Dundee confirmed as location for next Scotland 5G Centre innovation hub
DUNDEE has been confirmed as the location for the Scotland 5G Centre's next innovation hub.
The move is designed to ensure 5G technologies help 'drive growth...
Major energy firms join Scotland Against Modern Slavery movement
TWO major names in the Scottish energy sector have joined the Scotland Against Modern Slavery movement.
SSE and Wood have signed up to the movement to...
Funding boost for Kingdom’s affordable homes ambitions
KINGDOM Housing Association has secured £13 million of funding arranged by Allia C&C through its charitable bond programme in partnership with the Scottish Government.
The...
Inverness Campus on track
WITH overall investment now approaching £100m, Inverness Campus is one of Scotland’s most ambitious infrastructure projects that will bring together business, research and education on...
Build of cemetery complete in Elgin
CONSTRUCTION has been completed on Elgin's new Linkwood cemetery, with Pat Munro Ltd leading the work on behalf of Moray Council.
The 5.6-hectare site, located...
South Ayrshire Council eyes major refurbishment of Citadel Leisure Centre
SOUTH Ayrshire Council is working with Alliance Leisure to develop initial proposals to refurbish the Citadel Leisure Centre.
Although in the 'very early stages', discussions to...
Ukraine crisis ‘likely to exacerbate’ current materials challenges
THE construction sector's recovery risks being undermined by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent impact on the supply of materials and rising costs,...
Aberdeen construction event helps break down stigmas around health and wellbeing
THE importance of emotional wellbeing for construction workers in Scotland's north east was the focus of a recent Cala Homes subcontractor seminar.
The Foundations for...
New research shows housing market activity ‘remains strong’ in Scotland
SCOTLAND'S housing market activity remained 'strong' in September, according to the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Residential Market Survey research.
Buyer enquiries and...
Historical flooding to help shape town’s new flood protection scheme
STIRLING Council is gathering information on the history of flooding in Callander to help shape the town's flood protection scheme and surface water management...
Demolition work on fire-damaged Fife cinema nears completion
DEMOLITION work is nearing completion on a former cinema building in Lochgelly town centre.
The building was severely damaged by a fire in November and...
Chancellor opens new chapter for Story Homes
CHANCELLOR George Osborne took time out from a busy election campaign to open Story Homes’ new Carlisle offices.
The Chancellor visited the development at Crindledyke Farm,...
Top contractor accolade for Graham Construction
GRAHAM Construction was recently named 'Contractor of the Year' at the NEC Awards in London for its work in providing health care facilities throughout Scotland.
Having been...
Capital residents urged to have their say on heat decarbonisation plans
TIME is running out for Edinburgh residents to have a say on plans to decarbonise the heat supply of buildings and improve energy efficiency...
Cladding specialist shows support for sector with award sponsorship
CUMBERNAULD-based cladding specialist MSP Facades has announced it is showing its support for the sector with the sponsorship of the Best Refurbishment Project category...
“Significant” Scottish contribution aids GRAHAM performance
GRAHAM has announced a 36% rise in turnover to £767.5 million for the 2017/18 financial year.
The construction, facilities management and project investment group also reported...
Protected wildlife site loses status following build of Trump golf course
PARTS of the dunes at Foveran Links have lost their status as a nationally important protected wildlife site.
The news comes following a ruling by...
Finalists revealed for Scottish Property Awards
THE finalists have been revealed for the Scottish Property Awards ahead of February's ceremony.
The awards programme celebrates the achievements in public and commercial property...
ScotRail to create digital twins of stations and depots
SCOTRAIL has partnered with Optimise AI to create digital twins of all its stations and depots in a bid to reduce emissions and improve...
Landmark Groundforce Bridge project helps span Lesmahagow watercourse
THE longest bridge ever built by Groundforce Bridge has helped civil engineers APL Construction span an 11m watercourse and flood area in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire.
The...
