University student helps oil and gas firm cut PPE waste
A University of Strathclyde student has helped a global oil and gas firm cut waste by repurposing its old personal protective equipment (PPE).
Employing over...
Steadmans’ growth prompts new managerial role
BUILDING products manufacturer Steadmans has promoted Darren Hall to the new post of sales and operations manager for Scotland and Ireland.
Darren, who has been with...
Advanced works underway on ‘next generation’ Glasgow building
DEANS Civil Engineering Scotland has commenced advanced works on behalf of CEG to prepare Glasgow's 33 Cadogan Street for development.
Works include installing sheet piling around...
Renovation project saves a Glasgow icon
A building in the Tradeston area of Glasgow has been saved from dilapidation after intervention from the building’s factor, home and business owners and...
Global acquires majority stake in Aberdeen-based Prism Energy
INVERNESS-headquartered Global has acquired a controlling state in Aberdeen-based Prism Energy.
The project management and controls solutions provider was founded by Andy Sutherland and is...
Housebuilder adds to construction team with three senior appointments
AVANT Homes has made three new appointments to its construction team.
Bryan Galloway has been named construction director, while James Reid and Peter Forrester have...
Lifelong Larkhall resident thrilled with new home
A lifelong Larkhall resident has spoken of her delight with her home at the newly completed Avon Road development in the town.
Marjory McMurray, who...
BIM investment pays off for contractor
GRAHAM Construction has become the first contractor in the UK to achieve a prestigious certification for Building Information Modelling (BIM).
The company has achieved British...
Scottish Water delivers ‘first of its kind’ project in Hamilton
SCOTTISH Water has completed work on a 'groundbreaking' project to harness hydropower from waste water.
Describing it as a 'first of its kind' in the...
Inverkeithing site celebrates regeneration milestone
KINGDOM Housing Association is celebrating a milestone in its regeneration of Fraser Avenue in Inverkeithing, Fife, with the completion of the second phase of...
CR Smith hails trainee programme for aspiring joiners
THE latest recruits to the CR Smith training programme are on track to become fully qualified joiners following success in their latest knowledge tests.
The...
Structural assessment confirms fears over strength of Aberdeenshire bridge
A structural assessment of Aboyne Bridge has confirmed Aberdeenshire Council's initial fears that the structure is currently not strong enough to carry vehicles.
The crossing,...
Repair work begins on 140-year-old Glasgow bridge
WORK is underway on the repair, refurbish, and repaint of a 140-year-old railway bridge over Eglinton Street near Glasgow Central station.
Network Rail engineers will...
Milestone reached in £28m Castlebrae High project
THE replacement £28 million Castlebrae High School project has achieved contract close, hub South East has announced.
Although advance works began on site in October,...
Five-year fitness plan for NHS maintenance
THE backlog maintenance costs in the NHS have reduced by £62m over the last year, according to latest statistics.
The ‘State of the NHS Scotland...
Calls grows for further sector investment
DEPUTY First Mininster Nicola Sturgeon was among the speakers at the launch of the Scottish Contractors’ Group (SCG) Creating Scotland’s Future campaign.
The campaign...
Deadline looms on second consultation on regulation of electrical profession
SELECT has warned that time is running out for those who wish to contribute to the consultation on professional recognition of electricians in Scotland.
The...
Most modern buildings ‘unprepared’ for impact of climate change
A climate‑resilience architecture academic has warned that most modern buildings are not designed for the impending impact of climate change.
Professor Emeritus at Heriot-Watt University...
Heriot-Watt awards honorary degree to pioneering civil engineer
A pioneering civil engineer has been awarded an honorary degree from Heriot-Watt University.
Professor Anusha Shah made history as the first person of colour and...
Build of new hotel underway in Edinburgh’s Haymarket
WORK is underway on the build of a new 157-bedroom hotel in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh.
Ogilvie Construction is leading the development on behalf...
