Waste management firm invests in construction and demolition MRF in Renfrewshire
WRC Recycling, a waste management business based in Renfrewshire, has officially opened the doors to a new C&D material recycling facility (MRF) at its...
60-bed care home plans tipped to secure future of Anniesland bowling club
A 77-year-old bowling and tennis club in Anniesland, Glasgow, could see its future secured if proposals for a new care home are taken forward.
Located...
Bringing life to the desert with biophilic design
By Bruce Kennedy, an architect director at BDP Glasgow
WHEN visitors cross the threshold of Heriot Watt’s new university campus in Dubai, they leave behind...
Hopes for £170m Ardrossan project despite procurement challenges
REGENERATION plans for Ardrossan are 'continuing to move forward' despite 'challenging world-wide economic conditions', North Ayrshire Council has said.
Works on the £170 million project...
Cladding firm backs staff with £1,000 cost of living payment
STAFF at Vivalda Scotland, MSP Facades, and Prism Powder Coating are to receive £1,000 to help them manage rising living costs.
The firms are part...
Kirkintilloch set for affordable homes build
A new housing project at 68-78 Townhead in Kirkintilloch is underway to transform a vacant office building into affordable homes for rent.
Sim Building Group...
Former Forfar swimming pool tipped to make a splash at auction
A former swimming pool in Forfar is set to 'make a splash' at a forthcoming online auction.
The swimming pool is centrally positioned within Forfar,...
City Building upskilling workforce on sustainable building technologies
CITY Building has revealed it is upskilling its workforce on renewable and sustainable building technologies in a bid to help reduce the construction sector's...
Building services contractor adds to senior team
CASTLE Building Services has appointed David Mathieson as senior quantity surveyor.
David, who is originally from Paisley, previously held the position of senior quantity surveyor...
Technology helps Orkney Council optimise energy use in buildings
ORKNEY Islands Council has used 'pioneering' digital twin technology to optimise operational performance, energy efficiency, and air quality across its building portfolio.
Working with built...
Funding boost for project to transform disused railway line in Falkirk
A project to convert a disused railway line linking Falkirk to Denny and Bonnybridge into an active travel route has received a further £392,000...
Ogilvie promotes trio of senior team members to board roles
OGILVIE Construction has announced three internal promotions of its senior management team to positions on its board.
David Arundel, David Mason and Grier Edmead have...
First turbine operational at world’s deepest offshore wind farm
THE first turbine has been connected to the grid at what will be Scotland's largest and the world's deepest offshore wind farm.
SSE Renewables and...
78% of UK tradespeople impacted by material shortages
NEW research has found that 46% of UK tradespeople have either delayed or refused work because of the materials shortage.
The study, conducted by IronmongeryDirect, revealed...
Renfrewshire-based developer appoints new operations manager
MICHELLE Boyd has been appointed operations manager at Renfrewshire-based Jaclyn Robinson Property Solutions (JRPS).
Formerly sales manager with Bellway Homes Limited (Scotland West), Michelle joins...
Cost of living crisis causes homeowners to shun retrofitting projects
NEW research has found that the cost of living crisis is resulting in UK homeowners shunning home improvement work to instead concentrate spending on...
Contractors to speak to Campbeltown locals ahead of £15.2m project start date
DAWSON Wam and Aecom are to hold an 'informal' community event ahead of works beginning on Campbeltown's £15.2 million flood protection scheme.
Argyll & Bute...
House buyers make a return to city living
By Hazel Davies, sales and marketing director, Cruden Homes (East) Ltd
For the last few years, house buyers have been leaving behind urban life to...
Bancon Group ‘paves way’ for growth with four new director appointments
BANCON Group has announced the appointment of four new directors.
Senga Buntrock has joined from the energy sector, while Derek Wann, Ray Turner and Peter...
Housebuilder inundated with ‘inspiring’ funding applications
A Scottish housebuilder has revealed it has received four times as many applicants for funding after it extended its entry deadline.
Dundas is currently reviewing a...
