Morrison to deliver £54m female prison
MORRISON Construction has been appointed by the Scottish Prison Service to build a new women's facility to replace Scotland's only female prison at Cornton Vale...
Creative solutions proposed for iconic Glasgow structure
OVER 50 people gathered in Glasgow recently at an event aimed at helping to save a famous city centre A-listed building.
The Save Egyptian Halls...
Bespoke garden room business now in full bloom
AN entrepreneur is gearing up for growth in her business building bespoke garden rooms.
Melanie Russell, from Jordanhill, spent almost 18 years as co-owner of...
Immigration changes tipped to pose major challenges for construction sector
CONCERNS have been expressed over the potential impact to the construction industry of the new points-based immigration system the UK Government is introducing from...
A bridge too far? Architect fears opposition to PM leaves idea dead in water
A leading architect who has been at the forefront of the discussion around a potential bridge to link Scotland with Northern Ireland fears that...
New Dundee office aids Emtec expansion plans
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THE opening of a new Dundee office makes a significant contribution to Emtec Building Services’ planned growth, whilst boosting the local economy and employment...
Headteacher builds construction pathway
A secondary school headteacher has created a skilled work experience subject as part of the curriculum in his West Calder High School.
Greg McDowall began...
Ferguson Marine agrees four-year lease at Greenock site
FERGUSON Marine (Port Glasgow) has announced it has entered into a four-year lease at one of Greenock's largest commercial properties, providing the firm with...
Maybole WW1 memorial earns apprentices top accolade
A team of Ayrshire apprentices have been recognised for their work in creating a poignant memorial for World War One soldiers.
The three Modern Apprentices...
Report outlines economic benefits of new Edinburgh housing project
A new report has revealed that an Edinburgh housing project is set to boost the local economy by almost a quarter of a billion...
Organisations mark International Women’s Day by celebrating rising number of females in construction
STEWART Milne Group has revealed that in-house training has allowed more females to make a mark in what has traditionally been a male-dominated industry.
Ahead of...
Expanding Clyde Gateway tenants boost Glasgow’s east end regeneration
TWO firms based in Clyde Gateway’s The Albus building in Glasgow's east end are set to expand.
Creative brand agency MadeBrave first set up home...
Aberdeen entrepreneur expands business portfolio
AN Aberdeen businessman has expanded his painting and decorating portfolio with the acquisition of a north east organisation.
Artur Levickis, who owns A&B Property Services,...
Green light for National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility
PLANNING permission has been obtained for the construction of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) facility near Glasgow Airport.
Situated on Netherton Campus at the...
Building products firm appoints new Scottish sales manager
SPECIALIST building products firm AG (Acheson + Glover) has appointed David McCandlish as its new regional sales manager in Scotland.
Having worked in the printing...
Landmark passivhaus nursery to be built in West Lothian
SCOTLAND'S first public passivhaus nursery has moved a step closer after contract close on the project was achieved.
The facility will be built in Blackridge, West...
Women in Property event boosts charity coffers
£5,000 was raised for charity at the Women in Property Central Scotland branch annual dinner, held at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh.
The cash will go...
Scottish organisations hail apprenticeship opportunities
STEWART Milne Group has marked Apprenticeship Week by reporting that apprentices now account for almost 5% of its workforce.
The housebuilder and timber systems manufacturer...
£25m Ayr school officially opened
SCOTLAND'S deputy First Minister John Swinney has officially opened the new Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr.
Designed by BDP's Glasgow studio, the facility has been...
Galashiels event sponsors are all Hart
HART Builders has been confirmed as one of the major sponsors for Maroon’d at Gala, a sports and music festival taking place at Netherdale,...
