Highland firms back build of new school playground
TWO Highland construction firms have joined forces to back the build of a new playground at Milton of Leys Primary School in Inverness.
Morrison Construction...
Entries sought for Scottish Design Awards
ENTRIES are now open for the Scottish Design Awards, organised by Urban Realm in partnership with The Drum.
The awards have been going strong for...
Shepherd lands Scottish Government appointment to auction properties
SHEPHERD Commercial Auctions has announced it has been appointed to market for sale by auction a range of public sector properties on behalf of...
Finalists revealed for Scottish Property Awards 2022
THE finalists have been announced for the 9th annual Scottish Property Awards 2022.
38 companies have been shortlisted across 15 categories after a judging panel...
First building complete at new Borders Innovation Park
OGILVIE Construction has announced it has handed over the first building in the new Borders Innovation Park, marking completion of phase one of the...
New training academy launches to help UK firms upskill employees
TÜV SÜD has announced the launch of its Academy, which is designed to help the UK’s construction industry to 'cost effectively' upskill employees.
Part of...
SMEs urged to ready themselves to benefit from public procurement changes
SMEs have been urged to prepare themselves for the UK Government’s planned overhaul of procedures for the awarding of public sector contracts – or...
Milestone for South Ayrshire modular housing development
RIVERSIDE Scotland has handed over the second phase of its modular housing development at Dundonald with a further nine of the 63 homes allocated...
Work complete on £29m Maybole bypass
TRANSPORT Scotland has said the newly opened £29 million Maybole bypass will improve road safety and air quality in the town.
Prior to its opening,...
Industry charity launches new text service
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching a new text service to increase the options available for workers seeking to access support.
The text HARDHAT...
Construction industry urged to improve efficiency and productivity amidst cost pressures
NEW research has revealed that the UK construction sector needs to act now to boost productivity to help mitigate rising costs of labour and...
New partnership to use enhanced environmental monitoring to aid Scotland’s move to net zero
ENHANCED environmental monitoring is to be used to support Scotland's journey to net zero.
It comes following the forming of a new partnership between the...
Roofers report further growth, but concerns remain over spiralling costs
NEW research has revealed that 43% of roofing contractors expect further growth over the next 12 months, despite 86% experiencing rising material prices in...
Giant 14-tonne sculpture to be installed in Port Glasgow
WORK is set to get underway on the installation of a giant 33-foot sculpture in Port Glasgow.
The Shipbuilder of Port Glasgow is made up of two...
Edinburgh to enter ‘significant’ phase of trams to Newhaven project
WORK is progressing on the £207.3 million Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project, with more than 60% of track now laid.
A new phase of works...
Housebuilder makes £3,300 donation to Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has donated £3,300 to Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS).
The money was raised partly by staff at Taylor Wimpey East...
Scapa Flow wartime history to be remembered as Orkney plans progress
PLANS have 'moved forward' for the build of a purpose-built storage area at Orkney Harbours featuring an up-to-date display and exhibition area for HMS...
Argyll & Bute drone hub receives funding boost
THE UK Government has backed plans for the creation of a drone hub to service Scottish islands with unmanned flights.
Argyll and Bute Council welcomed...
Edinburgh’s new £2.6m CCTV system could allow for better city planning
A £2.6 million investment is to be made into the build and management of a new CCTV control centre in Edinburgh.
The City of Edinburgh...
Scottish National Investment Bank commits £30m to Aberdeen Harbour project
THE Scottish National Investment Bank has committed £30 million of funding for the expansion of Aberdeen Harbour.
The expanded facility will provide greater land and...
