Rain gardens created in Glasgow as part of £1 billion city region deal
RAIN gardens have been created as part of a key Glasgow city region deal project to reduce local flood risk in the south-east of...
Deadline looms on second consultation on regulation of electrical profession
SELECT has warned that time is running out for those who wish to contribute to the consultation on professional recognition of electricians in Scotland.
The...
Morrisons named as preferred bidder for Banff site
SUPERMARKET firm Morrisons has been named by Aberdeenshire Council as the preferred bidder in a project that could see a new store built in...
hub South West raises £8,400 for The Trussell Trust
HUB South West has donated funds to The Trussell Trust to help disadvantaged households in its south-west Scotland territory.
The Trussell Trust supports a nationwide...
Kinross business lands first project with Hillcrest Homes
KINROSS-based Webster Developments has landed a major contract from Dundee-headquartered Hillcrest Homes.
The move follows on from the firm's work with Caledonia Housing Association in...
ScotRail details ‘huge’ progress made in aim to reduce carbon footprint
SCOTRAIL has revealed that it is on track to cut its carbon footprint by 10,000 tones come May 2021.
It follows an estimated 46,000 tonnes...
Patent secured for garage-based modular housing concept
A house designer has been awarded a UK patent for its approach to transforming unwanted and disused garage sites into affordable new homes.
The patent...
Edinburgh Council envisions more ‘relaxing’ capital post-Covid
THE City of Edinburgh Council has said it envisions a more relaxing capital as it seeks a green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
As part...
Build of distillery recommences following collapse of wall on site
WORK has resumed on the revised plans for the new Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk following a period of inactivity.
Ian Macleod Distillers, who are behind...
Kingdom celebrates double triumph at CIH Scotland Awards
KINGDOM Housing Association celebrated a double triumph at the CIH Scotland Awards.
The Fife-based organisation was crowned the winner in the categories of Excellence in...
Refurbishment work begins at landmark Glasgow building
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on a project to create a bar, restaurant and events space in Glasgow's famous Beresford building.
Pacific Building is delivering the...
Survey shows positive signs of ‘sustained’ Scottish civils recovery
A new study has highlighted signs of a 'sustained recovery' in the Scottish civils sector.
The latest Workload Trends Survey, conducted by trade association CECA...
Upgrades and repairs to take place on over 50 Edinburgh schools
OVER 50 Edinburgh schools and nurseries are having planned works ranging from repairs to upgrades during the February mid-term break.
It comes as part of...
Consultation opens on Ravenscraig active travel links
PROPOSALS for the creation of new cycling and walking routes through Ravenscraig are being published to gain public opinion.
North Lanarkshire Council is working alongside...
Work begins on Maryhill affordable housing project
CONSTRUCTION work has started on a new 62-home development in Glasgow's Maryhill.
The Botany Corner site is part of a project by Maryhill Housing and...
Council could face compensation claim over Covid-related delays to school build
THE prospect of Balfour Beatty being entitled to compensation for Covid-related delays to the £42 million build of Lossiemouth High has been raised at...
SNIPEF welcomes grant funding for low carbon heat skills
SNIPEF, the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation, has welcomed an announcement of funding to help upskill plumbing apprentices and employees in the...
Clyde Gateway Trade Park acquired in £2.35m deal
CLYDE Gateway Trade Park in Rutherglen has been acquired for £2.35 million by a multi-let industrial property investment fund.
The acquisition marks the first deal...
Contractor makes welcome donation to popular Glasgow café
A café in Whiteinch, just west of Glasgow city centre, has received welcome support as a result of a multi-million-pound planned maintenance project between...
Chartered surveying firm launches Scotland-wide video tours of commercial properties
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is rolling out free video tours of commercial properties across Scotland.
The firm revealed the move follows 'universally positive' client feedback received...
