Dalkeith Passivhaus project looks to deliver significant energy savings
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced the firm has commenced work on Midlothian Council’s first ‘Passivhaus’ housing project in Dalkeith town centre.
The business...
Trio of contractors triumph in inaugural ‘Big Build’ competition
ROBERTSON Construction, Cedar Developments Ltd and Carillion Civil Engineering have been named the winners of the first ‘Honor’s Big Build’ competition.
Honor Goodsite is a...
Savills strengthens teams with senior appointments
SAVILLS has announced that Jamie Kelman has joined the business as an associate in its earth and infrastructure teams.
Based in Savills Edinburgh office, he...
Scotland’s planning and construction industry urged to accommodate pollinators
SCOTTISH Natural Heritage (SNH) has urged Scotland's planning and construction industry to create a more ‘resilient and nature-rich’ urban environment to help accommodate pollinators.
The...
Upgrade of Glasgow railway bridge underway
A six-month project is underway in Glasgow to improve the 140-year-old railway bridge over Salkeld Street.
The works form part of a wider £1.5 million...
Boost for £4.3 billion project as Fraserburgh firm delivers ahead of schedule
SSEN Transmission has hailed a local Fraserburgh firm after it delivered a key part of Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project ahead of schedule.
Representing...
Rural landlords urged to have their say in New Deal for Tenants proposals
A country property specialist has called for rural landlords to get involved in the consultation process into the Scottish Government’s proposed New Deal for...
ScaffEx25 a ‘defining moment’ for industry
ORGANISERS of ScaffEx25 have described the event as an ‘important and potentially defining moment’ for the global scaffolding and access industry.
Trade body NASC hosted...
Timber frame specialist targets expansion with new recruits
INVERURIE-headquartered Kirkwood Timber Frame has recruited two new employees, as the business looks to extend its geographic reach.
County Durham duo Antony Bayles and Morgan...
Glasgow consortium scoops 25th award
THE consortium of Glasgow housebuilders that developed the 2014 Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village has won the Queen's Award for Enterprise - the 25th award the...
BAM Nuttall completes Shetland remote robot trial in ‘UK first’
BAM Nuttall has announced it has successfully trialled the integrated Trimble X7 laser scanner with Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot in a remote construction site...
Perthshire timber business secures new funding package
GLENALMOND Timber has received £600,000 in CBILS funding from Royal Bank of Scotland to help safeguard the future of the business following the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Perthshire-based...
Construction work complete on ‘transformative’ Whitburn Partnership Centre
THE new Whitburn Partnership Centre is set to open to the public with work now complete on the redevelopment of the old Burgh Halls.
West...
Orkney Council presses for better connectivity after resident quoted £100,000 for new line
ORKNEY Islands Council has said it is to lobby both the UK and Scottish Governments for improved access to telecommunication networks on the island.
It...
Galliford Try confirms job cuts after construction review
GALLIFORD Try has confirmed personnel numbers will reduce by up to 350 following a review of its construction business.
The firm announced earlier this year...
Public views sought on mixed-use proposals for Glasgow brownfield site
UPDATED proposals for a new mixed-use development on a brownfield site at Central Quay, Glasgow, will be available for public feedback.
The development site, being...
Mac Mic Group confirms £100,000 charity target in landmark year
TO celebrate the business' 100th anniversary in 2025, Mac Mic Group has announced a new partnership with five charities dedicated to two causes that...
SELECT urges public to check ID of tradespeople after fraudster jailed
TRADE body SELECT has urged the public to always check identification before allowing tradespeople into their home following the jailing of a fraudster who...
New Dundee office aids Emtec expansion plans
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THE opening of a new Dundee office makes a significant contribution to Emtec Building Services’ planned growth, whilst boosting the local economy and employment...
Ground investigation to inform future access to Aberdeen South Harbour
CONCEPT Engineering Consultants have been contracted by Aberdeen City Council to carry out ground investigation work along Coast Road and Harness Road.
The work will...
