Scottish Government explains why construction is continuing
THE Scottish Government has told Project Scotland that construction sites have been able to stay open amidst heightened Covid-19-related restrictions after developing guidance with trade...
MPA awarded £6 million for ‘groundbreaking’ fuel switching projects
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has been awarded over £6 million by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for demonstrations of...
Donaldson Group creates new role to boost digital strategy
DONALDSON Group has announced the appointment of Fergus Bell as D-commerce director of the retail & distribution division in a newly created role.
He joins...
Tens of thousands of engineers to work on major rail projects this Christmas
TENS of thousands of railway engineers are to work 'around-the-clock' this Christmas to improve the UK's rail network.
Network Rail said that the festive period...
Paisley construction firm workers learn life-saving CPR skills
15 JR Group employees have received CPR training from the British Heart Foundation to ensure they are equipped with life-saving skills.
The charity offered...
Contractors hailed for ‘excellent’ work on £3.4m Glenfinnan Viaduct project
A team of specialist engineers have completed a year-long £3.4 million restoration project on the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct.
The structure, known worldwide for featuring in...
Green light for new Portobello High School
THE City of Edinburgh Council (Portobello Park) Act 2014 has received Royal Assent, allowing work to start on building the new Portobello High School on Portobello Park....
Milestone marked as net zero homes handed over in Airdrie
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has marked the completion of the local authority's first net zero homes.
The 11 properties, built by contractor CCG, are said to...
DM Hall confirms this year’s bursary scheme winner
DM Hall has announced this year’s winner of its £500 annual bursary scheme as Tommy Turner, from Cambuslang.
The award is open to any student...
Glasgow firm supports development of new heat pump technology
A Glasgow-based energy firm has teamed up with senior figures from across the industry to fund pioneering heat pump technology.
Union Technical has provided pre-seed...
Groundforce expands Scottish shoring team with new area sales manager
GROUNDFORCE has strengthened its Scottish shoring team with the appointment of Stuart Clazey as area sales manager.
Stuart, who will cover the west of Scotland,...
CCG’s offsite manufacturing speeds up school programme
CCG’s offsite manufacturing approach has been tipped to reduce the time it will take to build a new South Lanarkshire primary school.
The next phase...
Double award joy for Clyde Gateway
CLYDE Gateway is celebrating a double triumph at the Herald Property Awards.
The organisation picked up the Property Team of the Year award, as well...
The Commonwealth catalyst: the legacy behind Glasgow’s games
By Niki Spence, head of sustainable communities at Clyde Gateway
IN just a year’s time Glasgow will welcome back the Commonwealth Games to our city,...
Dozens of commercial properties across Scotland set to go under the hammer
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has announced that its latest commercial property auction will feature 59 properties and development land across Scotland.
The properties will go under...
Consultants add to senior project management and building surveying team
THOMAS and Adamson’s has announced that its newest partner, Zander Muego, has relocated to its UK operation to spearhead the firm's project management and...
Lovell Scotland going for Gold as new HQ officially opens
PARTNERSHIP housing developer Lovell has announced it is celebrating securing Gold Investors in People accreditation for a further three years as its new Scottish...
Double delight for Glasgow renewable energy firm
A Glasgow-based renewable energy firm has been shortlisted for two major industry awards.
SPV Energy, who specialise in commercial and domestic solar photovoltaic and commercial biomass,...
Construction sector welcomes VAT cut on energy saving materials
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, for the next five years, homeowners will pay 0% VAT on energy saving materials including solar panels...
“Significant contribution” of hub projects outlined in annual report
THE value of hub East Central Scotland community infrastructure projects across Perthshire, Tayside, Forth Valley and Fife has grown to £617 million, new figures...
