Scottish Water steps up plans for zero emissions vehicles
SCOTTISH Water has announced that a new fleet of electric vans will go into service to help meet emissions targets.
Diesel-powered vans coming to the...
SNIPEF lands funding boost to identify challenges around net zero skills
THE Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has announced it has secured funding for research into the way the industry moves towards...
Lomond Banks project team to consult local community over Balloch tourist plans
A consultation process is set to begin over the new £40 million Lomond Banks tourist project proposals.
As plans continue to evolve for the project...
Arc-Tech MU begins services package on £30m Bellsmyre project
ARC-Tech MU has announced work is underway on the installation of multi-utilities at a £30 million regeneration project in Bellsmyre, West Dunbartonshire.
Led by main...
Engineering consultancy expands into Ireland
WILL Rudd Davidson is to expand operations into Ireland with a new office in Dublin.
The engineering consultancy employs over 80 staff in Scotland and...
Savills strengthens senior team in Aberdeen
SAVILLS has announced the appointment of Niall Macleod as director and head of residential development in Aberdeen.
He was previously land director with Dandara...
First National Robotarium CEO appointed
STEWART Miller has been appointed as the first CEO of the National Robotarium, which has been tipped to 'catalyse' innovation and talent development in...
Firm completes bridge project five weeks ahead of schedule
THE rebuild of a bridge 'vital' to a Clydesdale community has been completed five weeks ahead of schedule.
I & H Brown carried out the...
Work underway on refurb of UK’s highest restaurant
A £780,000 refurbishment project is underway to revamp the Cairngorms Mountain's Ptarmigan.
The building - which includes the UK's highest restaurant, as well as a shop,...
Derelict sites to receive share of £5m
TEN projects are set to benefit from a £50 million Scottish Government scheme to transform some of the country's most long-standing derelict sites.
The developments...
Mixed-use development plans unveiled for Chesser site
PROPOSALS for a new residential development in Chesser, Edinburgh, have been announced.
Watkin Jones Group plans to redevelop land to the rear of the Corn...
New £1.3m project to study whether fungi can be used to stop landslips
A new £1.3 million research project will explore the possibility of the use of fungi in the prevention of landslips.
Led by the University of...
Housebuilder steps up training opportunities in east of Scotland
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara is offering experience and training opportunities in the east of Scotland to help young people pursue careers in construction.
Dandara East Scotland is...
Landmark pour complete at £20m hospital project
ADVANCED Traditional Screeding has announced completion of the first large pour of Thermal Lightweight Aggregate (TLA) in Scotland.
The Rosyth-based firm was commissioned for the...
Glenmorangie unveils new innovation distillery
GLENMORANGIE is opening the doors to its new innovation distillery, which has been tipped to bring a 'kaleidoscope' of new flavours to Scotch whisky.
The...
Investment in Scottish floating wind farms could generate £1.5 billion
SCOTLAND could generate £1.5 billion for its economy through investment in floating wind farms, a new report has claimed.
The document said that the offshore...
Council delays project after only attracting one bid
MORAY Council has confirmed that repairs to a road near Keith wont be fixed this year, after the project only attracted one bid.
The A95...
Scottish firms invited to supply chain event for £2bn wind farm
SCOTTISH firms are being invited to an online event to find out about opportunities on the construction of the £2 billion Inch Cape offshore...
Carbon capture is name of the game for students
A group of friends from Abertay University have created a new retro platformer video game which is to be showcased at COP26.
A prototype of...
A healthy outlook for the built environment
THIS year’s Royal Society of Edinburgh’s summer events programme Curious featured a number of thought-provoking discussions on a range of topics, including some which...
