Politicians hear from victims of rogue builders as licensing campaign gathers pace
DOZENS of homeowners who have fallen victim to 'cowboy builders' have visited Westminster to share their stories with MPs, as the Federation of Master...
Green skills training programme launched in Scotland
A new green skills training programme has been launched at Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre, based at the BE-ST Innovation Campus in Hamilton.
Apex Training, powered...
Former Ayr Grammar primary school marketed as development opportunity
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is marketing the former Ayr Grammar primary school and detached schoolhouse for sale as a development opportunity.
Acting on the instructions of...
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre make appointment for new role
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has appointed Ross Cairns as its business relationship manager for the north of Scotland area.
Described as an innovation and...
Plans approved for Gartcosh shared community hub
PROPOSALS for the creation of a shared community hub in Gartcosh have been granted planning approval.
The project will combine the existing Gartcosh Primary School...
Work begins on transformation of former Motherwell Town Hall into flats
CLARK Contracts has commenced work on the transformation of the former Motherwell Town Hall into 20 modern council homes.
The refurbishment will involve the partial...
SELECT warns of dangers of short training courses in electrical skills
SELECT has repeated its warning of the danger to public safety from organisations offering to train people in electrical skills in just a few...
Glenlivet Distillery road-bridge ready for crossing
THE Glenlivet Distillery road-bridge in Speyside is now ready for crossing, according to the engineers behind the design and build of the structure.
Robertson Civil Engineering, who...
Dura Products appoints new business development manager
DURA Products has appointed Andy Robinson to the newly created role of business development manager.
His key focus will be to promote the firm's range...
Locally sourced ‘rock armour’ used on £116m Levenmouth line
WORK is underway on the £116 million Levenmouth rail project to protect the future railway from the impact of the adjacent river.
Network Rail said...
Housebuilder supports Loanhead Gala celebrations
LOANHEAD Children's Gala Day has welcomed a £500 donation from Dandara Scotland.
The money will be used to sponsor an afternoon of entertainment on Sunday...
SSEN and Springfield announce partnership to build 293 homes in north of Scotland
SSEN Transmission has announced a partnership with Springfield Group to deliver 293 new homes across six sites in the Highlands, Moray, and Aberdeenshire.
The deal...
Workers can breathe easier thanks to CDP
A new initiative has been launched in the fight to tackle health problems associated with construction workers breathing in dust.
Supported by the Health and...
Rocket launch platform gets police escort to test site
THE first rocket launch platform to be built in the UK in over 50 years has made an 80-mile journey from Peterhead to Kinloss...
Architectural practice strengthens senior team with two new directors
MILL Architects has appointed two new directors to strengthen the existing management team.
Jo Parry-Geddes, RIAS advanced accredited conservation architect, and Darren Albury, who heads...
Network Rail reveals ‘great support’ for East Linton railway station plans
NETWORK Rail has said there is 'great local support' for its plans to bring a railway station to East Linton.
It comes following a virtual...
Anderson Bell + Christie to host workshop on Housing for Varying Needs proposals
ANDERSON Bell + Christie is set to host a free workshop designed to help housing associations and registered social landlords (RSLs) develop their consultation...
Engineers continue to assess damage at fire-ravished Troon Station
SPECIAL props are being used to support beams at Troon Station after it was badly damaged by a fire on Saturday (July 17).
Engineers are...
AECC energy centre project heating up
WORK is gathering pace at the energy centre at the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
As thousands of people gather in the city to attend...
Procurement body confirms rotation of committee members
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance has announced the rotation of its committee members for the 2025 term.
The updated team is tipped to bring new perspectives...
