Foodbank charity ‘overwhelmed’ by contractor’s generosity
CLARK Contracts has announced it donated over 500kg to Trussell Trust foodbanks between June 2022 and January 2023.
The Paisley-headquartered contractor has supported the charity...
Luxury homes to be built on former farmland on outskirts of Dundee
WORK is underway at Ledyatt Farm on the outskirts of Dundee to create a luxury five-unit housing development.
Developers R&A Contracts are leading the transformation...
Shawfair visit lets QS students see how a new town is created
DOZENS of quantity surveying students from Northumbria University have travelled to Scotland to learn how a new town is developed.
The 42 second year students paid...
SSE and University of Glasgow to ‘cast new light’ on renewable technologies
SSE Energy Solutions and the University of Glasgow have partnered to launch the 'most detailed' research ever conducted into the performance of renewable technologies...
Skanska charges ahead with electric vehicle policy
SKANSKA UK has ramped up its environmental ambitions with the introduction of a new electric vehicle company car policy.
The firm has set a target...
Stonehaven development lands national housebuilding award
STEWART Milne Homes is celebrating after its Dunnottar Park development in Stonehaven won gold in the Best Design for Three Storeys or Fewer category...
‘Transformative’ rural housing project delivered in Fort William
A rural housing project previously branded as ‘truly transformative’ has been completed at Upper Achintore in Fort William.
Delivered by The JR Group on behalf...
Balfour Beatty secures Netherton Hub contract
BALFOUR Beatty has secured the contract to deliver initial works on SSEN Transmission's Netherton Hub project.
Appointed as the common interface contractor, Balfour Beatty will...
Student accommodation build planned for vacant Glasgow city centre site
PLANS have been launched for the build of 288 student apartments on a vacant site on the corner of Glasgow's Osborne Street and Old...
CPR enters concrete sector with launch of new business
DUNBARTONSHIRE-based CPR has announced the launch of a new concrete business in a bid to secure supply for two major Scottish surfacing and civils...
RAF Lossiemouth’s £350m upgrade programme completed
THE £350 million programme to upgrade RAF Lossiemouth has been completed following six years of work.
The project came ahead of the arrival of an...
Construction businesses urged to prioritise adaptability
TURNER & Townsend is urging construction businesses to prioritise adaptability in their approaches to long-term projects and programmes to set them up for success.
The...
Build of new affordable homes to begin in Winchburgh
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland is to deliver 19 affordable homes for social rent in Winchburgh on behalf of Home in Scotland.
The properties will form...
Korea turns to Orkney firm for new energy test site
THE Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) has contracted the European Marine Energy (EMEC) in Orkney to support the development of its...
HB Projects appoints new joint MD
HB Projects has announced the promotion of Paul Waugh to joint MD, following four years as commercial director at the firm.
The contractor, which has...
Rocket Heritage & Archaeology confirms key Scottish appointment
ROCKET Heritage & Archaeology has appointed Dr Peter Klemen as principal archaeology consultant for Scotland.
Dr Klemen will be based at the group’s newly opened...
Local firm begins part demolition of ‘eyesore’ Grangemouth building
DAVID Morton has started work on the part demolition of Grangemouth's La Porte Precinct and the Kerse Road Block.
Over a 16-week period, the Larbert-based...
Construction complete at £18.9 million Wallyford Primary
THE keys to the £18.9 million Wallyford Primary in Musselburgh have been handed over following the completion of the construction phase.
Main contractor, Morrison Construction,...
New lease of life for ‘Lightyear’ building
A £2.5 million fit-out has been completed within Glasgow Airport Business Park.
Work at the three-storey ‘Lightyear‘ office building - previously known as the Cirrus...
Electrical firm founder honoured for presentation skills
THE founder and managing director of an East Kilbride-based electrical business has won a “best presentation” accolade at hub South West business development course.
Steven...
