NMITE and BE-ST sign formal agreement to boost sustainability training
NEW Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has signed a formal agreement with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) to 'catalyse' a nation-wide...
Post-Covid public transport fears could hamper Scotland’s carbon targets
AN academic has warned that a potential long-term loss in demand for public transport because of Covid-19 must be understood and suitable action taken...
First phase of Longniddry South development plans approved
EAST Lothian Council has approved detailed designs for 98 new homes to be built in Longniddry South.
The build comes as the first phase of...
New technology aims to boost construction recruitment
AN Edinburgh-based consultancy has launched a 'Trip Advisor-like' service which will aid construction sector employers and candidates in the recruitment process by providing a...
Online platform launched to help improve mobile digital connectivity
A project designed to accelerate mobile digital connectivity across Scotland has reached a major milestone with the launch of an online platform showing locations...
DM Hall ends year with a bolstered commercial property valuation team
DM has continued on its post-pandemic growth path with the appointment of three surveying professionals to its Glasgow commercial valuation team.
Ross Craig, recently qualified as...
Dandara Aberdeen focuses on helping to build construction careers
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara has revealed it is continuing to encourage young people to forge careers in construction with the appointments of Ryan Odlin and Daniel...
Landmark passivhaus nursery to be built in West Lothian
SCOTLAND'S first public passivhaus nursery has moved a step closer after contract close on the project was achieved.
The facility will be built in Blackridge, West...
Scottish Property Federation appoints new chair
KEVIN Robertson has been appointed chair of the Scottish Property Federation (SPF).
The MD of KR Developments succeeds Michaela Sullivan RTPI, who joins East Lothian Council as head...
Grid transformers successfully delivered under police escort to £566m wind farm
TWO grid transformers have been successfully delivered to the £566 million Viking Energy Wind Farm in Shetland under a police convoy.
The transformers will make...
Gurkhas help Interserve to deliver NHS Nightingale Hospital Birmingham
INTERSERVE Group Limited has confirmed it will complete the new Nightingale Hospital Birmingham to treat Covid-19 patients on Friday.
The initial phase of the development...
Design school aims to help create dementia-friendly environments
THE world’s first design school for people with dementia is taking place in Birmingham, with the aim of helping to create buildings that improve...
Construction sector urged to show flexibility in face of economic challenges
TURNER & Townsend has called for 'agility and adaptability' as the construction industry adjusts to the cancellation of the northern leg of HS2.
In its...
Hub companies to showcase delivery of 144 learning estate projects
SCOTLAND'S five regional Hub companies are to come together for the sixth consecutive year at the Learning Places Scotland Conference on November 14 and...
Construction trades to compete in football tournament at Stamford Bridge
THE trades that make up the construction sector are set to go head-to-head this weekend at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium in a charity football...
Work progresses on £47m Wallyford Learning Campus build
WORK on the £47 million Wallyford Learning Campus is progressing, East Lothian Council has said.
Morrison Construction and hub South East are leading works on...
Company secures land for next phase of Winchburgh development
LAND has been acquired for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland's next development of homes in Winchburgh, West Lothian.
Located near Beatlie Road in the village, the...
Turner & Townsend tunes up for National Centre for Music project
TURNER & Townsend has been appointed by the Royal High School Preservation Trust as project manager and contract administrator for the transformation of Edinburgh’s...
GRAHAM to help transform flagship Nike store in Glasgow
NIKE is set to transform its flagship store in Glasgow's Buchanan Street over the summer.
Contractor and interior fit-out specialist GRAHAM will carry out works...
Soben targets further growth following European contract wins
EAST Kilbride-headquartered Soben Contract and Commercial has announced a raft of contract wins across Europe, the UAE, and North Africa.
The quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy...
