Retro option

ALUMET’S retrofit system which was installed at its Warwickshire headquarters earlier this year was named ‘non-domestic retrofit project of the year’ at the recent...

Big house spend

WEST Lothian Council is to spend £54m on more than 600 council homes. And nearly half could be built in the Broxburn area to...

The Highland Council – In the frame

The Highland Council is reviewing its contractors framework agreement for construction works covering reactive day-to-day repairs, general maintenance and minor projects up to the...

New year start for low-carbon business park

CONSTRUCTION of a £215m low-carbon business park in the north east is expected to begin early in the new year. The developer behind the The...

South West gears up for £600m boost

Trust completes its handful of Hubcos THE fifth and final company set up by the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) to deliver public infrastructure projects is...

Action plan to focus on design

A LOCAL authority has announced plans to support construction of 5,000 new homes over the next decade, attract a major visitor attraction and provide...
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Moving closer – Flood defence for Elgin

ELGIN’S £86m flood alleviation scheme is becoming more visible as construction activity switches closer to the town centre. Since starting two years ago the bulk...

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...

Insulation boost

INSULATION and window companies will get a boost from a £60m fund to transform thousands of properties across Scotland into homes that are cheaper...

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...

A good start

The Year of Natural Scotland got off to a start with a £2.9m cash pot for projects in National Parks. First Minister Alex Salmond...

Agency cash for building repairs

TWO mills, a suspension bridge and the country’s oldest working theatre are among the latest recipients of Historic Scotland’s building repair grants. Six historic sites...

Castle wins campus deal

WEEKS after launching its East Kilbride regional office, Castle Building Services, an independent building services design and installation companies, has announced a significant contract...
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PAYE up time – New real time system from HMRC

THE biggest shake-up of the PAYE system in nearly 70 years came into operation this month. Employers are required to move to a new way...

Three go Forth – Stirling Council

Three Forth Valley construction consultancies are to supplement the work of Stirling Council’s in-house team at times of peak demand. A new framework agreement has...
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Safety comes first – Consultants recognised

HULLEY & Kirkwood Consulting Engineers has been accredited for its commitment to excellence in health and safety. The accolade came from Safecontractor, a third party...

Another one bites the dust – Red Road flats

THE latest demolition of the Red Road tower blocks in the north of Glasgow went with a bang after 450 homes were temporarily evacuated...

‘Bid better’ boost for business

BUSINESSES in the north-east that want to improve their chances of winning contracts are being urged to sign up for bidding workshops. The Positive Procurement...

Cash injection for historic buildings

RESIDENTS in the West Lothian town of Linlithgow will benefit from a series of new and improved council and community services after plans were...