University partners with AIG and Wood to support cities in zero-carbon transition
THE University of Strathclyde has formed a partnership with AIG and Wood to support cities and businesses as they transition to zero-carbon economies.
The group's...
Kier begins work on £42m Paisley Museum transformation
KIER has commenced construction work on the £42 million transformation of Paisley Museum.
The firm is delivering the main works phase on the campus, which...
Network Rail to begin ‘essential’ £800,000 work on three bridges
NETWORK Rail is to begin a 'vital' £800,000 project to repair and repaint three railway bridges at Newton Station.
The improvement works are designed to...
Proposed £12.5m Outer Hebrides distillery receives funding boost
A proposed £12.5 million Outer Hebrides distillery has secured up to £1.99 million in funding from the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
The blueprint for...
Recycled vegetable oil to heat Stirlingshire home
RECYCLED vegetable oil is being used to heat a home in Scotland as part of a pioneering year-long trial.
Jodie Allan has converted the heating...
Bridge in Old Kilpatrick to be demolished and replaced
NETWORK Rail is to begin work to demolish and replace the bridge over the railway on Dumbarton Road in Old Kilpatrick in August.
The rail...
New site manager predicts safer future for construction following time in pandemic
THE newly appointed site manager of Indeglas has revealed his belief that a number of positive outcomes will emerge in the construction sector as...
Paisley firm raises over £800 for cancer charity
THE JR Group has raised over £800 for Beatson Cancer Charity during an outdoor networking event.
The Paisley-based construction firm collected cash for the good...
Construction firm’s move into PVCu windows and doors creates 20 jobs
CCG (Scotland) Ltd's launch of a new PVCu windows and doors range has created 20 jobs at the company.
The fabrication and R&D services of...
ScotWind signs partnership with university to develop future offshore wind skills
THE ScotWind partnership has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Highlands and Islands.
The group involves renewable energy developer SSE Renewables, Japanese...
CBRE strengthens building consultancy team with new appointments
GLOBAL real estate advisor, CBRE, has announced two new appointments to expand and strengthen its project management and building consultancy department.
Kyle Faichney joins the...
South Lanarkshire set for ‘major’ transport interchange
AN agreement has been reached to fund and develop a 'major' transport interchange with park-and-ride facilities in South Lanarkshire.
It comes as part of the...
Gull chicks halt project to demolish redundant ferry berthing
NESTING gull chicks have delayed work to remove old harbour structures at Kyleakin Harbour.
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which owns the infrastructure, appointed Orkney-based...
Build of £47.2m East Lothian learning campus to get underway
WORK is set to get underway on the build of a £47.2 million secondary learning facility in East Lothian.
hub South East Scotland is to...
Council finds way around materials shortage to reopen Inverness bridge
INTERIM repairs have been completed on the Infirmary Bridge in Inverness allowing it to reopen to the public.
It comes following the Highland Council revealing...
Discarded plastic used to create new road in Glasgow
A revolutionary new tarmac product made from discarded plastic has been used in a major Scottish Water regeneration project in Glasgow.
Over 414 kg of...
Scottish Government condemns ‘upsetting’ abuse of roadworkers
ONE in four roadworkers have suffered mental health issues following verbal or physical abuse from the public, new research has found.
The findings come following...
Build of new homes underway in Linlithgow
CALA Homes' (East) build of 14 affordable homes in a 'prime' Linlithgow location is underway.
The West Lothian Housing Partnership (WLHP) project will bring a...
Firm set to employ 30 people for wind farm extension project
RJ McLeod has been contracted for a 15-turbine wind farm extension project in South Lanarkshire.
Banks Renewables, the firm which owns the Kype Muir wind...
Work underway on build of £19.95m Wishaw education facility
BAM Construction has started work on the build of a new £19.95 million community hub and family learning centre in Wishaw.
The facility will provide...
