Council calls for ferry tender process to be ‘immediately halted’
INVERCLYDE Council has called for the ferry tender process being carried out by Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) to be 'immediately halted'.
It comes after the...
Taylor Wimpey secures land for next phase of Winchburgh masterplan
LAND has been acquired for the build of 101 new homes in Winchburgh, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has announced.
Located off Duntarvie Castle Road, the...
New CECA Scotland chair appointed
MARK Bramley of Alness-based Pat Munro has been appointed chair of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Scotland.
He succeeds David Ross, MD of George...
Glasgow unveils £30 billion ‘Greenprint’ investment plan to boost net zero goals
GLASGOW City Council has launched a £30 billion portfolio of investment projects designed to aid the city's ambition of becoming net zero by 2030.
The...
hub South West CEO steps down after overseeing over £1 billion of projects
MICHAEL McBrearty is stepping down as CEO of hub South West Scotland after eight-and-a-half years in the role.
His decision has been made to allow...
Galliford Try outlines commitment to electric car fleet
GALLIFORD Try has confirmed the business plans to provide only electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles for its company car fleet in future.
The move forms...
Joinery business hails expansion into eco-friendly cabins
AN East Lothian specialist joinery business has revealed how the firm received a 'lockdown lift' after diversifying into staycation cabins, which have attracted interest...
Infrastructure consulting firm becomes latest occupant at landmark Glasgow development
INFRASTRUCTURE consulting firm AECOM has been confirmed as the latest occupant at HFD Group’s 177 Bothwell Street office development in Glasgow.
The firm has secured...
Former Strathclyde student’s £50m donation to aid build of new campus building
A £50 million donation to the University of Strathclyde from a former student is to be used to support the construction of a new...
Green light for £50m logistics park in Bellshill
KNIGHT Property Group has been granted full planning approval from North Lanarkshire Council for a £50 million logistics park at Bellshill Industrial Estate.
To be...
Online seminar to explore the benefits of ‘cobots’ in SME businesses
SME businesses operating in Scotland’s engineering and fabrication sector can discover the benefits of cobots (collaborative robots) at a free online seminar on Thursday...
Engineering alliance calls for leaders to have ‘courage and vision’ to tackle climate crisis
ENGINEERING alliance Actuate UK has issued a warning to world leaders ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, urging them to tackle the climate crisis 'before...
Aberdeen City Council projects to bring opportunities for local firms
OPPORTUNITIES to secure contracts as part of a multi-million pound series of Aberdeen City Council projects are to be showcased today (September 20).
The local...
Knight Frank appoints new associate in Glasgow
KNIGHT Frank has strengthened its team in Scotland with the appointment of hotel and leisure valuations specialist William Rankine.
Joining as an associate, he has...
Builders warn that action is needed to avoid ‘perfect storm’ affecting housing ambitions
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has called on the Scottish Government to focus on 'clarity, collaboration and consumers' to avoid a 'perfect storm' of conditions threatening...
Scotland’s hub programme celebrates milestone as projects pass £2.5 billion mark
A major milestone has been reached in Scotland's hub programme after the value of completed community projects passed the £2.5 billion mark.
Since becoming fully...
JR Homes launches firm’s first properties for sale
JR Homes has made its official market debut after releasing the first homes for sale at its Almondvale Gardens development in Blackburn, West Lothian.
The...
Galliford Try hails ‘positive’ outlook for sector as group posts £11.4 million profit
GALLIFORD Try has posted a pre-tax profit of £11.4 million on revenue of £1,125 million for the financial year ended June 30 2021.
The contractor...
‘Full explanation’ sought after Ferguson Marine misses out on £100m ferries shortlist
THE leader of Inverclyde Council has expressed his disappointment at Port Glasgow's Ferguson Marine not being shortlisted for new ferry contracts.
Councillor Stephen McCabe, who...
Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction announces 12 new partners
HERIOT-WATT University's Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction (CESC) has signed affiliate agreements with 12 leading institutes, organisations and startups.
CESC exists as a global...
