People, Place and Jobs: the legacy of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
By Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway
THE black and white interwar images of Clyde Gateway show Glasgow’s East End in its full, bustling...
New research shows impact of ‘hybrid’ working on the property market
NEW research has revealed that house hunters in East Lothian are prioritising green areas and more space over traditional city centre dwellings.
The findings, which...
Savills takes ‘natural’ step to help rural businesses
SAVILLS has announced the launch of a new service in Scotland to help rural businesses enhance their natural assets whilst reducing the environmental impact...
Elderly to keep warm this winter in new Milngavie care home
A new care home built by construction firm CCG has opened in East Dunbartonshire.
Abbotsford House Luxury Suites in Milngavie has been delivered by CCG...
Specialist flooring contractor strengthens senior management team
ROSYTH-headquartered specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has announced the appointment of Matthew Smith as operations manager.
With 12 years of industrial concrete flooring...
Scottish Water’s climate work recognised at major event in Canada
SCOTTISH Water's climate work has been recognised at a global water congress and exhibition in Canada.
The organisation was among the winners in a climate-related...
Groundworks begin at site of new University Hospital Monklands
LAING O'Rourke has commenced groundworks at the site of what will become the new University Hospital Monklands.
One million cubic metres of earth will be...
Sustainable energy specialist marks EV milestone
SUSTAINABLE energy specialist Gensource has announced its expansion as a charge point operator (CPO) with the completion of its first fully managed commercial EV...
Final stage of Tarbert harbour project taking shape
THE new terminal building being constructed at Tarbert Ferry Terminal is taking shape, with the facility marking the final stage of the multi-million pound...
Construction training helps rebuild lives
AN Edinburgh-based construction social enterprise has been giving local trainees paid work experience on a project to convert shipping containers into artist studios in...
Community counts its blessings thanks to pole restoration
AN iconic community landmark in Aberdeen has received a makeover for its tenth anniversary.
Seaton’s Totem Pole, a wild-west themed structure, was restored following concerns...
Bids invited for land at Tornagrain in the Highlands
BIDS are being invited from housebuilders for two parcels of land at Tornagrain in Inverness.
Planning permission was obtained nine years ago for the new...
Jim Stewart named new chair of West Lothian Chamber of Commerce
JIM Stewart has been appointed the new chair of West Lothian Chamber of Commerce.
Previously MD of ClickNetherfield Ltd, a museum showcase manufacturer which exports...
£650m Heartlands Development takes shape
THE second phase of infrastructure is set to begin at Heartlands, opening up a further 20 acres of land for residential development.
Further investment in road...
Development of new Edinburgh office progresses
DEMOLITION and site clearance has been completed ahead of the build of a 150,000 sq ft prime office development in Edinburgh city centre.
Bell Hammer...
Plans submitted for luxury housing development on former Greenock high school site
CCG Homes has submitted plans to build 30 new properties at the former Greenock Academy site in Greenock.
The firm revealed it has undertaken 'extensive...
Cruden submits updated house types for approved Neilston site
CRUDEN has submitted an application to substitute house types within the previously approved residential development at Kirkton Road in Neilston.
Planning permission for the site...
Clark Contracts completes upgrade of RNIB’s Edinburgh office
CLARK Contracts has completed the £1 million cat B fit-out of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) in Edinburgh.
The refurbishment of the...
Progress continues on £12m Arbroath flood protection scheme
PROGRESS is continuing on the £12 million Arbroath flood protection scheme with 'significant' operations set to commence.
The works, by Morrison Construction, will take place...
Marshall Scaffold expand manager training
TWO Managers from The Scaffold Division of Marshall Construction are working to obtain membership to the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation.
Committed to promoting high standards...
