Inverkip project set to pave the way for major redevelopment of site
WORK is underway on a £4 million road improvement project on the A78 at Inverkip to pave the way for 650 homes and over...
New role created at Mactaggart & Mickel
MACTAGGART & Mickel has appointed a group head of construction.
The housebuilder has promoted Jamie McLean to the newly created position, with the role being...
Joined-up approach can help construction industry achieve green goals
A structural engineer and Passivhaus specialist has called for a ‘clear direction’ around the construction industry’s approach to sustainability.
Jamie Paterson, senior engineer at Will...
Energy Transition Zone helps power Aberdeen industrial property take-up
NEW research has revealed Aberdeen’s Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) accounted for 35% of the city’s take-up from industrial occupiers last year, helping to deliver...
Medicine Manufacturing Innovation Centre to participate in UK Open Doors Week
TILBURY Douglas is opening the doors of the Medicine Manufacturing Innovation Centre site as part of UK Open Doors Week between the 4th and...
Steel milestone for £124 million Aberdeen school build
STEEL is being erected on site as Robertson Group marks a major milestone in its build of the new Hazlehead Academy Campus in Aberdeen.
Around...
Traditional construction methods chosen for mixed-use Gorbals project
CCG has announced it is making "strong progress" at a new mixed-use development for New Gorbals Housing Association in Glasgow.
The residential and office scheme,...
CICV voices fears over introduction of new UK Conformity Assessed mark
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) is urging the Scottish Government to intervene and help address concerns raised by construction firms over the introduction...
Inverness event to offer guidance on traditional buildings
A free event is taking place in Inverness designed to provide advice and guidance on looking after traditional buildings.
The Inverness Townscape Heritage Project (ITHP) and...
Housebuilder hails new bank partnership offering ‘green mortgages’
BARRATT Developments Scotland has revealed the business is 'well on its way' to meeting top energy efficiency standards set out by the Scottish Government.
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Harley Haddow appoints national director of civil engineering
HARLEY Haddow has announced the appointment of David Campbell as national director of civil engineering.
With 30 years of experience - which includes two 11-year...
Edinburgh-based all-trades start-up set for £1m turnover in first six months
EDINBURGH-based Emergency Repair, an all-trades national emergency repairs company, is on track to record a turnover of £1 million in its first six months...
Historic Aberdeen fountain to be sensitively restored
A £130,000 project to restore an A-listed Aberdeen fountain is being delivered by the city council and community partners.
The works will include the repair...
Investment of £36.8bn could see Glasgow achieve 80% carbon emissions reduction by 2030
GLASGOW could achieve an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 with an investment of £36.8 billion, the city's council has said.
The figure comes...
Buchan Offshore Wind ramps up expansion plans with Glasgow office move
CBRE has advised Buchan Offshore Wind on its relocation to 3,733 sq. ft. of new office space at Ediston’s refurbished 70 Wellington Street in...
Mental health programme ‘surpasses expectations’
BUILDING Mental Health, the CITB and the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity have published a report detailing the social value of their initiative to train...
Morgan Sindall completes student accommodation makeover in Glasgow
MORGAN Sindall Construction has completed its first project on the University of Glasgow’s capital projects framework, which involved the complete refurbishment of Maclay Residences.
The...
Smaller building firms report downturn in workloads
NEW research has revealed small building companies are reporting falling workloads, material costs going up, and a shortage of available workers.
The findings were highlighted...
Construction expertise sought to help shape future of housing for older people
A provider of housing and care for older people is looking for construction expertise as it launches a recruitment campaign for new board members...
Edinburgh firm to help shape future of Britain’s railways
AN Edinburgh-based architectural practice has won a competition to shape Britain's future railways.
Network Rail and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced 7N...
