One million trees to be planted in Edinburgh by 2030
THE City of Edinburgh Council has launched a target of planting one million trees in the capital by 2030.
Edinburgh already outstrips other cities by...
Bidding ‘masterclass’ aims to help Scottish businesses earn framework success
A new masterclass led by specialists in Scotland’s procurement sector has promised to provide suppliers with 'vital information' on how to submit successful bids...
Edinburgh set for biggest brewery build in over 150 years
INNIS & Gunn has secured planning permission for the build of a new brewery at Heriot-Watt University's Research Park.
Spanning a two-hectare site, the beer...
Glenrothes MP checks out housing progress at former paper mill site
LOCAL MP Peter Grant has visited the former Tullis Russell paper mill site in Glenrothes where Kingdom Housing Association is building 85 affordable homes...
Appeal launched to save Mackintosh-designed Hill House
THE National Trust for Scotland has launched an appeal to save the Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed the Hill House in Helensburgh.
During the 150th anniversary of...
Construction employment at lowest level since June 2017
SCOTTISH construction employment has hit a two-year low, according to figures highlighted by the Scottish Building Federation.
Overall performance of the industry north of the...
Work complete on £1m rockfall prevention project on Edinburgh-Glasgow line
WORK on a £1 million rockfall prevention project on the main Edinburgh-Glasgow railway line has been completed, Network Rail has announced.
The rail organisation has...
Smart Hub Lanarkshire opens its doors for in-person visits
A state-of-the-art centre which promises to help manufacturing SMEs to grow and prepare for the future has opened its doors for in-person events.
Jamie Hepburn,...
GRS completes acquisition of ground stabilisation ‘disruptor’ Soil Science
CONSTRUCTION materials group GRS has acquired start-up ground stabilisation and enabling works contractor Soil Science Ltd in a multi-million pound deal.
The bolt-on acquisition is...
Google agrees to tackle fake reviews on businesses
GOOGLE has agreed to enforce sanctions to deter businesses that try to benefit from fake reviews and also sanction those that write fake or...
Care taken in design of new Perth facility
CAPABILITY Scotland’s build of a new complex care facility at Bertha Park Village in Perth will be its ‘most significant, complex, and exciting’ project...
Work begins on ‘pioneering’ affordable housing project in Livingston
ARK Housing Association has announced the start of work on a 'pioneering' affordable homes development in Livingston.
The £4.2 million Crusader Rise project, which...
Galliford Try boss to stand down
GREG Fitzgerald has announced he is to retire as Chief Executive of Galliford Try after 33 years with the company.
He will leave his post no...
New health and safety guidance issued for Scottish construction sector
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued expanded health and safety guidance as the sector begins its road back to work following the lockdown...
Covid-19 still leaves ‘uncertainty’ for construction despite ‘build, build, build’ promise
THE full impact of Covid-19 on the UK economy is expected to spell 'uncertainty' for the construction industry, according to the Construction Products Association's...
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...
Barratt donation gives local centre a sporting chance
BARRATT Developments North Scotland has donated £1,000 to the Bettridge Centre, as part of its latest Community Fund giveaway.
The Bettridge Centre is a community-owned...
First National Robotarium CEO appointed
STEWART Miller has been appointed as the first CEO of the National Robotarium, which has been tipped to 'catalyse' innovation and talent development in...
£30m Bellsmyre regeneration plans gather pace
CONSTRUCTION work to create much-needed affordable homes for Caledonia Housing Association tenants at Bellsmyre is progressing with contractors on site at Muir Road and...
Tilecraft & Optimus Decorating celebrate securing raft of ISO accreditations
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TILECRAFT & Optimus Decorating are celebrating achieving a raft of globally recognised ISO accreditations as...
