Cruyff does Aberdeen a turn with third sports pitch
A third Cruyff Court is set to be opened in Aberdeen and be named in honour of Aberdeen Football Club's legendary captain Willie Miller.
Cruyff...
Three more projects awarded Levenmouth Reconnected Programme grant funding
FIFE Council has announced that three more projects have been awarded grant funding totalling over £1 million from the Levenmouth Reconnected Programme (LRP).
The LRP...
Britain’s railway to trial ‘virtual microphones’
NETWORK Rail has awarded a contract to a consortium led by Thales Ground Transportation Systems to use fibre-optic technology to boost safety and performance...
Industry body to work collaboratively with new Green ministers
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has said it is to work collaboratively with new Green ministers, Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater, following their appointments earlier...
New Glasgow base gives KPMG room to grow
SENIOR management at KPMG have been given a preview of the firm's new Glasgow offices, which are being built to aid expansion plans.
Around 350 Glasgow based...
Civil engineering student earns Women in Property Northern Scotland award
A MEng civil engineering student from the University of Dundee has been named the regional winner at this year’s Women in Property Northern Scotland...
North Lanarkshire Council’s major housing plans already benefiting residents
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has said that its plans to deliver 5,000 new homes by 2035 are already having a positive impact on the constituency.
The...
GBSS teams up with Tigers to help train next generation of construction workers
GBSS Civil Engineering has spoken of the collaborative relationship it has formed with Tigers Group, the training organisation for young people which is helping...
GMG turns up the heat on energy-efficient upgrades in North Lanarkshire
GMG Contractors has embarked on a five-year contract to deliver transformative home improvements to hundreds of properties across North Lanarkshire.
The Glasgow-based multi-disciplinary contractor has...
JR Scaffold completes complex project on build of Scotland’s tallest residential building
JR Scaffold has helped prepare for the construction of what will be Scotland's tallest residential building.
The firm has erected approximately 2,000 square metres of...
Shawbridge Arcade transformation work gathers pace
THE redevelopment of the former Shawbridge Arcade in Pollokshaws, Glasgow is gathering pace, with the project on track to deliver 75 mid-market rental homes...
Recession-hit UK ‘must get building’ to boost economy
WITH the news that the UK is in recession, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling for the Government to boost construction work to...
AM Bid appoints bid development director as part of senior management restructure
AM Bid has promoted Chantelle Seaborn to the role of bid development director as part of a senior management team restructure.
Having joined the Edinburgh-based...
Burness Paull strengthens energy team with appointment of renewables lawyer
BURNESS Paull has appointed renewables development lawyer Nicola Scott as a partner in the firm's energy team.
Scott advises clients in the renewables sector on...
Scotland’s railway set for mammoth £4.2 billion upgrade
NETWORK Rail Scotland has unveiled a £4.2 billion five-year investment plan to improve the country's railway.
Major investments will be made in renewing infrastructure, tackling...
Three quarters of construction workers would welcome on-site drug testing
THE team at business insurance website www.constructaquote.com has investigated random drug testing on construction sites.
Their research follows a recent legal case won by a bus...
Firm aiming to leave legacy with £22m Helensburgh waterfront project
A topping out ceremony has been held on the £22 million Helensburgh Waterfront project following the completion of the structure and roof of the...
Procast Group launches new consultancy division
PROCAST Group has announced the launch of Procast Consulting, a new division created following the acquisition of Glasgow-based JC+P Property and Construction Consultants.
The new...
Engineers move 27,000 tonnes of stone to strengthen area surrounding rail line
NETWORK Rail has confirmed that the Largs line is to fully reopen on March 27 after 7,000 tonnes of debris fell onto the rail...
Build of new Bishopbriggs Morrisons store complete
MORRISONS has opened a new supermarket on Kirkintilloch Road in Bishopbriggs following the demolition of its previous store on the site.
At 6,000 sq ft...
