Scottish firm on ‘cusp of historic moment’ as it unveils micro-launcher rocket
OBREX has unveiled the first full-scale prototype of the Prime orbital space rocket on its dedicated launch pad publicly for the first time.
Designed to...
Glasgow tall buildings guidance to mark ‘significant change’ in approach
GLASGOW City Council has announced that a new policy regarding the design of tall buildings has been agreed.
The Tall Buildings Design Guide sets out...
Construction work underway at two East Lothian high schools
CONSTRUCTION work has commenced at two secondary schools in East Lothian as part of extension and reconfiguration projects.
Graham Construction Ltd is leading work at...
Muir completes £6 million vehicle showroom project at Hillington Park
A £6 million project to develop a new vehicle showroom and service facilities for TrustFord has been completed at Hillington Park.
The 29,000 sq ft...
Moray firms offered free on-site Covid testing
MORAY businesses are being offered free on-site testing for staff without Covid-19 symptoms, as part of a north of Scotland-wide increased testing programme.
The offer...
CMS honoured for commitment to young people
CMS Window Systems has won an award for its commitment to providing opportunities to young people and helping address the sector's skills gap.
The firm...
Glasgow business named UK’s most inspiring employer
GLASGOW-based City Building is celebrating being named Most Inspiring UK employer at The Inspire Awards.
The awards are open to construction, engineering and housing organisations,...
BRE Expands Scottish Director Role
BRE (Building Research Establishment), the independent research, knowledge and advice organisation for the built environment sector, has extended the role of Rufus Logan, Director...
£65 million manufacturing institute to be based in Renfrewshire
RENFREWSHIRE will be the location for a new £65 million ‘Factory for the Future’, it has been revealed.
Work to build the National Manufacturing Institute...
Girvan leisure centre delivered ahead of schedule
HUB South West has handed over a new £5.4 million community leisure centre in Girvan.
The Quay Zone was completed ahead of schedule, and will be operated by South...
Housebuilder helps Scottish schoolchildren to get home safe
TO mark Walk to School month, Miller Homes has revealed it is helping children across Scotland travel to and from school safely by donating...
Fife Council commits over £5m to tackle flooding
AN investment of more than £5 million is to be made over the next ten years to help tackle flooding in Fife.
It comes following...
Bespoke app in a Class of its own
A provider of traffic management solutions is said to be improving fleet safety and efficiency, thanks to a new mobile application with integrated telematics.
Advance duo fly flag for Scotland at Top 100 Influential Women in Construction Awards
TWO women from Advance Construction are set to fly the flag for Scotland in Manchester this October at the final of the National Federation...
Council supports call for everyone in Scotland to have legal right to a home
ABERDEEN City Council has refreshed its support for Shelter Scotland's campaign to have a right to a decent home enshrined in Scottish law.
The campaign...
Hub South East and Connect Modular to deliver new Livingston homes
REPRESENTATIVES from West Lothian Council recently visited the site of planned new council homes in Livingston that will include supported housing specifically for homeless...
Robertson director to help build new homes for vulnerable families in Malawi
A construction director from North Berwick is combining his passion for cycling and his job in housebuilding to head to Malawi to help build...
‘Flexibility’ of hub South East highlighted in annual report
HUB South East Scotland has hailed its achievements in the Lothians and Borders over the past 12 months despite the pandemic-related challenges.
The organisation has...
Architectural institutes unite for fire and life safety design guidance
THE architectural professional institutes of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have formed a coordinated body to ensure standardised guidance...
Balerno High refurbishment project gathers pace
A refurbishment project at Balerno High School in Edinburgh is gathering pace, with Arc-Tech providing support to main contractor Maxi Construction.
A £3.3 million contract...
