Rugby legend tips construction sector to help Shore up economy
SCOTLAND rugby legend Gavin Hastings OBE has said he believes the construction industry will be at the forefront of the economic recovery post-Covid as...
Momentum is building for Scottish construction industry to embrace conflict avoidance
SUPPORT is growing for further adoption of Conflict Avoidance Process (CAP) techniques within the Scottish construction sector.
Last month, Project Scotland reported that a working...
Fresh investment announced for zero emission mobility innovation
£7 million is being invested by the Scottish Government to support zero emission mobility across two new projects.
The LOCATE facility, to be based at...
Scottish housing association secures £55m funding package
CAIRN Housing Association has secured a £55 million funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland to enable future growth plans.
The funds will be used...
New land director appointed to boost Glasgow firm’s expansion plans
GLASGOW-based Kelvin Properties has underlined the firm's growth plans with the appointment of Andrew Duncan as land director.
He joins the developer from CALA Homes, where...
Cruden to deliver ‘much needed’ affordable homes in Clydebank
CRUDEN Building has been appointed by Clydebank Housing Association to deliver a new affordable housing development on the site of the former St. Cuthbert’s...
Strathclyde University announced as lead academic partner on £30m zero infrastructure project
THE University of Strathclyde's centre for energy policy (CEP) has been announced as the lead academic partner in the £30 million Scotland's net zero...
New holiday lodge development launches in Kenmore
MAINS of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course at Kenmore has confirmed it is expanding the choice of holiday home accommodation it offers for...
Growth to be supported north and south of the border through £450m borderlands deal
THE Scottish Borders is set for millions of pounds of investment following the signing of the £450 million borderlands inclusive growth deal.
The borderlands partnership...
Work to begin on build of centre for disabled youngsters in Inverness
THE Scottish Government has committed up to £1.75 million in funding for the build of a new centre for disabled children and young people...
Tunnel to be considered for landslip-hit A83 as temporary route announced
TRANSPORT Scotland has announced the long term solution to the ongoing problems at the Rest and be Thankful (A83).
Last month (February), Argyll and Bute...
Dandara set to expand Scottish presence
DANDARA has announced it has achieved five-star status in its first year of participating in the Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Survey.
The developer...
Four historic Scottish communities to receive share of £4.5m for building repair works
FOUR historic Scottish communities are set for a share of £4,502,575 to help deliver building repair works.
The funding comes from Historic Environment Scotland (HES)...
Balfour Beatty reports ‘good progress’ in Gender Pay Report
BALFOUR Beatty has published its 2020 Gender Pay Report, which reveals 'good progress' has been made to improve both the gender pay gap and the...
CALA plans approved for third phase of Milltimber site
CALA Homes (North) has secured planning consent from Aberdeen City Council for its application to build 82 properties which will form the third phase...
BT plans to ‘build like fury’ following Ofcom ruling
BT has said it intends to 'build like fury' following Ofcom's announcement that it will not impose price caps on full-fibre connections.
The telecommunications firm...
Locals begin build of helipad in memory of late teen
A lifesaving emergency helicopter landing pad is being built in the remote Highland village of Applecross.
It comes after a campaign by the local community...
Housebuilders mark record high customer satisfaction figure
HOUSEBUILDERS have delivered a fourth successive year of improved customer satisfaction, according to new research.
The industry annual customer satisfaction survey, which was sent to...
Water reintroduced to Union Canal following historic breach
WATER has been reintroduced to an area of the Union Canal near Muiravonside following a major breach caused by a one in 240-year storm.
The...
Commercial property specialist adds to Glasgow portfolio
SPECTRUM Properties has snapped up an industrial facility in Glasgow to add to its portfolio of more than 700 commercial units in the city.
The...
