Road Expo 2021 is on the trail for innovation
ORGANISERS of Road Expo Scotland have confirmed the event will take place as planned on 1 & 2 December 2021, returning to the SEC...
Cruden to start work on two major Glasgow affordable housing projects
CRUDEN Building West has secured contracts with a combined value of £12.5 million to deliver two affordable housing developments in Glasgow.
Home Group Scotland appointed...
24m-high scaffold erected around historic Hamilton Mausoleum
JR Scaffold Services has revealed how the firm erected a 24m-high scaffold around the Hamilton Mausoleum in preparation for major repairs.
The Paisley-based business constructed...
Key appointments boost 5G ambitions across Scotland
THE Scotland 5G Centre has made new appointments to strengthen the S5GConnect team tasked with accelerating adoption of 5G across the country.
Lara Moloney has...
Housebuilder to break ground on new Wallyford homes
HOUSEBUILDER Ambassador Living is to start construction on a new 94-home development in Wallyford following its latest site acquisition deal.
The firm will deliver a...
£1.9m project will transform dilapidated site into modern warehouse facility
WORK is set to start on a £1.9 million project to transform a disused facility at Hillington Park into 22,540 sq ft of new...
Construction charity launches new resource to improve sleep health
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed its Helpline App has been upgraded with a new resource aimed at helping workers suffering from insomnia...
Council calls for ferry tender process to be ‘immediately halted’
INVERCLYDE Council has called for the ferry tender process being carried out by Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) to be 'immediately halted'.
It comes after the...
Cruden backs cookbook aimed at raising funds for primary school
A cookbook hoping to raise funds for Aberlady Primary School has received the backing of Cruden Homes.
The firm, which is currently building a nearby...
Progress made on £8m project to limit flood risk on Dumfries rail line
WORK is progressing on an £8 million project to reduce the risk of flooding and landslips on the rail line between Sanquhar and Dumfries.
The...
Taylor Wimpey secures land for next phase of Winchburgh masterplan
LAND has been acquired for the build of 101 new homes in Winchburgh, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has announced.
Located off Duntarvie Castle Road, the...
GRAHAM welcomes new graduate apprentices
GRAHAM has welcomed the next generation of talent from its graduate apprenticeship programme.
The scheme gives those at the firm the opportunity to gain higher...
Offshore energy workers could soon be protected by unmanned rescue vessel
AN unmanned rescue vessel could soon be deployed to protect operatives working on offshore energy sites.
It comes as part of a collaboration between Edinburgh...
New CECA Scotland chair appointed
MARK Bramley of Alness-based Pat Munro has been appointed chair of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Scotland.
He succeeds David Ross, MD of George...
hub South West CEO steps down after overseeing over £1 billion of projects
MICHAEL McBrearty is stepping down as CEO of hub South West Scotland after eight-and-a-half years in the role.
His decision has been made to allow...
Castlemilk development gives rise to range of community benefits
A new housing development in Castlemilk, Glasgow, has provided a number of apprenticeship and employment opportunities for the local community.
The project, which is on...
Housebuilder unveils new properties designed to meet demand for home working space
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara has announced it is launching a new range of homes in response to greater demand for home working space and flexibility.
The Island...
SSE to use AI technology to monitor puffin numbers
ENERGY firm SSE is trialling 'cutting edge' AI technology in a bid to keep count of puffin numbers in areas around its projects.
The flying squad initiative...
Construction of £150m residual waste treatment plant on schedule
A new £150 million energy from waste facility is on track to open in Spring 2022, Aberdeen City Council has announced.
Being built by Spanish...
Grangemouth Oil Refinery to go net zero in £1 billion project
PLANS totalling £1 billion have been unveiled to transform Grangemouth Oil Refinery to net zero.
The facility, which produces 210,000 barrels of crude oil daily,...
