Plans launched for build of low-carbon power station in Peterhead
PLANS have been submitted by SSE Thermal and Equinor for the build of a new low-carbon power station at Peterhead.
The proposed station on the...
Senior lecturer rewarded for inspiring next generation of civil engineers in Scotland
DR Rebecca Wade has been crowned the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland’s STEM Ambassador of the Year.
The senior lecturer in environmental science at...
Explained: Section 63 in Scotland & differences to MEES scheme in England
By Gordon Black and Alan Maxwell, project management and building consultancy, CBRE Scotland
With continued and increased focus on sustainability, our clients are evermore focused...
Planning permission granted for 81-home Dumbarton site
ADVANCE Land Regeneration has secured planning permission from West Dunbartonshire Council to develop a five-hectare site on Cardross Road in Dumbarton.
Working in partnership with...
Holmes Miller confirms appointment of new equity director
HOLMES Miller Architects has promoted Ryan Holmes to the position of equity director, based out of the practice's Glasgow design studio.
Since joining the business...
Hardies appoints new head of retail
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has confirmed the appointment of Natalie James as head of retail for the UK.
Experienced in project management, quantity surveying...
Nursery projects add to Maxi’s education buildings portfolio
MAXI Construction has announced the firm has secured over £3 million worth of contracts from Stirling Council for new and extended nursery facilities at...
Plans launched for build of ‘state-of-the-art’ Scottish Borders school
PLANS have been unveiled to replace the existing Galashiels Academy with a 'state-of-the-art' modern community campus learning facility.
Launched by the Scottish Borders Council, proposals...
More support shown for regulation of Scotland’s electrical industry
SELECT has announced that its campaign for regulation of the electrical industry has attracted further support, with two industry organisations and four MSPs adding...
Edinburgh housing project shortlisted for award in tackling climate crisis
ARTISAN Real Estate has announced the firm's commitment to sustainable residential development has been recognised with its Edinburgh-based Rowanbank Gardens project being nominated for...
Aberdeen and Kilmarnock to host latest 5G innovation hubs
THE Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) has announced it is expanding its S5GConnect Programme with two new 5G innovation hubs in Aberdeen and Kilmarnock.
This launch...
Inverness’ Hydro Ness project receives funding boost
A hydroelectric scheme set to open to the public in Inverness this year has received fresh funding from Visit Inverness Loch Ness (VILN).
The funds...
Scottish Property Awards winners announced
THE winners in the annual Scottish Property Awards were announced at a 'packed out' event in Glasgow last night.
The ceremony returned to being in-person...
Trade bodies give mixed response to draft national planning 4 framework
TWO trade bodies have issued polarising responses to the Scottish Government's draft national planning 4 framework.
Homes for Scotland (HFS) warned that the plans risk...
Scottish firms set to benefit from £50m project at ‘iconic’ power station
WORK to re-power Perthshire's 'iconic' Tummel Bridge Power Station is to commence next week, SSE Renewables has announced.
The firm has invested £50 million into...
Aberdeen firm moves into construction market with new Warwickshire base
AN Aberdeen-based fluid temperature control and separation solutions provider has announced its strategic expansion into the construction market.
OSSO marked the move following the opening...
Housebuilder teams up with animal charity for wildlife campaign
CALA Homes (East) and the Scottish SPCA have teamed up on a campaign to encourage residents to connect with local wildlife.
The campaign, titled ‘Take...
Pace of hub South West’s activity set to accelerate further
By Dr Willie Mackie, chair of hub South West Scotland
In any large organisation, it is easy to become engrossed in the detail, but every...
Highland residents face unfair additional energy costs
By Kirsty Morrison, interim CEO of Albyn Housing Society, an organisation that manages more than 3,700 properties in 70 communities across the Highlands.
As inflation...
Morrison Construction appoints new MD for Building Central business
MORRISON Construction has announced that David Ewing has been appointed as the new MD of its Building Central business from April 1.
He will succeed...
