Inspection finds ‘overwhelming’ need for HMP Barlinnie replacement
THERE is an 'overwhelming' and 'urgent' need for a replacement prison to HMP Barlinnie, the HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMPIS) has said...
Ogilvie Construction strike gold
OGILVIE Construction has received a Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) in this year’s Occupational Health & Safety Awards.
As...
New study provides ‘cautious note of optimism’ for construction
A new study has found that the construction industry is rallying from the aftermath of the lockdown period as builders report 'steady' workflow and...
Progress continues on Aberdeen’s biggest council house programme in half a century
PROGRESS is being made on Aberdeen's biggest council house programme in half a century, the city's local authority has said.
Members of Aberdeen City Council's...
Robertson begins build of new Aberdeen primary school
ROBERTSON has commenced construction on the build of the new replacement Riverbank Primary School in Aberdeen.
Being built partly on the site of its predecessor...
SSE launches £10m hydro community benefit fund
SSE has launched a new £10 million hydro community benefit fund aimed at supporting projects within areas that host its existing hydro power infrastructure across...
Scottish builders in call for housing commitment
As George Osborne announced what he described as the biggest home building programme since the 1970s to help tackle the “growing crisis of home...
Blairs’ Greenock showroom gets a makeover
BLAIRS Windows and Doors has launched its refurbished showroom at the firm's Greenock HQ.
With an updated look, 'alluring' interiors, and the addition of the...
Barratt Developments to prioritise wildlife on all Scottish developments by 2023
BARRATT Developments has announced it is to further prioritise wildlife on all of its new Scottish developments by 2023.
It comes as part of the...
Business case approved for build of £5.8m active travel bridge in Levenmouth
PLANS for the build of a £5.8 million active travel bridge in Levenmouth have taken a 'significant' step forward, Fife Council has said.
The news...
Argyll & Bute Council plans build of over 1,000 affordable homes
ARGYLL and Bute Council has announced plans to build over 1,000 affordable homes over the next five years.
The local authority said that its strategic...
Two Scottish electricians set their sights on sporting glory
RUNNING a successful electrical business is a full-time job in its own right, but two SELECT members have told of how they juggle the...
Ministerial approval for Corriegarth Wind Farm project
APPROVAL has been given to Corriegarth Wind Farm, in Highland Council Area, which will have 23 turbines and a generating capacity of up to 70MW.
Energy Minister...
Amey lands new technology infrastructure contract across Scotland
AMEY has been awarded a new contract worth over £6 million annually to operate, maintain and upgrade the motorway and trunk road technology infrastructure...
Play parks in Scotland set for £5m revamp
EACH local authority in Scotland is to receive a share of £5 million to revamp play parks in their constituency.
It comes as part of...
Roofing supplier’s ‘Trussmas’ tree wows in Inverness
AN Inverness roof truss supplier is getting into the spirit of the season with the unveiling of a supersized ‘Trussmas’ tree at its yard.
The...
Housebuilder supports Loanhead Gala celebrations
LOANHEAD Children's Gala Day has welcomed a £500 donation from Dandara Scotland.
The money will be used to sponsor an afternoon of entertainment on Sunday...
Clark Contracts director celebrates 20-year milestone
CLARK Contracts director Gerry Cummins is celebrating 20 years with the business, having joined in 2004 as a graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University, with...
Delaying net zero commitments ‘ignores economic advantages green technologies derive’
FIONA Hodgson, chief executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF), has said PM Rishi Sunak's announcement about the delay of...
Permission granted for new Bargeddie housing development
Planning permission has been granted for a new 160-home development at Glasgow Road, Bargeddie.
North Lanarkshire Council granted full planning permission to Ashfield Land and...
