Construction sector views sought to help improve Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard
THE Scottish Futures Trust has announced a review of the Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard and inviting stakeholders across the public sector and...
New 10-year Forth Bridge World Heritage management plan to be created
INDIVIDUALS are being invited to comment on a draft plan for the management of the Forth Bridge over the next 10 years.
All UNESCO World...
East Lothian construction courses benefit youngsters and local firms
CONSTRUCTION and engineering courses on offer in East Lothian are leading to jobs for young people and supporting local businesses, the region's local authority...
SFHA makes funding call amid concerns over cost of resolving historic construction issues
THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned that the cost of resolving historic construction issues could heavily impact rent levels in the...
First minister officially opens £100m Drumgeith Community Campus and Greenfield Academy
FIRST minister John Swinney has officially opened Dundee City Council’s £100 million Drumgeith Community Campus and Greenfield Academy, delivered by Robertson Construction Tayside.
The facility...
New active travel route opens in north Edinburgh
A new active travel route has officially been opened in Edinburgh as part of the £1.3 billion regeneration of Granton Waterfront.
The 860m route includes...
Shetland 3G pitch uses sweetcorn in place of rubber crumb
A new £1.46 million synthetic pitch in Lerwick will open this week, with school groups set to be amongst the first users of the...
New £25m fund focused on River Clyde corridor supports clean energy goals
A new £25 million fund focused on the River Clyde corridor has been launched to support the clean energy transition.
Local leaders met at the...
Work starts on Alexandria sheltered housing complex
A sod-cutting ceremony has signalled the start of construction on a sheltered housing complex in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, which will deliver 22 one-bedroom flats...
Essential rail improvements to see engineers work ‘around-the-clock’ over festive period
ENGINEERS are to work 'around-the-clock' this Christmas and New Year to deliver essential work across Scotland's railway.
Between December 24 and January 2, a new...
Earliest parts of HMP Barlinnie recognised as Category A-listed
PARTS of Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie have been recognised as a Category A-listed building by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).
Situated in the north east of the...
Ryden hails ‘record’ year of transactions across Scotland
RYDEN has revealed it has delivered one of its strongest years to date, after completing more than 3.2 million sq ft of industrial transactions...
Scottish Water makes landmark commitment to low carbon concrete
SCOTTISH Water has announced it has become the first UK organisation to sign a pledge committing itself to buying a certain amount of low...
Procast secures spot on UK-wide CHIC framework
HAMILTON-based Procast Group has landed a place on the UK-wide Communities & Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC’s) Multi-Element Framework.
The firm has been appointed under the framework’s...
Uncertainty is undermining Scotland’s building industry
By Paul Mitchell, operations director at the Scottish Building Federation (SBF)
CONSTRUCTION is the engine room of the Scottish economy, contributing 7.4% of total output...
Edinburgh Boiler Company sets out ‘aggressive’ expansion strategy
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced it is targeting growth by acquisition as the firm prepares for the next stage of expansion.
EBC revealed...
Heron Bros begins build of £48.8m Ayrshire Innovation Park
CONSTRUCTION of the £48.8 million Ayrshire Innovation Park at Moorfield in Kilmarnock is officially underway.
The site spans almost 32 acres and will be home...
CCG Homes unveils first official images of new Linlithgow apartments
CCG Homes has offered a first official look of The Sidings, a new development of 18 two-bedroom apartments coming soon to Linlithgow.
Situated just off...
Allied Surveyors Scotland confirms partnership with OS Capture
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has announced a new partnership with OS Capture, becoming the first surveying firm in the UK to adopt the company’s digital...
Tulloch Homes welcomes ten new apprentices to the business
HIGHLAND housebuilder Tulloch Homes has welcomed ten new apprentices to its team.
The local recruits have each started their apprenticeships across painting and decorating, taping,...
