University of Strathclyde aiding Mauritius oil spillage salvage operation
THE University of Strathclyde is providing vital data modelling following a huge oil spillage off the coast of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, after...
Charitable trust offers ‘lifeline’ to apprentices made redundant due to Covid-19
APPRENTICES made redundant due to Covid-19 are being offered a lifeline by an industry-focused charitable trust backed by one of Scotland’s largest trade associations.
The...
DM Hall extends support for Scotland’s charity sector
PARTNERS at DM Hall have decided to extend the duration of their funding support for two Scottish charities, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and...
Scotland set for first drive-thru Greggs
SCOTLAND is set for its first drive-thru Greggs after planning permission was secured by the bakery chain for the build of the eatery.
To be...
Edinburgh office market in ‘strong’ position to weather latest financial storm
COMMERCIAL property specialist Knight Frank has revealed that Edinburgh's office market is in a 'strong' position to weather the UK’s first recession in 11 years.
The...
Avant secures green light for 120-home development in Dundee
AVANT Homes has been granted planning permission by Dundee City Council to deliver a new 120-home development in Baldragon.
The 15.35-acre development is located on...
New sales manager appointed at Cruden Homes (West)
THE Cruden Group has appointed Shonagh Morgan as sales manager for Cruden Homes (West).
She brings over 20 years of experience from the housebuilding and property industry...
Scottish transport to undergo £7m upgrade to mitigate threat of Covid-19
THE Scottish Government has announced £7 million in funding for the upgrade of transport to mitigate against Covid-19.
The newly created Public, School and Community...
Aggregate Industries recognised for supporting armed forces personnel with employment opportunities
CONSTRUCTION materials supplier Aggregate Industries has received the Silver Employment Recognition Scheme (ERS) award by the Ministry of Defence as a result of the...
BEAR Scotland begins £720m south east contract
RESPONSIBILITY for managing and maintaining 314 miles of trunk roads in the south east of Scotland has officially been transferred to BEAR Scotland.
In March,...
Building firm fined after worker suffers injuries at Kinross housing site
BREBNER and Williamson Limited, of Dalgety Bay in Fife, has been fined following an incident which saw a self-employed subcontractor sustain multiple fractures and...
University students unveil ‘Tiny House’ designs as part of housing association initiative
STUDENTS from Robert Gordon University's Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment have designed a series of affordable houses as part of a...
Amey welcomes 250 new recruits as Scottish south west contract gets underway
AMEY has recruited 250 new employees as its contract to inspect, maintain and improve the motorways and trunk roads across the south west of...
New SELECTcerts user guide unveiled
SELECT has launched a new guide for users of its SELECTcerts digital certification app.
The 60-page digital booklet includes information on various aspects of the...
Barrhead contractor lands contract to provide external wall insulation to Glasgow homes
HUNDREDS of homes across Glasgow are set to become more energy efficient with the addition of external wall insulation in time for winter.
Delivered through...
Closing date set for ‘significant’ development site in St Andrews
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has announced it has set a closing date of midday on December 3, 2020 for the sale of Scottish comprehensive secondary...
Architecture practice secures government-backed loan to help mitigate Covid impact
AWARD-winning architecture practice 3DReid has secured a loan from Barclays through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
Acquired in anticipation of a potential contraction...
Sculpting a bright future for artists and craft makers
NEW studios and workshops along with two specially commissioned sculptures are to be unveiled at the spectacular 18th century Marchmont House in the Borders.
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Milestone for harbour project as 12th caisson arrives in Aberdeen
THE 12th caisson for Aberdeen Harbour’s expansion project has arrived in Aberdeen following a 48-hour journey from storage in the Cromarty Firth.
The caisson forms...
Mammoth construction vessel arrives at site of £1.8bn wind farm
ONE of the 'world's largest' offshore construction vessels has arrived at the site of the £1.8 billion Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm.
The...
