Whiteburn Projects takes on principal contractor role at Caerlee Mill
WHITEBURN Projects has been appointed principal contractor at Caerlee Mill in Innerleithen, with work now underway on the £3.3 million residential project for Edinburgh-based...
Association warns of ‘surge’ in site thefts following lockdown
THERE has been a 50% surge in construction site theft since the Covid-19 lockdown, an association has warned.
The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) announced the...
Deadline extended by one week for UK Roofing Awards 2024
DUE to popular demand from busy contractors, NFRC has announced a one-week extension to the deadline for entries into the UK Roofing Awards 2024.
The...
Aberdeenshire bridge to be demolished and rebuilt in £3m project
A £3 million project is underway to demolish and reconstruct a railway bridge on Craigo Road in Marykirk.
Network Rail engineers are currently installing temporary...
Crofters to get support to improve energy efficiency of homes
SCOTLAND'S crofters are to get help with high energy costs through new grant funding to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
Crofters can apply...
Survey seeks to understand state of Scotland’s stonemasonry sector
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has announced the launch of a survey of stonemasonry in Scotland in a bid to better understand the current status...
Scotland launches £300m fund to boost communal heating system roll outs
HOMES and commercial properties across Scotland are set to benefit from a new £300 million fund supporting the development of zero emission heat networks.
The...
Richard and Starling collect Contractor award
Scottish preservation company, Richardson and Starling, was recently awarded a Contractor of the Year award.
The firm, which is part of Scottish construction sub-contractor, the...
Local politicians encouraged by Inchgreen dry dock activity
LOCAL politicians have paid a visit to Inchgreen dry dock where work on the new cruise ship berth at Greenock Ocean Terminal is nearing completion.
Stuart...
The Core opens for business
WITH the opening of ground-breaking new building The Core, Newcastle’s multi-million pound Science Central development is established as a new quarter of the city centre.
The...
Extra funding announced to boost affordable housing in Scotland
THE Scottish Government has announced that an additional £25 million of funding is being made available to support affordable housing.
The Charitable Bond programme provides...
Morrison gets to work on Inverness city centre homes
MORRISON Construction has started work on the Wyvern House development for The Highland Council and Highland Housing Alliance in Inverness city centre.
A total of...
Milestone for new Gaelic primary school
A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a new Gaelic primary school in Portree.
Pupils were joined on the site of the new Portree...
Shawfair masterplanners support poignant monument project
THE masterplanners behind the development of Shawfair, a new town south of Edinburgh incorporating the village and community of Danderhall, has announced it is...
Masterplan application submitted for ‘modern’ HMP Glasgow
A masterplan application has been submitted for the Scottish Prison Service's new HMP Glasgow prison facility.
The 'modern, fit-for-purpose' facility will act as a replacement...
Amey looks to boost career opportunities in Scotland
AMEY has revealed it is helping to tackle employment and training deficiencies in Scotland caused by the Covid-19 pandemic by providing work placements under the...
SNP and Scottish Greens deal could see 110,000 affordable homes built by 2032
THE SNP and Scottish Green Party have agreed to work together over the next five years to 'build a green economic recovery' from the...
Pitch perfect: Trinity pupils welcome new sports centre
PUPILS and staff at Trinity Academy have celebrated the opening of its new sports and outdoor centre in Bangholm, Edinburgh.
An annual open day provided...
Plans launched for build of plastic crossing at Inverness nature reserve
PROPOSALS for the creation of a £560,000 boardwalk at Merkinch Local Nature Reserve in Inverness have been launched by the Highland Council and Sustrans.
The...
Barratt highlights social and economic contribution to Scotland
BARRATT Developments has announced it delivered a £227 million boost to the UK economy over the past year.
The housebuilder, which includes Barratt Homes and David...
