Procast lands massive North Lanarkshire housing upgrades contract
STRATHAVEN-based Procast has landed a £32.5 million contract to improve homes in North Lanarkshire.
The four-year programme will involve roofing, rendering and insulation upgrades to primarily...
Edinburgh public artworks to return as part of trams to Newhaven project
EDINBURGH'S Elm Row pigeons are to be returned to Leith Walk as part of the capital's trams to Newhaven project.
The public artworks, created by...
Scottish Enterprise to make £4m available to boost green jobs
SCOTTISH Enterprise has announced that it is to make £4 million available to aid the creation of green jobs in Scotland.
The agency said that...
Ex-Kier chief takes on new role at water mist fire suppression business
FORMER Kier Group CEO Haydn Mursell has been appointed as chair of water mist fire suppression business iMist following a £4.5 million investment by private...
Report highlights desire for more flexible working
A new report by the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has found that the workforce of the future will want to make 'informed choices' of...
Work continues on £8m redevelopment of Aberdeen train station
PROGRESS is being made on the £8 million redevelopment of Aberdeen train station, ScotRail has said.
The project, which is being led by Morrison Construction...
Plans submitted for mixed-use Glasgow development near High Street Station
PLANS have been lodged for a new mixed-use development in Glasgow which includes over 220 apartments on a vacant site near High Street Station.
Vastint...
Finishes and interiors trade group signs Conflict Avoidance Pledge
FIS, the representative body for the UK finishes and interiors sector, has joined other construction groups in signing the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...
Engineers to carry out ‘minor’ works at ferry terminal
ENGINEERS will carry out 'minor' snagging works at Tiree Ferry Terminal, it has been confirmed.
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which owns the pier, has...
Snagging firm uses online platform to document flaws in new properties
A snagging firm has shot to Internet fame through the documentation of its daily property inspections on social media platform TikTok.
New Home Quality Control...
Bacteria could become a concrete money saver in infrastructure upkeep
BACTERIA could soon be used to end the need for the human repair of infrastructure that carries complex or costly maintenance needs.
“This is no...
Rugby legend tips construction sector to help Shore up economy
SCOTLAND rugby legend Gavin Hastings OBE has said he believes the construction industry will be at the forefront of the economic recovery post-Covid as...
Momentum is building for Scottish construction industry to embrace conflict avoidance
SUPPORT is growing for further adoption of Conflict Avoidance Process (CAP) techniques within the Scottish construction sector.
Last month, Project Scotland reported that a working...
Fresh investment announced for zero emission mobility innovation
£7 million is being invested by the Scottish Government to support zero emission mobility across two new projects.
The LOCATE facility, to be based at...
Scottish housing association secures £55m funding package
CAIRN Housing Association has secured a £55 million funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland to enable future growth plans.
The funds will be used...
New land director appointed to boost Glasgow firm’s expansion plans
GLASGOW-based Kelvin Properties has underlined the firm's growth plans with the appointment of Andrew Duncan as land director.
He joins the developer from CALA Homes, where...
Cruden to deliver ‘much needed’ affordable homes in Clydebank
CRUDEN Building has been appointed by Clydebank Housing Association to deliver a new affordable housing development on the site of the former St. Cuthbert’s...
Strathclyde University announced as lead academic partner on £30m zero infrastructure project
THE University of Strathclyde's centre for energy policy (CEP) has been announced as the lead academic partner in the £30 million Scotland's net zero...
New holiday lodge development launches in Kenmore
MAINS of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course at Kenmore has confirmed it is expanding the choice of holiday home accommodation it offers for...
Growth to be supported north and south of the border through £450m borderlands deal
THE Scottish Borders is set for millions of pounds of investment following the signing of the £450 million borderlands inclusive growth deal.
The borderlands partnership...
