Scottish SMEs receive increased share of innovation funding

NEW research has revealed that SMEs in Scotland have increased their share of Innovate UK grant funding in the past year. A study by innovation...

Final tracks laid on Edinburgh’s £207m trams to Newhaven project

THE final tracks have been laid in Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project to connect the capital's existing tram system to the new line. Passenger services...

Further ‘request stop’ kiosks installed on Highland rail lines

THE next phase of Network Rail's roll-out of 'request stop' kiosks on its Far North Line in the Scottish Highlands is set to go...

Apprentices refurbish ‘iconic’ Santa’s grotto in Glasgow

A Santa's grotto found in Glasgow City Chambers has been refurbished by apprentices at City Building. The grotto was visited by over 120 children attending...

Six tonnes of food donated to foodbanks by construction firm

STAFF at Cruden Group have come together for a third consecutive year to collect vital food, toy, and cash donations to give back to...
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Good and bad examples of manual handling found on UK construction sites

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has found examples of good and bad manual-handling practices on UK construction sites following six weeks of inspections. Over...

Hedgehog homes installed at Hamilton development

RESIDENTS Stewart Milne Homes’ Brackenhill Park development in Hamilton are playing their role in protecting local hedgehogs this winter. In a partnership between the housebuilder and...

Blueprint for £1.3 billion Edinburgh project receives UK-wide recognition

EDINBURGH'S blueprint to regenerate Granton Waterfront into a new coastal community has received UK-wide recognition at the Future Cities Forum Winter Awards. Selected as the...

Housebuilder gives lesson in safety to pupils near new development

TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has promoted health and safety to local school children as part of its build of new homes at Lauder Grove...

Housebuilder moves into new Glasgow city centre HQ

CALA Homes (West) has relocated its Falkirk headquarters to Glasgow in what the firm described as a 'landmark' move. The business has taken up residence...

Housing projects to be honoured at Scottish Empty Homes Awards

A new accolade at the Scottish Empty Homes Awards is to recognise the increasing use of empty homes and buildings to create social and...

Firm hails ‘significant milestone’ as it secures SSEN Transmission contract

BURNS & McDonnell has secured a contract for the development of technical requirements for parts of Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission's high-voltage...

Charity hails ‘ideal partnership’ as architects brought on board to £25m project

ARCHITECTURE and Design Scotland (A&DS) is to lend its support to the delivery of Capability Scotland's flagship £25 million facility at Bertha Park. A&DS typically...

Milestone reached in build of new Highland housing development

CAPSTONE Construction has reached a 'significant' milestone in the build of a new Highland Council housing development at Meiklefield Road in Dingwall. In total, 14...

Roof tile manufacturer smashes charity target

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has helped bring festive cheer to charities close to its Burton and Lochmaben sites after donating a...

Housebuilder helps bring Christmas cheer to South Queensferry

BIG-hearted Cala Homes (East) employees have donated toys and Christmas stocking fillers to families in South Queensferry facing financial struggles this festive season. The donations...

Milestone Passivhaus social housing development handed over in Glasgow

PRACTICAL completion has been achieved on what has been hailed as Glasgow’s largest Passivhaus-certified housing development at Springfield Cross in the city's east end. hub...
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Scottish budget reaction: skills funding urged to deliver net zero agenda

FUNDING must prioritise developing a skilled workforce to deliver a 'transformative' green agenda, according to the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF). SNIPEF...

High-performance windows to support Drumchapel residents

CCG (Scotland) has commenced work on a new planned maintenance contract in Drumchapel with Cernach Housing Association. Over 200 properties are set to benefit from...
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CITB hails impact of grant scheme as huge rise in payouts are revealed

THE CITB has revealed it has paid out over £5 million more in grants so far this financial year and supported nearly 700 more...