Monster fence breaks records in Argyll
Geotechnical specialist BAM Ritchies has installed the tallest rock-fall barrier in Europe, at Glen Douglas in Argyll.
A barrier 8m high had to be designed...
Success on tap at Scottish Water
Scottish Water’s new National Operations Centre in Stepps, North Lanarkshire, has been delivered on budget. The building, designed by Reiach & Hall with BAM...
New M8 junction opens up Heartlands
One of the largest regeneration projects in Europe, the Heartlands Development at Whitburn, has received a major boost thanks to the completion of a...
Fitter, stronger Bison up and running following significant new investment
Bison Manufacturing’s Uddingston facility has been made a Centre of Excellence for bespoke precast concrete products following a £100,000 investment in the plant.
The investment...
Construction industry welcomes cash boost for graduates
Up to 1,020 Scots graduates will be helped to find the right job for their skills, thanks to funding worth almost £4.6m for schemes...
New sports centre makes a big splash
Aberdeenshire’s newest leisure and community facility was officially opened in August by Scotland and Arsenal footballer Kim Little and Aberdeen Provost Jill Webster.
The Fraserburgh...
BIG new HQ solves the space issue
Space Solutions, which designs offices, hotel interiors, science laboratories and workplaces across Scotland, has assisted the BIG Partnership with its move into new Grade-A...
Better reporting aims to elevate safety
The latest figures from the International Powered Access Forum (IPAF) show that 28 people around the world, including two from the UK, died in...
Northern outpost remodelled
A rundown hotel at John O’Groats has been dramatically transformed by GLM’s architects working with its project and construction management teams.
The second phase of...
Top marks for new Mearns high school
Students at Eastwood High School couldn’t wait to get back to class after the summer holidays – they had a brand new £29m secondary...
Putting their Trust in Hardies
Hardies Property & Construction Consultants in St Andrews, who are part of Scotland’s largest multi discipline chartered surveying firm, have returned to one of...
Emtec announced as Gold Sponsors at Deer Park Masters 2014
Glasgow based Building Services firm Emtec has announced that it is set to be the Gold Sponsor at next year’s Deer Park Masters pro-am...
Firms out in force at Deer Park tournament
Proving that it is once again simply a corporate golf event not to be missed, and now in its 10th year, the 2013 Deer...
Sapphire Balustrades’ new website goes live
A new web site for Sapphire Balustrades is now live, offering fast track navigation to the latest information about industry renowned balcony and balustrade...
Pick Everard appointed for Great Glen Way upgrade
Multi-disciplinary construction consultancy Pick Everard is working on a £1 million revamp of the Great Glen Way for the Highland Council and Forestry Commission...
Credit checks on prospective clients – make sure funding is in place
A leading credit controller has urged contractors to run credit checks on their prospective clients prior to embarking on construction projects.
Margaret Fowlis, manager...
System Scaffolding for the Future – Turner adds to its range
Turner Access Ltd, specialists in access and scaffolding product and service provision, has recently added to its innovative range with Turner OCTO® System Scaffolding....
Advantage Advance – Construction firm secure growth award
Outift recognised at Scottish Business Awards as success story continues
Starting out in 1983 with only £27 in his back pocket Seamus Shields has overseen...
Citizens charter for cost manager – Turner & Townsend appointed
Turner & Townsend has been appointed cost manager for the renovation of one of the UK’s oldest theatres.
The £6.5m project is the first major...
