Build of MiAlgae’s major scale-up facility begins in Grangemouth
GROUND has been broken on the build of MiAlgae's major new scale-up facility in Grangemouth.
The Scottish biotechnology company produces sustainable microalgae-based Omega 3 ingredients,...
Avant unveils plans for 230 new homes in South Lanarkshire village
AVANT Homes Scotland has submitted plans for a £51 million development comprising 230 new properties in the village of Netherburn, South Lanarkshire.
Called Southburn View...
Green light for new Campbeltown school
THE new Campbeltown Grammar School project has received a major boost as members of the council’s Planning, Protective Services and Licensing (PPSL) Committee granted planning...
Galliford Try lands double defence deal
GALLIFORD Try's building business has secured contracts in the defence sector worth a combined £30.9 million.
The firm has been appointed by BAE Systems in...
Funding package supports Edinburgh sustainable residential development
GLASGOW-based housing developer Carmichael Homes has started construction on a new 25-flat project in Edinburgh, with support from Bank of Scotland.
The firm has delivered...
New Gullane affordable homes to boast air source heat pumps
WORK has started on a £7.7 million project to deliver 38 new affordable homes in Gullane, East Lothian.
The properties will be built by Cala...
Edinburgh bid and tender specialist celebrates global award win
EDINBURGH-based bid and tender specialist AM Bid has announced that founder Andrew Morrison has been named Global Thought Leader of the Year by the...
Construction output dips but new orders point to future growth
The latest construction output from the ONS indicates that overall activity in the industry fell 0.8% in April compared to March. New construction work...
Edinburgh’s trams to Newhaven project set for 2023 completion
EDINBURGH'S trams to Newhaven is on track for completion in spring 2023, the capital's council has announced.
It comes as the project reaches its two-year point,...
“Modest” rise in housing completions doesn’t satisfy demand
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed new figures showing a 4.8% rise in the number of housing completions, but warned there is a "long...
Campaigners celebrate as Drem-Gullane pathway work begins
THE 'first stretch' of a new four-mile footpath and cycleway to connect Gullane and Drem is underway.
For 15 years, the Drem-Gullane Path Campaign has called...
Work to begin on £1m boathouse in Edinburgh
WORK is due to start on St Andrew Boat Club's (SABC) new £1 million boathouse in Edinburgh.
Measuring nearly 600 square metres, the facility will...
CBRE strengthens building consultancy team with new appointments
GLOBAL real estate advisor, CBRE, has announced two new appointments to expand and strengthen its project management and building consultancy department.
Kyle Faichney joins the...
Workers can breathe easier thanks to CDP
A new initiative has been launched in the fight to tackle health problems associated with construction workers breathing in dust.
Supported by the Health and...
Two Glasgow schools set for £8m upgrades
AROUND £8 million is to be spent on the upgrade of two Glasgow schools, the city's council has announced.
St Paul's High School and Carntyne...
Contract fears for construction workers
Three in five construction workers don’t have an employment contract, according to a new survey.
More than 60% of construction workers polled by constructaquote.com admitted...
SES adds second Scottish base following expansion
SES Engineering Services (SES) has opened a second Scotland office, in Edinburgh, as it continues to expand north of the border.
The business, which first...
Report warns power challenges pose ‘substantial’ hurdles for offshore wind sector
NEW research has revealed that 'persistent' power challenges pose 'substantial' hurdles for the offshore wind industry.
The Race to Renewables report, authored by energy solutions specialist Aggreko,...
Glamping design consultancy on course to double headcount
EDINBURGH-headquartered glamping site design consultancy, Glampitect, has revealed it expects to more than double staff numbers in the next 12 months.
Founded in August 2019...
Innovative housing model takes off in the Highlands
FOUR families who work for local businesses in and around Aviemore have moved into new homes, thanks to a partnership between Highland Council, HHA...
