Scotland’s new £33m rail engineering depot creates 25 jobs
A new purpose-built rail engineering depot in Cadder has already created 25 new jobs, following its official opening in December.
Located between Bishopbriggs and Lenzie...
Size of proposed Berwick Bank Wind Farm to be reduced by 20%
SSE Renewables has confirmed its plans to reduce the overall area for its proposed Berwick Bank Wind Farm by around 20%.
It comes as it...
Borders mill manufactures natural fibre construction insulation
THE UK’s first dedicated natural fibre insulation mill, based in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, is now up and running.
Following years of research and...
North Glasgow properties benefit from upgraded windows and doors from CCG
35 north Glasgow properties owned by Queens Cross Housing Association (QCHA) have benefited from new 'high-performing' windows and doors following a supply and fit...
Balfour Beatty to create almost 600 new roles for young people across the UK
BALFOUR Beatty has announced its intention to increase the number of apprentices, graduates and trainees by around 60% compared to its 2021 intake.
The contractor's...
East Kilbride construction consulting group set for US expansion
EAST Kilbride-headquartered construction consulting group Soben is expanding its operations into America.
The company’s new US base will be in Chicago, with the newly hired...
Concerns remain over ‘downward trend’ in Scottish housing starts despite rise in completions
TRADE body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has revealed its concerns regarding the 'downward trend' in Scottish housing starts are not abating, despite the release...
Schools joy
BAM Construction has joined in celebrations at two turf cutting ceremonies heralding the start of works for two new primary schools to be built...
Building firms look to net funds for charity
BUSINESSES from across Scotland's built environment are joining forces this week to raise money for charity.
Edinburgh-based all trades insurance reinstatement specialist INSUREPAIR and Shepherd...
Altrad RMD Kwikform launches ‘revolutionary’ Tubeshor ATC
TEMPORARY works specialist Altrad RMD Kwikform has launched a new solution designed to reduce the effects of thermal loading - the Tubeshor Active Thermal...
HFD acquires industrial unit in £4.5m deal
COMMERCIAL property specialist HFD has acquired 4 Bell Drive – an industrial building at Hamilton International Park – in a deal valued at £4.5...
Built environment sector at ‘tipping point’ for skills capacity in face of net zero...
A new report has claimed the UK's net zero ambitions are being hindered by an acute skills shortage that hampers the design, development, supply, installation,...
Aberdein Considine colleagues smash fundraising target in just four months
CANCER and haemotology charity Friends of ANCHOR has said it was 'blown away' by the fundraising efforts of Aberdein Considine employees after the firm...
Housebuilder’s support will help light up East Linton this festive season
A £1,000 donation from housebuilder Stewart Milne Homes will be used towards the purchase of Christmas lights for the local community in East Linton.
Ahead...
New Stirling student accommodation facility on course to open this year
A new 159-bed student accommodation project is underway in Stirling.
Maven Capital Partners is behind plans for the development, which will be Maven’s 12th purpose-built student accommodation...
Refurbishment complete at major Glasgow office building
A new Glasgow city centre office building called Framework has been launched following a major refurbishment project.
The building provides 36,460 sq ft of office...
Deanestor fits out 125 rooms at new £18m Prestwick campus
DUNFERMLINE-based Deanestor has highlighted its role in fitting out a new £18 million primary school campus in South Ayrshire.
The new Prestwick North Education Campus...
Barr Construction to host carbon footprint seminar
SMEs can have disproportionately big feet in terms of their carbon footprint. This is the message being delivered at a free seminar for Glasgow...
Scottish Government outlines low carbon heat plans
THE Scottish Government has revealed its strategy to cut carbon in the nation's heat system.
The Heat Policy Statement (HPS) sets out its approach to working towards decarbonising...
Restoration company’s masterplan for Glasgow’s east end comes to fruition
THE recent announcement that Clyde Gateway is planning a £500 million innovation masterplan for Glasgow's east end has been welcomed by Bill Roddie, who...
