Building services provider secures place on University of Edinburgh framework
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has been appointed to The University of Edinburgh’s Mechanical Works and Associated Services framework.
This will enable the Glasgow-based firm...
Highland rail project to keep services reliable for ‘years to come’
NETWORK Rail engineers are to work 'around-the-clock' over the next four weekends to renew key pieces of infrastructure on the Highland mainline.
The work, which...
Wallace Whittle looks to boost ESG and sustainability offering with expert team
WALLACE Whittle has announced the appointment of a team of experts to drive the growth of its ESG and sustainability offering.
Nick Hayes, Monika Munzinger,...
Hub Scotland to showcase innovative education projects at Glasgow conference
HUB Scotland will showcase its success in creating 'modern, high quality, inspiring learning spaces' at the Learning Places Scotland conference on 19th and 20th November...
Positive growth for UK construction sector, but concerns over ‘growing consumer unease’
THE 0.6% fall in repair maintenance and improvement work within the building industry in the third quarter of 2024 reflects 'growing consumer unease', the...
Jacobs to take forward A75 bypass design and assessment work
TRANSPORT Scotland has announced that technical advisors have been appointed to design options to bypass the villages of Springholm and Crocketford on the A75...
Expert warns construction industry on costly ransomware attacks
By Connor O'Neill, CEO and co-founder of OnSecurity
Just last week, an annual report released by tech giant Microsoft found that the number of ransomware...
Starlink to help boost rail infrastructure in the north of Scotland
STARLINK is to be deployed on ScotRail trains in the north of Scotland in a move set to enhance trackside infrastructure.
The use of the...
Center Parcs’ plans a ‘significant boost’ for Scotland’s construction sector
CENTER Parcs’ plans to build its first Scottish resort have been heralded as a ‘significant’ boost to Scotland’s construction sector.
The short break specialist has...
Exemplary learning hub offers inspirational environment for Dunfermline pupils
THE architects behind Scotland’s largest Passivhaus building have been hugely encouraged by the early performance of the facility.
The new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC...
Positive energy for substation project
Mabey Hire was engaged by Foundation Solutions HV Ltd to design and supply formwork for the construction of the new-build Benbrack Substation in Dumfries...
Devolution not divergence – coordination is key for cross-UK growth
James Darrie, director, Turner & Townsend tells Project Scotland why he believes devolution, not divergence, is crucial to driving growth for Scottish industry
WHEN it...
Fenestration package proves pitch perfect for Rangers museum
ALUMINIUM commercial doors and curtain walling from Senior Architectural Systems were specified for Rangers Football Club’s new museum and event space, located on the...
‘Ultimate backing’ for StormGuard windows
NorDan UK has revealed that the firm’s StormGuard windows will now have a 30-year warranty as standard.
Initially launched in the early 1960s, over eight...
A call for clarity over UK retrofit delivery models
By Sara Edmonds, co-director of the National Retrofit Hub
AS Scotland’s building industry reckons with the formidable challenge of scaling up retrofit initiatives and decarbonising...
Spray lining ‘first’ boosts chamber integrity in Fife
LANES Group has carried out the first spray lining project commissioned by Scottish Water to rehabilitate chambers serving a large wet well in Fife.
The...
Springfield unveils proposals for new Midlothian development
SPRINGFIELD Properties has submitted detailed proposals to Midlothian Council for the first phase of the new Lingerwood development.
After securing outline planning for around 1,000 homes...
Plans launched for build of new Bo’ness community
CALA Homes (West) is progressing a detailed planning application for the creation of a new neighbourhood in Bo’ness.
Located at Crawfield Road, the 38.3-acre site...
Engineering excellence to support Edinburgh’s ‘hotel boom’
By Stuart Fleming, director at Will Rudd, Edinburgh
IN my role at Will Rudd, and having spent my whole career based in Edinburgh, I have...
Scottish plant body warns of ‘catastrophic decline’ following UK budget measures
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) fears the measures announced in the recent UK budget will trigger a 'catastrophic decline' in the plant hire...
