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Paul Curran Paul Curran details a week which was marked by his first time heading up the Scottish Property Federation policy board and also a significant announcement from the Scottish Government on planning fees.

The Isle of Eigg off Scotland’s west coast shows the way forward to a renewable future MSPs will today debate the future of energy in Scotland, with a focus on expanding the role of renewables in helping to cut carbon emissions in non-power sectors such as heat and transport.

The firm behind plans to build the world’s first commercial-scale, kite-driven power station near Stranraer is to receive part of a £5 million investment from global energy companies. The investment from E.ON, Schlumberger and Shell Technology Ventures (STV) will support Kite Power Systems’ (KP

RESIDENTIAL – FEWER THAN TEN UNITS Applicant: Bellway Homes, Mr Ted Russell, Bothwell House, Hamilton Business Park, Caird Street, Hamilton

The Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary The private finance schemes used to fund Scotland’s roads, schools and hospitals are to be investigated by Audit Scotland and the Accounts Commission to evaluate whether projects offer public value for money.

Vaughan Hart Employment in the Scottish construction industry fell by 1,000 to 173,000 during the third quarter of 2016, new official figures from the Office for National Statistics suggest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znXKk6X2AOQ The preferred route for a £113 million new road bridge across the river Tay has been unanimously approved by Perth and Kinross Council.

Tammy Adams Trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has said that the latest statistics on Scotland’s planning decision times further substantiates its claims that builders are finding it harder than ever to make a start on new sites and get much needed homes out of the ground.

Ogilvie Construction has been awarded the contract to build the new two-storey golf centre extension at Carnoustie Golf Links. The new building will provide a state-of-the-art golf practice and training facility along with a modern bar and restaurant with magnificent views over the golf course.

Work is now underway to build a new state-of-the-art energy-from-waste plant serving Edinburgh and Midlothian. Environment leaders from the City of Edinburgh and Midlothian Councils visited the site at Millerhill in Midlothian this week where construction of the Millerhill Resource and Energy Recove

Matthew Clayton Energy company Thrive Renewables has raised £7.7 million through a bond offer in just a month.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service opens Dyce headquarters after £1m investment The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has officially opened its new North headquarters in Dyce following an investment of £1 million.

A Perthshire village has received £638,900 in lottery funding to restore 11 World War 2 Nissen Huts. Comrie Development Trust was been awarded the Heritage Lottery Funding to convert ten of the huts into self-catering accommodation.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Aker Solutions

akp to revamp Hampden executive boxes Hampden Park Ltd. has appointed akp to refurbish the Executive Boxes and North Stand Lounges at Hampden Park into new skybox and skylounge corporate hospitality and conferencing facilities.