Plans launched for build of ‘unique’ entrance tower at casino
PLANS have been lodged for the build of an access tower at Alea Casino in Glasgow's Springfield Quay leisure park.
The proposals would allow for...
Traces of Covid-19 detected in Scottish waste water
THE Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has identified Covid-19 ribonucleic acid (RNA) traces in Scottish waste water.
The aim of the exploratory work was to detect...
FMB call for greater clarity on lockdown restrictions
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called on greater clarity from the UK and devolved governments in regards to the timetable and nature...
Further funding for ‘greatest transformation’ of Glasgow city centre in a generation
GLASGOW City Council has accepted £21.3 million in funding from Sustrans for its avenues plus project.
The project will cover five routes on the fringes...
Build of ‘transformative’ manufacturing district progressing well
THE build of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) is progressing well, Renfrewshire Council has said.
Wills Bros Civil Engineering is currently delivering new...
Glasgow city centre to be transformed as 30-year vision approved
GLASGOW City Council has approved the strategic development framework (SDF) for its city centre.
The SDF will guide the development of the city centre over...
JCB gives staff extra day’s holiday to mark anniversary
CONSTRUCTION equipment giant JCB has announced that its employees around the world will receive an extra day’s holiday to mark the firm’s 75th birthday.
The...
Edinburgh tram project completed in less time than £11.3m inquiry investigating its delays
THE ongoing Edinburgh tram inquiry has cost £11.3 million, the Scottish Government has revealed following a freedom of information request.
The inquiry was first announced...
Site manager claims eleventh industry award
MACTAGGART & Mickel site manager Stuart Gillespie has won a major industry award.
Stuart, senior site manager at the housebuilder's Greenan Views development in Doonfoot,...
‘People right to be furious’ say unions following collapse of major offshore wind deal
THE collapse of a deal for the manufacture of turbine jackets to support a major offshore wind project has been called a 'political failure'...
Electrical regulation tipped to bring safety and economic benefits
TRADE association SELECT has told a parliamentary consultation that regulating the electrical industry in Scotland would bring safety and economic benefits.
The organisation revealed it...
Latest Build Lanarkshire programme set to begin
BUILD Lanarkshire, a programme that guides local construction businesses on how to win new work from both the public sector and Scotland’s Tier One...
Network Rail’s SME spending exceeds £2.5 billion
NETWORK Rail's SME spending has exceeded £2.5 billion in a single financial year for the first time.
The rail management firm spent 35.6% of its...
SNIPEF reappointed to run Approved Certifier of Construction Scheme
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has announced it has been advised by the Scottish Government that it has been re-appointed to...
Glasgow housebuilder gets green light to deliver 36-home development
GLASGOW-based housebuilder AS Homes (Scotland) has been granted permission to develop 36 homes for social rent in Ibrox on behalf of housing association Home...
Covid-19 forces delay to new smoke alarm regulations
THE Scottish Government is to delay new regulations on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms by 12 months.
The impact of Covid-19 was cited as the...
Work starts on build of ‘iconic’ structure in Glasgow
WORK has commenced on the build of a new £12 million bridge over the Forth & Clyde Canal in Glasgow.
Mackenzie Construction is leading the...
Big-hearted Glasgow shed manufacturer steps in to help local organisations
A Glasgow shed manufacturer has come to the rescue of a nursery and a local charity with donations which will allow them to keep...
Scotland’s first community-owned passivhaus welcomes tenants
THREE families have moved into Scotland’s first community-owned passivhaus, developed by Nith Valley LEAF Trust (NVLT) in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Small Communities...
Thousands of construction workers potentially missing out on tax refunds
A tax consultant has claimed thousands of UK construction workers could potentially not realise they could be owed a tax refund this year due...
