New contract wins help Carillion meet expectations
CARILLION has reported a 21% rise in revenue to £2.258.6 million for the six months ended 30 June 2015, reflecting the "exceptional" volume of...
New appointments as Scottish structures team continues growth
GLOBAL professional services consultancy WSP has appointed Glasgow-based Pete Dunbar to a new position of deputy operations director for its UK structures arm, as the business...
Scotland to host ‘Solar Independence Day’ events
LOCATIONS across the UK will be opening their doors to the public this weekend to celebrate solar energy and showcase its potential.
As part of the...
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...
Iconic Edinburgh landmark to be restored to its former glory
RESTORATION work is set to start on the 32 metre-high Nelson Monument, which has graced the Edinburgh skyline for more than two centuries.
The monument...
Dandara supports local communities with bee hotel donations
DANDARA has donated bee hotels to a range of learning institutes and clubs close to a number of its developments.
The move comes in celebration...
ESG tech specialist relocates to landmark EastWorks development
ENVIRONMENTAL Social Governance (ESG) technology specialist Utopi has been confirmed as the first tenant at the newly completed EastWorks in Dalmarnock.
The company is relocating...
‘Urgent’ action needed to save Scotland’s infrastructure
NEW research from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland has revealed 'urgent action' is required to prevent climate change doing more damage to the...
Capital residents urged to have their say on heat decarbonisation plans
TIME is running out for Edinburgh residents to have a say on plans to decarbonise the heat supply of buildings and improve energy efficiency...
Contractor delivers new homes as part of first Scottish Borders project
THE JR Group has handed over 12 new homes at the Fairhurst Drive development in Hawick, on behalf of Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA)
The...
RIAS calls for ‘fundamental reform’ of Scotland’s construction procurement approach
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s recent consultation on raising tender threshold values under the Procurement Reform...
Forres engineering and construction firm to expand premises
A Forres engineering and construction firm is to expand its premises in a £2.5 million investment over the next three years.
AJ Engineering is to...
Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge hopes dashed as estimated cost revealed
THE idea of constructing a fixed transport link between Scotland and Northern Ireland looks to be dead in the water after a review concluded...
Ayrshire business to embark on air source heat pumps programme
AN Ayr-based heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning business has revealed it is launching a drive to 'urgently' supply domestic premises with carbon-reducing air...
Warmworks looks to make an impact at Futurebuild 2025
Warmworks has confirmed plans to exhibit at Futurebuild 2025, the built environment’s event dedicated to driving innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.
Since launching in 2015, Warmworks...
Top construction trainees gear up for SkillBuild final
80 of the top construction trainees from across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland are gearing up for the SkillBuild National Final 2023.
More than...
Housebuilder’s donation provides welcome boost for East Lothian mental health charity
CRUDEN Homes has shown its support for a local mental health charity with a £500 donation.
The Destiny Project aims to promote the health and...
Housebuilder’s donation to allow charity to offer regular activities for community
A Loanhead-based volunteer group has welcomed a generous donation from Dandara East Scotland which will allow local school pupils to develop new skills at...
Retrofit project gives Scone homes a new lease of life
AN £860,000 project in Scone, Perthshire, has transformed 25 homes that were previously at risk of demolition, to make them warmer and cheaper to...
Procast Group expands English presence with £12.5m retrofit project
HAMILTON-based contractor Procast Group is continuing to expand its presence south of the border after starting work on the second wave of a £12.5...
