Network Rail Scotland gears up for ‘one of the most intensive’ seasonal operations
NETWORK Rail is preparing for 'one of the most intensive' seasonal operations on the railway calendar with a £6.4 million programme of autumn treatment...
Soaking up the storm: how green roofs can help combat urban flooding
By Mark Harris, head of sustainability at Sika
AS cities grow and climate change accelerates, flooding has become one of the most urgent issues facing...
Top of the form: Bellshill business looks to inspire next generation
BELLSHILL-based BH Civil Engineering has secured a contract to deliver a complete formwork, reinforcement, and concrete package on the Eccles Substation project in the...
Dalux targets Scottish growth with Glasgow hub
GLOBAL construction software specialist Dalux has set its sights on growth in Scotland after opening a Glasgow office earlier this year.
Headquartered in Denmark, Dalux...
Aberdeen industrial property take-up ‘resilient’ despite ongoing challenges
NEW figures have revealed that Aberdeen’s industrial property take-up remained 'resilient' in the first half of the year, despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop and...
Cruden gets green light for 39-home Pittenweem development
CRUDEN Homes has secured planning permission for its first development in Fife for over a decade, bringing 39 new homes to the village of Pittenweem.
Located...
Construction work begins to upgrade Stirling leisure centre
CONSTRUCTION has started at The PEAK Leisure Centre in Stirling, with a £2.45 million investment set to increase the size of the gym and...
Electric Heating Company marks milestone birthday with discount offer
THE Electric Heating Company (EHC) has announced plans to mark its 20th anniversary with a special birthday treat for customers.
Since its formation in 2005,...
Work starts on next phase of Sighthill regeneration
WORK is underway on the build of 246 new homes in Glasgow's Sighthill as the regeneration of the area continues.
The regeneration programme will deliver...
Amended plans for 3,000-home Stirling development approved
AMENDED plans for part of the 3,000-home Durieshill housing development between Bannockburn and Plean have been approved by Stirling Council.
Planning approval was given in...
Rugby club unveils new kits and training academy through Procast partnership
MOTHERWELL-based Dalziel Rugby Club’s senior and youth teams are sporting new kits and launching a training academy thanks to a partnership with retrofit specialist...
Consultancy launches new geospatial measurement service
CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has appointed a lead digital measurement surveyor to spearhead its new geospatial measurement service.
Glasgow-based Matthew McQuillian brings...
Edinburgh-based executive search companies set to merge
TWO Edinburgh-headquartered executive search companies are merging in a move tipped to deliver significant growth in fee income over the next 12-18 months.
Real estate...
Glasgow law practice launches commercial property arm
A Glasgow-based law firm has launched a commercial property arm less than six months after being founded.
Matheson Lawson has added experienced solicitor Donna Carson...
Highland Archaeology Festival returns for 2025
THE annual Highland Archaeology Festival Conference is to be held on September 27 and 28 at the Highland Council Chamber in Inverness.
Organised by the...
Living roof installed at Inverness Castle
WORK is complete on the installation of a living roof at Inverness Castle as part of the project to transform the historic building into...
Thinking inside the (sand) box could help solve water industry challenges
By Stephen Slessor, CEO of Scottish clean water technology company RSE
IT will come as no surprise that the UK’s water industry is struggling. A...
New Balfour Beatty group chief executive gets to work
PHILIP Hoare has started his new role as group chief executive at Balfour Beatty, succeeding Leo Quinn.
A civil engineer, Philip Hoare brings over 30...
Passivhaus school officially opened in Edinburgh
MAYBURY Primary School in the west of Edinburgh has officially been opened at a special ceremony today.
Built by Morrison Construction, the school was designed...
Glasgow launches promotional body to unlock city’s potential
GLASGOW City Council has launched a new promotional body to serve as Glasgow's 'voice to the world' as it aims to unlock the city's...
