The role of retrofit in Scotland’s net zero journey
By Lynsay Bell Manson, MD at Studio LBA
SCOTLAND has set a legally binding target of achieving net zero emissions by 2045, with an interim...
Union Technical secures key role on national retrofit and decarbonisation framework
GLASGOW-based Union Technical has been selected as an approved supplier to a major new public sector retrofit and decarbonisation framework.
Developed by the LHC Procurement...
Man arrested following theft of industrial materials worth five figures in Aberdeen
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of copper cabling and other industrial materials in Aberdeen.
Police Scotland said that...
CITB launches business plan for 2025-26
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its business plan for 2025-26, outlining the practical steps it will take to support the construction...
Milestone reached on project to transform Castletown Mill into whisky distillery
A new milestone has been reached on the transformation of the historic 19th-century Castletown Mill into a whisky distillery.
Copper still arrived at the site...
Calderwood show home launches with ‘Beckham-inspired kitchen’
ROBERTSON Homes has opened a new show home in Calderwood featuring a kitchen inspired by David Beckham.
Almondell, on Calderwood Road, is a development of...
Cube Glass rebrands ahead of anticipated growth phase
CUMBERNAULD-bsed Cube Glass has rebranded its corporate identity and launched a new website ahead of an anticipated new growth phase.
The firm undertakes both commercial...
Highland contractor praised for work on £1.1m revamp of beach facilities
WORK has been completed on a new car park and public toilets at Achmelvich Beach in the Highlands ahead of Easter.
The £1.1 million project...
Graham + Sibbald announces residential team promotions
CHARTERED surveyors and property consultants Graham + Sibbald has announced the promotions of Kevin Masson (Kilmarnock) to director and Luca Mancini (Glasgow) to associate.
Kevin joined...
Biotech firm launches plans for build of Grangemouth production facility
BIOTECH specialist MiAlgae has submitted plans for the build of a new production facility in Grangemouth.
The firm repurposes whisky industry bi-products to grow microalgae...
Scottish commercial property investment sees ‘subdued’ start to 2025
NEW research has found that Scottish commercial property attracted more than £300 million of investment during the first quarter of 2025, in a 'subdued'...
Livingston contractor secures £6 million worth of contracts in Q1, 2025
MAXI Construction has hailed a successful first quarter of 2025 after securing nine contracts totalling over £6 million.
The Livingston-headquartered business has landed projects including...
New Glasgow student scheme begins to take shape
DRONE footage has captured the construction progress being made in the build of new student accommodation at 292-298 St Vincent Street, Glasgow.
The project is...
Glasgow-based housing association embarks on major upgrade project
CALVAY Housing Association is poised to help lower the energy bills of its residents, thanks to support from CAF Bank and Scottish Government funding.
The...
Plans submitted for new homes at derelict Baillieston site
A planning application for 29 new affordable homes in Baillieston has been submitted to Glasgow City Council by The JR Group, on behalf of...
New National Centre for Music searches for trustees to help bring vision to life
AS plans for a new National Centre for Music (NCM) at the former Royal High School in Edinburgh progress, the search is underway for...
Female street artists brighten up Westway industrial estate
SIXTEEN female street artists from across Scotland recently participated in a women-only paint jam at Westway, one of Scotland’s largest industrial estates.
Organised by Mortar...
Muir Homes appoints new managing director
MUIR Homes has appointed Robert Herd as the firm's new MD.
Having originally joined the housebuilder as a site manager, he rose through the ranks...
Graham + Sibbald appoints two new associates
GRAHAM + Sibbald has announced the promotions of Alistair Nicol (Edinburgh) and James Devine (Glasgow) to the role of associate.
Alistair is a chartered building...
Housebuilder submits trio of planning applications to Midlothian Council
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has submitted three Applications for Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSCs) to Midlothian Council to progress the development of the new...
