‘Transformative’ Glasgow City Deal programme gathers pace
THE Glasgow City Region Deal has resulted in more than £405 million being spent to date on infrastructure improvements, and business and employment programmes.
The...
Preferred operator announced for multi-million pound Aberdeen Market development
A local hospitality group has been announced as the preferred operator of the multi-million pound Aberdeen market development.
Aberdeen City Council has agreed terms with...
Robertson supports HMP Perth’s construction skills programme
HMP Perth has joined forces with Robertson Construction and Dundee and Angus College to help those in its care and extend their practical learning...
Preferred bidders announced on major SSEN framework
SSEN Transmission has announced ten preferred bidders for the critical elements of delivering all onshore transmission infrastructure across its pathway to 2030 network investment...
Red letter day as refurbished building opens onto Leith Walk
THE leader of the City of Edinburgh Council has officially opened Drum Property Group’s ‘Red Sandstone’ building following a major refurbishment project.
The two-storey building...
Hospice benefits from housebuilder’s ‘roof donation’ pledge
CALA Homes (West) has donated £2,850 to Kilbryde Hospice as part of the company's roof donation pledge at its Jackton development near East Kilbride.
To...
Shetland firm receives backing for ‘green’ welfare units
A project by a Shetland engineering firm to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly services for its clients has secured up to £86,625 from...
Green Home Festival gears up for second year at Edinburgh Fringe
THE Green Home Festival is to be launched by Scottish Government housing minister Paul McLennan on August 14.
Mr McLennan is due to be a...
CBRE supports ‘Career Ready’ initiative for young people in Scotland
CBRE has completed its latest round of internships for charity Career Ready in Scotland.
Career Ready is a national social mobility charity which boosts the...
Net zero housing experts to discuss challenges at SPA AGM
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is urging public sector organisations to attend its upcoming AGM to hear insights from net zero housing experts.
Major challenges...
Dundee construction site left with estimated £20,000 worth of damage
POLICE are appealing for information after a Dundee construction site was left with an estimated £20,000 worth of damage.
The incident happened at around 19:30...
Petrol station build to create jobs boost in Portlethen
CONSTRUCTION is underway on the first phase of EG Group's new development at Dandara's City South Business Park in Portlethen.
Once completed, the petrol filling...
Fabric first module offers insights into low carbon construction solutions
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has launched a new e-learning module on sustainable construction that can be accessed online for free.
Offered as part...
Aberdour car park appeal verdict due next week
FIFE Council’s local review body will next week consider whether a 'well used' temporary car park in Aberdour can remain.
A condition on the planning...
Muir Group appoints new CEO
MUIR Group has announced the appointment of Martin Smith as its new CEO.
He joins the Fife-based company from ISG where he was director of...
Majority of Scottish office stock could become ‘unlettable’ without upgrades
NEW analysis from Knight Frank has found that almost a third of Scotland’s office space could be at risk of being unusable if the...
Hardies appointed employer’s agent at new Dalkeith development
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has been appointed as employer’s agent for Melville Housing Association at Lovell Partnerships' new housing development in Mayfield, Dalkeith.
Work...
Edinburgh Boiler Company launches Borders recruitment drive
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced it is undertaking a recruitment drive in the Scottish Borders to help underpin an expansion into the...
Milestone reached on £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront project
THE bell that floated up as water filled the historic Granton Waterfront gasholder has been taken apart to make way for work to begin...
Can you refuse to hire ‘unreliable’ young workers?
By Dawn Robertson, partner & accredited specialist in employment law, BTO Solicitors LLP
In the latest quarterly economic survey by Shropshire Chamber of Commerce, published...
