Construction industry must spread the message on apprentices
THE challenge of promoting the benefits of construction apprenticeships to appeal to a wider audience of potential new recruits requires a concerted effort from...
Electrical and mechanical specialist nets museum tickets for West Lothian charity
DOZENS of children enjoyed an Easter to remember thanks to the generosity of Livingston company John Heaney (Electrical) Ltd.
The electrical and mechanical engineering specialist...
Arts charity to bring 19th century Edinburgh station ‘back to life’
A 19th century former Edinburgh train station building is to be occupied by an arts charity once redevelopment work is complete, the capital's council...
Roof tile manufacturer reconfigures Natural Tile range
CONCRETE roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has announced it is refreshing one of its product ranges at a time of 'continued market demand'.
The...
The importance of EPDs in Passivhaus projects
Neil Turner, technical sales manager for Ecological Building Systems, explores the role of EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) in supporting the construction sector’s move towards...
Oil price and staff returning to the workplace boost Aberdeen office take-up
NEW research has revealed that office take-up in Aberdeen almost doubled between the second and third quarters of 2021.
Knight Frank analysis found that a...
Work to begin on major upgrade of Elgin’s Cooper Park
ENABLING works are underway at Elgin's Cooper Park ahead of a project to deliver 'significant' improvements to the town's main green space.
The project, which...
Ventilation and indoor air quality to be key themes at SELECT Professionals’ Day
VENTILATION and indoor air quality are to be central themes of this year's SELECT Professionals’ Day.
Senior construction leaders will gather at the V&A Dundee on 18...
Over 630 rail projects to be undertaken during May bank holidays
NETWORK Rail is set to undertaken more than 630 projects across the UK railway during the early and late May bank holidays.
A total of...
Engineering firm introduces ten mental health first aiders to business
A Glasgow-headquartered engineering firm has introduced ten mental health first aiders to support staff.
The move by Edwin James Group has seen a range of...
‘Pivotal’ stage reached in plans for Dundee junction upgrades
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties has signed a Minute of Agreement with Transport Scotland, allowing works to begin on the Swallow roundabout near its Dykes of...
Life’s too short not to follow your dreams
AN award-winning Hamilton-based chartered architectural design-led studio is going from ‘strength to strength’ after its founder decided to take the plunge and launch his...
Contractor begins upgrade work at Inverness fire station
MORGAN Sindall Construction has started upgrade work at Inverness fire station in a bid to improve resting spaces for staff.
The contractor is upgrading the...
Work complete on £5.9m build of 40 homes in St Monans
WORK has been completed on the £5.9 million build of 40 affordable homes for social rent on the outskirts of St Monans in Fife.
The...
Scottish councils awarded funding to help drive electric car revolution
THE Scottish Government has committed over £20 million of funding to help support the uptake of electric vehicles.
Allocated through the Switched on Towns and...
Inverness Castle transformation opens the door to Highland tourism
THE architects behind the transformation of Inverness Castle are ‘revelling’ in the mixing of old and new as they work to create a new...
Glasgow’s Anderston Station to undergo ‘critical’ refurbishment work
GLASGOW'S Anderston Station is to re-open in early June following 'critical' work on its entrance, booking office, concourse and platforms, Network Rail has announced.
The...
Marathon bid provides funding boost for neurological care facility expansion
A quantity surveyor is to tackle the London Marathon this year to help fund the expansion of Scotland’s only complex neurological care facility.
Charlie Linton (24),...
Whatever happened to third party rights?
By Jonathan Gaskell, a partner at DWF LLP
I have written a couple of times previously in this publication about the use of third party...
Practical completion reached on £4m East Kilbride industrial development
A new £4 million speculative industrial development from Knight Property Group at East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire has achieved practical completion.
Built by Clark Contracts,...
