Amey to showcase jobs on offer in Scotland
AMEY is to host a series of face-to-face and virtual job fairs to share the 'varied and exciting' roles that are available on its...
Plans approved for up to 1,000 homes at site of former hospital
PLANS have been approved for the build of up to 998 homes at the site of the former Bangour Village Hospital in West Lothian.
The...
Leith Tram Sheds open to the public after seven years of construction
FOLLOWING seven years of construction, the final phase of Places for People’s The Engine Yard is now open.
The former tram depot in Leith originally...
Work begins on £2.8m transformation of Paisley Arts Centre
CLARK Contracts has commenced works on the £2.8 million transformation of Paisley Arts Centre.
The refurbishment will include a redesigned public space at the front...
Glasgow home insulation programme saves 590,000 tonnes in carbon emissions
A programme which delivers energy efficiency measures in homes in Glasgow has resulted in a saving of almost 590,000 tonnes in carbon emissions, the...
Local firm begins build of Aberdeen’s third Cruyff Court
WORK is underway on the build of Aberdeen's third Cruyff Court in the Tillydrone area of the city.
The two existing courts were built by...
Fuel prices force tradespeople to up prices to keep businesses running
NINE in 10 UK tradespeople have said they are being forced to increase their prices to keep their businesses running.
IronmongeryDirect surveyed 500 tradespeople to...
Edinburgh ‘glamping’ design consultancy begins international expansion with Dubai base
EDINBURGH-based glamping site design consultancy Glampitect has opened a new office in Dubai following a 'remarkable' period of growth.
Founded 18 months ago by friends...
Housebuilder’s donation funds new sports equipment at Bargeddie primary school
PUPILS at St Kevin’s Primary in Bargeddie can now enjoy over £1,000 worth of new sports equipment courtesy of Barratt Developments.
The housebuilder donated £1,250...
Architects and designers must embrace the circular economy
By Alasdair Rankin, managing director, Aitken Turnbull Architects
Recently, I read an article about how academic innovation was helping to spearhead a transition to reduce waste...
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...
National award recognition for Inverness development
TULLOCH Homes is celebrating a double triumph for its Drummond Hill site in Inverness at the UK Property Awards.
Drummond Hill won an accolade in...
Beaver Bridges signs exclusive distribution agreement with global firm
BEAVER Bridges has announced it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with global bridge supplier and engineering firm Waagner-Biro Bridge Systems GmbH.
The deal will see...
Pupils to help decide how to spend builder’s donation
HART Builders has donated £2,000 to Ayton Primary School, which is based close to where the firm is currently building phase one of a new...
Groundforce shores up support for crucial bridge link
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has been supplying a range of large-capacity modular hydraulic shoring equipment to contractors building the new Govan to Partick Bridge in Glasgow.
The...
Confidence hits record high as recovery grows
CONFIDENCE in the Scottish construction industry is at its highest point in more than five years.
Employers feel more positive than at any stage since...
Livingston properties benefit from windows upgrade
CCG has announced completion of its latest planned maintenance contract with Almond Housing Association using the firm's new range of windows.
Working with polymer supplier...
Glasgow City Council to bid for funding for projects
GLASGOW City Council has approved plans to bid for funding from the UK Government for three new programmes - the Community Renewal, Levelling Up...
Engine Shed event will offer advice on retrofitting historic buildings
THE Engine Shed in Stirling is opening its doors this weekend for a free event focused on retrofitting historic buildings.
The Energy Efficiency Open Weekend,...
