Regeneration of Glasgow canal has cut risk of chronic disease by 15%, say researchers
LIVING within 700 metres of a 'well-developed' canal can cut the risk of those living in deprived areas developing chronic life-shortening diseases by up...
Contractor earns recognition for work with young trainees
BUILDING contractor McDermott Group is celebrating after picking up the Best Newcomer accolade at the Action for Children Scotland’s Employability Awards.
Earlier this year, McDermott...
Hamilton church redevelopment delivers ‘exceptional’ results
A church redevelopment in Hamilton has been transformed into a collection of luxury apartments for rent.
Developed by the Apsis Group, St Andrew’s Church on...
Survey reveals increase in number of homes coming onto the market in Scotland
NEW research has revealed that the number of homes coming onto the property market in Scotland has risen at its fastest rate since 2020.
The...
Scottish Government minister visits Edinburgh firm behind new sustainable brick
THE Scottish Government's cabinet minister for business, trade, tourism, and enterprise has visited Kenoteq's new commercial factory under development in East Lothian.
Ivan McKee was...
Flamingo Land submits outline planning application for £40m Balloch tourism project
FLAMINGO Land has submitted its outline planning submission for the build of a £40 million tourist destination in Balloch, after making 'fundamental changes' to...
Sites identified in Glasgow for delivery of 4,320 homes
GLASGOW City Council has identified 37 sites across the city which have the potential to deliver 4,320 new homes.
The news comes as part of...
Castlemilk development gives rise to range of community benefits
A new housing development in Castlemilk, Glasgow, has provided a number of apprenticeship and employment opportunities for the local community.
The project, which is on...
Millions pledged to improve energy efficiency at Scottish universities
A £19 million programme aimed at boosting investment in energy efficiency across Scottish universities has been launched by The Scottish Funding Council (SFC), supported...
Scotframe creates new role to support growth in English market
Scotframe has appointed Andy Lewis to the newly created role of business development manager for central England
George Leslie’s third annual Innovation Day hailed a success
GEORGE Leslie has hosted its third annual innovation day bringing together over 400 professionals from across the construction industry to focus on a more...
Green light for Edinburgh’s marina plans
EDINBURGH could be set for a half-billion pound boost after consent was granted for a a new marina masterplan.
Detailed planning applications for some of...
Numerous Scottish SMEs earn place on demolition framework
23 Scottish SMEs are in line to benefit from an £18 million a year contract to offer demolition and deconstruction services to local authorities...
VIP visit marks milestone moment for Jordanhill Park development
CALA Homes (West) has unveiled new apartments at its Jordanhill Park development in Glasgow, named after the last principal of the Jordanhill Teaching College.
The...
CCS and NFB announce “ground-breaking” partnership
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) and the National Federation of Builders (NFB) have joined forces to promote best practice and raise standards across SMEs working...
Contractor named for Queens Quay road works
CLYDESIDE Regeneration Limited (CRL) has announced the appointment of I & H Brown to undertake road works at Queens Quay in Clydebank.
The works are...
Construction begins on new Aberdeen city centre market
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on a new market building in Aberdeen which will provide a 'destination venue' for the city centre.
The build is part...
Student accommodation plans revealed for former Glasgow nightclub site
CA Ventures has revealed proposals to deliver the redevelopment of the former Archaos nightclub site in Glasgow city centre.
The intention is to deliver a...
Springfield and Barratt team up to drive delivery of Durieshill village
HOUSEBUILDERS Springfield Properties and Barratt Developments have entered into a partnership to accelerate the delivery of a new 3,042-home village at Durieshill, on the...
Scottish Apprenticeship Week ends, but the work must go on
By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland
AS Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023 comes to a close, our work in devising ways to...
