Ventilation specialist appoints new business development manager in Scotland
PASSIVENT, a manufacturer of natural ventilation solutions, has appointed Tony Kelly as business development manager for Scotland.
He will work with architects, consultants and contractors...
Network Rail launches new interactive safety experience in Edinburgh
A new interactive experience is helping children from Edinburgh and the Lothians understand the dangers of playing on or near the railway.
The initiative comes...
New research highlights ‘concerning’ level of tool theft
NEW research has revealed that 66% of tradespeople have had their tools stolen or van broken into.
The study, by Screwfix survey, also revealed that...
University launches building retrofit course to aid Scotland’s net zero ambitions
A new post-graduate course to improve the energy efficiency of buildings has been launched by Robert Gordon University (RGU).
The Aberdeen-based learning institute developed the...
Latest output stats show ‘dreary’ month for construction
CONSTRUCTION output fell by 2.3% in October 2019 - the largest monthly fall since January 2018 when it fell by 2.6%, according to the...
Engineering design firm confirms raft of senior promotions
A global MEP design consultancy has announced several senior promotions as the business ramps up growth plans.
Black and White Engineering (B&W) has appointed Scott...
Local authorities urged to do more to protect supply chain SMEs
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group Scotland has urged construction procurers in local authorities to protect retention monies belonging to SMEs in their supply...
‘Much anticipated’ Maidenhill GSO junction and access road complete
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has confirmed the 'much anticipated' junction and access road into Maidenhill has been completed.
This follows a programme of works on...
Aberdeen panel manufacturer announces first English venture
ABERDEEN-based laminate panel manufacturer Nu-Style Products has announced plans to expand into England with the opening of a distribution centre in Birmingham.
Nu-Style, part of...
Galliford Try appointed to £20m RAF Lossiemouth project
GALLIFORD Try's defence team has landed a £20 million contract with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to provide facilities for RAF Lossiemouth’s newest Typhoon...
Irvine business launches recruitment drive following period of growth
IRVINE-based Andrew Wright Windows has revealed it is celebrating a period of 'strong business growth' under its new management team.
The firm supplies windows, doors,...
Hat-trick of deals announced for Capital Square building
BAM, the developer of Grade A office Capital Square in Edinburgh, has confirmed three new lettings which takes the development to almost 90% occupancy.
Anderson...
Living laboratory already being used by drinks giant to launch at COP26
A 'pioneering' project to turn the Forth Valley into a 'living laboratory' is to be launched to a global audience at COP26 today (November...
Back to the future: new student complex plans take inspiration from site’s history
THE principles of tenemental living could be the key to meeting the academic and social needs of the modern-day student, a senior project manager...
Green light for 110-home Lauder development
WHITEBURN Projects has been granted planning permission for a residential development on land accessed from Stow Road in the north of Lauder in the...
Affordable homes to be built at Leith development
82 apartment homes, located at the CALA Homes (East) Waterfront Plaza development, will be built in addition to 15 homes for discounted “Golden Share” sale.
Borders museum gets off to a racing start
MORE than 10,000 visitors have already passed through a new museum dedicated to Formula 1 legend Jim Clark in Duns in the Scottish Borders....
Covid-prompted change in attitude amongst youngsters to construction presents ‘prime opportunity’
THE use of social media to positively promote careers and apprenticeships in construction to teachers and parents could help ensure more youngsters join the...
Robertson appointed main contractor for central Edinburgh development
ROBERSTON has been appointed the main contractor in the first phase of Moda Living’s build-to-rent housing development in Edinburgh.
The Springside development in central Edinburgh...
Plans approved for student accommodation build at Glasgow’s ABC site
PLANS have been approved for the build of a student accommodation development featuring a food hall and courtyard events space on the site of...
