Proposed offshore wind projects could bring £15 billion to Scottish economy
THE partners behind a series of proposed offshore wind projects have said that up to £15 billion would be added to the Scottish economy...
Argyll & Bute Council plans build of over 1,000 affordable homes
ARGYLL and Bute Council has announced plans to build over 1,000 affordable homes over the next five years.
The local authority said that its strategic...
New project to enhance rail travel between Aberdeen and central belt
TRANSPORT Minister Graeme Dey has visited the site of a project to improve rail connectivity in the Aberdeen region and beyond.
Mr Dey was shown...
CBRE appoints ‘respected’ agent to Glasgow advisory and transaction team
CBRE has announced that it has made a key appointment in its Glasgow advisory and transaction services team.
Martin Spiers has joined the real estate...
New £6.2m funding aims to reduce energy bills in Glasgow
GLASGOW City Council has accepted £6,212,342 in funding from the Scottish Government’s Energy Efficient Scotland programme.
The local authority said that the funding aims to upgrade...
Firm worked ‘around the clock’ to install steel bridge at new Scottish Borders station
A new footbridge has been installed over the East Coast Mainline, as part of Network Rail's £20 million Reston Station development.
Carried out by Bam...
Engineering specialist looks to double revenues in next two years
ROSYTH-based engineering specialist TDC Parsons Peebles has announced it is celebrating a 'strong' performance, a year after being acquired by Aberdeen-headquartered TDC Group.
The...
Calls for ‘immediate’ temporary worker route amidst labour shortages
THE Scottish Government has called on the UK Government to 'immediately' introduce a new temporary worker route to address labour shortages.
It comes as part...
Plans to make Edinburgh climate resilient receive ‘overwhelming’ support
PLANS to transform Edinburgh into a net zero, climate resilient city have received 'overwhelming support', the capital's council has revealed.
It comes following draft plans...
Proposals to extend and refurbish Inverurie Town Hall lodged with planners
PLANS to refurbish Inverurie Town Hall and add an extension to provide office accommodation have been lodged by Aberdeenshire Council.
The development would involve refurbishing...
Galliford Try appoints first sustainability director
GALLIFORD Try has appointed Phil Tompkins to the new role of director of risk & sustainability.
The contractor revealed he will be tasked with leading...
Hebridean Housing Partnership secures £25m funding package
HEBRIDEAN Housing Partnership (HHP) has landed a new £25 million funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland to support its operations in some of...
Ochilview Developments debuts new visuals ahead of property awards
FALKIRK-based Ochilview Developments has worked with local firm, Vass Media, to produce new video drone material to celebrate its shortlistings in a major property...
New £25m Covid scheme to help improve businesses’ ventilation
BUSINESS premises will be able to access a £25 million funding package to improve ventilation under a new Scottish Government initiative.
It comes in a...
BAM becomes founding member of ‘innovative’ Social Partnerships Portal
BAM has become a founding member of a new online tool which will aim to bring social suppliers and contractors together.
The new Social Partnership...
SELECT launches campaign ahead of new heat and smoke alarm regulations
SELECT has launched a new public safety campaign to help raise awareness of impending heat and smoke alarm regulations.
Set to be introduced across Scotland...
Stewart Milne Group welcomes new apprentices
STEWART Milne Group has welcomed eight new apprentices as part of its latest intake of construction workers.
The new trainees join an existing team of...
Building consultancy division of DM Hall intends to double in size
DM Hall is planning on doubling the headcount of its specialised building consultancy division over the next three years to accommodate 'constantly' growing demand.
Under...
Plans approved for apartments ‘primarily aimed at’ Glasgow’s LGBT community
PLANNING permission has been secured for the build of new apartments in Glasgow 'primarily aimed at' the LGBT community.
The blueprint, by Big Top Productions,...
New district park opens in Winchburgh
OVER 100 Winchburgh schoolchildren have gathered to plant bulbs in celebration of the opening of Scotland's largest new park.
It comes as part of the...
