Keys handover marks affordable housing boost in Pitlochry
CALEDONIA Housing Association is marking a boost for affordable housing in Pitlochry after the keys for 12 new flats were handed over to tenants.
The...
Scottish councils awarded funding to help drive electric car revolution
THE Scottish Government has committed over £20 million of funding to help support the uptake of electric vehicles.
Allocated through the Switched on Towns and...
Insulation specialist launches new e-learning platform
STONE wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has launched a new e-learning platform designed to make it easier for construction professionals to access learning resources and...
Contract awarded for ground investigation works on Fife flood protection scheme
DUNELM Geotechnical and Environmental has been awarded the contract to carry out ground investigation works in support of Fife Council's Cardenden flood protection scheme.
The...
Carluke business helps firms out of the weeds
GROWING a business during a recession would be a tough task for even the most experienced entrepreneur – but for a young man starting...
Work starts at £40 million BioHub life sciences project in Aberdeen
WORK is underway on the £40 million BioHub life sciences innovation hub in Aberdeen.
BDP was appointed to lead a multidisciplinary design team, consisting of...
Andy Williamson appointed MD of The Pallet LOOP
ANDY Williamson has been promoted to the role of MD at The Pallet LOOP, the circular economy pallet provider for the UK construction sector.
Previously commercial...
Engineers to begin £1.8m improvement works on West Highlands line
ENGINEERS are set to begin £1.8 million resilience works on the Mallaig rail line at Lochailort in the West Highlands.
The Network Rail project is...
Contractor makes ‘bumper’ donation to Highland foodbank to help meet festive demand
THE JR Group has made a vital donation to a Highland foodbank in time for Christmas.
The contractor, working alongside TSL, Capstone and Link...
hub South West Scotland appoints new development manager
HUB South West Scotland has appointed Tom McEwan as development manager.
He brings over 13 years of experience to the role, specialising in the management...
The Commonwealth catalyst: the legacy behind Glasgow’s games
By Niki Spence, head of sustainable communities at Clyde Gateway
IN just a year’s time Glasgow will welcome back the Commonwealth Games to our city,...
ATS director embarks on gruelling charity challenge
DAVID Crosby, a director of Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS), is participating in the Forth Ultra event for charity this weekend.
The Rosyth-based specialist flooring contractor...
Ardgowan Distillery makes key appointment as construction continues
ARDGOWAN Distillery has appointed a sales and marketing director as construction continues to progress on its £20 million 'cathedral of whisky' in Inverclyde.
Muir Construction...
EBS Construction appoints management services and construction software provider
PROFESSIONAL management services and construction software provider Apsis Business Components has been appointed by EBS Construction to provide operational and software service support.
Glasgow-based EBS...
Edinburgh site sold in £49m deal
A three-acre site in Edinburgh has been sold for £49.1 million, its developer has announced.
Edinburgh Haymarket Developments Ltd (EHDL), a joint venture between Tiger...
Free webinar will explore future of social housing in Scotland
SCOTLAND Excel is teaming up with the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) to look at the future...
Build of North Ayrshire Council’s largest ever housing development underway
ASHLEIGH (Scotland) has commenced work on the build of North Ayrshire Council's largest ever housing development.
The £50 million project will see 202 homes built...
Scotland’s planning and construction industry urged to accommodate pollinators
SCOTTISH Natural Heritage (SNH) has urged Scotland's planning and construction industry to create a more ‘resilient and nature-rich’ urban environment to help accommodate pollinators.
The...
Regeneration firm appoints new project manager
CALUM Bruce has been appointed as a project manager at regeneration specialist Urban Union.
Based in the firm’s Glasgow head office, he will be responsible...
Ian Fergusson named on UK & Ireland World Regional Board of RICS
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors managing partner Ian Fergusson has been appointed as a Board member of the UK and Ireland World Regional Board of the...
