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...
Up to 1,660 jobs to be created as Falkirk and Grangemouth growth deal signed
UP to 1,660 jobs are to be created as a result of the signing of the £148.7 million Falkirk and Grangemouth growth deal, Falkirk...
Maxi to deliver RAAC roof replacement works at Edinburgh school
MAXI Construction has secured a £1.6 million contract from the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver RAAC roof replacement works at Pentland Primary School.
The...
Man ordered to compensate nine people he defrauded whilst trading as Midlothian firm
A man has been ordered to fully compensate nine people he defrauded while trading as Midlothian business Discount Bathrooms Scotland.
Michael Patterson, formerly of Straiton,...
Home sales in Scotland rise at fastest rate in several years
ENQUIRIES from prospective homebuyers and newly agreed home sales in Scotland have risen at their fastest rate in several years, according to the latest...
Aberdeen office take-up picks up during third quarter of 2024
OFFICE take-up in Aberdeen rebounded during the third quarter of 2024 following a slow start to the year, new figures from Knight Frank have...
Construction firms encouraged to register their events for Open Doors 2025
CONSTRUCTION employers across the country are being encouraged to register their events for Open Doors 2025 to provide a 'shop window' for future talent...
Scottish Parliament event kick-starts construction mental health awareness campaign
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) is spearheading a UK-wide campaign to promote mental health and wellbeing within the construction industry.
The organisation is taking...
Interest rate cut provides welcome boost for housebuilders
By John Muir, executive chairman of Muir Group
IT is no surprise that the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates will have been...
Homes for Good secures £2.4 million loan from Glasgow Credit Union
HOMES for Good and Glasgow Credit Union have entered a partnership aimed at providing high-quality housing for low-income individuals and families in Glasgow and...
Arsenal announces plans to decarbonise infrastructure in ‘football-first’
ARSENAL has announced that it has become the only football club in the world to have a net-zero target approved by the Science Based...
Clark Contracts appointed to retrofit BE-ST campus
CLARK Contracts has landed a contract to undertake a 'deep retrofit' of Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)'s building which houses Scotland’s National Retrofit...
Brunstane Primary to benefit from £10 million modernisation project
GRAHAM has been appointed lead contractor on a £10 million project to retrofit the campus at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh.
The investment is tipped...
Napier University’s temporary shelter design aims to help millions forced to flee disaster
EDINBURGH Napier University has led on the design of a new temporary shelter which is hoped to help the millions of people displaced by...
Glasgow and Aberdeen airports acquired with plans to develop both
GERMAN-headquartered AviAlliance has announced the purchase of Aberdeen and Glasgow airports with plans to develop both.
The company acquired AGS Airports, which also includes Southampton...
Work complete on £8.2m build of business park in Glasgow’s east end
THE completion of the Clyde Gateway East Business Park in Glasgow has been marked by a visit from the deputy first minister.
Heron Bros led...
Ryanair opens £5m engineering training academy at Prestwick Airport
RYANAIR has marked the opening of its £5 million engineering training academy at Prestwick Airport.
The new facility has created 500 highly-skilled jobs including licensed...
Vital £3.2m West Highland Line project completed on time
A £3.2 million Network Rail project on the West Highland Line was completed on time this morning.
Engineers worked 'around-the-clock' for four days at locations...
Edinburgh Futures Institute restoration offers hope for bright future
UKRAINIAN refugees who were given an opportunity to work on the restoration of the 19th century Edinburgh Futures Institute by Balfour Beatty are now employed...
