Loch Lomond Group secures planning permission for new distillery in Luss
LOCH Lomond Group has secured planning permission and started construction on a new distillery and visitor centre in Luss.
The 5,362 sqm site on the...
Soben appoints construction sector ‘titan’ as new strategic advisor
SOBEN has announced the appointment of former global COO of Turner & Townsend, Tom Harrison, as its new strategic advisor.
Mr Harrison spent 43 years...
Galleries project ‘pushed the boundaries of engineering’
THE National Galleries of Scotland is to open its new Scottish galleries this Saturday following a 'comprehensive' transformation.
Led by Tilbury Douglas, the work included...
Scottish trade body backs Grenfell Inquiry call for ‘urgent change’ in construction sector
SCOTLAND'S largest trade association, SELECT, has echoed the Grenfell Inquiry’s call for regulation and a 'shake-up' of the construction industry.
The body has now called...
HVDC Centre brings a spark to Cumbernauld
CONSTRUCTION work has started on a "first of its kind" technology centre in Cumbernauld that will test the use of high voltage direct current (HVDC) on...
Engineering experts to assess feasibility of fixed link between Scotland and Northern Ireland
TWO engineering experts have been appointed on behalf of the UK Government to lead a study into the feasibility of a fixed link between...
‘Edinburgh’s greenest building’ launches to market following practical completion
A 'landmark' Edinburgh office building has been launched to the market. 1 New Park Square has been developed by Parabola and is located in...
Construction complete at £34.9m Kirkintilloch school
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has completed construction of the new £34.9 million Woodland View School in Waterside, Kirkintilloch.
The facility will open to pupils for the...
Scotland commits to UN’s high-performance buildings initiative
A network of International Centres of Excellence for High-Performance Buildings has been launched, signalling a commitment to the sustainable development of buildings in an...
Holyrood committee set to examine Scottish construction sector
THE Scottish construction sector is to be put under the microscope, with the launch of a new Holyrood enquiry.
The Economy, Energy and Fair Work...
Inverness Airport Station opening marks rail milestone for BAM in Scotland
BAM has marked completion of Inverness Airport Station - the 15th new railway station the firm has delivered in Scotland in 15 years.
Representatives from...
Glasgow construction firm begins process to recruit 55 craft trade apprentices
GLASGOW-based construction business City Building has opened applications for its 2023 apprentice intake - with 55 craft trade positions up for grabs.
The firm currently...
Golf club development plans teed up after proposals get green light
PLANS have been approved that will upgrade facilities at one of Scotland’s most historic golf clubs, enabled by a development of 78 new homes.
Included...
Green light for 18-storey aparthotel in Glasgow
HAUS Collective's design for an 18-storey 'aparthotel' in Glasgow city centre has received unanimous approval by Glasgow City Council's planning committee.
Commissioned by PMI Developments...
Clark hails record start to 2025 with £75m of new business secured
PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts has hailed a record start to 2025, with £75 million of new orders secured so far.
The largest of these is a...
Planning experts “close” to withdrawing support for new bill
MEMBERS of the Independent Panel tasked by Scottish ministers to review Scotland’s planning system have revealed they are "close" to withdrawing their support for...
Tillicoultry Quarries poised to buy 14 sites from Breedon
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has agreed the purchase of 14 sites from Breedon Group.
The move follows concerns by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that Breedon...
Graham turnover rises to £565 million
GRAHAM has posted an increased turnover of £565 million in its year-end results for 2016-17. Pre-tax profit was £16 million.
The group passed the half...
£140m Glasgow office development receives planning approval
GLASGOW City Council has given the green light to a £140 million development in Argyle Street.
Property development and investment company Osborne+Co is behind plans...
Human error behind Edinburgh hospital delay as new opening date set
THE Scottish Government expects Edinburgh’s problem-hit Royal Hospital for Children and Young People to be in full operation by August of 2020.
Originally due to...
