‘Misleading’ energy adverts used lockdown to capture attention say Trading Standards Scotland
DOZENS of misleading energy market adverts have been removed following a campaign by Trading Standards Scotland (TSS).
Some 400 potentially misleading social media adverts were...
North Ayrshire Council on track to deliver 1,500 new homes despite Covid delays
NORTH Ayrshire Council has said it is on track to deliver more than 1,500 new homes as part of its five-year strategic housing investment...
Karate dojo to be built inside railway station in £500,000 project
WORK has commenced on a £500,000 project to convert an unused space at Saltcoats railway station into a 'training station' for a local karate...
Plans rejected for build of flats in Glasgow’s famous Barrowlands Market area
PLANS for the build of flats and a cafe in Glasgow's Barrowlands Market area have been rejected by the city's council.
The development would have...
Transformation of Aberdeen should be at heart of city’s Covid-19 recovery
THE continued transformation of Aberdeen should be at the heart of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report has stated.
The economic policy...
Report highlights ‘key role’ infrastructure plays in Scottish Government’s wider goals
A new report has been published detailing the Scottish Futures Trust's (SFT) progress in supporting the Scottish Government's national performance framework.
The document highlights that,...
Planning permission secured for build of ten customisable homes
CUSTOM Build Homes (CBH) has obtained planning permission for ten customisable homes to be built within the new town of Shawfair in Midlothian.
CBH said...
Construction firm opens design studio in Edinburgh
AN Edinburgh construction firm has announced the launch of its new design studio in the city's New Town.
The Blackwell Company will open its new...
Ground broken on ‘landmark’ £15m extension
AMBASSADOR Group has announced the official groundbreaking on a £15 million 'landmark' development on one of its properties at the Alba Campus in Livingston.
The...
Contractor creates new play area after protected species found in school playground
A civil engineer and building contractor has created a new play facility for a Glasgow primary school while simultaneously protecting water voles which set...
Work starts on Scotland’s first Passivhaus nursery
MORRISON Construction has started work on Scotland's first purpose-built Passivhaus nursery.
The £1.5 million West Lothian Council project, led by hub South East, will provide...
Council say settling £6m insurance claim will allow for flexibility in new school decision
COUNCILLORS are being asked to agree to settle a near £6 million insurance claim for the fire-hit Braeview Academy building, Dundee City Council has...
Help shape the future of training and development in construction
A nationwide survey has been launched to establish what the future training and development needs are of the construction and engineering sectors.
The project is...
Be Covid smart digital learning toolkit launched for Scotland’s construction industry
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has launched a new Covid smart training and learning programme for Scotland's construction industry.
The digital learning toolkit, created...
Work ramps up on £1.2bn upgrade to historic rail route linking Edinburgh and London
NETWORK Rail has said it is 'ramping up' work on a £1.2 billion project to upgrade a historic rail route which links Edinburgh and...
Aberdeen City Council signs up to scheme that funds employment of young people
A job creation scheme designed to support young people into employment is being backed by Aberdeen City Council.
The local authority has signed up to...
Scottish Government continues £500m bus infrastructure investment programme
THE Scottish Government is continuing its programme of investment for over £500 million in bus priority infrastructure, following a temporary pause due to the...
New SPF chair sets out key aims
MICHAELA Sullivan, the new chair of the Scottish Property Federation (SPF), has outlined her commitment to press for 'sustainable economic growth'.
Ms Sullivan starts her...
SNIPEF becomes accredited Living Wage employer
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) has marked Living Wage Week by becoming accredited as a Living Wage employer.
Its Living Wage...
Engineering specialist reports ‘strong’ set of financial results
EDWIN James Group has reported 'strong' trading as the engineering and technical services business said growth has been experienced across all core market sectors.
The...
