($\text{\textsterling}2.6\te
03/11/2025
Three community-led projects on the Isle of Arran will share more than £800,000 in funding from the Scottish Government's Islands Programme.
The funding, which supports locally developed critical infrastructure, was announced today and will deliver significant construction and regeneration project
03/11/2025
Construction has commenced on a major affordable housing development on a prominent corner site on Blackness Road in the West End of Dundee. Clark Contracts is the building firm appointed to deliver the project, which has a total funding commitment of over £8 million, 500 thousand ($8.5m).
The sche
03/11/2025
North Lanarkshire Council and its partner Amey have launched a pioneering trial on Chapelknowe Road in Motherwell, making it the first road in the UK to test a new asphalt technology that incorporates recycled plastic to reduce the material's bitumen content.
The initiative is part of the Live Lab
03/11/2025
A programme of major energy efficiency construction works has begun on council and private properties in Montrose Street and Poets Place, Brechin.
The project is being delivered by Angus Council with funding secured through the Scottish Government’s Area Based Scheme (ABS), which supports local en
