Research shows contractors are embracing digital transformation
THE National Federation of Builders (NFB) has found that the 'vast majority' of its contractors have implemented a digital transformation.
Furthermore, a 'substantial majority' found...
Largs site offering ‘rare opportunity’ marketed for offers over £1.5m
DM Hall is marketing a 1.7 acre site on Irvine Road in Largs for offers over £1.5 million.
The site has planning permission for the...
Online event will discuss how Scotland needs to adapt to tackle climate emergency
BUILT environment professionals are being invited to an online event on June 7 to learn how to create climate-friendly places through new and existing...
New campaign promotes safety on soon-to-be electrified Glasgow-Barrhead line
NETWORK Rail has reached the halfway point in delivering a new safety campaign that educates youngsters on the dangers along the Glasgow to Barrhead...
£60 million Ayrshire Eco-Therapy Wellness Park plans a step closer to reality
A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) for The Barony Eco-Therapy Wellness Park, located on the site of the former Barony Colliery, has been submitted...
Construction complete at new £85.7m women’s custodial facility in Stirling
CONSTRUCTION work has been completed at the new £85.7 million women’s custodial establishment at HMP & YOI Stirling.
The replacement facility for HMP Cornton Vale...
Scottish Procurement Alliance appoints regional director
LESLEY Anderson has been appointed regional director of the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), which currently has £1.1 billion of contracts under management.
Lesley has 27 years'...
Brewster Brothers invests £6m in second recycling plant
BREWSTER Brothers is investing £6 million in a second recycling plant near Cumbernauld.
The firm's Livingston site has diverted over one million tonnes of construction,...
Edison Group founder launches charitable foundation
A new charitable foundation has been launched by Scottish businessman, Calum Melville, whose fast-growing Edison Group has been acquiring companies throughout the UK construction...
Manufacturer earns accreditation for sustainability progress
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has received Planet Mark Business Certification, an accreditation firms can use to report on its carbon footprint and demonstrate sustainability progress.
The concrete...
Network Rail takes advantage of ‘once in a generation’ access to key line
NETWORK Rail has taken advantage of 'once in a generation' access to the West Coast Mainline and invested over £2 million in boosting its...
Finishing touches underway on £25m Cairngorm funicular railway project
FINISHING touches are being undertaken on the Cairngorm Mountain funicular railway following its reopening in January.
Balfour Beatty led what has been described as one...
Ground broken at new Bellshill warehouse development
WEST Ranga Management has revealed that ground has been broken on its Connect-70 warehouse development in Bellshill.
Muir Construction has been appointed main contractor and...
Glasgow event celebrates role of women in construction
BUILDING products distributor CCF recently teamed up with mineral wool insulation specialist ROCKWOOL to host an event in Glasgow celebrating women in construction.
The event...
‘Prominent’ Glasgow east end site launched to market
REAL estate advisor CBRE has announced the launch to market of Glasgow Gait, described as a 'prominent' development opportunity in the east end of...
Historic construction firm confirms board reshuffle following retirements
VEITCHI Group has announced changes to its corporate board structure following a double retirement.
The Cambuslang-based business revealed it is also planning a drive for...
Dundee to get shared repairs app used by over 2,000 people in Edinburgh
AN application used in cities including Glasgow and Edinburgh to allow homeowners to carry out repairs of shared elements in their housing block is...
Preferred option revealed for Rest and Be Thankful challenges
THE construction of a debris flow shelter has been announced as the preferred option for a long-term solution to the challenges at the A83...
Lift installed at Glasgow train station
THE installation of a lift at Glasgow's Anderston Station has been completed as part of a multi-million-pound investment to improve the Argyle line.
The wider...
Crewless maintenance vessels could support offshore wind farm repairs
ELECTRIC remotely operated vehicles (eROVs) that perform maintenance and repair tasks on offshore wind turbines are being developed by the National Robotarium.
It comes in...
