Business space opportunities open at East Lothian new town development
PLANS for the next phase in the multi-million-pound regeneration of a former open cast mine in East Lothian have been unveiled.
The site will see...
Deer leaps to offer safe passage for animal on Highland rail line
NETWORK Rail has completed the installation of 15 deer leaps along the railway boundary on the line between Kinbrace and Forsinard in the Highlands.
Deer...
Smart Hub Lanarkshire opens its doors for in-person visits
A state-of-the-art centre which promises to help manufacturing SMEs to grow and prepare for the future has opened its doors for in-person events.
Jamie Hepburn,...
hub West Scotland launches fourth annual Winter Warmer Appeal with PEEK
HUB West Scotland has launched its fourth Winter Warmer Appeal alongside charity partner PEEK (Possibilities for Each and Every Kid).
It comes as figures show...
Former Glasgow Job Centre to be converted into flats
PLANS to convert a former Department of Work and Pensions Job Centre building in Bridgeton into 49 new homes have been given the go...
Global manifesto launches urging increased use of timber in construction
A global wood manifesto has launched making the case to decision makers for a 'much greater' use of timber in construction and renovation.
Edinburgh-based trade...
Fife set for build of 1,200 new affordable homes by 2024
PLANS to build 1,200 new homes across Fife by 2024 have been agreed by councillors.
The blueprint will be delivered in partnership with the Fife...
Bellway Homes secures 14.9-acre Dargavel site
BELLWAY Homes Ltd has acquired a second parcel of land in Dargavel for the build of 172 new homes.
The housebuilder has secured 14.9 acres...
Build of world’s deepest fixed bottom offshore wind farm in Angus progresses
MARSHALLING operations for wind turbine parts are underway in Hartlepool for what will be the world's deepest fixed bottom offshore wind farm.
To be located...
Russell Roof Tiles launches dedicated programme to support employee mental health
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced it is launching its first dedicated programme to support its team's mental health and wellbeing.
Unveiled on National Stress Awareness...
New £3m housing development opens in Highlands
A new £3 million Fort Augustus social housing project has officially opened, with support from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Comprising 12 new homes, each...
Falkirk High to become Scotland’s first net zero carbon station
SCOTRAIL has announced plans to make Falkirk High Scotland's first net zero carbon railway station.
The move follows a decarbonisation study which identified the station...
Scottish Borders Design Awards return after three-year break
THE Scottish Borders Design Awards have returned following a three-year break, with entries being accepted for projects completed between January 2018 and August 2021.
The...
New research shines spotlight on sustainability challenges for real estate sector
NEW research by Savills has highlighted the scale of the challenge facing the UK’s real estate sector in achieving net zero goals.
The firm revealed...
Building services specialist becomes approved Tesla certified installer
BUILDING services specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced its appointment as a Powerwall certified installer for Tesla UK.
This means the company can now offer full...
Doig+Smith boosts Aberdeen team with two senior appointments
DOIG+Smith has welcomed two new senior recruits to its Aberdeen office following a 'spike in work' in the north east of Scotland.
The appointments see...
Major delivery taken on River Ness hydro project
DELIVERY of two huge Archimedes' screws have been taken on site of the build of the River Ness hydro project.
It comes as The Highland...
SNIPEF honours rising stars of the plumbing and heating sector
THE Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has honoured the industry's rising stars at the Best Apprentice Plumber awards.
The trade association rewarded...
Housebuilder makes second senior appointment in quick succession
MUIR Homes has appointed Gordon Cunningham as technical director.
He joins from a technical director role at Springfield Properties, which acquired Walker Group in 2019....
Scotland’s deep waters could help create ‘thousands’ of new jobs
DEEP waters found on the Scottish coast could see the country become home to 'large-scale' floating offshore wind ports and factories, UK prime minister...
