Scots university offers Covid test boost for low- and middle-income countries
SCIENTISTS from the University of Strathclyde have developed a new low-cost sensor that can detect fragments of Covid-19 in wastewater.
The Glasgow-based university said that the...
City of Edinburgh Council’s affordable homes initiative hits milestone
THE City of Edinburgh Council is celebrating hitting a key milestone of more than 250 families now being in affordable homes via the Edinburgh...
Scottish Government to re-skill construction workers in energy efficiency measures
THE Scottish Government is to release £20 million of funding as part of the second phase of its National Transition Training Fund (NTTF).
The NTTF...
SSE Renewables completes ‘one of world’s largest’ offshore aerial surveys
A 24-month aerial survey programme has been completed as part of the proposed creation of wind farms at Berwick Bank and Marr Bank.
The survey,...
Kilmarnock roofing specialist strengthens senior management team
KEN Wales has been promoted to the role of divisional director of McConnell's specialist roofing and painting division.
He has been with the Kilmarnock-headquartered business...
Online consultation on plans for £40m Motherwell industrial development
AN online consultation is to take place regarding XPO Logistics' plans to deliver a new £40 million industrial development at a 40-acre site in...
Housing association outlines investment plans for next four years
WELLHOUSE Housing Association (WHA) has announced plans to bring almost 200 new homes to the area as well as investing over £3 million in...
Tobermore MD honoured for making a difference to workplace mental health and wellbeing
DAVID Henderson, MD and owner of paving and walling manufacturer Tobermore, has been awarded the ‘True Leader’ accolade at the Make A Difference Awards...
Plans unveiled for project to bring rail travel back to Levenmouth
PLANS to bring rail travel back to Levenmouth for the first time in half a century have taken a step forward after the Scottish...
Scottish Water Horizons launches asset vesting service for developers
SCOTTISH Water Horizons has confirmed the introduction of a new service designed to support developers with remediating unvested water and wastewater assets across Scotland.
The...
Heavy plant instructor recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
A City Building heavy plant instructor has been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Stewart Vandal, VR, Corps of...
Five-year Highland biodiversity action plan launched
THE Highland Council has launched a new five-year biodiversity action plan in a bid to protect nature in the region.
The creation of the blueprint...
School donation extends housebuilder’s charitable and good cause giving to over £30,000
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel has announced it has awarded Eastwood High School in Newton Mearns £1,000, taking the total donated to charities and good...
Public to provide feedback on Ayrshire eco-therapy park proposals
THE public is to have a say on proposals to develop an 'environmentally sensitive' Eco-Therapy Wellness Park near Aunchinleck in East Ayrshire.
A joint venture...
Transformation of abandoned Edinburgh stables moves into final phase
THE final phase of a project to transform a historic 19th century Edinburgh stable block into a work and events space is now underway.
The...
Housebuilder’s donation boosts local causes in Aberdeen
BARRATT Developments North Scotland has donated £1,000 to Streetsport Scotland and to Bucksburn Community Council, as part of its latest Community Fund giveaway.
As the...
Robertson starts work to transform ex-Michelin Dundee site
CONSTRUCTION is underway in Dundee as Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc begins a £20 million transformation to become Scotland’s newest Innovation Parc.
Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc...
Scotland surpasses 100,000 affordable homes mark since 2007
MORE than 100,000 affordable homes have been delivered in Scotland since 2007, newly released statistics show.
The figures, published today (June 15), show that 102,055...
Will Rudd brings in new recruits after ‘positive’ start to the year
ENGINEERING consultancy Will Rudd Davidson has bolstered its team in Glasgow with six new recruits and promoted three existing team members.
The six new appointments...
CCG in recruitment drive to support expanding project portfolio
CCG has announced the appointment of five new trainee assistant site managers as part of a recruitment drive to support an expansion of construction...
