Jones Bros apprentices gain experience on major Scottish projects
TWO teenagers have gained vital experience on multi-million-pound Scottish wind farm projects thanks to a Jones Bros Civil Engineering initiative.
As part of the firm's...
Process to remove collapsed sections of Spey Viaduct progresses
MORAY Council has submitted an application for listed building consent ahead of the removal of two failed sections of the collapsed Spey Viaduct.
Built between...
Glasgow firm eyes purchase of Orbex assets following administration announcement
GLASGOW-based Skyrora has said it is 'ready to protect UK space capabilities' after expressing an interest in acquiring the assets of Orbex.
The news comes...
Plans approved for new £60m University of St Andrews building
PLANS have been approved for the University of St Andrews' £60 million build of its Digital Nexus building.
The purpose-built facility will be the heart...
Hollis hails new associate appointment as a ‘real coup’
REAL estate consultants Hollis has announced the appointment of chartered quantity surveyor, Danny McKinney, as an associate in its growing cost management team in...
Clark Contracts announces finance director appointment
CLARK Contracts has announced the appointment of Mark McPeake as finance director.
In his new role, Mark will be responsible for leading the company’s financial...
Cruden delivers bricklaying sessions at Borders high schools
CRUDEN has delivered a hands-on Built Environment Roadshow for pupils at Kelso and Peebles high schools.
The initiative came in partnership with Developing the Young...
Work begins on Troon Leisure Centre extension
WORK is underway on a South Ayrshire Council project to deliver an upgrade and extension to Troon Leisure Centre.
The project, which is due for...
Scottish Water announces partner for new common data environment platform
SCOTTISH Water has announced NTI Group as its implementation partner for a new common data environment (CDE) platform.
The initiative will support Scottish Water's transition...
Lighthouse Charity and Ripple Suicide Prevention launch partnership
THE Lighthouse Charity and Ripple Suicide Prevention are launching a new partnership via a live webinar to drive positive change across the construction sector.
The partnership...
Great British Energy announced as new tenant at Aberdeen’s Marischal Square
GREAT British Energy (GBE) is to be headquartered in Aberdeen at Marischal Square, the city's council has announced.
The publicly-owned energy company, launched by the...
Research reveals rise in demand and supply in Scottish housing market
THE latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey has revealed a busy start to the year for the Scottish housing market.
Surveyors...
Orbex to appoint administrators
MORAY-headquartered rocket manufacturer Orbex is in the process of appointing administrators.
The news comes after fundraising, merger, and acquisition opportunities all concluded unsuccessfully, the firm...
Savills completes acquisition of Highland property business
SAVILLS has announced an expansion of its presence in the Highlands following the acquisition of Rennie Property Consultants.
The firm has welcomed Sandy Rennie into...
Procast Group begins East Ayrshire retrofit project
PROCAST Group has started retrofit work on Meagher Court in Cumnock on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.
The work will see three entire blocks of...
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Planning today to meet offshore wind ambitions of tomorrow
Fraser Milne, engineering and projects director at Balmoral Comtec, discusses offshore wind and the value of a resilient Scottish supply chain
SCOTLAND’S offshore wind ambitions...
