Podcast discusses the challenges and rewards of apprenticeships
AN experienced lecturer and an up-and-coming learner from the same college have both talked frankly about the challenges and rewards of apprenticeships.
Andy Mackintosh and...
Knauf Insulation launches ‘gateway-ready’ rainscreen cavity systems
KNAUF Insulation has announced the launch of Rocksilk RainScreen Cavity Systems, a range of complete tested systems designed to simplify specification and support compliance in...
Green credentials help attract Knight Frank to new Aberdeen office space
COMMERCIAL property consultancy Knight Frank has become the first tenant to secure office space in a newly refurbished building in Aberdeen's west end.
The deal...
Housebuilder engages with environmentally conscious primary school pupils
EMPLOYEES from Springfield Properties recently visited pupils at Deans South Primary as the pupils learn about protecting the environment.
The 9–11-year-old primary 6 and 7s...
Bellway secures five-star status for eighth year in a row
BELLWAY has earned five-star status from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the eighth year in succession.
The housebuilder achieved the accolade after more than...
Improvements planned for iconic Glenrothes bridge
GLENROTHES' iconic White Bridge is to undergo a facelift with work getting underway in early summer.
Works to enhance the B969 River Leven Bridge, known...
Etive Consulting Engineers appoints new director
EDINBURGH-headquartered Etive Consulting Engineers Limited has expanded the company's board with the appointment of Alastair Manson as a director.
Operating from the firm’s Inverness office,...
Over 3,500 Aberdeen homes now connected to city’s district heat network
OVER 3,500 homes have now been connected to Aberdeen's district heating network, the city's local authority has announced.
As well as 3,631 residential properties, some...
Work progresses on build of new bridge over River Clyde
CONSTRUCTION of the first opening road bridge over the River Clyde has taken a step forward with the installation of dolphins into position on...
Housebuilder hails ‘robust’ financial performance despite market challenges
CALA Group has hailed a 'robust' set of financial results for 2023, despite seeing dips in both turnover and pre-tax profit.
Turnover fell 7.3% from...
Whitepaper suggests ‘sleeping energy models’ could unlock savings for building owners
BUILDING owners and operators are unknowingly sitting on valuable assets that could unlock 'significant' energy, carbon, and cost savings, according to experts across the...
Edinburgh College decarbonisation plans heat up
EDINBURGH College has teamed up with Vital Energi on a project to decarbonise the heating system at its Midlothian Campus in a bid to...
Miller Homes encourages good causes to apply for Community Fund initiative
MILLER Homes is encouraging good causes across Scotland to apply for its Community Fund initiative with applications now open, seeing £10,000 shared among those...
Paisley contractor donates hundreds of Easter eggs across Scotland
THE JR Group has donated more than 600 Easter eggs to primary schools, nurseries, children’s hospitals and local community groups across Scotland.
The goodies from...
Progress made on new affordable homes at West Craigs
A new development of 125 affordable homes is taking shape in West Craigs, Edinburgh.
The West Craigs Masterplan is described as one of the largest...
Aberdeen to remember those who died during pandemic with new public space
GEORGE King Architects has been appointed to design and create a new public space and art piece in Aberdeen to remember those who died...
RICS launches consultation on the valuation of licensed premises
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a consultation on the valuation of licensed premises, including pubs, bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.
The organisation...
Cala unveils two new showhomes at Kirkintilloch site
CALA Homes (West) has unveiled two new showhomes at its Weaver’s Brae development in Kirkintilloch.
The site, located off Market Road in Fauldhead, offers a...
Scottish Government ‘can no longer ignore housing crisis’
HOMES for Scotland has said the Scottish Government can no longer ignore the 'housing crisis' after new figures revealed completions and starts across all...
SRUC opens ‘world class’ Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre
THE 'pioneering' new Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC) has been officially opened at Inverness Campus by HRH The Princess Royal.
Built by Muir Construction...
