BAM Ritchies celebrates hat-trick of ground engineering accolades
BAM Ritchies is celebrating after winning three awards and being highly commended for another at the Ground Engineering awards 2021.
The top accolade won by...
Capital expenditure of £642m set for Shetland’s link to GB energy system
SSEN Transmission has welcomed the decision by OfGem in setting an allowance of £642 million of capital expenditure for the Shetland high voltage direct...
City of Edinburgh Council approves 2030 climate ready blueprint
A plan to ensure Edinburgh is a net zero, climate ready city by 2030 has been approved by the capital's council.
The 2030 Climate Strategy...
Stora Enso unveils new resource hub for architects and developers
STORA Enso has launched a new resource hub to support developers create more 'attractive, productive and sustainable' buildings.
The new hub includes fully interactive 3D...
Vacant Glasgow city centre building set for new lease of life
MOSAIC Architecture + Design has been granted planning permission and listed building consent for the redevelopment of 50 Bothwell Street in Glasgow city centre.
The...
Business to provide wellness support to help staff tackle festive challenges
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced plans to provide mental health support for its 150 staff during the Christmas break.
According to...
Works at Dundee’s Olympia Centre could see pools closed until late next year
A combination of works could see the swimming pools at Dundee's Olympia Centre closed until late next year, the city's council has said.
Dundee City...
Glasgow firm snaps up industrial estate and announces upgrade plans
GLASGOW-based Spectrum Properties has acquired the 30-year-old Lloyd Street Industrial Estate at Farme Cross Rutherglen in a deal worth around £3 million.
The move will...
Amey lands role on professional services framework with Transport Scotland
AMEY Consulting has been appointment to Transport Scotland’s professional services framework for the third consecutive time.
The four-year appointment sees Amey as one of five...
Public to have a say on proposed new Ratho residential development
PROPOSALS by Tarmac for a residential-led development on land including the former cement works to the west of Baird Road, Ratho, are set to...
Barhale secures £2.8m Clyde Gateway package of works
BARHALE Scotland has been awarded a £2.8 million contract by Clyde Gateway Developments Limited to carry out remedial works to an unstable section of...
Transport Scotland confirms plans to relocate HQ to support sustainability goals
TRANSPORT Scotland is poised to relocate its headquarters to HFD Group’s 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow.
The move has been tipped to support the transport...
Students tasked with using timber to design sustainable community centre
BUILT environment students and recent graduates have been challenged to design a community centre that is 'truly sustainable'.
Trade membership body Timber Development UK is...
Over £17m of works to be undertaken on Scotland’s railway over Christmas
SCOTLAND'S railway is to undergo over £17 million worth of works during the festive period, Network Rail has announced.
Engineers will be relaying track, renewing...
Paisley bridge reopens after closure spanning two decades
A footbridge over the White Cart River has reopened to the public following its closure more than 25 years ago.
The Paisley crossing will soon...
BDP earns conservation award for Ayr Grammar project
ARCHITECTURAL practice BDP has won a conservation accolade at this year’s GIA Awards for its Ayr Grammar Campus project.
The project also received a commendation...
Building services contractor appoints estimating director
ARC-Tech (Scotland) has appointed Stuart Pattison as estimating director.
The Glasgow-based building services contractor revealed that Stuart first joined the firm as senior electrical estimator...
Universal method of reporting carbon in buildings could be ‘starting pistol’ in net zero...
AN international coalition of construction specialists has published a universal standard for reporting carbon dioxide emissions used in the building and lifecycle of structures.
The...
Housebuilder to launch new Gullane development
CALA Homes (East) is preparing to launch its latest collection of homes in Gullane, Saltcoats Grange, in January 2022.
The housebuilder revealed this will include...
Four Glasgow high-rises could be demolished in major regeneration plans
A consultation has been launched on plans to demolish four high-rise flats in Maryhill to make way for 'one of Scotland's biggest regeneration projects...
