Family business is rising to green challenge in Dunbeg
AN innovative offsite timber frame project is delivering 300 much needed new homes in the village of Dunbeg, near Oban in Argyll and Bute.
Lochgilphead-based...
Joint police group launches construction site security guide
A new guide on construction site security has been published by a Secured by Design (SBD).
The document has been produced by the group in...
Ground broken on ‘substantial’ Glasgow development
THE JR Group has broken ground on a new development close to Glasgow city centre, which will comprise of 55 flats for social rent...
Much work still required to reach international biodiversity targets say NatureScot
MUCH more action is needed in Scotland to meet current international biodiversity targets, NatureScot has said.
It comes following the public body publishing the report...
Opinions sought on proposed planning protections for sites in East Dunbartonshire
MORE time has been given to comment on proposed planning protections for historically important areas of East Dunbartonshire.
The historic environment designations review consultation, which...
Plans submitted for Govan amenity housing development
A planning application has been submitted for a new affordable housing development designed for the elderly in Glasgow’s south side.
Working with MAST Architects, contractor...
New supply chain manager appointed by hub South West
MARK Houston has been appointed supply chain development manager by hub South West following the retirement of Gordon Hunter.
He joins the organisation from North...
Edinburgh locals asked to help shape conservation priorities
EDINBURGH residents have been asked to suggest buildings in the capital that are in need of conservation work.
The call comes from the Edinburgh World...
BiFab yards purchased for £650,000
HARLAND & Wolf's parent company, InfraStrata, has purchased the assets of Burntisland Fabrication Limited (BiFab).
The £650,000 deal, which could rise to £800,000 based on...
Ten-year plan unveiled to transform transport in Edinburgh
A ten-year plan has been unveiled to deliver a better connected and net zero carbon transport system in Edinburgh.
The City of Edinburgh Council said...
Housing association helps tackle fuel poverty during pandemic
WELLHOUSE Housing Association (WHA) has revealed it is working to help local residents stay warm by sharing £1,000 among those unable to heat their...
Argyll and Bute set for £70 million of investment
A transformational £70 million investment is to be made in Argyll and Bute with housing and skills amongst a range of areas set to...
Balfour Beatty lands £32m Inverness health facility contract
BALFOUR Beatty has secured a £32 million contract to build a new ophthalmology and orthopaedic health facility in Inverness on behalf of NHS Highland.
The...
Methil community centre to benefit from hub refurbishment initiative
MEMORIAL Park Community Centre in Methil, Fife, has been chosen to receive a free refurbishment in hub East Central Scotland’s Helping Hands community initiative.
Under...
Scottish house prices rise despite fall in new buyer enquiries
NEW research has found that Scottish house prices are still rising despite the impact of the latest lockdown measures on homebuyers.
The latest RICS UK...
Knight Property Group acquires Bellshill site
KNIGHT Property Group has completed the acquisition of the former Devro manufacturing facility in Bellshill.
The 14-acre site currently houses a large production facility, external...
Scottish bodies involved in newly launched engineering services alliance
TWO Scottish-based trade bodies are among the members of a new alliance for the UK engineering services sector that was launched today.
Actuate UK is a collective...
Port of Nigg selected as windfarm base with 141 skilled jobs promised
THE Port of Nigg has been selected as the marshalling, storage and logistics base for 114 wind turbine foundation structures to be used at...
Fire testing laboratory opens in East Kilbride to test building materials
UNITED Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) has launched a new fire testing laboratory to test building materials.
The firm has made a six-figure investment to...
Remarkable rise from the building site to the dugout
AT the end of this month, David Martindale will lead Livingston FC out against St Johnstone in the League Cup Final at Hampden.
The 46-year-old...
