New BT facility to study animal-inspired excavation techniques
BT has said it aims to put the UK at the forefront of a 'new era' of robotic development for telecoms and civil engineering.
It...
Historic Glasgow office building sold to Middle Eastern investor in multi-million-pound deal
GLASGOW'S West Regent Street home to architecture practice Keppie Design has been sold to a Middle Eastern investment group.
International Investment Gate (IIG) has acquired...
Research highlights SME frustration with public sector procurement process
A new study has revealed that a significant number of British SMEs believe the parameters set out in public sector tenders are actively discouraging...
Tillicoultry Quarries completes purchase of four new sites from CEMEX
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has confirmed it has finalised the purchase of four new concrete plant site locations from CEMEX, located at Perth, Dundee, Cardenden and...
Business space opportunities open at East Lothian new town development
PLANS for the next phase in the multi-million-pound regeneration of a former open cast mine in East Lothian have been unveiled.
The site will see...
New research shines spotlight on sustainability challenges for real estate sector
NEW research by Savills has highlighted the scale of the challenge facing the UK’s real estate sector in achieving net zero goals.
The firm revealed...
Building services specialist becomes approved Tesla certified installer
BUILDING services specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced its appointment as a Powerwall certified installer for Tesla UK.
This means the company can now offer full...
Doig+Smith boosts Aberdeen team with two senior appointments
DOIG+Smith has welcomed two new senior recruits to its Aberdeen office following a 'spike in work' in the north east of Scotland.
The appointments see...
Robertson Group outlines progress on reducing carbon footprint
ROBERTSON Group has revealed the firm's sustainability commitments have resulted in the business moving becoming 'climate positive'.
Since launching its 2030 Responsible Business Strategy last...
Housebuilder makes second senior appointment in quick succession
MUIR Homes has appointed Gordon Cunningham as technical director.
He joins from a technical director role at Springfield Properties, which acquired Walker Group in 2019....
GLM expands in the west with opening of new office and senior appointment
ARCHITECTURE and building surveying practice Gibbon Lawson McKee Limited (GLM) has announced its expansion into the west of Scotland and a focus on commercial...
Summers-Inman bolsters senior management team in Scotland
SUMMERS-INMAN has strengthened its senior management team in Scotland with the promotion of Angus Macdonald to director.
Based at the construction and property consultants' headquarters...
Glamping site design consultancy celebrates £1 million sales milestone
A Scottish glamping site design consultancy has smashed the £1 million sales barrier just two years after forming.
Glampitect was set up in 2019 by...
Conference to explore homegrown timber opportunities
A specialist in timber architecture and construction has claimed a focus on sustainable forestry from the ground up could be key to building back...
Budget: Scottish projects to benefit from Levelling Up Fund
SCOTTISH projects have been awarded a combined £172 million as part of the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund, it was revealed in chancellor Rishi...
Trade body unveils ‘wish-list’ of actions ahead of COP26 summit
WORLD leaders attending the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow will need to prioritise decarbonising buildings to achieve their wider environmental goals, the Building Engineering...
Briar Homes agrees £10m funding package with HGP
HOUSING Growth Partnership (HGP) has announced that Briar Homes is to become one of the first UK housebuilders to be supported by HGP’s Regional...
Housebuilder appoints new commercial director to help drive growth plans
DANDARA East Scotland has appointed Jamie Scott to the newly created role of commercial director to help drive the housebuilder's growth plans across the...
Fifteen contractors appointed to £500m public sector framework in Scotland
FIFTEEN contractors have secured places on a £500 million framework to deliver new build, infrastructure and refurbishment works for Scotland's public sector.
The Public Buildings...
Build of further units underway at Fife industrial park
WORK is underway on the build of eight new industrial units described as being suitable for a range of businesses at West Way in...
