Considerate Constructors Scheme arrives in Ireland
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched its first registered site in Ireland.
John Sisk & Son has become the first contractor to register projects in Ireland. The...
Project to safeguard 50 bridges on Scotland’s railway complete
NETWORK Rail and Story have completed a £34 million programme of works to protect a number of bridges across Scotland's railway.
Over the last four...
Work begins on Saltcoats sheltered housing project
CONSTRUCTION work is to start on a new £6.48 million sheltered housing project in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire which will help elderly residents live independently...
Union Technical secures key role on national retrofit and decarbonisation framework
GLASGOW-based Union Technical has been selected as an approved supplier to a major new public sector retrofit and decarbonisation framework.
Developed by the LHC Procurement...
City of Edinburgh Council scoops award for construction skills pathways work
THE City of Edinburgh Council has scooped a top national award for its construction skills pathways work.
The local authority was awarded the David Kennedy...
Deadline looms for entries to inaugural Plumber Awards
A final call has been made for entries for the first ever Plumber Awards, with the January 31 deadline fast approaching.
The free-to-enter awards celebrate...
Recycle Scotland unveils fresh new look as it expands furniture recycling mission
RECYCLE Scotland has unveiled a fresh new look to reflect its ambitions of widening its reuse first service to provide sustainable furniture solutions.
Established in...
Akela Ground Engineering invests in new piling rigs
AKELA Ground Engineering, part of Glasgow-headquartered Akela Group, has announced a significant investment in new plant equipment.
The new fleet includes three JCB-JX piling rigs,...
Hydrock adds to senior team in Scotland with double appointment
Hydrock has bolstered its sustainability capabilities with the appointment of Paul Quinn and Peter Hendry, both well-known figures within Scotland's property market.
The engineering design,...
70 sheds delivered free to vulnerable people in Greater Glasgow
A manufacturer of garden sheds has delivered 70 small Shopping Sheds free of charge to vulnerable people throughout the Greater Glasgow area.
Most were delivered...
First tenant confirmed for ‘landmark’ Edinburgh office development
PARABOLA, the developer of the new city quarter at Edinburgh Park, has confirmed its first tenant for the 1 New Park Square (1NPS) office...
Innovative glazing to achieve new Scottish Building Regulations
The introduction of new Building Scotland Regulations on 1st February 2023 has placed energy efficiency high on the agenda for construction professionals. The regulations,...
Historical flooding to help shape town’s new flood protection scheme
STIRLING Council is gathering information on the history of flooding in Callander to help shape the town's flood protection scheme and surface water management...
Ark Estates leases prominent commercial unit to UHI Inverness for Sustainable Construction Centre
ARK Estates has leased a prominent commercial unit at Inverness' 58 Harbour Road to UHI Inverness.
The learning institute is to transform the building into...
Robertson Construction completes build of £16m Aberdeen school
ROBERTSON Construction has completed the £16 million build of Milltimber Primary School in Aberdeen.
The school officially opened its doors to pupils and staff this...
Historic Braemar plot of land up for auction with starting bids from £1
A 'prime' piece of land in the historic Highland village of Braemar is up for auction for just £1.
Measuring more than 1,000 square metres...
Housebuilder provides first glimpse of plans for Killearn development
CALA Homes (West) has released CGI imagery showing the first glimpse of its proposals for a residential-led development on the grounds of the former...
Scottish Gov report claims Brexit is threatening devolved matters such as infrastructure funding
A Scottish Government report has claimed that the UK Government is 'taking control' of devolved areas such as infrastructure investment following Brexit.
The report said...
Come on Scotland! Keeping the Scottish Passivhaus equivalent policy on track
Sarah Lewis, research & policy director at the Passivhaus Trust, tells Project Scotland what, in her view, is good and what needs improving in...
£45m William McIlvanney Campus handed over
THE new £45 million William McIlvanney Campus in Kilmarnock has been officially handed over to East Ayrshire Council.
The campus, which is named after the renowned...
