CCG banging the drum for local community
CCG is providing funding to help enable youngsters in Glasgow to learn how to play traditional Scottish instruments.
The Glasgow-based construction firm donated £3,000 to the Govan...
Entry deadline looms for Accelerate to Zero Awards
ORGANISERS of the Accelerate to Zero Awards have issued a reminder that there is only one week left to enter.
Now in their third year,...
CBRE adds to Aberdeen office with double appointment
REAL estate advisor CBRE has strengthened its Aberdeen office with two new recruits.
Dominic Millar has joined both the advisory and transactions and rating...
Family firm scoops FMB award for kitchen renovation
A family construction firm has won a top industry award for its 'outstanding' work on a Bridge of Allan kitchen renovation.
Kevin Wilson Joiners &...
Green light for Greenock school project
Inverclyde Council’s £7 million plan for a new building for St Patrick’s Primary in Greenock has achieved financial close, clearing the way for construction...
Edinburgh set for £2.5m build of ‘state-of-the-art’ telescope station
GROUNDWORK is to start later this year on the £2.5 million build of a 'state-of-the-art' telescope station at Heriot-Watt University's Research Park in Edinburgh.
The...
UK residential work slowdown brings worries for small builders
LOCAL building firms are suffering at the hands of price inflation, falling consumer optimism and skills shortages, according to trade body Federation of Master...
Ark Estates leases prominent commercial unit to UHI Inverness for Sustainable Construction Centre
ARK Estates has leased a prominent commercial unit at Inverness' 58 Harbour Road to UHI Inverness.
The learning institute is to transform the building into...
Accommodation design causes Covid-19 concern amongst students
UNIVERSITY students have fears that their accommodation could be better designed to minimise the risk of Covid-19 transmission, new research has found.
The survey of...
Work underway ahead of River Leven bridge demolition
PREPARATORY work is underway ahead of the demolition of the rail section of the River Leven bridge.
Network Rail is replacing the abutments and deck...
Briar Homes secures consent for first Fife development
BRIAR Homes has been granted planning permission for its first development in Fife - a 137-home residential development in the village of Kennoway.
The £40...
City of Edinburgh Council approves 2030 climate ready blueprint
A plan to ensure Edinburgh is a net zero, climate ready city by 2030 has been approved by the capital's council.
The 2030 Climate Strategy...
Knauf Insulation launches ‘industry first’ online condensation risk tool
KNAUF Insulation has launched what it described as the industry’s first online condensation risk analysis tool.
The solution is tipped to save architects and specifiers...
Construction to start on £4.5m South Gyle hotel
OGILVIE Construction has announced work will start this month on a new £4.5 million Travelodge in South Gyle, Edinburgh for developer Crucible Alba Group.
The...
Housebuilder shows support for homeless charity’s ‘Festival of Kindness’ campaign
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara East Scotland has donated £1,000 to Social Bite, an Edinburgh-based homeless charity.
The cash contributed to the charity’s ‘Festival of Kindness’ campaign, which...
Good is new Innovation Centre CEO
STEPHEN Good has been appointed CEO of the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre – the £9.5 million project to connect industry and academia to drive...
Plans served up for £1.8m Inverclyde tennis centre
PLANS have been launched for the build of a £1.8 million indoor tennis centre on disused land at Greenock's Rankin Park.
The Inverclyde Council proposals...
Glasgow arts and events venue set for ‘extensive’ refurbishment
AKP has announced it will deliver the refurbishment project at iconic Glasgow arts and events venue SWG3.
The venue is to undergo an 'extensive' refurbishment...
Thomas & Adamson strengthens building surveying division with senior appointment
THOMAS & Adamson has announced the promotion of Glasgow-based Hamish Paterson to its senior leadership team, in a move designed to drive the firm’s...
Planners committed to playing key role in environmental strategy
RTPI Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government's commitment to involving planners in its drive to deliver a zero carbon target by 2045.
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