CCS unveils new female mascot for the construction sector
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has introduced a new female mascot for the UK construction industry.
Honor Goodsite will help promote "all that is great" about the...
Report outlines economic benefits of new Edinburgh housing project
A new report has revealed that an Edinburgh housing project is set to boost the local economy by almost a quarter of a billion...
Sustainable innovations for saving water
By Andrew Leah, general manager of Duraproducts
THIS year’s Water Saving Week, 12 -16 May, has the theme of ‘small waste, big impact’ and is...
Marriot joins executive committee of Aggregate Industries
SIMON Marriott has been appointed MD of concrete products at Aggregate Industries in a move the firm described as a 'strategic decision' to bring...
Materials to be reused in Cameron Bridge train station build
MATERIAL retained from the demolishment of the former Cameron Bridge station is to be used as infill for the new station's platforms, Network Rail...
How resilient is Glasgow’s architecture?
By Bruce Kennedy, an architect director at BDP
IN more than 30 years as a practicing architect in Glasgow, I have witnessed the city’s resilience...
Clark Contracts reappointed to NHS Framework
CLARK Contracts has announced it has been reappointed to the NHS National Services Scotland’s Scottish Minor Building Works framework, which will run for the...
Online platform launched to help improve mobile digital connectivity
A project designed to accelerate mobile digital connectivity across Scotland has reached a major milestone with the launch of an online platform showing locations...
Nothing fishy about WMA’s success!
SOUTH Queensferry-based civil and structural engineers WMA chose a suitably seaside “fish and chips” theme to celebrate a successful 10 years in business, serving “poisson...
akp appointed to University of Glasgow framework
AKP has been selected as a preferred bidder across Lots 1 & 2 of the University of Glasgow framework.
This will see the East Kilbride-based...
Dunblane event to highlight challenges and opportunities for women in the plant industry
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is organising an event next month with the aim of bringing women in the plant industry together.
The Women...
Scottish crofters set for up to £38,000 to aid housing upgrades
CROFTERS across Scotland are set to be able to apply for larger sums of money to upgrade their housing under the Scottish Government's croft...
SSE Renewables unveils net zero transition plan at COP28
PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables has published a net zero transition plan at COP28 in Dubai.
The plan serves as a roadmap to net zero, with it...
First phase of Bellsmyre regeneration project completed
CALEDONIA Housing Association has marked a milestone in the Bellsmyre regeneration project with the completion of the first phase of the £7.3 million development...
Plans unveiled for ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to reimagine Glasgow Chinatown
PROPOSALS have been unveiled to transform Glasgow’s Chinatown into a mixed-use neighbourhood and cultural destination.
New City Burnside Ltd – a joint venture between Keltbray...
SELECT appoints Matthews to MD role
DARRELL Matthews has been appointed the new managing director of SELECT, replacing Newell McGuiness who has held the role for more than 13 years.
He...
Construction firms urged to help prevent suicide deaths
CONSTRUCTION companies are being urged to introduce measures to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday 10 September.
With one death attributed to suicide every...
Double appointment strengthens CMS Trade’s team
CMS Trade has announced the appointment of sisters Lorraine Gray and Yvonne Tracey to handle pre-sales advice, estimating and post-sales order processing.
The duo are...
Roofing careers promoted at Royal Highland Show
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has been providing 'mini-masterclasses' in roof slating at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh.
NFRC members Compass Roofing...
Sighthill Bridge opening will mark major regeneration milestone
THE Sighthill Bridge over the M8 will soon open to the public, Glasgow City Council has confirmed.
The cyclist, pedestrian and wheeler bridge, delivered by...
