Greenock’s traditional high street to undergo £4.5m redevelopment
GREENOCK'S traditional high street is to undergo a £4.5 million redevelopment in a bid to make it more attractive and accessible for shoppers and...
New app aims to help construction firms achieve sales goals
A specialist training company is to launch a new business development app in a bid to help construction firms achieve their sales goal.
The move...
Planning fees to rise to provide councils with ‘much needed’ additional resources
THE Scottish Government has announced that planning fees are to rise from April 1 in order to provide 'much needed' additional resources to local...
Moray aims for targeted approach in £300m school scheme
A series of drop-in sessions are to take place in Moray, as the area's council looks to ensure its £300 million learning estate strategy...
Nottinghamshire firm to manufacture ‘high quality’ living units for Scottish RAF base
CALEDONIAN has commenced the manufacture of 319 single living accommodation units for the expansion of RAF Lossiemouth.
The Nottinghamshire-based firm is working in partnership with...
Accountancy firm warns construction sector of ‘perfect storm’ of economic challenges
A chartered accountancy firm has warned the construction sector of a 'perfect storm' of economic challenges putting pressure on their cashflow.
Mark Mulholland, of Wylie...
Consultation opens on future design of Glasgow’s George Square
A four-week public engagement process on the future design of Glasgow's George Square and surrounding avenues is to begin.
John McAslan + Partners has been...
Work to get underway on ‘key’ junction on Edinburgh to Dundee line
NETWORK Rail is to invest £4 million to renew a 'key' junction on the line between Edinburgh and Dundee.
It will see 'major' upgrade works...
Prisoners to be offered construction apprenticeships
PRISONERS are set to be able to apply for apprenticeship opportunities in vital industries such as construction and hospitality under a UK Government law...
Diamond & Company targets UK expansion after acquiring fire engineering consultancy
CHARTERED building surveyors, Diamond & Company (Scotland), has completed the acquisition of fire engineering consultancy S. Brooker & Associates.
The new business will be known...
New lease of life for historic Gorbals building
URBAN Union has opened a new community space featuring a gallery and exhibition area at the historic 166 Gorbals Street building in Glasgow.
Built in...
Scots teenager ‘can’t stop smiling’ after landing civil engineering apprenticeship
A Scottish teenager is celebrating after landing his 'dream' job with AC Land Regeneration, a division of Advance Construction Scotland.
Former Dumbarton Academy pupil Caiden...
Housebuilder makes senior hire as part of plans to ‘redefine’ home buying process
A Livingston-based housebuilder has revealed how it is putting customer experience and sustainability 'at the forefront' of its business after creating a new role...
Winchburgh Developments appoints new engineering manager
WINCHBURGH Developments Ltd (WDL), which is leading the expansion of the West Lothian mining village, has appointed Drew McAllister as engineering manager.
When complete, the...
Work begins on £20m housing development in Wallyford
CRUDEN has announced that work is underway on a new £20 million housing development in East Lothian.
Situated in Wallyford, on the outskirts of Musselburgh...
Scottish surveyors report rise in demand from prospective home buyers
NEW research has revealed that surveyors in Scotland reported an increase in the number of potential new home buyers in January.
A net balance of...
Groundbreaking ceremony held at site of £180m Dunfermline Learning Campus site
A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place at the site of the build of the new £180 million Dunfermline Learning Campus.
Although enabling works led by...
Three-year AIMCH project outcomes to be highlighted at construction exhibition
ADVANCED Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH), a project aimed at transforming housebuilding, will issue a call to the industry to 'mainstream'...
Heriot-Watt University project looks to decarbonise cement industry
A 'ground-breaking' project led by Heriot-Watt University aims to accelerate efforts in decarbonising the energy-intensive cement industry.
Work will focus on the four 'key' areas...
‘Quirky and innovative’ bakery to occupy redeveloped space in Inverness’ Victorian Market
A multi-award-winning Muir of Ord bakery has been announced as the anchor tenant for the new market hall development at Inverness' Victorian Market.
First opened...
