‘Mole’ brought on board for tunnelling project in Highlands
NETWORK Rail has tunnelled 33 metres under the Lynebeg railway as part of advance works for the A9 dualling between Tomatin to Moy.
It comes...
Construction SMEs urged to collaborate and diversify to tackle growing challenges
CONSTRUCTION SMEs have been advised to tackle the dual challenge of rising prices and skills shortages with 'collaboration, diversification, innovation and incentivisation'.
That's the call...
Deal between SNP and Scottish Greens to see new ministers appointed
THE cooperation agreement between the SNP and Scottish Greens is to see two new ministers appointed.
Patrick Harvie, co-leader of the Scottish Greens, will become...
Housing developer warns over potential cost inflations
A housing developer is urging homebuyers to purchase homes now to beat inflation following a surge in housing prices throughout Scotland.
Across the country...
Build of new train station in Scottish Borders progressing
PROGRESS is being made on the £20 million project to create a new train station in Reston, Network Rail has confirmed.
The plans for the...
Edinburgh glamping specialist confirms English expansion
AN Edinburgh-based glamping site design consultancy has announced plans to open its first office in England as part of the firm's expansion plans.
Glampitect said...
Multi-utilities work underway at Govan regeneration development
ARC-Tech MU has announced it has started work at the £17 million Water Row regeneration development in Govan, Glasgow.
The project comprises 92 affordable homes...
Eastwood Leisure Centre and theatre plans submitted
A planning application has been submitted for a new Eastwood Leisure Centre and theatre.
The proposal is to create a new facility within Eastwood Park...
Housebuilder helps support Scottish Huntington’s Association
BARRATT Developments North Scotland has announced a £1,000 donation to Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA) through its community fund initiative.
Huntington’s disease is a hereditary neurological...
Good sports: builder supports East Dunbartonshire group with welcome donation
KIRKINTILLOCH-based charity The Sporting Aces has secured a welcome funding boost from housebuilder CALA Homes (West).
The organisation, which offers sport and social activities to...
SELECT MD tells radio listenders of cash retentions issues
SELECT MD Alan Wilson has told a UK-wide radio audience that cash retentions 'disproportionately penalise small businesses' in the construction industry.
Speaking on the Thomas...
Engineering specialist promotes new Glasgow director
ENGINEERING consultancy Will Rudd Davidson has announced that structural engineer Richard Campbell has been promoted to the role of director in the firm's Glasgow...
JR Group lands Ayr town centre housing contract
THE JR Group has been appointed to construct 31 high-specification flats in Ayr on behalf of Ayrshire Housing.
The properties will be located in the...
Builder announces support for local foodbanks
BELLWAY Homes (Scotland East) has donated £1,000 to help foodbanks in the communities in which the firm is building new homes.
The housebuilder has given...
Barratt employees complete seven hills challenge for charity
BARRATT East Scotland has raised £16,000 for new charity partner, St Columba’s Hospice Care.
Taking on the seven hills challenge to reach the top of...
CALA set to launch ‘most luxurious’ apartments to date
HOUSEBUILDER CALA Homes (West) has announced it is preparing to launch its 'most luxurious apartments to date' at Jordanhill Park in Glasgow.
The first homes...
Scotland’s coastal areas to be tracked as £1.2 billion of infrastructure at risk
NEW coastal forecasting maps have been developed after research revealed that an estimated £1.2 billion of Scotland's infrastructure may be at risk of coastal...
‘Much needed’ Ayton homes receive seal of approval from tenants
THE first affordable homes built by Berwickshire Housing Association in 18 years have been hugely popular at Beanburn in Ayton.
The 31 homes, built by...
A-listed former Greenock care home attracts residential interest
A closing date has been set for the sale of an A-listed former care home in Greenock, which has generated interest from residential developers
Sir...
Dalkeith site team prepares warm welcome for Tour of Britain cyclists
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara has expressed excitement at the fact the gruelling Tour of Britain cycle race will pass through its Eskbank Gardens development in Dalkeith...
