Report shows mixed bag for fortunes of builders’ merchants
THE latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales were down 3.3% in August compared to the same month in...
Products distributor trials ‘industry first’ traceability initiative
CCF has announced an 'industry first' trialling of a new product traceability initiative designed to offer customers greater visibility on the journey products take...
Transformation project breathes new life into historic Maybole Town Hall
THE historic Maybole Town Hall has reopened following an 'extensive' restoration project.
The building, parts of which are believed to date back to the 1500s,...
Sainsbury’s commits to newly-constructed West Calder wind farm
SAINSBURY'S has committed to buying 100% of the electricity produced by the newly-constructed Longhill Burn Wind Farm in West Calder.
The renewable energy will be...
New images offer first look at landmark inland surfing resort in Edinburgh
NEW images have been released which provide a first glimpse of the world’s first inland surfing resort in Edinburgh.
Lost Shore Surf Resort, which is...
Heron Bros helps East Renfrewshire Council install new bull sculptures
HERON Bros has helped East Renfrewshire Council lift two striking new sculptures of bulls into place in Neilston.
The firm also provided the concrete plinth...
Local firm begins build of Aberdeen’s third Cruyff Court
WORK is underway on the build of Aberdeen's third Cruyff Court in the Tillydrone area of the city.
The two existing courts were built by...
Vivalda launches ‘dust-free’ fabrication services nationwide
VIVALDA Group, the parent company of Cumbernauld-based MSP Facades, Prism Powder Coating and Vivalda Scotland, has announced the completion of its roll-out of ‘dust-free’...
Sod-cutting ceremony marks start of work on new Carntyne properties
A sod-cutting ceremony has marked the start of work on a new 128-home development in the east of Glasgow.
Housing provider Sanctuary Scotland is bringing...
Plans approved for ‘world class’ Passivhaus art facility in Edinburgh
THE National Galleries of Scotland has secured planning permission for the build of a 'transformational' Passivhaus facility in the north of Edinburgh.
The Art Works...
Scotland’s two busiest railway stations set for £13.3m customer info upgrade
SCOTLAND'S two busiest railway stations are set for a £13.3 million upgrade with the installation of new high-definition customer information screens.
Network Rail explained that...
Fife facility finds faster and cheaper way to create tidal turbine blades
A first of its kind facility in Fife has produced 'state-of-the-art' tidal turbine blades using fewer materials than usual and at a reduced cost.
Design...
Roof tile manufacturer takes fundraising efforts to new heights
A seven-strong team from Russell Roof Tiles recently embarked on a 10,000 ft tandem charity skydive.
The manufacturer is raising money this year as part...
Temporary crossing to be connected on Kincardine Bridge project
A temporary bridge is to be connected that will carry traffic during the demolition and reconstruction of Kincardine Bridge's substandard southern piled viaduct.
The temporary...
Plans take shape for Newcraighall housing development
A new residential development in Newcraighall has received the green light, subject to conditions, from councillors on City of Edinburgh Council’s development management sub-committee.
The...
Build of ‘complex’ and ‘unique’ temporary walkway complete at Loch Etive
SPENCER Group has completed work on the creation of a 'complex' and 'unique' temporary walkway at an iconic bridge ahead of works to replace...
High oil price boosts office activity in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN'S office market is picking up following a 'subdued' start to the year, according to new research from Knight Frank.
The commercial property consultancy found...
MGM Timber launches new St Andrews branch
SPECIALIST timber merchant MGM Timber has opened a new branch in St Andrews as the business looks to grow its brand across Scotland.
Established in...
Investor demand for commercial property in Scotland declines
OCCUPIER demand in Scotland's commercial property market remained 'flat' through Q3 2023, new research has revealed.
The findings were highlighted in the latest Royal Institution...
Consultation to launch on future of eight Aberdeen multi-storey flats
AN 'extensive' consultation is set to launch on the future of eight multi-storeys in Aberdeen city centre.
Views will be sought from residents and owners...
