Work begins on £3.4m project at Cockenzie medical practice
CONSTRUCTION work has commenced on a refurbishment and extension of The Harbours Medical Practice in the East Lothian village of Cockenzie.
The £3.4 million project...
New museum opens at Glasgow Central Station
GLASGOW School of Art students have helped create a new museum at Glasgow Central which details the work undertaken at the station over the...
DM Hall appoints new head of architectural services
DM Hall has appointed Calum Allmond to the role of head of architectural services.
Based in Dunfermline, he will manage a three-strong team with a...
Council hails ‘remarkable’ progress on £22.3m Helensburgh leisure centre build
HELENSBURGH'S new £22.3 million leisure centre is on track to open in 2022, Argyll and Bute Council has confirmed.
Heron Bros began work on the...
Scotland’s first planning consultancy for airport safety zones takes off
AN aviation specialist has set up Scotland’s first planning consultancy for airport safety zones.
Nyree Millar-Bell spent years working as a senior manager with Edinburgh...
Bridge entry earns Scottish engineer recognition in global competition
A Scottish engineer has won bronze in an an international competition for her video tour highlighting the construction and design of some of Scotland’s...
HS2 expected to require 26,500 construction workers at peak
A University of Dundee spinout has published a report which forecasts the labour and skills requirements for the HS2 project.
Whole Life Consultants Limited (WLC...
Prince Charles visits repaired Aberdeenshire bridge
PRINCE Charles has visited Cambus O'May suspension bridge to see the 'significant' repairs which have been undertaken on the 20th century crossing.
The project, led...
Van purchase points the way to an electric future for Springfield
SPRINGFIELD Properties has introduced its first electric van into the fleet as part of the company's bid to reduce its carbon footprint.
The van, which...
‘Mole’ brought on board for tunnelling project in Highlands
NETWORK Rail has tunnelled 33 metres under the Lynebeg railway as part of advance works for the A9 dualling between Tomatin to Moy.
It comes...
Construction SMEs urged to collaborate and diversify to tackle growing challenges
CONSTRUCTION SMEs have been advised to tackle the dual challenge of rising prices and skills shortages with 'collaboration, diversification, innovation and incentivisation'.
That's the call...
Deal between SNP and Scottish Greens to see new ministers appointed
THE cooperation agreement between the SNP and Scottish Greens is to see two new ministers appointed.
Patrick Harvie, co-leader of the Scottish Greens, will become...
Housing developer warns over potential cost inflations
A housing developer is urging homebuyers to purchase homes now to beat inflation following a surge in housing prices throughout Scotland.
Across the country...
Build of new train station in Scottish Borders progressing
PROGRESS is being made on the £20 million project to create a new train station in Reston, Network Rail has confirmed.
The plans for the...
Edinburgh glamping specialist confirms English expansion
AN Edinburgh-based glamping site design consultancy has announced plans to open its first office in England as part of the firm's expansion plans.
Glampitect said...
Multi-utilities work underway at Govan regeneration development
ARC-Tech MU has announced it has started work at the £17 million Water Row regeneration development in Govan, Glasgow.
The project comprises 92 affordable homes...
Eastwood Leisure Centre and theatre plans submitted
A planning application has been submitted for a new Eastwood Leisure Centre and theatre.
The proposal is to create a new facility within Eastwood Park...
Housebuilder helps support Scottish Huntington’s Association
BARRATT Developments North Scotland has announced a £1,000 donation to Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA) through its community fund initiative.
Huntington’s disease is a hereditary neurological...
Good sports: builder supports East Dunbartonshire group with welcome donation
KIRKINTILLOCH-based charity The Sporting Aces has secured a welcome funding boost from housebuilder CALA Homes (West).
The organisation, which offers sport and social activities to...
SELECT MD tells radio listenders of cash retentions issues
SELECT MD Alan Wilson has told a UK-wide radio audience that cash retentions 'disproportionately penalise small businesses' in the construction industry.
Speaking on the Thomas...
