Former Grampian Police HQ in Aberdeen to be demolished
FUNDING to demolish the former Grampian Police headquarters has been approved by Aberdeen City Council.
The demolition of the building, which was constructed in 1975,...
A bright future for Scotland’s town and city centres?
A number of leading architectural practices have told Project Scotland their views on what can be done to rejuvenate our town and city centres...
Scottish Construction Accord officially launched with the aim of transforming sector
THE Scottish Construction Accord has officially been launched in a move designed to help businesses thrive, enhance working conditions for employees, improve the delivery of...
Falkirk pupils praised after completing ten-month construction initiative
AN S2 class at Falkirk High School has completed a ten-month initiative aimed at providing them with a better insight into construction careers.
Since last...
Broxburn firm has tunnel vision
A Broxburn-based firm has completed a "highly complex" diamond drilling project on Glasgow’s Queen Street Station tunnel upgrade project.
Corecut was selected by Story Contracting – which was...
Construction to begin on new Lenzie affordable homes
WORK is set to start on a new affordable housing project on the site of former garage lock-ups in Lenzie.
Planning permission for the six...
Network Rail successfully installs 11,000 tonne tunnel on Edinburgh to London line
NETWORK Rail has successfully installed an 11,000 tonne tunnel on the East Coast Main Line which runs from Edinburgh to London.
It took nine days...
Winchburgh prepares to welcome ‘premium’ housing development
A new 143-home development of premium properties is set for launch in Winchburgh, West Lothian.
The town, which is tipped to grow from a population...
Cruden Group staff to take part in Sleep in the Park event
FIVE employees from The Cruden Group have volunteered to sleep rough in Social Bite’s Sleep in the Park event to raise cash to help...
Plans submitted for new whisky storage facility in Throsk
A planning application for a new whisky storage warehouse scheme at Bandeath Industrial Estate in Throsk has been submitted to Stirling Council by Ian...
New pavilion is child’s play for BAM and architecture students
VOLUNTEERS from BAM Construction recently teamed up with students from Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt universities to build a children’s play pavilion in Glasgow.
The undergraduate architecture students, working with...
Former Penman Engineering site for sale in Dumfries
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is marketing for sale the former Penman Engineering site at Locharbriggs, Dumfries as either large industrial premises or a redevelopment opportunity.
The...
£350,000 investment in Southdale project
SCOTTISH Government investment in a major building project between Edinburgh and Glasgow will create jobs, strengthen skills and grow the economy.
The latest phase of the...
Smaller building firms report downturn in workloads
NEW research has revealed small building companies are reporting falling workloads, material costs going up, and a shortage of available workers.
The findings were highlighted...
New app launches which allows buyers to track build of their new home
A new application has been launched to give home buyers live progress updates on the build of their property.
Launched by Living by Robertson -...
Green light for £17m Aberdeen school
THE construction of a new £17 million school in Aberdeen for children with additional support needs arising from severe and complex factors has taken...
Thomas & Adamson appointed to Jordanhill Park project
THOMAS & Adamson has been appointed as quantity surveyor and contract administrator for the multi-million-pound redevelopment of the historic David Stow Building at Strathclyde...
Lessons to be learned from school design
Does the quality of the educational environment matter? James Dick is firmly in the ‘yes’ camp.
JUST recall your own experience of life at school...
Levenmouth gears up for tourism boost ahead of £116m project’s completion
AS the £116 million Levenmouth rail link project progresses, businesses in the area are being encouraged to undertake a quiz on the local area...
Mocean Energy heads to COP28
EDINBURGH-based Mocean Energy is heading to COP28 this week as part of a delegation of 19 companies seeking to showcase Scotland's ambition and expertise...
