ENGIE announces £50,000 community fund in Edinburgh
ENGIE, which is delivering the £35 million regeneration of north Sighthill in Edinburgh, has announced it has reached agreement to allocate £50,000 of community...
Glass specialist appointed to £86m University of Glasgow project
INTERNAL glass specialist Indeglås has been appointed by Multiplex to provide design and construction services on the £86 million Adam Smith Business School, including...
Roofing sector highlights impact of global timber shortage
LEADING players in the roofing sector have warned that global timber shortages are putting the UK housebuilding supply chain under 'enormous pressure'.
'Faltering' availability and...
Local materials used on new £280,000 bridge at Doune Castle
A new £238,000 pedestrian bridge built by Beaver Bridges has been officially opened at Doune Castle.
The crossing comes as part of a collaborative partnership...
MP hails ‘astonishing’ progress made on £116m Levenmouth rail project
PROGRESS made over the last 18 months on the £116 million Levenmouth rail link project has been hailed as 'astonishing'.
The comments were made by...
Eight construction-related businesses sign-up for latest Build Ayrshire programme
THE second online Build Ayrshire programme, which helps local construction businesses win new work from Tier 1 contractors, is underway.
Eight companies will take part...
‘Groundbreaking’ project to understand impact of wind farm construction on seabirds
A 'groundbreaking' project spearheaded by SSE Renewables, Microsoft, and Avanade could lead to a better understanding on how the construction of wind farms impacts...
Resilience boosted on West Highlands railway following £1.8m project
NETWORK Rail and QTS Group have completed a £1.8 million project to improve the resilience of the railway on the Mallaig line at Lochailort...
Renewable Energy sector continues to grow with £5.2 billion worth of contracts in 2014
NEW figures have revealed that £5.2 billion worth of construction contracts for 1,095 renewable energy projects were awarded in 2014, which includes a record amount...
Johnstone hospice grateful for continued support from housebuilder
ST Vincent’s Hospice in Johnstone has benefited from a £2,500 donation from Taylor Wimpey West Scotland's staff and charities committee.
The housebuilder also used its...
Funding from procurement firm helps transform Possilpark community
A Glasgow-based housing co-operative has described a community grant fund as a 'crucial cog' in helping to strengthen a local community.
Since 2017, Hawthorn Housing...
Green light for £16.5m regeneration of Glasgow’s Drumchapel
GLASGOW councillors have given the final green light for the £16.5 million regeneration of Drumchapel.
The funding will help deliver new housing in the area...
Bridges to be demolished and rebuilt as part of £140m East Kilbride enhancement project
TWO railway bridges are to be demolished and replaced with more modern structures this weekend as part of Network Rail's £140 million East Kilbride...
Pitch perfect: Trinity pupils welcome new sports centre
PUPILS and staff at Trinity Academy have celebrated the opening of its new sports and outdoor centre in Bangholm, Edinburgh.
An annual open day provided...
Construction of new Garnock Visitor & Community Hub nears completion
THE £4.2 million Garnock Visitor & Community Hub in North Ayrshire is reaching its final stages of construction with the installation of a turnkey...
Ex-forklift operator cashing in as property salesman
A former forklift operator has seen a change of career pay off after landing a monthly commission of £10,000 for selling property.
Myles Eddy had...
German company opens £16 million facility in East Kilbride
A £16 million centre for subsea development has been opened in East Kilbride, allowing for Scotland to be a key player in multiphase flow...
Pitched roof tile manufacturer invests in potentially life-saving equipment for its sites
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has bought new life-saving defibrillator units for its three sites.
The manufacturer of concrete derivatives in the pitched roofing market employs around...
Scottish commercial property investment drops, but ‘cautious optimism’ remains
NEW research has revealed investment in Scottish commercial property dipped during the first six months of 2024 following uncertainty over interest rates.
Commercial property consultancy...
FMB research reveals ‘alarming’ drop in enquiries for SME builders
WORKLOADS for small building companies fell by 8% in the last quarter of 2024, according to the latest State of Trade Survey from the...
