‘Ground-breaking’ tool created to support design of dementia-friendly spaces
EXPERTS from the University of Stirling have created a new tool designed to help make homes, premises and public places more accessible to an...
Aggreko appoints new head of temperature control
ENERGY solutions specialist Aggreko has appointed Chris Smith as head of temperature control for the UK and Ireland.
With over 22 years of experience at...
Increasing construction costs sees Midlothian school project rise to £55.3m
RISING construction costs have led to Midlothian councillors approving an additional £10.7 million in funding for the refurbishment and extension of Penicuik High School.
The...
New images bring Paisley Arts Centre plans to life
THE first images have been released which show how Paisley’s arts centre will look following a £2.8 million transformation.
Plans include a new extension and...
Bridge film sees Scottish civil engineer shortlisted for international award
A Scottish civil engineer is celebrating after reaching the final of a global competition which challenges contestants to explain an aspect of civil engineering...
Scottish Water launches largest ever apprenticeships drive
SCOTTISH Water has announced plans to recruit 60 apprentices from across the country.
The utility company is launching its biggest ever drive for modern, technical...
Work starts on M&E services at new Garnock community hub
M&E specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) has started delivery of a services package at a new community hub in North Ayrshire.
The £4.2 million Garnock Visitor &...
Care home partnership celebrates construction delivery milestone
MORRISON Community Care Group and CCG have marked a milestone in their care home partnership after revealing that over 500 private bed spaces have...
JR Group lands Ayr town centre housing contract
THE JR Group has been appointed to construct 31 high-specification flats in Ayr on behalf of Ayrshire Housing.
The properties will be located in the...
Work continues on £200,000 project to restore 19th century wall
WORK is continuing on the restoration of a 19th century stone and lime mortar wall in Almondell & Calderwood Country Park.
The £200,000 project is...
Eric re-SELECTed as trade body president
ERIC Rae has been re-appointed president of SELECT for a second year.
The campaigning trade body for Scotland's electrotechnical sector said he will maintain his full schedule of branch involvement and...
ATS duo embark on marathon challenge to raise funds for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
STAFF from Rosyth-based Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) are participating in their first marathon this weekend to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
Director...
SDS and BE-ST confirm formal partnership to build net zero construction skills
SKILLS Development Scotland (SDS) and Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) have created a formal partnership to help build the skills required to meet...
New management team for construction research and development centre
GLASGOW-based construction and manufacturing business CCG (Scotland) Ltd has announced the appointment of a new management team at iQ Lab Ltd.
The Group’s innovative team...
Dawson Wam to lead £15.2m Campbeltown flood protection scheme
DAWSON Wam has been appointed as principal contractor on the £15.2 million Campbeltown flood protection scheme (FPS).
The firm will install new pipelines to separate...
Parc Construction to deliver upgrades to Dumfries & Galloway Council HQ
Parc Construction Ltd has been awarded a contract to deliver vital upgrade works at Dumfries & Galloway Council HQ.
The Dumfries-based buildings and civils contractor...
New College Lanarkshire graduates to compete at global skills event
TWO graduates of New College Lanarkshire have been selected to compete at WorldSkills Shanghai 2022.
Mona Nawaz and Lewis Batchelor are part of the 39-strong...
Earliest parts of HMP Barlinnie recognised as Category A-listed
PARTS of Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie have been recognised as a Category A-listed building by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).
Situated in the north east of the...
Work to ‘rejuvenate’ Glasgow’s Byres Road to begin in new year
WORK to 'rejuvenate' the quality of Byres Road is set to get underway in January, Glasgow City Council has announced.
The street is a major...
Trade body secures services of ‘tireless campaigner’ for construction industry
SELECT has appointed professor Rudi Klein to act as a consultant for the trade association.
Professor Klein recently stepped down from his role as chief...
