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‘Significant’ share of construction professionals do not measure emissions on projects

NEW research has revealed that sustainability progress is being seen in some aspects of the built environment, but the rate of advancement needs to...

Glasgow business to expand apprentice programme

GLASGOW-based Edwin James Group has confirmed it is expanding its apprenticeship scheme from 10 to 15% of the total workforce over the next two...

Cruden Building appointed to housing framework

CRUDEN Building has been appointed to Thenue Housing Association’s Housing Framework. The firm said the four-year agreement will see 'hundreds' of new houses being built...
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New solar scheme helps power clean water for over 700,000 people in Glasgow

A new solar scheme is helping to provide clean water to over 700,000 people in Glasgow. The £946,000 project at Milngavie water treatment works has...

Banks Renewables blown away by local support

PLANS for a community wind farm, which is to be determined this week by East Ayrshire Council, have received overwhelming support from the local community. Banks...

Construction firm opens design studio in Edinburgh

AN Edinburgh construction firm has announced the launch of its new design studio in the city's New Town. The Blackwell Company will open its new...

Progress made on ‘industry-leading’ Glenfinnan pilot project

AN 'industry-leading' pilot project to enhance the natural habitat near the iconic Glenfinnan viaduct is making good progress following the completion of the first...

Work to get underway on ‘key’ junction on Edinburgh to Dundee line

NETWORK Rail is to invest £4 million to renew a 'key' junction on the line between Edinburgh and Dundee. It will see 'major' upgrade works...

Amey to implement winning employee suggestions on reducing carbon footprint

AMEY has revealed the winners of its employee-focused campaign, designed to generate ideas to help the business meet net zero ambitions.     The company pledged...
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STV moves into Edinburgh’s refurbished Orchard Brae House

STV has become the latest occupier to secure space at Edinburgh's Orchard Brae House, a year on from its refurbishment. The media company will take...

Exhibitors hail ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant Day One

SCOTPLANT 2022 got off to a tremendous start as visitors basked in warm sunshine and a plethora of world-class machines were showcased in this...

Applications open for built environment scholarship funding

APPLICATIONS are open for Built Environment – Smarter Transformation's (BE-ST) Accelerate to Zero Postgraduate Scholarship Fund. The organisation is funding postgraduate students who can help...

Granton Waterfront workers get a taste of history by reenacting lunch event

GAS engineers have gathered at Edinburgh's Granton Waterfront to reenact a historic lunch which took place prior to the iconic Granton gasholder being put...
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Capstone Construction bolsters senior team with two new directors

INVERNESS-based Capstone Construction has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two director-level promotions. Ian McMillan, formerly operations manager, has been promoted to...
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HOKO adds new board members to help accelerate growth plans

HOKO, the Glasgow-headquartered architecture firm founded by architect and BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year judge Danny Campbell, has announced two senior appointments. The company...
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Plans approved for delivery of final phase of Inverness Campus

HIGHLANDS and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has been granted planning permission in principle to progress the second, and final, phase of the development of Inverness...

Former textile mill and site in Innerleithen brought to market

SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has confirmed it is bringing to market a former textile mill and site in Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders, described as...

Beaver Bridges signs exclusive distribution agreement with global firm

BEAVER Bridges has announced it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with global bridge supplier and engineering firm Waagner-Biro Bridge Systems GmbH. The deal will see...

Work to restore historic architecture in Paisley progresses

WORK to restore some of Paisley town centre's historic architecture has been completed at several prominent sites around the town's High Street. The £4.5 million...

AMA Homes unveils new apartments with views of Edinburgh city skyline

AMA Homes has completed the build of 16 new apartments in Edinburgh. The Pavilion development comprises of 16 ultra high-spec apartments, ranging from three bedrooms...