Judging panel announced for 2021 Scottish Design Awards
A 10-strong judging panel has been announced for this year's Scottish Design Awards.
The line-up includes HemingwayDesign co-founder Wayne Hemingway, VisitScotland director of marketing and...
New research highlights impact of skills shortages on construction businesses
NEW research has revealed that 83% of construction businesses say they are being impacted by skills shortages.
The report, by recruitment specialist Search Consultancy, also...
Universities to trial drones in assessing potential marine renewable energy sites
THE University of the Highlands and Islands is trialling a new method of measuring tidal currents in a move it says could 'revolutionise' the...
Balfour Beatty recruits first graduate apprentice as part of partnership with university
BALFOUR Beatty has recruited its first student from Heriot-Watt University after partnering with the institute to support graduate apprenticeships.
The link-up comes as the firm...
Banockburn buildings to be transformed into creative hubs
STIRLING Council is to invest £1.2 million in two prominent Bannockburn buildings in a bid to deliver new infrastructure, technology and services to residents.
The...
Trade bodies urge chancellor to use budget to boost industry recovery
ENGINEERING services alliance Actuate UK is urging UK chancellor Rishi Sunak to use this week's budget to back a 'green recovery' with incentives that...
Interserve Construction to rebrand as Tilbury Douglas
INTERSERVE Construction and Interserve Engineering Services have confirmed plans to formally rebrand as Tilbury Douglas Construction and Tilbury Douglas Engineering.
The rebrand is intended to...
Glasgow business to expand apprentice programme
GLASGOW-based Edwin James Group has confirmed it is expanding its apprenticeship scheme from 10 to 15% of the total workforce over the next two...
Summers-Inman brings in new associate director
ANGUS Macdonald has been appointed associate director at construction and property consultants Summers-Inman.
Based at the firm's new Scottish HQ in Edinburgh, he returns to...
Edinburgh business appoints new head of property sales
EDINBURGH-based Watermans Legal has announced the appointment of Tzana Webster to the newly created role of head of property sales.
The business said the move...
Two Glasgow schools set for £8m upgrades
AROUND £8 million is to be spent on the upgrade of two Glasgow schools, the city's council has announced.
St Paul's High School and Carntyne...
Funding boost for woodland park extension plans
CLYDE Gateway has secured £2.3 million of Scottish Government funding, through the Clyde Mission Fund, to build on the success of its Cuningar Loop...
SPA launches new refurbishment framework animation
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has launched a new animation for local authorities, housing associations and other social landlords looking to embark on refurbishment...
Plans submitted for £275 million West Lothian mixed-use development
NEW proposals have been submitted to West Lothian Council for a £275 million residential-led mixed-use development and relocation of existing farm space.
Drumshoreland Garden Community,...
Callendar site honoured for safety and design features
AN affordable housing development near Callendar has been recognised for the safety of the site’s Covid-19 arrangements, relationship with neighbouring businesses and the use...
Housebuilder welcomes property ‘boom’ as it prepares to launch new sites
A Scottish housebuilder has revealed that a shift towards flexible working, an increase of the LBTT threshold, and investment in the First Home Fund...
Council moves forward with project to replace Lossiemouth East Beach bridge
MORAY Council has unveiled its proposed designs for the new Lossiemouth East Beach footbridge.
The town's sole access to the beach has been closed since...
BDP awarded contract to design new Neilston learning and leisure campus
A new learning and leisure campus is set to be built in Neilston after East Renfrewshire Council approved the design and awarded the contract...
Contractor sought for £115m phase of £3bn project to dual A9
TRANSPORT Scotland has commenced the procurement for the £115 million contract for the next phase of the £3 billion A9 dualling programme.
The contract will...
Architecture and planning practice in the frame for hat-trick of awards
HALLIDAY Fraser Munro is celebrating after being named as a finalist in three separate categories in the Scottish Property Awards.
The architecture and planning practice...
