Technology and engineering firm doubles up in Aberdeen
VIPER Innovations is to expand its Aberdeen operations at Moorfield Group’s Innovation Park in Bridge of Don.
The subsea technology and engineering firm has agreed terms...
Scots projects honoured at RICS Awards Grand Final
SCOTTISH projects picked up the top infrastructure and regeneration project accolades at the UK-wide RICS Awards Grand Final.
The Queensferry Crossing (infrastructure) and West Dunbartonshire Council’s...
Shepherd secures new industrial base for Iconic Scots brand
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has secured 10,000 sq ft of industrial space at Bellshill Industrial Estate for iconic Scottish brand, Tunnock's.
A five year lease on...
Green light for Clydeside marine manufacturing hub
GLASGOW-based engineering specialist Malin Group has received planning consent for Phase One of a marine industry park project which aims to create almost 1000...
New jobs created at Ferguson Marine shipyard
THE Scottish Government has recruited new members of staff at Ferguson Marine shipyard.
Currently in the process of being taken into public control, 17 new...
Sir David Attenborough calls for changes on planning of Scottish towns
SIR David Attenborough has called on pressure to be put on politicians to create ‘powerful new environmental laws’ in Scotland.
In a short film released...
Ashwood HQ move paves way for expansion
ASHWOOD Scotland has announced the business is relocating to larger premises following two years of 'unprecedented growth'.
The construction firm is moving less than a...
Cruden Homes (West) appoints new MD
FRASER Lynes has been promoted to the role of managing director for Cruden Homes (West).
Fraser, a quantity surveyor, has been with the Cruden Group for...
Modular classrooms to allow for pupil return at Woodmill High School
THREE double modular units are to be installed on the site of Woodmill High School to allow for the initial phase return of pupils...
£15 million investment into Edinburgh Waverley line given approval
PLANS to ‘significantly’ improve the rail network on the approach routes to Edinburgh Waverley Station have been approved by Scotland's transport secretary.
Michael Matheson gave...
Plans for new Girvan primary school gather pace
WORK will provisionally start next year on a 'long-awaited' new school facility for pupils and teachers at Sacred Heart Primary in Girvan.
The project includes the...
Dunfermline redevelopment contract awarded
MARSHALL Construction has been contracted for the first two phases in the redevelopment of the Pilmuir Works in Dunfermline.
Phase one will see the creation...
Project team announced for historic Glasgow site revamp
AKP has been appointed principal contractor on a project to carry out a refurbishment of the site in Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street that will house the...
New project aims to promote gender diversity in construction
SIR Robert McAlpine, in partnership with City of Glasgow College and Equate Scotland, is helping construction businesses attract and retain more women in the...
Commercial property consultancy strengthens Edinburgh team
EUAN Kelly has been appointed a partner in Knight Frank's Edinburgh office.
He re-locates from the commercial property consultancy’s London HQ, where he was part...
Glasgow company in knowledge transfer partnership with university
ARBNCO and the University of Strathclyde have partnered in a bid to ‘push the boundaries’ of cloud-based building services.
The knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) will...
Employees put their boots on to raise cash for charity
EMPLOYEES from Kier Regional Building Scotland have embarked on a series of charity challenges to raise money for the Scottish Association for Mental Health...
Morrison unveils new VR tool to enhance water hygiene knowledge
MORRISON Construction has launched a new virtual reality experience at the WWT Water Scotland conference in Glasgow.
The investment in virtual reality technology by Morrison's...
SBCC conference to shine a light on economic issues
ECONOMIC issues affecting the industry will be the main focus of this year’s Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) conference.
The Scottish Government's finance secretary Derek...
Extreme assault course challenge for building services team
EMPLOYEES from building services firm MPACT Group recently embarked on a gruelling charity challenge.
Thirteen staff members employed by the Loanhead-based business took on dozens...