Renfrewshire

Eco2Solar has agreed a new partnership with heat battery specialist Sunamp to install innovative renewable power solutions on homes within Taylor Wimpey’s Dargavel development in Bishopton.

Morrison Construction has been appointed by the University of Strathclyde to extend the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), a world-class centre of excellence for manufacturing and engineering research and development work, located in Renfrew.

Two prototype homes have been unveiled which aim to address changing customer needs by adapting to meet individual requirements. Taylor Wimpey said the homes at Dargavel Village development in Bishopton respond to customer feedback and will gather information that could change the way the company ho

A £40 million roads and footways investment which is set to benefit every community in Renfrewshire has been outlined by the local authority. The five-year programme forms part of the biggest ever sustained investment in the region’s roads network, with more than £8m set to be inve

Paisley construction firm City Gate Construction (CGC) went back to school this week to deliver two days of learning about joinery. The company’s carpenter Andy Watson praised pupils at the town’s Gleniffer High School for their enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Building contractor Qualis Ltd has moved its headquarters to the newly refurbished Gatehouse office building at Westway Park in Renfrew. The company, which currently employs 20 staff, has relocated from a smaller base in Barrhead.

A state-of-the-art tunnel boring machine called Tunnelling Tanya has reached a significant milestone and ‘broken through’ in Paisley ahead of the completion of Scottish Water’s major investment to improve water quality and the natural environment in two local rivers. The TBM broke

CALA Homes (West) is set to create hundreds of jobs in Renfrewshire as construction commences on a 195-home new build development in Erskine. Through the delivery of much-needed new homes, the housebuilder is also supporting local communities by creating over 130 jobs a month alongside around 80 ind

A £21 million construction contract has been approved to create the connections underpinning a major innovation district being developed in Renfrewshire. The Glasgow Airport Investment Area project will see new roads, bridges, cycleways and footpaths being built to connect into a site at the c

Persimmon Homes West Scotland is to invest £60 million to bring forward a development of almost 250 homes in Renfrewshire. The announcement comes after the housebuilder successfully finalised a 27-acre land deal with the owners of Erskine Bridge Hotel.

Residents are set to benefit from an £86.6 million housing investment in Renfrewshire over the next three years. Renfrewshire Council's Housing Capital Investment Plan 2019/20 to 2021/22 will focus on new build homes, regeneration and the maintenance of existing council homes.

Three more local authorities have approved investment in infrastructure projects as part of newly agreed budget plans. Falkirk Council is to invest £220 million over the next five years in various infrastructure projects.

The development of a major innovation district near Glasgow Airport has taken a significant step forward. The Full Business Case for the Glasgow Airport Investment Area Project was approved by the Leadership Board at Renfrewshire Council this week.

Work to transform Paisley Town Hall into one of the West of Scotland’s landmark entertainment venues has reached a significant milestone with the submission of a planning application and listed building consent. Holmes Miller has worked closely with Renfrewshire Council and Renfrewshire Leisur

Plans to build a state-of-the-art athletics facility in Renfrewshire have taken a step forward after councillors backed a community asset transfer to Kilbarchan Amateur Athletics Club (AAC). More than 4000sqm of land will be transferred to the local club to progress plans for a £1.3 million in