Beat the heat: professor’s stark warning for Glasgow projects
AN expert in urban overheating has warned that plans for future construction projects in Glasgow must take into account rising temperatures.
Scotland’s largest city has...
Charity gives construction waste a new lease of life
A Glasgow-based charity and social enterprise that turns construction waste materials into bespoke products is urging companies to get in touch to help businesses...
Local firms urged to prepare for opportunities on £79.5m Clyde bridge project
FIRMS have been urged to prepare for a range of sub-contract opportunities on the £79.5 million Clyde waterfront and Renfrewshire riverside project.
Civil engineering specialist...
Construction milestones marked at two new South Ayrshire campuses
BUILDING work is underway on two new South Ayrshire campuses.
Pupils and staff from schools in Maybole and Prestwick joined councillors and the hub South...
Local firms secure contracts for Argyll & Bute primary school projects
CONTRACTS have been awarded for the refurbishment of two Argyll and Bute primary schools.
Two local firms secured the work, with TSL Contractors undertaking the...
Public to have a say on proposed Currie development
AN Edinburgh-based developer is calling on the local community to give their views on a potential new development north of Currie that includes a...
Student unveils innovative housing model to support domestic violence survivors
A University of Dundee student has designed a new housing model which looks to help support domestic violence survivors rebuild their lives in safety.
Lucy...
Housebuilder provides boost for East Lothian leisure facilities
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara East Scotland has announced plans to fund the cost of equipment to help improve leisure facilities throughout East Lothian.
The recipient is enjoyleisure,...
Covid prompts consultation on £150m Aberdeen masterplan
A public consultation has been launched on the Aberdeen city centre and beachfront masterplan.
It comes as a result of Covid-19, with residents being asked...
Location selected for new £14.7m West Lothian school
WEST Lothian Council has approved plans for the build of a new £14.7 million school in Livingston.
To be located at council-owned land off Grange...
Paisley contractor steps up mental health focus
THE JR Group has announced it is prioritising staff wellbeing by encouraging conversations around mental health.
The Paisley-based firm recently held a presentation with staff...
Construction sector urged to support COP26 creative hub in Glasgow
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is being urged to help deliver a 'creative and cultural hub' for Glasgow opening in the run up to and during...
Mental health programme ‘surpasses expectations’
BUILDING Mental Health, the CITB and the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity have published a report detailing the social value of their initiative to train...
Completion of refurbishment project is sweet moment for Airdrie baker
AN Airdrie baker has taken over new premises following a £750,000 refurbishment, carried out by construction and property specialist Procast
Christie the Baker is relocating...
Rising material costs impacting smaller builders ‘most severely’
THE cost of construction materials is 'holding back' the recovery for smaller firms, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
The trade body spoke out in...
Scottish firms contracted for project forming part of £1.4bn offshore windfarm
TWO Scottish firms have been contracted to construct an operations and maintenance base at Eyemouth Harbour as part of the Neart na Gaoithe offshore...
Charity secures vacant Glasgow land for £1
GLASGOW City Council is set to sell an area of land in Maryhill to Barnardo's Scotland for the nominal sum of £1.
The charity will...
Firm fined £700,000 after fatal dumper truck accident
BAM Nuttall Limited has been fined £700,000 after an employee lost his life after being run over by a six-tonne dumper truck.
Inverness Sheriff Court...
East Kilbride commercial park plans receive planning consent
KNIGHT Property Group has revealed it has been given the green light by South Lanarkshire Council for further development at Langlands Commercial Park in...
Thomas & Adamson introduces raft of wellbeing measures for staff
THOMAS & Adamson has introduced a raft of new wellbeing changes in a move designed to better meet the needs of staff in a...
