Edinburgh Council envisions more ‘relaxing’ capital post-Covid
THE City of Edinburgh Council has said it envisions a more relaxing capital as it seeks a green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
As part...
Kirkintilloch set for affordable homes build
A new housing project at 68-78 Townhead in Kirkintilloch is underway to transform a vacant office building into affordable homes for rent.
Sim Building Group...
Moray pupils receive construction sector insight
PUPILS across Moray have been taking part in construction workshops with the aim of encouraging collaboration between education and industry.
The ‘Constructing Your Future’ events...
Glasgow organisation scoops global award for housing innovation
A Glasgow-based organisation which has transformed empty homes in the city and helped 1,000 people on low incomes to access high-quality properties has won...
Housebuilder boosts project to deliver ‘safe haven’ for NHS workers
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel has donated £1,000 to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to help create a safe haven for staff taking well-earned time-outs...
Robertson unveils new safe operating procedures
ROBERTSON has launched safe operating procedures which the firm said set a new safety benchmark as the industry prepares to return to work.
The safety procedures...
Eleven apprentices given Clark Contracts opportunity
CLARK Contracts has started eleven new apprentices following careers evenings the contractor held earlier this year in Edinburgh and Paisley.
204 applications were received, from...
PERI employees tackle Big Hike Challenge in Loch Lomond
EMPLOYEES from PERI UK’s Glasgow office recently participated in the Big Hike Challenge in Loch Lomond for Cancer Research UK, the company’s chosen charity of...
Building services package supports delivery of Stirling luxury care home
ARC-Tech (Scotland) has revealed its role in helping to deliver a new luxury care home in Stirling after the firm provided a turnkey building...
Newcraighall BTR development set for expansion
EDINBURGH-based Cullross Ltd has launched a further expansion to its Newcraighall site as part of its dedicated new business arm Cullross Living.
Cullross Living will...
Local charity continues to benefit from success of Maidenhill development
AN East Renfrewshire charity has received a donation of £11,400 from Cala Homes (West) and Taylor Wimpey (West Scotland), thanks to an ongoing charity...
Planning permission approved for Paisley Museum project
PLANNING permission has been granted for the £42 million Paisley Museum project, which is expected to provide a significant boost for the local economy...
Work begins on statue for Celtic and Scotland legend
A sod-cutting ceremony has been held in Wishaw ahead of a project to honour football legend Tommy Gemmell.
The event marked the start of work...
RIAS announces 12 winners at annual awards
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) announced 12 winners, representing the very best of current Scottish architecture, at its annual Awards Dinner held...
General Election: a turning point for climate action and the path to net zero
By John Forster, chair of Forster Group
LIKE many, I have been closely observing the outcomes of the General Election. The results signal a pivotal...
George Street regeneration plan unveiled
Initial proposals for a major restoration project located off Glasgow’s George Square were unveiled recently.
The Chris Stewart Group intends to submit a planning application...
CCG starts next phase of doors and windows replacement project in Paisley
CCG has started work on a new phase of door and window replacements in Paisley for Ferguslie Park Housing Association.
39 properties on Dalskeith Avenue...
Planning permission granted for 81-home Dumbarton site
ADVANCE Land Regeneration has secured planning permission from West Dunbartonshire Council to develop a five-hectare site on Cardross Road in Dumbarton.
Working in partnership with...
Plans approved for ‘largest regeneration project of its kind’ in Scotland
PLANS for the 'largest regeneration project of its kind' in Scotland for a new coastal town in Edinburgh have been approved by the city's...
BESA announces expanded industry awards shortlist
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has confirmed the shortlist for its expanded programme of National Awards this year.
The 2023 Awards, sponsored by Mitsubishi...
