Rainton Construction secures £5.8m Argyle Street contract
RAINTON Construction (Scotland) Ltd has secured a £5.827 million contract to deliver the Argyle Street west avenue on behalf of Glasgow City Council.
The Argyle...
Housing association honoured for sustainability achievements
KINGDOM Housing Association has revealed the organisation has won a Gold Green Apple Environment Award in the Scottish campaign to find the greenest individuals,...
Big-hearted Cruden employees muck in for charity
A team representing the Cruden Group has competed a gruelling charity challenge to raise £6,000 for Bliss, an organisation which provides support for premature...
Miller Homes in the family way
MILLER Homes has revealed a new opportunity for growing families with the release of affordable homes at the Glendevon Gate development in Winchburgh.
The Munro, a...
Ospreys return to SSEN Transmission site for 13th consecutive year
THE much loved ospreys, Harry and Flora, have once again returned to their purpose-built nesting platform near SSEN Transmission's Alyth substation.
Marking an impressive 13th...
Update given on progress of £14.3m ferry terminal redevelopment
THE £14.3 million redevelopment of Tarbert Ferry Terimnal on the Isle of Harris is making good progress following a 12-week construction shut down caused...
Agency cash for building repairs
TWO mills, a suspension bridge and the country’s oldest working theatre are among the latest recipients of Historic Scotland’s building repair grants.
Six historic sites...
Damage being assessed following blaze at Troon Station
NETWORK Rail is assessing the full extent of structural damage following a 'serious' fire at Troon Station on July 17.
The blaze caused 'extensive' damage...
Three quarters of construction workers would welcome on-site drug testing
THE team at business insurance website www.constructaquote.com has investigated random drug testing on construction sites.
Their research follows a recent legal case won by a bus...
Green light for refurbishment of Calton Square office building
A planning application for the refurbishment of the Calton Square office building, currently home to Baillie Gifford, has been approved, subject to conditions by...
Housebuilder engages with environmentally conscious primary school pupils
EMPLOYEES from Springfield Properties recently visited pupils at Deans South Primary as the pupils learn about protecting the environment.
The 9–11-year-old primary 6 and 7s...
Landscaping investment to help new Aberdeen community flourish
AN investment in landscaping is poised to connect two woods at the new community of Countesswells, Aberdeen.
Work on new pathways which will connect Countesswells...
Robertson strikes gold at Considerate Constructors Scheme Awards
Robertson is celebrating after taking home an impressive eight awards at the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards.
All of the eight Robertson sites...
PermaRoof strengthens Scottish presence with project completion
PERMAROOF Commercial has completed a project in East Lothian on a roof originally built in the 1970s.
Using a total of 250 sqm of the...
Firm unveils ‘world-leading’ underwater innovation to be made in Scotland
AKER Offshore Wind has unveiled plans to utilise its offshore wind underwater substation as part of its bids for major offshore wind farms.
The firm...
Transformation of 19th century Fife flax mill to create 130 jobs in £10m project
FUNDING from the Levenmouth reconnected programme has provided a 'huge boost' to plans to breathe new life into one of Scotland's last remaining flax...
New Kirkcaldy affordable homes development launches
TENANTS have started to move into Fife Housing Group’s new development of 49 affordable homes in the Glen Albyn area of Kirkcaldy.
Delivered in partnership...
Relaxation of Covid restrictions sees CICV Forum release new health and safety video
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has released a new video to keep workers safe as Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed.
The 90-second animation follows a...
Pipe band bags support from local housebuilder
THE Tynecastle Youth Community Pipe Band in Edinburgh has welcomed a £250 donation from housebuilder Dandara East Scotland.
The cash will be used to help...
Things fall into place thanks to safety collaboration
SCOTTISH Water is pushing the bar in ‘work at height’ safety with the development of a new fall protection system to safeguard staff and...
