Construction of North Lanarkshire wind farm to get underway
CONSTRUCTION of the West Benhar Wind Farm in North Lanarkshire is to get underway in March, EDF Renewables has confirmed.
The project secured planning consent...
Residents asked to help shape part of £3.5 billion North Lanarkshire investment
A public consultation on long-term plans to reshape North Lanarkshire's eight town centres has been launched.
It comes as part of North Lanarkshire Council's wider...
Council seeks views on plans forming part of £150m Ardrossan regeneration vision
NORTH Ayrshire Council is seeking feedback on proposals which form part of the £150 million regeneration of Ardrossan.
The local authority recently took ownership of...
Second Inverness swing bridge nears completion
STAGE two of the Inverness west link project is on track for completion in early April, The Highland Council has said.
The project, led by...
New figures reaffirm Scottish construction sector’s apprenticeship commitment
NEW research has highlighted the commitment of Scotland’s construction businesses to providing apprenticeship opportunities despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Figures released ahead of...
Contract awarded for £11m Lochaber flood protection scheme
RJ McLeod has secured the £11 million contract for the construction of a flood protection scheme in Lochaber.
Awarded by The Highland Council, the 2km...
Scottish Government passes legislation to support growth of heat networks
SCOTLAND has become the first country in the UK to support the growth of heat networks after passing new legislation.
The heat networks (Scotland) bill...
Scotland’s ‘most remote pub’ goes on the market
THE opportunity to acquire The Old Forge, reputed to be Scotland’s most remote pub, is being marketed by Baird Lumsden, the rural property arm...
Housebuilder adapts apprentice programme to overcome pandemic challenges
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt has hailed the performance of the firm's apprentices in recent months despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Last August, four new...
Pacific Building confirms new workshop investment
PACIFIC Building has announced a six-figure investment in a new manufactured joinery workshop at the company’s Hillington HQ.
The move will provide six new employment...
CCG completes Maryhill planned maintenance works
CCG has announced the completion of its latest planned maintenance contract for Maryhill Housing with the installation of high-performance fire doors.
One of two phases,...
Landmark Blackridge nursery achieves Passivhaus certification
THE £1.5 million Early Learning and Childcare centre in Blackridge, West Lothian, has become the first local authority educational facility in Scotland to be awarded...
British Safety Council calls on HSE to change its Covid-19 risk classification
THE British Safety council has called on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to classify Covid-19 as a 'serious' risk.
Currently, the HSE considers the...
Engineers wanted for new project to inspire 3-7 year olds
HERIOT-WATT University is looking to recruit 20 engineers to help introduce three to seven years olds to engineering.
It comes following research revealing that, even...
Amron unveils ‘bold’ new identity
AMRON Architectural has announced the brand has undergone a 'significant' transformation with a new identity developed to highlight future plans.
The firm, which started life...
Artist’s impressions of Winchburgh town centre released
WINCHBURGH Developments has released a series of artist’s impressions to help bring to life the plans for the new town centre in Winchburgh.
The images...
Living building materials could extend lifespan of infrastructure
BIOLOGICALLY inspired materials that are able to grow and adapt to their environment could extend the lifespan of infrastructure, according to a new report...
Funding secured for £127.2m Ravenscraig transport infrastructure project
RAVENSCRAIG is set for major new transport links following the approval of £61.9 million in investment by the Glasgow city region cabinet.
North Lanarkshire Council...
Edinburgh could make temporary Covid-19 active travel network permanent
AN Edinburgh-wide consultation has been launched to seek views on whether or not work to the capital's active travel network should be retained beyond...
Work progressing on £14.5m redevelopment of Motherwell Station
BALFOUR Beatty is progressing work on the £14.5 million redevelopment of Motherwell Railway Station following the winter break.
ScotRail said that immediate construction work will...
