HIE backs Inverness Castle experience project with further funding
HIGHLANDS and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has approved a further £863,000 contribution to the Inverness Castle experience project.
The figure brings HIE's total investment in the...
New Digital Process Manufacturing Centre opens in Irvine
A new centre designed to support process manufacturing industries with next-generation technologies is opening in North Ayrshire.
The Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC) is part...
Avant gets green light for £68m Cairneyhill development
AVANT Homes Scotland has been granted planning permission for 256 new homes in Cairneyhill, Fife.
The £68 million Keelyside View development will comprise a mix...
Framework aims to aid Scotland’s net zero transition and tackle green skills shortages
A £120 million framework has been launched with the aim of opening up 'transformative' opportunities for Scotland’s public sector to accelerate the country’s decarbonisation...
Funding challenges remain, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel
By Alasdair Rankin, managing director, Aitken Turnbull Architects
It’s well known that we are in the middle of a housing crisis; high prices and funding...
Road safety works set to unlock new housing opportunities in Falkirk
WORK to enhance road safety and unlock potential housing opportunities has started on the M80 Junction 7 in Haggs and Banknock.
The project is being...
Cairngorm funicular railway set to return to action
THE funicular railway at Cairngorm Mountain resort is to return to service on February 27, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced.
The railway has...
Scottish Government ‘carefully considering’ Grenfell inquiry recommendations
THE Scottish Government has said it is 'carefully considering' each of the UK Government's Grenfell inquiry recommendations insofar as they apply in Scotland.
The inquiry's...
Ex-fitness entrepreneur embarks on new career with construction apprenticeship
AHEAD of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Thomas & Adamson has highlighted the achievements of the former owner of a sports nutrition business who has embarked...
Contractor appointed to get West Lothian housing project back on track
OGILVIE Construction has been appointed to restart works on the build of supported housing for young people and additional council housing at Almondvale Crescent...
Carbon Futures appointed to new SPA Framework for retrofit and decarbonisation
CARBON Futures has been appointed to a new retrofit and decarbonisation framework developed by the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA).
Part of the LHC Procurement Group,...
Scottish Water completes two major solar projects
SCOTLAND'S largest waste water pumping station is now partly powered by renewable energy, after work was completed on a £478,000 solar power scheme.
The Scottish...
PSC expands into Edinburgh
PSC, a specialist electricity industry consultancy, has announced the opening of its new office in Edinburgh.
The expansion into Scotland's capital forms part of PSC’s...
Storm Éowyn clear up continues in Fife
THE clear up of Storm Éowyn, which struck on January 24 and 25, is continuing in Fife as the region's council works tirelessly to...
Former Jordanhill student residence transformed into bespoke apartments
CALA Homes (West) is to unveil a collection of bespoke apartments and duplexes following its refurbishment of a historic building in the Jordanhill area...
Work to begin on UNIQLO’s Glasgow store
A Alexander Group has been appointed to deliver the full M&E services for UNIQLO’s new Glasgow flagship store.
Spanning 22,500sq ft, the Japanese fashion store...
GBSS Civil Engineering strengthens support for Crohn’s and colitis charity
GBSS Civil Engineering has announced it is looking forward to lending its support once again to an annual fundraising ball held by Scottish Crohn’s...
Tilbury Douglas confirms launch of its ESG Strategy
TILBURY Douglas has announced the launch of its new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Strategy.
This follows on from the company's People, Planet, Performance (PPP)...
Muir completes delivery of timber kits for new Falkirk homes
MUIR Timber Systems has delivered timber kits for 17 affordable homes in Westquarter, Falkirk, in collaboration with Glenesk Homes.
The completion of the project marks...
Energy Training Academy launches ‘landmark’ renewables course to help plug skills gap
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has announced plans to offer Scotland’s first direct route to becoming a low carbon heating engineer.
Working with accreditation body...
