Firm helps Glasgow school protect new ducklings from foxes
PORTAKABIN (Scotland) has built a raised duck house for Stepps Primary School after pupils sent a letter to the firm.
The firm is currently part...
Scottish university to trial running broadband through live Yorkshire water pipes
THE University of Strathclyde is to trial running broadband through water pipes in South Yorkshire in a bid to get better internet access to...
SFT to outline net zero infrastructure goals in business plan
THE Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) is today (April 11) publishing its Business Plan for 2022/23, which the organisation revealed focuses on improving the economic,...
UK construction activity hits ‘record’ levels in March but outlook is more challenging
NEW research has shown that later stage UK construction activity hit 'record' levels in March, but a drop in planning applications could result in...
Paisley training centre plans designed to address construction skills shortages
JR Training Services has revealed plans to build a new training facility in Paisley to help tackle construction industry skills shortages.
Plans for the purpose-built...
BDO confirmed as latest occupier of Atlantic Square development
BDO LLP has been announced as the latest occupier at BAM TCP Atlantic Square Limited’s 2 Atlantic Square, located in Glasgow’s International Financial Services...
‘Groundbreaking’ Newton Mearns pilot tests new technology to help deliver sustainable homes
NEW technology tipped to enable communities to become 'significantly' more sustainable is being used for the first time in the UK.
Housebuilder Cala Homes is...
New £30m investment to focus on innovation in the construction of highways
THE UK Government has announced its intention to take a 'particular focus' on the construction, maintenance and running of highways as part of a...
Latest contract builds on Akela’s English expansion plans
AKELA Ground Engineering (GE), part of Glasgow-headquartered Akela Group, has announced it has secured a further contract in the north of England.
The latest project,...
Fife firm completes fit-out project at £14m West Lothian primary school
DUNFERMLINE-based Deanestor has divulged details of its work to provide bespoke furniture and fit-out services for the new £14 million Calderwood Primary School in...
Top Scottish projects in the frame for RICS Awards
SOME of Scotland's most impressive recent building projects have been shortlisted for the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Awards 2022.
Winners of the regional...
Kilmarnock to benefit from 291 new homes following land deal
STRATEGIC landowner Lands Improvement, owned by Telereal Trillium, has concluded the sale of residential development land in Kilmarnock to Bellway Homes Scotland for the...
Plans unveiled for first step in ‘transformation’ of Edinburgh city centre
FINAL designs for the 'flagship' Meadows to George Street scheme have been published by the City of Edinburgh Council.
The project will see an 'overhaul'...
Funding gap plugged for ‘critical’ £24.6m Govan project
A funding package has been secured for the redevelopment of a site on the banks of the River Clyde in Govan.
It comes after Glasgow...
Residential-led district planned for 15.5-acre Edinburgh Gateway site
OSBORNE+Co and build-to-rent operator Moda Living have together acquired a 15.5-acre site in Edinburgh to create a new residential-led district.
The joint venture will, subject...
Advance Construction Group unveils new division
THE Advance Construction Group has launched a new division called WRS Structures Ltd, which will deliver reinforced concrete frames and structured steel buildings, as...
Trade body warns that rise in construction output ‘masks falling optimism’ within sector
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that the highest rise in UK construction output since August 2021 'masks' falling optimism.
The trade body...
Network Rail to construct new pond as part of major A9 project
A new pond is to be constructed as part of advance works on the project to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy.
Network Rail...
Tenders invited for South Lanarkshire project after winning firm withdraws bid
TENDERS are to be invited for a South Lanarkshire Council project to replace Clyde Bridge in Clydesdale.
A contract had already been awarded for the...
Borders restoration project celebrates double award success
A community trust restoration and refurbishment project that breathed new life into a Borders railway station building, is celebrating two award wins.
The design of...
