Work begins

FLEMING Masonry has started the next phase of work to redevelop the former Trinity Church in Irvine. Restoration work started last month and includes the...
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School talks open in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN City Council's education, culture and sport committee has agreed to open public consultations on a preferred site for a replacement school for Kincorth...
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Trams on target for revised schedule

EDINBURGH’S troubled trams project is on track to meet its revised timetable for completion, according to officials. The progress was highlighted as a 2.8km stretch...

An Excellent Try

GALLIFORD Try was awarded Best Construction and Materials plc at the 2013 Stock Market Awards for the second year in a row. The award...

All go on the A82 – Revamp for roads

Two further upgrade schemes on the A82 have moved a step closer. Transport Scotland has published a shortlist for the £5.5m Crianlarich Bypass construction contract...

Kudos for council

Perth & Kinross Council’s architectural services organisation has been commended by the Dundee Institute of Architects for its design of an affordable housing scheme...

Fewer leaks in the Oban area – Scottish Water

More than 8,000 people in the Oban area are benefiting from the completion of a major Scottish Water project. The company has spent more than...
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School team – Hub selects Shetland squad

HUB North Scotland has made a number of professional appointments for the new Anderson High School project in Shetland. The team includes contractor Miller Construction...

What’s your bid?

Businesses in Sutherland have been finding out how to bid for Highland Council contracts. Companies at an event in Dornoch were given advice by the...

Cash for homes

More houses for rent could be built in Dundee after the Scottish Government announced an extra £1.1m worth of funding. The cash has been added...

Balfour’s M&E win – University of the West of Scotland’s Paisley Campus

BALFOUR Beatty Engineering Services has been awarded a £3.5m contract to design, supply and install the mechanical and electrical services for a new energy...

New products book

THE Construction Products Association has launched its latest publication, Construction Products Innovation and Achievement, which highlights some of the most innovative products and processes...

Glasgow museum gets top title – European award

GLASGOW’S Museum of Transport and Travel has won the title of European Museum of the Year. The award is presented to facilities that have...

Muddled figures fail to give clear picture on energy use

REPORTED growth in community renewable schemes does not give the full picture an energy conference has heard. Speaking at the All Energy Conference in Aberdeen,...

Playing the name game

THE chance to choose a permanent name for the Forth Replacement Crossing has been thrown open to the public. Members of the public can play...
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Green light for university’s expansion plans

THE University of Glasgow has received planning permission to press ahead with its £1 billion campus masterplan. Glasgow City Council has given the green light...
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On the wall – Plan nears completion for landmark

COMMUNITIES along the Antonine Wall are being encouraged to play their parts in finalising a five-year management plan for the World Heritage Site. The 12-week...

A sporting chance

PLANS for a community sports facilities at Hill of Banchory have taken a step closer after Aberdeenshire Council agreed in principle to support the...

New-look centre

A £4.7m project to transform Gourock town centre has been approved by Inverclyde Council’s planning board. The development is a priority for the council...

Houses join the network in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN City Council is to extend its award-winning energy efficient heat and power network to cover 388 additional properties in the Cornhill area. The network...