Scottish firms partner to launch £2m wave power project
A collaborative £2 million project to power subsea equipment with wave power and subsea energy storage has taken to the seas in Scotland.
It sees...
Net zero housing progress to be showcased at industry events
STEWART Milne Group's director of innovation and sustainability is set to discuss the progress of sustainable housing in Scotland at two industry events this...
City Building celebrates female role models in construction
AHEAD of International Women's Day 2023, Glasgow construction business City Building is highlighting the success of females within its workforce.
Melissa Meehan, an account manager...
Glasgow Central set for £1.2m improvement project
GLASGOW Central is set to benefit from a £1.2 million track upgrade project starting next month.
It will see Network Rail engineers improve the track...
Council reaffirms stance on landslip-plagued Rest and be Thankful road
ARGYLL and Bute Council has reaffirmed its 'long-standing' position that the Scottish Government must put a permanent solution in place on the A83 Rest...
Housebuilder confirms range of discounts for key workers
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara has launched a new scheme for key workers and members of the British Army at its developments across east Scotland.
The firm is...
Power of apprenticeships help to transform prospects for young people
AHEAD of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Stirling-based DGM Surfacing, part of the Akela Group, has highlighted the success of two young apprentices currently working within...
Roof tile manufacturer confirms major upgrade to Lochmaben base
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is investing £750,000 on a new ridge tile plant at the firm’s Scottish site, located in Lochmaben,...
British Army looks to modernise its bridge demolition capability
THE Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is looking for new innovative ways of modernising the British Army's bridge demolition capability.
Forming part of the Ministry...
New Countesswells school delivered early and ‘defect-free’
THE new £17 million Countesswells Primary School has been completed almost a month ahead of schedule. The project was delivered by Hub North Scotland...
New guide showcases impact of bridges on development of Dumfries
A new guide has been produced to highlight the impact of bridges on the development of Dumfries since the Middle Ages.
The resource, which can...
Multi-utilities work underway at large-scale Hallglen housing site
Arc-Tech MU, the multi-utilities provider, has announced it has started works at a major residential development in Hallglen.
Located on the southern boundary of Callendar...
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...
