Canadian-based firm to design £33m aviation college in Moray
TORONTO-headquartered architectural firm NORR has been appointed to design a new £33 million Moray Aerospace, Advanced Technology and Innovation Campus (MAATIC).
The campus will be...
Allied Surveyors Scotland appoints new director of operations
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has promoted Kevin Keane FRICS to director of operations.
Kevin, who spent more than a decade at e.surv Chartered Surveyors and is...
Ex-forklift operator cashing in as property salesman
A former forklift operator has seen a change of career pay off after landing a monthly commission of £10,000 for selling property.
Myles Eddy had...
MP hears of pitched roof tile manufacturer’s expansion plans
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles recently received a visit from Alister Jack MP, the UK Government's secretary of state for Scotland.
The firm...
Fresh Kingussie Station plans launched
AN alternative planning application has been submitted by Network Rail as part of its proposals to make Kingussie Station fully accessible for passengers.
The latest...
Highland Archaeology Festival returns for 2025
THE annual Highland Archaeology Festival Conference is to be held on September 27 and 28 at the Highland Council Chamber in Inverness.
Organised by the...
Retirement housing could take pressure off a property market in crisis
By Hazel Davies, sales and marketing director of Cruden Homes
AS the UK grapples with a housing market that’s increasingly stretched at both ends, one...
Build of low-carbon power station in Peterhead could generate £470m for UK economy
A planned new low-carbon power station at SSE Thermal's Peterhead site in Aberdeenshire could generate £470 million for the UK economy during its development...
Mabey Hire celebrates RIDDOR milestone
TEMPORARY works specialist Mabey Hire has revealed it has achieved one million man-hours without RIDDOR reportable incidents, as of January 2025.
RIDDOR stands for Reporting...
Historic land and property search firm opens Glasgow office
LAND and property search firm Millar & Bryce has opened a new office in Glasgow to support the firm's growth plans. The site is...
SFRS and RFM install defibrillators in Fife
AN initiative between Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and its facility management delivery partner, RFM, has seen three new defibrillators installed across Glenrothes.
Located...
Doosan Babcock commits to Renfrewshire
DOOSAN Babcock has signed a new 15-year lease with Canmoor at its facility at Westway in Renfrewshire.
The move is said to represent the largest...
New research reveals winter mental health struggles among UK roofers
NEW research by Marley has highlighted that steps are still required in providing roofing contractors with mental health support.
In a poll of roofing contractors,...
Engineers to work ‘around-the-clock’ on ‘complex’ £2.2m project
A £2.2 million upgrade of railway line between Coatbridge and Motherwell is set to get underway to keep 'vital' freight on the move.
Network Rail...
Contractor appointed for build of ‘state-of-the-art’ campus in Scottish Borders
MORRISON Construction has been appointed to deliver an education, medical, and community campus in Earlston.
The firm will deliver the building on behalf of the...
Stirling insulation manufacturer turns up the heat on energy costs
STIRLING-based insulation manufacturer Superglass has teamed up with charity Start Up Stirling to help combat rising energy costs.
Superglass has pledged to cover 50% of...
Lidl sees value in Scotland
LIDL has announced plans to open 12 new stores across Scotland, whilst regenerating eight existing stores over the next three years.
Having recently opened a...
Showing what construction is really like can make it an attractive career choice
By Heather Holbrook, partner at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group
CONSTRUCTION has never enjoyed the best reputation as a career destination. Research conducted...
£3.1 million housing development to be built in Leven
KINGDOM Housing Association is behind plans for 24 new homes on a vacant site previously occupied by a gym and social work offices in...
Concern raised over sustainability of Scottish housing growth
AN industry body has raised concerns over whether Scotland's housing growth can be sustained after research revealed a sharp fall in the number of...
