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DITT were delighted to sponsor the 2023 Shetland Football Association Reserve League Championship

Pictured are Liam Spence of DITT presenting the overall trophy to David Wiseman, captain of Whitedale team.

4 x Serviced House Sites for Sale - Gulberwick

All 4 sites have Planning Permission and we are looking for offers over £50,000 for each serviced site. The Planning Permission is for the property design shown but you should be able to vary this permission if you so require.

DITT sponsor Shetland Junior Inter County swimming team

The victorious Shetland Junior Inter County swimming team pictured in their DITT sponsored hoodies.

DITT awarded housing contract by Shetland Islands Council.

DITT are to demolish and rebuild eight houses at Sandveien in Lerwick.

Norwegian-style playhouse

Hame fae Hame nursery from Scalloway except delivery of their new Norwegian-style playhouse from DITT

DITT take delivery of 2 Electric Vauxhall Combo vans.

DITT continue to look at ways to reduce there carbon emissions and recently took delivery of 2 Electric Vauxhall Combo vans, supplied by Station Garage.

DITT present Baltasound Junior High School pupils with re-usable water bottles.

DITT sponsor league football

Congratulations to Celtic

Keys are handed over to Hjaltland Housing Association for the Heathery Park, Gulberwick housing scheme.

This was a design and build project by D.I.T.T. for 12 new homes for Hjaltland Housing Association

The Value of Work Placements

DITT were delighted to offer a Work placement opportunity to Alex, through DYW as it recognises the importance that work placements can offer young people looking to explore their career interests and develop their skills.

SaxaVord team welcomes community to view ground preparations at Spaceport

Seven pupils from Baltasound Junior High School visited the UK’s Pathfinder Spaceport, SaxaVord at Lamba Ness in Unst yesterday (Wed 18th May). The Spaceport held a ground preparation celebration on the site of future rocket launches. The event was also attended by Alastair Cooper, the former Shetland Islands Council member, and the local Uyeasound Viking Up Helly Aa squad.

External decoration at Sumburgh Lighthouse progresses well.

DITT have been busy painting at the Sumburgh Lighthouse.

New apprentices for DITT

All at DITT would like to wish our new apprentices every success for the future.

Progress continues on the new housing development for Hjaltland Housing Association

The new housing development at Heathery Park, Gulberwick for Hjaltland Housing Association continues to make good progress.

DITT recently handed over keys for 27 one bedroom flats to their client Hjaltland Housing Association Limited. (HHA)

DITT would like to thank the nearby residents for their patience and understanding during the construction period.

Federation of Master Builders

Federation of Masters Builders endorse DITT high standards

Works commence on Hjaltlands new housing scheme at Heathery Park, Gulberwick

DITT have commenced works at Heathery Park, Gulberwick for Hjaltland Housing Association, a design and build project of 12 new homes adjacent to its existing scheme at North Heathery Park.

DITT now an Approved Sika Sarnafil Roof Assured Contractor

DITT are delighted to announce that they have recently been approved by Sika Sarnafil to quote and install their roofing products.

King Harald Street new flats well underway

King Harald Street is changing as the new flats for Hjaltland Housing Association progress.

DITT scoops top industry award for high quality learning centre

DITT Construction Ltd has scooped a prestigious Master Builder Award, taking the prize for best Local Authority / Public Sector project in the Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB) Scotland awards in 2019.

Keys handed over by DITT for Eric Gray @ Seafield

DITT were delighted to hand over the keys of the newly constructed £6M Eric Gray @ Seafield building to service users Rose and Matthew. The premises shall open soon to provide services for adults with Autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities & complex needs.

3 properties at Wormadale have all been sold

D.I.T.T. are pleased to announce that these newly constructed properties have now all been sold

Installation of public use defibrillator at DITT premises, Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick

DITT Construction Ltd is delighted to advise that a defibrillator has been installed outside their premises at Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick. The equipment has been supplied by the charity Lucky2bhere, which was set up by Skye man Ross Cowie in 2007. He survived a cardiac arrest at his local shinty club thanks to the fact that an ambulance with a defibrillator on board was passing by at the time. DITT has made a donation to the charity, providing matched funding to go along with money that was raised from recycling scrap and waste materials. Thanks are also particularly due to Erik Johnson from Nortech Marine for his generosity.

New timber racking system

New timber racking system in place saving valuable time for the customer.

Wormadale Houses soon to complete.

Looking to relocate, downsize or simply wish to own a new energy efficient home.

Aerial Footage of Hillgrind and Burnbank, Lerwick

This aerial footage of the recently handed over Hjaltland Housing Association houses, shows the scheme of 11 units comprising of three semi-detached , one detached and a block of four flats. Completed within budget and on time. Aerial footage taken by Nick McCaffrey and photo taken on hand over day.

DITT awarded new contract by Hjaltland Housing Association

DITT are delighted to have been awarded the new contract to build 27 One Bedroom Flats in Lerwick

Further aerial footage of the New Eric Gray Resource Centre

New aerial footage taken by Nick McCaffrey just after the festive break shows the building is taking shape nicely.

Exciting aerial footage of the New Eric Gray Resource Centre

Snowy scenes taken by Nick McCaffrey of the New Eric Gray Resource Centre.

Works continue to progress at Wormadale

Wormadale houses progressing well with the second house now under construction

Planning premission granted for Gulberwick

We are delighted to announce that the Planning permission for the Gulberwick site has now been granted. It is anticipated to commence work on this project in 2018

Snowy scenes at the New Eric Gray Resource Centre

Regardless of the wintry conditions works are progressing well at the New Eric Gray Resource Centre.

New central reception and gym at Clickimin Leisure Complex

DITT is delighted to have begun work on the new reception and fitness suite at the Clickimin Leisure Complex

Hillgrind & Burnbank Housing Development continues to progress well.

DITT started construction of these 11 houses for Hjaltland Housing Association in January 2017 and completion is planned early spring 2018.

DITT awarded alterations contract for Clickimin

DITT are delighted to have been awarded the contract to construct the new Entrance and Gymnasium at Clickimin Leisure Complex. This continues a long and successful working relationship with Shetland Recreational Trust, previous major projects undertaken include; Clickimin Swimming Pool and Bowls Hall, Scalloway Swimming Pool, Sandwick Swimming Pool and Clickimin Squash Courts. Works on the new Entrance and Gymnasium are due to commence Oct 2017, which with the additional traffic from Anderson High School shall mean DITT have some challenging times ahead. We hope that the general public shall be tolerant of the situation.

Wormadale Houses

Works have now commenced on the construction of 3 two bedroom houses which will be available for sale in 2018

Works progressing well at the New Eric Gray Resource Centre

Works at the New Eric Gray Resource Centre continue to progress, with the external cladding being fitted, internal walls taking shape and electrical and mechanical works well under way.

Vassa Blue & Green Holm now sold

DITT are pleased to announce that both houses at Nesting have been sold and we are looking forward to being granted permission to enable us to begin construction of the long overdue Gulberwick houses.

New interior footage of our new house at Nesting, Vassa Blue

Enjoy the interior video footage of Vassa Blue one of our new homes for offer at Friester, Nesting.

Closing date for new houses in Nesting

Viewings can be arranged by contacting Peter Tait at DITT

Exciting footage of our newly constructed properties

Take a look at the aerial footage of our newly completed 2 bedroom detached properties both with en-suite facilities at Freister, Nesting.

Show home open for viewings

This coming Saturday 1st July - 10am to 5pm and Sunday 2nd July - 2pm to 5pm.

DITT apprentice gains qualification

Connor Regan receives his qualification in Surveying Modern Apprenticeship

DITT Awarded contract by Hjaltland Housing Association

The properties are a mix of sizes from 1 to 4 bedroom with two specially adapted for additional support.

Development for South Nesting progressing well

2 x Two Timber clad Bedroom Detached Houses.

Eric Gray Resource Centre timber frame under construction

Timber framed kit being erected on site

Work continues on the New Eric Gray Resource Centre

Programme of works continue to progress at the New Eric Gray Resource Centre.

Work progressing well at New Eric Gray Resource Centre

On going works at the New Eric Gray Resource Centre

New Eric Gray Resource Centre

On going works at the New Eric Gray Resource Centre

Earth works underway at the New Eric Gray Resource Centre

Earth works have commenced on site at the new Eric Gray Resource Centre

DITT commence work on the new Eric Gray Resource Centre.

DITT are pleased to have started work on the new Eric Gray Resource Centre.

DITT receive Gold Safety Award

DITT are delighted to have received a Gold Safety Award from BP

DITT awarded contract to build New Eric Gray Resource Centre

DITT were successful in tendering and securing the contract for the New Eric Gray Resource Centre

HELP TO BUY

DITT approved home builder

Heathery Park Development

Public Consultation

DITT Sponsor Mind Your Head Fun Run and Walk

DITT are pleased to confirm Sponsorship of the 2016 Mind Your Head Fun Run and Walk, in Cunningsburgh on the 21st August

DITT achieve BS OHSAS 18001

DITT have received accreditation in BS OHSAS 18001

Heathery Park, Phase 4 Development

Public Consultation Event

New Housing

Future Housing Developments

Neil Fraser joins the team

Special Shetland Promotion from Decra Roofing

Looking to replace your Decra Roof.

Burnbank and Hill Grind

Keys of 26 houses/flats were handed over to Hjaltland Housing Association Ltd.

Scalloway Health Centre

The conversion of the old Scalloway School to the Scalloway Health Centre was completed in July 2015

Scalloway School

The first phase of the Scalloway School refurbishment was completed just before Christmas, allowing the children to begin 2015 in their new classrooms.

DITT Scoops Master Builders Award 2013

We were delighted to scoop a prestigious Federation of Master Builders Builder of the Year Award, taking the Scotland Commercial prize.

Shetland Environmental Award

We were delighted to be an award winner at the Shetland Environmental Awards.

Nominated as Scotland's representative at the the Federation of Master Builders 2011 Awards

We have been nominated as Scotland's representative at the the Federation of Master Builders 2011 awards ceremony in London.

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification

We have recently been awarded an ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification by the independent accreditation agency SGS UK Ltd.

Trondra Yoal Rowing Club Sponsorship

We were pleased to have been selected as kit sponsor of the Trondra Yoal Rowing Club, and were delighted to see the Under 16 girls achieve success in their first full season of competition.

Donation to The ARCHIE Foundation

Sullom Voe Terminal acknowledged 250,000 manhours that the Project Aurora construction workforce have achieved without a recordable injury by donating £6,000 (£2000 BP Sullom Voe, £2,000 Wood Group Engineering, £1,000 CAPE and £1,000 DITT) to The ARCHIE Foundation.

Contract to Build the new Baptist Church

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the contract to build the new Baptist Church. On the evening of 28th April a dedication ceremony took place on the site at Quoys, Lerwick.

Keys to 16 new flats handed over to Hjaltland Housing Association

The project consisted of a mixture of 1 and 2 bedroom properties, completed to a high standard at Grantfield, Lerwick.

ISO 9001:2008 Certification

DITT Construction Ltd have successfully achieved certification under ISO 9001:2008 confirming the company's progress in achieving standards of quality that are recognised and respected throughout the industry.