Livingston event to address ‘confusion’ over RAAC issues in public buildings
WORRIED owners and managers of public buildings in Scotland are being offered specialist support to navigate the RAAC concrete crisis.
Those with responsibility for buildings...
Housebuilder’s donation gives Dunblane community hub a sporting chance
DANDARA East Scotland has donated £1,000 to support a local community hub in Dunblane.
The money will be used to buy new sports equipment for...
MSP celebrates award-winning Midlothian site manager
COLIN Beattie MSP was welcomed by Barratt Developments to Pentland View in Midlothian recently in celebration of its site manager’s Pride in the Job...
Gilson Gray expands into the Borders with Galashiels appointment
LEGAL firm Gilson Gray has expanded into the Scottish Borders after appointing Sharon Aris to a new hub office in Galashiels.
Sharon brings over...
Two 19th century Montrose buildings set for ‘bold’ restoration project
TWO 19th century listed-buildings are to be restored as part of a 'bold' project by Montrose Port Authority (MPA).
The B-listed Customs House and Granary...
Scottish Government ‘will not meet infrastructure goals’
THE Scottish Government won't have enough money to deliver all of its planned £26 billion infrastructure investment, a new report by Audit Scotland has...
Livingston contractor secures place on NHS Scotland minor works framework
LIVINGSTON-based contractor Maxi Construction has landed a place on The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) minor works framework.
Appointed to the Low (£50k-£500k)...
Highland Council seeks contractor for Dava Bridge repair project
THE Highland Council is speaking to interested contractors ahead of a repair project to the Dava Bridge.
The crossing on the A939 was struck by...
Work begins in Aberdeen on build of £10m Wickes store
CLARK Contracts has commenced work on the build of a £10 million store in Aberdeen for Wickes.
Planning consent was secured for the build at...
Electrical trade bodies call for ‘one nation’ approach to training
TWO of Scotland's leading electrical bodies have warned that training must remain on a national level.
SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) said...
Barratt Developments Scotland site manager scoops prestigious award
A Barratt Developments Scotland site manager has been named Site Manager of the Year at this year's Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Scotland Awards.
Iain...
FIR culture impact report shows ‘strong’ growth
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has released the results of its eighth annual review of fairness, inclusion, and respect (FIR) in the built environment...
Scripture Union Scotland chooses revamped Bridgeton site as Scottish HQ
JUST weeks after refurbishment works completed at Clyde Gateway’s New Olympia House in Bridgeton, it has been announced that Scripture Union (SU) Scotland has...
Strategic partnership aims to accelerate retrofit in Scotland
ENVIRONMENTAL charity Changeworks has signed a partnership agreement with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) with the aim of accelerating and improving retrofit in...
Homebuilder unveils Breathing Space bench at Newton Mearns development
CALA Homes (West) has unveiled a new Breathing Space bench at its development in Newton Mearns.
The bench, at The Lawers at Balgray Gardens, will...
Dog play park opens in Glasgow on 1.5-acre site
AN 'action-packed' play park for dogs is set to open this weekend in the Hillington area of Glasgow.
Unleash the Dogs has invested in a...
Engineers work ‘around-the-clock’ to complete £1m Dalmuir project
NETWORK Rail has completed its £1 million project to upgrade ageing track near Dalmuir Station.
The organisation said that the investment will help to drive...
Green light for Highlands wind farm
PLANNING permission has been secured for the build of a new wind farm in the Garve district of the Highlands.
Kirkan Wind Farm will comprise...
New Glasgow apprenticeship to help protect city from climate change
GLASGOW City Council has announced that it is to employ 60 climate-ready environmental apprentices over the next three years.
The move comes as the local...
Construction vacancies to be showcased at Aberdeen event
JOB opportunities in the construction sector are to be offered at next month's ABZ Works job fair in Aberdeen.
The Aberdeen City Council event, which...
