Knight Property Group acquires Bellshill site
KNIGHT Property Group has completed the acquisition of the former Devro manufacturing facility in Bellshill.
The 14-acre site currently houses a large production facility, external...
Scottish bodies involved in newly launched engineering services alliance
TWO Scottish-based trade bodies are among the members of a new alliance for the UK engineering services sector that was launched today.
Actuate UK is a collective...
Port of Nigg selected as windfarm base with 141 skilled jobs promised
THE Port of Nigg has been selected as the marshalling, storage and logistics base for 114 wind turbine foundation structures to be used at...
Fire testing laboratory opens in East Kilbride to test building materials
UNITED Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) has launched a new fire testing laboratory to test building materials.
The firm has made a six-figure investment to...
Remarkable rise from the building site to the dugout
AT the end of this month, David Martindale will lead Livingston FC out against St Johnstone in the League Cup Final at Hampden.
The 46-year-old...
Construction workers wait for news on Covid jabs
SCOTLAND’S construction workers look set to have to wait their turn to receive the Covid-19 vaccine despite the majority of sites remaining operational amid...
Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum issues new essential guidance
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued new essential guidance to help the sector's operatives to continue to work safely,
The campaigning collective has...
Ambitious housebuilder satisfies appetite for modern living
A forward thinking independent housebuilder is reaping the benefits of the impact of flexible working on the housing market.
With a growing number of people...
New pier takes place at site of £14.3m harbour upgrade
THE new pier is beginning to take shape at Tarbert Ferry Terminal as part of the £14.3 million upgrade project at the harbour.
Owner of...
Plans launched for build of centre of excellence for food and drink in Aberdeen
PLANS have been submitted for the build of a development hub for food and drink businesses in the north east of Scotland.
If given the...
Cruden Building confirms double appointment
CRUDEN Building has made two new appointments in the form of Terri Chisholm as chief buyer and Colin Bain as maintenance contracts manager.
Terri Chisholm...
Tackling flooding and potholes ‘big priorities’ for Fife Council
NEW plans have been unveiled by Fife Council to tackle flooding and potholes in the constituency.
The local authority said it will put £5.45 million...
Rain gardens created in Glasgow as part of £1 billion city region deal
RAIN gardens have been created as part of a key Glasgow city region deal project to reduce local flood risk in the south-east of...
Deadline looms on second consultation on regulation of electrical profession
SELECT has warned that time is running out for those who wish to contribute to the consultation on professional recognition of electricians in Scotland.
The...
Morrisons named as preferred bidder for Banff site
SUPERMARKET firm Morrisons has been named by Aberdeenshire Council as the preferred bidder in a project that could see a new store built in...
hub South West raises £8,400 for The Trussell Trust
HUB South West has donated funds to The Trussell Trust to help disadvantaged households in its south-west Scotland territory.
The Trussell Trust supports a nationwide...
Kinross business lands first project with Hillcrest Homes
KINROSS-based Webster Developments has landed a major contract from Dundee-headquartered Hillcrest Homes.
The move follows on from the firm's work with Caledonia Housing Association in...
ScotRail details ‘huge’ progress made in aim to reduce carbon footprint
SCOTRAIL has revealed that it is on track to cut its carbon footprint by 10,000 tones come May 2021.
It follows an estimated 46,000 tonnes...
Patent secured for garage-based modular housing concept
A house designer has been awarded a UK patent for its approach to transforming unwanted and disused garage sites into affordable new homes.
The patent...
Edinburgh Council envisions more ‘relaxing’ capital post-Covid
THE City of Edinburgh Council has said it envisions a more relaxing capital as it seeks a green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
As part...
