Mineral products sector has ‘key role’ to play in supporting sustainable growth in Scotland
THE Mineral Products Association Scotland (MPAS) has published a new document which sets out a series of policy recommendations for the Scottish Government.
The organisation...
‘Plan of plans’ considered for Glasgow city centre
THE draft strategy for Glasgow city centre for the remainder of the decade was today considered by a Glasgow City Council committee.
Describing the city...
BTR developer thrilled with Glasgow project’s award success
BUILD-to-rent (BTR) developer and operator PLATFORM_ has expressed its joy at winning a Scottish Property Award.
PLATFORM_, in joint venture partnership with Northwood Investors LLC,...
Digital Twin tech ‘revolutionising’ non-domestic building upgrades unveiled
AN initiative aimed at revolutionising the approach to retrofit and building upgrades for the UK’s non-domestic buildings has been launched this week at the...
Breaking down the bias to build inspiring leadership in housebuilding
By Hazel Davies, a director at Cruden
In the lead up to International Women's Day, it’s a good time to step back and reflect on...
Weed control and tree management specialist extends FCC deal for five years
LARKHALL-based Complete Weed Control has extended its deal with waste and resource management firm FCC Environment for a further five years.
The weed control, ground...
Engineering services provider extends programme to include graduate apprenticeships
EDWIN James Group has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in the next generation of talent by expanding its programme to include graduate apprenticeships.
The engineering...
Housebuilders show support for World Book Day
HOUSEBUILDERS Mactaggart & Mickel and Springfield, both part of the Springfield Group, have teamed up with Little Lothian Bookshop to provide book bundles to...
College students see housebuilding process in action at Jackton site
THE site team at Cala Homes (West's) Jackton development recently welcomed students from South Lanarkshire College (SLC) to see the housebuilding process in action.
Seven...
Aviemore contractor shows commitment to revitalising natural habitats
AVIEMORE-based contractor McGowan Environmental Engineering has shown its commitment to revitalising natural habitats via a new financial support package agreed with the rewilding and...
Avant unveils plans for 230 new homes in South Lanarkshire village
AVANT Homes Scotland has submitted plans for a £51 million development comprising 230 new properties in the village of Netherburn, South Lanarkshire.
Called Southburn View...
RICS launches new guides to ‘revolutionise’ global carbon measurement
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched two new guides for the Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA), a standard launched in November...
Association for Project Safety appoints new president
MARK Snelling has been appointed as the new president of the Association for Project Safety (APS).
He succeeds Ray Bone, who remains as an adviser...
COWI awarded Pre-FEED contracts for Ayre and Bowdun offshore wind projects
ENGINEERING consulting group COWI has secured a contract from Thistle Wind Partners (TWP), a joint venture involving DEME, Qair and Aspiravi, with a focus...
Improvements made for visually impaired passengers at Cardonald Railway Station
NETWORK Rail has completed works to improve access arrangements for visually impaired passengers at Cardonald Railway Station in Glasgow.
The project was launched following after...
BESA promotes apprenticeship opportunities through ‘Future Skills’ pledge
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has urged employers to take advantage of the campaign created by this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week to address...
New precast beam system tipped to speed up delivery of new homes
AKELA Ground Engineering has launched a new precast concrete beam system tipped to 'dramatically' speed up the delivery of new homes.
The firm explained that...
New footbridge opens next to Hairmyres Railway Station
A new footbridge has opened next to Hairmyres Railway Station as part of the wider £140 million electrification project on the East Kilbride to...
Balfour Beatty appoints MD to its UK Power Transmission and Distribution business
BALFOUR Beatty has appointed Tony Wilson as MD of its UK Power Transmission and Distribution (Power T&D) business.
He will be tasked with delivering the...
Regent Property Group unveils plans for Glasgow St Enoch building
REGENT Property Group has struck a deal to bring the UK’s first Radisson Hotel Group & Serviced Apartments to Glasgow.
The upscale development will consist...
