Inverclyde Council wins COSLA Excellence Award
INVERCLYDE Council has won a COSLA Excellence Award for its work to improve the environment and cut carbon emissions.
The three-year Duchal Moor peatland restoration...
Kype Muir Wind Farm Extension officially opened
A new wind farm tipped to generate enough renewable electricity to meet the annual needs of around 53,700 homes for the next 30 years...
Work complete on £60m revamp of 19th century Aberdeenshire WTW
SCOTTISH Water has reached a major milestone on its £60 million project to revamp Invercannie Water Treatment Works in Aberdeenshire with the facility now...
Build of key facility complete at RAF Lossiemouth
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has completed the build of a key facility at RAF Lossiemouth which will be used to maintain Scotland's E-7 Wedgetail fleet.
Described...
Octopus Energy eyes delivery of 100,000 ‘zero bills’ homes by 2030
OCTOPUS Energy has announced plans to deliver 100,000 'zero bills' homes by 2030, following a successful trial with housebuilders.
Launched in 2022 by Octopus, zero...
Faster broadband to feature in all new build Scottish homes from next year
FASTER broadband will feature in all new build homes in Scotland from January 2025, the Scottish Government has announced.
Legislation amending building standards will require...
NASC calls for ‘urgent’ government support to protect SMEs following ISG collapse
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has called on the UK Government to 'urgently' provide financial assistance and support for scaffolding and access...
Network Rail unveils innovative tactics used to track down metal thieves
COVERT crime-busting kit is being utilised by Network Rail to track down metal thieves who caused major delays to passengers and freight on the...
Kingdom secures £50m funding boost to support affordable homes ambitions
KINGDOM Group has announced it has secured £50 million in funding to support its commitment to building affordable homes across Fife, Perth & Kinross,...
To drive change, we need the right EV chargers in the right place
By Matthew Jackson, associate director at Scottish Futures Trust
When you picture the perfect holiday, what comes to mind? For me, it usually involves a...
Clark records highest attendances to date at annual customer receptions
MORE than 200 people recently attended Clark Contracts' ninth annual customer receptions in the east and west of Scotland.
The events kicked off on September...
Junior school and surrounding grounds provide ‘unique development opportunity’ in Kilmacolm
St Columba’s School has instructed Shepherd Chartered Surveyors to market for sale its junior school and areas of the surrounding grounds in Kilmacolm, providing...
Could ChatGPT have an impact on the construction industry?
It’s been a while now since ChatGPT and AI tools like it burst onto the scene. But do they have any practical applications for...
Housebuilder invites groups across Scotland to apply for community funding
MILLER Homes is inviting local groups and causes across Scotland to get involved in its next round of community funding, giving those in need...
Holmes Miller-designed Bearsden leisure centre wins diversity accolade
A new leisure centre in Bearsden has won the gold ‘Diversity in the Public Sector’ award at The Herald and GenAnalytics’ 2024 Diversity Awards...
Expanding trade at Fife’s Banbeath Industrial Estate
HOWDENS Joinery is set to open a 'spacious' unit at Banbeath Industrial Estate in Leven as it continues its expansion.
The supplier of kitchens, bedrooms,...
Major boost for affordable housing in Glasgow’s west end as £10m project complete
CCG has completed work on the £10 million build of Partick Housing Association's (PHA) 46-home development on Bearsden Road in Anniesland.
Members of Glasgow City...
Robertson to build third warehouse for Gordon & MacPhail
ROBERTSON Construction Northern has started work on the construction of Gordon & MacPhail's £3.5 million warehouse at its Benromach distillery in Forres.
The project follows...
Highland railway line set for £1.6m upgrade
NETWORK Rail is to deliver £1.6 million worth of improvements to the railway line between Inverness and Tain.
Engineers will replace rails and sleepers in...
Lovell celebrates Homes for Life to mark Scottish Housing Day
LOVELL joined a long-term resident at a home built in Holytown for afternoon tea ahead of Scottish Housing Day, which this year highlights the...
