New report highlights Robertson Group’s contribution to economy
ROBERTSON Group has announced that an academic research centre has found that the company's spending over the past three years has supported over £1.8...
M&E specialist goes for top marks in education projects
M&E contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has revealed its role in the latest phase of Inverclyde Council’s educational improvement programme.
The firm undertook works on behalf of...
Students showcase how urban village could be created in Aberdeen
ARCHITECTURE students at Robert Gordon University have showcased how an urban village could be created in the historic heart of Aberdeen.
It forms part of...
Height of Scotland’s ‘most bashed’ bridge to be increased
WORK to replace the bridge deck on Scotland's most frequently struck bridge is to get underway.
The Network Rail and North Lanarkshire Council project will...
New £1.1m catch-pit constructed at landslip-hit A83
WORK is complete on the creation of a new £1.1 million catch-pit at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful.
BEAR Scotland, who carried out the...
Research shows construction equipment sales remain ‘strong’ in the UK
SALES of construction equipment in the UK remained 'strong' in July at 31% above the levels seen in the same month last year, new...
Digital platform provides ‘record’ level of tenant engagement
KINGDOM Housing Association has revealed how a digital tenant engagement platform is helping customers play a greater role in the development of landlord services.
The...
Mitsubishi acquires University of Strathclyde spin-out
A Glasgow renewable technology firm has vowed to take its work to the 'next level' after being acquired by Mitsubishi.
University of Strathclyde spin-out, Smarter...
Accommodation design causes Covid-19 concern amongst students
UNIVERSITY students have fears that their accommodation could be better designed to minimise the risk of Covid-19 transmission, new research has found.
The survey of...
Introduction of post-Brexit product safety labelling mark delayed
THE introduction of Britain's new post-Brexit product safety labelling mark has been delayed for a year, the UK Government has announced.
The UK Conformity Assessed...
Housebuilder hails success of Glasgow west end development
BELLWAY Homes has celebrated the fact the Dorchester 183 development in Glasgow's west end is in contention for a national award.
The development of one,...
Body heat of clubbers to help power Glasgow nightclub
A Glasgow nightclub has unveiled an innovative new system which will help power the venue using heat captured from clubbers.
SWG3 will launch its new...
Plans served up for £1.8m Inverclyde tennis centre
PLANS have been launched for the build of a £1.8 million indoor tennis centre on disused land at Greenock's Rankin Park.
The Inverclyde Council proposals...
New Scottish facility aims to be ‘international beacon’ in medicines manufacturing
THE build of a new medicines manufacturing innovation centre will solve 'major' challenges in the pharmaceutical industry, the University of Strathclyde has said.
Being constructed...
Letting deal a ‘real shot in the arm’ for Motherwell Shopping Centre
DM Hall has announced it has concluded a letting of an additional 11,300 square feet to B&M Retail in Motherwell.
Acting on behalf of Signal,...
Silver status for Ayrshire timber frame kit specialist
DC Timber Systems has achieved silver status accreditation by the Structural Timber Association (STA), through its STA Assure scheme.
The move marks the first award...
New technology to be used as SEPA targets resilience to flooding and climate change
INNOVATIVE mapping technology is to be used to mitigate the risk of flooding in Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has announced.
It comes...
HFD and Virgin Money Foundation provide Glasgow community groups with funding grants
ELEVEN community groups are to receive funding grants of up to £30,000 through the Glasgow Community Anchors’ Fund – a partnership between the HFD...
Scotland urged to ‘seize opportunity’ to offset challenges around timber supply
FORESTRY and Land Scotland (FLS) has revealed that the UK as a whole is 'far too vulnerable' to fluctuations in the global timber market,...
Trio of contractors successful in £2 billion SCAPE Scotland construction framework
KIER, Morgan Sindall and McLaughlin & Harvey have been appointed by SCAPE Scotland as the three contractors that will help deliver up to £2...
