Edinburgh’s hidden gems unlocking business growth
AN Edinburgh-based construction company, which has grown from a start-up in 2010 to a seven- figure turnover business, is citing the city’s heritage buildings...
New project targets digitising Scotland’s building standards system
ACADEMICS at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) have secured funding to explore how to best digitise Scotland's building standards system.
Currently, the process of applying for...
Build of new Airdrie school tied up
MORGAN Sindall Construction has completed work on a new 484-place primary education campus in Airdrie.
Hilltop Primary has been created following the merger of Dunrobin...
Cala to deliver 228 new homes in Kirkintilloch
CALA Homes (West) has announced it is marking a milestone at its new Fauldhead development in Kirkintilloch with the purchase of land at Market...
SMEs get help to manage risk
A university research project is to identify the risks facing small businesses in the construction and manufacturing industries.
Funded by the European Commission, the £850,000...
Recycled vegetable oil to heat Stirlingshire home
RECYCLED vegetable oil is being used to heat a home in Scotland as part of a pioneering year-long trial.
Jodie Allan has converted the heating...
Livingston contractor secures £6 million worth of contracts in Q1, 2025
MAXI Construction has hailed a successful first quarter of 2025 after securing nine contracts totalling over £6 million.
The Livingston-headquartered business has landed projects including...
Firm fined after barrier hits pram
A construction firm has been fined for safety failings after a barrier was blown on top of a pram, injuring an 18-week-old baby.
The baby...
South East Regional Delivery Alliance confirms progress on first affordable housing projects
THE South East Regional Delivery Alliance (SE-RDA) has announced a milestone with its Bundle 1 projects of 109 affordable housing moving into construction in...
New report aims to help housebuilders prepare for the future
A new white paper has identified sustainable construction, the ability to adapt, the creation of an accessible property ladder, consideration of mental health in...
Low carbon construction course launches to bridge skills gap
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) is launching a new course designed to train for the current and future skills and competencies needed to...
Glasgow-based civil engineer earns landmark title
THE Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has announced it has awarded its first Chartered Infrastructure Engineer (CIE) title to Chris Landsburgh, a decarbonisation director...
Scottish projects in contention for top planning awards
SIX Scottish finalists are in the frame to win a Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Award for Planning Excellence.
The UK-wide awards, which have been...
Creator of recycled brick to lead ‘key’ entrepreneurial role at Heriot-Watt
HERIOT-WATT University has announced the appointment of Professor Gabriela Medero as associate principal for enterprise.
The new strategic role will aim to drive engagement with...
Glasgow-based firm launches new M&E services division
GLASGOW-based J & C Architectural Ltd has launched a new mechanical & electrical services division called J & C Building, which has already secured...
New report claims majority of tradespeople forced to delay projects
NINE in 10 (87%) tradespeople are being forced to delay projects due to the ongoing supplies shortage, a new report has revealed.
The findings come...
Scottish Water completes two major solar projects
SCOTLAND'S largest waste water pumping station is now partly powered by renewable energy, after work was completed on a £478,000 solar power scheme.
The Scottish...
Developer helps spread festive cheer at Edinburgh hospital hub
EDINBURGH'S Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) has been boosted by an £8,000 donation from a local residential developer.
After completing the capital’s Seven Hills of Edinburgh...
Seven up
THE efforts of apprentices from one of Scotland’s largest construction firms have been recognised at this year’s South Lanarkshire College Construction Awards.
Seven apprentices from...
Poignant lighthouse challenge raises vital funds for construction charity
JENNIFER Deeney is on a mission to visit 50 lighthouses across the UK this summer to raise awareness and funds for the Lighthouse Charity,...
