Work completed on £72m Highland school campus
KIER has completed work on the build of the new £72 million Tain School Campus on behalf of the Highland Council.
Tain Campus is the...
Five-year fitness plan for NHS maintenance
THE backlog maintenance costs in the NHS have reduced by £62m over the last year, according to latest statistics.
The ‘State of the NHS Scotland...
University tests building materials for new UK power plants
THE University of Dundee has helped test materials over a four year period that are set to be used in the construction of a...
Hitachi Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence plans hailed as ‘massive coup’ for Glasgow
HITACHI Energy is set to establish a UK Engineering Centre of Excellence in Glasgow City Centre.
The firm will acquire the 14,982 sq ft 8th...
Edinburgh could make temporary Covid-19 active travel network permanent
AN Edinburgh-wide consultation has been launched to seek views on whether or not work to the capital's active travel network should be retained beyond...
Investors opt for quality over quantity in Scottish commercial property
INVESTORS in Scottish commercial property are increasingly focussing their interests on high-quality, well-located assets, according to new analysis from Knight Frank.
The firm said this...
Morrison earns community engagement accolade
MORRISON Construction won the Excellence in Community Engagement prize at this year's Highland Women Business Awards.
The contractor was presented with the award at a...
‘Transformative’ Aberdeen regeneration could include new football stadium
A 'transformative' regeneration of Aberdeen's city centre, former market and beach front has been given the go ahead.
Described as 'once-in-a-generation' by Aberdeen City Council,...
Podcast discusses the challenges and rewards of apprenticeships
AN experienced lecturer and an up-and-coming learner from the same college have both talked frankly about the challenges and rewards of apprenticeships.
Andy Mackintosh and...
SPA donation helps bolster Scottish charity
A significant financial donation from the Scottish Procurement Alliance's (SPA) community benefit fund has bolstered a Scottish charity dedicated to supporting people impacted by addictions,...
Further STTA prizes at Edinburgh Napier University
THE Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA) has continued its sponsorship of student prizes at the Centre for Timber Engineering within the Forest Products Research Institute...
Scaffold and access excellence celebrated at annual awards ceremony
THE winners of the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2025 have been announced at a ceremony in Manchester.
The star-studded event, held at Manchester Central, marked the...
Industry bodies welcome decision on planning appeal rights
THE Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has welcomed the decision of the Scottish Parliament's Local Government and Communities Committee to resist calls for...
Anonymous donation of £625,000 gives Mackintosh project major boost
AN anonymous donation of £625,000 has provided a major boost for one of Scotland's most ambitious cultural heritage projects.
The National Trust for Scotland received...
Rearo secures lucrative deal with Eurocell to supply laminate wall panels
GLASGOW-based kitchen and bathroom surface manufacturer Rearo has announced a new deal with Eurocell to supply laminate wall panels.
The contract with the Derbyshire-based company,...
Kingdom achieves Investors in People Gold accreditation
KINGDOM Housing Association and Kingdom Support & Care, part of the Kingdom Group, are celebrating after achieving Investors in People Gold accreditation.
The move recognises...
Tenders invited for £40 million Elgin projects
TWO key Moray growth deal projects worth almost £40 million are now inviting tender bids for detailed design works.
The developments are part of the...
Housing minister tours new Borders development
Scotland's local government and housing minister, Kevin Stewart MSP, recently paid a visit to Trust Housing’s new extra care development in Duns.
Search begins for contractor to build £16m Bridge of Allan flood defence scheme
APPROVAL has been granted by Stirling Council to procure a contract to design and build a £16 million flood defence scheme in Bridge of...
Milestone for Leith development as work starts on 388-home project
WORK is underway on a new 388-home residential development in Leith.
The Waterfront Plaza project has been tipped to transform disused land at a section...
