Scotland and the Basque Country announce five year wave energy partnership
SCOTLAND and the Basque Country have announced a new five-year collaborative programme which will channel €20m into the most promising wave energy concepts.
The EuropeWave initiative...
Dennistoun set for temporary works to allow for safe active travel amidst pandemic
GLASGOW City Council is to create 'people-friendly' streets in Dennistoun as part of its efforts to encourage safe active travel amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
The...
Gourock commercial property specialist expands into residential letting sector
GOUROCK-based commercial property firm Bowman Rebecchi is expanding into the residential letting sector with Glasgow-headquartered agency, Newton Letting.
Bowman Rebecchi Letting, operated by Andrew Bowman...
University of Strathclyde to create ‘inspirational’ city centre space
GLASGOW City Council has given planning approval for the creation of an 'inspirational' city centre space at the University of Strathclyde's campus in the...
Green light for 132 new homes in Ratho Station
HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has secured a Resolution to Grant detailed planning permission to construct 132 new homes at West Mains in Ratho...
Communities to build affordable homes after purchasing former high school
TWO Moray communities have taken a huge step towards their ambition of community-owned housing following the purchase of a former secondary school.
The Tomintoul and...
Harry Potter films prompts one of three newly completed projects in Highlands
THREE tourism infrastructure projects in the Highlands have been completed, the area's local authority has confirmed
Work on the slipways at Cromarty and Nigg, additional...
Stirling Council announces plans to build more than 1,400 homes by 2026
STIRLING Council has outlined ambitious plans to deliver affordable homes across the constituency.
The strategic housing investment plan (SHIP) 2021/22 to 2025/26 sets out the...
CITB announces plans to expand apprenticeship support to all levy-registered employers
THE CITB has confirmed that all levy-registered construction employers will be eligible to benefit from an expanded apprenticeships support service.
The organisation currently offers employer...
Funding secured for Tradeston waterfront project
FUNDING has been secured for the delivery of improvement works to Glasgow's Tradeston Bridge.
Glasgow City Council will contribute £1.2 million towards the works while...
Edinburgh start-up secures more funding to develop risk management tool for construction of buildings
AN Edinburgh start-up has landed an additional Innovate UK grant to continue its development of an AI-driven bio-safety assessment tool for the construction of...
Work begins on new affordable homes in Galashiels
HART Builders has started work on site at the 69-home Coopersknowe development in Galashiels for Eildon Housing Association.
Affordable homes are being constructed at the site,...
Borders architect leaves practice to further develop dementia-friendly technology
A director of a Borders-based architectural practice is stepping down after 21 years to continue the development of a technology created to improve the...
Ogilvie Construction starts work on Scottish Prison Service project
OGILVIE Construction has started work on new community custody units (CCU) in Dundee and Glasgow.
The work is on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service...
Clyde Gateway completes £3.2m sale of industrial unit
CLYDE Gateway has completed the sale of an industrial investment at its Clyde Gateway East business park. The 28,000 square foot unit was built...
Robertson unveils its 2030 Responsible Business Strategy
ROBERTSON has launched its 2030 Responsible Business Strategy.
The contractor said it has positioned its strategy around three key themes; Our People; Our Partners and Our...
£200,000 hub building tipped to help build community spirit
A 'Scandi-inspired' hub has been created within a new development in West Lothian to benefit local residents.
Developer Dundas Estates has completed the £200,000 community building covering...
Contractor appointed for ‘landmark’ Edinburgh project
THE City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed that work is underway to design around 150 new affordable homes at the former Silverlea care home...
Online hub Club participants enjoy skills and productivity sessions
HUB South West has held its final online event of 2020, featuring almost 60 Zoom-based participants from companies in construction and related sectors based in...
East Kilbride development to welcome 67 new affordable homes
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has confirmed that it has reached agreement with South Lanarkshire Council to build 67 affordable homes for social rent at...
