Build of UK’s first Universal theme park to create 20,000 construction jobs
ALMOST 20,000 construction jobs are to be created through the build of a Universal theme park in Bedford.
The news comes after plans for the...
Scots energy sector director appointed as King’s Ambassador
DAVID McKay, director of asset management and operations at SSEN Transmission, has been appointed as a King's Ambassador for Industrial Cadets.
The scheme supports young...
Final home sale marks key milestone for Aberdour site
THE final private home has been sold at a Fife development that has seen more than £6 million invested back into the local area...
Fife apprentice hailed for ‘superb job’ on new Kirkcaldy sculpture
A talented Fife apprentice has helped create a sculpture celebrating Kirkcaldy's historic Links Market.
Casey Gardner, an apprentice painter at Persimmon Homes training at Fife...
Planning application submitted for Cambushinnie 400kV substation project
SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application to Perth and Kinross Council for the Cambushinnie 400kV substation project.
The project is a key element of...
Procast Group delivers Hamilton affordable housing project
PROCAST Group has completed a development of 12 new flats in Hamilton’s Alness Street, on behalf of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA).
Providing affordable...
Refurbished Room at Glasgow hospital offers comfort for bereaved families
A newly refurbished quiet space has opened at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) to allow parents who experience baby loss access to speak...
Inspection finds ‘overwhelming’ need for HMP Barlinnie replacement
THERE is an 'overwhelming' and 'urgent' need for a replacement prison to HMP Barlinnie, the HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMPIS) has said...
Around 500 Scottish Water staff to strike over pay dispute
UNITE has served industrial action notice on Scottish Water with it confirming around 500 of its members in frontline roles will take part in...
Topping out ceremony marks progress at Edinburgh purpose-built student accommodation
A topping out ceremony has marked a milestone in the construction of Burnet Point, a new £59 million purpose-built student accommodation development at Abbey...
Revised Heat in Buildings Bill requires ‘robust delivery plan’
SECTOR stakeholders have welcomed progress in the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a Heat in Buildings Bill during this parliament – but have urged...
Football legend tackles mental health issues in construction
RANGERS and England football legend Trevor Steven is urging Scottish construction businesses to register their interest in a new mental health programme he is...
Major players take heed of biochar’s construction potential
CALA and CCG were among the major names in attendance at the launch event of Heriot-Watt University’s two-year study into the potential use of...
Building homes in Scotland – we need to look afresh at pipeline land
Catherine Wood, development director, Lovell Strategic Land, explores why housing isn’t being delivered quickly enough in Scotland
IT will soon be one year since the...
Attracting more youngsters into the profession can help future-proof Scotland’s planning system
SCOTLAND’S public finance minister has told Project Scotland of his desire to see the nation’s planning system operate more quickly, amid a new strategy...
Challenges and opportunities associated with transforming brownfield sites
By Tim Metcalfe, regional MD at Keepmoat Scotland
I’M the regional managing director at Keepmoat, Scotland with 25 years’ experience in the housing sector. Previously,...
Early engagement keeps crucial project on Point
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CM Steel Buildings has started work on a speculative development in Coatbridge that will bring much-needed industrial units to the west of Scotland
The joint...
Competition breeds excellence for housebuilder in Wallyford
AWARD-winning Dandara has hailed the transformational impact that new developments can have on communities, as work gathers pace at its latest site, The Pines,...
Ground engineering sector still exploring full potential of AI
Oliver Smith, engineering director at Groundforce Shorco, answers Project Scotland's questions about sector trends, new innovations, Scottish projects, and the growing impact AI is...
Agile approach holds key to GBSS Civil Engineering growth
GBSS Civil Engineering is embarking on a fresh chapter following the formation of a new management structure at the High Bonnybridge-based firm.
New MD David...
