New £2.9m recycling centre replaces ‘past its sell-by date’ facility
WORK has been completed on the build of a new £2.9 million waste handling and sorting facility at a recycling hub in Elgin.
Moray Council...
Construction membranes deliver hidden protection and thermal efficiency benefits
A combination of wall construction membranes from Glidevale Protect has been installed across two social housing developments, designed and built by modular construction specialists Connect Modular, part of The Wee House Group.
New Eastwood Health and Care Centre nearly complete after handover
The new Eastwood Health and Care Centre moves closer to completion as the building’s keys were recently handed over.
East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care...
Recession-hit UK ‘must get building’ to boost economy
WITH the news that the UK is in recession, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling for the Government to boost construction work to...
Robertson Group poised to deliver record results
ROBERTSON Group says it will report a record year of turnover and its strongest ever forward order book in its soon to be published...
Piling contractor has sights set on Scottish expansion
SPI McGrattan’s general manager for Scotland has revealed that the business is aiming to broaden its client base north of the border in 2023.
Richard...
Judging panel announced for Scottish Design Awards 2023
THE 12-strong judging panel has been confirmed for the Scottish Design Awards 2023.
The line-up includes Heather Claridge, director of design at Architecture & Design...
Sustainable drainage units tipped to ease flooding fears at Edinburgh park
A carbon-negative solution has been specified in an attempt to bring an end to drainage problems at a popular Edinburgh park.
Inverleith Park has been...
Former owner’s wish met as tenant moves into historic Elgin cottage
ONE of two historic cottages at Ladyhill in Elgin has been occupied for the first time in the 21st century, following a renovation project by...
ESG targets help to reshape the landscape on outdoor spaces
A leading landscape architect has told Project Scotland that the work carried out by professionals in this field is gaining increasing traction amongst developers...
Knauf Insulation adds further BBA certificates to rainscreen range
KNAUF Insulation has earned additional agrément certificates by the BBA for its rainscreen insulation product ranges, including a 'market-first' for applications using cross-laminated timber.
The...
Scaffold specialist confirms compliance recognition for in-house systems
Stepup Scaffold UK has revealed that two of the firm's in-house engineered scaffold systems - RingLock and OCTO - have been certified as compliant...
“Well connected” office development launches in Aberdeen
PROPERTY consultant CBRE has launched a “highly strategic and well connected” new office development in Aberdeen.
The firm, alongside joint agent Knight Frank, has launched...
Huws Gray backs next generation of tradespeople with tools donation
BUILDERS' merchant Huws Gray has revealed how it demonstrated its commitment to the next generation of tradespeople by donating kits of additional tools to...
Akela secures another major contract in Penicuik housing project
AKELA Construction has secured another contract as part of the creation of a new community in Penicuik.
The latest contract for Avant Homes will deliver...
Tenants move in to new 30-home Dundee development
CALEDONIA Housing Association (CHA) has handed over the keys to all 30 homes to tenants at its Coldside Road development in Dundee.
The £5.4 million...
UK construction activity tipped for growth, but uncertainty rises
NEW research has revealed that the key drivers of 'cautious growth' in UK construction remain similar to three months ago but the economic risks...
Work begins on £7.2m transformation of Dumbarton’s oldest building
WORK is underway on the transformation of Dumbarton's oldest building into a library and museum.
Clark Contracts is leading the £7.2 million Glencairn House project...
Apprentices join team delivering Falkirk Council’s A9/A904 improvement project
THREE new apprentices have joined the team delivering Falkirk Council's A9/A904 improvement project.
The trio have each been offered 18-month roles with Balfour Beatty and...
Warmworks leads by example by completing net zero project at Leith base
WARMWORKS has announced it has become one of the first organisations in Leith to make its office space an entirely net zero working environment.
The...
