Scotland vs England in the new build property market
AS Scotland and England get set to face each other on the football pitch this Friday, new research has compared how the two fare...
‘Digital brick’ resource sees support grow for regulation of Scotland’s electrical profession
TRADE body SELECT has revealed a number of new additions to its Wall of Support which promotes its campaign for regulation of the electrical...
Prominent Glasgow city centre building sold to private investor
REAL estate advisor CBRE has announced it has completed the off-market sale of a Glasgow office building on behalf of Patrizia for in excess...
Carluke company increases headcount after record results
CARLUKE-based ground maintenance and weed control specialist Complete Weed Control has revealed it is undergoing an 'unprecedented' business boom.
The firm has posted its best...
Knight Frank promotes new partner in Aberdeen
COMMERCIAL property consultancy Knight Frank has promoted Matthew Park as a partner in its Aberdeen office.
He has more than 15 years’ experience in the...
‘Complex’ engineering works provide foundations for almost 200 new waterfront homes
WILL Rudd Davidson in Edinburgh has announced completion of 'complex' engineering works at Dumbarton Harbour, to provide waterfront access for the first time in...
Robotics research boosted by further funding injection
THE use of robots to improve the safety of offshore infrastructure inspection and repair has been boosted by a £2.5 million funding injection from...
Network Rail unveils ‘groundbreaking’ bridge design
NETWORK Rail has unveiled a new bridge design which it said could 'transform' rail crossings across Britain.
Made from Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) - a lightweight...
Scots university offers Covid test boost for low- and middle-income countries
SCIENTISTS from the University of Strathclyde have developed a new low-cost sensor that can detect fragments of Covid-19 in wastewater.
The Glasgow-based university said that the...
City of Edinburgh Council’s affordable homes initiative hits milestone
THE City of Edinburgh Council is celebrating hitting a key milestone of more than 250 families now being in affordable homes via the Edinburgh...
Scottish Government to re-skill construction workers in energy efficiency measures
THE Scottish Government is to release £20 million of funding as part of the second phase of its National Transition Training Fund (NTTF).
The NTTF...
SSE Renewables completes ‘one of world’s largest’ offshore aerial surveys
A 24-month aerial survey programme has been completed as part of the proposed creation of wind farms at Berwick Bank and Marr Bank.
The survey,...
Kilmarnock roofing specialist strengthens senior management team
KEN Wales has been promoted to the role of divisional director of McConnell's specialist roofing and painting division.
He has been with the Kilmarnock-headquartered business...
Online consultation on plans for £40m Motherwell industrial development
AN online consultation is to take place regarding XPO Logistics' plans to deliver a new £40 million industrial development at a 40-acre site in...
Housing association outlines investment plans for next four years
WELLHOUSE Housing Association (WHA) has announced plans to bring almost 200 new homes to the area as well as investing over £3 million in...
Tobermore MD honoured for making a difference to workplace mental health and wellbeing
DAVID Henderson, MD and owner of paving and walling manufacturer Tobermore, has been awarded the ‘True Leader’ accolade at the Make A Difference Awards...
Plans unveiled for project to bring rail travel back to Levenmouth
PLANS to bring rail travel back to Levenmouth for the first time in half a century have taken a step forward after the Scottish...
Scottish Water Horizons launches asset vesting service for developers
SCOTTISH Water Horizons has confirmed the introduction of a new service designed to support developers with remediating unvested water and wastewater assets across Scotland.
The...
Heavy plant instructor recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
A City Building heavy plant instructor has been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Stewart Vandal, VR, Corps of...
Five-year Highland biodiversity action plan launched
THE Highland Council has launched a new five-year biodiversity action plan in a bid to protect nature in the region.
The creation of the blueprint...
