Glasgow launches consultation on tall buildings
A consultation has been launched on tall buildings in Glasgow. Running until September 30, Glasgow City Council said the consultation will help to shape...
PSC expands into Edinburgh
PSC, a specialist electricity industry consultancy, has announced the opening of its new office in Edinburgh.
The expansion into Scotland's capital forms part of PSC’s...
Federation of Master Builders staff raise £2,340 for Ukraine
FEDERATION of Master Builders (FMB) staff have raised £2,340 in aid of emergency support for the people of Ukraine.
The funds will be donated to...
Youngsters hosted at Fife event aiming to tackle lack of planners
LOCAL authority planners recently hosted 20 young planners from Scotland at an event in Glenrothes.
As part of the Scottish Government's national planning skills commitment...
Funding package supports Edinburgh sustainable residential development
GLASGOW-based housing developer Carmichael Homes has started construction on a new 25-flat project in Edinburgh, with support from Bank of Scotland.
The firm has delivered...
Victorian wheels found during trams project to go on permanent display
A pair of Victorian-era tram cable wheels are to be put on permanent public display after being discovered during the £207.3 million trams to...
McLaughlin & Harvey launches new specialist fit-out led division
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has launched a new, dedicated, fit-out led division in response to market opportunities throughout the UK and Ireland.
The firm said that...
Local firm leads creation of new facility at Wick High School
A new facility for children with additional support needs has been created by a local firm at Wick High School.
GMR Henderson, on behalf of...
Developer to bring forward plans for creation of ‘vibrant’ Peebles site
EDINBURGH-based residential developer Whiteburn has vowed to breathe new life into March Street Mill in Peebles after purchasing it from Moorbrook Textiles Limited.
The 2.24...
Roof tiling manufacturer’s staff ‘raring’ to begin fundraising
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has revealed the local charities and good causes that are to benefit from this year's Give 4 Good project.
The firm's team has...
Cross-skill wind programme launched to support transition of technicians
FOLLOWING two successful pilots, the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), in partnership with the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE)...
Glasgow bridge set for £1 million upgrade
NETWORK Rail is to begin a £1 million project to upgrade the bridge over the railway at Dalsholm Road in the north of Glasgow.
The...
New public artwork unveiled at South Queensferry housing development
A new public artwork has been revealed at Taylor Wimpey East Scotland's Hawthorn Gardens housing development in South Queensferry.
The artwork comes as part of...
Encouraging ONS construction report welcomed
Brian McQuade, Managing Director of Kier Construction’s Scotland & north-east England business, has welcomed news about the continuing growth in the construction sector announced...
Contractor retains Gold standard for investment in young people
THE CCG Group has announced it has retained Gold standard Investors in Young People accreditation.
The contractor said youth employment and creating opportunities is a...
River restoration work delivers biodiversity benefits at Fife’s Back Burn
A 700m section of the Back Burn has been restored to follow its original course at Coul Den Reservoir, Glenrothes.
The work, which forms part...
Hundreds of Aberdeen residents to be relocated following RAAC discovery
AN independent structural engineers' report has recommended that hundreds of residents in Aberdeen's Balnagask area be relocated 'as soon as possible' after RAAC panels...
Why Scotland’s architects have designs on England’s green and pleasant land!
The Scottish architecture & design sector is strong. There’s a huge range of talent and an ability and desire to deliver projects at a...
Scottish house prices predicted to increase
SURVEYORS in Scotland anticipate that house prices will increase through the coming months, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) residential...
Macallan project scoops top industry award
THE £140 million Macallan distillery and visitor experience in Speyside has won the ‘winner of winners’ award at the Structural Timber Awards.
Main contractor Robertson was...
