Plugging AI skills gaps ‘essential’ for future of shipbuilding sector
ADDRESSING anticipated skills shortages in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation has been described as 'essential' to the future of the shipbuilding sector, according...
Luxury Glasgow site to combine old with the new
CCG Homes has announced the launch of a new luxury housing development in Newlands in Glasgow's south side.
Calderwood Lodge comprises 20 two and three-bedroom...
Private investor completes acquisition of Avonside Energy
PRIVATE investor Rcapital has completed the acquisition of Avonside Energy Limited, the insulation and solar PV service provider.
Avonside Energy is a standalone division of...
Leading trade bodies call for Scottish minister for construction and infrastructure
A number of Scotland’s leading construction bodies have warned that national housing and net zero targets are at risk without a 'radical shift' in...
Work resumes to convert former Shakespeare Street school building
WORK on the third and final stage of a new residential development close to Glasgow’s west end has resumed, which is set to preserve...
New research reveals current direction of urban planning
THE term 'smart city' is the most common city label found in policy making and academic research, a new study has revealed.
Researchers from the...
Robertson to build new £12.5m Irvine school
ROBERTSON Construction Central West has been appointed as the preferred Tier 1 Contractor by hub South West for a new £12.5 million primary school...
Retentions have been a source of conflict in the construction industry for too long
By Calum Melville, CEO of Edison Capital
Is there a strategy within the construction industry in Britain to drive contractors out of business? This is...
Transport secretary sees progress in work to improve the Old Military Road
SCOTLAND'S transport minister Fiona Hyslop has visited the Rest and Be Thankful to see first-hand the upgraded section of the diversionary route for the...
Barratt makes progress on sustainability goals
BARRATT Developments Scotland has announced that, despite the challenges of the past year, the business has contributed £245 million to the UK economy and...
Caledonia Housing Association marks International Women’s Day with Perth event
CALEDONIA Housing Association (CHA) hosted its own #InspireInclusion event to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024.
Led by chief executive Julie Cosgrove, the event marked the...
Ultrasonic de-icing could be used to stop Queensferry Crossing closures
ULTRASONIC de-icing and targeted vibration systems are being considered as methods to prevent the build-up of ice on the Queensferry Crossing.
The bridge between Edinburgh...
Revised masterplan unveiled for Ravenscraig development
ONE of the largest regeneration projects in Europe, the Ravenscraig development in North Lanarkshire, has prepared a revised masterplan for its next phase of...
Trade body welcomes extra funding for apprentices but warns of potential future ‘shortfalls’
SELECT has welcomed extra funding for electrical apprentices and adult trainees following a plea to the Scottish Government.
However, the trade has joined training providers...
Balfour Beatty tipped to exceed previous expectations for 2018
BALFOUR Beatty has announced group performance for the year will be above previous expectations following an additional infrastructure investments sale in December.
The news was revealed...
Ryder Cup winner to help redesign South Ayrshire golf courses
PANGAEA Golf Architecture has been appointed by South Ayrshire Council to develop initial design concepts to improve the playing experience at Darley and Belleisle...
Contract awarded for build of new Dunfermline homes
DUNDAS Estates is to lead the build of 12 new homes in Dunfermline on behalf of Fife Council.
The 'much-needed' new council houses will be...
Balfour Beatty breaks world record in aid of road safety
Balfour Beatty, in partnership with Abbeyfield Secondary School, has broken the Guinness world record for most people wearing high-visibility vests.
1543 people beat the previous record (1475)...
Springfield and Barratt team up to drive delivery of Durieshill village
HOUSEBUILDERS Springfield Properties and Barratt Developments have entered into a partnership to accelerate the delivery of a new 3,042-home village at Durieshill, on the...
Charity seeks views on Scottish planning review
COMMUNITY groups, development trusts and members of the public are to get the chance to air their views on how they think the Scottish Planning system should be...
