Swiss specialist to aid in Cairngorm funicular railway’s reopening
A team of engineers from Swiss funicular specialist Garaventa is to carry out 'rigorous' mechanical safety testing and trial operations on the Cairngorm funicular...
Tributes paid to inspirational architect
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has notified its members and friends of the death of Professor Andrew (Andy) MacMillan.
Andy died suddenly on...
Help for otters as Scottish Water completes upgrade
A number of otters had to be relocated as part of Scottish Water's upgrade to the waste water infrastructure in the Cathcart area of Glasgow....
Robertson and SEPA launch free environmental training toolkit
ROBERTSON and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have launched a toolkit to help Scotland's construction sector meet its legal environmental obligations and build...
Barrhead contractor to deliver £5m East Ayrshire upgrades programme
BARRHEAD-based contractor A.C. Whyte has announced it will deliver a £5 million programme to upgrade more than 490 East Ayrshire homes by September 2021.
East...
CMA raises ‘concerns’ over Breedon and Cemex deal
THE Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) announced it has found that Breedon’s purchase of certain Cemex assets 'raises competition concerns' in the supply of...
Green light for build of 256 low-carbon homes in Edinburgh
PLANNING approval has been granted for Artisan Real Estate's build of 256 low-carbon homes at commercial space on Edinburgh's Ferry Road.
Artisan Real Estate, together...
Plans unveiled for £54m Highland schools investment
FIVE schools could be set for up to £54 million of improvement works under new proposals unveiled by the Highland Council.
The local authority said...
Muir completes delivery of timber kits for new Falkirk homes
MUIR Timber Systems has delivered timber kits for 17 affordable homes in Westquarter, Falkirk, in collaboration with Glenesk Homes.
The completion of the project marks...
Stonemason learns new trade via Modern Apprenticeship
A stonemason who decided to embark on a new career after the recession hit his business is on course to become a joiner through an...
Developer shares vision for Paisley Grammar site
NIXON, the preferred bidder for the sale of the former Paisley Grammar Secondary School, has been sharing its proposals for the site with local...
Housebuilder teams up with Dobbies to share tips on festive front door displays
BARRATT Developments Scotland has teamed up with Dobbies Garden Centres to share tips and insights on how to dress your front door this Christmas,...
Evolution of ‘warrior ideology’ shown in Perth construction find
ARCHAEOLOGISTS from the University of Aberdeen have recreated images of a figure found on a Pictish stone discovered during the construction of the A9/A85...
Manufacturer sees ‘high demand’ for Lothian roof tile
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced that the Lothian concrete thinner leading-edge roof tile from the firm's Natural Range, has become one of its most...
CECA Scotland launches new strategy to tackle civil engineering labour shortage
CECA Scotland has launched a new strategy to tackle the civil engineering labour shortage and attract new talent to strengthen the sector's workforce for...
Concrete mattress provider is awake to marine environment considerations
A senior engineer at a global marine construction firm, which has operated in the likes of the Indian Ocean and Antarctic, has told Project...
Dunfermline Skatepark set for ‘much-needed’ £300,000 upgrade
DUNFERMLINE Skatepark is to get a 'much-needed' makeover more than 20 years after opening.
Bendcrete Skateparks will carry out the £300,000 upgrade on behalf of...
Build of National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub enters final phase
A steel signing event has marked the beginning of the final phase of construction of the National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub (NATIH) at...
Home working in the construction industry: what does the future hold?
MANY office-based construction industry workers have been carrying out their duties remotely for almost six months now due to Covid-19.
While some construction tasks cannot...
Organisers predict sell-out Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Shows
ORGANISERS of the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show have predicted sell-out events in both Glasgow and Edinburgh this year.
The exhibitions for self-builders, home renovators...
