The HALO Enterprise and Innovation Centre (HEIC) in Kilmarnock is set to open its doors in summer 2021. The detailed time lapse film attached captures the HEIC’S construction progress – from the first spade in the ground to the final fit out.
RIAS creates CEO role to lead and support architects’ profession in Scotland
The RIAS (Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland) is to appoint a Chief Executive. The role, designed to support the profession at a time of significant change, will be based in Edinburgh at the RIAS headquarters.
Planning approved for 151 new riverside homes in Glasgow
Swan Group to start work on affordable homes in Glasgow’s Clyde Gateway Planning consent has been granted by Glasgow City Council to affordable housing developer Swan Group, to build 151 new homes in Glasgow’s east end. Swan Group has recently concluded a contract with PfP Capital to deliver all 151 units. The new development will be close to the city …
Forth Ports acquires Targe Towing to power up growth opportunities
Forth Ports Limited (“Forth Ports”) and Targe Towing Limited (“Targe”) jointly announce today (11th January,2021) that Forth Ports has acquired the entire share capital of Targe.
Swan Group appoints new Director to their leadership team
Colin Anderson joins affordable home developer Swan Group, as Commercial Director.
East Lothian and Berwickshire supply chain offered opportunity to support build of offshore wind farm’s Operations and Maintenance base
Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm, jointly owned by EDF Renewables and ESB, is hosting a virtual event next Wednesday (18th November) to showcase how the local supply chain can support the build of its Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Base at Eyemouth Harbour.
Integrated Graphene Ltd raises funds to develop breakthrough graphene manufacturing process
Integrated Graphene Ltd, the Scottish-based tech company, has fired the starting pistol on scaled production of its unique breakthrough 3D graphene foam, Gii, following the completion of a £3.1 million round of investment in the business, led by Edinburgh-based business angel syndicate, Archangels, with co-investment from Par Equity, Techstart Ventures and ESM Investments. Graphene is said to be 100 times …
Graven imbues a spirit of conviviality in new Chivas Brothers HQ in Glasgow
International design studio Graven, has designed new, award-winning offices for Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky business of Pernod Ricard, on Blythswood Square in Glasgow’s city centre. Relocating Chivas Brothers’ Scotland headquarters from their historic location in Paisley, this project allowed Graven to combine their wealth of experience designing hospitality environments and luxury brands with their award-winning expertise in workplace design. …
Young people at the forefront of the 4th Industrial Revolution at HALO Kilmarnock
A 200-strong “digital army” of young people will be established at the HALO Kilmarnock when it opens its doors in May 2021 following the commitment of £1.5 million of funding by the UK Government under its Kickstart Scheme.
Revolutionary hearing test set to turn heads with Archangels’ investment
An innovative new system that has the potential to revolutionise hearing tests globally has received financial backing from Scottish business angel investment syndicate, Archangels.
Anti-Coronavirus social distancing tech becomes more accessible for SMEs
Social distancing in the workplace to meet Coronavirus guidelines has become easier than ever before for employees of SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) with the news that Reactec is to make its SAFE-DISTANCE system available to all employers at the same price – regardless of the number of systems purchased.
Glasgow Doors Open Days: The Herald Building
With Glasgow’s Doors Open Days Festival celebrating the city’s architectural heritage all this week, we wanted to share a quick look back at the story behind our home in the heart of Scotland’s first ever Innovation District: the A-listed Herald Building. Built as the landmark home for Lord Beaverbrook’s Scottish Daily Express newspaper in 1936, the building later became the …
