Aberdeen WTW upgrade provides ‘complex’ excavation challenges
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has revealed details of its work to support a ’complex’ excavation at the Mannofield Water Treatment Works near Aberdeen.
Contractor ESD (a joint...
Scaling up Passivhaus in Scotland
Lizzy Westmacott, associate director/regional head of sustainability at ECD Architects, shares lessons from Scottish Passivhaus social housing schemes
THE Scottish Government has just published the...
Govan–Partick bridge build creates more than one link
THE project manager on Farrans’ build of the recently opened £29.5 million Govan–Partick footbridge has revealed that forming close ties with the two communities...
Superglass and URSA collaborate on non-combustible insulation solution for timber frame walls
SUPERGLASS and URSA, two insulation brands under the global Etex Group, have joined forces to provide a new, collaborative solution for modern timber frame...
NASC confirms plans to launch Common Assessment Standard at ScaffEx24
NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) will launch its Common Assessment Standard (CAS) at ScaffEx24 next month.
The initiative is designed to reduce the burden of...
Work complete on £4m project to boost accessibility at Glasgow railway station
GLASGOW'S Anniesland Railway Station is now step-free after a £4 million access for all (AfA) was completed by Network Rail and Story Contracting.
New lifts...
Funding boost for centre aiming to accelerate creation of net-zero buildings
A new initiative based at the University of Edinburgh that aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions from densely packed buildings in UK towns and...
Online commercial property auction features 24 lots across Scotland
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors' latest commercial property auction will feature 24 properties and development land located across Scotland.
Set to go under the hammer in a...
Why the right environment is key to greater use of green building materials
By John McGuire, partner at Thomas & Adamson
With the threat of a climate emergency on the horizon, everyone involved in the built environment has...
Upgrade of Glasgow railway bridge underway
A six-month project is underway in Glasgow to improve the 140-year-old railway bridge over Salkeld Street.
The works form part of a wider £1.5 million...
6.5 acres of ‘unique’ land marketed in west Edinburgh
A plot of land in west Edinburgh, once home to millionaire Nigel Maby, has been brought to the market by Allied Surveyors Scotland.
West Ingliston...
Campion Homes reports rise in turnover and profits
FIFE-based Campion Homes has announced an increase in turnover and profits for financial year 2023/24, following a 'steady' level of private house sales and 'strong'...
Finalists announced for the 2024 NASC Scaffolding Excellence Awards
NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the shortlisted candidates for the 2024 ScaffEx24 Scaffolding Excellence Awards.
This year's nominees are said to demonstrate...
Preparatory works set to begin on A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy section
TRANSPORT Scotland has confirmed the works programme for the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project, with Balfour Beatty set to start preparatory works on...
Mac Mic Group secures planning consent for 113 BTR apartments in Anniesland
MAC Mic Group has obtained planning approval from Glasgow City Council for a new Build-to-Rent (BTR) development in Anniesland, subject to Section 75 Agreement.
The...
Award recognition for ‘world first’ welding inspection tech developed in Glasgow
UNIVERSITY of Strathclyde spinout InProcess has been honoured for developing what has been described as the world's first real-time inspection system for welding using...
Realm Construction to deliver medieval pier repairs at St Andrews Harbour
REPAIRS aimed at safeguarding the medieval pier at St Andrews Harbour will begin soon following a £360,000 grant from Scottish Government.
The Marine Directorate has...
Perth and Kinross construction firms tipped to benefit from Craighead Wind Farm plans
LOCAL construction firms across Perth and Kinross are being encouraged to register their interest in the commercial opportunities that would arise should plans for...
Muir Group donates £1,500 to Simpsons Special Care Babies after annual golf event
MUIR Group has donated £1,500 - raised from the annual Deer Park Masters Pro-Am event at Deer Park Golf & Country Club - to...
Glasgow workspace welcomes new tenants following major refurbishment
LEGAL & General has announced two new tenants at its 140 West George Street office development in Glasgow city centre.
Real estate adviser, CBRE, acting...
