New homes to be built at former Scottish Power site
A new community is to be built on the site of the former Scottish Power headquarters in Cathcart, Glasgow.
Barratt Homes has started work on...
Critical work in replacing Balliemore Bridge carried out
THE next stage in a critical project to replace Balliemore Bridge in Cowal has been carried out.
The original crossing was demolished following its partial...
Proposed extension of Highland wind farm edges closer
THE proposed extension to Bhlaraidh Wind Farm has taken a 'significant' step towards receiving consent, after receiving no objections from The Highland Council.
SSE Renewables...
Milestone for Aberdeen as Union Street Central works commence
ABERDEEN council chiefs have celebrated the start of works to upgrade a section of the city's main thoroughfare of Union Street – the biggest...
Innovation centre sets out new direction to progress built environment transformation
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation, formerly Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, has announced a new focus prioritising the sector's transition to zero carbon and improving...
Removal of old tracks begins on Levenmouth rail project
WORK is underway to remove old track and redundant infrastructure as part of the project to bring rail travel back to Levenmouth for the...
Scottish Government looks to ‘fast-track’ net zero infrastructure
THE Scottish Government has announced the first projects to benefit from its programme aimed at driving investment in low carbon infrastructure.
Coming from five different...
Construction contracts stats shows ‘improvement’ in conditions
THE total value of UK construction contract awards in June was £2.2 billion based on a three-month rolling average, signalling an 'improvement' in conditions.
The...
New East Lothian Community Hospital work complete
NHS Lothian and East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have been given the keys for the remainder of the newly completed East Lothian...
Engineering services provider appoints new academy lead
MULTI-disciplinary engineering services provider, Edwin James Group, has appointed Geoff Bruce to head up the EJ Academy.
The newly created role is part of the...
Giffnock railway station set for £1.2m platform renewal project
NETWORK Rail is set to begin a £1.2 million project to renew Platform 1 at Giffnock railway station.
The project will see the replacement of...
Gilson Gray expands into the Borders with Galashiels appointment
LEGAL firm Gilson Gray has expanded into the Scottish Borders after appointing Sharon Aris to a new hub office in Galashiels.
Sharon brings over...
Property Care Association appoints new CEO
THE Property Care Association (PCA) has appointed Sarah Garry as its new CEO.
Sarah succeeds departing CEO Steve Hodgson with a remit is to build...
Construction products specialist publishes EPDs for entire range
PAVING and walling manufacturer Tobermore has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for the firm's entire product range.
An EPD is a document that lays out...
Major retailers added to Dunbar development plans
TWO major retailers have been announced for DunBear Park in Dunbar.
Detailed planning applications have been submitted to East Lothian Council for Lidl and B&M...
Housing crisis felt more acutely in Aberdeen due to RAAC says council
ABERDEEN councillors have agreed a cross-party emergency motion on tackling the city’s housing emergency.
The motion calls for the creation of a housing emergency action...
Up to 50 jobs to be created as decommissioning facility secures major contract
CESSCON Decom has launched its new decommissioning facility at Energy Park Fife in a move which Fife Council said will create up to 50...
Highlands set for £9m worth of rail upgrades
ENGINEERS are to carry out £9 million worth of upgrades and repairs to Inverness Railway Station and the Kyle railway line later this year.
The...
Boots on the ground to stop clicks online
CONSTRUCTION bosses have been urged to take steps to prevent the growing trend of unauthorised people sneaking onto sites to take footage of themselves...
Construction firm donates ‘sleigh-full’ of gifts to Ukrainian kids living on Glasgow cruise ship
THE JR Group has provided Ukrainian refugees living on a cruise ship docked in Glasgow with vital supplies to support them during the festive...
