Scotland’s first ‘metro’ data centre to launch in Glasgow
177 Bothwell Street’s ambition to be the 'most advanced office building in Scotland' has been boosted by the announcement that Datavita plans to open...
We need to make the stars align for building zero carbon homes
As AIMCH, the flagship collaborative R&D project to develop, trial and scale up industrialised housing techniques ends, Stewart Dalgarno, its project director reflects on...
Ogilvie Construction adds to team with double appointment
OGILVIE Construction has announced two new appointments in the form of Jim Yuille as pre-construction manager and Rebecca Newlands as estimating assistant.
Jim has over...
Multi-billion pound bid launched for new economic zone on River Clyde
A multi-billion pound bid for an air, sea, and rail economic zone on the River Clyde is being finalised, Glasgow City Council has revealed.
The...
Festival site dig helps rediscover the summer which prompted ‘rebirth’ of Glasgow
A senior lecturer in archaeology at the University of Glasgow has revealed that construction work around the site of where the historic Glasgow Garden...
University officially opens £118m ‘flagship’ research facility
THE University of Glasgow's new £118 million 'flagship' research facility has been officially opened by Nobel prize winning chemist, Professor Sir David MacMillan.
Built by...
Glasgow event proves innovation is riding high in ground engineering sector
THE impact of an increased focus on environmental matters within the ground engineering sector was highlighted at a recent event in Glasgow.
The impressive Emirates...
Old Plean Roofing is reaching new heights
STIRLING-based contractor Old Plean Roofing has already started expanding its new premises – just six months after moving in!
The family-run business, founded in 2019...
13 is lucky number as Morgan Sindall completes raft of early years centres
MORGAN Sindall Construction has completed and handed over 13 early years centres worth a combined £13 million for the Highland Council.
The new centres -...
‘World class’ music centre facilities hit the right note at University of St Andrews
WILL Rudd Davidson (Edinburgh) has provided details of some of the structural challenges faced during the build of the newly opened Laidlaw Music Centre...
The colour purple sets new standard for pressure washing
A new code of practice for pressure washing is being launched with the aim of setting clear standards for an industrial cleaning process widely...
Perthshire architect to help shape workplaces of the future
AN award-winning Scottish architect has launched his own practice with visions of helping to shape the workplaces of the future.
Ross Ellis Stewart will run...
Portacabin donation provides welcome boost for children’s charity
A repurposed portacabin is set to make a difference to the lives of Scottish youngsters who have experienced early years trauma and adversity.
When affordable-homes...
Work underway on build of Edinburgh’s ‘first’ net zero housing development
CCG (Scotland) Ltd has commenced construction of what has been described as Edinburgh's 'first' net zero housing development in the north west of the...
Boom to be installed in River Clyde to stop litter heading to sea
A boom is to be built on the River Clyde to net plastic and litter pollution before it heads downstream towards the ocean.
Glasgow City...
UK residential work slowdown brings worries for small builders
LOCAL building firms are suffering at the hands of price inflation, falling consumer optimism and skills shortages, according to trade body Federation of Master...
Network Rail engineers work to identify cause of ‘unusual’ hole on Kilmarnock line
NETWORK Rail is investigating the cause of an 'unusual' hole which has appeared on the train line between Kilmarnock and Barassie.
The organisation said that...
Angus timber manufacturer marks 150-year milestone
ANGUS-based timber manufacturer, Alexander Sturrock (Sturrock’s Joinery), has announced the firm is celebrating 150 years in business.
The company has been in the ownership of...
Trade body calls for more BTR and co-living developments to help address housing shortfall
A trade body is urging Scottish councils to embrace investment in build-to-rent (BTR) and co-living projects to help address current housing challenges.
The call comes...
Polden roof tiles specified for Callander affordable housing project
DEVELOPER Lovell Partnerships has specified pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) for a new affordable housing project in Callander.
The development of Claish...
