Is the construction sector ready for AI?
By Mark Macaulay, construction partner at Dentons in Glasgow
Artificial intelligence (AI), from generative AI to robotics, has the potential to transform many aspects of...
Plans launched for Penicuik High School redevelopment
PLANS have been submitted to Midlothian Council for the redevelopment of Penicuik High School.
The plans, by Holmes Miller, include the re-use and retrofit of the...
Building surveying and fire engineering specialist makes Glasgow city centre switch
BUILDING consultancy specialist Diamond & Co. has relocated from Cumbernauld to a new office space in Glasgow's West George Street.
The company said the move...
New figures highlight Network Rail’s backing of SMEs
FIGURES released today have underlined Network Rail's support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with approximately 3,000 SMEs benefitting from £1.29 billion worth of...
Aberdeenshire Council marks raft of housing development completions
FIVE Aberdeenshire Council housing developments have been completed in Fraserburgh and Huntly.
The properties, which are a mix of refurbished accommodation and new-build homes, were...
Dundee charity’s family support centre set for ambitious revamp
A Dundee charity that supports children and young people with disabilities and additional needs is embarking on an ambitious refurbishment of its family support...
New digital mapping tool aims to improve urban planning
A new digital mapping tool has been launched with the aim of improving city planning in deprived areas in cities in low and middle-income countries.
The...
School kids create bird boxes as part of housebuilder’s sustainability challenge
PRIMARY 7 children at Dargavel Primary School have been busy painting and decorating bird boxes as part of a sustainability challenge set by Taylor...
Center Parcs unveils £350-400m plans for first Scottish resort
CENTER Parcs has unveiled £350-400 million plans for the creation of its first holiday village in Scotland amidst 'significant' demand for domestic short breaks.
A...
Research shows signs of stabilisation in key construction mineral markets
NEW research from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has revealed signs of 'stabilisation' in sales across Britain’s construction materials markets.
The survey covered five product...
SSEN to run trials of new net-zero solutions
SSEN Distribution is taking 'bold' action to reduce its emissions by running trials of new net-zero solutions to replace the current fleet of fossil-fuelled...
Work on £5m project to revamp Glenrothes park set to enter ‘important’ phase
A £5 million project to revamp Glenrothes' Riverside Park is entering an 'important' phase as work continues in the run-up to Christmas and beyond.
Funding...
Tilbury Douglas secures third North Lanarkshire Council project
TILBURY Douglas has been appointed to deliver its third project for North Lanarkshire Council in the form of the £4 million Pather scheme in...
Builders and homeowners tipped to benefit from new retrofit scheme
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has announced it has entered into a partnership with Digital Buildings which aims to provide streamlined access to...
Topping out ceremony marks progress at Haymarket student accommodation scheme
OGILVIE Construction has held a topping out ceremony to mark another milestone in the project to build new student accommodation at Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh.
With...
‘Landmark’ Edinburgh BTR development marks major milestone
DEVELOPER and operator PLATFORM_ has taken handover of the first phase of its flagship build-to-rent (BTR) development in Bonnington, Edinburgh.
Forward-funded by Heimstaden Bostad, and...
Plans approved for new Dundee Football Club training centre
DUNDEE Football Club Community Trust (DFCCT) has had plans approved for the build of a new football training centre and community hub at the...
Local furniture maker moves into newly-built unit at Levenmouth Business Park
A 25-year-old furniture maker from Levenmouth has taken a significant step in growing his business by becoming one of the first tenants to move...
Bracewell Stirling Consulting appoints business development manager
ARCHITECTURAL firm Bracewell Stirling Consulting has announced the appointment of Stephen Lynas to the new role of business development manager.
He will support Bracewell Stirling's...
SSEN launch plans for ‘key’ component of £20 billion north of Scotland investment
SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application to Aberdeenshire Council for the build of Netherton Hub.
The strategic development, which will be located to the...
