University of St Andrews building scoops architecture award
A renovated University of St Andrews building has won an architecture prize at the annual Scottish Design Awards.
Walter Bower House, at the institute's Eden...
Allander Leisure Centre officially opened in Bearsden
THE Allander Leisure Centre in Bearsden has been officially opened by East Dunbartonshire provost Gillian Renwick.
The main building of the facility was completed and...
Castle expands team and begins search for new Glasgow base
CASTLE Building Services has announced a number of new roles have been created across the business.
Recent arrivals at the firm include project managers Dave...
Firm appointed for exploratory works on major Highlands project
EXPLORATORY works are underway at the site of what could be the UK's first large-scale pumped storage scheme to be developed in 30 years.
Mining...
Council presses Scottish Government for timescale on Greenock prison build
THE leader of Inverclyde Council has called on the Scottish Government to provide a timescale for the build of a new prison in Greenock.
It...
Blairs’ Greenock showroom gets a makeover
BLAIRS Windows and Doors has launched its refurbished showroom at the firm's Greenock HQ.
With an updated look, 'alluring' interiors, and the addition of the...
New Broom: work begins on £13m Edinburgh primary school
MORGAN Sindall has started work on a £13 million project to build a new primary school in south east Edinburgh.
Procured through the council’s City...
Apprentices refurbish ‘iconic’ Santa’s grotto in Glasgow
A Santa's grotto found in Glasgow City Chambers has been refurbished by apprentices at City Building.
The grotto was visited by over 120 children attending...
Fife Council and housing association alliance to work collaboratively with private developers
AN agreement has been made between Fife Council and the Fife Housing Association Alliance (FHAA) to adopt a collaborative approach to work with private...
Final phase of construction underway at Penicuik housing development
AVANT Homes Scotland has announced that work is underway on the final 35 homes on a 16.5-acre site at its £60 million Carnethy Heights...
Housing association launches recycled office-flooring scheme
A housing association has launched an innovative new recycled flooring scheme, which will see carpets tiles saved from landfill, refurbished and then offered to...
Landowner and developer enjoy VIP tour of East Lothian primary school
LANDOWNERS who contributed to the creation of a new primary school in East Lothian have been given a VIP tour alongside the wider project’s...
Relaxation of Covid restrictions sees CICV Forum release new health and safety video
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has released a new video to keep workers safe as Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed.
The 90-second animation follows a...
Firefighters given guided tour of Inverness housing development
FIREFIGHTERS have been given a guided tour of Robertson Homes' Torvean development in Inverness to learn more about modern timber kit construction methods.
The firm...
Cruden Homes (West) appoints new MD
FRASER Lynes has been promoted to the role of managing director for Cruden Homes (West).
Fraser, a quantity surveyor, has been with the Cruden Group for...
Industrial action begins at Irvine plant over bonus payment dispute
MEMBERS of the Unite union employed in engineering construction roles at the GSK plant in Irvine have started strike action in a dispute over...
‘Transformational’ Ocean Terminal redevelopment plans gather pace
OCEAN Terminal has submitted a pre-application notice with the City of Edinburgh Council for a redevelopment that will see the 20-year-old centre open up...
Eco-friendly annexe constructed at Renfrewshire childcare centre
A social enterprise offering childcare support for families in Linwood and Johnstone is celebrating the completion of a new eco-friendly annexe, funded in part...
Cruden Building appointed to Glasgow housing project
CRUDEN Building has landed a contract to deliver a multi-million pound housing project in Glasgow’s east end.
The firm was appointed by registered social landlord,...
Winning Scottish Green Freeport bids announced
SCOTLAND'S first Green Freeports have been announced, with the two winning bids set to be supported by up to £52 million in start-up funding.
Inverness...
