New report highlights seven ways to create healthy communities post-Covid
A new report by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has called for greater levels of collaboration between health, social care, and planning professionals to...
Civil engineer’s Forth Bridge replica could be created as official Lego set
A Scottish civil engineer has reached the halfway mark in a competition to create a new product for Lego.
Michael Dineen has accumulated over 5000...
Covid-19 monitors ‘key part’ of Scottish Water’s site success
SCOTTISH Water has said that its £6.9 million project at Loch Thom Reservoir is a 'hive of activity' despite the current Covid-19 restrictions.
The loch...
Urban Union launches new home initiative for key workers
URBAN Union has launched a Key Worker Contribution Scheme to help those on the frontline of the Covid-19 battle buy a brand new home.
The...
‘Mini Murrayfield’ begins to take shape
CONSTRUCTION is progressing on Edinburgh Rugby's new 7,800 seater stadium on the grounds of the BT Murrayfield Stadium.
Main contractor Malcolm Group has been back...
Korea turns to Orkney firm for new energy test site
THE Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) has contracted the European Marine Energy (EMEC) in Orkney to support the development of its...
Organisations call for clarity on when LBTT changes start in Scotland
TRADE body Homes for Scotland (HfS) has urged the Scottish Government to provide clarity on the timing of changes to the Land & Buildings...
‘Blended’ apprenticeship model could help solve some training challenges
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is calling for a more ‘blended’ approach to delivering apprentice training in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.
The organisation...
Civil engineer enjoys sweet taste of award success
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NICHOLAS Fauvergue has won ICE Scotland’s Pitch 200 award after using a chocolate dessert to demonstrate the different components of bitumen pavement.
The competition asked...
Engineering consultancy launches new graduate apprenticeship initiative
DOUGALL Baillie Associates (DBA) has introduced graduate apprenticeships to create 'earn-as-you-learn' opportunities for young adults.
The East Kilbride-based engineering consultancy is currently putting two recruits through...
Scots housing market expectations ‘improving’ but challenges lie ahead
NEW research has revealed expectations for activity in the Scottish housing market are improving as more new buyers enquiries are reported by surveyors.
The June...
Mactaggart & Mickel welcomes support for housebuilding sector
THE Scottish Government has been urged to match the measures introduced by UK chancellor Rishi Sunak to help stimulate the housing market.
Glasgow-based housebuilder Mactaggart...
Housebuilder set to launch first Glasgow city centre development
CALA Homes (West) is set to launch a 203-home development in the heart of Glasgow city centre.
Prince’s Quay, the housebuilder's first ever Glasgow city centre...
Springfield provides trading update
SPRINGFIELD Properties has provided a trading update for the year ended 31 May 2020, highlighting the impact of Covid-19 on the business.
The housebuilder previously...
Hart appointed to affordable homes project on former Edinburgh school site
HOPEFIELD Partnership has appointed Hart Builders to deliver a multi-million pound affordable housing development on the site of the former Hunter’s Tryst Primary School in...
Finning completes switch to 100% renewables
FINNING has announced it has made the switch to 100% renewable electricity across all its UK and Irish operations.
The Caterpillar dealer revealed the commitment...
Increase in build of rural homes predicted as lockdown changes attitudes
A London-based accountancy firm has said that Scottish landowners could benefit from a potential rise in demand for homes in rural areas, thanks to...
‘Exemplar’ Glasgow east end housing development complete
THE JR Group has completed a significant inner-city development in Glasgow’s east end.
The 68 homes for social rent in Bridgeton were built by the...
New study reveals pandemic impact fears of small business owners
NEW research has revealed that two in five (38%) small construction businesses fear their company is at risk of closure as a result of...
Student accommodation build planned at site of 19th century Edinburgh hotel
PLANS have been launched for the demolishment of a 19th century Edinburgh hotel to make way for the build of new student accommodation.
Audley (Edinburgh)...
