en.Wedoany.com Reported - UK builder Kier Construction North & Scotland has secured a £23 million residential refurbishment contract with the City of Edinburgh Council to modernize high-rise homes in Craigmillar and Peffermill. The works will involve modernization, extending lift shafts to allow access to all floors, improving building accessibility. A new external insulation system will help with heat retention and energy efficiency. The building appearance will be enhanced through new external render. All apartments will be fitted with new windows. The entire project will also advance fire safety measures, including installing firefighting lifts for access, advanced early warning smoke and fire detection systems, and sprinklers in all apartments.

Philip McDowell, Regional Director of Kier Construction North & Scotland, said securing this project with the City of Edinburgh Council clearly demonstrates trust in their ability to deliver high-quality residential refurbishments at scale. The project builds on their proven track record of delivering complex refurbishment schemes in occupied environments, including successful work at Prospecthill Court. McDowell added that there they demonstrated their ability to enhance homes while maintaining a strong focus on resident engagement, safety, and quality. They will bring the same expertise and collaborative approach to Craigmillar and Peffermill, ensuring lasting value for residents, the council, and the wider community.

Councillor Tim Pogson, Convener for Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work, said the project will significantly upgrade these properties, providing residents with warmer, healthier, and more affordable homes while future-proofing the buildings. The £23 million investment will help improve insulation, ventilation, fire safety, and communal spaces, as part of their broader goal to enhance the quality, safety, and sustainability of high-rise housing.