Glenfarg developers to showcase new apartments and celebrate artisan products
THE local developers behind Glenfarg Apartments, a luxury development of downsizing apartments set in the village of Glenfarg in Perth & Kinross, have announced...
Free online course aims to bolster understanding of retrofit for contractors
CONTRACTORS are being given the opportunity to access a free retrofit training course.
The online course, Retrofit 101, has been curated and designed by The...
Ocean Kinetics marks 30th anniversary with employment milestone
OCEAN Kinetics has marked its 30th anniversary with the announcement that it has increased employment at its range of bases in Shetland, Orkney, and...
Council eyes purchase of Levenmouth rail project’s accommodation units
PLANS to take over Network Rail’s accommodation units at Leven’s Kirkland Yard and bring about benefits for numerous community projects are being pursued by...
Edinburgh set for £2.5m build of ‘state-of-the-art’ telescope station
GROUNDWORK is to start later this year on the £2.5 million build of a 'state-of-the-art' telescope station at Heriot-Watt University's Research Park in Edinburgh.
The...
Green light for reopening of Govan Drydock Number 1
GOVAN Drydock Limited has secured change of use planning consent that will allow for the full reopening Drydock Number 1, which was previously designated...
Hadden Group secures contract to revamp Gypsy Traveller site
HADDEN Group has secured a multi-million-pound contract to transform a Gypsy Traveller site near Perth.
Perth and Kinross Council said the Double Dykes site will...
Build of 56 homes complete in Bilston
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has confirmed the completion and handover of 56 affordable homes and apartments for social rent in Bilston for Melville Housing...
Kitchen manufacturer opens ‘flagship’ showroom in Stirling
OPTIMA Kitchens has announced the opening of a new showroom in Stirling.
The manufacturer of bespoke kitchen ranges has relocated from Grangemouth to Springkerse Trading...
Rearo teams up with Bridgeton charity to provide construction opportunities
BATHROOM and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has teamed up with Bridgeton-based employment charity First Steps Future Training to create work opportunities for underprivileged young...
Housebuilding chief encourages more men to discuss mental health
THE chief executive of a housebuilding firm is encouraging more men working in construction to talk about their mental health to help reduce high...
Build of new East Kilbride Railway Station to get underway
WORK is set to begin on the construction of the new East Kilbride Railway Station building, Network Rail has announced.
The 16-month programme will get...
Ten projects tackling coastal erosion set for share of £10m
TEN projects aimed at highlighting good practice in tackling coastal erosion have secured a share of over £10 million in Scottish Government funding.
Due to...
Contract Flooring Association turns up the heat on winter weather challenges
THE Contract Flooring Association (CFA) has launched a winter warning campaign, aimed at improving site conditions for the installation of flooring during cold weather.
The...
Strike action resumes at Mossmorran gas plant over pay dispute
AROUND 90 Kaefer maintenance and repair contractors based at the Mossmorran Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) plant will resume strike action this week as part...
Landlords urged to ensure compliance ahead of new Repairing Standard guidance
TRADE body SELECT is urging Scotland’s private landlords to ensure their electrical installations are compliant with the new Repairing Standard guidance which comes into...
Championing change and collaboration to address sustainability challenges
By Richard Campbell, the new chair of the Institution of Structural Engineers Scotland, and director at Will Rudd Glasgow
Due to the combined understanding of...
Scottish universities to work together to tackle climate emergency
A new initiative has been launched to bring together Scottish universities to address the climate emergency.
Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ), founded jointly by the Universities...
Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm build progresses
Careys is to start work on the next phase of the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm build on the East Lothian coast.
Contracted by Siemens...
Fear of theft and violence rising amongst tradespeople
MORE than nine in 10 tradespeople have been targeted by criminals as the fear of theft and violence rises, new research has found.
Insurer NFU...
