Ogilvie to begin work on ‘most ambitious’ energy-efficient housing site
OGILVIE Construction is set to start work on what has been described as Midlothian Council’s 'most ambitious' energy-efficient housing development.
The £24 million project will...
Brewster Brothers earns VIBES Circular Scotland award
RESOURCE management specialist Brewster Brothers has won this year’s VIBES Circular Scotland award.
The company started recycling waste from construction sites in 2017, and such...
Deanestor secures £3m Perth High fit-out project
DUNFERMLINE-based Deanestor has secured a project worth over £3 million to fit out 274 rooms across the new 1,600-place Perth High School.
The school is one...
New survey suggests brighter outlook for Scotland’s housing market
THE outlook for Scotland's housing market has improved, according to new research, despite sales, instructions and prices all continuing to decline.
The latest Royal Institution...
Milestone for neighbourhood tipped to herald ‘significant change’ in Glasgow rental market
CASA by Moda, the family rental homes division of developer and operator Moda Group, has announced the completion of the first phase of its...
Groundforce shores up support for crucial bridge link
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has been supplying a range of large-capacity modular hydraulic shoring equipment to contractors building the new Govan to Partick Bridge in Glasgow.
The...
Partitioning specialist adds Style to flexible event space
GLASGOW’S Edmiston House is a facility that incorporates the Rangers Football Club museum, a two-storey Rangers FC store and an events area. Partitioning specialist...
The benefits of R&D tax credits in construction
Tom Walker, partner at Wellers, the small business accountants, discusses R&D tax reliefs and how they can benefit housebuilding and the wider construction sector
MAKE...
Salvation Army training scheme ‘changing lives’
AN army of CSCS card holders is being created in Falkirk thanks to the commitment and effort of two charity workers who have overseen...
Dalkeith training academy helps sustain positive energy around net zero
THE co-founder of a social enterprise training academy offering a range of net zero-related courses has admitted he has been taken aback by the...
Hot topics debated at Glasgow manufacturing and supply chain exhibition
MORE than 100 exhibitors showcased their latest innovations at the recent Scottish Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition in Glasgow.
Some 150 speakers took...
Lenzie contractor celebrates completion of ‘unique’ project treble
FLEMING Buildings has recently celebrated the official opening of three unique projects the Lenzie-based contractor has completed across Scotland.
Key members of the business, including...
The vital role of acoustics in classroom design
Michael Anderson, head of A&D – UK & Ireland – at ceiling solutions specialist Zentia, tells Project Scotland about the vital role of acoustics...
Time to take a long-term view on energy efficient schools
Joanne Hemmings, associate at Holmes Miller, discusses making Passivhaus the ‘new normal’ when it comes to designing education buildings in Scotland
WITH the usual hint...
The lowdown on low U-value fenestration
Whether you are considering a ‘fabric first’ approach to a new build project or looking at ways to retrofit energy saving measures into an...
7N Architects to lead Lerwick Lanes masterplan
7N Architects has secured the contract to undertake the Lerwick Lanes masterplan, Shetland Islands Council has announced.
The local authority said the tender exercise attracted...
Doors and windows manufacturer invests in new Livingston innovation centre
TIMBER windows and doors manufacturer NorDan UK has invested £800,000 in a new Sustainability and Innovation Centre as part of a £2 million upgrade...
No bridge too far: Govan – Partick structure beats storms to cross Europe
FARRANS’ decision to have the main span of the landmark Govan – Partick Bridge built entirely offsite is continuing to pay off, following the...
RTPI launches new campaign to address ‘misinformation’ around planning issues
THE Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has launched a new campaign designed to address online 'misinformation' and support planners.
The 'It Takes Planners &' campaign...
Tulloch Homes to deliver new affordable homes in Conon Bridge
TULLOCH Homes and The Highland Council have signed a £6.1 million contract to design and build 27 affordable homes in Conon Bridge, near Inverness.
Tulloch...
