Rettie & Co appoints new director to help drive lettings growth
ROB Trotter has joined Rettie & Co. as director of new business for lettings.
He joins from DJ Alexander where he spent two decades, most...
Research shows strong support for AI among Scottish workers
NEW research has revealed that 57% of employers and 57% of workers in Scotland believe that artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace will bring...
Historic Edinburgh business acquired by A. Lamb Associates
CUMBRIA-headquartered A. Lamb Associates (ALA), a quantity surveying and commercial consultancy, has completed the acquisition of Morham + Brotchie Ltd (M+B), a quantity surveying...
Pilot programme gives Winchburgh pupils careers insight
A pilot programme where school pupils are involved in the development of their village has been hailed a success.
Winchburgh Developments Limited (WDL), West Lothian...
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,...
