UHI civil engineering students go straight from graduation to job interviews
THE University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has celebrated its third cohort of CECA Scotland Academy Civil Engineering Operative students going straight from...
Work concludes on accessibility project at Uddingston Railway Station
THE access for all project at Uddingston Railway Station has been completed with passengers set to benefit from easier step-free access to both platforms.
A...
Edinburgh firm confirms key appointments following investment in new division
EDINBURGH-based Armstrong Gardens and Landscapes has announced two new appointments as part of an investment in a new division of the business.
The city landscaper...
Robertson appoints executive director to property business
NICK Harris has been appointed executive director of Robertson's property business.
Born and raised near Aberdeen, he has held senior roles at major property companies,...
Work underway on £4.2m Garnock Visitor and Community Hub
HUB South West and CCG will deliver the new £4.2 million Garnock Visitor and Community Hub on behalf of North Ayrshire Council.
Work is underway on...
Glasgow’s subway system trials ‘pioneering’ new 5G technology
GLASGOW'S historic subway system is set to benefit from a 'pioneering' new project to explore 5G experiences for commuters.
Researchers from the city's University of...
Explained: Section 63 in Scotland & differences to MEES scheme in England
By Gordon Black and Alan Maxwell, project management and building consultancy, CBRE Scotland
With continued and increased focus on sustainability, our clients are evermore focused...
Surf’s up: milestone for £55m leisure destination as construction begins
CONSTRUCTION work has commenced at the £55 million leisure and staycation destination, Wavegarden Scotland, in Ratho, near Edinburgh.
The development will be the country’s first...
University of St Andrews launches revised accommodation plans
THE University of St Andrews is to submit new plans for the build of a multi-million pound student residence after the pandemic, global economic...
Delivering modern homes that reflect rural setting
Page/Park's Jonathan Walsh, who was project architect on a new 23-unit housing project in Kirkintilloch, provides an overview of the initiative to deliver much-needed...
Vivalda Scotland now offering Cedral Facades on three-day cycle
CONTRACTORS and merchants in Scotland can now order Cedral’s core cladding range in just 72 hours thanks to a new distribution agreement with Vivalda,...
Programme unveiled for ninth Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival
THE programme for this year's Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival has been released, with organisers focusing heavily on COP26 and the sustainability of traditional buildings...
Glasgow man beats 1,400 entrants to trade apprentice award
A joinery and carpentry apprentice from Glasgow has been named as the winner of the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2020 competition.
Christopher Keel, who works for...
Council confirms talks with Aberdeen FC as beachfront masterplan to be developed
ABERDEEN City Council is to develop a beach masterplan to better link its coastal area with the city centre.
The local authority explained that the...
Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub team celebrate refurbishment award win
RENFREWSHIRE Council is celebrating after the Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub won the ESG Refurbishment of the Year category at the Scottish Property Awards.
Home...
Behavioural science helps bring ‘realism’ back into construction
AN Edinburgh-based organisation is using behavioural science insights to help construction firms improve their business performance and create safer, happier workplaces.
Sodak was founded by...
CBRE adds to Aberdeen office with double appointment
REAL estate advisor CBRE has strengthened its Aberdeen office with two new recruits.
Dominic Millar has joined both the advisory and transactions and rating...
REHAU launches new CPD exploring pipework technologies
REHAU is launching a new CPD for building services professionals exploring future trends and innovations of different pipe materials and technologies for plumbing and...
Customer service milestone for construction sector recruiter
Peace Recruitment, an Edinburgh-based consultancy focused on the construction, property and engineering sectors, has become the first recruitment company in the UK to join...
CALA submits plans for luxury Glasgow apartments
CALA Homes (West) is proceeding with plans for 101 luxury apartments in the south side of Glasgow.
A planning application has been submitted for the proposed development...
