West Lothian becomes latest council to declare housing emergency
WEST Lothian Council has become the latest local authority in Scotland to declare a housing emergency, joining Glasgow, Edinburgh, Argyll and Bute, Fife, and...
Milestone in plans for ‘prime’ student accommodation in Glasgow’s Merchant City
GLASGOW-based developer Ambassador Group has teamed up with investors Far East Orchard and Woh Hup to deliver a 'prime' student accommodation scheme, slated for...
Taylor Wimpey Challenge continues to raise money for charity
A Scottish team has raised over £2,973 for charity after taking part in the Taylor Wimpey Challenge earlier this month.
The housebuilder's annual fundraising event,...
Springfield secures £6.3m affordable housing contract with Wheatley Group
SPRINGFIELD Properties plc has announced it has signed a new contract worth £6.3 million with the Wheatley Group for the delivery of affordable housing...
Edinburgh Boiler Company MD shortlisted for energy award
DOUGIE Bell, MD of The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC), is in contention for a prestigious honour at the Energy Awards 2024.
He has been shortlisted...
AM Sci Tech confirms senior appointment at Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks
AM Sci Tech, a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings, has expanded its lettings and management team at Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks with the appointment...
Work complete on build of new Drumnadrochit homes
THE Highland Council has taken ownership of a number of new homes in the village of Drumnadrochit.
Built by Springfield Properties, the energy efficient homes...
Cost of project to return Glasgow’s M8 to full capacity rises to £126-156m
THE cost of the project to return Glasgow's M8 to full capacity now stands at £126-152 million, Transport Scotland has said.
Ongoing design and construction...
Apprenticeships: what employers need to know
Apprenticeships have become more common in recent years with around 37,000 modern apprentices engaged in Scotland across a wide range of sectors. Traditionally, apprenticeships were...
First Minister officially opens £116m Levenmouth railway line
THE new Levenmouth railway line has been officially opened by First Minister John Swinney.
Over 300 guests from the local community and those involved in...
Cala reports ‘significant’ strides towards net zero goals
CALA Group has announced 'significant progress' in reducing its carbon footprint after unveiling its annual audit of the business’ sustainability data.
The housebuilder said it...
Shepherd support gives boccia ambitions a boost in Scotland
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has signed up to provide financial support to Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) to further aid boccia development throughout Scotland.
Boccia is a...
Muir Homes launches showhome at firm’s first Midlothian site
MUIR Homes has announced the launch of its five-bedroom Iona showhome at the new West Path development in Pathhead, Midlothian, which comprises 43 properties...
Mabey Hire becomes part of PERI Group
FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI has taken over UK-headquartered Mabey Hire.
The PERI Group is a family-owned company based in Weissenhorn, Germany, with approximately 9,000...
NFU Scotland members benefit from support on utility infrastructure issues
DAVIDSON & Robertson (D&R) has teamed up with NFU (National Farmers Union) Scotland to support members on utility infrastructure issues.
The business revealed it has...
Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre set for £7.5m upgrade
COWDENBEATH Leisure Centre is to undergo a £7.5 million upgrade which will include an enhanced gym space and improvements to the external façade.
The facility's...
Milestone reached on £53m delivery of new Dumfries High School
CONTRACT close has been achieved on the £53 million project to build the new Dumfries High School.
Designed by Ryder Architecture, the new school will...
BriggsAmasco honoured for roof installation at historic Shetland lighthouse site
BRIGGSAMASCO is celebrating after earning award recognition for its delivery of a roof installation at a visitor attraction in Shetland.
The company was named winner...
Start date confirmed for ‘long-awaited’ Swallow Roundabout work in Dundee
DETAILS for the 'long-awaited' Swallow Roundabout improvements in Dundee have been announced with a start date confirmed for the work.
The project will begin on...
Glasgow firm supports development of new heat pump technology
A Glasgow-based energy firm has teamed up with senior figures from across the industry to fund pioneering heat pump technology.
Union Technical has provided pre-seed...
