Midlothian Council eyes Amsterdam-style heat network as deal signed with Swedish firm
MIDLOTHIAN Council has partnered with Swedish state owned firm, Vattenfall, to launch a new energy services company (ESCo).
The local authority said that the initiative...
Dalkeith site team prepares warm welcome for Tour of Britain cyclists
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara has expressed excitement at the fact the gruelling Tour of Britain cycle race will pass through its Eskbank Gardens development in Dalkeith...
CITB to pay apprenticeship grants in advance
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it is making available advanced payment of apprenticeship attendance grants for second and third year apprentices
Shortlist unveiled for NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2023
THE shortlist has been announced for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2023, with 24 projects making the cut across eight roofing and cladding categories.
The awards...
Saltcoats flats to be refurbished to house Ukrainian refugees
FLATS previously earmarked for demolition in Saltcoats are to be refurbished to be used on an interim basis by people who have fled the...
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...
New technical videos offer “immediate value” to electrical practitioners
SELECT has announced the launch of a new series of technical videos for the electrotechnical trade in Scotland.
Building on the organisation's Toolbox Talks initiative, the...
Window of opportunity for Elgin nursery kids
SPRINGFIELD Properties has taken inspiration from classic TV show Play School by installing colourful viewing windows to allow local children to watch the construction process unfold at its Hanover Housing...
BAM appointed for Perth City Hall renovation
hub East Central Scotland has appointed BAM Construction for the redevelopment of Perth City Hall on behalf of Perth & Kinross Council.
The building, which...
Thousands of Edinburgh homes to receive ‘transformational’ energy efficiency upgrades
THE City of Edinburgh Council has announced it is to improve the energy efficiency of more than 1,000 homes in the capital this coming...
Scotland’s railway on track for £16m upgrade over Christmas
SCOTLAND'S railway is to benefit from more than £16 million of investment over Christmas and New Year, Network Rail has announced.
The investment will see...
Graham + Sibbald expands architecture team with double hire
PROPERTY agency and multi-disciplinary consultancy Graham + Sibbald has appointed a new director and associate across its Manchester and Glasgow offices.
Carole Latham has joined...
RMD Kwikform steps up focus on mental health
RMD Kwikform has revealed it is supporting World Mental Health Day on 10th October by ensuring all employees have equal access to mental health...
Contractor lands £35m worth of Edinburgh student accommodation contracts
GRAHAM has announced it has been chosen to deliver two major student accommodation projects in Edinburgh with a combined value of almost £35 million...
New Cumbernauld centre mixes business with pleasure
A new Community Enterprise Centre in Cumbernauld, which will be used for both business and leisure purposes, has been delivered to North Lanarkshire Council and...
Hotel milestone for timber engineering firm
ROBERTSON Timber Engineering has been awarded a contract to to build what will be its 6,000th hotel room in the space of two years.
The firm, which...
Ground investigation to inform future access to Aberdeen South Harbour
CONCEPT Engineering Consultants have been contracted by Aberdeen City Council to carry out ground investigation work along Coast Road and Harness Road.
The work will...
UK Culture Secretary hails “truly transformational” Dundee regeneration
The £1 billion regeneration of Dundee’s waterfront has been called “truly transformational” by the UK Culture Secretary.
Karen Bradley made the comment during her recent...
Construction underway of new Shawfair leisure development
CONSTRUCTION work has started on the delivery of the David Lloyd Edinburgh Shawfair leisure development, with the club set to open next summer.
Located in...
Lidl eyes build of new Scottish stores
LIDL has unveiled a wish list of locations for potential new stores in Scotland - from Dundee to Bonnyrigg and Aberdeen to St Andrews.
The...
