Scotland’s railway prepared for potential extreme summer weather
NETWORK Rail has been carrying out a series of works to ensure Scotland's railway is protected against extreme weather this summer.
Rails in direct sunlight...
Top chef cooks up a storm at new Bearsden development
RESIDENTS at a new housing development in Bearsden have been treated to a culinary masterclass by Scotland’s only female Michelin Star chef, Lorna McNee.
Lorna,...
Housebuilder extends partnership with interior design agency
STORY Homes has extended its partnership with interior design agency Show Business Interiors for a further two years.
The companies have worked together for almost...
English SuDS planners can learn from Scotland
With the implementation of Schedule 3 in England due to happen early 2024, the importance of SuDS as part of a sustainable way to...
Setting the standards for porcelain facades
Brian G Newell MBE, founder and chief executive of British façade manufacturer, Shackerley, and the technical lead for a new international porcelain cladding standard...
Why the UK needs to build more, build better and build beautiful…
By Lesley McLeod, chief executive, Association for Project Safety
EVERYWHERE you turn there’s building works. And, on larger sites, there are big signs shouting out...
North east civils firms join forces to boost apprenticeship opportunities
A number of civil engineering contractors in Scotland’s north east have collaborated to transform opportunities for would-be construction apprentices in the region.
When Rachel O’Donnell...
Roofing solutions work just the treat at Balmore
BALMORE Group Scotland’s industrial roofing contracts team has successfully completed an overhaul of the Balmore Water Treatment Works.
The site comprises nine buildings and Balmore...
Origin co-founder earns top manufacturing recognition
VICTORIA Brocklesby, COO and co-founder of doors and windows manufacturer Origin, has been selected in The Manufacturer Top 100 2023.
The annual awards for the...
RIAS confirms winners of special category awards
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the special category winners of the 2023 RIAS Awards.
The Circular Economy Design Award, sponsored...
Contractor announced for £5.6m Sauchiehall Street overhaul
MACLAY Civil Engineering has secured the £5.6 million contract for the overhaul of Sauchiehall Street as part of Glasgow City Council's wider £115 million...
Drop-in events announced over Barrhead-Glasgow electrification plans
NETWORK Rail is to hold drop-in events to allow residents to find out about its £63.3 million electrification of the Barrhead to Glasgow rail...
Youngsters secure permanent roles after impressing on bridge project
LOCAL school pupils have hailed the 'brilliant experience' of being given work placements on the £16.9 million installation of a new 5,000-tonne bridge in...
Argyll and Bute firm nears completion of £7m museum revamp
THE £7 million transformation of Kilmartin Museum is nearing completion, Argyll and Bute Council has confirmed.
Commencing in April 2021, the work has been led...
Top Scottish plumbing apprentices embark on skills challenge
SCOTLAND'S most promising plumbing apprentices will showcase their skills in a competition for the title of Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year.
The event, organised...
Consultancy calls for greater planning and controls to tackle capacity crunch
TURNER & Townsend is calling for stronger project controls and upfront programme planning to combat a sector-wide capacity crunch.
The call comes as 'cooling demand,...
Former SELECT president honoured at AGM
DAVID Smith has been recognised for his contribution to the electrical industry with honorary membership of trade association SELECT.
A past president of the organisation...
National metrics library tipped to improve built environment performance
THE creation of a national metrics library for the UK’s built environment will help improve assets by making it easier to measure their performance,...
CBRE takes occupation of new Aberdeen office
CBRE has taken full occupation of its new Aberdeen office in Marischal Square, creating a new hub for the firm in Scotland's north east.
The...
Housing activity continues to slow in Scotland
RESEARCH has shown that activity in Scotland’s housing market continued to slow through May.
The findings were revealed in the latest Royal Institution of Chartered...
