Rooflights tipped to improve learning experience at new East Dunbartonshire school
WHITESALES has supplied 14 Solus Monopitch rooflights and four Solus smoke hatches for a new Additional Support Needs (ASN) school in East Dunbartonshire.
Architects NORR...
Edinburgh residents urged to have their say on cladding proposals
EDINBURGH residents have been urged to have their say on legislation addressing unsafe cladding.
The call comes after a Holyrood committee visited a building in...
Scotland’s railway set for £15m upgrade over festive period
NETWORK Rail is to deliver £15 million worth of vital infrastructure improvements across Scotland's railway this festive period.
The work includes the replacement of track, upgrade...
New Bawbee Bridge opens ahead of schedule
THE new Bawbee Bridge in Leven has officially opened to traffic earlier than had initially been planned.
A temporary bridge was installed in March to...
Workhaus Projects to bring Inverness Castle vision to life
WORKHAUS Projects has secured a contract to carry out the interpretation for the interior of the Inverness Castle experience.
The Highland Council said the fit-out...
Housebuilder raises more than £25,000 for poverty relief charity
BARRATT Developments raised £25,772 for a poverty relief charity in the north of Scotland at its recent charity dinner.
The housebuilder welcomed 220 guests to the...
Unite craft workers accept improved COSLA pay offer
UNITE the union has confirmed that its local government craft membership have voted to accept an improved pay offer from COSLA (Convention of Scottish...
Cruden gains approval to deliver 56 new homes in Toryglen
CRUDEN Homes will build 56 new properties in north Toryglen after receiving planning approval from Glasgow City Council.
The homes at Prospecthill Road follow several...
Anderson Bell + Christie to host workshop on Housing for Varying Needs proposals
ANDERSON Bell + Christie is set to host a free workshop designed to help housing associations and registered social landlords (RSLs) develop their consultation...
Kirkcaldy set for build of ‘state-of-the-art’ community hub
A new community hub is to be built in Kirkcaldy after Fife councillors gave the £15 million project the go-ahead.
The facility, to be built...
Charity Christmas appeal to launch at Glasgow Central
PASSENGERS and staff at Glasgow Central are being asked to support a supermarket voucher appeal in aid of vulnerable families.
Each year, Glasgow Care Foundation...
New £28m Aberdeen school and community hub officially opens
THE £28 million Greyhope School and Community Hub in the Aberdeen area of Torry has officially opened.
Built by Morrison Construction, designed by Halliday Fraser...
Milestone reached on Benbrack Wind Farm build
JONES Bros has reached a critical construction milestone on its build of Benbrack Wind Farm in Carsphairn, Dumfries and Galloway, on behalf of Red...
Edinburgh to ‘think differently’ on housing amidst rising construction costs
INCREASED construction costs could see the City of Edinburgh Council purchase 'off the shelf' homes to boost its affordable housing supply at pace.
The proposals...
Manufacturer sees ‘high demand’ for Lothian roof tile
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced that the Lothian concrete thinner leading-edge roof tile from the firm's Natural Range, has become one of its most...
Glasgow declares housing emergency
GLASGOW City Council has today declared a housing emergency due to 'unprecedented' pressures faced in relation to homelessness.
The local authority said the move follows...
Fife’s local heat and energy efficiency strategy approved
FIFE Council has approved long-term plans to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and switch to climate friendly heating systems across the region.
Councillors on...
RAAC repairs at Forres Academy estimated to hit £624,000
WORK costs relating to the discovery of RAAC at Forres Academy are expected to reach £624,000, Moray Council has said.
The local authority is currently...
Plumbing body says delay in phasing out gas boilers ‘undermines’ industry efforts
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) has expressed its frustration over the Scottish Government's decision to delay the phasing out of...
Housebuilder teams up with Dobbies to share tips on festive front door displays
BARRATT Developments Scotland has teamed up with Dobbies Garden Centres to share tips and insights on how to dress your front door this Christmas,...
