EV charging funding boost for Scotland’s rural and island locations
THE Scottish Government has announced funding of £4.5 million to ensure 'more equitable access' to electric vehicle (EV) charging opportunities across the country.
The Rural...
BIM expert to lead Scottish construction’s digital development
The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has appointed David Philp as Chair of the newly created Building Information Modelling (BIM) Delivery Group for Scotland.
David brings...
Edinburgh business secures funding boost in plans to commercialise solar tech
EDINBURGH-based SolarSub Ltd has completed a £1.34 million funding round to accelerate the development and commercialisation of its technology.
Founded by two University of Edinburgh...
Firm to construct £1.3m seawall to protect bridge from tidal scour
BEAR Scotland is to begin a £1.3 million project to protect the Cromarty Bridge from tidal scour.
The firm said that around 9,000 tonnes of...
Rising challenges putting ‘increasing strain’ on plumbing and heating profession
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) has issued a warning on the future stability and growth of the plumbing and heating...
Designs unveiled for mixed-use Merchant City project
ARTISAN Real Estate has unveiled designs for a mixed-use development on Glasgow's Ingram Street in the Merchant City area.
The development will feature four 'distinct'...
A global push to circularity
By Andy Leah, general manager of Duraproducts
GLOBAL Recycling Day 2025 actions us to closely consider waste reduction, a dual target for environmental and economic...
Developer contributions to help deliver part of Glasgow City Council’s £115m avenues project
GLASGOW City Council has accepted £437,500 in developer contribution funding for part of the £115 million avenues programme being delivered in Glasgow city centre.
The...
Council slams vandals following ‘extensive’ fire damage at upgraded pitches
EAST Renfrewshire Council has condemned the 'mindless' vandals who caused 'extensive' fire damage to newly upgraded synthetic pitches.
A number of sections of the pitches...
Maxi to deliver RAAC roof replacement works at Edinburgh school
MAXI Construction has secured a £1.6 million contract from the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver RAAC roof replacement works at Pentland Primary School.
The...
New ‘home of design’ set to launch in Glasgow
PROPERTY design curator Sara Seravalli has announced she will launch ‘Il Salotto’, a creative product gallery showcasing the best in design, in Glasgow’s Merchant...
Funding boost for Cumbernauld furniture manufacturer
CUMBERNAULD-headquartered furniture manufacturer, Livn Manufacturing Limited, has secured a six-figure funding package from UKSE that will help the business invest in new technology and...
Decision to be given on plans for build of homes at Queensferry Crossing
PROPOSALS for the build of 176 homes on land made available from the completion of the Queensferry Crossing are to be determined tomorrow (May...
Morgan Sindall lands £10m contract to build six North Lanarkshire nurseries
MORGAN Sindall Construction has secured a contract to build six early years nurseries worth almost £10 million by North Lanarkshire Council and its development...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies delivers Christmas cheer to Paisley STAR Project
STAFF and customers from the Paisley branch of St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies have helped deliver festive cheer to the town’s STAR Project.
The...
Council leader visits build of inland surfing resort in Edinburgh
THE City of Edinburgh Council leader has visited the site of the new Lost Shore Surf Resort at Ratho.
Cammy Day was given a tour...
Edinburgh Napier University adds to its graduate apprenticeship scheme
EDINBURGH Napier University has announced an additional 200 new graduate apprenticeship places.
The graduate apprenticeship scheme allows for students to study for an honours degree...
Cost of replacement works on Fife bridge rise by £5.711m
MEMBERS of Fife Council's policy and co-ordination committee are to be asked to agree to plans for the build of an £8.157 million replacement...
Building once planned as being home of Scottish Parliament put up for sale
THE City of Edinburgh Council has agreed that the old Royal High School on Calton Hill will be put up for sale.
The 19th century...
Builder’s community fund boosts Uddingston nursery
MACTAGGART & Mickel has revealed its Building Communities Fund has contributed £1,000 to the Laburnum Family Learning Centre in Uddingston to help fund new...
