Inaugural Green Home Festival hailed a ‘resounding success’
SCOTLAND'S first ever Green Home Festival has been hailed a 'resounding success' with organisers already planning the launch of next year's event.
More than 350...
Glasgow firm adds new recruits to apprenticeship programme
GLASGOW-based commercial and domestic electrical specialist A Alexander Group has announced the appointment of four new electrical apprentices.
Bailey McCartney, Tony Crawford, Lucas McShane and...
Irvine windows and doors specialist secures new contracts worth £1.8m
IRVINE-based Andrew Wright Windows has been awarded new contracts valued at just under £1.8 million by Cruden Building.
The nine separate contracts involve the manufacture...
Three concept designs to be unveiled for fire-damaged Troon station
PROPOSALS are set to be unveiled for the redevelopment of Troon's fire-damaged train station.
Network Rail is to hold a community drop-in event at the...
Surplus land and buildings at Cathcart manufacturing site to be sold for residential development
CELEROS Flow Technology has announced a strategic plan to provide 'future stability' for its ClydeUnion Pumps facility in Cathcart, Glasgow.
US-headquartered Celeros FT manufactures and...
CBRE expands ‘Career Ready’ initiative across Scottish offices
CBRE has revealed it is expanding its partnership with charity Career Ready into Scotland.
Career Ready boosts the social inclusion and mobility of young people...
Scope 3 emissions guidance tipped to help meet net zero ambitions
GUIDANCE has been issued for the first time setting out how the emissions of buildings in operation can achieve net zero carbon.
The guidance has...
Scots construction employers urged to help shape future of apprenticeship
SCOTLAND'S construction employers are being urged to share their views to help shape the development of the new Design & Contracting apprenticeship.
The design and...
Scots businesses join forces to turn up the heat on energy training
TWO Scottish heating firms have joined forces to launch what has been described as the country’s first community-focused energy training academy.
The project will be...
Rising costs impacting confidence as stats show fall in UK construction output
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has described the 1.4% fall in UK construction activity in June as a 'growing concern' for small builders...
Work progresses on £116m Levenmouth rail project
WORK to build the second mile of new track on the £116 million Levenmouth rail line is underway.
It follows completion of the first mile...
New online platform launches to boost mental health in workplaces
A new free online platform has been launched in Scotland offering practical ways to boost mental health in the workplace.
The Scottish Government said the...
Green light for further 142 homes at £1.3 billion Edinburgh development
PLANNING approval has been granted for the build of a further 142 homes at the site of Edinburgh's £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront regeneration project.
Cruden...
Highland construction firms invited to experience ‘cutting edge’ sector tech
HIGHLAND and Islands SMEs working across the construction and built environment sector are being invited to attend free workshops next week to experience 'cutting...
Springfield unveils plans to bring Durieshill vision to life
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced it has submitted a planning application for a 'sustainable and innovative' information centre and new show homes at Durieshill, Stirling.
The...
Aberdeenshire timber frame manufacturer hails ‘incredible’ new business wins
ABERDEENSHIRE-based Kirkwood Timber Frame has announced the firm has secured £12 million worth of new business in its first year.
Having launched to the external...
New distillery’s green roof creates a buzz
The 'green' sedum roof at The Cairn Distillery near Grantown on Spey has reportedly become a haven for bees since being installed in April.
...
Homebuyer enquiries fall in Scotland as prices continue to rise
DEMAND for new homes in Scotland has fallen, but the lack of supply continues to drive prices up, according to the latest Royal Institution...
Ayrshire construction firms put best foot forward for charity
THREE Ayrshire construction businesses have taken part in an eight-mile sponsored walk to raise funds for Ayrshire Cancer Support.
The Wee House Company, Connect Modular...
Leasing agents appointed for ‘landmark’ Glasgow waterfront development
AM alpha has appointed Cushman & Wakefield alongside JLL as leasing advisor for its 200 Broomielaw in Glasgow office development.
The 80,000 sq ft Grade...
