Funding boost in project to protect road workers
AMEY has secured additional funding to design an Impact Protection Vehicle (IPV) to protect workers when putting out traffic management on live carriageways.
The firm...
Robertson Construction completes build of £16m Aberdeen school
ROBERTSON Construction has completed the £16 million build of Milltimber Primary School in Aberdeen.
The school officially opened its doors to pupils and staff this...
Building firms look to net funds for charity
BUSINESSES from across Scotland's built environment are joining forces this week to raise money for charity.
Edinburgh-based all trades insurance reinstatement specialist INSUREPAIR and Shepherd...
Plans approved for ‘world class’ Passivhaus art facility in Edinburgh
THE National Galleries of Scotland has secured planning permission for the build of a 'transformational' Passivhaus facility in the north of Edinburgh.
The Art Works...
Contractor to host Meet the Buyer event in Fife
THE JR Group is to welcome local SMEs to a Meet the Buyer event in Fife as it looks for local businesses to help...
Lichfields appoints new senior director
NICOLA Woodward has been promoted to the role of senior director at planning and development specialist Lichfields.
Nicola, who is a member of the Scottish...
Glasgow can flourish with construction sector’s help
THE new deputy leader of Glasgow City Council has told Project Scotland that the local authority intends on working more directly with the construction...
Unsung hero helps keep Scottish scaffold firm grounded
AN award-winning operations director has encouraged women considering careers in the construction industry to grab any opportunities with both hands.
Kellyanne Conway has worked with...
Build of life sciences innovation hub in Dundee receives £8m boost
SCOTTISH Enterprise has committed £8 million to the University of Dundee's build of a life sciences innovation hub.
The new £40 million facility, which is...
CALA team set for ‘ultimate challenge’ in Cambodia
A group of CALA Homes employees from across Scotland is preparing to travel to Cambodia to support in building safe homes for vulnerable families.
The...
Glasgow’s Cathcart set for £750,000 sewer network upgrade
SCOTTISH Water is to invest £750,000 into the upgrade of the sewer network in the Cathcart area of Glasgow.
The project will look to address...
Scots regeneration firm becomes CCS Client Partner
URBAN Union has vowed to help raise standards and improve the image of the construction sector after becoming a Client Partner of the Considerate Constructors Scheme.
The...
Recognition for regeneration of historic Peterhead building
REGENERATION work on a listed historic building in Peterhead has been recognised after being shortlisted for a property award.
The harbour front building, which had...
GB Energy chair visits Aberdeen following jobs promise
THE chair of Great British Energy (GBE), Juergen Maier, has met with key public and private sector representatives in Aberdeen interested in clean energy.
The...
Scottish Water ramps up net zero ambitions with milestone solar installation
SCOTTISH Water has celebrated the installation of its 100th solar scheme as the publicly-owned utility presses ahead with its renewables programme.
The organisation now has...
Social enterprise eyes £2m redevelopment of Glasgow football park
GLASGOW City Council has granted a 25-year lease of Stepford Sports Park to FARE Scotland Limited.
The Easterhouse-based social enterprise's acquirement of the long-term lease will...
SFHA makes funding call amid concerns over cost of resolving historic construction issues
THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned that the cost of resolving historic construction issues could heavily impact rent levels in the...
New pocket park marks another milestone in Clyde Gateway regeneration
A new community green space inspired by local school pupils has officially opened in Dalmarnock in Glasgow's east end.
The park, named Pigeon Park, was...
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...
Housebuilder secures 5-star rating for tenth year in a row
MACTAGGART & Mickel has secured a 5-star rating for the 10th year in a row in the Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual Customer Satisfaction...
