Proposed East Lothian development could create 600 construction and supply chain jobs
PERSIMMON Homes has submitted a planning application for the build of 197 new homes at Blindwells on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
If approved, it would...
CMAL completes Tiree pierhead works
CALEDONIAN Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has completed final snagging works at Tiree Ferry Terminal following completion of pierhead repairs in December last year.
Engineers were...
Engineering firm introduces ten mental health first aiders to business
A Glasgow-headquartered engineering firm has introduced ten mental health first aiders to support staff.
The move by Edwin James Group has seen a range of...
Balerno High refurbishment project gathers pace
A refurbishment project at Balerno High School in Edinburgh is gathering pace, with Arc-Tech providing support to main contractor Maxi Construction.
A £3.3 million contract...
Electrical trade associations urge members to plan ahead amidst materials shortage
SELECT and the ECA has issued joint alerts to members warning them about extended delays in acquiring materials due to shortages.
The advice by the...
Construction worker reveals his own struggles in a bid to help others
A self-employed builder and broadcaster has spoken out on the need for mental health support and awareness in construction while revealing his own struggles.
The...
Glasgow aims for ‘softer’ look to city centre physical distancing measures
TEMPORARY infrastructure used to encourage physical distancing in Glasgow city centre has been upgraded to allow for a more 'welcoming' look and feel.
It has...
West Dunbartonshire Council considers pilot Passivhaus build
WEST Dunbartonshire Council has earmarked a future housing development site in Bonhill for a pilot scheme of Passivhaus energy efficient homes.
The local authority said...
Clydebank flats could be demolished due to ‘unpopularity’ of block layouts
THREE housing developments in Clydebank could be fully demolished due to the 'unpopularity' of their block layouts and recurring anti social behaviour.
West Dunbartonshire Council...
Steel framework completed at new £40.9m Boclair Academy
THE final bolts have been tightened on the steel framework for the new £40.9 million Boclair Academy in Bearsden.
Head teacher Douglas Brown was on...
Taziker secures Polmadie Depot improvement works contract
TAZIKER has been awarded a contract for the design, installation and commissioning of the Polmadie Depot improvement works in Glasgow.
The multi-disciplinary engineering specialist will...
Contracts totalling £60m awarded for Aberdeen Harbour expansion project
THE Aberdeen Harbour Board has awarded two new contracts with a total value of £60 million for the construction of the south breakwater and...
Commercial development plot within NorthBridge site to be marketed
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has announced it is marketing a commercial development plot within the landmark Sighthill regeneration project's NorthBridge residential development.
One of the largest...
CALA land buyer recognised with commendation
A member of the land team at CALA Homes (North) has been recognised with a commendation for her application to qualify as a chartered...
Phase one of Mossend International Railfreight Park given the green light
PHASE one plans for the build of Scotland's largest international multi-modal rail freight park in Mossend have been approved by North Lanarkshire Council.
The low...
Plans launched for luxury care home featuring cinema and champagne bar
MORRISON Community Care and contractor CCG (Scotland) have submitted plans for the build of a luxury care home in Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline.
If approved, the...
Roofing contractors report busy start to the year despite materials and skills shortages
NEW research has found that the UK's roofing contractors have experienced growing workloads in the first quarter of 2021, but have been impacted by...
Council adopts framework to guide development of Glasgow city centre
THE Strategic Development Framework (SDF) for Glasgow city centre, which will help guide the area’s development over the next three decades, has now been...
Work underway on £4.2m Garnock Visitor and Community Hub
HUB South West and CCG will deliver the new £4.2 million Garnock Visitor and Community Hub on behalf of North Ayrshire Council.
Work is underway on...
Green light for £22.3m project to remove transmission towers from Loch Lomond
A total of 7.8km of overhead line is to be removed from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
The work will form part of...
