Proposed Buchanan Galleries transformation would create 410 construction jobs a year
NEW images have been released showing how the site of Glasgow's Buchanan Galleries could look if proposals to redevelop it go ahead.
Owners of Buchanan...
Kier becomes company supporter of Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
KIER Group has become a company supporter of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, which provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers...
Some tradespeople considering second job amidst rising costs
NEARLY a third (29%) of tradespeople are considering getting a second job in order to get by, a new UK-wide survey has revealed.
Carried out...
New survey launched to identify skills gaps in the finishes and interiors sector
THE Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has launched a new census questionnaire to assess the current status of the workforce and address skills shortage.
The...
New £3m Greenock nursery officially opened
THE new £3 million Larkfield Early Learning Centre in Greenock has officially been opened.
Delivered by Inverclyde Council alongside hub West and CCG, the new...
Contractor rejuvenates Earlston war memorial as part of community benefits initiative
CRUDEN Building Scotland has announced the firm has offered its support to the local community in Earlston, Scottish Borders, by rejuvenating a town centre...
Build of Cameron Bridge Station begins as £116m Levenmouth project progresses
NETWORK Rail has commenced work on the build of the new Cameron Bridge Station as part of the £116 million Levenmouth rail link project.
The...
International contract wins prompt profit and turnover surge at growing Scottish business
SCOTTISH-based Energy Specialist Solutions (ESS) has hailed a 'transformative' year in 2022 in which the business tripled its sales and opened in America to...
The built environment needs to ‘think energy’ more than it currently does
By Lesley McLeod, chief executive, Association for Project Safety (APS)
WHEN that ominous envelope from your energy retailer hits the mat, the bill seems...
Developer to hold public consultation on revised Glasgow project plans
RESIDENTIAL Built to Rent (BTR) developer Dandara Living has announced it will begin a public consultation ahead of submitting a fresh planning application for...
Kingdom acquires ‘highly energy-efficient’ mid-market Blairgowrie homes
KINGDOM Housing Association has announced it has acquired eight 'highly energy-efficient' homes for mid-market rent in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, from Scotia Homes.
The two and three-bedroom...
Narro wins top consultancy accolade at ACE Awards 2022
NARRO is celebrating after being named the Best Small and Medium UK Consultancy at the Consultancy & Engineering Awards 2022, organised by the Association...
Timber engineering manufacturer opens tenth UK site
DONALDSON Timber Engineering Ltd (DTE) has opened its tenth branch in the UK.
The new site in Exeter in the south west of England will...
Port Glasgow Train Station set for £5m accessibility project
A £5 million project to improve accessibility at Port Glasgow Train Station is set to get underway next month.
Network Rail will work alongside principal...
Scotland’s construction leaders urged to make ‘bold’ decisions to achieve net zero goals
STEPHEN Good, the CEO of Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), has written an open letter to Scotland's built environment and construction leaders, calling...
New bridge opens in Glasgow’s southside
NETWORK Rail and BAM Nuttall have completed works on the construction of a new bridge on Nithsdale Road in the southside of Glasgow.
The work...
Contractors appointed for £48m Millport project
VAN Oord UK has been appointed as main contractor on North Ayrshire Council's £48 million Millport flood protection project.
The firm will be supported from...
Plans unveiled for build of apartments and business space in Edinburgh
PLANS have been launched for the build of a new development on the site of the former Clermiston Clinic on Rannoch Terrace in Edinburgh.
AMA...
Lender pledges to back Scottish SMEs with £80m this year
WHITE Oak UK has pledged to provide £80 million to Scotland's SMEs and mid-corporate businesses over the course of 2023.
It follows the non-bank lender...
BAM vows not to ‘shy away’ from responsibilities as sustainability strategy launched
THE Royal BAM Group has published its new sustainability strategy focusing on six key themes in accordance with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.
It...
