Entries open for ‘Best of the Best’ roofing competition
TALENT in the roofing industry is set to be showcased by Cupa Pizarras as entries open for its Best of the Best 2023 competition.
Roofing...
Longniddry Village build scoops Development of the Year award
CRUDEN Homes and social enterprise, Places for People, have scooped the Development of the Year award at the Herald Property Awards 2023.
The annual awards ceremony...
Plans launched for major mixed-use development at Glasgow’s Central Quay
AN application has been submitted for the build of a mixed-use development at a brownfield site at Glasgow's Central Quay.
Summix Capital is behind the...
Balfour Beatty launches refreshed UK diversity and inclusion strategy
BALFOUR Beatty has announced the launch of its refreshed UK diversity and inclusion strategy, called Value Everyone.
The contractor launched its first diversity and inclusion...
Scottish and Welsh ministers call for ‘urgent’ four nations climate summit
THE Scottish and Welsh Governments have written to the UK Government calling for an 'urgent' four nations climate summit, after expressing their 'disappointment' at...
Network Rail unveils plans for East Kilbride station enhancements
A public engagement event is to be held to highlight proposals for Hairmyres and East Kilbride train stations.
Under the Network Rail plans, Hairmyres Station...
Glasgow investment strategy approved by local authority
A new investment strategy for Glasgow has been approved by the city's local authority.
Running until 2030, the strategy aligns with the Glasgow economic strategy...
Livingston event to address ‘confusion’ over RAAC issues in public buildings
WORRIED owners and managers of public buildings in Scotland are being offered specialist support to navigate the RAAC concrete crisis.
Those with responsibility for buildings...
Housebuilder’s donation gives Dunblane community hub a sporting chance
DANDARA East Scotland has donated £1,000 to support a local community hub in Dunblane.
The money will be used to buy new sports equipment for...
MSP celebrates award-winning Midlothian site manager
COLIN Beattie MSP was welcomed by Barratt Developments to Pentland View in Midlothian recently in celebration of its site manager’s Pride in the Job...
Gilson Gray expands into the Borders with Galashiels appointment
LEGAL firm Gilson Gray has expanded into the Scottish Borders after appointing Sharon Aris to a new hub office in Galashiels.
Sharon brings over...
Two 19th century Montrose buildings set for ‘bold’ restoration project
TWO 19th century listed-buildings are to be restored as part of a 'bold' project by Montrose Port Authority (MPA).
The B-listed Customs House and Granary...
Scottish Government ‘will not meet infrastructure goals’
THE Scottish Government won't have enough money to deliver all of its planned £26 billion infrastructure investment, a new report by Audit Scotland has...
Livingston contractor secures place on NHS Scotland minor works framework
LIVINGSTON-based contractor Maxi Construction has landed a place on The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) minor works framework.
Appointed to the Low (£50k-£500k)...
Highland Council seeks contractor for Dava Bridge repair project
THE Highland Council is speaking to interested contractors ahead of a repair project to the Dava Bridge.
The crossing on the A939 was struck by...
Comment
RAAC and ruin: the crumbly concrete crisis
By Michael Collins, senior associate, BTO Solicitors
Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, or 'RAAC', has been hitting the headlines over the last few weeks. However, RAAC...
