Savills strengthens energy team with senior appointment
CHRIS Phillips has joined the Savills Earth team as an associate in energy based in the Perth office.
He has over 11 years’ experience in...
Green Home Systems wins top prize at awards ceremony
AYRSHIRE company Green Home Systems is celebrating after scooping a raft of accolades at the Scotland Energy Efficiency Awards.
The energy efficiency specialist won the...
That’s the spirit: green light for Throsk whisky storage facility
A planning application for a new whisky storage facility at Throsk has been approved by councillors on Stirling Council, subject to conditions and a...
First wind turbine blades delivered to £566m Shetland site
THE first three wind turbine blades have made their way from Lerwick Port to the site of the build of the £566 million Viking...
hub South West CEO steps down after overseeing over £1 billion of projects
MICHAEL McBrearty is stepping down as CEO of hub South West Scotland after eight-and-a-half years in the role.
His decision has been made to allow...
Window of opportunity for Elgin nursery kids
SPRINGFIELD Properties has taken inspiration from classic TV show Play School by installing colourful viewing windows to allow local children to watch the construction process unfold at its Hanover Housing...
Badenoch and Strathspey set for £600,000 upgrade to council homes
AROUND £600,000 worth of investment in existing council housing in Badenoch and Strathspey has been agreed for the 2021/22 financial year.
The investment and identification...
Stora Enso unveils new resource hub for architects and developers
STORA Enso has launched a new resource hub to support developers create more 'attractive, productive and sustainable' buildings.
The new hub includes fully interactive 3D...
Robertson completes build of new University of Dundee hub
ROBERTSON Construction Tayside has completed the build of the University of Dundee's Life Sciences Innovation Hub.
The new-build 5,000m2 (54,000ft2 ) facility is designed to...
Projects to restore Scotland’s natural environment in line for share of £12.5m
PROJECTS to restore Scotland's natural environment are to benefit from funding of £12.5 million in 2022-23, the Scottish Government has announced.
Grants of up to...
£224 million scheme to tackle fuel poverty
THOUSANDS of fuel poor and vulnerable Scottish households could benefit from cheaper heating bills thanks to a new national scheme worth up to £224 million over...
Contractor offers tips for a happier work environment
TO mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Willmott Dixon has provided some tips for businesses to help make life at work more pleasant for employees.
The...
PERI to the rescue in awe-inspiring Glensanda project
AN unusual project at Glensanda Quarry has required an innovative solution from PERI, provider and manufacturer of formwork and scaffolding systems.
Glensanda Quarry is a...
Atelier appoints lending manager for Scotland to support property developers
SPECIALIST lender Atelier has appointed Bruce Robertson to spearhead a further expansion of its lending to property developers in Scotland.
Bruce, who has more than...
Akela’s one-stop-shop approach chosen for Carntyne affordable homes
AKELA Construction, Akela Ground Engineering, and DGM Surfacing Ltd, all part of the Akela Group, are continuing to support AS Homes (Scotland) with the...
Kelvingrove Art Gallery named Glasgow’s favourite building
KELVINGROVE Art Gallery has come out top in Construction Scotland’s quest to find Glasgow’s favourite building.
The Twitter campaign run throughout the 11 days of...
Planning application to be submitted for new homes in Midlothian
BANKS Property has announced that it expects to submit a planning application for a new residential development in Midlothian consisting of around 100 homes.
The...
Kier Group helps produce video highlighting risks of hands-free calls whilst driving
THE Kier Group has rolled out a video to its staff that is hoped to reduce the amount of hands-free phone calls made by...
Caledonia Housing Association commits £75m to build 500 new homes across Scotland
CALEDONIA Housing Association has announced a £40 million spend on seven current housing projects in Scotland, from Inverness, through Tayside and within West Dunbartonshire.
A...
Showhome initiative gives Hamilton businesses the chance to showcase products
CALA Homes (West) is calling on businesses within the Hamilton area to apply to its ‘Showhome of Support’ initiative before the deadline of September...
