£25m programme announced to address Scotland’s 4G ‘notspots’
The procurement process for a £25m project to address mobile ‘notspots’ across Scotland has been announced. The Scottish 4G Infill Programme will fund new mobile telephone masts in locations with…
Strathclyde University wins bid to be a UK test-bed for 5G technology
The UK Government has announced the winners of a £25m competition to pave the way for the roll-out of 5G technology and explore its potential for rural communities, tourism, and…
Delivering tomorrow’s world class infrastructure
The clues and catalysts for tomorrow’s infrastructure are already here; it is what we do with them that matters. It is by any measure an exciting and important time to…
Property sector’s countdown to 2020 and impact of ‘transformative technologies’
The property sector has less than two years to prepare for “major transformative technologies”, according to a report published by legal practice Osborne Clarke. Research conducted on its behalf by…
Aberdeen to become Scotland’s first gigabit-speed fibre broadband city
Aberdeen is set to become a forerunner for digital transformation in Scotland with the announcement of a new Gigabit-capable full fibre broadband network under the Vodafone and CityFibre Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP)…
Stirling’s thinkWhere online mapper connects bypass project
Technology company thinkWhere has been working with AWPR Construction Joint Venture to improve collaboration and communication on Scotland’s largest road infrastructure project. Providing online access to multiple layers of live project…
Coming of age: Bridgewater Housing Association is celebrating its 21st anniversary
The ‘New Community’ of Erskine, which lies within Renfrewshire, is situated on the south bank of the River Clyde, beside Erskine Bridge. As well as being a unique landmark, the…
Willie Robertson: a brilliant ambassador
Much of Bridgewater’s history can be traced through the tenure of one of its founder Board members, Willie Robertson. In 1994, at the age of 67, Willie attended a meeting…
Delivering homes for generations
As a government, we have a clear and defining reason for making housing a priority – providing good quality, warm, and affordable homes is vital to create a fairer Scotland,…
Addressing the land question
The price of land accounts for a substantial and growing proportion of the cost of a new home and many people argue that land economics is an important factor in…