Poor weather fails to halt Queensferry Crossing work
A number of key milestones have been reached on the Queensferry Crossing project recently - despite some miserable weather conditions.
The south approach viaduct has been...
Equivalent MOT system for homes could aid zero carbon ambitions
AN equivalent MOT system for homes could help Scotland to achieve zero carbon goals and save energy, a former president of the Royal Incorporation...
Calls grow for regulation of the electrical sector
SELECT is to launch a "widespread" media campaign to highlight the dangers of using unqualified people to carry out electrical work.
The trade body for...
Network Rail fined £6.7m over fatal Stonehaven derailment
NETWORK Rail Infrastructure Limited has been fined £6.7 million for health and safety failings which led to a train derailment and the tragic loss...
Milestone reached on £35m build of innovative Winchburgh wastewater treatment works
THE build of a £35 million wastewater treatment works in Winchburgh has reached a significant milestone.
The innovative new works, which is only the second...
Contract awarded for build of new Uig ferry terminal
ROBERTSON Construction Northern has been awarded the contract for the build of a new ferry terminal building in Uig on the Isle of Skye.
Forming...
Inverkip project set to pave the way for major redevelopment of site
WORK is underway on a £4 million road improvement project on the A78 at Inverkip to pave the way for 650 homes and over...
Industry specialists set for India charity housebuilding initiative
TWO prominent female members of Scotland’s housebuilding sector are preparing to travel to to India to help marginalised communities build their own homes.
Homes for Scotland chief executive Nicola...
Former Glasgow school site to welcome 44 new homes
SHETTLESTON Housing Association has received planning consent to transform the site of the former St Mark’s primary school into a new 'family-focused' residential development.
Paisley-based...
Flood study and increasing urbanisation paints ‘concerning’ picture for UK
A Heriot-Watt University study has revealed that flooding in the UK could increase by an average of 15-35% by 2080.
The work was carried out...
Importance of regulating electrical sector discussed on podcast
ALAN Wilson has warned that there are 'no second chances' with electrical safety as the SELECT MD continues the call for the regulation of...
Work to finally start on 980-home South Queensferry site
CONSTRUCTION is set to get underway at a new 980-home development in South Queensferry that has been ten years in the planning.
Cala announced the...
Rosyth flooring contractor poised for growth after adding to fleet
FIFE-based flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has snapped up a second Putzmeister Transmix truck.
The German-manufactured 44-tonne vehicle is designed for pouring thermal lightweight...
Troon Harbour to undergo £3m worth of works
GEORGE Leslie is to install new berthing fenders at Troon Harbour to prepare for its use as an alternative mainland port during periods of...
Fife apprentice hailed for ‘superb job’ on new Kirkcaldy sculpture
A talented Fife apprentice has helped create a sculpture celebrating Kirkcaldy's historic Links Market.
Casey Gardner, an apprentice painter at Persimmon Homes training at Fife...
RIAS confirms special category awards winners for 2026
FOLLOWING the recent announcement of the ten RIAS award-winning projects for 2026, the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland has now confirmed the winners...
There’s a buzz about Lovell’s Fife developments
LOVELL has announced it will give away a free bee nesting block to anyone who reserves a new home at one of its developments...
Avant seeks to build 92 new homes in Tranent
AVANT Homes Scotland has acquired a 9.25-acre site in Tranent to deliver a new 92-home development.
Called Thistle Meadows and located off Winton Court in...
Landmark EPD for timber frame wall panel showcases green credentials
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a published, third party accredited environmental product declaration...
Can you refuse to hire ‘unreliable’ young workers?
By Dawn Robertson, partner & accredited specialist in employment law, BTO Solicitors LLP
In the latest quarterly economic survey by Shropshire Chamber of Commerce, published...
