Falkirk Council to deliver 667 new build homes as £347m housing spend unveiled
FALKIRK Council's housing stock is to be boosted with £347 million to be invested over the next five years.
Van break-ins leads plumber to create his own solution
A plumber has come up with a patented zonal-based alarm system to protect vans from thieves.
The self-employed Yorkshire-based tradesman spent two years developing the...
Historic Environment Scotland changes stance on Shetland Space Centre
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has removed its objection to the planning application for the proposed Shetland Space Centre.
It comes following a revised scheme of...
Top levels of Moray multi-storey close following investigative works
LEVELS three to six in Elgin's St Giles Centre car park have closed on public safety grounds.
It comes following investigative works by specialist contractors,...
Edinburgh office market sees ‘strong’ finish to 2021
NEW research has shown that a 'strong' final quarter in 2021 saw office take-up in Edinburgh continue its recovery from the pandemic.
Analysis from Knight...
Network Rail to begin biodiversity trial on West Highland Line
NETWORK Rail is to begin a new trial project on the West Highland Line in a bid to improve lineside biodiversity.
It will see trees...
Council looks to future-proof Motherwell industrial estate
BRAIDHURST Industrial Estate is to be redevelopment into a modern, low-carbon facility to support start-up businesses and skilled jobs, North Lanarkshire Council has announced.
The...
Council building services staff lead successful defibrillator campaign after loss of colleague
A defibrillator has been installed at Cupar Trading Estate, following a campaign by Fife Council building services staff following the tragic loss of a...
Amey uses government scheme to kickstart Scottish construction careers
AMEY has revealed it is utilising the UK Government’s Kickstart programme by converting participants into full time apprenticeships.
Students who joined the scheme in 2021...
Policymakers urged to consider use of beavers in river restorations
BEAVERS could help improve Scotland's water quality and limit the effects of drought, a new report has revealed.
The study, carried out by the University...
Work starts at 84-home Aberdour development
WORK has started on the site of a new 84-home development in Aberdour, Fife.
CALA Homes is constructing 63 four and five-bedroom detached homes and...
Chartered surveying business extends Scottish charity partnerships
PARTNERS at DM Hall have extended their funding support for a further year to charities Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) and SAMH (Scottish...
Carbon-cutting projects in line for £8.7m funding boost
EIGHT carbon-cutting projects are to receive a share of £8.7 million in Scottish Government funding.
The latest round of the low carbon infrastructure transition programme...
Boosting school estate and building sustainability ‘key features’ in £382m Dundee plan
DUNDEE City Council has said boosting its schools estate and improving the sustainability of its buildings are amongst the key features of its £382...
Akela Ground Engineering secures second electric vehicle charging point contract
AKELA Ground Engineering (Akela GE) has secured a second contract to deliver piling solutions at a new electrical vehicle charging hub at Palace Grounds...
BNP Paribas Real Estate boosts Scotland team with occupier solutions specialist
BNP Paribas Real Estate has strengthened its team in Scotland by appointing Allan Matthews as director of agency & occupier solutions.
Previously a director at...
Work to begin on Houston development after land acquisition
CALA Homes (West) has announced it has completed the site acquisition of land to the east of Woodend House in Houston, Renfrewshire, with work...
Research shows strong growth in Scottish build-to-rent market
NEW research published by the British Property Federation (BPF) has revealed that the number of build-to-rent homes completed, under construction or in planning across...
‘Wallunteers’ embark on restoration work at Bannockburn House
A team of volunteers have been praised for helping to restore the ancient wall that surrounds the historic Bannockburn House.
Led by two retired stonemasonry...
Leasing of Scotland’s seabed dubbed ‘truly historic’ opportunity for country
THE leasing of areas of Scotland's seabed is a 'truly historic' opportunity for the country's net zero economy, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
It...
