Industry is in a strong place to make case for change
THE heightened profile of the construction industry during the pandemic has left the sector in a strengthened position to make the case for change,...
UK Green Building Council launches Scottish branch at COP26
THE UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched a Scottish branch which will focus on 'progressive' policy in response to the country's 2045 net...
New BT facility to study animal-inspired excavation techniques
BT has said it aims to put the UK at the forefront of a 'new era' of robotic development for telecoms and civil engineering.
It...
Letters to WW1 soldiers discovered during Stirling Station works
LETTERS and postcards dating back to the First World War have been uncovered during works to renew the roof of Stirling Station.
The Network Rail...
Housebuilder trials new virtual viewing app at Glasgow sites during COP26
CALA Homes (West) has accelerated the introduction of virtual viewing technology to combat potential disruption around its Glasgow developments during the COP26 climate summit.
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Passivhaus development in Glasgow’s east end begins to take shape
A new Glasgow east end project, hailed as one of the city's most energy efficient, is starting to take shape.
Springfield Cross, located in Dalmarnock,...
Historic Glasgow office building sold to Middle Eastern investor in multi-million-pound deal
GLASGOW'S West Regent Street home to architecture practice Keppie Design has been sold to a Middle Eastern investment group.
International Investment Gate (IIG) has acquired...
Research highlights SME frustration with public sector procurement process
A new study has revealed that a significant number of British SMEs believe the parameters set out in public sector tenders are actively discouraging...
New biomimetic design courses to ‘derive inspiration from nature’
THE Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is developing a series of academic courses and collaborative research practice in partnership with the Eden Project and...
Council hails ‘win win’ project as Fife ‘eyesore’ to be tackled
THE landscape around villages in West Fife are set to 'significantly' improve following the striking of a unique deal, Fife Council has announced.
The local...
Edinburgh’s A-listed Victoria Swing Bridge to be fully repaired
FORTH Ports is to proceed with the full repair of the category-A listed Victoria Swing Bridge at the Port of Leith.
It comes after the...
CALA welcomes shadow transport minister to Jackton development
CALA Homes' delivery of affordable homes in Jackton has been praised by a senior politician.
Graham Simpson MSP, Scottish Conservative shadow transport minister and convenor...
Business space opportunities open at East Lothian new town development
PLANS for the next phase in the multi-million-pound regeneration of a former open cast mine in East Lothian have been unveiled.
The site will see...
Deer leaps to offer safe passage for animal on Highland rail line
NETWORK Rail has completed the installation of 15 deer leaps along the railway boundary on the line between Kinbrace and Forsinard in the Highlands.
Deer...
Smart Hub Lanarkshire opens its doors for in-person visits
A state-of-the-art centre which promises to help manufacturing SMEs to grow and prepare for the future has opened its doors for in-person events.
Jamie Hepburn,...
hub West Scotland launches fourth annual Winter Warmer Appeal with PEEK
HUB West Scotland has launched its fourth Winter Warmer Appeal alongside charity partner PEEK (Possibilities for Each and Every Kid).
It comes as figures show...
Former Glasgow Job Centre to be converted into flats
PLANS to convert a former Department of Work and Pensions Job Centre building in Bridgeton into 49 new homes have been given the go...
Global manifesto launches urging increased use of timber in construction
A global wood manifesto has launched making the case to decision makers for a 'much greater' use of timber in construction and renovation.
Edinburgh-based trade...
Fife set for build of 1,200 new affordable homes by 2024
PLANS to build 1,200 new homes across Fife by 2024 have been agreed by councillors.
The blueprint will be delivered in partnership with the Fife...
Bellway Homes secures 14.9-acre Dargavel site
BELLWAY Homes Ltd has acquired a second parcel of land in Dargavel for the build of 172 new homes.
The housebuilder has secured 14.9 acres...
