Landmark moment reached on £566m Shetland wind farm scheme
FIRST power has been produced at Shetland's Viking Wind Farm in a landmark moment for the £566 million project.
RJ McLeod first began construction of...
Orkney Islands Council encourages residents to make use of £1.5m initiative
ORKNEY Islands Council has highlighted the help available for local householders via the Scottish Government's HEEPS:ABS scheme.
The initiative was launched to help improve the...
Grealish tops list of footballer’s hometown property purchase power chart
NEW research has revealed how many hometown properties some of the best paid English Premier League footballers could afford to buy with their annual...
Roof tile manufacturer embarks on weighty charity challenge
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has embarked on a sponsored weight loss as the firm's first charity challenge of 2023.
Taking place between...
Plans unveiled for build of Scotland’s largest renewable energy hub
PLANS have been unveiled for the build of Scotland's largest and 'best located' renewable energy hub.
Forth Ports is behind the £40 million proposal for...
Barratt to open 14 new Scottish sites this year
BARRATT Developments has confirmed plans to open 14 new sites creating 2,316 new homes across Scotland this year.
The housebuilder also revealed it will continue...
Ceilings manufacturer launches new acoustic calculator
AN online acoustic calculator that helps architects and other specifiers check ceiling product performance against acoustic standards in three steps has been launched by...
Aberdeenshire firm in court after apprentice hit by pressurised hose
AN Aberdeenshire firm has been prosecuted after a young apprentice was injured when he was struck on the back by a pressurised hose.
The then...
Bellway launches new division to service east of Scotland
HOUSEBUILDER Bellway has launched a new division in the east of Scotland, which aims to help meet demand for new homes in the area.
Bellway...
Schools programme helps bring housebuilding careers to life
CALA Homes has created a curriculum-based schools programme for children aged 7-11 to help cultivate early talent and transform the perception of housebuilding careers.
‘Land...
Hilton to open 200-room hotel at new AECC
Aberdeen City Council and Hilton Worldwide have signed a franchise licence agreement to open a 200-room hotel at the new AECC.
Hilton Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference...
Much-needed Dundee homes near completion
300 new homes are nearing completion in Dundee as part of the local council's plans to replace outdated properties.
The development in Mill ‘O’ Mains has...
Robertson and supply chain partners deliver new sensory area at Perth respite facility
ROBERTSON Construction Tayside and its supply chain have undertaken a project to transform part of a Perth and Kinross Council facility for children and...
Quality workmanship is key in renewables drive
A former joiner who made the career pivot into renewables four years ago is celebrating after his Glasgow-headquartered green energy company earned a tranche...
NHS agrees £40 million deal for two new hospitals
BALFOUR Beatty is to build two new hospitals in the north of Scotland, after NHS Highland signed a £40 million contract with hub North...
High-tech golf experience set to tee off following ‘complex’ site works
A new high-tech golfing experience is set to open in Rutherglen on Friday 16 December following the completion of core civil and structural services...
Green transition presents opportunity for job creation and economic growth
By Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway, an urban regeneration company working in Dalmarnock, Bridgeton and Rutherglen.
Often we talk about the importance of...
Housebuilder’s donation boosts local causes in Aberdeen
BARRATT Developments North Scotland has donated £1,000 to Streetsport Scotland and to Bucksburn Community Council, as part of its latest Community Fund giveaway.
As the...
Rising borrowing costs and political uncertainty impact Scottish housing market
RISING borrowing costs and geopolitical uncertainty negatively impacted the Scottish housing market in March, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...
Over 500 new homes planned for South Lanarkshire
SOUTH Lanarkshire Council is to deliver over 500 new homes in its constituency as part of a £100 million investment.
The local authority said that...
