The original article source is – Project Scotland
GLASGOW-based multi-discipline business GMG Contractors has marked a number of recent milestones.
The company has been appointed by Glasgow City Council to deliver works under the Glasgow HEEPS:ABS External Wall Insulation Programme, supported by mechanical ventilation upgrades across selected properties in the city. The contract award follows the successful delivery of over 150 homes as part of last year’s programme, with the improvements designed to cut carbon emissions, lower household energy bills, and enhance comfort and living conditions for residents.
In a separate project, GMG recently welcomed representatives from the Scottish Government’s Heat & Energy Efficiency Team, along with South Lanarkshire Council’s investment team and project co-ordinators, to see the progress being made at a site in Meikle Earnock, Hamilton.
The area was identified as a fuel-poverty priority zone, requiring homes to be made warmer, more efficient, and more affordable to run. GMG’s programme of works has included the installation of new UPVC windows and FD30-rated entrance doors; cavity extract and refill; mechanical ventilation; external wall insulation; new communal doors and door entry systems; communal close decoration and electrical upgrades; a new insulated flat roof system; and decoration works and soft landscaping.
Working alongside South Lanarkshire Council, GMG explained how its on-site management team has coordinated every stage with residents in an effort to minimise disruption. The aim is to lower energy bills, improve comfort, and significantly reduce the carbon footprint for residents. With private homes supported through Scottish Government grants, GMG said the project is a strong example of a genuine, collaborative solution to fuel poverty.
Elsewhere in Scotland, GMG is partnering with Fife Housing Group to deliver a major energy efficiency and carbon reduction programme across 28 homes. Starting this month, works will include external wall insulation to BISF (British Iron and Steel Federation) steel houses, alongside solar PV, battery storage, loft insulation, and new energy-efficient windows and doors all aimed at improving performance, comfort, and sustainability.
BISF houses are steel-framed homes built post-war to tackle housing shortages. GMG said they are known for their robust structure and will now benefit from modern insulation and renewable upgrades. This project is designed to reduce household energy consumption, cut carbon emissions, and improve comfort and lower energy costs for residents.
Gary McGinn from GMG said, “We’re incredibly proud of the work our teams deliver, improving homes, cutting energy costs, and making a real difference to people’s everyday lives. As we move into 2026, we’re opening up on multiple fronts through both new and long-standing partnerships, and we’re excited to deliver further energy-efficient solutions that create lasting savings and better homes for communities across Scotland.”
The original article source is – Project Scotland
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