Historic Aberdeen chimney restoration scoops top award
THE renovation of a historic chimney in Aberdeen, once owned by the world’s largest maker of paper bags, has won the Construction Project of...
Procast Group delivers Hamilton affordable housing project
PROCAST Group has completed a development of 12 new flats in Hamilton’s Alness Street, on behalf of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA).
Providing affordable...
Bellway Homes launches new trainee manager scheme
A school leaver has become the first person to begin Bellway Homes’ new trainee manager scheme.
Morgan Lindsay began the programme whilst still attending Dalziel...
Evidence of the earliest use of steel uncovered in East Lothian
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have identified examples of the earliest use of steel in the British Isles from a site in East Lothian.
The site, an Iron Age...
Holmes Miller supports Glasgow Institute of Architects
Tim Gray, director at architectural firm Holmes Miller, has been appointed president of the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA).
Tim assumed the mantle at the...
Clark Contracts appointed to £300m property maintenance and refurbishment framework
CLARK Contracts has been appointed to Scotland Excel's £300 million property maintenance and refurbishment framework.
The contractor has been appointed to the multi-trade lot of...
Top housing projects recognised at Homes for Scotland Awards
MILLER Homes took the top spot at the annual Homes for Scotland awards recently, scooping Home Builder of the Year.
The awards seek to showcase...
Construction charity launches new resource to improve sleep health
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed its Helpline App has been upgraded with a new resource aimed at helping workers suffering from insomnia...
Motherwell train station’s £14.5m redevelopment enters fifth phase
WORK on the redevelopment and expansion of Motherwell railway station is progressing, ScotRail has said.
Now entering the fifth phase of the £14.5 million project,...
Shetland linkspan replaced by local contractor
THE linkspan at Vidlin ferry terminal in Shetland has been replaced as part of the island's ongoing linkspan replacement programme.
Local contractors Malakoff Limited completed...
New College Lanarkshire scoops top BIM training award
NEW College Lanarkshire has been named the best training provider of Building Information Modelling (BIM) at an industry awards ceremony.
The college won Best BIM...
Contractor shows its creative side
MAXI Construction is leading construction of a £1.7m development on Dundee’s waterfront to support the creative industries sector.
Called District 10, the development will provide...
Well-functioning construction sector needed to meet Scottish Government ambitions
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has warned the next Scottish Government that addressing challenges such as the housing emergency and climate change targets...
Scottish Government eyes streamlining country’s planning processes
THE Scottish Government has launched a new consultation in a bid to 'streamline' the country's planning process.
Holyrood said the new consultation proposes changes that...
Contractor tees up £2,000 for charity thanks to annual golf day
THE JR Group has raised more than £2,000 for Beatson Cancer Charity during an annual golf day.
The Paisley-headquartered contractor revealed that 60 guests, including...
£47m Meadowbank Sports Centre set for July opening
THE new Meadowbank Sports Centre is to open to the public on July 19, the City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed.
The £47 million facility...
Five options under consideration for Rest and Be Thankful design work
SCOTLAND'S transport minister Jenny Gilruth has met the A83 Task Force to discuss the work to identify a solution to the challenges at the...
Winter Warmer Appeal raises over £14,000
HUB West Scotland has revealed it has been 'overwhelmed' by the response to this year's 2020 Winter Warmer Appeal on behalf of charity partner...
Sustainable innovations for saving water
By Andrew Leah, general manager of Duraproducts
THIS year’s Water Saving Week, 12 -16 May, has the theme of ‘small waste, big impact’ and is...
A9 dualling project brings community benefits
MORE than 65 job opportunities have been created as part of the project to upgrade 9.5km of the A9 to dual carriageway between Luncarty...
