Five Stewart Milne site managers earn award recognition
SENIOR site managers at five Stewart Milne Homes developments have been awarded a national accolade in recognition of their commitment, passion and attention to...
Vision unveiled for new coastal neighbourhood in Edinburgh
A masterplan to transform Seafield in north-east Edinburgh into a new neighbourhood has been unveiled by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Currently, the area is...
TÜV SÜD appoints technical director to lead new inspection service
TÜV SÜD has announced the appointment of Michael Hargreaves as technical director of its new LOLER Inspection Service.
Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations...
New Edinburgh student-led development approved
A student-led residential development on Edinburgh's London Road has been granted planning permission.
The 198-bed development by property developer Summix Capital will result in the...
Balfour Beatty fined over Third Don Crossing death
BALFOUR Beatty has been fined £600,000 after a worker was killed when he was struck by a wheeled excavator at the Third Don Crossing...
Grenfell: Scottish Government to ‘carefully consider’ inquiry recommendations
SCOTLAND'S housing minister Paul McLennan has revealed he has met with UK Government ministers to discuss how they can work collaboratively to take the...
Keepmoat has emissions plans verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative
KEEPMOAT has had its plans to halve emissions by 2032 (from 2022) officially verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
The firm joins three...
Plans lodged for new affordable homes development on Arran
PLANS for a new development of affordable homes on Arran, on behalf of Trust Housing Association, have been submitted to North Ayrshire Council.
The JR...
Network Rail looks to help snakes continue to thrive on lineside
NETWORK Rail has released a new short film detailing how it is helping adders, and other reptilian and amphibian wildlife, thrive on habitats along...
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,...
Shetland firm receives backing for ‘green’ welfare units
A project by a Shetland engineering firm to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly services for its clients has secured up to £86,625 from...
Milestone reached in campaign to transform Paisley Museum
A fundraising campaign to support the work to transform Paisley’s museum into a world-class visitor attraction has passed the £1 million milestone.
The Paisley Museum...
Raft of Scottish firms appointed to SSE’s £70m Lochay Hydro Power Station project
SSE has announced it is to invest £70 million over the next three years to repower Lochay Hydro Power Station in Perthshire with modern...
Association warns of ‘surge’ in site thefts following lockdown
THERE has been a 50% surge in construction site theft since the Covid-19 lockdown, an association has warned.
The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) announced the...
Timber specialist announces Scottish expansion
NATIONAL Timber Group has has announced it has almost doubled the size of its operation in Grangemouth.
The Forth Valley timber processing plant has become...
DM Hall confirms double appointment
CHARTERED surveying business DM Hall has announced two senior appointments.
Stephanie Stewart has been named marketing manager, while Martin Watt becomes compliance and support manager.
Bringing over...
Cruyff could do Aberdeen a turn for a third time with new pitch
ABERDEEN could be set for the build of its third Cruyff Court following the success of the previous two.
As the name suggests, the pitches...
Winchburgh water mains upgrade work begins
WORK is underway on a water mains upgrade worth more than £1 million near Winchburgh village to future-proof the system by significantly increasing capacity.
Morrison...
Network Rail delivers £1.3m programme of platform works at two stations
NETWORK Rail has delivered a £1.3 million investment of platform works at Giffnock and Pollokshaws West railway stations.
The five-month programme at Giffnock Railway Station,...
Procast delivers again on Christmas caring
CONSTRUCTION, energy and property contractor Procast has again shown its support for young people who are forced to become carers for others.
For the fifth...
