Clark Contracts appointed to retrofit BE-ST campus
CLARK Contracts has landed a contract to undertake a 'deep retrofit' of Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)'s building which houses Scotland’s National Retrofit...
Brunstane Primary to benefit from £10 million modernisation project
GRAHAM has been appointed lead contractor on a £10 million project to retrofit the campus at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh.
The investment is tipped...
Napier University’s temporary shelter design aims to help millions forced to flee disaster
EDINBURGH Napier University has led on the design of a new temporary shelter which is hoped to help the millions of people displaced by...
Glasgow and Aberdeen airports acquired with plans to develop both
GERMAN-headquartered AviAlliance has announced the purchase of Aberdeen and Glasgow airports with plans to develop both.
The company acquired AGS Airports, which also includes Southampton...
Work complete on £8.2m build of business park in Glasgow’s east end
THE completion of the Clyde Gateway East Business Park in Glasgow has been marked by a visit from the deputy first minister.
Heron Bros led...
Ryanair opens £5m engineering training academy at Prestwick Airport
RYANAIR has marked the opening of its £5 million engineering training academy at Prestwick Airport.
The new facility has created 500 highly-skilled jobs including licensed...
Vital £3.2m West Highland Line project completed on time
A £3.2 million Network Rail project on the West Highland Line was completed on time this morning.
Engineers worked 'around-the-clock' for four days at locations...
Edinburgh Futures Institute restoration offers hope for bright future
UKRAINIAN refugees who were given an opportunity to work on the restoration of the 19th century Edinburgh Futures Institute by Balfour Beatty are now employed...
Glasgow event set to showcase education buildings innovation
NEXT week, the SEC in Glasgow will open its doors to speakers, exhibitors and attendees at the main event for Scotland’s learning estate, Learning...
Rising challenges putting ‘increasing strain’ on plumbing and heating profession
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) has issued a warning on the future stability and growth of the plumbing and heating...
Housebuilder constructs poignant war memorial at Bishopbriggs site
DAVID Wilson Homes has built a memorial in Bishopbriggs to honour victims of the Second World War.
The housebuilder constructed the memorial at its Boclair...
Caledonia Housing Association confirms two senior appointments
CALEDONIA Housing Association has announced two senior appointments after recruiting a head of finance and a head of investment and sustainability.
Angela Murphy has been...
HFD appoints new commercial director for construction division
HFD has appointed Chris McGhee as the new commercial lead of its construction business, supporting the delivery of building projects across Scotland.
Chris brings over...
Investment of £36.8bn could see Glasgow achieve 80% carbon emissions reduction by 2030
GLASGOW could achieve an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 with an investment of £36.8 billion, the city's council has said.
The figure comes...
Housebuilding body welcomes opportunity for ‘planning reset’ in Scotland
SECTOR body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed new measures announced by Scotland's public finance minister Ivan McKee, designed to support the delivery of...
Ranger Fire and Security expands footprint with Secureshield acquisition
RANGER Fire and Security has announced the acquisition of Motherwell and Newcastle-based fire, security and critical services company, Secureshield.
The move has been described as...
Firm fined £160,000 following death at Glasgow housing site
A construction firm has been fined £160,000 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a man was killed by a telehandler at a...
New initiative looks to cut planning permission delays in Scotland
THE Scottish Government is to launch a housing planning hub in a bid to increase the rate at which homes with planning permission are...
Balfour Beatty pledges to recruit 200 armed forces veterans annually
BALFOUR Beatty has re-signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant, marking nearly a decade of support for veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers and their...
St Andrews expands offering with HSS partnership
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it is expanding its offering after partnering with HSS Hire Group (HSS) to supply tool and...
