Student helps Dundee firm better understand its carbon footprint
AN Abertay University student has helped a Dundee sustainable engineering company better understand the carbon impact of its operations through a real-world industry research...
Solar farm unveiled at Glasgow Airport as it targets net zero
WORK has been complete on the delivery of a 10MW solar PV plant at Glasgow Airport, led by Ikigai Group and Zestec Renewable Energy.
Zestec...
Glasgow railway lines set for essential work in £1.7 million project
ESSENTIAL work is set to be undertaken across Glasgow's Argyle railway line and Central low level over two weekends in a £1.7 million project.
Work...
Lockerbie roofing manufacturer aids TV show’s house transformation
A Lockerbie roofing manufacturer's award-winning concrete roof tile has been used to transform a family home on the BBC television show DIY SOS.
Russell...
Collaboration to bring new engineering exhibition at Glasgow Science Centre
A planned exhibition at Glasgow Science Centre designed to inspire the next generation of engineers has brought together a range of partners in the...
Procast Group wins major accolade at National Energy Efficiency Awards
PROCAST Group has won National Insulation & Fabric Installer of the Year category at the National Energy Efficiency Awards.
The Energy Efficiency Awards is a...
Hillhouse Group opens new £5m facility near Edinburgh
HILLHOUSE Group has officially opened its new £5 million asphalt production facility at Soutra Mains Quarry, near Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Asphalt began production in October, bringing...
Erskine shopping centre sold for £21 million
BRIDGEWATER Shopping Centre in Erskine has been sold by Broadlands for around £21 million to Greenridge Investment Management.
Commercial property consultancy Knight Frank acted for...
Latest figures reveal impact of CITB’s new entrant initiative
THE CITB has released updated figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST), revealing that it has supported more than 13,500 apprenticeship starts since...
Work begins on £7.5m Cowdenbeath industrial hub
CONSTRUCTION is underway on a new 51,500 sq ft industrial development on the Glenfield Industrial Estate in Cowdenbeath.
The CRT Property, of the Coalfields Regeneration...
Plans unveiled to transform public realm in Anderston area of Glasgow
PROPOSALS to transform the public realm around Anderston Railway Station in Glasgow have been unveiled by the city's council.
The plans would look to create...
West Lothian firm extends Livingston Football Club sponsorship
JOHN Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE) has extended its sponsorship of Livingston Football Club.
The West Lothian mechanical, electrical, and HVAC specialist has agreed to continue...
Henry Brothers secures £2.5m contract at HMNB Clyde
HENRY Brothers has been appointed to deliver three new projects on behalf of Babcock International Group at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde).
The...
New carbon planning service formally launched
ARCHITECTURE and urbanism practice abc has launched Balance, a new carbon planning service designed to help local authorities, planners, developers and housing providers understand...
Glasgow can flourish with construction sector’s help
THE new deputy leader of Glasgow City Council has told Project Scotland that the local authority intends on working more directly with the construction...
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The human factor in building safety: how early engagement mitigates project...
Joe Fay, MCIOB MIoR MAPM, pre-construction compliance & building safety director at Starfish Construction, explains how early resident engagement mitigates project risk and aligns...
