Ashton Lane restaurant recognised with listed status
GLASGOW'S Ubiquitous Chip restaurant has been designated as a Category B listed building by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).
The restaurant is known for its links...
Scottish SMEs experienced dip in fortunes in late 2019
RESEARCH by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in Scotland has revealed local builders suffered a dip in fortunes in the fourth quarter of...
Breedon in “excellent shape” as firm reveals turnover and profits rise
BREEDON has reported a rise in both turnover and pre-tax profits for the year ended 31 December 2018.
Group revenue is up 32% to £862.7...
Video series aims to stimulate debate on cladding topics
NON-flammable cladding specialist Vivalda Group has announced it is producing a series of videos to improve the construction industry’s understanding of issues such as...
Glasgow’s Met Tower to be transformed into co-living accommodation
GLASGOW'S Met Tower is to be redeveloped into co-living accommodation after being acquired by Vita Group.
The move will see Vita Group introduce its award-winning...
Robertson lays the groundwork for refurbishment project
ROBERTSON has started enabling works on a £12 million project at the University of Edinburgh’s Darwin building.
The work will last 18 months, with the site being prepared for refurbishment...
First phase of peatland restoration project at Highlands Natural Capital Lab complete
AECOM has completed the first phase of a peatland restoration project at the Natural Capital Laboratory in the Scottish Highlands, near Loch Ness.
Recycled plastic...
Tranent steel fabrication yard secures £100m SSEN Transmission contract
SSEN Transmission has awarded a £100 million contract to Tranent-based Had Fab to fabricate nearly 500 steel towers.
The contract represents the largest in the...
Easy does it for Fife developer helping to revitalise communities
GLENROTHES-based Easy Living Homes is helping to address Scotland’s housing crisis, with work gathering pace at the firm’s latest 80-home development in the village...
‘Unsung hero’ of Scotland’s electrical sector recognised with lifetime achievement accolade
AN 'unsung hero' of the electrical industry has been recognised for his contribution to the sector with the Lifetime Achievement Award by SELECT.
Alick Smith...
GRAHAM records ‘strong and sustainable’ financial growth figures
GRAHAM has reported 'strong and sustainable' financial growth in its latest published accounts for the financial year with revenue reaching £948 million.
It marks a...
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...
Merchant Homes unveils latest Dundee site
MERCHANT Homes has announced the launch of its latest 'boutique' development, Haddington Gardens in Dundee.
The 16-home site comprises a selection of two and three-bedroom...
UK Roofing Awards winners announced
THE winners of the 2024 NFRC UK Roofing Awards have been revealed at a ceremony at the InterContinental London—The O2, hosted by actor and...
New stats show 6% decrease in all sector housebuilding completions in Scotland
NEWLY released figures have revealed a 6% decrease in all sector housebuilding completions in Scotland and a 3% fall in starts in the year...
Award recognition puts Beatlie School Campus top of the class
BEATLIE School Campus in West Lothian was honoured with the Small Public Development of the Year accolade at the 2024 Scottish Property Awards.
The new...
New mortar made from recycled plastic helps reduce heat loss
NEWCASTLE University researchers have developed a mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which it says improves insulation and reduces plastic waste.
The team...
Glencoe Folk Museum set for major redevelopment
MATHER & Co is working with Peter Drummond Architects to redevelop Glencoe Folk Museum in the Scottish Highlands.
Housed in traditional 18th century heather-thatched cottages,...
Skills Academy launches as part of £116m Levenmouth rail project
YOUNG people in Fife are to be equipped with entry-level skills and qualifications to gain careers in the railway maintenance sector.
Network Rail is launching...
Sun sets on ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant 2024
THE sun has set on ScotPlant 2024 after two amazing days which showcased the very best of the Scottish plant industry.
Huge crowds gathered at...
