Waste management: how does Scotland compare?
By Scott Brewster, MD, Brewster Brothers
Driven by the need to tackle climate change and protect the environment, businesses across the UK are making great...
Housebuilder looks to clean up with community initiatives
CALA Homes (West) is helping to play its part in the Stepps community following a successful litter pick in the area surrounding its Earls...
Build of Dunfermline Learning Campus reaches highest point
A topping out ceremony has marked a major milestone in the build of the new Dunfermline Learning Campus.
Pupils helped Scottish Government education secretary Jenny...
New premises offers Edinburgh construction business room to grow
EDINBURGH-based construction firm Orocco has announced it is 'primed for significant growth' after expanding into a new headquarters to meet increased demand.
The company has...
Housebuilder helps craft, design and technology pupils brighten up local community
PUPILS from The Royal High School in Edinburgh have created planters using materials donated from Cala Homes (East) to brighten up the community.
The project...
Construction contractor teams up with Scottish Prison Service to run employability programme
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey is providing accredited employability sessions to residents of the Bella Centre in Dundee - Scotland’s first community custody unit for female...
Glasgow’s bus infrastructure and network to get £2.3m upgrade
GLASGOW is set for £2.3 million worth of bus infrastructure and network improvements in a bid to make people make more sustainable travel choices.
The...
Rangers look to make Ibrox one of Europe’s ‘most accessible’ sports arenas
RANGERS Football Club has unveiled plans to transform its Ibrox stadium into 'one of the most accessible sports arenas in Europe'.
The club announced that a...
Proposals unveiled for £2 billion 20-minute neighbourhood in Edinburgh
A new 20-minute neighbourhood could be set to be delivered in Edinburgh after development consortium West Town Edinburgh Ltd struck an agreement with the...
Demolition work complete on Jedburgh High Street
THE demolition of a building on Jedburgh's High Street has now been completed, with work now set to turn to appointing a contractor for...
Advance team to embark on gruelling charity challenge
A team from Advance Construction Group in Bellshill are preparing to tackle the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for Glasgow Children’s Hospital...
Late payments cited as biggest threat facing small construction firms
LATE payments are the biggest threat to construction firms, new research has found.
The research by payment provider Lopay, a partner of the National Federation of...
Seismically-compliant homes built for service families in Cyprus
SERVICE families in Cyprus will benefit from new seismically-compliant homes following the completion of 34 houses at RAF Akrotiri.
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) worked...
LBTT revenue reaches ‘record’ high in Scotland
RETTIE & Co is reporting that residential Land & Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) revenue, including Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) on second homes, has reached...
Historic Ayr ex-cinema building brought to market
A historic former cinema and bingo hall in Ayr is being marketed as a development opportunity.
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors is bringing to market the Art...
Education secretary sees progress of new £80m Perth High School
CONSTRUCTION work is progressing at the new £80 million Perth High School, which is being built to Passivhaus standards.
The Scottish Government’s education secretary, Jenny...
Housebuilder partners with construction charity to help tackle mental health issues
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara, which has developments in the east of Scotland and Aberdeen, has launched its first national partnership with Lighthouse Club to help tackle...
Glasgow apprentices help to create a buzz around community garden
CITY Building apprentices have led a project to complete the refurbishment of Growchapel Community Allotment Garden in Drumchapel, Glasgow.
With the support of volunteers from...
Family rental model coming to Glasgow for first time
RENTAL home operator Casa by Moda is set to open a new £41 million rental neighbourhood in Springboig, Glasgow, tipped to bring a 'new...
ICE Scotland’s STEM Ambassador of the Year announced
REBECCA Innes has been named the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland’s STEM Ambassador of the Year 2023 for her role in helping to...
