Works at Dundee’s Olympia Centre could see pools closed until late next year
A combination of works could see the swimming pools at Dundee's Olympia Centre closed until late next year, the city's council has said.
Dundee City...
Glasgow firm snaps up industrial estate and announces upgrade plans
GLASGOW-based Spectrum Properties has acquired the 30-year-old Lloyd Street Industrial Estate at Farme Cross Rutherglen in a deal worth around £3 million.
The move will...
Amey lands role on professional services framework with Transport Scotland
AMEY Consulting has been appointment to Transport Scotland’s professional services framework for the third consecutive time.
The four-year appointment sees Amey as one of five...
Public to have a say on proposed new Ratho residential development
PROPOSALS by Tarmac for a residential-led development on land including the former cement works to the west of Baird Road, Ratho, are set to...
Barhale secures £2.8m Clyde Gateway package of works
BARHALE Scotland has been awarded a £2.8 million contract by Clyde Gateway Developments Limited to carry out remedial works to an unstable section of...
Transport Scotland confirms plans to relocate HQ to support sustainability goals
TRANSPORT Scotland is poised to relocate its headquarters to HFD Group’s 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow.
The move has been tipped to support the transport...
Students tasked with using timber to design sustainable community centre
BUILT environment students and recent graduates have been challenged to design a community centre that is 'truly sustainable'.
Trade membership body Timber Development UK is...
Over £17m of works to be undertaken on Scotland’s railway over Christmas
SCOTLAND'S railway is to undergo over £17 million worth of works during the festive period, Network Rail has announced.
Engineers will be relaying track, renewing...
Paisley bridge reopens after closure spanning two decades
A footbridge over the White Cart River has reopened to the public following its closure more than 25 years ago.
The Paisley crossing will soon...
BDP earns conservation award for Ayr Grammar project
ARCHITECTURAL practice BDP has won a conservation accolade at this year’s GIA Awards for its Ayr Grammar Campus project.
The project also received a commendation...
Building services contractor appoints estimating director
ARC-Tech (Scotland) has appointed Stuart Pattison as estimating director.
The Glasgow-based building services contractor revealed that Stuart first joined the firm as senior electrical estimator...
Universal method of reporting carbon in buildings could be ‘starting pistol’ in net zero...
AN international coalition of construction specialists has published a universal standard for reporting carbon dioxide emissions used in the building and lifecycle of structures.
The...
Housebuilder to launch new Gullane development
CALA Homes (East) is preparing to launch its latest collection of homes in Gullane, Saltcoats Grange, in January 2022.
The housebuilder revealed this will include...
Four Glasgow high-rises could be demolished in major regeneration plans
A consultation has been launched on plans to demolish four high-rise flats in Maryhill to make way for 'one of Scotland's biggest regeneration projects...
Green light for major industrial development in Sighthill
A joint venture (JV) has secured planning to build 132,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics and trade counter park in Sighthill, Edinburgh.
Developers...
Construction charity launches festive e-card campaign
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has unveiled its 2021 charity e-card campaign ahead of the festive season.
Following the success of last year's Christmas Cracker...
Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge hopes dashed as estimated cost revealed
THE idea of constructing a fixed transport link between Scotland and Northern Ireland looks to be dead in the water after a review concluded...
Inverness housing projects set to breathe new life into ‘iconic’ buildings
THE Highland Council has provided an update on the development of new housing projects in Inverness.
Over the last few months, 'significant progress' is said...
Cruden completes church refurbishment project in Stonehouse
CRUDEN Building (West) has completed a refurbishment project at St. Ninian’s Church in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire as part of efforts to benefit the local...
Builders’ merchant sales remain strong but signs of ‘slowdown’ appear
NEW research has revealed that Britain's builders' merchants enjoyed a continuing sales boom during Q3 of 2021, but there are signs of a 'slowdown'.
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