Network Rail to begin biodiversity trial on West Highland Line
NETWORK Rail is to begin a new trial project on the West Highland Line in a bid to improve lineside biodiversity.
It will see trees...
Council looks to future-proof Motherwell industrial estate
BRAIDHURST Industrial Estate is to be redevelopment into a modern, low-carbon facility to support start-up businesses and skilled jobs, North Lanarkshire Council has announced.
The...
Council building services staff lead successful defibrillator campaign after loss of colleague
A defibrillator has been installed at Cupar Trading Estate, following a campaign by Fife Council building services staff following the tragic loss of a...
Amey uses government scheme to kickstart Scottish construction careers
AMEY has revealed it is utilising the UK Government’s Kickstart programme by converting participants into full time apprenticeships.
Students who joined the scheme in 2021...
Policymakers urged to consider use of beavers in river restorations
BEAVERS could help improve Scotland's water quality and limit the effects of drought, a new report has revealed.
The study, carried out by the University...
Work starts at 84-home Aberdour development
WORK has started on the site of a new 84-home development in Aberdour, Fife.
CALA Homes is constructing 63 four and five-bedroom detached homes and...
Chartered surveying business extends Scottish charity partnerships
PARTNERS at DM Hall have extended their funding support for a further year to charities Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) and SAMH (Scottish...
Carbon-cutting projects in line for £8.7m funding boost
EIGHT carbon-cutting projects are to receive a share of £8.7 million in Scottish Government funding.
The latest round of the low carbon infrastructure transition programme...
Boosting school estate and building sustainability ‘key features’ in £382m Dundee plan
DUNDEE City Council has said boosting its schools estate and improving the sustainability of its buildings are amongst the key features of its £382...
Akela Ground Engineering secures second electric vehicle charging point contract
AKELA Ground Engineering (Akela GE) has secured a second contract to deliver piling solutions at a new electrical vehicle charging hub at Palace Grounds...
BNP Paribas Real Estate boosts Scotland team with occupier solutions specialist
BNP Paribas Real Estate has strengthened its team in Scotland by appointing Allan Matthews as director of agency & occupier solutions.
Previously a director at...
Work to begin on Houston development after land acquisition
CALA Homes (West) has announced it has completed the site acquisition of land to the east of Woodend House in Houston, Renfrewshire, with work...
Research shows strong growth in Scottish build-to-rent market
NEW research published by the British Property Federation (BPF) has revealed that the number of build-to-rent homes completed, under construction or in planning across...
‘Wallunteers’ embark on restoration work at Bannockburn House
A team of volunteers have been praised for helping to restore the ancient wall that surrounds the historic Bannockburn House.
Led by two retired stonemasonry...
Leasing of Scotland’s seabed dubbed ‘truly historic’ opportunity for country
THE leasing of areas of Scotland's seabed is a 'truly historic' opportunity for the country's net zero economy, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
It...
Ogilvie Construction completes build of energy efficient Dyce flats
WORK has been completed on the construction of new energy efficient flats at Wellhead Road in Dyce.
The Aberdeen City Council project forms part of...
Shipping container donation gives local trust a sporting chance
CALA Homes (East) has donated a shipping container to a trust in East Lothian to help store equipment for a number of local sports...
Law firm appoints public law and net zero specialist as partner
A public law and net zero policy development specialist has joined law firm Burness Paull.
Richard Lockhart was previously general counsel of national infrastructure centre...
Construction charity shares message of hope on ‘Blue Monday’
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is sharing a message of hope on Blue Monday (January 17).
The day is meant to be the most depressing...
New East Kilbride commercial park tenant brews up a storm
KNIGHT Property Group has confirmed it has secured a further tenant at Phase 1 of Langlands Commercial Park in East Kilbride.
Mobile catering franchise company,...
