Third delivery plan for Scotland’s national transport strategy published
THE third delivery plan for Scotland's national transport strategy has been published, with it highlighting what the Scottish Government is doing to improve travel...
CLF launches plan to help drive a more diverse construction industry in Scotland
THE Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has launched a National Equity and Inclusion Plan (NEIP) for Scotland's construction industry designed to encourage the development of a 'more...
Plans launched for new building at Glasgow’s Queen Street station
NETWORK Rail has submitted plans for a new building to be constructed at Glasgow Queen Street.
The station is currently undergoing a major transformation, with...
Lockerbie roofing specialist triumphs in business development programme
LOCKERBIE-based A. Henderson Roofing has been crowned the winner of this year’s Build Dumfries and Galloway Programme.
Delivered by hub South West, in partnership with...
Milestone for Maidenhill community
THE new Maidenhill community in Newton Mearns is starting to take shape. The framework for the first homes has been erected as homebuilders CALA Homes...
Connect Modular secures £1m contract to deliver amenity bungalows in Stevenston
CONNECT Modular has been appointed by North Ayrshire Council to deliver six new amenity bungalows at Afton Court, Stevenston.
The development, which is supported by...
Procast contracted to transform 19th century Barrhead lodge into community hub
EAST Renfrewshire Council is set to bring the Cowan Park Gate lodge in Barrhead back into community use.
It comes following extensive consultation with the...
Work to begin on improving resilience at A83 Rest and Be Thankful
PREPARATORY works to realign the southern end of the temporary diversion route at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will start this week, Transport...
Marathon bid provides funding boost for neurological care facility expansion
A quantity surveyor is to tackle the London Marathon this year to help fund the expansion of Scotland’s only complex neurological care facility.
Charlie Linton (24),...
Award win is lucky 13 for Scottish site manager
MACTAGGART & Mickel Homes’ site manager Stuart Gillespie has been honoured with a 13th industry award.
Stuart, the senior site manager at the company’s Greenan...
Cambuslang school set for £4.3m extension
A Cambuslang school is set to have its capacity increased by a third after South Lanarkshire Council announced plans for a £4.39 million extension.
The...
Holmes Miller to take lead architect role for new Dundee FC stadium
HOLMES Miller Architects has been appointed by Dundee Football Club to begin work on designing a new 12,500-capacity stadium for the club.
The project will...
RIAS Awards 2019 shortlist announced
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the shortlist for its 2019 awards.
The 19-strong list features a diverse range of projects...
Electrical sector welcomes ‘exceptional’ year for apprenticeship numbers in Scotland
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) have hailed an 'exceptional' year for electrical apprenticeships in Scotland.
The number of new...
Two Glasgow bridges to be strengthened in £2.3m project
A £2.3 million project to strengthen and repaint two bridges in the south side of Glasgow is to get underway this month (June).
Network Rail...
Edwin James Group completes strategic acquisition to boost growth plans
ENGINEERING services provider Edwin James Group has completed the acquisition of Automated Control Solutions Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries Automated Control Solutions Limited and...
Equivalent MOT system for homes could aid zero carbon ambitions
AN equivalent MOT system for homes could help Scotland to achieve zero carbon goals and save energy, a former president of the Royal Incorporation...
Beat the heat: professor’s stark warning for Glasgow projects
AN expert in urban overheating has warned that plans for future construction projects in Glasgow must take into account rising temperatures.
Scotland’s largest city has...
Allied Surveyors Scotland adds to senior team in Inverness
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed Carla Walker as a building surveyor and director in the firm's Inverness office.
Carla has over 20 years’ experience as...
SELECT 2019 awards take on ‘special relevance’
THE deadline for entries for the 2019 SELECT Industry Awards has been revealed as Friday June 28. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in...
