Work underway on Stirling Train Station’s £5m makeover
LUDDON Construction has commenced works on the £5 million makeover of Stirling Train Station.
Scheduled for completion by spring 2023, the project will see the...
‘Groundbreaking’ West of Orkney Windfarm research programme unveiled
THE European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has signed a 'groundbreaking' agreement with the West of Orkney Windfarm to begin a 'major' research and innovation...
International railways to be studied in bid to heat-proof UK network
NETWORK Rail has launched a new taskforce led by independent experts to investigate and make recommendations on how the UK's railway can develop its...
Perthshire pupils grow gardening skills thanks to housebuilder’s donation
PUPILS at The Community School of Auchterarder are enjoying outdoor learning and growing their gardening skills thanks to a donation from Stewart Milne Homes.
The...
Search begins for contractors to develop new business premises on Skye
A competitive tendering process is underway to secure contractors for the development of eight new business units at Broadford Industrial Estate on the Isle...
Our products are net carbon negative – but our journey is not over yet!
Steve Roebuck, European health & safety director at West Fraser explains why achieving net carbon negative status for the products is not the end...
Senior showroom investment helps bring products to life
SENIOR Architectural Systems has invested in new showroom space at the company’s UK HQ in South Yorkshire.
The firm's own aluminium fenestration systems have help...
New residential agency aims to ‘shake things up’ in Scotland
THE Fusion Group of Companies is branching out into residential property sales in Scotland.
The group's commercial property agency, Drysdale & Company, already operates within...
Fuel prices force tradespeople to up prices to keep businesses running
NINE in 10 UK tradespeople have said they are being forced to increase their prices to keep their businesses running.
IronmongeryDirect surveyed 500 tradespeople to...
Surf’s up: milestone for £55m leisure destination as construction begins
CONSTRUCTION work has commenced at the £55 million leisure and staycation destination, Wavegarden Scotland, in Ratho, near Edinburgh.
The development will be the country’s first...
SSE Renewables announced as STEM Partner of Hydro Ness
SSE Renewables has been announced as the official STEM partner of the Hydro Ness visitor attraction and hydro scheme in Inverness.
The facility uses historical...
Construction recruitment specialist confirms new board appointments
GLASGOW-based construction and engineering recruitment specialist, James Gray Recruitment, has announced the appointment of three new directors.
Mario Fionda, Lesley Samuels and Kelly Stirling have...
Shared properties repair app expanded following Edinburgh success
AN app designed to help owners of shared properties repair their buildings has been rolled out in two further areas of Scotland following its...
Contractor tees up £2,000 for charity thanks to annual golf day
THE JR Group has raised more than £2,000 for Beatson Cancer Charity during an annual golf day.
The Paisley-headquartered contractor revealed that 60 guests, including...
National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub receives £1m funding boost
AN aquaculture and innovation facility set to open at the University of Stirling in 2024 has received a £1 million investment boost.
The National Aquaculture...
It’s time we gave our towns and cities back to people
By Dave Kelman, project director for Crosswind Developments
Towns and cities have always been places for people to meet and interact, with workers arriving in...
Maxi awarded historic Inverleith grandstand refurbishment contract
MAXI Construction has secured a contract from ESMS (Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools) for refurbishment works within the historic Stewart’s Melville College Grandstand at Inverleith...
£47m Meadowbank Sports Centre officially opens
The new £47 million Meadowbank Sports Centre has officially opened its doors.
Built by GRAHAM, the City of Edinburgh Council said that the 'state-of-the-art' community...
Kier awarded HMP Glasgow pre-construction services contract
THE Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has awarded Kier the pre-construction services contract to deliver HMP Glasgow, which will replace HMP Barlinnie in 2026.
Plans show...
Grid transformers successfully delivered under police escort to £566m wind farm
TWO grid transformers have been successfully delivered to the £566 million Viking Energy Wind Farm in Shetland under a police convoy.
The transformers will make...
