Construction charity helpline sees 30% rise in people reaching out for support
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed that 4,438 people reached out for support through its 24/7 helpline in 2023 - a 30% increase...
Harbour Energy letting takes Aberdeen Grade A vacancy to lowest on record
HARBOUR Energy has secured 34,000 sq. ft. of Grade A office space at Aberdeen's Prime Four Business Park.
The deal was brokered by Knight Frank,...
Sika raises £26,366 for Leukaemia Care through Aviemore cycle event
SIKA has presented Leukaemia Care with a cheque for £26,366 following its annual Sika Cycle Charity Event in Aviemore.
Mark Gatrell and Andrea Carbin, of...
West Highland Line set for £1.7m upgrade as passenger levels rise by 29%
THE platforms of eight railway stations on the West Highland Line are to be extended in a £1.7 million Network Rail project.
Helensburgh Upper, Ardlui,...
West Lothian construction firms join forces to deliver skills classes to youngsters
SCOTTISH construction businesses have teamed up to deliver a key initiative designed to encourage youngsters to explore careers in the industry.
The Build Your Future...
CLF unveils Transformation Action Plan for Scottish construction industry
THE Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has unveiled its Transformation Action Plan for the industry in Scotland.
The plan includes visions for reforming procurement, improving quality,...
BE-ST Impact Report highlights ‘tangible progress’ towards sustainability and decarbonisation
BE-ST's 2023 Impact Report has revealed the steps that the innovation centre has taken in the past year and the 'significant positive impact' for...
Glasgow-based architecture practice switches to nine-day fortnight
GLASGOW-headquartered architecture practice Holmes Miller has officially switched to a nine-day fortnight following a successful trial.
In an employee-led decision, the practice has made the...
Occupier demand for commercial property ‘flat’ in Scotland
NEW research has revealed that overall occupier demand for commercial property in Scotland 'fell flat' through the last quarter of 2023.
The findings were revealed...
CBRE confirms new charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Society
GLOBAL real estate advisor CBRE, which has offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, has announced Alzheimer’s Society as its new UK charity partner.
In the...
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...
