Cruden site manager to tackle community projects in Rwanda
A Cruden Homes site manager and a team of volunteers are set to travel to Rwanda to assist in community projects.
Phil Purves balances his day job of managing housing...
Borders museum gets off to a racing start
MORE than 10,000 visitors have already passed through a new museum dedicated to Formula 1 legend Jim Clark in Duns in the Scottish Borders....
Artist’s work displayed at site entrance following inspiration from project
AN artist inspired by the construction of a hospital in Skye has produced a series of drawings which are now being displayed at the...
AI could use energy data to identify medical emergencies in homes
A new AI-powered device could help identify when older or vulnerable people living alone may need immediate medical support.
Developed by CENSIS, the University of...
267 Glasgow homes to benefit from external wall insulation project
HAMILTON-based Procast Group has started work on a £5 million project to install external wall insulation across 267 flats managed by Calvay Housing Association.
This...
Independent experts to assist Scottish Hospitals Inquiry investigations
AN expert panel has been appointed by the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry to gather evidence and carry out further investigations at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital...
Project to boost heat pump take-up secures £450,000 in new funding
A project proposed by the future networks team at SSEN to develop new ways of accelerating and widening the roll-out of heat pumps has...
Lack of office space drives Glasgow demand for ‘high quality’ refurbishments
REFURBISHMENT rents could outstrip rents on new-builds in Glasgow next year, with the city at 'tipping point' due to a lack of new office...
Balfour Beatty appoints CEO of infrastructure investments business
BALFOUR Beatty has confirmed the appointment of Gavin Russell as CEO of its infrastructure investments business.
He will have responsibility for the company’s £1.1 billion...
Rising construction costs puts build of ‘iconic’ Falkirk bridge in doubt
PLANS to construct a four-platform aerial walkway over Falkirk's Westfield roundabout could be set to be scrapped due to rising construction costs.
Plans for the...
Housebuilder donates potentially life-saving defibrillator in Winchburgh
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has donated a public access defibrillator (PAD) to Winchburgh Community Growing Group, which will be accessible 24 hours a day...
Knight Property Group completes sale of refurbished Uddingston industrial unit
KNIGHT Property Group has announced it has completed the acquisition, refurbishment, leasing, and ultimate sale of a 46,858 sq ft industrial unit at Tannochside...
Webinar to explore delivery of socio-economic benefits through mass transit projects
ENGINEERING consultancy Egis has partnered with transport infrastructure platform, Interchange, to host a free webinar aimed at exploring how decision makers can rethink planning...
Hamilton set to welcome 50 new affordable homes
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has reached an agreement with South Lanarkshire Council to build 50 new affordable homes at its Oakwood Grove development in...
531-bed Glasgow city centre student complex poised for approval
PLANS for a 531-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Glasgow City Centre look set to be approved.
Glasgow City Council has ‘minded to grant’...
Berwickshire set for solar powered housing
EDISON Energy is playing a lead role in Europe’s largest ever crowd funded solar energy project.
In partnership with Oakapple Renewable Energy, the Glasgow based company...
Len Bunton appointed chair of Conflict Avoidance Coalition steering group
THE Conflict Avoidance Coalition (CAC) has appointed experienced construction consultant Len Bunton as the new chair of its steering group.
Len is dedicated to advancing...
Edinburgh painting and decorating firm launches recruitment drive to meet demand
TRINITY Decorating Services, the Edinburgh-based painting and decorating company, has announced plans to double its workforce to meet growing demand.
The firm has launched a...
AG appoints new specification consultant for Scotland
SPECIALIST paving and building products company, AG, has announced the appointment of Martyn Fleming as specification consultant for Scotland.
Martyn has worked within the construction industry...
Construction choir hits the right note in Glasgow
BUILDING Harmony – a new networking choir designed to help construction professionals de-stress and get to know one another – struck a chord with...
