Community funding grant supports Glasgow charity during Easter break
COMMERCIAL property company HFD and Virgin Money Foundation's community funding grant has helped a Glasgow charity feed more families and deliver outdoor activities to...
Housing development sees Scotland’s last open rail crossing upgraded
SCOTLAND’S last automatic open railway level-crossing has been upgraded as part of the conditions behind planning permission to build 75 homes in Aviemore.
Access to...
Funding secured after price volatility leaves charity build in jeopardy
AN Inverclyde horticulture charity has secured £400,000 to build a new community hub in Port Glasgow.
Launched in 1997, Parklea Branching Out grows fruit, vegetables,...
Sight charities call for better active travel designs amid safety concerns
TWO charities have called on Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf to improve accessibility for individuals who are visually impaired.
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans...
University to launch ‘unrivalled’ centre focused on health and safety
THE University of Strathclyde is to launch a new centre focused on education, research, and professional development in health and safety.
The move is designed...
How Scottish architecture is making its mark on global design
By Christoph Ackermann, architect and principal at BDP Glasgow
THE proud architecture of Scotland has always reflected social movements, imitated prevailing ideas and influenced design...
Balfour Beatty hails ‘momentous’ milestone as iconic Edinburgh bridge nears reopening
EDINBURGH'S North Bridge is to reopen to two-way traffic following the completion of essential works on its concrete deck.
The crossing has been closed to...
Housebuilder brings Easter cheer to west of Scotland developments
CALA Homes (West) is inviting customers to come and enjoy Easter festivities at its showhomes throughout the west of Scotland.
Taking place every day from...
City Building’s Joint Trade Union Committee donates Easter packs to Glasgow charity
THE Joint Trade Union Committee at Glasgow-based construction firm City Building is supporting Glasgow’s No. 1 Baby and Family Support Service by donating over...
DM Hall acquires long-standing Edinburgh architectural reporting business
DM Hall has announced the acquisition of Edinburgh architectural reporting business, AWA, for an undisclosed sum.
AWA offers an architectural reporting service that gives solicitors...
FMB confirms new partnership to help consumers find quality local builders
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has announced a new partnership with the HomeOwners Alliance (HOA) designed to connect the public with quality local...
Glasgow firm secures Elderpark Housing gas contract
CITY Technical Services (UK) has been appointed by Elderpark Housing as its new gas contractor.
The Glasgow-based company took over the contract to service tenants'...
Cala builds on wellbeing support in Aberdeen
CALA Homes (North) is continuing its commitment to mental health awareness and support with the roll-out of training for all construction and site teams across...
Green spaces to the fore at East Lothian development
P1 Contractors Ltd and urban design architects, OOBE, have enlisted Yorkshire commercial nursery, Johnsons of Whixley Ltd, to help enhance the grounds of new...
Housebuilder launches Easter event with money off vouchers hidden inside golden eggs
HOUSE hunters are being invited to participate in Dandara Aberdeen’s Great Easter Egg hunt at Hazelwood in the west end of the city.
Golden eggs,...
South Queensferry community orchard hailed by locals
A community orchard in South Queensferry has been described by locals as 'one of the best community environmental projects' the area has seen for...
Senior Scottish public sector duo join construction framework provider’s board
TWO senior figures from Scottish public sector organisations have been appointed to a not-for-profit construction framework provider’s top table.
Glasgow-based Wheatley Housing Group’s procurement and...
Over 1,000 tonnes of recycled stone used on Cameron Bridge train station build
THE new Cameron Bridge station is beginning to take shape after two months of 'intensive' work on site, Network Rail has said.
Since breaking ground...
Vessel featuring gym and games room arrives at £3 billion Seagreen project
A new service operation vessel (SOV) has arrived at Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm's operations and maintenance base at Montrose Port.
SSE Renewables said the vessel,...
Milestone marked as net zero homes handed over in Airdrie
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has marked the completion of the local authority's first net zero homes.
The 11 properties, built by contractor CCG, are said to...
