Aircraft engine manufacturer to revamp Prestwick site in £57m project
AN American aircraft engine manufacturer has unveiled £57 million plans to expand and modernise its site in Prestwick.
The GE Aerospace project will strengthen capacity...
New facility opens at Fife golf course following £1.25m council investment
Work has been completed on a new golf course maintenance depot at Glenrothes Golf Course.
Fife Council invested £1.25 million in the delivery of the...
Plans for new Highland school campus to be unveiled
PLANS for the build of a new Dingwall Primary School and St Clement's Special School are to be unveiled in full later this month.
Robertson...
Proposed £35m Heriot-Watt facility could add £53.4m a year to Scotland’s economy
THE build of a proposed £35 million brewing and distilling innovation hub at Heriot-Watt University could generate an additional £53.4 million for the Scottish economy...
Achievements of country’s construction professionals celebrated at CIOB Scotland Awards
THE achievements of Scotland's construction professionals have been celebrated at the annual Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Scotland Awards.
Held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in...
New green space delivered at Glasgow student accommodation development
OOBE has delivered new outdoor spaces at a student accommodation development on Glasgow's St Vincent Street.
At street level, raised planting areas introduce seasonal colour...
Inquiry to assess how Scotland’s right to roam system is currently performing
A new inquiry is to explore how well Scotland's right to roam system is currently performing 21 years on from its introduction.
The system grants...
Building safety and funding pressures explored at SPA AGM
SAFETY, funding pressures, and the challenge of maintaining Scotland’s ageing homes and buildings were the key talking points at the recent Scottish Procurement Alliance...
Floating ecosystem on River Clyde unveiled at Glasgow exhibition
RSE and strategic partner Biomatrix Water have unveiled a new pioneering floating ecosystem during the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition in Glasgow.
The River...
Sweden looks to learn from Scotland’s rural construction apprenticeship delivery
A delegation of senior representatives from the Swedish construction industry and education sector recently visited the Construction Industry Training Board's (CITB) National Construction College...
Holyrood seeks evidence on environmental impact of hyperscale data centre builds
TWO Holyrood committees are working together to gather evidence on the impacts of potential hyperscale data centre construction and operation in Scotland.
The climate action...
Morrison Construction to develop detailed design of new Midlothian school
MORRISON Construction has been appointed to complete the RIBA Stage 3 and 4 design for the replacement Beeslack Community High School in Midlothian.
The school...
SPOA and CECA team up to address issues facing Scottish construction sector
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and CECA Scotland have announced a strategic partnership which will see both organisations work together for the benefit...
Campion Homes’ golf day raises £12,000 for British Heart Foundation
CAMPION Homes' annual charity golf day has raised £12,000 for the British Heart Foundation.
Held at Lundin Golf Club and Lundin Ladies Golf Club, the...
Alistair Henderson Bursary launched to support future fire engineers
OFR Consultants and the University of Edinburgh have launched the Alistair Henderson Bursary to support the next generation of fire engineers.
The bursary will provide...
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Will the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent live up to its promise?
Architect Kirsty Maguire has been designing Passivhaus buildings in Scotland since 2009. Here, she shares her thoughts on the Scottish Government consultation on its...
