Scotland aims to become world leader in creating net zero emission railways
SCOTTISH Engineering is to create an international 'rail cluster' as part of a new project to make Scotland a world leader in creating greener...
Quarry specialist digs deep for Strathcarron Hospice
QUARRYING and construction materials specialist Tillicoultry Quarries recently surprised Strathcarron Hospice with support for the resurfacing of its road entranceway and car parking facilities.
The...
Over three quarters of Scots oil and gas workers considering retraining
MORE than three quarters of Scots oil and gas workers are considering retraining to join the renewable energy industry, Scottish Renewables has said.
The claim...
Spreadsheet error led to Edinburgh’s Royal Hospital for Sick Children opening delay
A mistake in documentation led to the delay of the opening of the £150 million Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh, a report...
Plans approved for mixed-use Gorgie Road development
PLANS for a new mixed-use development at Gorgie Road in Edinburgh have been given the green light.
An application by Edinburgh-based Kiltane Developments has been...
Work begins to deliver new affordable homes in Newton Mearns
CONSTRUCTION of 39 new council houses in the Maidenhill area of Newton Mearns is underway.
Taylor Wimpey is building the affordable homes for East Renfrewshire...
CMA raises ‘concerns’ over Breedon and Cemex deal
THE Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) announced it has found that Breedon’s purchase of certain Cemex assets 'raises competition concerns' in the supply of...
Funding boost in project to protect road workers
AMEY has secured additional funding to design an Impact Protection Vehicle (IPV) to protect workers when putting out traffic management on live carriageways.
The firm...
110 roles could go as CITB begins consultation with employees
CITB has started a formal consultation with trade unions and employee representatives in a process which could see the reduction of 110 roles and the...
Commercial property sector faces ‘perfect storm’ in wake of pandemic
THE Covid-19 pandemic resulted in Scotland's worst quarter for commercial property sales in a decade.
Research from the Scottish Property Federation (SPF) revealed that at £285 million,...
‘Prime’ Edinburgh office site open for offers
A site with detailed planning consent for a new office scheme on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile has been put up for sale by developer Summix...
Construction to start on Macmerry housing development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has confirmed that construction for a development of 102 new homes at its Weldon Grange site in Macmerry will start within...
HALO launches marketing campaign for Grade A office building
The HALO Urban Regeneration Company has launched its marketing campaign for the HALO Enterprise and Innovation Centre (HEIC) in Kilmarnock, in partnership with CBRE and...
University of Strathclyde to help lead ‘unique’ rural 5G network project
THE University of Strathclyde has been announced as the principal partner of a 'unique' project to empower rural and poorly connected communities to build their...
Second phase of £14.5m upgrade of Motherwell Station to commence
SCOTRAIL has confirmed that work on the second phase of the £14.5 million redevelopment of Motherwell Railway Station will start next week.
Balfour Beatty will...
Scots manufacturer receives £1m funding boost to support PPE production
LIVINGSTON-based manufacturer Empteezy, which specialises in spill control solutions, has secured a £1 million CBILS funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland to support...
SJIB and Unite back consultation over regulation of electricians
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Unite the Union have welcomed the launch of a consultation exercise which could lead to the introduction of...
Six of the best: site managers scoop industry award
SIX site managers from CALA Homes (East) have been recognised with 2020 Pride in the Job Quality Awards from the National Home Building Council...
Cruden welcomes latest modern apprentice intake
THE Cruden Group has welcomed ten new modern apprentices as it continues its commitment to provide apprenticeship and training programmes for Scotland's young workforce.
The...
Coatbridge construction boss banned from running firms for nine years
A Coatbridge construction boss has been banned from running firms for nine years after he caused the company to submit false tax returns.
The ban...
