Scottish Water delivers green energy scheme in Perth
A Scottish Water site in Perth is now significantly greener, thanks to the installation of an £852,000 solar scheme.
The project has seen 1,236 ground...
Scottish trade body backs Grenfell Inquiry call for ‘urgent change’ in construction sector
SCOTLAND'S largest trade association, SELECT, has echoed the Grenfell Inquiry’s call for regulation and a 'shake-up' of the construction industry.
The body has now called...
SWG3 has plans approved for build of multi-purpose hotel in Glasgow
PLANS have been approved for the build of a 142-bedroom multi-purpose hotel adjacent to SWG3 in Glasgow.
To be built at the corner of Eastvale...
Glasgow’s new Health Innovation Hub marks construction milestone
THE Health Innovation Hub (HiH) currently under construction in Glasgow has reached a major milestone following the completion of the building’s primary structure.
The purpose-built...
Balfour Beatty announces two senior promotions
BALFOUR Beatty has confirmed two appointments to its digital, procurement and supply chain senior leadership team.
Jon Ozanne has been promoted to chief information officer...
Russell Roof Tiles launches ‘improved’ solar PV panel
FOLLOWING the launch of the firm's first solar offer, Lochmaben-based Russell Roof Tiles is now boosting its output with an improved 480W solar PV...
Barratt reports fall in revenue and pre-tax profits
BARRATT Developments has reported a 21% drop in revenue for the financial year ended 30 June 2024, from £5,321.4 million to £4,168.2 million.
Pre-tax profit...
Series of events mark 60th anniversary of iconic Forth Road Bridge
A series of events are taking place to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the construction of the iconic Forth Road Bridge.
The crossing opened to...
Grenfell: Scottish Government to ‘carefully consider’ inquiry recommendations
SCOTLAND'S housing minister Paul McLennan has revealed he has met with UK Government ministers to discuss how they can work collaboratively to take the...
Plans submitted for ‘New Darwin’ bioscience hub at the University of Edinburgh
BMJ Architects has submitted a planning application for a proposed new building to replace the existing Darwin Tower at the University of Edinburgh's King's...
DM Hall expands further into England with new Cornwall office
FOLLOWING last year's 'highly successful' initial foray south of the border, Scottish-based DM Hall has announced plans to open a new branch office in...
Pacific Building becomes accredited Living Wage Employer
PACIFIC Building has become an accredited Living Wage Employer.
The construction company, based at Hillington on the outskirts of Glasgow, had already been signatories to...
Cala begins handover of 105 affordable properties in Newton Mearns
CALA Homes (West) has started the handover of 105 affordable homes to East Renfrewshire Council as part of the housebuilder’s masterplan at its Maidenhill...
Stage is set for CITB’s Construction, Skills & Community Wealth Conference in Perth
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will host its first Construction, Skills and Community Wealth Conference in Scotland this Thursday, 5 September. The one-day...
Ayrshire construction businesses raise funds for MSA Trust in memory of colleague
AYRSHIRE construction businesses Connect Modular and The Wee House Company have been raising money for the Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Trust, after hosting a charity...
Original Wallace Monument build plans to go on show
THE original plans for the build of the Wallace Monument are to be showcased in a digitised format as part of Stirling's 900th anniversary...
Next phase of £140m East Kilbride and Barrhead railway project to begin
WORK is to begin on the next steps in a major investment across the East Kilbride and Barrhead railway lines.
Network Rail will demolish and...
Levenmouth rail project to see installation of active travel bridge
NETWORK Rail is set to crane a 129-metre active travel bridge into position to connect Methilhill and Cameron Bridge.
Nine pre-fabricated sections - including bridge...
PERI formwork and scaffolding courses eligible for funding from CITB
PERI has announced its training courses will be heavily subsidised from September for levy-registered employers in the construction sector across London, with many other...
Scottish Building Standards Hub officially launched
SCOTLAND'S new Building Standards Hub will be officially launched today in Dunfermline.
The unit will deliver advice, learning and development and a range of building...
