New Edwin James Group report confirms 10% cut to firm’s carbon footprint
ENGINEERING services provider Edwin James Group's latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report has revealed a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon...
Montagu Evans appoints new partner in Edinburgh
BRYCE Stewart has been appointed as a partner at planning and development consultancy Montagu Evans' Edinburgh office.
Described as a specialist in the industrial sector,...
Dunblane event to highlight challenges and opportunities for women in the plant industry
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is organising an event next month with the aim of bringing women in the plant industry together.
The Women...
Scotland’s largest construction trade body to maintain dialogue with politicians
SCOTLAND's largest construction trade association has welcomed the new intake of MSPs to the Scottish Parliament and pledged to continue working closely with politicians...
Brewster Brothers on course to hit recycling landmark
BREWSTER Brothers is projecting that by the end of this year the business will have diverted almost 1.35 million tonnes from landfill.
The firm recycles the...
CALA backs Glasgow school’s playground campaign
HOUSEBUILDER CALA Homes (West) is supporting a Glasgow primary school’s campaign to install a new state-of-the-art playground.
The firm has sponsored a table at a...
HFD adds to senior team with new property director
HFD Group has announced the appointment of Elliot Cumming as property director.
He joins from London & Scottish Property Investment Management, where he spent two...
Glasgow set for cycle storage units to aid those living in flats
NEW on-street cycle storage shelters are to be introduced to neighbourhoods across Glasgow.
It comes as Glasgow City Council looks to address the issue of...
Ground broken on rural Stirlingshire village housing project
THE JR Group has broken ground on a new housing development in the village of Croftamie, Stirlingshire, on behalf of Rural Stirling Housing Association...
Construction training helps rebuild lives
AN Edinburgh-based construction social enterprise has been giving local trainees paid work experience on a project to convert shipping containers into artist studios in...
Property and construction specialist launches electric car scheme for employees
THOMAS & Adamson (T&A) has revealed it is demonstrating its commitment to net zero targets with a staff benefits scheme that will give employees...
Gasholder to be ‘central feature’ of £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront site
A gasholder planned to be a 'central feature' in the £1.3 billion regeneration of the Granton Waterfront has been reimagined thanks to a new...
Bridge at Paisley Gilmour Street Station to have lifespan extended by 25 years
NETWORK Rail is to repair girders on the underside of the bridge at Paisley Gilmour Street Station to strengthen the structure and extend its...
Turning a Corner on steep slope challenge in the Borders
A steep hill close to the A7 in the Borders wouldn’t traditionally be a site chosen for housing development. However, the new Buckholm Corner...
Firm to provide gas services package at historic Glasgow site
ARC-TECH MU has revealed it has secured a contract to deliver a gas services package at a major housing development in Glasgow’s east end.
The...
Housebuilder shows support for Crisis Christmas campaign
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara has donated £500 to Crisis, the national charity for homeless people, towards its Crisis at Christmas campaign.
The donation will help the charity...
First Minister kicks off Scottish Apprenticeship Week with college visit
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited a group of female Modern Apprentices from Forth Valley College in Falkirk yesterday (Monday 4 March) to launch Scottish...
Our oceans can power the world
By Darren O’Mahony, director, Causeway Geotech
IN the midst of a global energy crisis, the escalating cost of living affects everyone. Recent events have exposed...
New homes for social rent delivered in Glenrothes
KINGDOM Housing Association has delivered six new homes in Glenrothes for social rent and handed them over to Glen Housing Association.
The £1.6 million development,...
Taking the pledge can help firms stand out
Graham Findlay, regional director at Thomas & Adamson, discusses the benefits of the Conflict Avoidance Pledge
Conflict can be an unavoidable part of business, especially...
