‘Hugely complex’ engineering project to reinstate mountain railway gets underway
BALFOUR Beatty has carried out preparatory works ahead of the £16 million project to reinstate the Cairngorm funicular railway.
Funded by the Scottish Government and...
Offshore wind farm bomb detonations ‘completely nuts’
A new campaign has been launched in an attempt to stop offshore wind farm developers from clearing unexploded bombs through detonation.
The Stop Sea Blasts...
Sunshine Enterprises buys Turner’s OCTO system scaffolding production and sales arm
SUNSHINE Enterprises has bought the production and sales arm of OCTO system scaffolding from Turner Access and is now trading OCTO in the UK via StepUp...
North Ayrshire Council to invest millions into housing stock
NORTH Ayrshire Council has announced it is to invest millions of pounds into improving homes for its residents.
The local authority said that the plans...
Arc-Tech to deliver M&E works at luxury Stirling care home
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has landed a contract at a new luxury care home in Stirling.
Livilands Luxury Suites Care Facility will provide 50...
Ancient cathedral holding remains of William Wallace undergoes £1.8m restoration
A 6th century cathedral church which is believed to hold part of the remains of William Wallace is undergoing a major conservation and restoration...
Housebuilder donates defibrillators to local communities
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has announced the donation of a public access defibrillator (PAD) to the Bothwell and Uddingston Community First Responder group.
As part...
New £2.9m recycling centre replaces ‘past its sell-by date’ facility
WORK has been completed on the build of a new £2.9 million waste handling and sorting facility at a recycling hub in Elgin.
Moray Council...
CR Smith resumes apprenticeship programme
CR Smith has announced the resumption of its apprenticeship programme following the introduction of Covid-19 protocols and full risk assessment with partners Fife College...
West Dunbartonshire housing development to feature dementia-friendly additions
A new West Dunbartonshire Council housing development is to include a range of design measures to make the properties safer for residents with dementia.
The...
CALA celebrates success at Scottish Home Awards
CALA Homes was crowned Housebuilder of the Year (100+ units) at the Scottish Home Awards, held digitally this year due to Covid-19 restrictions.
The firm...
Railway line to reopen following fatal derailment
THE rail line between Aberdeen and Dundee is to reopen tomorrow (November 3), following completion of work to repair the railway following August's tragic...
Paisley’s former TA building to be transformed into student complex
THE JR Group has received approval from Renfrewshire Council to transform the former TA building on Paisley’s High Street into student accommodation.
Despite being subject...
Edinburgh nearing £2.89 billion investment in council housing
A new report has revealed the significant investment already made by The City of Edinburgh Council in its £2.89 billion housing programme.
More than half...
MKM completes acquisition of DTC Merchants
MKM Building Supplies has announced it is expanding its geographic coverage in Scotland through the acquisition of DTC Merchants Limited.
The builder’s merchant revealed that...
Housebuilder celebrates double site manager triumph
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland is celebrating after two site managers won a Seal of Excellence award at the Scottish regional NHBC Pride in the...
Construction charity spreads Christmas cheer with e-card offering
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching Christmas e-cards and an opportunity to win a share of a £25,000 prize pot.
With many people working from...
Housebuilder adds insulated garden rooms as buying option
ALLANWATER Homes is offering buyers across its five current Scottish developments the option to buy a fully constructed and insulated garden room.
The rooms are...
Upgrade work is pitch perfect for East Renfrewshire primary school
AN East Renfrewshire primary school has officially opened its newly resurfaced football pitch.
Upgrade work to transform the dilapidated pitch, which was installed when the...
Housebuilder honoured for Killearn development
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel is celebrating success at the Scottish Home Awards.
The Glasgow-headquartered company’s Buchanan Views development in Killearn was named Housing Development of...
