SELECT president warns of AI’s potential impact on electrical network
THE new president of SELECT has warned that the demands on the electrical network to power AI may become 'unsustainable' as it becomes a...
Barratt Developments donates felled trees to Edinburgh Zoo
BARRATT Developments East Scotland has partnered with Edinburgh Zoo to recycle and donate felled trees from its upcoming Livingston development.
The firm has donated 21 felled...
Local school kids name new Tulloch Homes development
TWO local primary school pupils have named Tulloch Homes upcoming development in Newtonmore.
Isaac, 10, and Sophia, 11, both of Newtonmore Primary School took inspiration...
Narro and ARUP colleagues honoured for National Galleries of Scotland work
NARRO has announced that director Dominic Echlin has been awarded the Sir Arnold Waters Medal by the Institution of Structural Engineers, alongside Ben McIlroy...
Electric vehicle charge point plans energised by further investment
THE growth plans of Scotland’s only private electric vehicle charge point operator, FOR EV, have been boosted by a £10 million follow-on investment by...
NASC launches ‘groundbreaking’ solution to address talent shortages
NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of a 'groundbreaking' solution aimed at addressing the need for skilled young professionals in...
Construction input costs rise by 4.5% in Scotland
CONSTRUCTION input costs in Scotland increased by an average of 4.5% in the year to Q2 2024, according to a contractors panel newly established...
FMB Scotland elects first female president
PAM Wilson, co-founder of Stirling-based Kevin Wilson Master Builders, has been elected as the new president of FMB (Federation Of Master Builders) Scotland.
Pam, who...
Cala Homes and Samaritans celebrate charity partnership award win
CALA Homes and its national charity partner, Samaritans, have earned a top accolade at this year's Business Charity Awards 2024.
The duo scooped the Charity...
Critical safety works near completion at site of Ayr Station Hotel
SOME rail services are to return to Ayr Railway Station next week following the completion of safety works at the fire-damaged former Ayr Station...
Construction businesses urged to prioritise adaptability
TURNER & Townsend is urging construction businesses to prioritise adaptability in their approaches to long-term projects and programmes to set them up for success.
The...
Work complete on build of £10m Wickes store in Aberdeen
WORK has been completed on the build of a new £10 million Wickes store in Aberdeen's Kingshill Park.
The purpose-built 25,000 sq ft store, along...
Russell Roof Tiles announces ‘significant’ reduction in carbon emissions
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has said it is on track to meet its 2040 net zero target, with its sustainability report showing continued reductions for...
Industry leaders confirmed for ScaffEx24
ScaffEx24 has announced a further update to its line-up of speakers at the event, due to be held in Belfast on November 29.
Julio Black...
Robertson achieves Investors in Young People Platinum accreditation
ROBERTSON has announced it has been awarded the highest Investors in Young People (IIYP) accolade, receiving Platinum accreditation in recognition of its commitment to...
HAUS Collective appoints new associate director
HAUS Collective has announced the appointment of Graham Edwards as associate director at the Glasgow-based architecture studio.
With three decades of experience managing large-scale projects,...
Capstone Construction bolsters senior team with two new directors
INVERNESS-based Capstone Construction has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two director-level promotions.
Ian McMillan, formerly operations manager, has been promoted to...
Landmark moment reached on £566m Shetland wind farm scheme
FIRST power has been produced at Shetland's Viking Wind Farm in a landmark moment for the £566 million project.
RJ McLeod first began construction of...
Perth installer earns recognition for hybrid air source heat pump project
ARRAN Donald from Perth has been announced as the Scottish regional winner of the Heating Installer Awards 2024.
Arran specialises in ground and air source...
Scaffold business earns its Corn on complex Arbroath project
JR Scaffold Services has completed work on a town centre roofing project at The Corn Exchange, a JD Wetherspoons pub and restaurant in Arbroath,...
