The age of metaverse in construction
By Dr Harpreet Seth, head of architecture at Heriot-Watt University Dubai
TO many, the metaverse is a new word, a concept born of the Internet...
Big-hearted construction firms give Glasgow charity a helping hand
A Greater Glasgow mental health charity is to host a thank you event for a group of consultants and contractors after they came together...
NFRC issues safety alert urging roofers to check battens
THE NFRC is urging operatives and managers to be aware that a large volume of non-standard battens, falsely coloured and/or stamped with BS 5534,...
Further award recognition for Hydro Ness energy project
HIGHLAND Council's sustainable energy project Hydro Ness has won another national award.
The council was one of 12 organisations across Scotland to be praised for...
Three-year project to examine English woodlands for new construction resources
A consortium of timber construction and engineering specialists is exploring ways to boost the use of English hardwood forest products across the built environment.
The...
Building services contractor appoints new commercial director
BUILDINGS services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has appointed Andrew Halliday as commercial director.
The Glasgow-based business, which was founded in 2016 and specialises in mechanical, electrical...
Morris & Spottiswood awarded gold membership by 5% Club
CONSTRUCTION and fit-out specialist Morris & Spottiswood has been awarded a Gold accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2022-23 Employer Audit Scheme.
The award recognises...
New fire doors boost safety credentials of Cambuslang multi-storey
CCG has announced it has completed the supply and installation of 'high-performance' fire doors at a multi-storey tower block in Cambuslang.
Undertaken on behalf of...
‘Quick wins’ would boost new Scottish Construction Accord engagement
THE new Scottish Construction Accord needs some ‘quick wins’ to maximise industry engagement and convince the wider sector of its value.
That’s the view of...
Edinburgh’s £47m Meadowbank Sports Centre officially opened
EDINBURGH'S £47 million Meadowbank Sports Centre has been officially opened at a special ceremony.
Built by GRAHAM, the facility opened its doors to the public...
Work begins on £3.1m learning centre on the outskirts of Edinburgh
THOMAS Johnstone Ltd has broken ground on the new learning centre at Harmeny Education Trust's 35-acre estate.
Designed by Loader Monteith with Studio SJM Architects,...
Housebuilder secures award for Edinburgh development
DANDARA is celebrating another Excellence Award for its Foxhall Gait development in the Kirkliston area of Edinburgh.
It follows the firm winning an award for...
Cameron House completes final phase of restoration
THE final phase of the 'extensive transformation' of Cameron House Hotel has been completed with the opening of the new Lomond Wing.
The multi-million-pound extension...
Planned floating wind farm in Scotland could become one of world’s biggest
A proposed floating wind farm off the east coast of Scotland could have its planned overall capacity expanded to make it among the top...
Cruden recruits 27 new apprentices and trainees
CRUDEN Building Scotland has welcomed 27 new apprentices and trainees into the business.
Supporting the next generation of construction professionals, the company has recruited a...
Housebuilder agrees £3m deal to build 19 affordable homes
CALA Homes (East) has confirmed an agreement worth almost £3 million with a locally-based housing association to deliver affordable homes near the Queensferry Crossing.
The...
Scottish construction firms set gold standard for employee development
OGILVIE Construction and Pacific Building are among the firms celebrating being awarded gold membership of the 5% Club, the organisation that works with employers...
Steel and cladding specialist recognised for circular economy efforts
KR Group flew the flag for Scotland's construction industry at the recent VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards 2022 after being shortlisted in the ‘Circular...
Highland Council to undertake energy performance assessments on property portfolio
ENERGY performance assessments of the Highland Council's property portfolio are set to be undertaken.
The local authority said the work will directly support and inform...
Leadership changes at Scotia Homes as MD set to retire
SCOTIA Homes has announced that its managing director, Martin Bruce, is to retire next month.
Mr Bruce supported his late father, Bill, in founding the...
