New guidance aims to help protect historic buildings from impact of climate change
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has published new guidance on the different methods of measuring moisture in historic buildings which could help protect them from...
World’s first floating wind farm sets new UK record
THE firm which brought the world's first floating wind farm to Scotland has revealed that the facility has reached the highest average capacity factor...
Scottish firms urged to bid for HS2 contracts
FIRMS in Scotland have been urged to consider bidding for upcoming contracts for the delivery of HS2.
It comes after those leading the multi-billion project...
Construction work underway at £78m Glasgow development
CONSTRUCTION of Moda's Holland Park neighbourhood in Glasgow is gathering pace. The £78 million development will replace the Strathclyde Police HQ in Pitt Street, close...
Network Rail agrees ‘groundbreaking’ industry first deal to protect newts during major project
NETWORK Rail has signed a 'groundbreaking' industry first agreement to protect newts during the construction of a major track upgrade.
The rail infrastructure organisation received...
Renfrewshire firm is boxing clever with steel construction system
A steel construction system developed by a firm in Renfrewshire has been tipped to 'dominate' the global nuclear Small Modular Reactor (SMR) market following...
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum seeks views on training and skills issues
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum has announced it is engaging with every part of the industry to seek its views on training provision and skills shortages.
The Forum,...
Dundee confirmed as location for next Scotland 5G Centre innovation hub
DUNDEE has been confirmed as the location for the Scotland 5G Centre's next innovation hub.
The move is designed to ensure 5G technologies help 'drive growth...
Over £500m to be invested in reshaping North Lanarkshire
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has announced that over half a billion pounds is to be invested over the next five years to reshape the constituency's...
Procast lands massive North Lanarkshire housing upgrades contract
STRATHAVEN-based Procast has landed a £32.5 million contract to improve homes in North Lanarkshire.
The four-year programme will involve roofing, rendering and insulation upgrades to primarily...
Edinburgh public artworks to return as part of trams to Newhaven project
EDINBURGH'S Elm Row pigeons are to be returned to Leith Walk as part of the capital's trams to Newhaven project.
The public artworks, created by...
Scottish Enterprise to make £4m available to boost green jobs
SCOTTISH Enterprise has announced that it is to make £4 million available to aid the creation of green jobs in Scotland.
The agency said that...
Ex-Kier chief takes on new role at water mist fire suppression business
FORMER Kier Group CEO Haydn Mursell has been appointed as chair of water mist fire suppression business iMist following a £4.5 million investment by private...
Report highlights desire for more flexible working
A new report by the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has found that the workforce of the future will want to make 'informed choices' of...
Work continues on £8m redevelopment of Aberdeen train station
PROGRESS is being made on the £8 million redevelopment of Aberdeen train station, ScotRail has said.
The project, which is being led by Morrison Construction...
Plans submitted for mixed-use Glasgow development near High Street Station
PLANS have been lodged for a new mixed-use development in Glasgow which includes over 220 apartments on a vacant site near High Street Station.
Vastint...
Finishes and interiors trade group signs Conflict Avoidance Pledge
FIS, the representative body for the UK finishes and interiors sector, has joined other construction groups in signing the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...
Engineers to carry out ‘minor’ works at ferry terminal
ENGINEERS will carry out 'minor' snagging works at Tiree Ferry Terminal, it has been confirmed.
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which owns the pier, has...
Snagging firm uses online platform to document flaws in new properties
A snagging firm has shot to Internet fame through the documentation of its daily property inspections on social media platform TikTok.
New Home Quality Control...
Bacteria could become a concrete money saver in infrastructure upkeep
BACTERIA could soon be used to end the need for the human repair of infrastructure that carries complex or costly maintenance needs.
“This is no...
