Milestone for redevelopment of historic Edinburgh school
THE first homes at the redevelopment of Edinburgh’s former Royal Blind School and Braille Press have launched to market.
CALA Homes (East) confirmed the first...
HSE plans major overhaul of RIDDOR reporting
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on plans to overhaul the reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR).
HSE...
Contract awarded for £11m Lochaber flood protection scheme
RJ McLeod has secured the £11 million contract for the construction of a flood protection scheme in Lochaber.
Awarded by The Highland Council, the 2km...
Tribute to The Big Yin helps raise vital funds
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has already raised over £2,100 for Parkinson’s UK, just two months on from unveiling a stunning Scania T-cab Truck hand-painted in...
Octopus Energy names Edinburgh Boiler Company as official Trusted Partner
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has been boosted by being named as an official Octopus Energy Trusted Partner.
Octopus has given the green light to...
Morris & Spottiswood reappointed to NHS framework
MORRIS & Spottiswood has been reappointed to the NHS national shared services, Scottish minor building works framework.
The four-year framework covers 34 regions across Scotland...
Housebuilder searches for worthy causes in Scotland requiring funding support
MILLER Homes is encouraging local projects, charities and causes to apply for its next round of community funding, which will see £20,000 distributed near...
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum calls for manufacturers to help ease supply chain ‘crisis’
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) is making an appeal to manufacturers to help support the building sector’s recovery.
Working with the Construction Scotland Innovation...
Local firms urged to prepare for opportunities on £79.5m Clyde bridge project
FIRMS have been urged to prepare for a range of sub-contract opportunities on the £79.5 million Clyde waterfront and Renfrewshire riverside project.
Civil engineering specialist...
Consultation to shape improved women’s safety in design of Edinburgh public spaces
A consultation has been launched in Edinburgh aimed at ensuring the capital is designed to make residents - in particular women and girls -...
Glasgow BTR project set for summer launch
A 'landmark' Glasgow Build-to-Rent (BTR) housing development will be delivered in the heart of Merchant City this summer with the delivery of 36 apartments.
Tay...
Kingdom appoints new group director of corporate services
LEIGH Grubb has been appointed group director of corporate services at the Kingdom Group following a 'structural evaluation' of the organisation.
The new role was...
Aberdeen targets future as green hydrogen exporter as £38.4m investment announced
ABERDEEN City Council has announced a £38.4 million hydrogen investment package as part of its recently approved annual budget.
The local authority said that its...
Young designers impress with show home garden creations
PUPILS at Kirkhill Primary have created garden designs for Tulloch Homes’ show home at Highland View in Kirkhill as part of a competition.
The Lochy...
Original contractor to upgrade Orkney skatepark 17 years on from its build
HEDDLE Construction Ltd is to carry out £25,000 worth of improvement works to Kirkwall Skatepark in Orkney.
The local firm was the original contractor on...
Aberdeenshire firms up for awards double
TWO Aberdeenshire firms have received recognition after two of their collaborations were named as finalists at a UK-wide self-build housing awards.
Scotframe and Cairnrowan Custom Homes...
Firm shortlisted for four gongs at Learning Places Scotland Awards
FOUR Holmes Miller projects have been nominated for honours at the Learning Places Scotland Awards later this month.
Held in partnership with the Scottish Government,...
Work complete on £7m upgrade of one of Scotland’s most critical freight corridors
NETWORK Rail has delivered £7 million worth of improvements to one of the most critical freight corridors in Scotland.
Multiple upgrades were carried out during...
Aberdeen beach front regeneration plans progress
ABERDEEN City Council has revealed that progress is being made on plans to regenerate the city's beach front area.
Members of the full council committee...
Housebuilder ramps up focus on affordable housing
SPRINGFIELD Properties has unveiled plans for the firm's first 100% affordable housing project in the Scottish Borders.
The housebuilder has lodged plans with Berwickshire Council...
