Furniture and fit-out specialist increases turnover to £18 million
DEANESTOR, a contract furniture and fit-out specialist with operations in Dunfermline, has announced a 12.5% increase in turnover to £18 million in the last financial...
Maxi to engage in redevelopment works at former Abington primary
MAXI Construction has been awarded a contract from South Lanarkshire Council for redevelopment works to the former Abington Primary School.
The project will create a...
Edinburgh looks to build on £5m physical distancing measures
THE City of Edinburgh Council is to consider the next step for the capital's programme to enable physically distanced active travel in the city.
On...
Plans approved for £3.5m transport hub to complement £14.5m station redevelopment
PLANS to create an improved transport interchange at Motherwell Railway Station have been approved by the Glasgow city region cabinet.
The development will see a...
£4.5m fund for homeowners to install renewable and energy efficiency measures opens
A new £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable and energy efficiency measures in their homes has been announced by the Scottish...
Financial impact of Covid-19 on Edinburgh tram project revealed
A final economic case for Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project has been released by the city's council.
The final business case includes the impact of...
‘Urgent’ action needed to save Scotland’s infrastructure
NEW research from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland has revealed 'urgent action' is required to prevent climate change doing more damage to the...
Skanska unveils new flexible working initiative for employees
SKANSKA UK has announced that its new framework for flexible working aims to provide staff with more 'informal flexibility' about where and when they...
HSE to lead study into workplace transmission of Covid-19
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to lead a UK Government study into the transmission of Covid-19 in the workplace.
The UK Government's chief...
£10m contract terminated after firm failed to return to site following Covid shutdown
THE £10 million contract for improvement works at Lochmaddy Pier in North Uist has been terminated, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has announced.
The Western Isles...
Plans submitted for 85-home Fife coastal village development
HOUSEBUILDER CALA has submitted plans for an 85-home development in the Fife coastal village of Aberdour.
Proposals for the site to the south of Aberdour...
Consultation opens on proposed 99 home development in Aberdeen
A public consultation on plans to build 99 new council homes in the Kincorth area of Aberdeen has opened.
The Craighill site development is one...
University to end its investment in fossil fuels
THE University of Dundee has announced its intentions to divest from fossil fuels and focus on other areas of investment.
The education institution currently holds...
Boutique hotel development opportunity arises in Glasgow
DM Hall has revealed it is marketing a 'rare opportunity' to acquire a Grade A-listed building in Virginia Street with planning permission to develop...
Double award joy for regeneration specialist
LAURIESTON Living in Glasgow triumphed in the Affordable Housing Development of the Year category at the Scottish Home Awards.
Delivered by Urban Union, the development is...
Recycled brick could help reassess design in post-pandemic world
A recycled brick created by Heriot-Watt University academics is in the running for an accolade at this year's Beazley Designs of the Year awards.
Organised...
Edinburgh eyes build of dedicated Gaelic secondary school
DISCUSSIONS are being held in Edinburgh on the expansion of Gaelic secondary education in the capital through the build of a dedicated school.
A consultation...
Repair and maintenance contractor to honour war heroes
REPAIR and maintenance contractor Home Fix Scotland is planning a special tribute for Remembrance Day.
With events for the annual commemorations being scaled back this...
Network Rail nears completion of £5m Milngavie Station project
NETWORK Rail is nearing completion of a £5 million project to extend platforms at Milngavie Station.
The work, carried out over three weekends, saw contractor...
ScotRail launches campaign to encourage more diversity in engineering
SCOTRAIL has launched a new campaign which aims to encourage more diversity within the engineering sector.
Launched with the slogan Not all engineers wear hard...
