Construction giants team up to help unlock Scotland’s net zero goals
SCOTLAND’S net zero drive is set to be boosted by a new facility at West College Scotland (WCS) created through a collaboration between major...
Ravelrig: the low-carbon quarry powering Scottish construction
Tarmac’s Ravelrig Quarry near Edinburgh is powering a range of projects, while providing local people with high-value jobs and supporting the local economy
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Formwork system adapts expertly to Perthshire hydro station project
DOKA has revealed how the firm’s adaptable formwork system and design expertise proved essential to the challenging delivery of a complex concrete plinth at...
Addressing punching shear risks in reinforced concrete
Harriet Cotton, research & development engineer, forming & reinforcing at Leviat, tells Project Scotland about addressing punching shear risks
PUNCHING shear is one of the...
Review to be undertaken on modern apprenticeship funding
THE Scottish Government is to undertake a review of the publicly-funded contribution rates paid to help deliver modern apprenticeships to ensure they continue to...
Historic Borders suspension bridge to be restored
SCOTTISH Borders Council has secured £249,000 in funding to support restoration of the almost 200-years-old Kalemouth Suspension Bridge.
The crossing is one of the earliest...
Financial package worth £10m launched to rebuild Glasgow area impacted by fire
A financial package worth up to £10 million has been made available by the Scottish Government to rebuild and renew the area of Glasgow...
Taylor Wimpey kicks off International Women’s Day with visit from World Cup winner
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has celebrated International Women's Day with an inspiring visit from Scottish football legend Rose Reilly MBE.
Rose, who lifted titles in...
Glasgow Central high level to remain closed until at least March 18
GLASGOW Central's high level is to remain closed until at least March 18, Network Rail has confirmed as demolition and safety work continues at...
Contract awarded for £1.2m Portree pier repair
MACKENZIE Construction has secured a £1.2 million contract to repair the pier at Portree Harbour.
The Highland Council project will include concrete deck repairs, repairs to...
Glasgow to ‘work as fast as possible’ to regenerate Union Street as demolition begins
DEMOLITION work is underway in Glasgow on what remains of the Union Street building left 'seriously compromised' by the devastating fire on March 8.
Glasgow...
Construction sector urged to lean on skillset of veterans
AN armed forces veteran has urged construction firms to lean on the natural skillsets of those leaving the military to help mitigate the industry’s...
Why industry collaboration is key in apprenticeships
Allan McGill, MD at MEP, sustainability and ESG consultancy Wallace Whittle, tells Project Scotland that with the UK construction sector still grappling with a...
Wills Bros begins upgrade of crucial North Ayrshire road
WILLS Bros has commenced work on the upgrade of North Ayrshire's B714, with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of the project.
The transformational scheme...
Funding boost for Glasgow’s Meat Market redevelopment plans
THE regeneration of Glasgow's historic Meat Market Sheds in the city's east end has been boosted with new funding.
The project will receive £600,000 via...
Project team announced for Oban Airport development
HUB North Scotland has been appointed to deliver a business park at Oban Airport with Robertson Construction as main contractor, Argyll and Bute Council...
Morrison Construction to lead £55.3m Midlothian school refurbishment
MORRISON Construction has been appointed by Midlothian Council to refurbish and extend Penicuik High School.
The appointment marks the move from several years of planning...
Digital construction marketplace could be key to cutting site downtime
CONSTRUCTION businesses risk losing up to 8% of their annual revenue due to unplanned equipment downtime, new research has revealed.
YardLink, a digital construction marketplace...
Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland set for £9.7m development
SCOTTISH Enterprise has approved a £4.74 million package to deliver a new £9.7 million development at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in...
Strong support for cabinet-level construction minister in Scotland
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is backing calls for the appointment of a cabinet-level minister for construction and infrastructure within the Scottish Government.
This was one of...
