Scotland to receive ‘significant’ boost from £100 billion UK capital investment
RISHI Sunak has unveiled a spending review for the UK with a promise of helping 'every corner' of Scotland to build back better and...
Edinburgh named as one of UK’s most innovative cities
EDINBURGH has been named as one of the most innovative cities in the UK and among the world's top 50 in a report.
Real estate...
Section of £16m flood protection scheme facing ‘significant’ delay
A section of the multi-million pound flood protection scheme at Stonehaven is likely to face a 'significant' delay, Aberdeenshire Council has said.
Late 2022 or...
‘Landmark’ affordable homes development boosts Glasgow community
CCG has revealed that a new £6.5 million affordable homes development has already become a 'landmark' for Govanhill in Glasgow’s south side.
The site of...
‘Pioneering’ project tackles fuel poverty in Glasgow’s east end
CLYDE Gateway is set to install what has been described as one of the country’s most 'innovative and sustainable' heating systems in Dalmarnock in Glasgow's east...
Councillors discuss affordable housing ambitions in Fife
FIFE councillors have met to discuss proposals which could see more than 3,800 new affordable homes built in the region before 2026.
The local authority's...
Timber specialist launches new business to meet demand for home working solutions
TIMBER specialist the James Donaldson Group has launched a new business called Buzz Home Office to embrace the surge in home working.
The new offering will provide...
Skanska charges ahead with electric vehicle policy
SKANSKA UK has ramped up its environmental ambitions with the introduction of a new electric vehicle company car policy.
The firm has set a target...
Developer seeks buyers for first phases of £210m Edinburgh site
ALBA Developments has announced it is seeking potential buyers for the first phases of its £210 million Edmonstone residential development in Edinburgh.
The site is...
Trade association welcomes second consultation on regulation of electrical sector
CONSTRUCTION trade association SELECT has welcomed the Scottish Government's decision to launch a second consultation on regulation of the electrical industry.
The consultation, lodged by...
Montrose construction firm to deliver offshore wind farm operations base
MONTROSE-based Pert-Bruce Construction has been appointed by SSE Renewables to carry out the works on the Seagreen wind farm operations and maintenance base.
Located at Montrose...
Construction complete on two new Rutherglen office pavilions
WORK has been completed on two new office pavilions at Clyde Gateway’s Rutherglen Links Business Park.
Two and Three Rutherglen Links, designed by Keppie and...
Research highlights economic benefits of digital planning in Scotland
NEW research has revealed the Scottish economy could benefit by £200 million over the next decade by introducing digital planning services.
The findings come from...
Plant body calls for action to tackle ‘widespread problem’ of drug and alcohol misuse
TRADE body the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has called for tougher action within the industry to tackle drug and alcohol misuse amongst plant...
Deanestor completes £3m education contract to give Inverurie pupils a bright future
DUNFERMLINE-based Deanestor has completed a £3 million furniture and fit-out contract at the new £55 million Inverurie Community Campus.
The contract was Deanestor’s third school...
Maxi secures £3.3m Whitburn package of works
MAXI Construction has announced that the company has landed a £3.3 million contract to complete the construction of a new local authority and community...
Project to recruit more construction assessors relaunched in Scotland
A project to train 100 new quality assessors for Scotland's construction industry has been relaunched.
The two-year project, driven by CITB and ESP, in partnership...
Summers-Inman relocates to larger Scottish HQ
SUMMERS-Inman has opened a new Scottish HQ in Edinburgh as part of the firm's Scottish growth plan.
The construction and property consultants have taken a...
Scottish National Investment Bank open for business
THE Scottish National Investment Bank has been officially launched.
Described as the UK’s first mission-led development bank, it is being capitalised by the Scottish Government...
hub West Scotland launches annual Winter Warmer Appeal
HUB West Scotland has launched its third annual appeal for winter clothing for children living in poverty in Glasgow.
The Winter Warmer Appeal has been...
