Driving innovation and regeneration can help supercharge growth
By Martin Joyce, executive director of regeneration at Clyde Gateway
The economic outlook for Scotland and the wider UK appears to be improving, if only...
Project’s use of Christmas trees to protect sand dunes receives top award
A project that used recycled Christmas trees to protect sand dunes at Lossiemouth East Beach has won a national honour at the COSLA Excellence...
Thousands of new homes ‘could miss out’ on ultrafast broadband, warns Openreach
DIGITAL network operator Openreach has warned developers that thousands of new homes in Scotland ‘could miss out’ on ultrafast broadband.
Over 60 Scottish housebuilders heard...
Hunter Health Centre delivered on time and on budget
THE new £17million Hunter Health Centre in East Kilbride has been successfully completed and delivered on time and on budget to NHS Lanarkshire.
The project was...
£23 million affordable homes development completed
SPRINGFIELD Properties has completed the final handover of its £23 million affordable homes development at Muirhouse, Edinburgh.
The project - comprising 202 homes - was...
‘Landmark’ acquisition of Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks complete
MANCHESTER-based AM Sci Tech – a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings – has completed the acquisition of what has been described as 'one of the...
Ground investigation works to start on Tayinloan/Gigha ferry route
GROUND investigation and survey works are to begin on the Tayinloan/Gigha ferry route in Argyll and Bute later this month.
The work, which will be...
Glasgow set for cycle storage units to aid those living in flats
NEW on-street cycle storage shelters are to be introduced to neighbourhoods across Glasgow.
It comes as Glasgow City Council looks to address the issue of...
CBRE strengthens Aberdeen team ahead of business rates changes
REAL estate advisor CBRE has strengthened its rating team with the appointment of Jemima Seinuah at the firm's Aberdeen office.
Jemima joins after completing a...
Architect calls for feasibility study into Scotland/Northern Ireland bridge link
THE prospect of a bridge linking Scotland to Northern Ireland continues to gather momentum, with a top Scottish architect calling for a feasibility study...
Podcast discusses the challenges and rewards of apprenticeships
AN experienced lecturer and an up-and-coming learner from the same college have both talked frankly about the challenges and rewards of apprenticeships.
Andy Mackintosh and...
Goal post donation helps organisations meet community benefits goals
EILDON Housing Association and Cruden Building have donated eight new goal posts for Earlston Primary as part of a community benefits initiative.
The organisations are...
Web of intrigue: group’s new home starts to take shape
THE new eco-friendly HQ being built by Kinross-based Webster Group to house all its business interests in one location is starting to take shape,...
Richardson & Starling help preparations for Hogmanay bash
WATER damage to the basement of the famous Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle was affecting the basement and...
Fourth phase of award-winning Glasgow housing development underway
CONSTRUCTION is underway on the fourth phase of the Riverside Dalmarnock housing development in Glasgow.
The award-winning development has delivered over 400 homes across a...
Danish firm chooses Port of Montrose as location of new production facility
DANISH materials technology company Y-MatTec A/S has announced the Port of Montrose as its preferred location for a DNV-certified grout production facility in the...
Donaldson Group launches online roof truss ordering service
THE Donaldson Group is introducing a new online roof truss ordering service called Donaldson Direct.
The timber specialist said the new platform provides a 'simple...
Barratt-sponsored football event raises thousands for Archie Foundation
THE annual Battle of the Badges football tournament, sponsored by Barratt Developments, has raised £20,200 for the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital's official charity, the...
Architect and TV presenter highlights need for higher levels of Scottish housebuilding
ARCHITECT and TV presenter George Clarke has visited an Aberdeenshire development to highlight the need for higher levels of housebuilding in Scotland.
George Clarke, who...
Housebuilder shows support for East Lothian charity cyclists
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara is again backing a team of East Lothian cyclists as they prepare to tackle an 800-mile fundraising ride in support of the...
