New guide showcases impact of bridges on development of Dumfries
A new guide has been produced to highlight the impact of bridges on the development of Dumfries since the Middle Ages.
The resource, which can...
CITB shines spotlight on impact of grant scheme on smaller businesses
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that almost 14,000 businesses have been awarded grants in the past year, with over £77 million...
Galliford Try hails ‘strong’ financial results and launches share buyback programme
GALLIFORD Try has announced a 'strong' financial performance for the year ended 30 June 2022, with increased revenue, pre-exceptional profit and operating margin.
Pre-tax profit...
Youngsters work with Levenmouth rail contractors to gain key qualifications
NINE young people have successfully gained a range of qualifications thanks to the Levenmouth Rail Skills Academy.
The Skills Academy has run for the last...
Flexible office accommodation project underway in Aberdeen
EDINBURGH-based building and project consultancy Paragon has announced it is advising on the £1.8 million partial refurbishment of Aberdeen’s Union Plaza building.
The aim is...
Livingston properties benefit from windows upgrade
CCG has announced completion of its latest planned maintenance contract with Almond Housing Association using the firm's new range of windows.
Working with polymer supplier...
James Donaldson & Sons adds award-winning Kitchens International to portfolio
TIMBER specialist James Donaldson & Sons has acquired award-winning kitchen brand, Kitchens International Ltd.
Kitchens International will join the JDS portfolio of brands which includes...
BESA announces expanded industry awards shortlist
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has confirmed the shortlist for its expanded programme of National Awards this year.
The 2023 Awards, sponsored by Mitsubishi...
Work starts on £30m Harris Academy
WORK to create a modern school for the next generation of pupils at Harris Academy in Dundee is underway.
Dundee City Council appointed hub East...
Glasgow bridge successfully demolished as rebuild begins
THE bridge over the railway on Shields Road in the southside of Glasgow was successfully demolished over the Easter weekend.
Engineers from Network Rail and...
Universities will be ‘critical’ to oil and gas recovery
UNIVERSITIES will form a 'vital' role in the stabilisation of the UK's oil and gas industry post-Covid-19, a professor from Heriot-Watt University has said.
Professor...
Glasgow BTR development shortlisted for major industry prize
GLASGOW'S Granary Quay build-to-rent (BTR) development is in contention for a major industry accolade as occupancy surges to 70%, just three months after a...
RIAS names shortlist for Camphill works
RIAS has announced a six-strong shortlist in a competition to select an architect and design team to deliver a £10 million project at Camphill...
Glasgow launches competition to redesign fire-damaged landmark
GLASGOW City Council is set to launch a new competition to redesign Albert Cross after it was gutted by two major fires.
In the first...
Design work underway for major energy project at the River Ness
THE Highland Council has commenced detailed design works on a major £2.5 million energy project.
The development will see a 92kW 'Archimedes Screw' hydroelectric power...
Carnbroe site manager honoured with Seal of Excellence award
A Barratt site manager working at a Carnbroe development has been awarded a Seal of Excellence accolade at a national housebuilding awards ceremony.
Alistair Grant...
Council to explore potential compulsory purchase of Glasgow’s Egyptian Halls
A Glasgow City Council committee has given approval to the investigation into the use of compulsory purchase order (CPO) powers to acquire the Egyptian...
Former Perth hospital site to house new luxury care home
PROPOSALS to transform the former Hillside Hospital site in Perth into a luxury 77-bed care home have been given the green light.
Perth & Kinross...
Scottish Government aims for planning to be as accessible as checking the weather
THE Scottish Government has unveiled plans for digitalising its planning system over five years, in a bid to make it as accessible as checking...
Kona Energy lands £40m capacity market contract for Smeaton battery storage project
BATTERY storage developer Kona Energy has announced it has secured a circa £40 million capacity market contract for its Smeaton project - a 228MW/456MWh battery...
