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KIER Construction have won the contract for a £5.8m primary school in East Kilbride. The go-ahead by the planning committee marks the approval of...
Newco to manage Forth transport network
The Scottish Parliament has passed a Bill to set up a new operating company to manage the Forth Road Bridge, the new Forth Replacement...
Deadline day
THE deadline for entries into Carbon Trust Scotland’s Low Carbon Building Awards is December 14.
The awards, for new builds and refurbishments, recognise commercial building...
Showing some consideration – Wates Living Space recognised
GLASGOW housing contractor Wates Living Space is celebrating after showing consideration on a trio of projects.
The firm secured three national Considerate Constructors Scheme awards...
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...
An ‘Excellent’ choice
Phase two of Horton Halls, a £7.6m student accommodation for St George’s, University of London, is on its way to achieving a BREEAM “Excellent”...
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...
More room for vroom – Arnold Clark coming to Armadale
A site in West Lothian is being prepared for the arrival of Europe’s largest family-run car company.
The work, including land remediation, is being carried...
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...
Fraudster gets jail sentence for £1m scam
A building boss has been jailed for 18 months after a £1m VAT fraud.
An investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officials discovered that...
Council in £4m repairs
MORE than £4m will be spent in the next financial year on road and footpath repairs in Inverclyde.
The package is part of the £17m...
Hit the ground – Timbermat expands into Scotland
GROUND protection provider Timbermat Ltd has expanded its distribution network into Scotland to boost business.
The new premises in Forth, Lanarkshire, means the company will...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Castle to bridge
Castle Group Scotland has started essential strengthening works on Dollar Bridge in Clackmannanshire.
The seven-week job for the local authority involves removing the surfacing, repairing...
Euro grant for new building on Skye
A £590,000 European grant will allow work to start on a new building on Skye for West Highland College UHI.
The money from the European...
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...
