£17m Paisley environmental project set to start
WORK is to start on Scottish Water's £17 million project in Paisley to improve the water quality and natural environment in two local rivers.
The scheme...
“Strong collaboration” is key to Ashworth revamp
HAVING already completing the first two phases of a major refurbishment project for the University of Edinburgh, ISG is now set to start the third and final...
SELECT awards set to celebrate electrical sector
THE nominees for this year's SELECT awards have been announced.
The skills of Scotland's electrical sector will be recognised at a ceremony to be held at...
Contract awarded for major Peterhead Port project
A joint venture partnership between McLaughlin & Harvey and dredging contractor Boskalis Westminster has been awarded a £30 million+ contract for the inner harbour redevelopment project...
Software tool could speed up commercial property deals
AN Edinburgh-based property investment firm has teamed up with a software start-up to create a tool tipped to speed up commercial property transactions.
SRA Ventures has partnered with...
New “energy efficient” West Lothian school up and running
OGILVIE Construction has completed work on what the firm has described as one of the "most energy efficient" primary schools in Scotland.
The £7.5 million...
Housing Minister gets first-hand look at assistive technology innovations
SCOTTISH Housing Minister, Kevin Stewart has praised BRE for highlighting how assistive technology could help the older generation stay safely in their own homes for longer.
Ahead of...
Regeneration plans for “iconic” Kilmarnock site receive new backing
PLANS for a “landmark” regeneration project on the site of the former Diageo bottling plant in Kilmarnock have taken a major step forward.
The “HALO”...
CCS unveils new female mascot for the construction sector
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has introduced a new female mascot for the UK construction industry.
Honor Goodsite will help promote "all that is great" about the...
JLL adds graduate surveyors to Scottish offices
TWO "extremely bright and promising" graduate surveyors have been added to JLL's Edinburgh and Glasgow offices as part of the firm's annual graduate recruitment programme.
Rhys...
Aberdeen rental development welcomes first tenants
THE first tenants of a new community in Aberdeen built specifically for the rental market have moved in.
Forbes Place by Dandara Living is the...
Scottish projects boost Kier financial figures
A "strong performance" from Kier Construction Scotland has boosted the Kier Group's latest financial results.
The Group announced revenue of £4.2 billion (up 26% on last...
New site could save property owners cash on repairs
A new website has been tipped to save Scottish homeowners "hundreds of millions" of pounds
Under One Roof is designed to help private flat owners...
‘Enhanced’ timber frame solution for new Dundee site
A 23-home residential housing development has been launched in Dundee city centre.
Created by Glasgow-based CCG, the Lochlee Wynd project is located just off Glamis Road, minutes from...
New campaign launched to promote electrical safety
SELECT, the campaigning trade body for Scotland's electrical sector, has launched a new radio campaigning reminding landlords of their legal responsibilities.
The move coincides with...
Glenlivet Distillery road-bridge ready for crossing
THE Glenlivet Distillery road-bridge in Speyside is now ready for crossing, according to the engineers behind the design and build of the structure.
Robertson Civil Engineering, who...
Housing Association makes its Mark over complaints handling
A Glasgow-based housing association has been declared “complaints accredited” for a second three-year period following an external, independent assessment carried out by HouseMark Scotland.
Queens Cross...
Aberdeen hospital refurb work gathers pace
A crucial milestone has been reached in the ongoing upgrade work at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
The refurbishment of the Pink Zone Building in the Foresterhill Health...
CCS begins search for new directors
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) is on the hunt for new board directors.
Isabel Martinson, who was appointed executive chairman of the Scheme in July, is looking...
Kier sets the Gold standard on health and safety
Kier Construction Scotland's health and safety credentials have been recognised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
The firm was presented with a Gold...
