Knowledge Transfer Partnership aims to unlock electrochemical machining benefits
GLASGOW Caledonian University (GCU) researchers are set to help an engineering firm address skills shortages as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).
The university will...
Funding support ‘urgently needed’ for Scottish plumbing and heating apprentices
NEW research has highlighted the urgency of the funding support needed for apprentices in the Scottish plumbing and heating sector.
A Scotland-wide SNIPEF (Scotland and Northern...
Graham Construction to build 79 new homes in Kilwinning
HUB South West has announced that the fourth of four new housing projects being developed in partnership with North Ayrshire Council has been agreed.
Both...
Plans submitted for 76-bed student housing project in Edinburgh
HG Developments has submitted plans for a proposed redevelopment of a site in Edinburgh's London Road to deliver a 76-bed Purpose Built Student Accommodation...
Work to start on Port Glasgow nursery extension
WORK will commence shortly on a £2.4 million extension to the Rainbow Family Centre (Park Farm) nursery in Port Glasgow.
The new Park Farm facility...
Barratt praised for effectiveness of safety measures
BARRATT Developments has revealed it has been certified by the British Safety Council for the quality of its Covid-19 policies and procedures.
Following the business...
Work starts to convert ‘unique’ Fife building into apartments
THE conversion of a B-listed building into five self contained apartments has commenced in Kirkcaldy.
Kingdom Housing Association is behind the conversion, with the currently...
School praises Scottish Water for site safety work with pupils
SCOTTISH Water has visited pupils at Ibrox Primary School to ensure they are aware of safety around construction sites while works are carried out...
Webinar to mark halfway point of modern housebuilding project
A webinar is to be hosted to share key insights on the adoption of modern methods in construction.
The event comes as part of the...
CSIC’s i-Con Innovation Challenge Fund to support six new projects
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has announced it is supporting six new projects through its i-Con Innovation Challenge Fund.
The initiative forms part of CSIC's...
Scotland aims to become world leader in creating net zero emission railways
SCOTTISH Engineering is to create an international 'rail cluster' as part of a new project to make Scotland a world leader in creating greener...
Quarry specialist digs deep for Strathcarron Hospice
QUARRYING and construction materials specialist Tillicoultry Quarries recently surprised Strathcarron Hospice with support for the resurfacing of its road entranceway and car parking facilities.
The...
Over three quarters of Scots oil and gas workers considering retraining
MORE than three quarters of Scots oil and gas workers are considering retraining to join the renewable energy industry, Scottish Renewables has said.
The claim...
Spreadsheet error led to Edinburgh’s Royal Hospital for Sick Children opening delay
A mistake in documentation led to the delay of the opening of the £150 million Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh, a report...
Plans approved for mixed-use Gorgie Road development
PLANS for a new mixed-use development at Gorgie Road in Edinburgh have been given the green light.
An application by Edinburgh-based Kiltane Developments has been...
Work begins to deliver new affordable homes in Newton Mearns
CONSTRUCTION of 39 new council houses in the Maidenhill area of Newton Mearns is underway.
Taylor Wimpey is building the affordable homes for East Renfrewshire...
CMA raises ‘concerns’ over Breedon and Cemex deal
THE Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) announced it has found that Breedon’s purchase of certain Cemex assets 'raises competition concerns' in the supply of...
Funding boost in project to protect road workers
AMEY has secured additional funding to design an Impact Protection Vehicle (IPV) to protect workers when putting out traffic management on live carriageways.
The firm...
110 roles could go as CITB begins consultation with employees
CITB has started a formal consultation with trade unions and employee representatives in a process which could see the reduction of 110 roles and the...
Commercial property sector faces ‘perfect storm’ in wake of pandemic
THE Covid-19 pandemic resulted in Scotland's worst quarter for commercial property sales in a decade.
Research from the Scottish Property Federation (SPF) revealed that at £285 million,...
