Pacific Building honoured at House of Lords event
PACIFIC Building was one of 12 UK companies honoured with a special award at a ceremony hosted by The 5% Club at the House...
Puffin-tracking AI technology scoops award
THE use of artificial intelligence to monitor puffins and salmon near to key energy projects has won the Best Innovation category at this year's Scottish Renewables,...
SMEs make up bulk of firms contracted by Network Rail in last year
NETWORK Rail has reiterated its commitment to supporting small businesses following its 2019 pledge to increase the number of tendering opportunities on the rail...
Highland households in extreme fuel poverty to benefit from new fund
THE Highland Council and SSE Renewables have joined forces to offer a range of energy adaptions to the homes of those facing extreme fuel...
Edinburgh eyeing ‘smart city’ status as new £2.6m facility opens
EDINBURGH is eyeing smart city status after a new 'revolutionary' city operations centre was opened in the capital.
Harnessing high-tech equipment to keep the city...
Roof tile manufacturer surpasses £50,000 charity target
RUSSELL Roof Tiles (RRT) has smashed its £50,000 target and raised £55,300 for charities and community causes this year.
It comes as part of the...
Two ‘iconic’ Glasgow buildings go up for sale
CBRE has announced it has been instructed to market two buildings on Glasgow's Blythswood Square for sale on behalf of Marshall CDP.
Mackintosh House at...
Developer reports surge in ‘green product’ enquiries
A Scottish housing developer has revealed it is seeing a 30% rise of enquiries from buyers requesting more information on energy efficiency over the...
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...
