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...
Glasgow office development goes all-electric
HFD Property Group has revealed its 177 Bothwell Street office development in Glasgow will be fully electric with zero carbon emissions.
Announced to coincide with...
Furniture and fit-out specialist increases turnover to £18 million
DEANESTOR, a contract furniture and fit-out specialist with operations in Dunfermline, has announced a 12.5% increase in turnover to £18 million in the last financial...
Maxi to engage in redevelopment works at former Abington primary
MAXI Construction has been awarded a contract from South Lanarkshire Council for redevelopment works to the former Abington Primary School.
The project will create a...
Edinburgh looks to build on £5m physical distancing measures
THE City of Edinburgh Council is to consider the next step for the capital's programme to enable physically distanced active travel in the city.
On...
Plans approved for £3.5m transport hub to complement £14.5m station redevelopment
PLANS to create an improved transport interchange at Motherwell Railway Station have been approved by the Glasgow city region cabinet.
The development will see a...
£4.5m fund for homeowners to install renewable and energy efficiency measures opens
A new £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable and energy efficiency measures in their homes has been announced by the Scottish...
Financial impact of Covid-19 on Edinburgh tram project revealed
A final economic case for Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project has been released by the city's council.
The final business case includes the impact of...
‘Urgent’ action needed to save Scotland’s infrastructure
NEW research from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland has revealed 'urgent action' is required to prevent climate change doing more damage to the...
Skanska unveils new flexible working initiative for employees
SKANSKA UK has announced that its new framework for flexible working aims to provide staff with more 'informal flexibility' about where and when they...
HSE to lead study into workplace transmission of Covid-19
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to lead a UK Government study into the transmission of Covid-19 in the workplace.
The UK Government's chief...
£10m contract terminated after firm failed to return to site following Covid shutdown
THE £10 million contract for improvement works at Lochmaddy Pier in North Uist has been terminated, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has announced.
The Western Isles...
Plans submitted for 85-home Fife coastal village development
HOUSEBUILDER CALA has submitted plans for an 85-home development in the Fife coastal village of Aberdour.
Proposals for the site to the south of Aberdour...
Consultation opens on proposed 99 home development in Aberdeen
A public consultation on plans to build 99 new council homes in the Kincorth area of Aberdeen has opened.
The Craighill site development is one...
University to end its investment in fossil fuels
THE University of Dundee has announced its intentions to divest from fossil fuels and focus on other areas of investment.
The education institution currently holds...
Boutique hotel development opportunity arises in Glasgow
DM Hall has revealed it is marketing a 'rare opportunity' to acquire a Grade A-listed building in Virginia Street with planning permission to develop...
