College unveils ‘transformational’ new campus developments in …
Nov 21, 2024 · Dundee & Angus College has unveiled ambitious plans to drive economic growth and regeneration in the heart of both Dundee and Angus as part of a 10-year vision for a dynamic new way of providing learning, skills, support and advice in the region. The College is looking to work with a range of lo
Recycl8 selected for key role in national partnership to lower …
Dec 6, 2024 · Last week Mr Gillespie presented at the LCCC’s first annual event – ‘Cementing Sustainable Change’ in Glasgow. This event brought together a unique representation of partners across the entire concrete value chain to reflect on the first year and set the course for the future.
Perth golf club submits plans for 175 homes alongside …
Oct 11, 2024 · “The housing element on the northern slopes is essential to fund this development of exciting sporting and leisure opportunities. “We have taken on board views expressed by individuals and groups representing the local community and the 175 homes now being proposed will be a mix of two, three, four and five bedrooms, with 43 much needed affordable houses and 33 bungalows forming part of ...
Six UK engineering firms join forces to launch reuse collective
Dec 9, 2024 · Six major UK engineering firms have launched The Engineers Reuse Collective (tERC), a not-for-profit group committed to accelerating reuse in the built environment to support the transition of the UK’s construction industry to net zero carbon. The first of its kind, the group convened due to g
BCIS: Reports rise in construction input costs in Scotland
Dec 6, 2024 · Construction input costs in Scotland increased by an average of 4% in the year to 4Q 2024, according to a contractors’ panel established by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). The BCIS Scottish Contractors Panel was formed to help monitor quarterly movement in costs, i.e. the prices
Scottish Construction Now
3 days ago · Still trading and independent after more than 80 years in business, Cruden Group has bucked a trend for many SMEs. Fraser Lynes, managing director of Cruden Homes, speaks to Colin Cardwell about how the company is still adapting to meet today's challenges.
Commercial work leads pick up in November output growth
Dec 5, 2024 · November data from the S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has highlighted a robust upturn in UK construction output, however, new order growth eased to a five-month low and year-ahead business activity expectations were the least upbeat since October 2023.
Newtown Roofing merges with Bain & Irvine
Dec 4, 2024 · As one of only three Scottish companies who are on the Heritage Register working throughout the UK on specific Heritage projects (pre-1919 properties), Bain & Irvine is recognised for its unparalleled expertise in traditional slate roofing and heritage restoration.
Value of forestry sales plummets by 75% to just £70m
Dec 9, 2024 · A new report by the Scottish Land Commission has revealed a significant slowdown in Scotland's forestry transactions and low activity in large-scale land sales. Only 0.5% of Scotland's land changed hands in 2023, with forestry transactions plummeting by 54% compared to the previous year. This declin
Scottish Secretary visits Scotland’s first purpose built renewables …
Oct 28, 2024 · The Port of Dundee’s renewables hub became fully operational in 2022, following a private investment of £40 million by Forth Ports. The port is a key part of the company’s ambitious growth plans across the country to deliver transformational green port infrastructure ahead of market demand to service the growing offshore wind industry.