Scottish solution could offer new future for European coal mines
A novel form of energy storage from a Scottish firm could offer a new future for former coal mines as countries look to decarbonise...
Over 30 Edinburgh schools upgraded during October break
OVER 30 schools and nurseries across Edinburgh underwent upgrades and repairs over the recent October break.
The City of Edinburgh Council said that the programme...
Springfield appoints group’s first quality, environmental and sustainability manager
SPRINGFIELD has appointed Tom Gibbs as the group’s first quality, environmental and sustainability manager.
Tom brings more than ten years’ experience in sustainability to the...
Karate dojo opens inside train station following £525,000 project
A karate dojo is to officially open inside Saltcoats Railway Station, following a £525,000 project.
ScotRail delivered the project in partnership with Shibumi Karate Club,...
Housebuilder shows support for East Renfrewshire children’s charity
A charity that provides disadvantaged children with school uniforms has been boosted by a £1,000 donation from Mactaggart & Mickel.
Back to School Bank East...
New research highlights ‘concerning’ level of tool theft
NEW research has revealed that 66% of tradespeople have had their tools stolen or van broken into.
The study, by Screwfix survey, also revealed that...
City Building launches new programme to secure future senior management
CITY Building has announced that 16 construction workers have enrolled as graduate apprentices as part of plans to secure the firm’s next generation of...
Webster Developments completes Perth housing project
WEBSTER Developments has handed over a £1.3 million development for Caledonia Housing Association in Perth.
The Crieff Road project, which comprised six new apartments and...
Edinburgh urges other cities to join construction-heavy climate pledge
THE City of Edinburgh Council has urged other local authorities to follow its lead and sign up to the newly launched national civic charter...
Green light for Scotland’s first net zero college building
THE Scottish Government has approved plans for the build of the first net zero tertiary education building in the country.
Scottish ministers have agreed to...
‘Faithful reinstatement’ recommended for Glasgow’s Mackintosh building
A 'rigorous' analysis of the options for the future of Glasgow School of Art's (GSA) Mackintosh building has recommended a 'faithful reinstatement' of the...
Dura Products highlights green credentials with LCA results
DURA Products has confirmed its sustainability credentials with the release of new Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for its Durakerb, Duradrain and Durachannel products.
The LCA,...
EuroPark plans undergo ‘major refinement’ following community feedback
ORCHARD Brae Ltd has submitted updated plans to North Lanarkshire Council for its EuroPark development following a review of a community and stakeholder consultation...
Offsite specialist strengthens Scottish team with senior appointments
OFFSITE construction specialist Premier Modular has strengthened its presence in Scotland with two new appointments.
Renfrew-based Paul Kyle has more than 30 years’ experience in the...
Motorway junction green light marks Winchburgh milestone
A new junction for the M9 has been approved, which will pave the way for new access to the development at Winchburgh in West...
Turner & Townsend to provide audit and monitoring service for Scottish Trunk Road Network
TRANSPORT Scotland has reappointed Turner & Townsend, in collaboration with PwC, Waterman and WSP, to provide the audit and monitoring service for the Scottish...
Lomond Banks team ‘encouraged’ by local engagement to tourist development plans
THE team behind the proposed plans for a major new tourist development in Balloch has revealed it has been 'encouraged' by the local engagement...
Fife housebuilder honoured for Auchterarder development
MUIR Homes has won the Premier Guarantee Quality Recognition Award (PGQRA) for its development of new build homes in Auchterarder.
The Fife-based housebuilder revealed the...
Aberdeen’s Talisman House up for sale for £19.5 million
THE owner of Aberdeen’s Talisman House has put the property up for sale in what has been tipped to potentially result in the biggest...
Success of CICV Forum recognised in Scottish parliamentary motion
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has received praise from MSPs for its role in supporting the recovery of the nation's construction sector.
Politicians from...
