Hamilton firm triumphs at national energy efficiency awards

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A Hamilton company which is currently building a new development in the town has been honoured for a second successive year at a major industry event.Procast was named project management company of the year at the national energy efficiency awards, becoming this year’s only Scottish winner for its work in retrofitting “hard-to-treat properties”.The firm is currently working with West of Scotland housing association to build a development of 12 flats at the former Low Waters bowling green, beside its Alness Street headquarters.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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