Investor demand for commercial property in Scotland declines
OCCUPIER demand in Scotland's commercial property market remained 'flat' through Q3 2023, new research has revealed.
The findings were highlighted in the latest Royal Institution...
SSEN reconnects over 90,000 households following Storm Éowyn
SSEN is now reconnecting the 900 customers who lost power during Storm Éowyn after aiding more than 90,000 since Friday.
Hundreds of engineers are on...
Modular building specialist delivers Ayr carbon neutral nursery project
MODULAR building specialist Portakabin (Scotland) has completed a carbon neutral nursery project in Ayr.
The firm was awarded the South Ayrshire Council project just before...
Scottish construction firms set gold standard for employee development
OGILVIE Construction and Pacific Building are among the firms celebrating being awarded gold membership of the 5% Club, the organisation that works with employers...
Project management team appointed for new Fife College campus
GARDINER & Theobald has been appointed to project manage the Fife College element of the Dunfermline Learning Campus.
The relocation of the campus to the...
Budget: Scottish Government to invest £2 billion in infrastructure initiatives
THE Scottish Government has announced it is to invest 'at least' £2 billion in infrastructure initiatives.
Finance secretary Kate Forbes revealed the news in the...
Build of distillery recommences following collapse of wall on site
WORK has resumed on the revised plans for the new Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk following a period of inactivity.
Ian Macleod Distillers, who are behind...
Encouraging growth in Scottish commercial property investment
INVESTMENT in Scottish commercial property rose by 35% compared to the same period last year during the first six months of 2021, new research...
Temporary works specialist honoured for health and safety achievements
MABEY Hire is celebrating after picking up its eleventh consecutive gold at the 2023 RoSPA Health & Safety Awards, resulting in winning the President’s...
Contractor provides vital support for Shettleston community groups
THE JR Group has revealed details of its support for two community groups in the heart of Glasgow's Shettleston area.
The firm, which is currently...
Work begins on construction of Crystal Rig IV wind farm
RJ McLeod has commenced work on the build of the Crystal Rig IV wind farm located south of Dunbar and north-west of Duns.
The Fred....
Scottish Water returns to dam project to find mass amounts of rubbish
SCOTTISH Water's return to work on their project to improve the environment and water in the River Kelvin has brought about a warning about...
Angel Gardens gets its wings
HAUS, a new Glasgow-based architecture and urban design practice is quickly gaining momentum following the approval of its first major planning application.
The Angel Gardens...
Highlands house designer in a wooden performance
MODIFIED wood products have been used as a “sustainable alternative” to concrete in the construction of a Highland home.
Dunsmore House has a two-storey platform...
Proposals to see private rented homes subjected to new energy efficiency standard
PRIVATE rented homes could be subjected to a Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) from 2028, the Scottish Government has said.
The proposals, published today, would...
Glasgow student accommodation scheme reaches full height
THE build of a student accommodation development on Bath Street in Glasgow city centre has topped out - reaching full height at 36 metres.
GRAHAM...
DM Hall seeks ‘substantial’ site for major drinks client
DM Hall has announced it is seeking to acquire a 90-130-acre site in Scotland’s west central belt on behalf of a major international drinks...
Turner & Townsend appointed to help drive capital’s decarbonisation plans
TURNER & Townsend has been appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council to develop its Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES).
The move is...
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre appoints new chairperson
ANDY Outram has been appointed the new chairperson of Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC).
He has worked in the construction industry for 35 years and...
APS marks 30 years of construction health and safety progress
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) recently marked its 30th anniversary with a week-long series of events, celebrating three decades of championing health and...
