No further measures announced for Scotland’s construction industry
NO additional measures have been announced for Scotland's construction industry in the latest raft of updates to the country's lockdown restrictions.
Non-essential construction had previously...
Scot targets building sector with plant-based insulation
THE produce of small-scale farmers in East Africa has gone global through a collaboration with a Scottish innovator.
“We acknowledge it’s not the norm or...
Civils sector takes centre stage in green recovery
ICE Scotland director Hannah Smith recently spoke to Project Scotland about the environmental challenges facing the nation’s infrastructure and why the time to act...
Construction industry urged to strictly follow updated Covid-19 guidance
SCOTLAND'S construction industry has been urged to 'play its part' and strictly follow newly updated Covid-19 guidance.
The call comes from Ken Gillespie, of the...
£22 billion plan could ‘transform the geography’ of Scotland
THE Scottish Greens have unveiled proposals for a £22 billion 'revolution' of Scotland's rail system which the party says would bring a modern, zero...
New homes to be built on former Glenrothes paper mill site
WORK is underway on 85 new affordable homes for social rent on the former Tullis Russell paper mill site in Glenrothes.
Kingdom Housing Association revealed...
Angling club saved after hooking up with Scottish Water
AN angling club has hailed Scottish Water for its work in saving a 'vital' fishery from collapse.
Dalbeattie Angling Association said that the utility firm's...
Isle of Lewis unites over future of 38-hectare BiFab yard
A united front has been formed on the Isle of Lewis to demand community involvement in determining the future of the 38-hectare Arnish fabrication...
Aberdeen firm secures $120 million contract for Chinese refinery project
ABERDEEN engineering firm, Wood, has secured a contract valued at over $120 million to expand a refinery in China.
Wood will provide engineering, procurement and construction...
Edinburgh office market ‘resilient’ despite Covid challenges
NEW research has highlighted the 'resilience' of Edinburgh's office market during the past year.
Knight Frank analysis revealed take-up neared 500,000 sq ft, with demand...
Tennis club revamp plans gather pace
DOUGALL Baillie Associates (DBA) has completed preliminary layout drawings and structural design for revamp plans at Rutherglen Lawn Tennis Club, a project backed by tennis coach...
UK Government business secretary: ‘vital’ that construction remains open
THE UK Government's business secretary has said that it is 'vital' that construction work continues amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
The statement came in a letter addressed...
Open plan business pavilion sold for undisclosed sum
DM Hall has announced the sale of AxSys House, a 5,479 square foot business pavilion in Paisley’s Glasgow Airport Business Park, for an undisclosed...
Aberdeen City Council launches training initiative as part of Covid recovery plans
AN initiative to increase employment opportunities in Aberdeen and the north-east has been launched by partners from across the region.
The project forms part of...
CCG enters joint venture with care home provider
CCG and Morrison Community Care Group have formed a joint venture to deliver luxury care homes across Scotland in response to increasing demand for...
Tourism sites in Scotland set for share of £3m infrastructure upgrade fund
THIRTEEN tourist sites across Scotland are to receive a share of over £3 million in funding for infrastructure upgrades.
The projects will be managed by...
Covid-19 halts repair of Edwardian bridge
THE project to repair the Cambus O'May suspension footbridge has been paused until the current Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland are eased, Aberdeenshire Council has...
Contract awarded for £1.3m Banff Harbour project
LOCHSHELL Ltd has been awarded a £1.3 million construction phase contract for repairs to the Banff Railway Jetty and East Pier.
The Aberdeenshire Council project...
Ayrshire initiative set to help local construction firms earn high value work
BUILD Ayrshire, an eight week programme designed to guide local construction-related businesses on winning new work from Scotland’s Tier 1 building contractors, is holding...
Curtins makes senior Scottish appointment
JANICE Smith has been appointed technical director for Scotland for built environment consultancy Curtins.
The appointment transitions Scotland from leadership under executive director, Phil Richardson, who...
