Report recommends that Glasgow metro plans progress
A metro system could be delivered in the Glasgow city region, after a three year report recommended that its business case and delivery plan...
Regeneration of Glasgow canal has cut risk of chronic disease by 15%, say researchers
LIVING within 700 metres of a 'well-developed' canal can cut the risk of those living in deprived areas developing chronic life-shortening diseases by up...
Build of 600 new homes eyed in Buckie as long-term expansion plans unveiled
A long-term expansion plan has been published for the seaside town of Buckie, which includes proposals for the build of 600 new homes.
Moray Council's...
Covid still impacting construction as Fife Council knocks back tenders for £500,000 project
THE £500,000 replacement of Lochore Meadows Country Park's play area has been delayed after Fife Council said tenders received for the works were 'higher...
Ayrshire business to embark on air source heat pumps programme
AN Ayr-based heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning business has revealed it is launching a drive to 'urgently' supply domestic premises with carbon-reducing air...
Baird Lumsden launches new homes sales division for independent developers
BAIRD Lumsden, a rural property specialist based in Bridge of Allan, is set to launch a Scotland-wide new homes sales division to help developers...
Manufacturing innovation centre of excellence launches first events for 2022
SMART Hub Lanarkshire has launched its programme of events for the first quarter of 2022.
The Smart Hub, which is a partnership between North Lanarkshire...
Renfrewshire Council unveils £100m housing plan
A £100 million ten-year plan to transform the quality of council housing in eight areas across Renfrewshire has been given the green light.
Renfrewshire Council...
Falkirk Council to deliver 667 new build homes as £347m housing spend unveiled
FALKIRK Council's housing stock is to be boosted with £347 million to be invested over the next five years.
Van break-ins leads plumber to create his own solution
A plumber has come up with a patented zonal-based alarm system to protect vans from thieves.
The self-employed Yorkshire-based tradesman spent two years developing the...
Historic Environment Scotland changes stance on Shetland Space Centre
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has removed its objection to the planning application for the proposed Shetland Space Centre.
It comes following a revised scheme of...
Top levels of Moray multi-storey close following investigative works
LEVELS three to six in Elgin's St Giles Centre car park have closed on public safety grounds.
It comes following investigative works by specialist contractors,...
Edinburgh office market sees ‘strong’ finish to 2021
NEW research has shown that a 'strong' final quarter in 2021 saw office take-up in Edinburgh continue its recovery from the pandemic.
Analysis from Knight...
Network Rail to begin biodiversity trial on West Highland Line
NETWORK Rail is to begin a new trial project on the West Highland Line in a bid to improve lineside biodiversity.
It will see trees...
Council looks to future-proof Motherwell industrial estate
BRAIDHURST Industrial Estate is to be redevelopment into a modern, low-carbon facility to support start-up businesses and skilled jobs, North Lanarkshire Council has announced.
The...
Council building services staff lead successful defibrillator campaign after loss of colleague
A defibrillator has been installed at Cupar Trading Estate, following a campaign by Fife Council building services staff following the tragic loss of a...
Amey uses government scheme to kickstart Scottish construction careers
AMEY has revealed it is utilising the UK Government’s Kickstart programme by converting participants into full time apprenticeships.
Students who joined the scheme in 2021...
Policymakers urged to consider use of beavers in river restorations
BEAVERS could help improve Scotland's water quality and limit the effects of drought, a new report has revealed.
The study, carried out by the University...
Work starts at 84-home Aberdour development
WORK has started on the site of a new 84-home development in Aberdour, Fife.
CALA Homes is constructing 63 four and five-bedroom detached homes and...
Chartered surveying business extends Scottish charity partnerships
PARTNERS at DM Hall have extended their funding support for a further year to charities Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) and SAMH (Scottish...
