New Scottish facility aims to be ‘international beacon’ in medicines manufacturing
THE build of a new medicines manufacturing innovation centre will solve 'major' challenges in the pharmaceutical industry, the University of Strathclyde has said.
Being constructed...
Letting deal a ‘real shot in the arm’ for Motherwell Shopping Centre
DM Hall has announced it has concluded a letting of an additional 11,300 square feet to B&M Retail in Motherwell.
Acting on behalf of Signal,...
Silver status for Ayrshire timber frame kit specialist
DC Timber Systems has achieved silver status accreditation by the Structural Timber Association (STA), through its STA Assure scheme.
The move marks the first award...
New technology to be used as SEPA targets resilience to flooding and climate change
INNOVATIVE mapping technology is to be used to mitigate the risk of flooding in Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has announced.
It comes...
HFD and Virgin Money Foundation provide Glasgow community groups with funding grants
ELEVEN community groups are to receive funding grants of up to £30,000 through the Glasgow Community Anchors’ Fund – a partnership between the HFD...
Scotland urged to ‘seize opportunity’ to offset challenges around timber supply
FORESTRY and Land Scotland (FLS) has revealed that the UK as a whole is 'far too vulnerable' to fluctuations in the global timber market,...
Trio of contractors successful in £2 billion SCAPE Scotland construction framework
KIER, Morgan Sindall and McLaughlin & Harvey have been appointed by SCAPE Scotland as the three contractors that will help deliver up to £2...
England’s planning process ‘reinforcing racial inequality’
ENGLAND'S planning process is 'reinforcing racial inequality', Heriot-Watt University has said following a new study.
The Edinburgh-based learning institution revealed that there is 'clear potential'...
Green construction jobs to be listed on dedicated Scottish Government website
CONSTRUCTION jobs that contribute to Scotland's transition to a net zero economy are to be listed on a new dedicated Scottish Government website.
The new green...
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum calls for manufacturers to help ease supply chain ‘crisis’
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) is making an appeal to manufacturers to help support the building sector’s recovery.
Working with the Construction Scotland Innovation...
Research reveals bricklayers face the most abuse from customers
ALMOST nine in ten (86%) UK tradespeople have been abused by customers, new research has revealed.
The study, conducted by IronmongeryDirect, quizzed 500 tradespeople in...
Plans lodged for new urban logistics project in Sighthill
A joint venture has submitted plans for the speculative development of 146,745 sq ft of urban logistics accommodation on Bankhead Avenue in Sighthill, Edinburgh.
Called...
Plans launched for £13.8m Midlothian winter sports facility
DETAILED plans are being drawn up for the £13.8 million redevelopment of Midlothian Snowsports Centre, Midlothian Council has confirmed.
Under the proposals, the existing facility...
Housebuilder confirms roll-out of electric car scheme for employees
CALA Homes has announced the roll-out of the firm's Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) scheme for employees.
The housebuilder said it has committed to expanding...
Tay Cities region in bid to become UK City of Culture
THE Tay Cities region has submitted an expression of interest (EOI) to become the 2025 UK City of Culture.
Jointly submitted by Dundee, Perth, Angus...
Calton Hill City Observatory design team ‘delighted’ by award shortlisting
EDINBURGH'S Calton Hill City Observatory has been shortlisted for an AJ Architecture Award.
The design by HarrisonStevens has been nominated in the Landscape and Public...
Play parks in Scotland set for £5m revamp
EACH local authority in Scotland is to receive a share of £5 million to revamp play parks in their constituency.
It comes as part of...
Major Elgin plans to be showcased at city’s Cooper Park
PLANS for the revamp of Elgin are to be showcased this Saturday (August 28) in the city's Cooper Park.
The Moray Council event will run...
SNP and Scottish Greens deal could see 110,000 affordable homes built by 2032
THE SNP and Scottish Green Party have agreed to work together over the next five years to 'build a green economic recovery' from the...
Build of £42.5m Bearsden leisure centre progresses
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey is progressing with works on the build of the new £42.5 million Allander Leisure and Day Care Centre in Bearsden.
The East...
