Bellshill construction business secures funding to boost green credentials
BELLSHILL-based construction firm LS Contracts has secured a six-figure funding sum from UKSE to help accelerate its sustainability credentials.
The company has enjoyed steady growth...
Arup sponsors hydrogen challenge to inspire renewables careers
ARUP has spoken of its pride in sponsoring Ballard Motive Solutions' (BMS) Scottish Schools Hydrogen Challenge, an education programme which aims to engage students...
Search for Mackintosh Building rebuild architect to be reviewed after ‘technical error’
THE procurement exercise for the architect-led design team for the reinstatement of Glasgow's fire-damaged Mackintosh Building has closed without an appointment being made.
It comes...
Green light for build of 50 modern flats in Glasgow’s southside
PLANS have been approved for a former Arnold Clark branch in Glasgow's southside to be transformed into 50 modern flats for social rent.
Developer, AS...
Henry Brothers corporate responsibility director scoops top sustainability award
IAN Henry has been named as Sustainability Business Leader of the Year at Northern Ireland's first ever Sustainability Awards.
The corporate responsibility director at Henry...
Fraserburgh firm leads £30m upgrade of Denholm Seafoods base
LOVIE Construction has commenced work on the build of a new 12,000 sqm cold store in Peterhead as part of a £30 million project...
‘More people than ever’ considering energy efficiency of homes
SPRINGFIELD Group has unveiled new data which underlines the value of sustainable building and energy efficiency in the property sector and its increasing importance...
Next generation of women in construction celebrated at flagship Glasgow project
GRAHAM is shining a light on the 'invaluable' academic and workplace opportunities it provides to encourage people from non-traditional routes into construction.
It comes ahead...
Latest phase of works to begin on £115m Glasgow city centre project
WORK is set to get underway on the next stage of Glasgow's £115 million avenues programme.
The wider project looks to create a network of...
Firms urged to embrace upcoming Scottish Apprenticeship Week
THOMAS & Adamson (T&A) is encouraging businesses to follow in its footsteps and 'embrace' apprenticeship programmes across Scotland.
It comes as schools, colleges, employers, career...
Over £200m to be spent on improving Aberdeen’s school estate
OVER £200 million is to be spent on growing and renewing Aberdeen's school estate over the next five years, the city's council has announced.
The...
Construction of Passivhaus Edinburgh high school to begin in May
THE build of the new Liberton High School in Edinburgh is set to get underway in May, the capital's council has confirmed.
It comes after...
Build of Bearsden’s new £42.5m leisure centre nears completion
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey is nearing completion of the build of the new £42.5 million Allander Leisure Centre in Bearsden.
East Dunbartonshire Council said the facility...
Fife firms hail success of manufacturing and electronics event
AFTER a successful event last year, which saw a number of Fife businesses return from the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Conference 2022 with a...
Construction waste calculator influences ‘groundbreaking’ sector protocol
A tool developed by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) to measure the true cost of waste on construction sites has influenced a 'groundbreaking'...
Orkney modern apprentice lauded for inspiring others
AN Orkney modern apprentice who helped build affordable homes for the islands and inspire other young workers has been shortlisted for a Scottish Apprenticeship.
Conor...
First homes for sale at £57 million Robroyston development
Avant Homes Scotland has announced the launch of the first family homes for sale at its £57 million, 167-home Darach Fields development in Robroyston,...
Award recognition for Airdrie firm with strong commitment to apprentices
AN Airdrie employer dedicated to providing opportunities to people from under-represented groups has been recognised at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.
Bell Decorating Group offers work...
Office accommodation in historic Stirling building marketed for let
A 158 sq ft office in the west wing of Stirling’s Cowane's Hospital is being marketed for let by DM Hall.
Situated below Stirling Castle...
Former Penman Engineering site in Dumfries sold
ACTING on behalf of SLA Property Company, Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has announced the sale of the former Penman Engineering site at Locharbriggs, Dumfries to...
