Europe’s first smart canal connected to Glasgow housing development at COP26
EUROPE'S first smart canal has been connected to a housing development in north Glasgow at a COP26 event.
Sighthill becomes the first of five housing...
Scotland’s railway ‘on track’ to meet 2035 climate targets
SCOTLAND'S railway is on track to meet the Scottish Government's 2035 net zero target, ScotRail has said.
The rail organisation has reduced its carbon footprint...
Build of riverfront flats complete in Edinburgh
THE build of 49 new riverfront flats on the banks of the Water of Leith in Edinburgh has been completed.
The properties, in the Bonnington...
hub South West appoints new chief executive
MICHAEL Ross has been appointed as the new chief executive of hub South West, replacing Michael McBrearty who announced earlier this year that he...
BEAR Scotland boosts south east team with new appointments
BEAR Scotland has boosted its senior team with two 'key' appointments in its bridges team delivering the Scottish trunk road network management contract for...
Collaboration on west Edinburgh projects could aid country’s recovery
AN agreement to work more closely on strategically important west Edinburgh sites could boost Scotland's recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, a cohort of firms...
NHS Lanarkshire unveils plans for new net zero hospital
PLANS have been unveiled for the build of a new net zero hospital at Wester Moffat on the outskirts of Airdrie.
The new University Hospital...
Training minister launches green skills initiative with first hands-on construction workshop
A practical workshop of a 'pioneering' green skills programme has been hosted by Jamie Hepburn MSP at the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC).
Low Carbon...
Miller Homes announces ‘key’ land acquisitions across east of Scotland
MILLER Homes has secured the purchase of land at multiple locations across the east of Scotland, the housebuilder has announced.
The firm said that the...
Glasgow’s 200 Broomielaw to be fully electric from renewable sources
REAL estate investment firm AM Alpha has announced 200 Broomielaw is to be fully electric upon completion.
The 80,000 square foot of Grade A office...
Muir Homes appoints new commercial manager
FIFE-based Muir Homes has strengthened its team with the appointment of JP Kerr as commercial manager.
Mr Kerr joins the family-run housebuilder from a similar...
Comhairle secures £6.66m for ‘crucial’ bridge works
COMHAIRLE nan Eilean Siar has welcomed the award of £6.66 million from the Scottish Government towards works on six bridges in the Outer Hebrides.
The...
Housing association calls for support to progress builds in Glasgow’s east end
WELLHOUSE Housing Association (WHA) has called for support to progress plans to bring new housing to Glasgow's east end.
WHA said it is focused on...
Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University in line for major Middle-Eastern award
HERIOT-WATT University's month-long social media campaign to launch its new Dubai campus has been shortlisted for a major award.
The Public Relations and Communications Association...
CCG completes phase 1 of multi-million pound maintenance programme
CCG Asset Management has completed the first phase of a multi-million pound planned maintenance project on behalf of Whiteinch and Scotstoun Housing Association.
The planned...
New head for Barhale Scotland
CIVIL engineering and infrastructure specialist Barhale has announced the appointment of Lee Hollywood as the new lead for its Scottish operation.
Originally joining the firm...
Work begins on Midlothian Council’s first Passivhaus development
WORK is underway on a new build housing development in Dalkeith town centre. The Passivhaus project is the first of its kind for Midlothian...
David Narro Associates win Employee Owned Company of the Year Award
DAVID Narro Associates have revealed their delight at having won the Employee Owned Company of the Year Award at the WeDO Scotland Awards ceremony.
Held...
Students get ‘fantastic’ site visit after ‘difficult’ lockdown
STUDENTS at Fife College have helped lay the foundations for their future careers following a successful site visit.
They visited the former Tullis Russell paper...
Low carbon sculptures unveiled in Glasgow
A new sculpture made from reclaimed sheet steel is to stand outside the University of Strathclyde.
The 3.5 metre Hope Triptych has a low carbon, cement-free...