Deputy first minister opens £3.16m Cuningar Loop park extension
A £3.16 million extension to Clyde Gateway’s largest parkland has been opened by Scotland's deputy first minister, John Swinney MSP.
Cuningar Loop Woodland Park, which...
Paisley contractor backs campaign to end mental health stigma and discrimination
CLARK Contracts held a 'Tea and Talk' event across the firm's offices and sites to support Time to Talk Day on Thursday February 2.
Time...
Pitched roof tile manufacturer reaffirms support for apprenticeships
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is backing National Apprenticeship Week, which aims to highlight the work done by employers and apprentices...
Edinburgh’s £207.3m trams to Newhaven project enters testing phase
EDINBURGH'S trams to Newhaven project is set to enter a testing and commissioning phase as the £207.3 million development nears completion.
Two-way traffic will return to Leith...
Fears over inflation causing lack of investor confidence in projects
NINE in ten construction professionals are concerned about rising inflation draining confidence in the market and threatening future projects, a new report by Gleeds...
BESA president highlights ‘pivotal’ role of building services sector in tackling economic issues
THE UK has been urged to turn to its engineering community for solutions to many of the social and economic challenges it is facing.
In...
Plans lodged for 130 new homes in Cardross
HOUSEBUILDER Cala Homes (West) has submitted a planning application for the development of land in Cardross which, if approved, will deliver a variety of...
Inverness Airport Station opening marks rail milestone for BAM in Scotland
BAM has marked completion of Inverness Airport Station - the 15th new railway station the firm has delivered in Scotland in 15 years.
Representatives from...
Alness firm secures £2m Inverness Campus contract
PAT Munro has secured a £2 million project to deliver infrastructure works at Inverness Campus.
The project will see the creation of roads and utilities...
Scottish Empty Homes Awards finalists announced
THE Scottish Empty Homes Partnership has announced the finalists for the Finders International Scottish Empty Home Awards next month.
The awards celebrate the 'impactful and...
Historic castle undertaking improvement works following £3.4m expansion investment
A castle on the outskirts of Edinburgh is undertaking a series of improvements following a £3.4 million investment from The Cumberland Building Society.
Carlowrie Castle,...
Sustainability topics to take centre stage at second Green Home Festival
THE Green Home Festival is set to return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year, featuring a range of topics including building greener kitchens,...
Major progress celebrated at ‘flagship’ net zero carbon project in Edinburgh
THE first homes are now under construction on a 'flagship' net zero carbon housing development in Edinburgh.
Located on Waterfront Avenue in Granton, Plot D1...
ASPC poised to relocate to ‘flagship’ city centre office
ABERDEEN Solicitors Property Centre (ASPC) is relocating to new premises in the city, in a move that will see a former bank transformed into...
Airtightness testing scheme helps builders adapt to new regulations
HOUSEBUILDERS grappling with new regulatory requirements to measure building airtightness can benefit from a new scheme that provides skills for the construction sector.
Elmhurst Energy...
Government can’t ignore ‘ticking time bomb’ of construction skills gap
ALMOST half of small builders in the UK want targeted immigration to tackle sector skills shortages, new research has uncovered.
The latest State of Trade...
Contractors sought for £20m Scottish public sector building maintenance and compliance framework
BUILDING maintenance and compliance experts are being invited to apply to be part of a £20 million framework to support public sector organisations in...
Stirling insulation manufacturer turns up the heat on energy costs
STIRLING-based insulation manufacturer Superglass has teamed up with charity Start Up Stirling to help combat rising energy costs.
Superglass has pledged to cover 50% of...
Construction businesses urged to build resilience in face of uncertain economic situation
TURNER & Townsend is advising the UK construction industry to target investment in innovation and productivity to help build resilience amid inflationary pressure and...
Maxi awarded contract to refurbish Northern Lighthouse Board’s HQ
MAXI Construction has revealed it has landed a £1.9 million contract to refurbish Northern Lighthouse Board's (NLB) HQ in George Street, Edinburgh.
Procured via the...
