Balfour Beatty confirms landmark AI investment
BALFOUR Beatty has announced one of the largest AI investments of its kind in the UK construction and infrastructure industry.
The business is investing £7.2...
New Waverley residential site acquired
QUEENSBERRY Properties Ltd (QPL) has acquired from Artisan Real Estate Investors the first residential site within the New Waverley project in Edinburgh’s old town.
The...
A. Alexander Group targets renewables market with newly created role
CHRIS Divers has been appointed to the newly created role of renewables project manager at Glasgow-based multi-disciplinary contractor A. Alexander Group.
With over ten years...
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...
More names added to Wall of Support for electrical sector regulation
LABOUR MSP Martin Whitfield and international trade body EuropeOn are the latest names to back the campaign for regulation of the electrical industry in...
Build of Golticlay Wind Farm underway in Highlands
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on RWE's 62.7MW Golticlay Onshore Wind Farm located kilometres northwest of Lybster in Caithness.
Farrans and local contractor, Alan Gow Groundworks,...
PBAs can bring benefits to all parties in a contract
PROJECT bank accounts (PBAs) were the subject of a recent webinar hosted by the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum. David Rennie, Royal Bank of...
North Ayrshire Council on track to deliver 1,500 new homes despite Covid delays
NORTH Ayrshire Council has said it is on track to deliver more than 1,500 new homes as part of its five-year strategic housing investment...
Springfield launches new partnership with construction industry charity
SPRINGFIELD has teamed up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity on a new mental health and wellbeing initiative.
Springfield Properties, as well as Dawn Homes,...
Council calls for ferry tender process to be ‘immediately halted’
INVERCLYDE Council has called for the ferry tender process being carried out by Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) to be 'immediately halted'.
It comes after the...
Glasgow plans active travel route between Govan-Partick Bridge and Pollok Country Park
PLANS for a new active travel route in Glasgow linking the Govan-Partick Bridge with Pollok Country Park are now open for consultation.
The proposed 2.7km...
Firm scoops award following 15 years of health and safety excellence
CLARK Contracts has been recognised following 15 years of continued health and safety excellence.
An Order of Distinction was awarded to the firm in the...
KTP initiative aims to create new products from waste streams
HERIOT-Watt University has teamed up with Livingston recycling specialist Brewster Bros to create new materials from residual waste left over during the recycling process.
The...
Making waves: luxury accommodation pods supplied to £55m leisure facility
ARMADILLA, a producer of eco-friendly, outdoor living and working spaces, is supplying luxury accommodation units to Wavegarden Scotland, the country’s first inland surfing destination,...
International firm completes acquisition of Aberdeen-headquartered Wood
INTERNATIONAL consulting company Sidara has completed the acquisition of Aberdeen-headquartered Wood.
Beirut-headquartered Sidara said that Wood will retain its own brand and continue operating as...
Carbon Futures named certified assessor for ‘Zero Bills’ building standard
ENERGY and sustainability consultancy Carbon Futures has announced a new strategic partnership with Octopus Energy, after being appointed as a certified assessor for the...
Glencoe Folk Museum poised for transformation
DESIGNERS Mather & Co and Peter Drummond Architects are working on the redevelopment of Glencoe Folk Museum.
The expansion of the museum will include converting...
Glasgow summer of sport provides construction boom
NEW figures reveal that more than £769 million has been invested in construction contracts to get Glasgow in shape for this year’s summer of sport,...
Mactaggart & Mickel appoints first female MD to spearhead English expansion
Mactaggart & Mickel has announced the appointment of its first female MD in the housebuilder’s history.
Homes director Joanne Casey is taking on the newly...
Modelling work underway on potential creation of tunnels linking Shetland Islands
MODELLING work is underway on the potential creation of tunnels that would connect the Shetland Islands.
Shetland Islands Council appointed Stantec and COWI earlier this...
