Plans approved for refurbishment of Edinburgh College of Art
PLANNING consent has been granted for a campus-wide development plan to 'consolidate and improve' the Edinburgh College of Art (ECA)'s existing estate.
The HawkinsBrown-designed scheme...
New bridge opens on key East Renfrewshire walking route
NETWORK Rail and AmcoGiffen have completed work to replace a bridge on a key East Renfrewshire walking route over the railway near Balgray Reservoir.
The...
Rising energy costs to see Tesco install solar panels on large stores
TESCO has unveiled plans to install solar panels on its large stores over the next three years.
The retailer said that onsite power generation will...
Housebuilder’s donation boosts Aberdeen cancer support charity
BARRATT Homes and David Wilson Homes North Scotland has made a £1,500 donation to Look Good Feel Better, a charity dedicated to improving the...
Housing project will breathe new life into derelict Paisley site
WORK is underway on a redevelopment project in Paisley which will result in 48 new flats for social rent in the town’s East Lane.
The...
Consultation events announced for St Ninians Eco-Wellness and Leisure Park plans
PROPOSALS to develop a mixed-use Eco-Wellness and Leisure Park at the site of the former St Ninians open cast mine, next to Kelty and...
Engineers to work ‘around-the-clock’ to keep Scotland’s railway running
ENGINEERS are to work 'around-the-clock' to keep Scotland's railway running as freezing conditions continue to grip the country.
Temperatures reached -11 over the weekend on...
Timber frame manufacturer makes PV cell investment to aid green goals
OFFSITE timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has installed photovoltaic cells at its Oxfordshire factory as part of the firm's ESG commitments to...
New footbridge opens at Port Glasgow station as £5m project nears completion
PORT Glasgow railway station's new £5 million footbridge and lifts have been officially opened.
The new footbridge allows passengers a safe route over the railway,...
Refurbishment project leads to new chapter for Paisley library
PAISLEY'S new £7 million home of library services has opened its doors following a project to bring a formerly vacant unit in the town's...
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland submits plans for new Barrhead homes
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has submitted two detailed planning applications to East Renfrewshire Council for the build of new homes in Barrhead.
The applications aim...
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...
