BAM making ‘excellent’ progress on build of £20m North Lanarkshire community hub
BAM Construction is making 'excellent' progress on the build of a £20 million community hub in North Lanarkshire, the area's council has said.
Due for...
Housing association ramps up sustainability focus with new climate change strategy and delivery plan
CALEDONIA Housing Association has launched its climate change strategy, supported by a delivery plan, which is tipped to lead to a 'significant reduction' in...
‘First of its kind’ apprenticeship aims to help future-proof engineering and manufacturing sectors
SCOTLAND'S major engineering and manufacturing sector has developed a new apprenticeship providing skills in emerging technologies, designed to provide the attributes necessary to prosper...
Glasgow office achieves Platinum status for digital connectivity
FORE Partnership, developer of Glasgow’s Cadworks office building, has announced that the facility has achieved a Platinum WiredScore award, which recognises excellence in digital...
Network Rail staff drive 2,000km to deliver equipment to keep Ukraine’s railway running
NETWORK Rail has delivered a convoy of vehicles loaded with equipment to Ukraine to help keep the country's railway running.
It comes after Ukrainian Railways...
Partnership working ‘key’ to tackling Scottish housebuilding challenges
THE importance of collaboration between the housebuilding sector and the Scottish Government was the focus of attention at the recent Homes for Scotland (HFS)...
Glasgow’s Cathcart set for £750,000 sewer network upgrade
SCOTTISH Water is to invest £750,000 into the upgrade of the sewer network in the Cathcart area of Glasgow.
The project will look to address...
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum launches ‘revolutionary’ data dashboard
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has launched a 'revolutionary' new data dashboard.
The organisation described it as a major step towards greater openness, transparency,...
Clean energy generator which could be used in construction set for Aberdeen trial
A hydrogen-power 25kW energy generator is to be trialled by at the Aberdeen City Hydrogen Energy Storage (ACHES) site.
Start-up company, Hydrologiq, will test the...
‘Vibrant’ new neighbourhood planned for Leith
FORTH Ports has submitted a proposal of application notice (PAN) for the creation of a new mixed-use development at a 10-acre waterfront site in...
hub South West Scotland appoints new development manager
HUB South West Scotland has appointed Tom McEwan as development manager.
He brings over 13 years of experience to the role, specialising in the management...
Campion Homes to deliver £17.5m specialist home development in Dundee
CAMPION Homes has been appointed to a deliver a £17.5 million specialist home development in Dundee.
The Fife-headquartered firm will deliver the 66-home build on...
McConnell strengthens senior team with new appointments
MCCONNELL has announced it has strengthened its leadership team on the back of 'stronger than forecasted' growth, recent major framework successes and a 'burgeoning'...
Number of empty homes brought back into use in Scotland increases by 35%
MORE than 1,150 empty homes in Scotland were brought back into use last year, according to new figures published by the Scottish Empty Homes...
Robertson Construction completes build of £16m Aberdeen school
ROBERTSON Construction has completed the £16 million build of Milltimber Primary School in Aberdeen.
The school officially opened its doors to pupils and staff this...
CICV voices fears over introduction of new UK Conformity Assessed mark
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) is urging the Scottish Government to intervene and help address concerns raised by construction firms over the introduction...
Engineering design firm confirms raft of senior promotions
A global MEP design consultancy has announced several senior promotions as the business ramps up growth plans.
Black and White Engineering (B&W) has appointed Scott...
New skills portal launched to boost career opportunities in Scotland’s built environment
A new guide to courses and training available within Scotland’s construction industry has been launched by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF).
Officially known as...
Team behind Glasgow’s £21.4m avenues project to host information event
THE team behind Glasgow City Council's £21.4 million avenues project is to host an information event this Thursday.
Avenues Plus is a Sustrans-funded project which looks...
‘Rejuvenated’ Glasgow building lands top refurbished workplace accolade
ONYX in Glasgow city centre has won the British Council of Offices (BCO) Award for Best Refurbished/Recycled Workplace in Scotland.
CEG managed a £5 million...
