Construction business outlines net zero strategy
HENRY Brothers has outlined its plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The construction firm revealed it aims to reduce total greenhouse gasses...
Bishopbriggs children’s charity receives funding boost from housebuilder
BISHOPBRIGGS-based Sunshine Wishes Children’s Charity (SWCC) has received a £1,500 funding boost from Cala Homes (West).
The charity was a recipient of the housebuilder’s Community...
Technology to protect water voles during Glasgow urban regeneration works
AN interactive web tool is set to protect water voles in Glasgow as part of a new push to safeguard wildlife habitats during urban...
Former coal road uncovered during works on proposed eco-therapy park in Fife
A road that was once used to carry coal between the former opencast mine at St Ninians near Kelty and Longannet power station in...
New RICS framework aims to improve building use and support flexible working shift
A new framework developed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has been tipped to improve building use and support more flexible work.
The...
SPA head of procurement achieves CIPS fellowship status
LESLEY Anderson, head of procurement for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), has achieved Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) fellowship status.
A fellowship is...
Legal firm agrees ten-year lease BAM TCP’s new Glasgow development
COMMERCIAL law firm Burness Paull has taken a ten-year lease at BAM TCP Atlantic Square Limited’s 2 Atlantic Square development in Glasgow city centre.
The...
Glasgow to be transformed into ‘thriving, climate resistant’ city in £10m project
SCIENTISTS are to begin work on a large-scale research programme that has been tipped to transform Glasgow into a 'thriving, climate resilient' city.
It will...
Homeowners encouraged to make their gardens wildlife-friendly
BARRATT Developments Scotland is encouraging the nation to get involved in bird conservation from their gardens as part of National Nestbox Week (14 -...
Housebuilder secures land for build of 312 homes in Edinburgh
AVANT Homes has acquired a 20-acre site at Edinburgh's Edmonstone Estate for the build of 312 new homes.
It comes as part of the wider...
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...
