University to name wings of flagship £60m learning hub after inspirational women
THE University of Strathclyde is to name the two wings of its new £60 million campus building after inspirational women.
The flagship learning hub was...
Thomas & Adamson introduces raft of wellbeing measures for staff
THOMAS & Adamson has introduced a raft of new wellbeing changes in a move designed to better meet the needs of staff in a...
Approved Renfrewshire riverside routes could attract £136m into local economy
PLANS have been approved for new riverside routes at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovating District Scotland (AMIDS) which is being built near Glasgow Airport.
Renfrewshire Council's...
Trust seeks help for Hill House
THE National Trust for Scotland is looking for a practice or organisation to lead a phase of research and development work in a project...
Construction products giant snaps up Enewall
CONSTRUCTION products manufacturer Parex has expanded its presence in Scotland with the acquisition of Wishaw-based renders, insulated facades and aggregates company Enewall Ltd.
Enewall will...
Union seeks “urgent” Carillion talks after profits warning
THE Unite union has called for "urgent talks" with Carillion over the company's future, after the contractor issued a profits warning and revealed it...
JCB to reduce production levels in response to coronavirus impact on Chinese supply chain
JCB has announced it is to reduce production levels at UK factories due to ‘anticipated component shortages’ from Chinese suppliers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
The...
Housebuilder donates defibrillators to local communities
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has announced the donation of a public access defibrillator (PAD) to the Bothwell and Uddingston Community First Responder group.
As part...
Ayrshire construction firms put best foot forward for charity
THREE Ayrshire construction businesses have taken part in an eight-mile sponsored walk to raise funds for Ayrshire Cancer Support.
The Wee House Company, Connect Modular...
Online consultation on plans for £40m Motherwell industrial development
AN online consultation is to take place regarding XPO Logistics' plans to deliver a new £40 million industrial development at a 40-acre site in...
CHAP Group lands contract to transform Aberdeen swimming pool
CHAP Group has been contracted to carry out the £4.8 million refurbishment of Northfield Swimming Pool in Aberdeen.
The work will include creation of a...
Study to examine how fear of Covid-19 is impacting over 50s
THE University of Stirling is launching a new study to consider how the fear of Covid-19 is impacting the lives of those aged 50...
Bench installation aims to give Larbert residents some breathing space
A housebuilder has unveiled another Breathing Space bench at one of its developments in Larbert, Falkirk.
Cala Homes (West) has installed the bench at Kinnaird...
Kier named Tier One contractor to hub West Scotland
KIER Construction Scotland has been appointed as a Tier One contractor to hub West Scotland’s supply chain.
Earlier this week we reported that Morrison Construction...
Glasgow Caledonian University students win CIOB challenge in Hong Kong
A team of Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) engineering students defended the University’s title as CIOB Global Student Challenge champions.
The finals of the competition, run...
Proposed offshore wind projects could bring £15 billion to Scottish economy
THE partners behind a series of proposed offshore wind projects have said that up to £15 billion would be added to the Scottish economy...
Architect on board for new University of Glasgow engineering building
GLOBAL architecture company Woods Bagot has been appointed to design and deliver the University of Glasgow’s new engineering building.
The new building, which will house...
Tayside and north east Fife set for £700m of investment
A £700 million programme to boost economic prosperity across Tayside and north-east Fife is to be confirmed today (Dec 17).
The Tay Cities Region Deal...
East of Scotland charities benefit from Barratt community fund
THREE organisations focused on improving the lives and wellbeing of women and families in the east of Scotland have benefited from donations from Barratt...
Social impact of projects is ‘business critical’ for construction firms
THE sole delivery of a construction project with no additional benefits is often no longer sufficient, BAM has told Project Scotland.
The firm has become...
