Kier to build £1 billion HMP Glasgow
The total cost of the project is £998.4 million, which includes the cost of land acquisition, VAT, and a construction contract cost of £683.8...
Work begins on £3m extension at Dundee school
ROBERTSON Construction Tayside has commenced work on a £3 million extension at Dundee's Mill O'Mains Primary School.
The Dundee City Council project will see the...
Glasgow property rental business rebrands as Rosevale Letting
GLASGOW property business Newton Letting is rebranding as Rosevale Letting, following the conclusion of a licensing period which permitted former employee Riccardo Giovanacci to...
Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction announces 12 new partners
HERIOT-WATT University's Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction (CESC) has signed affiliate agreements with 12 leading institutes, organisations and startups.
CESC exists as a global...
Toolbox Talks to tour for fourth year
SELECT, the trade body for Scotland’s electro-technical sector, has announced the venues and dates for its 2016 Toolbox Talks.
The purpose of the event is...
Knauf Insulation to invest in low-carbon rock mineral wool factory
KNAUF Insulation has announced plans to invest circa €200 million in a new rock mineral wool factory to serve the UK market.
The facility, with...
Work underway on build of student accommodation in Glasgow
WORK is underway on the build of iQ Student Accommodation's latest purpose built student accommodation development in Glasgow city centre.
Located at 225 Bath Street,...
ICE kicks off “Commit to Infrastructure” General Election campaign
THE Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) General Election campaign began this week, marking the start of a programme of activity to ensure that whichever party...
Construction work begins on new Gorbals affordable homes
CONSTRUCTION has started on 28 new affordable homes in the Gorbals area of Glasgow.
The properties for social rent comprise 18 one and two-bedroom flats...
BRE Scotland wins big at Green Apple Awards
BRE’s Innovation Park in Ravenscraig scooped a top award at the Green Apple Awards in Edinburgh which recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice around the...
Landmark Queens Quay energy centre officially opens
THE Queens Quay Heat Pump Energy Centre is providing low-carbon heating to the first phases of the £250 million Clydebank-based development.
Members of West Dunbartonshire...
Edinburgh locals asked to help shape conservation priorities
EDINBURGH residents have been asked to suggest buildings in the capital that are in need of conservation work.
The call comes from the Edinburgh World...
Engineering student creates marine web series
A Dundee University PhD civil engineering student has created an online documentary series on Scotland’s marine life.
Big-hearted apprentices in £10,000 charity boost
APPRENTICES at Glasgow's City Building LLP have raised £10,000 towards the new Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice by taking part in a number of charity events.
The...
Construction of £10m TrustFord Aberdeen base complete
KNIGHT Property Group has announced completion of construction works on a new showroom and vehicle service facility for TrustFord within the West Tullos Industrial...
SSEN recognised for ‘above and beyond’ staff development
SSEN Transmission has been awarded Platinum-accredited membership from The 5% Club in recognition of its development of its employees.
With responsibility for the high-voltage electricity...
Stirling Council appoints firm to repair bridge as a ‘matter of urgency’
AMCOGIFFEN has been appointed by Stirling Council to carry out repair works on Catterburn Bridge.
The firm commenced initial site investigation works earlier this week,...
New report highlights Robertson Group’s contribution to economy
ROBERTSON Group has announced that an academic research centre has found that the company's spending over the past three years has supported over £1.8...
New app virtually reconstructs ancient Uist sites
A new app has been launched to allow people to explore virtually reconstructed archaeological sites along the Hebridean Way in Uist.
Unveiled by Lews Castle...
Rangers secure planning permission for build of mixed-use venue
RANGERS Football Club has confirmed that Glasgow City Council has approved plans for the build of a two-storey mixed-use venue at their Ibrox stadium.
Rangers’...
