Plans launched for build of ‘unique’ entrance tower at casino
PLANS have been lodged for the build of an access tower at Alea Casino in Glasgow's Springfield Quay leisure park.
The proposals would allow for...
Story named Rail Supplier of the Year at Scottish Transport Awards
STORY Contracting is celebrating after being crowned Rail Supplier of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards 2023.
The firm said the accolade recognises the...
Plans submitted for new industrial and logistics development at Eurocentral
DEVELOPERS Manse LLP and J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) Plc have formed a joint venture and submitted a planning application to North Lanarkshire Council...
Barratt Homes launches new scheme to give Aberdeen buyers a leg up
BARRATT Homes has launched a new scheme to give buyers at three of its Aberdeen developments an additional 5% towards their deposit with selected...
Housebuilder makes senior hire as part of plans to ‘redefine’ home buying process
A Livingston-based housebuilder has revealed how it is putting customer experience and sustainability 'at the forefront' of its business after creating a new role...
Edinburgh Napier students complete ‘world-first’ construction project in China
A team of students from Edinburgh Napier have completed a 'world-first' construction project in China based around sustainable bamboo building material.
The scholars helped build...
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...
Funding boost for Cumbernauld furniture manufacturer
CUMBERNAULD-headquartered furniture manufacturer, Livn Manufacturing Limited, has secured a six-figure funding package from UKSE that will help the business invest in new technology and...
Over £2m to power community projects across the north of Scotland
COMMUNITY organisations across the north of Scotland have received a funding boost of over £2 million through SSEN Transmission's regional community benefit fund.
A share...
Report details importance of ‘closest possible’ relationship between Ireland and Scotland
IRELAND and Scotland have published their joint bilateral review report which sets out a series of joint actions to be taken collaboratively by the...
Whitbread gets green light to convert Capital House into 195-bed Premier Inn
WHITBREAD PLC has received confirmation from The City of Edinburgh Council that it has granted planning permission for the conversion of Capital House in...
New dementia unit opens in Kelso
A new £6.1 million dementia unit has opened in Kelso, which will create dozens of jobs for the local and surrounding communities.
The 18-bed facility,...
Engineering consultancy boosted by major Glasgow projects
WILL Rudd Davidson has revealed that investment in construction projects in Glasgow has provided a major boost for the consultancy.
The firm's Glasgow team is...
Russell Roof Tiles launches dedicated programme to support employee mental health
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced it is launching its first dedicated programme to support its team's mental health and wellbeing.
Unveiled on National Stress Awareness...
Funding boost for Aberdeen Harbour expansion
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has welcomed news that Scottish Enterprise will contribute almost £12 million towards the Aberdeen Harbour expansion project.
The scheme, which is...
Edinburgh youngsters work alongside Balfour Beatty to publish two books
EDINBURGH school kids have worked alongside Balfour Beatty to publish two new books inspired by the history and refurbishment of the city's iconic North...
Architects to use ‘innovative’ construction methods on £7.5m Moray development
FRASER/LIVINGSTONE Architects has been awarded the contract to design phase one of the Dallas Dhu housing masterplan, Moray Council has announced.
The £7.5 million housing...
Building preservation specialist launches Inverness base
RICHARDSON and Starling is creating seven new jobs to service its new office in Inverness.
The building preservation firm is searching for five technicians and a...
Housebuilder set to launch 178-home Bo’ness site
MILLER Homes is launching a new 178-home development in the village of Bo’ness, Falkirk.
The Kinglass Meadows site is the third to launch for Miller Homes...
Timber in the driving seat to meet roadmap aims
By Alex Goodfellow, CEO, Donaldson Offsite
AT the end of 2023, the UK Government announced its Timber in Construction Roadmap to boost UK construction and...
