Cumnock’s community renewable energy project progresses
PLANS to create Scotland's first net zero carbon, energy self-efficient community in Cumnock have taken a 'massive leap forward', East Ayrshire Council has said.
It...
Fit-out firm earns interest from bank
FIT-OUT specialist ISG has landed the contract to renovate the home of Scotland’s new private bank.
The work centres on 9 Charlotte Square in Edinburgh...
New measures to manage underwater construction noise
THE UK Government has unveiled targeted changes to the management of underwater noise when constructing offshore wind farms.
Over 300,000 pieces of unexploded ordnance from...
Roofing and cladding firms urged to respond to late payment consultation
NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) is urging roofing and cladding business owners across the UK to respond to the UK Government’s consultation on...
Livingston contractor completes management restructure
ASHWOOD Scotland has confirmed that co-founder Archie Meikle is to be appointed company chairman as part of a management restructure.
Meikle (59), who co-founded Ashwood...
Forster Group founder calls for ‘urgent modernisation’ of electricity grid
THE founder of solar and integrated roofing provider, Forster Group, has welcomed new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA) that shows that global...
Build of 44 new homes underway in St Ninians
GROUND has been broken on CCG's build of 44 homes in St Ninians on behalf of Stirling Council.
The site at Graystale Road had been...
Pre-budget uncertainty impacts forecasts for UK construction output
THE Construction Products Association’s (CPA) Autumn Forecasts reveal that growth expectations for UK construction output have been revised 'substantially down' amid growing risks and...
Avant Homes West Scotland appoints regional sales manager
STIRLING-based Avant Homes West Scotland has appointed Linda Rennie as new regional sales manager as part of the company’s expansion plans.
Linda has been promoted...
Morrison to deliver ‘world class’ Aberdeen market development
MORRISON Construction has been appointed main contractor for the new 'world class' Aberdeen market development.
The multi-million-pound Aberdeen City Council site will become a 'destination...
Barratt-sponsored football fest raises over £32,000 for the Archie Foundation
TEAM Fire was triumphant at the annual Battle of the Badges football tournament, where £32,436 was raised for the Archie Foundation, the official charity...
Motherwell pupils gain experience on live construction site
PUPILS in Motherwell have been given the opportunity to experience the construction sector first-hand through a tailored careers event organised by Clark Contracts.
The Build...
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...
Aberdeen Investments leads next phase of Glasgow office refurbishment
ABERDEEN Investments is advancing the next phase of its office refurbishment programme at 151-155 St Vincent Street in Glasgow city centre.
Building on recent successes,...
Morris & Spottiswood appoints new framework manager
MORRIS & Spottiswood has appointed Sarah Rathburn as a framework manager in the company's public sector team.
The move is aimed at supporting the firm's...
38-year-old car among nine ‘old bangers’ lifted from Paisley reservoir
NINE 'old bangers' have been removed from a Paisley reservoir in a 'delicate' operation by Scottish Water.
A 38-year-old Vauxhall Carlton, a 35-year-old Vauxhall Astra...
Scotland’s hub achievements to be celebrated at Education Buildings event
THE achievement of Scotland’s five hub partnerships will be celebrated at this week's third annual Education Buildings Scotland 2019 Exhibition, Conference and Awards Dinner,...
Construction of Camster II onshore wind farm in Caitness complete
RENEWABLES specialist RWE has announced the completion and commissioning of its Camster II Onshore Wind Farm in Caithness.
The 36MW project was first consented in July...
Business services team slides into action to support Scottish charity
17 staff members from Glasgow-based building services specialist William Montgomery & Sons have raised more than £1,900 for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland)...
Trade body welcomes new evidence of support for regulation of electrical sector
SELECT has welcomed the results of the latest consultation on regulation of the electrical industry in Scotland.
The outcome of the latest Government consultation reveals that, out of...
