Bridge enhancement works to begin on East Kilbride railway line
WORK on three railway bridges in Hairmyres is set to get underway this month as part of Network Rail's East Kilbride enhancement project.
The activity...
Rolling roadshows Lay foundations for future growth
HEAVY rain failed to dampen the spirits at the recent Layher Open Morning event, held at the system scaffold specialist’s Livingston depot.
A great turnout...
Trade body calls for ‘unprecedented surge in training and recruitment’ to meet infrastructure goals
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called for an 'unprecedented surge in training and recruitment' to coincide with the UK Government’s announcement of...
University students unveil ‘Tiny House’ designs as part of housing association initiative
STUDENTS from Robert Gordon University's Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment have designed a series of affordable houses as part of a...
Framework appointment is major milestone for housebuilding tech pioneer
A firm that pioneers sustainable housebuilding technology is celebrating its inclusion on a new framework for disruptors in the Scottish construction sector.
VASO by Eco...
Construction phase completes on £68.7m revamp of Paisley Museum
WORK is to begin on the fit-out period of the revamp of Paisley Museum, as the construction phase of the £68.7 million project completes.
Kier...
Firm calls for change to construction tenders to reduce waste to landfill
LIVINGSTON-based recycling specialist Brewster Bros is set to mark Earth Day (22 April) by calling for a change to all construction tenders that the...
Contractor ‘delighted’ to support popular Calton park
REFURBISHMENT contractor McConnell has enhanced a popular park in the heart of the Calton area of Glasgow.
The firm funded the introduction of a wooden...
Savills launches ‘prime’ Murrayfield development opportunity
SAVILLS has been appointed to bring a 'prime' residential development site in the heart of Murrayfield to the market.
Lansdowne is a 2.2-acre site owned...
New date for Scottish Property Awards 2022
ORGANISERS of the Scottish Property Awards have announced a new date for its 2022 annual dinner in light of hospitality and social restrictions.
The event,...
New website and subscription service launched by SBCC
The Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC) has created a new website that offers visitors a range of practical advice and help.
FMB back finance scheme change
ADJUSTING the Funding for Lending scheme to better support small businesses is welcome, but the Government must also stand behind its Help to Buy...
Retaining wall blocks donated to aid TV charity build
PAVING and walling manufacturer Tobermore recently donated Secura Grand retaining wall blocks for DIY SOS: The Big Build for Children in Need.
The initiative, which...
Gun is fired on offshore boom
OFFSHORE wind developers have invested around £165m in the Scottish economy so far, according to new figures published by Scottish Renewables.
The industry body asked...
Details emerge of Scotland’s new Covid-19 tiered restrictions
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has provided details of Scotland's new five-level tiered system of Covid-19 restrictions, which are due to come into force in...
Bancon Group ‘paves way’ for growth with four new director appointments
BANCON Group has announced the appointment of four new directors.
Senga Buntrock has joined from the energy sector, while Derek Wann, Ray Turner and Peter...
Aberdeenshire firm fined after roof fatality
AN Aberdeenshire business has been fined for serious safety failings after a man died when he fell more than five metres through a fragile...
Sustainable construction products manufacturer reports record year as demand soars for green solutions
DURA Products, which manufactures sustainable road kerbs and drainage solutions using recycled polymers, has recorded its most successful year yet.
The firm revealed it has...
Maxi begins work on first NHS Scotland Minor Works Framework project
MAXI Construction have started work on the firm's first project awarded via the NHS National Services Scotland Minor Works Framework.
The project, at Cameron Hospital...
Award-winning Jordanhill Park development marks another milestone
CALA Homes' (West) flagship development in Glasgow’s west end, Jordanhill Park, has achieved another milestone as its historical apartment building, Graham House celebrates the...
