Plans progress for build of £3.9 billion AI energy campus in Ravenscraig
CONSULTATION is continuing on plans to develop a £3.9 billion AI energy campus at the former Ravenscraig steelworks site.
The proposals, from renewable energy developer...
Work to begin on £5.8m Glasgow city centre project
RAINTON Construction is to begin work on the creation of the Argyle Street west avenue in Glasgow.
The move comes as part of a wider...
Handle with care: site bosses advised over guard dogs
CONSTRUCTION bosses have been advised to only employ properly qualified dog handlers to help secure sites.
A 2017 survey by the Chartered Institute of Building...
Administrators conclude McGill & Co sale
ADMINISTRATORS have concluded the sale of stricken contractor McGill & Co and certain assets to Catalus Energy Investments.
Dundee-headquartered McGill & Co entered administration on...
Games Legacy lives on
July 23 marks the one-year anniversary of the stunning opening ceremony that kicked off the hugely successful Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games – and in...
Gleeds celebrates great workplace culture recognition
PROPERTY and construction consultancy Gleeds has announced it has officially been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work, a...
New £5.8m bridge lifted into place in Fife
THE new Mountfleurie Bridge has been successfully lifted into position over the Levenmouth Rail Link.
The £5.8 million crossing is a key part of the...
New MD appointed at BriggsAmasco
TONY Lawther has been promoted to the role of MD at roofing specialist BriggsAmasco. He succeeds Dave Maginnis, who has become chairman.
Tony joined BriggsAmasco...
Engineers work ‘around-the-clock’ to reopen line following train derailment
RAIL services have resumed through Coatbridge Sunnyside following a derailment last Friday.
Network Rail engineers worked 'around-the-clock' over the weekend to re-rail the train and...
Kier begins work on £42m Paisley Museum transformation
KIER has commenced construction work on the £42 million transformation of Paisley Museum.
The firm is delivering the main works phase on the campus, which...
New film offers insight into £125m plans to transform historic Glasgow site
A short film has been launched that provides an insight into plans to transform the historic Govan Graving Docks on the River Clyde.
‘Rising Tides:...
Tay Cities region in bid to become UK City of Culture
THE Tay Cities region has submitted an expression of interest (EOI) to become the 2025 UK City of Culture.
Jointly submitted by Dundee, Perth, Angus...
Balfour Beatty appoints senior independent non-executive director
BALFOUR Beatty has announced that Anne Drinkwater, a non-executive director since December 2018, will succeed Dr Stephen Billingham as senior independent non-executive director when...
City of Glasgow College’s Riverside Campus claims seven awards
The City of Glasgow’s Riverside Campus has been awarded the Scottish Design Awards for both Best Public Building and Architectural Grand Prix.
The building, a...
Atelier appoints lending manager for Scotland to support property developers
SPECIALIST lender Atelier has appointed Bruce Robertson to spearhead a further expansion of its lending to property developers in Scotland.
Bruce, who has more than...
Kier lands role on £160m Aberdeenshire social housing framework
KIER Construction Scotland has secured a place on the £160 million Aberdeenshire Council Social Housing Improvement Framework.
The firm will be one of four principal...
University seeks partner to build research district at 70-acre Edinburgh site
HERIOT-WATT University is seeking a development partner to help it build a UK research and innovation district at its Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh.
The university...
Cala moves forward with plans for 346-home Barrhead site
CALA Homes (West) has submitted a planning application to East Renfrewshire Council to create a 346-home residential-led development in Barrhead.
The site, on land adjacent...
Newtongrange event celebrates low-carbon heating progress
VATTENFALL Heat UK and Midlothian Council have celebrated their joint venture known as Midlothian Energy Limited (MEL) at an event at the National Mining...
Balfour Beatty updates sustainability strategy
BALFOUR Beatty has announced an update of its Building New Futures Sustainability Strategy.
The contractor explained the strategy ensures a 'holistic approach' that addresses the...
