Living roof installed at Inverness Castle
WORK is complete on the installation of a living roof at Inverness Castle as part of the project to transform the historic building into...
Arbroath pupils get sneak peek of new school
ARBROATH primary pupils have been given a tour of their new school as the £4.2 million construction project nears completion.
The youngsters joined headteacher Jacqui Smith at the...
Contractor announced for final phase of Helensburgh Waterfront regeneration
FORREST Development Ltd is to deliver the final stage of the multi-million pound Helensburgh Waterfront development, Argyll and Bute Council has announced.
The project will...
Lochmaben roof tile manufacturer gets green light for £1.7m investment
LOCHMABEN-based pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles, has confirmed it has been given the go-ahead for a £1.7 million plant and building works.
The...
CSIC begins search for ’innovation champions’
THE Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is searching for 'innovation champions' to lead an ‘innovation revolution’ in the nation's construction sector.
These individuals will be used...
Young graduate builds a career with Persimmon
A talented graduate has been named Persimmon Homes’ Young Achiever of the Year, earning himself a £2,000 prize.
Site manager Ian Brown, from East Kilbride,...
A moment in time for City of Glasgow College
City of Glasgow College recently buried a time capsule underneath the entrance of its new campus on Cathedral Street.
The 12mm thick, 22-kilo container has...
Arc-Tech appointed to £59m Edinburgh development
ARC-Tech (Scotland) has been appointed to a £59 million mixed-use development by GRAHAM.
Located on Abbey Lane in Meadowbank, Burnet Point is a residential development...
Organisers hail success of inaugural Skilled Trades Network event
THE inaugural monthly meeting of the Skilled Trades Network has been declared a success.
The first in a series of events took place at South...
Construction firm launches private housebuilding division
THE JR Group has announced the launch of its new private home building division, called JR Homes.
With a land bank spanning the length and...
Two Scottish apprentices to compete at SkillPLUMB 2024 UK finals
TWO apprentice plumbers from Moray College have qualified for the SkillPLUMB 2024 UK finals.
Shaun Wilcox and Shay Ewing excelled in the SkillPLUMB Scottish qualifying heat...
Savills appoints Edinburgh-based operations director
SAVILLS has appointed Jessica Arrowsmith as operations director to support the growth of its projects and infrastructure business across the UK.
Jessica, who is based...
Demand for Edinburgh office space remains high despite Brexit uncertainty
BREXIT-related uncertainty has failed to end a 'robust' demand for office space in Edinburgh, according to new research from Knight Frank.
The commercial property firm...
Scottish Water hails ‘strongest year ever’ in annual report
SCOTTISH Water has hailed its 'best performance year ever' following record levels of customer satisfaction, fewer serious environmental pollution incidents, and reduced leakage and...
Green tech helps housing association tackle fuel poverty
CLYDEBANK Housing Association is aiming to cut fuel poverty for residents and reduce carbon emissions thanks to green technology and support from CAF Bank.
Clydebank...
Free workforce wellbeing and welfare portal for all in construction
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has partnered with CITB and Samaritans to create a wellbeing support tool as part of the industry-wide Make It Visible...
Homes for Scotland Awards finalists revealed
THE finalists have been announced for the Homes for Scotland Awards.
Judges will again undertake site visits to shortlisted entries in the Private and Affordable...
Plans approved for refurbishment of Edinburgh College of Art
PLANNING consent has been granted for a campus-wide development plan to 'consolidate and improve' the Edinburgh College of Art (ECA)'s existing estate.
The HawkinsBrown-designed scheme...
Ellon housebuilder sees turnover rise despite dip in profits
ELLON-based housebuilder Scotia Homes has reported a 32% increase in turnover to £53.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2023.
However, operating profit dipped...
Stirling insulation specialist helps local school to flourish
BRAEHEAD Primary's grounds are flourishing after volunteers from local insulation manufacturer, Superglass, helped pupils and the local community upgrade the Stirling school’s green spaces...
