Plans launched for new Morrisons store in Aberdeenshire
MORRISONS has launched a planning application for the build of a supermarket at Ury Estate, just outside Stonehaven.
The new purpose-built grocery store would form...
‘Super-stretchy’ worm robots could be used in construction
A team of engineers from the University of Glasgow has developed 'super-stretchy wormlike' robots which could be used in construction.
It is hoped the breakthrough...
Glasgow firm welcomes record intake of apprentices
ARC-TECH (Scotland) Ltd has welcomed a record eight trade apprentices to the business this summer.
The Glasgow-based firm specialises in the delivery of mechanical, electrical...
Peatland restoration study to be conducted in Inverclyde
A feasibility investigation into peatland restoration is to be carried out in Inverclyde in a bid to reduce carbon emissions.
Inverclyde Council announced it has...
Aberdeen partners with Japanese city in energy sector growth bid
ABERDEEN has entered a three-year memorandum of understanding with the Japanese city of Muroran.
It comes as both cities look to forge an 'effective long-term'...
Soap and water hoped to stop Queensferry Crossing closures
CABLES on the north tower of the Queensferry Crossing are to be washed with soap and water in a bid to stop the formation...
Southampton firm begins repair works at Cullen Harbour
SOUTHAMPTON-based Constructex has began structural repair works at Cullen Harbour, as part of a £125,000 Moray Council investment.
It comes after sections of the harbour's...
Plans submitted for new homes in Drumnadrochit
HIGHLAND Housing Alliance (HHA) has submitted a planning application for the creation of 15 new homes in Drumnadrochit.
The Inverness-based not-for-profit property development company said...
Network Rail makes lorry driver plea as five bridges struck each day
FIVE railway bridges are struck by lorries each day in Britain at an annual cost of £20 million, Network Rail has revealed.
It comes as...
DunBear sculpture lit up to mark historic battle
LIGHTS illuminating The DunBear will alternate between blue and white today (September 3) to commemorate the Battle of Dunbar in 1650.
The battle was fought between...
Acquisition of £6.5m Dundee industrial estate completed
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has announced it has advised joint venture partners Chancerygate and JR Capital on the £6.5 million acquisition of G3 Arrol...
Work underway on Scottish Government’s £384m superfast broadband project
WORK is underway to deliver superfast broadband to some of Scotland's most rural communities.
It comes as part of the Scottish Government's £384 million reaching 100%...
Falkirk Council unveils £56m replacement doors and windows scheme
MORE than 15,000 Falkirk Council properties are set to benefit from an eight-year programme to replace doors and windows.
The first years of the programme...
New climate emergency training developed for construction firms
A climate emergency training course has been created by Keep Scotland Beautiful in collaboration with McLaughlin & Harvey, GRAHAM, McAleer & Rushe and Henry...
‘Sickening’ theft of materials ‘worth thousands’ halts beaver enclosure build
STAFF and volunteers at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust have been left 'distraught' after the theft of construction materials delayed the arrival of beavers from Scotland.
The...
Industry body to work collaboratively with new Green ministers
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has said it is to work collaboratively with new Green ministers, Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater, following their appointments earlier...
SELECT appoints new director of technical services
BOB Cairney has been appointed as SELECT's new director of technical services, following the retirement of Dave Forrester.
His new role at Scotland's largest construction...
Funding approved to repair Glasgow’s historic buildings
FUNDING of up to £240,000 has been approved by Glasgow City Council for the restoration of historic buildings.
Covering the 2021/22 financial year, the funds...
Businessman to invest £3 million in energy training centres to tackle skills shortages
EDINBURGH businessman Mark Glasgow plans to invest £3 million in the creation of energy training centres around Scotland to help combat skills shortages.
Construction is...
New energy efficiency contractors framework launched
THE tender for Scotland Excel's energy efficiency contractors framework is now live, with the organisation expecting it to bring up to £200 million worth...
