Queensferry Crossing costs going down
THE overall cost for the Queensferry Crossing will be £50 million lower than the previous budget estimate made in 2013.
The new budget range for the...
Glasgow ranks bottom of greenest city centre table
GLASGOW city centre has less greenspace than any other city with a population over 100,000 in Scotland, England or Wales, a new study has claimed.
Researchers...
First electric train trialled on East Kilbride line as £144m project nears completion
AN electric train has been trialled on the East Kilbride railway line for the first time ever as a £144 million electrification project nears...
Energy division marks a fresh chapter for Story in Scotland
Story Scotland has created a new division to deliver civil engineering solutions for energy customers. The move has been tipped to establish the firm...
Cabinet secretary marks key milestone at new Bishopton and Dargavel healthcare facility
FLEMING recently welcomed cabinet secretary for health and social care, Neil Gray MSP, to ‘top out’ Bishopton and Dargavel’s new healthcare facility.
Part of the...
Inverclyde Council wins COSLA Excellence Award
INVERCLYDE Council has won a COSLA Excellence Award for its work to improve the environment and cut carbon emissions.
The three-year Duchal Moor peatland restoration...
Steel-cutting ceremony marks start of warship construction in Glasgow
THE first steel has been cut in Glasgow to mark the start of the construction of the UK's newest warship - HMS Sheffield.
Apprentice fabricator...
Cruden to deliver ‘much needed’ affordable homes in Clydebank
CRUDEN Building has been appointed by Clydebank Housing Association to deliver a new affordable housing development on the site of the former St. Cuthbert’s...
£3 million Stevenston housing development promotes independent living
A new housing development designed to promote independent living for residents with disabilities has been officially opened by North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson.
Caley Gardens...
FMB warns new immigration points system could ‘hamper’ UK construction
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that the UK Government’s points-based immigration system will ‘hamper’ Britain’s construction industry.
As of 1 January 2021,...
Mosaic hails project to repurpose Glasgow building
MOSAIC Architecture + Design has completed work on the redevelopment of the former Dalian House in Glasgow city centre.
The development provides 92 Build To...
Apprenticeship funding ‘discrepancy’ risks exacerbating recruitment challenges
TRADE body SELECT has warned that Scotland could suffer recruitment challenges in the electrical sector due a growing discrepancy in apprenticeship funding.
The association has...
Glasgow firm recruits new apprentice plumbers
GLASGOW-based Alexander Group has appointed three apprentice plumbers.
Declan Gallagher, Kieran Malone and Liam Edgar will undertake class-based training at Glasgow Clyde College’s Cardonald campus,...
Fife property market shows encouraging signs
GALBRAITH has revealed the Fife property market is starting to show signs of 'green shoots'.
The property consultancy has published its latest quarterly report and...
Clark Contracts donates essential household items to Fresh Start
CLARK Contracts has donated a range of essential household items to Fresh Start Scotland.
Over £1,200 was raised for the donations during an employee fundraising...
Living building materials could extend lifespan of infrastructure
BIOLOGICALLY inspired materials that are able to grow and adapt to their environment could extend the lifespan of infrastructure, according to a new report...
Association warns of ‘surge’ in site thefts following lockdown
THERE has been a 50% surge in construction site theft since the Covid-19 lockdown, an association has warned.
The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) announced the...
Countesswells developers look to digital future of healthcare
THE developer’s behind the £1 billion Countesswells development in Aberdeen believe the community is ‘perfectly placed’ to pilot digital healthcare.
A new inquiry into the...
Business of the Year accolade for Springfield
SPRINGFIELD Properties added a further trophy to their awards cabinet with the presentation of Scottish Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award.
In its...
Multi-billion pound West of Orkney Windfarm secures offshore consent
THE West of Orkney Windfarm has secured offshore consent from the Scottish Government in a major milestone for the multi-billion pound project.
The decision by...
