Scotland confirms new funding support for home energy improvements
THE Scottish Government has announced support to make it easier and more affordable for people to install heat and energy efficiency measures in their...
‘Key’ Glasgow city centre transport plan approved
A blueprint aimed at guiding transport decision-making in Glasgow city centre over the next decade has been approved by Glasgow City Council.
It comes as...
Residents of award-winning Dundee development help deliver community woodland
RESIDENTS at Dykes of Gray village in Dundee have come together to plant over 400 trees as part of a community event in partnership...
Chartered surveying business confirms raft of Scottish promotions
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has announced a raft of promotions across its residential and commercial operations in Scotland.
The firm has promoted to partner level David...
HES stonemasons excel in national skills competition
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has hailed the achievements of its stonemasons at this year’s SkillBuild construction ‘skills Olympics’ in Edinburgh.
Luke Maher, stonemason based at...
Russell Timber Technology marks 55 years in business
Glasgow-based Russell Timber Technology, a manufacturer of precision engineered timber and alu-clad windows and doors, is marking 55 years in business this year. The...
Locally sourced ‘rock armour’ used on £116m Levenmouth line
WORK is underway on the £116 million Levenmouth rail project to protect the future railway from the impact of the adjacent river.
Network Rail said...
Kingdom Housing Association honoured for green credentials at London ceremony
FIFE-based Kingdom Housing Association has been recognised for its commitment to the environment during a ceremony at the Houses of Parliament in London.
The organisation...
High oil price boosts Aberdeen commercial property activity
MORE than £30 million of commercial property assets recently brought to market in Aberdeen is a sign that the 'tide has turned' in the...
Glasgow construction firm honoured for promoting opportunity through social mobility
CITY Building has been presented with its third Queen’s Award for Enterprise during a civic reception in Glasgow's City Chambers.
The construction firm's executive director...
CITB invests in courses to fill construction leadership and management ‘gaps’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that it has awarded contracts worth £10.5 million to four UK-wide training organisations which will provide...
Keepmoat confirms sustainable supply chain initiative
KEEPMOAT has announced it has teamed up with Achilles to develop sustainable sourcing practices in the homebuilding materials supply chain.
The business will be the...
Edinburgh Airport’s pick up and drop off area to be redeveloped
A £1.6 million redevelopment of Edinburgh Airport's pick up and drop off area is to signal the start of a multi-million pound investment plan...
Detailed planning consent secured for Hamilton affordable homes build
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has secured detailed planning consent for the build of 50 new affordable homes at the firm's Hamilton development which forms...
Local firm secures contract for £2.7m Skye project
A local firm has secured a £2.7 million contract to develop eight new business units at Broadford Industrial Estate in Skye.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise...
New research reveals office lettings are on a high in Glasgow
THE number of office lettings to complete in Glasgow in the first three quarters of 2022 reached 84, according to new research from Savills,...
Bid and tender specialist posts record turnover
AM Bid has reported a record turnover in excess of £1 million for the second year in a row.
The bid and tender specialist revealed...
Construction of new building for firefighters at RAF Lossiemouth complete
THE Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has announced construction of the new Crash, Fire and Rescue building at RAF Lossiemouth has been completed.
Built by Henry...
Tradespeople urged to educate customers on security amidst ‘prime time’ for burglars
TRADESPEOPLE have been urged to educate their customers on the benefits of fully functioning home security options amidst it being 'prime time' for burglars.
Tommy...
Glass dome roof to be installed at Motherwell Station in December
WORK on an 'eye-catching' new glazed dome roof has began at Motherwell Station as part of its £14.5 million refurbishment.
It comes after installation work...
