Innovative road repair specialist secures two-year Highland Council contract
THERMAL Road Repairs has secured a two-year patching repair contract worth a seven-figure sum with the Highland Council.
The appointment of the Crewe-headquartered firm follows...
How can Scotland face the challenges of climate change?
ICE Scotland chair, Donald Bell, explains the need for simultaneous progress on net zero and climate resilience.
SOCIETY is facing two major challenges: achieving net...
City Building launches wellness room to support mental wellbeing
CITY Building has marked World Mental Health Day with the launch of a wellness room to support the mental wellbeing of its employees.
The facility...
Winner of third Build Lanarkshire programme announced
CAIRN Ecology's Lorraine Hamilton has been named the winner of the third Build Lanarkshire programme.
The course guides local construction sector-related businesses on winning new...
New Waverley development takes the Chop
THE Chop House restaurant and bar is the newest addition to Edinburgh's Waverley Arches.
The capital's new leisure and retail quarter, which is housed in...
Scots firm goes ‘batty’ at Middleton Quarry
A Scottish-based recycling specialist is helping to preserve "bat caves" at a quarry on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
NWH Group has spent £50,000 on the...
Clyde Gateway Trade Park acquired in £2.35m deal
CLYDE Gateway Trade Park in Rutherglen has been acquired for £2.35 million by a multi-let industrial property investment fund.
The acquisition marks the first deal...
Funding secured for 24 school pupils to begin training for careers in construction
ALEXANDER Community Development (ACD's) has secured funding from McLaughin & Harvey to provide 24 secondary school pupils with construction training.
The training will come in...
Clark Contracts awarded international health and safety accreditation
PAISLEY-headquartered Clark Contracts has been awarded the first international standard dealing with health and safety at work.
The contractor was awarded the International Organisation for...
Programme for 1,200 new affordable homes in Fife proposed
FIFE Council has approved proposals in principle to bring forward a detailed programme to build 1,200 more council houses between 2022 and 2024.
Referred to...
Historic Glasgow railway bridge finds new home in Brechin
A new permanent home has been found for a historic Glasgow footbridge removed from the city's railway last month.
The 146-year-old 'icon' connected Darnley Road...
Holmes Miller expands into south east England with new studio
HOLMES Miller Architects has announced an expansion into south east England with the opening of a new studio in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
The move is...
Contract awarded for build of new Uig ferry terminal
ROBERTSON Construction Northern has been awarded the contract for the build of a new ferry terminal building in Uig on the Isle of Skye.
Forming...
SPF unveils 16-point action plan to encourage investment and aid recovery
THE Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has published an action plan ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May, which sets out proposals to stimulate...
Building service company scores with Kilmarnock FC
BUILDING service firm James Frew has signed a sponsorship deal with Kilmarnock Football Club.
The Stevenston-based company has agreed to track-side and ground advertising for...
Green light for 214-home Midlothian development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has secured planning consent to build 214 new homes off Corby Craig Terrace and Reeforts Avenue in the village of...
Marriot joins executive committee of Aggregate Industries
SIMON Marriott has been appointed MD of concrete products at Aggregate Industries in a move the firm described as a 'strategic decision' to bring...
Livingston contractor lands place on property maintenance and refurbishment framework
LIVINGSTON-based contractor Maxi Construction has announced it has secured a place on Scotland Excel’s property maintenance and refurbishment framework.
Appointed to Lot 15 Multi Trades,...
New £10.5m fire training centre opened with dramatic ‘rescue’ scenario
FIREFIGHTERS have staged a ‘rescue’ at the opening of a new multi-million-pound fire and rescue facility.
The crews showcased their technical skills, as they raced...
Panel products specialist shows commitment to waste reduction
WOOD-based panel products specialist West Fraser (trading as Norbord), has outlined its dedication to recovering as much value as possible from the resources used.
At...
