Eight construction-related businesses sign-up for latest Build Ayrshire programme
THE second online Build Ayrshire programme, which helps local construction businesses win new work from Tier 1 contractors, is underway.
Eight companies will take part...
Ex-Navy engineer launches boiler repair business
A former Royal Navy helicopter engineer has launched a new boiler repair business in Edinburgh.
Andrew Lamond, who spent four years based at Royal Naval...
Invitation to tender for Highland project ‘attracts global interest’
HYDRO construction specialists have been invited to submit tenders for the build of SSE Renewable's proposed pumped hydro scheme at Coire Glas.
It would be...
Minister for children and young people visits £50m Maybole Community Campus build
SCOTLAND'S minister for children and young people has visited the construction site of the Maybole Community Campus.
Clare Haughey MSP was given a tour of...
New report claims majority of tradespeople forced to delay projects
NINE in 10 (87%) tradespeople are being forced to delay projects due to the ongoing supplies shortage, a new report has revealed.
The findings come...
Trade body highlights role of small, local builders in meeting ‘levelling up’ ambitions
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has highlighted the role local builders will play in helping to 'level up' Britain, in response to the...
Glasgow Airport unveils plans to build 30-acre solar farm
GLASGOW Airport has launched plans to build what it says will be the largest solar farm at a Scottish airport.
It comes as part of...
Build of ‘architecturally striking’ school in East Kilbride moves step closer
THE build of a new primary school in East Kilbride has moved a step closer following the approval of the full business case by...
Proposed cycle network covering entirety of Glasgow could generate £1.8 billion
PROPOSALS for the creation of a network of cycle lanes and footpaths covering the entirety of Glasgow could generate £1.843 billion for the city,...
Network Rail launch revised Forth Bridge Experience plans
NETWORK Rail has submitted a planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council for revised proposals to install a bridge walk and visitor hub...
Plans to transform former hotel into school showcased at event
BRIDGE of Allan locals were treated to Chinese New Year celebrations as part of an event to showcase an ongoing project at the town's...
New appointment for Burnhouse Engineering to boost recent expansion
BURNHOUSE Engineering has announced it has expanded its team to manage new contracts following its relocation to new premises.
The Beith-based firm has appointed Thomas...
Dandara receives quality recognition award for Midlothian builds
DANDARA has received official quality approval from Premier Guarantee for its Shawfair and Eskbank Gardens developments in Midlothian.
Both developments received a quality recognition award...
CBRE expands building consultancy team with new appointment
REAL estate advisor CBRE has announced it has made another key appointment to its project management and building consultancy department.
Emily Hughes has joined the...
Westminster targets Silicon Valley-inspired innovation accelerator in Glasgow
THE Glasgow City Region has been earmarked as becoming an innovation accelerator in the UK Government's levelling up white paper.
Alongside Greater Manchester and the...
Highland masonry specialist helps support local youth employment
A Highland organisation that connects educators with business leaders to find new routes into employment for young people has praised the efforts of a...
Huge sector of people in Scotland ‘being overlooked’ on housing needs
THE chief executive of trade body Homes for Scotland has told MSPs that too many people with housing needs are not being counted.
Nicola Barclay...
Akela lands second contract with supermarket giant
AKELA Ground Engineering has announced it has been awarded a contract to deliver piling solutions for the extension of an Aldi supermarket at Redbrae...
Construction membranes deliver hidden protection and thermal efficiency benefits
A combination of wall construction membranes from Glidevale Protect has been installed across two social housing developments, designed and built by modular construction specialists Connect Modular, part of The Wee House Group.
Housebuilder recruits primary school pupils to design road safety signs
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland is to display a 'slow down' sign created by a primary school pupil at its showhomes at Muirhouse Road in...
