Mitsubishi acquires University of Strathclyde spin-out
A Glasgow renewable technology firm has vowed to take its work to the 'next level' after being acquired by Mitsubishi.
University of Strathclyde spin-out, Smarter...
Accommodation design causes Covid-19 concern amongst students
UNIVERSITY students have fears that their accommodation could be better designed to minimise the risk of Covid-19 transmission, new research has found.
The survey of...
Introduction of post-Brexit product safety labelling mark delayed
THE introduction of Britain's new post-Brexit product safety labelling mark has been delayed for a year, the UK Government has announced.
The UK Conformity Assessed...
Housebuilder hails success of Glasgow west end development
BELLWAY Homes has celebrated the fact the Dorchester 183 development in Glasgow's west end is in contention for a national award.
The development of one,...
Body heat of clubbers to help power Glasgow nightclub
A Glasgow nightclub has unveiled an innovative new system which will help power the venue using heat captured from clubbers.
SWG3 will launch its new...
Plans served up for £1.8m Inverclyde tennis centre
PLANS have been launched for the build of a £1.8 million indoor tennis centre on disused land at Greenock's Rankin Park.
The Inverclyde Council proposals...
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...
