Glasgow urban regeneration project is a labour of Love
THOMAS & Adamson has revealed details of its role in creating a new urban regeneration project in Glasgow city centre.
The business has provided support...
Building firms look to net funds for charity
BUSINESSES from across Scotland's built environment are joining forces this week to raise money for charity.
Edinburgh-based all trades insurance reinstatement specialist INSUREPAIR and Shepherd...
Build of 189 homes underway in Bathgate
WORK has started on Taylor Wimpey East Scotland's build of new homes at its Sibbalds Wynd development following an 'extensive' programme of pre-construction work.
The...
Wallace Whittle backs youngsters with pay commitment
WALLACE Whittle has revealed that its WW:Academy junior level 2 staff are being paid an average of 40% above the minimum wage.
The firm said...
Sector-wide survey launches to discover how Contractor Design Portion use can be improved
A survey has been launched to find out how Contractor Design Portion (CDP) can impact more positively on construction quality.
Led by the Construction Quality...
Housebuilder marks National Nestbox Week with community donations in Aberdeen
BARRATT Developments Scotland has donated handmade bird nestboxes to the local community in Aberdeen to mark National Nestbox Week.
Nestboxes crafted by site teams at...
Knight Property Group eyes £15m speculative Bellshill development
KNIGHT Property Group has announced plans to speculatively develop a new £15 million facility on a vacant six-acre site at Belgowan Street in Bellshill.
The...
Firefighters given guided tour of Inverness housing development
FIREFIGHTERS have been given a guided tour of Robertson Homes' Torvean development in Inverness to learn more about modern timber kit construction methods.
The firm...
Recycled plastic sleepers laid in 175-year-old Perthshire tunnel
MORE than 3,690 recycled plastic sleepers have been laid in a 175-year-old Perthshire railway tunnel as part of a £6 million Network Rail project.
The...
Procast secures 36-home retrofit contract in Argyll village
PROCAST Group has won a contract to deliver £2.4 million worth of energy efficient improvements to 36 homes in an Argyll & Bute village.
Dunbritton...
Cube Glass becomes selected supplier in Scotland for Panoramah
CUMBERNAULD-based precision manufacturer Cube Glass has become the selected supplier in Scotland for Swiss-owned and Portugal-based Panoramah.
The partnership has been tipped to position the...
Scottish Government looks to boost resilience and flexibility of planning system
THE Scottish Government has launched three consultations aiming to improve the resilience and flexibility of the planning system.
The first consultation explores options to better...
Turner & Townsend delivers 10,000 grants through its education fund
TURNER & Townsend has announced a major milestone with the delivery of 10,000 grants through its education fund in partnership with Action for Children.
The...
BTR specialist launches Nurturing Neighbourhoods strategy to help deliver greener future
BUILD-to-rent (BTR) specialist PLATFORM_ has launched its Nurturing Neighbourhoods strategy, setting out how it will nurture its residential neighbourhoods to address the impacts of...
Thornliebank road bridge to be demolished and rebuilt in £5.5m project
THORNLIEBANK road bridge is to be demolished and reconstructed in a £5.5 million project forming part of the electrification of the railway corridor between...
Renowned Livingston skatepark designated listed structure
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has designated Livingston's 'Livi' Skatepark as a B-listed structure.
The skatepark, which opened in 1981 and was later extended, is the...
Work complete on £11.2m Dunblane Railway Station project
WORK has been completed on the £11.2 million project to improve train performance and reliability at Dunblane Railway Station.
The project was delivered by Network...
Clydeport operator seeks contractors for Hunterston PARC Construction Yard works
MARINE infrastructure contractors are being invited to express their interest in relation to planned upgrades at the Hunterston PARC (Port and Resource Campus) Construction...
East Kilbride railway project progresses ‘significantly’
WORKS have progressed 'significantly' on Network Rail's East Kilbride enhancement project, the rail organisation has said.
The 16-month programme started last month and involves the...
Scottish Budget passing tipped to ‘deepen housing inequality’
TRADE body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has claimed the passing of the Scottish Budget 2024 – 2025 will 'perpetuate housing inequality across the country...
