Edinburgh to increase on-street cycling parking as waiting list nears 500 cyclists
THE City of Edinburgh Council is to roll out increased on-street cycle parking in a bid to ensure that living in a flat does...
NCL students take creative approach to work experience with Sweco
STUDENTS at New College Lanarkshire (NCL) have completed 'virtual' work experience placements with engineering and architecture consultancy Sweco, after Covid-19 restrictions stopped their usual plans...
Network Rail say trackside telecoms infrastructure upgrade could save taxpayer £1 billion
NETWORK Rail is seeking private sector investment in its trackside fibre optic cable network to fund plans which it says could save the taxpayer...
University joins project to transform River Clyde into global tourism destination
GLASGOW Caledonian University (GCU) has been brought on board to a project aimed at transforming the River Clyde into a global tourism destination.
The university...
Electric vehicle ‘boom’ could provide boost for Scottish retail sector
NEW research has revealed that a 'rapid rise' in the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in Scotland presents an opportunity for the property sector...
Shetland linkspan replaced by local contractor
THE linkspan at Vidlin ferry terminal in Shetland has been replaced as part of the island's ongoing linkspan replacement programme.
Local contractors Malakoff Limited completed...
Network Rail to begin ‘vital’ repair work on Hamilton bridge
NETWORK Rail is to shortly commence 'vital' work to repair and repaint the railway bridge near Hamilton Central Station.
The project, which involves new parapets;...
Cruden Building named preferred contractor for Stirling affordable homes project
CRUDEN Building has been appointed as the preferred contractor by Forth Housing Association to deliver 24 new affordable homes in Stirling.
Following a competitive tender,...
Edinburgh set for overhaul of public toilets
TEMPORARY public toilets are to be installed in Edinburgh at busy premier parks and other hot spot areas to meet demand as more people...
Cushman & Wakefield confirms Garment Factory office move
CUSHMAN & Wakefield has announced its new Glasgow office will be at the Garment Factory in the city's Merchant City area.
The Garment Factory takes...
Scottish developer becomes Living Wage accredited employer
DEVELOPER Whiteburn has announced it has become an accredited Living Wage employer.
The firm has made a commitment that everyone working at Whiteburn and on...
Construction amongst sectors that could benefit from new wind turbine recycling scheme
OLD wind turbine blades could be recycled and reused under plans being developed by the University of Strathclyde, Aker Horizons and Aker Offshore Wind.
The...
Survey reveals support of £32m plans to transform historic Edinburgh street
PLANS for the £32 million transformation of Edinburgh's historic George Street would encourage more people to visit the area, a survey has revealed.
More than...
New report highlights positive future for Scottish construction industry
NEW research has highlighted the opportunities available for Scotland's construction industry as the sector continues its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Developers, contractors and public...
Glasgow A-listed building marketed for sale
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has brought to market a 'landmark' A-listed building on Glasgow’s Royal Exchange Square for sale.
The former GSPC building on the corner...
Highland wind farms expected to contribute £485m to UK economy
FOUR wind farms in the Highlands are expected to contribute £485 million to the UK economy over their operational life, SSE Renewables has revealed...
Procast employee earns top roofing apprentice accolade
PROCAST employee and new dad Conor Reid has been named Apprentice of the Year in Roofing in west central Scotland.
Conor, who is in his...
Build of two new 3G sports pitches in Dundee to be considered
DUNDEE City Council has announced it is proposing an investment of almost £250,000 into the creation of two new synthetic sports pitches in the...
Youngsters asked to help redesign park as part of £40m Elgin project
MORAY Council has called on young people in the constituency to help re-design Elgin's Cooper Park as part of the £40 million Elgin city...
Developer contributions to help deliver part of Glasgow City Council’s £115m avenues project
GLASGOW City Council has accepted £437,500 in developer contribution funding for part of the £115 million avenues programme being delivered in Glasgow city centre.
The...
