KR Group confirms sheet metal fabrication investment
ABERDEENSHIRE-headquartered steel and cladding business KR Group has announced expansion plans after sealing a deal to purchase the metal fabrication department of a local...
Scaffolding division at the double for Glasgow city centre projects
JR Scaffold Services has announced completion of two major scaffolding structure projects to assist in the refurbishment and fit out of two buildings in...
‘Fast-track courses’ are no substitute for proper electrical training
THE head of trade association SELECT has warned against the rising trend of 'six-week wonders' trying to enter the electrical industry after taking short...
Scaffold specialist confirms compliance recognition for in-house systems
Stepup Scaffold UK has revealed that two of the firm's in-house engineered scaffold systems - RingLock and OCTO - have been certified as compliant...
Taking local residents and businesses on our journey to net zero
By Ian Manson, chief executive of Clyde Gateway
FOR Clyde Gateway, Scotland’s most ambitious regeneration project, there has been an increased focus on creating new...
Edinburgh’s Wickes building sold in £6 million deal
EDINBURGH'S only Wickes store has been sold for over the asking price in a £6 million deal described as underlining the appeal of urban...
Allied Surveyors Scotland’s commercial department moves to new Edinburgh premises
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland's commercial department has moved to larger premises at West Maitland Street in Edinburgh.
The department had been based at the firm’s Walker...
Winter Warmer Appeal launches to provide Glasgow kids with warm clothing
HUB West Scotland is launching its fifth Winter Warmer Appeal alongside charity partner, PEEK, to support children and families this winter.
The campaign sees hub...
Campion reports ‘strong’ results despite sector-wide challenges
CAMPION Homes has announced a 'strong' set of financial results for the year ended 30 June 2022, with a 16% rise in turnover to...
Work complete on ‘groundbreaking’ £9.8m affordable modular home development
THE first large-scale affordable modular housing development in Scotland has been completed within budget and one month ahead of schedule.
Delivered by Riverside Scotland and...
Edinburgh College to host televised construction ‘skills Olympics’
TOP construction trainees from around the UK have been named as competitors at the SkillBuild National Finals 2022 at Edinburgh College.
Known as the 'skills...
‘Prime’ Edinburgh residential development sites go to market
EIGHT cleared residential development sites in Western Harbour and Granton Harbour in Edinburgh have gone to market.
The opportunity forms five sites at Western Harbour...
Final concrete pour completed on £566m Viking Energy Wind Farm
A major milestone has been achieved on the £566 million Viking Energy Wind Farm project after the pouring of concrete was completed on the...
Bids invited for land at Tornagrain in the Highlands
BIDS are being invited from housebuilders for two parcels of land at Tornagrain in Inverness.
Planning permission was obtained nine years ago for the new...
Plans submitted for housing development in Lauder
WHITEBURN Projects has submitted a detailed planning application for a residential development on land accessed from Stow Road in the north of Lauder.
As part...
Partnership programme to inspire next generation of Winchburgh youngsters
WINCHBURGH Developments Limited (WDL), West Lothian College, and Winchburgh Academy are launching a 16-week 'developing Winchburgh' schools partnership programme.
The mentoring programme, launched to celebrate...
Hub organisations deliver over £2 billion worth of education infrastructure
SCOTLAND'S five regional hub organisations are to come together for the Learning Places Scotland conference to showcase their success in creating modern learning facilities.
The...
New £28m community campus officially opens in Edinburgh
THE new £28 million Castlebrae Community Campus has officially opened in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh.
The community building on Niddrie Mains Road was delivered...
hub South West Scotland marks ten-year anniversary
HUB South West Scotland (hub SWS) has marked its ten-year anniversary as a delivery partner for community-changing infrastructure projects.
Founded in 2012, the organisation has...
Architecture and Design Scotland appoints new director of design
HEATHER Claridge has been appointed director of design at Architecture and Design Scotland.
She joins from Glasgow City Council and will direct the organisation's advice...
