Planned large data centres in Scotland set for more stringent environmental requirements
PLANNING applications for large data centres are set to face more stringent environmental requirements, the Scottish Government has announced.
A newly published planning direction requires...
Livingston firm to participate in Q&A for aspiring electricians
ASPIRING electricians will have the chance to learn what it takes to be successful in the industry at an upcoming event at West Lothian...
Regional housing model helps accelerate delivery of affordable homes
TWO affordable housing developments owned by The City of Edinburgh and East Lothian Councils are demonstrating how a collaborative approach, modern methods of construction...
DataVita invites Scottish Greens and APRS to Chapelhall data centre build site
DATAVITA has invited the Scottish Greens and Action to Protect Rural Scotland (ARPS) to visit its campus at Chapelhall.
The invitations - addressed to Ross...
Preparatory works underway on £88.6 million Moray school build
A turf cutting ceremony has been led by pupils on the £88.6 million build of the new Forres Academy.
The school is being supported by...
Construction firms invited to tender for £1.94 billion A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement
TRANSPORT Scotland has formally invited tenders for its £1.94 billion A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement, which will be used to procure the remaining sections...
New research highlights benefits of reclaimed bricks on construction projects
NEW analysis produced with sustainability consultancy Tunley Environmental has highlighted the low-carbon advantage of choosing reclaimed clay bricks for construction projects.
The work compares the...
Meet The Contractor to become annual event following debut success
ORGANISERS have committed to making Meet The Contractor an annual event following the success of the inaugural gathering at the Dakota Eurocentral.
Around 130 people...
Housebuilder celebrates ‘excellent’ year as net bank debt eliminated
SPRINGFIELD Properties has hailed an 'excellent' year for the business, despite reporting a 13.2% drop in revenue to £243.7 million for the year ended...
Planned building materials manufacturing facility to create 100 jobs in Borders
CAMBRIDGE-headquartered Hemspan is to establish a new manufacturing facility in the Scottish Borders in a move tipped to create up to 100 jobs.
South of...
Peel Ports Group appoints new port director in Scotland
PEEL Ports Group has appointed Jamie Strain as its new port director in Scotland, succeeding Jim McSporran who is retiring from the role later...
Innovative drainage solution boosts Scottish Water solar project
CIVIL and structural engineering consultancy Will Rudd has supported the delivery of a solar car port installation at Scottish Water's headquarters in Stepps, Glasgow.
The...
Multi-million-pound Edinburgh office refurbishment project takes shape
THE first phase of a £5.5 million refurbishment programme at an Edinburgh city centre office buildings is nearing completion.
Nearly 20,000 sq. ft. of office...
Dalkeith-based marketing agency launches for trades sector
ENTREPRENEUR Mark Glasgow, founder of the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) and Energy Training Academy, has completed the acquisition of Edinburgh video production company Just...
Spark by Hilton brand poised for Scotland debut with new Dunfermline hotel
HILTON has announced plans to bring its Spark brand to Scotland for the first time, with a new 53-room hotel in Dunfermline.
Signed in partnership...
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CIS joint liability: what the new legislation means for principal contractors
Daniel Lusted, co-founder of Tax Radar, explains what principal contractors can do to protect themselves in the wake of new regulations which make them...
