Glasgow from above

Consultation offers chance to help shape Glasgow’s city development plan

A consultation has opened on Glasgow's development plan scheme, which provides key information on how communities and stakeholders can get involved in shaping the...

Farrans launches search for next intake of graduates

CIVIL engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has launched its application process for 50 positions on its graduate programme, Farrans Foundation, with intake dates...

Property and planning law specialists among nine new partners for Anderson Strathern

SCOTTISH law firm Anderson Strathern has promoted seven new partners and appointed a further two. Among the seven directors being promoted to partner is Chris...

Charity unveils new concept apartment with ‘life-changing’ tech installations

TECHNOLOGY that enables residents to influence their environment with assistive controls such as eye-gaze technology, wireless switches and voice command have been installed in...

Topping out event marks milestone in Clyde Waterfront regeneration

THE regeneration of the Clyde Waterfront has taken a further step forward with the topping out ceremony for Dandara Living’s new Granary Quay development...
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‘No immediate risk to safety’ over RAAC in Scottish schools

A Scottish Government minister has stated there is 'no immediate risk to safety' after it was revealed that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has...

Dandara races ahead with festival sponsorship

DANDARA Aberdeen has announced it is to continue its support of an Aberdeenshire sports and community centre by renewing its sponsorship of its annual...

Housebuilding team completes gruelling charity hike

A team from Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has raised £5,321 for charity after taking part in the housebuilder's annual Taylor Wimpey Challenge. 333 Taylor Wimpey...

Cost of living crisis ‘changing the criteria’ for prospective house buyers in Scotland

BARRATT Developments has revealed how the cost-of-living crisis is changing the criteria that buyers in Scotland are setting for their homes, with house hunters...

Travis Perkins nets cash boost for cancer charity

MORE than 100 Travis Perkins colleagues have taken part in a mixed netball tournament to raise money for the firm's charity partner, Macmillan Cancer...

Organisers hail success of annual event celebrating traditional buildings

ORGANISERS have hailed the success of the 11th Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival. Held as part of the Edinburgh Fringe, the event offered members of the...
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Site inspections to target health risks of moving and handling materials

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is about to launch a campaign aimed at preventing ill health from moving and handling materials on construction...

Edinburgh exhibit to showcase designs of Highland hydro schemes

SSE Heritage has unveiled its Power from the Glens art exhibit at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. Running until September 19, the free-to-attend curated...
Glasgow from above

Glasgow secures £5.57m in funding for derelict land projects

FUNDING of £5.57 million has been announced for five vacant and derelict land sites in Glasgow following a continued fall in such areas in...

Balfour Beatty kicks off ‘transformative’ Westfield infrastructure improvement works

BALFOUR Beatty has commenced work on Falkirk Council's 'transformative' A9/A904 Westfield infrastructure improvement project. The first phase will involve preparatory work including establishing a compound...

Glasgow’s Golden Z delivery plan approved

THE vision and delivery plan for Glasgow's Golden Z (Argyle, Buchanan, and Sauchiehall Streets) has been approved by the city's council. Traditionally Glasgow's retail core and a...

CBRE confirms raft of promotions in Scotland

CBRE has announced a raft of promotions across its Scottish teams. The real estate advisor confirmed that Caroline Smillie from the occupier accounts team has been...

Govan Drydock nominated for prestigious national maritime award

GOVAN Drydock has been shortlisted as a finalist in the National Maritime SME Awards, which celebrate the achievements of small and medium enterprises across...

Aurora Energy Services acquires Caithness lifting and inspection specialist

AURORA Energy Services has completed the acquisition of lifting and inspection firm Northern Marine Services (NMS). NMS is a provider of non-conventional lifting, inspection, logistics...

Green light for redevelopment of Dundas Street in Edinburgh’s New Town

JOINT venture partners Mactaggart & Mickel Group, Mactaggart Family & Partners, Millard Estates Limited and Rennick have confirmed that their application for the demolition...