The contractor has begun its restoration of the derelict historic manor house in Clackmannanshire in earnest. The 13-month council contract is valued at £1 million.

In partnership with Clackmannanshire Council, the contractor has completed the phases to make the Greenfield Park building wind and watertight. 

This included remedial work to the glazing, roof and gutters. Removing damp and dry rot, joinery, plaster repairs, slating and brickwork were also amongst the completed work.

The council is yet to decide the final use of the building, which has been empty for eight years.

Derek Innes, owner and managing director of Procast Group, said: “Our hope is to be part of the journey to restoring this stunning manor house to past glories and, by completing phase one, we believe we have taken a huge stride forward to achieving that.”

“Hopefully, we are able to continue with the works as a use is determined, to allow this cultural landmark back up to scratch and maintain its prominence in the town for another century.”

Building a resilient retrofit market

Meanwhile, Procast presented at the Liverpool City Region Retrofit Summit & Expo on 3 June, exploring how to build a resilient local market that supports long-term retrofit delivery and regional growth.

The session, led by Jessica Scott, retrofit manager, Kerry Mackie, business growth director and Kirstie Adams, support services director, focused on the importance of investing in skills and supporting local employment within the communities’ retrofit programmes serve.

They also discussed how stronger local supply chains and collaboration with regional partners can improve consistency across retrofit programmes, particularly in a sector so often affected by stop-start funding cycles.

Jessica Scott, retrofit manager at Procast Group, said: “There is growing recognition across the industry that retrofit delivery cannot rely on short-term thinking. Creating a resilient local market means investing in people, supply chains and partnerships that can support delivery consistently over time.

“It was a pleasure to attend the Liverpool City Region Retrofit Summit & Expo, and it served as an important opportunity to discuss the practical steps the sector can take to strengthen regional collaboration and create lasting benefits for communities.”

Drawing on live projects including a £5.2 million retrofit framework across Westmorland & Furness, the team shared practical insights into how embedding local supply chains, training and apprenticeships into delivery can help tackle the challenges of stop-start funding cycles.

Kerry Mackie, business growth director at Procast Group, added: “The Liverpool City Region Retrofit Summit & Expo brought together organisations committed to driving meaningful progress across retrofit and housing and we are proud to have been a part of it.

“Strong local networks are critical to delivering retrofit at scale. By working closely with regional partners and developing skills within the communities we serve, we can help create a more sustainable and stable future for the sector.”