New facility could help attract next generation of scaffolders
A proposed new training facility in Paisley has the potential to be a game-changer for the Scottish construction industry.
That’s the view of Ronnie Charters,...
Greenock solar scheme supports Scottish Water’s net zero ambitions
A new solar scheme is helping to provide thousands of homes in and around Greenock with clean fresh drinking water.
The £482,000 project involved 480...
Campion Homes to deliver 19 new properties at Balmullo
CAMPION Homes has announced plans to build 19 new three and four-bedroom homes at Balmullo, near St Andrews.
Launching in early 2025, Pitcairn Gardens will...
Self employed tradespeople likely to earn over £50,000 a year survey finds
RESULTS from a Federation of Master Builders (FMB) survey show that a highly skilled self employed tradesperson working six days a week will earn...
Edinburgh pupils light up the city skyline at The Jenners Building
FOUR Edinburgh high school pupils have illuminated the capital's skyline by officially switching on the Christmas lights adorning the crane above The Jenners Building.
GRAHAM...
West Lothian Council urged to get behind plans for £275m mixed-use development
THE team behind a proposed low carbon development east of Livingston is urging West Lothian Council to give it support to help address the...
Ayrshire exhaust ventilation specialist ramps up training offering
AN Ayrshire company which said it achieved 'stellar' growth after reducing energy use in manufacturing and protecting workforce health is now focusing on its...
New £25m fund focused on River Clyde corridor supports clean energy goals
A new £25 million fund focused on the River Clyde corridor has been launched to support the clean energy transition.
Local leaders met at the...
Tunnel vision: temporary solutions support upgrades to historic gallery
EARLIER this year, Tilbury Douglas wrote in Project Scotland about some of the challenges presented by what was described as ‘one of the most...
CSIC’s Innovation Factory to demonstrate low and zero carbon construction solutions
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is set to showcase the built environment's role in tackling climate change when it hosts an event scheduled to...
House prices expected to rise in Scotland despite market starting to slow down
HOUSE prices in Scotland are expected to rise amid a fall in buyer demand, new research has revealed.
The latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered...
Expanding Clyde Gateway tenants boost Glasgow’s east end regeneration
TWO firms based in Clyde Gateway’s The Albus building in Glasgow's east end are set to expand.
Creative brand agency MadeBrave first set up home...
Scottish Prison Service commits to Buy Social Pledge
THE Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has announced its commitment to Social Enterprise Scotland's Buy Social Pledge.
The Buy Social Pledge brings together corporate businesses, SMEs,...
Build of £88m Fife School ‘progressing rapidly’
AN £88 million Passivhaus high school being built in Inverkeithing is to open in 200 days with work 'progressing rapidly', Fife Council has said.
BAM...
CCG in recruitment drive to support expanding project portfolio
CCG has announced the appointment of five new trainee assistant site managers as part of a recruitment drive to support an expansion of construction...
BAM to deliver INEOS base
INEOS has chosen BAM Construction as preferred bidder for its new headquarters on Inchyra Road. The project is part of INEOS’ ongoing development of...
Building Standards on the agenda
The Approved Certifier of Construction scheme, which aims both to raise construction standards and simplifies the approval of many construction projects, is in danger...
Green light for Leven Station construction
NETWORK Rail has secured planning permission for the construction of the new Leven Station as part of the £116 million Levenmouth rail link project.
The...
Glasgow and Edinburgh collaborate to make public realms safer for females
THE City of Edinburgh Council and Glasgow City Council have collaborated to explore how public realms can be made safer for women and girls.
A...
Football team nets new strip thanks to local housebuilder
KIRKLISTON & South Queensferry Football Club's 2014s team is sporting a new kit thanks to Dandara East Scotland.
The housebuilder donated close to £3,000 to the...
