ARC Building project brings Indeglås double award joy
FRESH from winning a category award for ‘Partitioning’, and the national ‘Project of the Year’ prize at the Finishes and Interiors (FIS) 2023 Contractors...
SELECT MD tells radio audience about importance of electrical apprenticeships
SELECT MD Alan Wilson has told thousands of radio listeners across the UK that proper training and apprenticeships are essential to protect the safety...
‘Monster’ project complete as new water treatment works opens at Loch Ness
A new water treatment works at Invermoriston on the banks of Loch Ness has officially opened.
Local MSP Kate Forbes was joined by members of...
Built environment champions honoured at Glasgow awards ceremony
SOME of the stars behind Scotland’s built environment were honoured at an awards ceremony in Glasgow on Friday September 15.
Construction industry leaders came together at...
‘Breakthrough’ report looks to tackle packaging waste concerns in the built environment
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has released its report focused on 'Packaging Optimisation in the Housebuilding Sector', which addresses the issue of packaging waste...
Main contractor announced for first phase of £20m Inverclyde distillery build
MUIR Construction is to lead the first phase of the £20 million build of Inverclyde's first zero-carbon whisky distillery.
The £7 million contract is expected...
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...
