Leader of the Highland Council, Raymond Bremner, and SSEN Transmission’s Director of Offshore Delivery, Sandy Mactaggart

SSEN Transmission pledges to award £1.8 billion worth of contracts to Highland firms

SSEN Transmission has committed to awarding an anticipated £1.8 billion worth of contracts to Highland firms, after becoming the first company to sign up...
Andrew Yule on site with University of Glasgow students, showing them around the Lorne Hotel in Glasgow

Will Rudd appoints new director at Glasgow practice

CIVIL, structural and conservation engineering firm Will Rudd has promoted Andrew Yule to the role of director. Andrew has worked in the Glasgow practice for...

Green light for £16.5m regeneration of Glasgow’s Drumchapel

GLASGOW councillors have given the final green light for the £16.5 million regeneration of Drumchapel. The funding will help deliver new housing in the area...

Value of apprenticeships highlighted at new Fife College campus

SCOTLAND'S minister for higher and further education, Graeme Dey MSP, kicked off Scottish Apprenticeship Week at Fife College’s new Dunfermline Campus. The minister met apprentices...
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Sir Tom in landmark Hub opening in Coatbridge

SIR Tom Farmer and the Provost of North Lanarkshire, James Robertson, officially opened the doors to the eagerly-awaited Community Hub at Calderwood Village. Key...
Sky VIP lounge, OVO Hydro

Contractor delivers ‘iconic addition’ to OVO Hydro

PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts has completed a third project within the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, which has allowed the formation of the new Sky VIP...
Fergus Aitchison

Glasgow-headquartered civil engineering consultancy names new MD

GLASGOW-headquartered civil engineering consultancy MHB Consultants has appointed Fergus Aitchison as its new MD. Founder Hendrie Barbour will subsequently move into the role of chairman...
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Scottish budget: builders react to ‘shocking’ cuts to housing and planning

TRADE body Homes for Scotland has described the level of cuts seen across the Affordable Housing Supply Programme and the planning system as 'quite...

Jedburgh youngsters get a taste of construction with traditional skills ‘mini masterclasses’

A traditional building skills demonstration has been delivered for young people at Jedburgh Grammar Campus, one of the final elements of the five-year Jedburgh...
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Glasgow launches consultation on tall buildings

A consultation has been launched on tall buildings in Glasgow. Running until September 30, Glasgow City Council said the consultation will help to shape...

Morrison appointed to water frameworks

MORRISON Construction has been appointed to three frameworks for Scottish Water Horizons, the commercial arm of Scottish Water. The contractor said the estimated value of...

Housebuilder makes senior hire as part of plans to ‘redefine’ home buying process

A Livingston-based housebuilder has revealed how it is putting customer experience and sustainability 'at the forefront' of its business after creating a new role...

Iconic Greenock fountain to undergo restoration work

AN iconic fountain in Greenock town centre, which was gifted to the town in 1880, is being removed for restoration works. Contractors have started dismantling...
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Lovell backs Midlothian charities

LOVELL Partnerships has donated its building expertise to support two charities that serve Midlothian communities while it builds 39 new homes for Melville Housing...

MULTI elevator system set for lift-off

THYSSENKRUPP have developed the world’s first rope-free elevator system. Placing linear motors in elevator cabins, ThyssenKrupp are transforming conventional elevators into modern, vertical metro systems. MULTI...
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Dundee’s economy boosted by construction projects

CONSTRUCTION projects are continuing to benefit Dundee's economy, the city's local authority has said. Councillors are set to meet on November 20 to hear that...

Writing on the wall for students

MORE than 80 masonry students gained qualifications at the Scottish Lime Centre Trust (SLCT) whilst restoring Belleisle Park walled garden as part of college...

Enabling works start ahead of £31.5m Bishopbriggs school build

ENABLING works are underway ahead of the £31.5 million build of Balmuildy Primary School in Bishopbriggs. Morgan Sindall Construction is due to commence the build...
Michelle Quadrelli, MD of Scott and Fyfe

Tayport textiles business hails ‘outstanding’ results despite challenging market

A Tayport-based textiles company has announced a year of 'strong results and outstanding performance' despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and rising costs. Scott and Fyfe started...

Karate dojo to be built inside railway station in £500,000 project

WORK has commenced on a £500,000 project to convert an unused space at Saltcoats railway station into a 'training station' for a local karate...