Engineers to work ‘around-the-clock’ on ‘complex’ £2.2m project
A £2.2 million upgrade of railway line between Coatbridge and Motherwell is set to get underway to keep 'vital' freight on the move.
Network Rail...
Maxi offers support for local charities and community groups
MAXI Construction has revealed details of its involvement in local causes since registering with ESES Communities Portal in April this year.
ESES Communities is a...
Dundee house builds at highest level in over a decade
THE number of houses built in Dundee last year was at its highest level for more than a decade, the city's local authority has...
East Kilbride-headquartered firm ramps up global growth plans with Mexico office
EAST Kilbride-headquartered construction consultancy Soben has expanded its operations with the launch of a new Mexico office.
The move is part of the firm's growth...
Shawfair masterplanners support poignant monument project
THE masterplanners behind the development of Shawfair, a new town south of Edinburgh incorporating the village and community of Danderhall, has announced it is...
Timber demonstrator unit shows Scots businesses the potential for sustainable offices
A modular demonstrator unit has been unveiled by Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), with the aim of highlighting to Scottish firms that a...
Building services contractor confirms new apprentice intake
BUILDING services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has taken on five new trade apprentices.
They will join the firm's existing 19 apprentices, each undertaking a programme in...
First of six feeder stations in £120m rail project nears completion
SCOTLAND'S transport minister has visited the site of the first feeder station commissioned as part of a £120 million investment to boost electricity supply...
Historic clock returns to Edinburgh’s Leith Walk
EDINBURGH'S historic London Road clock has returned to its home on Leith Walk after 15 years in storage and a full restoration.
The clock was...
Green light for £33.8m Perthshire leisure-led development
PLANS for a £33.8 million leisure-led development at West Kinfauns, Perthshire, have been approved by Perth and Kinross Council.
Plant hire specialist Morris Leslie, which...
Construction of 324 BTR apartments complete at landmark Glasgow site
DRUM Property Group has announced completion of the construction of 324 Build to Rent (BTR) apartments for Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) at...
Modular construction specialist lands place on new housing framework
CUMNOCK-based Connect Modular is celebrating after being appointed to the H2 New Build Housing Construction Framework by the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA).
The four-year public...
‘Trailblazing’ project to transform Paisley tenements into energy efficient homes
A multi-million pound project to transform a row of historic Paisley town centre tenements into 'modern, energy-efficient' homes for social rent is set to...
Five Taylor Wimpey East Scotland site managers scoop NHBC awards
FIVE Taylor Wimpey East Scotland site managers have won NHBC (National House Building Council) Pride in the Job Quality Awards.
Barry Watson (Spencer Fields, Inverkeithing),...
Report outlines community benefits of stadium redevelopment project
THE lead contractor on the redevelopment of Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium has highlighted the benefits brought about by the project following its recent completion.
McLaughlin &...
Reasons to be EPC-ful over Energy Performance Certificates
By Calum Allmond, head of architectural services at DM Hall Chartered Surveyors
In the same way that Home Reports have become an accepted part of the...
Making waves: luxury accommodation pods supplied to £55m leisure facility
ARMADILLA, a producer of eco-friendly, outdoor living and working spaces, is supplying luxury accommodation units to Wavegarden Scotland, the country’s first inland surfing destination,...
Springfield hands over ‘ambitious’ affordable homes development in Forres
GRAMPIAN Housing Association has completed the handover of what has been described as 'one of the most ambitious energy-efficient affordable homes building programmes in...
Lomond Banks team ‘encouraged’ by support from community figures
THE team behind a proposed new tourist development on the banks of Loch Lomond has said it remains 'encouraged' by community support as well-known...
Moray councillors discuss two ‘major’ planning applications
MORAY Council has said that it is 'encouraging' to see developers consider build opportunities across the region after two 'major' proposals were discussed by...
