Robertson begins QMRI refurbishment works in Edinburgh
ROBERTSON Construction Central East has started alteration and refurbishment works on the University of Edinburgh’s Queen’s Medical Research Institute (QMRI), which will see the...
RSK ramps up rail sector strength with new acquisition
RSK is adding to its rail sector strength with the acquisition of engineering and rail infrastructure business Global Infrastructure Group.
The company has offices in...
New builds could be required to have infrastructure for rapid internet connections
ALL new build homes in Scotland may be required to have the physical infrastructure required for gigabit-capable internet connections, under new Scottish Government proposals.
The...
Construction initiative equips Fife job seekers with skills to build new campus
A number of Fifers currently looking for work could be set to help with the build of Fife College's new campus in Halbeath.
The learning...
Edinburgh Tram Inquiry finds ‘litany of avoidable failures’
THE Edinburgh Tram Inquiry has set out 24 recommendations for the consideration of Scottish ministers, including whether there is a requirement for new legislation...
RICS launches new global edition of ‘groundbreaking’ WLCA standard
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched the second edition of its Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment (WLCA) standard.
First...
Landmark Groundforce Bridge project helps span Lesmahagow watercourse
THE longest bridge ever built by Groundforce Bridge has helped civil engineers APL Construction span an 11m watercourse and flood area in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire.
The...
Toolstation unveils new collection of hand tool products
TOOLSTATION has announced the addition of over 150 new products to its hand tool range.
The new collection is said to cater to every trade...
Global whisky asset management business’ Fife relocation plans gather pace
PROPOSALS to relocate the global HQ of Scotch Whisky Investments (SWI), as well as one of the world’s largest whisky collections to Scotland, has...
New Glasgow neighbourhood secures three-star Fitwel certification
BUILD to rent developer and operator Moda Living has secured its fourth three-star Fitwel certification for its first Glasgow neighbourhood, Moda, Holland Park, which...
Fife apprentices help out community by rebuilding ‘eyesore’
TWO Fife apprentices have rebuilt a wall in Markinch after members of the local community complained that the structure had become an 'eyesore'.
The work...
ARC Building project brings Indeglås double award joy
FRESH from winning a category award for ‘Partitioning’, and the national ‘Project of the Year’ prize at the Finishes and Interiors (FIS) 2023 Contractors...
SELECT MD tells radio audience about importance of electrical apprenticeships
SELECT MD Alan Wilson has told thousands of radio listeners across the UK that proper training and apprenticeships are essential to protect the safety...
‘Monster’ project complete as new water treatment works opens at Loch Ness
A new water treatment works at Invermoriston on the banks of Loch Ness has officially opened.
Local MSP Kate Forbes was joined by members of...
Built environment champions honoured at Glasgow awards ceremony
SOME of the stars behind Scotland’s built environment were honoured at an awards ceremony in Glasgow on Friday September 15.
Construction industry leaders came together at...
‘Breakthrough’ report looks to tackle packaging waste concerns in the built environment
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has released its report focused on 'Packaging Optimisation in the Housebuilding Sector', which addresses the issue of packaging waste...
Main contractor announced for first phase of £20m Inverclyde distillery build
MUIR Construction is to lead the first phase of the £20 million build of Inverclyde's first zero-carbon whisky distillery.
The £7 million contract is expected...
Work begins on ‘first net zero home of its kind’ in Scotland
THE Energy Training Academy has announced it has started work on the 'first net zero home of its kind' in Scotland.
The one-bedroom bungalow is...
Zaptec charges ahead after securing deals with major Scottish housebuilders
ZAPTEC, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) chargers, has signed multi-year deals with three Scottish housebuilders to become their preferred supplier.
Whiteburn Projects, Kirkwood Homes...
Railway line between Edinburgh and Berwick set for £5.7m upgrades
A £5.7 million project is to get underway to improve track and drainage on the line between Edinburgh and Berwick.
The Scotland's Railway and Network...
