19/08/2026
⚡ PROJECT SPOTLIGHT | AUCHTERAW BESS FACILITY ⚡
We completed the masonry package for Capstone Construction at the Auchteraw Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility. In June 2024 who were working for RJ MacLeod.
Our scope began with establishing a secure and well-organised work area, fully segregated using Heras fencing. We then delivered the traditional masonry construction, comprising an inner leaf of blockwork and an engineering-brick outer leaf.
The package included:
• Inner-leaf blockwork
• Engineering-brick outer leaf
• Installation of Catnic lintels
• DPCs, cavity trays and associated masonry details
• Maintaining a safe, contained and organised working area throughout
Health and safety was central to every stage of this project. Despite some challenging Highland weather, the team maintained strong standards of workmanship, site organisation and safe working throughout the build.
The project was led by John, our Senior Bricklayer, alongside three of our apprentices. Under John’s guidance, the apprentices played a major part in delivering the building and produced a finished result they can all be proud of.
A great example of experienced leadership combined with the development of the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
Thank you to Capstone Construction for trusting Callander Construction Ltd with the masonry works on this important energy infrastructure project.
We’d also like to give a mention to Alan Mackay of RJ Macleod whose support, coordination and proactive approach was instrumental in keeping our job running smoothly. His help was greatly appreciated by our team and made a real difference to our overall delivery of the project.