Work begins on ‘first net zero home of its kind’ in Scotland
THE Energy Training Academy has announced it has started work on the 'first net zero home of its kind' in Scotland.
The one-bedroom bungalow is...
Zaptec charges ahead after securing deals with major Scottish housebuilders
ZAPTEC, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) chargers, has signed multi-year deals with three Scottish housebuilders to become their preferred supplier.
Whiteburn Projects, Kirkwood Homes...
Railway line between Edinburgh and Berwick set for £5.7m upgrades
A £5.7 million project is to get underway to improve track and drainage on the line between Edinburgh and Berwick.
The Scotland's Railway and Network...
Prestonpans school to use timber structure to mitigate RAAC risk
A new timber structure is to be put in place at Preston Lodge High School to support the existing roof after it was found...
Creation of ‘pioneering’ new hydro energy generation scheme underway in East Lothian
WORK has commenced on Scottish Water's creation of a 'pioneering' new type of hydro energy generation scheme at Whiteadder Reservoir in East Lothian.
Believed to be...
Housebuilder lends support to East Lothian charity
CRUDEN has given back to the East Lothian community where it is building new homes by donating four large container units to local charity,...
Work begins on build of £11.4m Ellon civic hub
GROUND has been broken to mark the start of construction of a multi-purpose community facility in Ellon.
The two-storey, £11.4 million development is being built...
New images bring to life Paisley Town Hall transformation
NEW photos commissioned by architects Holmes Miller have highlighted the stunning transformation of Paisley Town Hall.
As part of Renfrewshire Council’s wider regeneration programme of...
Strategic framework launched around bringing Scotland’s empty homes back into use
THE Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) has published new guidance setting out how some of Scotland’s 42,000+ long-term empty properties can be used to...
Site accommodation specialist invests heavily in Scottish operations
SITE accommodation specialist Portakabin has opened the doors to its expanded Cambuslang base following a £1.75 million investment to create a purpose-built refurbishment and...
Demolition work underway on fire-damaged Kirkcaldy nightclub
DEMOLITION work is underway on the former Kitty's nightclub in Kirkcaldy, after the building was damaged beyond repair by a fire last weekend.
Fife Council...
Sherlock Holmes statue returns to Edinburgh as public realm project nears completion
A Sherlock Holmes statue which was removed to make way for Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project has returned to the capital.
The life-sized bronze sculpture...
Renovation work serves up tennis court improvements across Edinburgh
TENNIS courts in four parks across Edinburgh have been officially reopened following £190,000 worth of renovations.
Managed by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the work...
JR Group starts work on new housing development for Stirling Council
THE JR Group has partnered with Stirling Council for the first time on a new housing development at Glasgow Road in the city.
The site...
Carbon management consultancy’s new associate director targets Scotland
GREEN Box Thinking has announced the appointment of Richard Tucker as associate director.
Mr Tucker, who has more than 20 years' experience in environmental management,...
Multi-million pound revamp of BT’s ‘flagship’ Glasgow office complete
BT Group has officially reopened its Glasgow office following a multi-million pound refurbishment.
The office, known as Alexander Bain House, first opened in 2001 and...
akp Scotland team takes on charity abseil in memory of former colleague
A team from East Kilbride-based construction firm akp Scotland is taking part in the Forth Bridge Abseil in memory of their former colleague who...
Modular housing specialist confirms new SFHA membership
CONNECT Modular has announced its membership of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA).
The firm's manufacturing facility, located in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, sees modules...
Moray school closes following RAAC risk update
A Moray school found to contain RAAC has temporarily closed after remedial work indicated the concrete presents a 'higher level of risk' than first...
Housebuilder welcomes local MP to award-winning Jackton site
BARRATT Developments welcomed local MP Lisa Cameron to its Jackton Hall development, near East Kilbride, last week in celebration of its site manager’s Pride...
