‘Building blacklist’ claim as small firms face funding threat
HUNDREDS of small and medium building firms have missed out on contracts because they can’t secure vital funding. And many are claiming that banks...
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...
Timber trainers to add extra courses
TRADA Technology Ltd has expanded its portfolio of timber frame training ventures with a new course in cross laminated timber.
It says new uses for...
Triple success for Glasgow business park
RECENTLY re-launched Glasgow business park, 100 Borron Street has signed two more tenancy agreements further adding to occupancy of the site, with an existing...
Blood centre good to go
THE procurement process for a national centre for blood has begun following the Scottish Government’s decision to back an outline business case for the...
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...
M8 site purchased by Roxhill Developments
ROXHILL Developments has acquired a 12.5-acre site at Newbridge, Edinburgh next to the M8/M9 interchange.
The fully-serviced site has planning consent for extensive industrial and...
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...
Towering success as Forth Crossing team reaches its latest landmark
A milestone has been reached on the new Forth Crossing with the completion of the central tower foundations on Beamer Rock.
The event also marked...
Work of art – BDP to design Aberdeen Music Hall
Building Design Partnership (BDP) has been chosen from a shortlist of five architectural practices by Aberdeen Performing Arts to develop design proposals for the...
New auto centre job for AGM Group
AGM Group has been appointed by Graham & Sibbald to refurbish an old car showroom and garage in Ayr into a new Halfords Auto...
On the move
THE Highland Council is moving from its base in Wick to temporary accommodation nearby in preparation for an £8m redevelopment of the Market Place...
Plot plans
Five serviced plots have become available for development on a business park alongside one of Scotland’s main road routes. The sites at Broxden Business...
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...
Well deserved award
MORE than 200 people attended a ceremony at Glasgow Caledonian University to recognise the achievements of students at its School of the Built and...
Park permission
DIY company B & Q has been granted planning permission for two class 1 retail units for ‘non-food comparison goods’ at its store at...
Take-up improves according to research from JLL
GLASGOW and Edinburgh are seeing an increase in take-up of prime industrial units, research from Jones Lang LaSalle has found.
Both city centre sites and...
Penguin trio
THREE businesses have joined forces to create a new penguin enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo.
Project manager Turner & Townsend worked on the design with Fletcher...
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...
‘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...
