Climate change presents ‘substantial’ challenge to Britain’s railway infrastructure
CLIMATE change is presenting a 'substantial' challenge to the maintenance of Britain's railway, Network Rail has said.
Two independent reviews that look into how the...
Savills takes ‘natural’ step to help rural businesses
SAVILLS has announced the launch of a new service in Scotland to help rural businesses enhance their natural assets whilst reducing the environmental impact...
Housebuilder tips apprenticeships to have greater appeal post-Covid
A survey of over 1,000 young people has found that 42% are more likely to consider an apprenticeship in the wake of the Covid-19...
Could Uber ruling drive big changes in construction industry?
A Scottish construction law specialist has warned that the recent UK Supreme Court ruling that Uber drivers should be treated as workers with employment...
Surveyors to host virtual quiz to raise cash for hospitals
RICS Matrics is set to host a virtual quiz night to raise funds for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and Great Ormond Street Hospital in...
Osborne+Co adds to Scottish team as business eyes further investment
OSBORNE+Co has confirmed the appointment of two new team members as the firm eyes further investment in Scotland.
Scott Easton joins as development manager following...
Governments sign growth deal anticipated to deliver £335m boost to Scottish islands
THE Scottish and UK governments are to each invest £50 million in the future economic prosperity of Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides.
The investment...
Ogilvie strengthens senior management team
MARTIN Poole has been appointed estimating director at Ogilvie Construction.
The company said he will will be tasked with playing a key role in leading...
Construction and engineering students to be prioritised for on-campus learning return
THE dates for Scotland's gradual easing of lockdown have been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. With most construction sites remaining operational throughout the current...
New funding announced to train energy efficiency professionals
NEW energy efficiency training funding has been made available for people in Scotland who have either lost their jobs or are at risk of...
Green light for Highland tourism project
SAVILLS has confirmed that its planning team in Scotland has secured planning permission in principle from Highland councillors for 'high quality' woodland holiday accommodation...
Hydrogen technology firm announces plans to bring 135 jobs to Dundee
A hydrogen technology firm has announced it is to bring up to 135 jobs to the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) over a three-year...
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...
Trade body welcomes report highlighting impact of construction investment in ‘green recovery’
SNIPEF has welcomed a new report published by the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum aimed at helping public bodies make decisions on where public funding in...
Plans approved for 100 Rosewell homes
BANKS Property has received approval from Midlothian Council to build 100 new homes in Rosewell.
Once completed, the 4.9 hectares 'Doctor's Field' site will boast a a mix of homes ranging...
Work complete on £1.1m extension of two Airdrie schools
LINEAR Design Construction (LDC) has completed the £1.1 million extension of two primary schools in Airdrie.
The project, led by hub South West, provided two...
Fife firm completes £1m fit-out contract at new £68m campus
DUNFERMLINE-based fit-out specialist Deanestor has completed a contract worth over £1 million for Morrison Construction for the manufacture and installation of fixed furniture for The Barony...
Structural and civil engineering specialist opens new Aberdeen base
DAVID Narro Associates (DNA) has continued its growth plans with the opening of a new office in Aberdeen.
The structural and civil engineering consultancy has,...
CCG looks to build futures with 2021 apprentice intake
CCG has confirmed its annual apprentice intake for 2021 will include two spaces aimed exclusively at people who were made redundant as a result...
Emergency maintenance work underway following deterioration of M8 bridges
EMERGENCY maintenance work is to be undertaken by Amey on some of the bridges making up the M8 viaduct in Glasgow.
Pre-construction work and investigations...
