New cement could solve UK’s supply chain crisis
BRITAIN'S construction industry could be 'shaken to its foundations' unless a new, environmentally cement can be produced, an academic has warned.
Dr Moray Newlands, of...
Fife set to welcome three new council housing developments
THREE new council housing developments have been approved in Fife, with work anticipated to get underway this summer.
The three developments at New Flockhouse, Lochore;...
Inverness mill showcased in BBC TV series
THE West Fraser Inverness plant has featured in Michael Portillo’s Great Coastal Railway Journey BBC TV series, where the processes of wood panel production...
Highland Council ‘very close’ to full compliance with new fire alarm legislation
THE Highland Council has said it is 'very close' to full compliance with Scotland's new fire safety legislation.
All homes in Scotland are now required...
Aberdeen City Council to agree to sales of two former school sites
OFFERS for the sale of two former school sites in Aberdeen are to be accepted, the city's local authority has confirmed.
Aberdeen City Council's city...
Monitoring system to warn of earth movement on Scotland’s railway
A monitoring system which provides early warning of earth movement is to be trialled across Scotland's railway.
Network Rail has installed surfaced mounted tilt meters...
Scotland’s ‘most ambitious’ Passivhaus programme underway in Midlothian
THE build of 182 properties in Midlothian has been described as the 'most ambitious' Passivhaus affordable housing programme in Scotland by the area's council.
The...
Eight construction-related businesses sign-up for latest Build Ayrshire programme
THE second online Build Ayrshire programme, which helps local construction businesses win new work from Tier 1 contractors, is underway.
Eight companies will take part...
Ex-Navy engineer launches boiler repair business
A former Royal Navy helicopter engineer has launched a new boiler repair business in Edinburgh.
Andrew Lamond, who spent four years based at Royal Naval...
Invitation to tender for Highland project ‘attracts global interest’
HYDRO construction specialists have been invited to submit tenders for the build of SSE Renewable's proposed pumped hydro scheme at Coire Glas.
It would be...
Minister for children and young people visits £50m Maybole Community Campus build
SCOTLAND'S minister for children and young people has visited the construction site of the Maybole Community Campus.
Clare Haughey MSP was given a tour of...
New report claims majority of tradespeople forced to delay projects
NINE in 10 (87%) tradespeople are being forced to delay projects due to the ongoing supplies shortage, a new report has revealed.
The findings come...
Trade body highlights role of small, local builders in meeting ‘levelling up’ ambitions
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has highlighted the role local builders will play in helping to 'level up' Britain, in response to the...
Glasgow Airport unveils plans to build 30-acre solar farm
GLASGOW Airport has launched plans to build what it says will be the largest solar farm at a Scottish airport.
It comes as part of...
Build of ‘architecturally striking’ school in East Kilbride moves step closer
THE build of a new primary school in East Kilbride has moved a step closer following the approval of the full business case by...
Proposed cycle network covering entirety of Glasgow could generate £1.8 billion
PROPOSALS for the creation of a network of cycle lanes and footpaths covering the entirety of Glasgow could generate £1.843 billion for the city,...
Network Rail launch revised Forth Bridge Experience plans
NETWORK Rail has submitted a planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council for revised proposals to install a bridge walk and visitor hub...
Plans to transform former hotel into school showcased at event
BRIDGE of Allan locals were treated to Chinese New Year celebrations as part of an event to showcase an ongoing project at the town's...
New appointment for Burnhouse Engineering to boost recent expansion
BURNHOUSE Engineering has announced it has expanded its team to manage new contracts following its relocation to new premises.
The Beith-based firm has appointed Thomas...
Dandara receives quality recognition award for Midlothian builds
DANDARA has received official quality approval from Premier Guarantee for its Shawfair and Eskbank Gardens developments in Midlothian.
Both developments received a quality recognition award...
