Construction News https://www.buildscotland.co.uk Joint Venture Acquires Glasgow%apos;s 101 Centre Street For Major Redevelopment https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318143/joint-venture-acquires-glasgows-101-centre-street-for-major-redevelopment https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318143/joint-venture-acquires-glasgows-101-centre-street-for-major-redevelopment A joint venture between Sir Robert McAlpine Capital Ventures and Buccleuch Property has successfully acquired 101 Centre Street in Glasgow, signalling a significant investment in the city%apos;s burgeoning 17/04/2025 00:00:00 MiAlgae Plans Green Jobs Boost For Grangemouth With New Biotech Facility https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318142/mialgae-plans-green-jobs-boost-for-grangemouth-with-new-biotech-facility https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318142/mialgae-plans-green-jobs-boost-for-grangemouth-with-new-biotech-facility Biotech firm MiAlgae has taken a significant step in its expansion plans by submitting proposals for a new production facility in Grangemouth, Scotland. The move is set to bolster Scotland’s green eco 17/04/2025 00:00:00 Loch Katrine Peatland Restoration Project Progresses https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318140/loch-katrine-peatland-restoration-project-progresses https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318140/loch-katrine-peatland-restoration-project-progresses Scottish Water has completed the initial phase of a significant peatland restoration project at Loch Katrine, a vital source of drinking water for over a million customers in Glasgow and the surroundi 17/04/2025 00:00:00 Clark Contracts Starts Work On £30m Glasgow Student Accommodation https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318145/clark-contracts-starts-work-on-30m-glasgow-student-accommodation https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318145/clark-contracts-starts-work-on-30m-glasgow-student-accommodation Clark Contracts has commenced work on a new £30 million purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Osborne Street in Glasgow. The contractor was appointed by Ambassador Group to under 17/04/2025 00:00:00 £3.9m Boost For Scottish Historic Environment Projects https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318146/39m-boost-for-scottish-historic-environment-projects https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318146/39m-boost-for-scottish-historic-environment-projects Seven projects dedicated to promoting, celebrating, and enhancing Scotland%apos;s rich and diverse heritage are set to receive a share of £3.9 million in funding. The grants have been awarded through Histo 17/04/2025 00:00:00 Viking Community Fund Delivers £1m Boost To Shetland Projects https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318139/viking-community-fund-delivers-1m-boost-to-shetland-projects https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318139/viking-community-fund-delivers-1m-boost-to-shetland-projects The Viking Community Fund has distributed over £1 million to 52 projects in the Shetland Islands since its inception on 1 September 2024. The funding has provided vital support to a diverse range of 17/04/2025 00:00:00 FIS Teams Up With The Skills Centre To Combat Skills Gap https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318141/fis-teams-up-with-the-skills-centre-to-combat-skills-gap https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318141/fis-teams-up-with-the-skills-centre-to-combat-skills-gap The Finishes & Interiors Sector (FIS) has announced a new partnership with The Skills Centre to provide essential training and support for individuals seeking careers in the finishes and interiors sec 17/04/2025 00:00:00 Maxi Construction Secures New Contracts In Framework Wins https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318144/maxi-construction-secures-new-contracts-in-framework-wins https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318144/maxi-construction-secures-new-contracts-in-framework-wins John Aitchison, Managing Director of Maxi Construction, has announced the successful acquisition of several new contracts. Commenting on the recent awards, Mr Aitchison stated: "These contracts repres 17/04/2025 00:00:00 £5m Building Works Announced For Tranent%apos;s Loch Centre https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318108/5m-building-works-announced-for-tranents-loch-centre https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318108/5m-building-works-announced-for-tranents-loch-centre Construction work on the £5 million repair and refurbishment project at the Loch Centre in Tranent is scheduled to commence in June 2026. East Lothian Council has announced the anticipated start dat 16/04/2025 00:00:00 Solar Installation Complete At Gorbals Water Pumping Station https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318101/solar-installation-complete-at-gorbals-water-pumping-station https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/318101/solar-installation-complete-at-gorbals-water-pumping-station A £636,000 project to install solar panels at the Gorbals water pumping station in South Ayrshire has been successfully completed. The scheme aims to provide a renewable energy source for pumping wa 16/04/2025 00:00:00