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Unused energy trapped within bridges is to be harvested in a major new international project led by Heriot-Watt University.

The further relaxation of COVID restrictions has been greeted with much excitement, yet construction experts claim COVID continues to cast a dark shadow on their industry – and say the knock-on effects of the pandemic will still be felt long after summer is over. The twin perils of a skills sh

Real estate advisor CBRE has announced two new appointments to expand its project management and building consultancy department. Kyle Faichney joins the firm as an associate director in the project and cost management team and will be based in the Glasgow office. Previously he was an associate dire

Dundas Estates has commenced construction on a new 128-home development in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire.

The Covid-19 pandemic should bring sustainable improvements to the construction sector, according to Indeglas site manager Steven Dunn. Having been newly appointed to the position at the glass interior specialist, Mr Dunn is convinced that a number of positive outcomes will emerge from the

Plans to relocate Hairmyres station have moved closer as Scotland’s Railway, South Lanarkshire Council and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) have agreed to fund and develop an expanded transport interchange. As part of the East Kilbride Enhancements Project, Hairmyres station is movi

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has set a closing date of 12 noon on July 28 on the sale of a former police station with residential development potential in Carradale, Campbeltown.

A lack or shortage of essential materials and supplies post-lockdown has been cited as a major concern by 63% of project managers in the UK construction sector while almost a third (29%) are looking forward to new ways of working, according to a new survey. With coronavirus restrictions easing

The Scottish Sculpture Workshop (SSW) is to begin work this autumn on the first phase of its £1.75 million capital development project which will see a creative community making space, expansion of its ceramics studios and newly refurbished artist studio and accommodation all realised in

Emtec Group has completed works on the HALO Enterprise and Innovation Centre (HEIC) in Kilmarnock.

Network Rail is to begin work next month to demolish and replace the bridge over the railway on Dumbarton Road in Old Kilpatrick. The new bridge will strengthen and safeguard the route for the long term after the deterioration of the current structure left it unsuitable for the weight and volume of

Carbon dioxide capture and separation technology provider Carbon Clean has been awarded the contract to carry out the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) services for the Acorn carbon capture plant at St Fergus.

Ocean Winds and Aker Offshore Wind have submitted their joint bid to develop Scotland’s next generation of offshore wind farms as the application window for developers officially drew to a close last week.

Knowes Housing Association and Dalmuir Park Housing Association have awarded their electrical inspection contracts to Valley Group Ltd following a joint competitive tender process. The five-year contracts commenced on July 5.

Network Rail is assessing the full extent of structural damage following the serious fire at Troon station on Saturday, 17 July.