AI platform launches to aid major construction projects
A 'first-of-its-kind' AI platform has been launched to reduce budget and schedule overruns on major infrastructure projects.
Texas-headquartered Aurigo Software is behind the Aurigo Lumina...
New road and causeway successfully delivered in Greenock
GEORGE Leslie has successfully delivered a new road and causeway in Greenock to open up Garvel Island.
Extending over 200 metres, the new road and...
Work begins on final phase of Toryglen housing development
WORK has started on the fourth and final phase of Cruden Homes' King’s View development in Toryglen, Glasgow.
This phase will deliver 56 homes, situated...
Housebuilder completes land acquisition in Bo’ness
CALA Homes (West) has completed the purchase of land south of Crawfield Road, Bo’ness to deliver a new neighbourhood in the town.
Planning consent was...
High-skilled oil and gas workers to be utilised in drive for low carbon future
THE UK Government has said that high-skilled oil and gas workers and the supply chain 'will not be left behind' in the transition to...
Work to begin on 60-home Linlithgow site
WORK on a new 60-home Linlithgow development comprising both private and affordable homes is set to start later this week.
Preston Glade will see Cala...
New lease of life for prominent Nairn site
THE Highland Council has announced plans to build a 'striking' new building in Nairn following the award of a £700,000 grant from the Scottish...
Western Isles’ Goathill development wins major healthcare award
COMHAIRLE nan Eilean Siar’s Goathill development project has been presented with the Clinician's Choice Award at the Building Better Healthcare awards.
Held in London, the...
Lighthouse Charity Christmas lunch raises record-breaking amount
THE Lighthouse Charity's annual Christmas lunch raised almost £290,000 for the construction community - a new record.
950 guests attended the event at The Westminster...
Angel Gardens gets its wings
HAUS, a new Glasgow-based architecture and urban design practice is quickly gaining momentum following the approval of its first major planning application.
The Angel Gardens...
Union welcomes clarity over pay and non-essential working
UNITE Scotland has welcomed the 'stronger guidance' issued by the Scottish Government to construction firms during Covid-19, which clarifies what constitutes essential works.
The union...
Development opportunity opens up in Dumbarton town centre
COMMERCIAL property agency Drysdale & Company is listing The Clipper, a former public house in Dumbarton High Street, as a redevelopment opportunity.
Available for the fixed price of...
Scaffolding specialist propelled to new heights
THE Lochside Hotel in New Cumnock was the venue for a construction event with a difference recently.
Kilmarnock-based scaffolding specialist MJR Group invited guests to...
New £10m sports and outdoor centre nears completion in north Edinburgh
A new sports and outdoor centre next to Trinity Academy in north Edinburgh is to open in August, the capital's council has confirmed.
McLaughlin &...
Hardies and Shepherd sponsor local dancers ahead of World Cup
HARDIES Property and Construction Consultants and Shepherd Chartered Surveyors have signed up as main sponsors to Studio 11 Dance Collective, representing Team Scotland at...
Breedon poised for £455m Lagan Group acquisition
BREEDON has confirmed it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Belfast-based Lagan Group (Holdings) for £455 million.
The business said the move will...
Canadian engineering business to boost Scottish regeneration programme
A Canadian engineering firm is set to bring its UK headquarters to Clyde Gateway and boost the continued regeneration of the area.
TransCanada Turbines (TCT),...
Historic Fife building transformed into nursery in £1.3m project
A £1.3 million project has seen a B-listed building in Kirkcaldy's Beveridge Park that had fallen into disrepair be given a new lease of...
Construction firms urged to help prevent suicide deaths
CONSTRUCTION companies are being urged to introduce measures to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday 10 September.
With one death attributed to suicide every...
Ayr pavilion renovation works underway
WORK is underway to 'transform' the pavilion at King George V Playing Fields in Ayr.
South Ayrshire Council is investing £1.36 million in the project,...
