PDM looks to inspire future engineers
PDM Dumfries has donated materials to primary school pupils to support creative play and inspire future engineers.
Pupils at Johnstonebridge Primary School in Lockerbie recently...
Contractors alerted to next stage of A9 dualling programme
CONSTRUCTION contractors and their supply chains have been alerted to the next opportunity associated with the A9 dualling programme.
Transport Scotland has published a Prior...
Construction received largest share of 2021-22 public sector procurement spend
SCOTLAND'S public sector procurement spend generated more than £13 billion in economic activity in 2021-22, with the construction sector receiving the largest share of...
Property initiative helps bring crucial services to Govanhill
A growing community of social enterprises in Glasgow's Govanhill is supporting residents with access to lifeline services, thanks to an initiative that aims to...
New £3.6m footbridge installed at Dumfries Railway Station
A new £3.6 million footbridge and lifts have been installed at Dumfries Railway Station by Network Rail and STORY engineers.
The installation was completed using...
Remedial works to begin on Cairngorm funicular railway
REMEDIAL works are to begin on the Cairngorm funicular railway following the snow sport season ending.
Balfour Beatty has been appointed by the Highlands and...
Investors express confidence in Glasgow city centre
NEW research from Lismore Real Estate Advisors has shown that 89% of investors expect to see investment opportunities in Glasgow city centre market increase...
SCAPE Scotland launches £500m utilities consultancy framework
PUBLIC sector procurement specialist SCAPE Scotland has launched a new £500 million utilities consultancy framework in Scotland.
The framework is designed to empower utility sector...
Insurance reinstatement building contractor doubles workforce
A succession of contract wins in recent months has resulted in insurance reinstatement building contractor INSUREPAIR doubling its workforce.
Plasterers, joiners and decorators make up...
SBHA and Cruden to deliver new affordable homes in Jedburgh
SCOTTISH Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has teamed up with Cruden Homes to deliver the largest new-built project the association has carried out to date,...
Active travel audits commence in South Ayrshire
VOLUNTEERS from South Ayrshire Paths Initiative (SAPI) have teamed up with engineer specialist Sweco to audit active travel routes in South Ayrshire.
The audits, led...
New Inverness housing site set for summer launch
TULLOCH Homes, part of the Springfield Group, has announced the firm's Parks View development in Inverness will go on sale this summer.
The site, located...
Mabey Hire recognised for health and safety achievements
MABEY Hire has achieved a 12th consecutive gold award at the 2024 RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Awards, leading to the...
Mac Mic Group donates £15,000 to charities
Mac Mic Group, the family-owned property, land, and investment company, gearing up for its 100th anniversary in 2025, has announced a £15,000 donation to...
Construction still battling a ‘difficult’ economic climate
THE 1.9% fall in construction output is a warning that the sector is still battling a 'difficult' economic climate, the Federation of Master Builders...
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Key workers have nowhere to stay – and it’s threatening services...
By Jenny Davies, associate director, Scottish Futures Trust
Key workers are an integral part of our communities – from caring for our grandparents, teaching our...
