Scottish Government appoints experts for hydrogen assessment
THE Scottish Government has appointed Arup to undertake an assessment on the potential use of hydrogen within the Scottish energy system.
The global engineering and...
UK builders merchants’ offer support amidst Covid-19 pandemic
THREE of Britain’s largest builders merchants' have written to the UK secretary of state offering their support during the current Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Alok Sharma...
Winchburgh set for build of 95 new homes
WINCHBURGH Developments Limited (WDL) has confirmed a new contract with Barratt Homes to bring 95 new homes to Winchburgh.
The deal has seen Barratt Homes...
Controversial IR35 tax reform delayed
THE controversial IR35 tax reform has been deferred for a year in a bid to ease pressure from businesses amidst the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Previously...
Cruden site manager helps build a brighter future for Rwandan children
CRUDEN Homes has welcomed site manager Phil Purves back from Rwanda where he, along with a team of volunteers from various football clubs, used sport...
ScotPlant 2020 to be rescheduled due to coronavirus
SCOTPLANT 2020 is to be rescheduled due to the escalating coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
The biennial showcase event for the Scottish construction equipment industry was due...
Property developer scores award shortlisting hat-trick
PROPERTY developer Wemyss Properties is celebrating after being nominated in three separate categories for this year’s Scottish Home Awards.
The developer has been shortlisted for...
Coronavirus to impact construction supply chain
BUILD UK and CECA have warned of the potential impact on the construction supply chain amidst the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) global pandemic.
The organisations have produced...
Developer hopes to breathe new life into Paisley town centre site
A Paisley town centre site which has been empty for a decade could be brought back into use as new flats.
Councillors will consider a...
Jedburgh Grammar Campus poised to open
THE keys to the new Jedburgh Grammar Campus have been handed over to Scottish Borders Council after hub South East and BAM Construction completed...
Green light for Edinburgh student development following appeal
PLANS to construct a 248-bedroom student accommodation development in Edinburgh have been given the green light following an appeal.
Located on a vacant site on...
New Stirling student accommodation facility on course to open this year
A new 159-bed student accommodation project is underway in Stirling.
Maven Capital Partners is behind plans for the development, which will be Maven’s 12th purpose-built student accommodation...
Contractor backs ‘Women into Construction’ programme
CONTRACTOR Graham has facilitated a project to support young women into construction in Scotland.
Women from across central Scotland taking part in the ‘Women into Construction’...
Research shows planners consider climate action to be top priority
RTPI Scotland members have called for climate change action to be 'front and centre' of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).
In a survey conducted by...
Urban Union launches direct apprenticeship programme
URBAN Union has announced its first direct apprenticeship programme, welcoming two new apprentices for a total of 12 weeks.
Jimmy Callaghan (17) and Jake Clark...
Springfield Properties to build 114 homes in Glasgow’s east end
SPRINGFIELD Properties has signed an agreement totalling £18.2 million with West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) for the development of 114 affordable homes and...
Balfour Beatty reports increased profits
BALFOUR Beatty increased pre-tax profit to £138 million (2018: £123 million), the contractor's 2019 full-year results have revealed.
Revenue has topped £8 billion, while the...
Morrison to deliver £54m female prison
MORRISON Construction has been appointed by the Scottish Prison Service to build a new women's facility to replace Scotland's only female prison at Cornton Vale...
Creative solutions proposed for iconic Glasgow structure
OVER 50 people gathered in Glasgow recently at an event aimed at helping to save a famous city centre A-listed building.
The Save Egyptian Halls...
Bespoke garden room business now in full bloom
AN entrepreneur is gearing up for growth in her business building bespoke garden rooms.
Melanie Russell, from Jordanhill, spent almost 18 years as co-owner of...
