Unite calls for action as construction sector survey reveals alarming sexual harassment figures
UNITE is calling for greater protection for women in construction, after findings revealed that almost a third of females in the sector have been...
Center Parcs submits plans for first Scottish resort
CENTER Parcs has submitted a planning application to the Scottish Borders Council for the build of its first holiday resort in Scotland.
The £350-400 million...
Toolstation raises over £5,000 for MacMillan Cancer Support
EIGHT Toolstation colleagues walked 26 miles across the Dorset coastline to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The team has so far raised £5,025 for...
Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show set for Edinburgh return
THE Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show is returning to Edinburgh for the first time since 2019.
Taking place at the Royal Highland Centre on 4-5...
Build of affordable homes complete in Dundee
CAMPION Homes has handed over 21 new affordable properties to Angus Housing Association on the site of the former St Vincent’s Primary School on...
Devro announces £2.9m investment in North Lanarkshire base
DEVRO has commenced a £2.9 million project to reduce carbon emissions and increase productivity at its site in Moodiesburn.
The collagen casings manufacturer will install...
Units at Hamilton’s Regent Shopping Centre brought to market
PROPERTY development and asset management group Evergold has instructed Shepherd Chartered Surveyors to bring to market 50 units at Regent Shopping Centre in Hamilton...
Springfield reports revenue growth as it looks to capitalise on north of Scotland opportunities
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced in its latest trading update that it expects to report profit before tax for FY 2025 in line with current...
Vivalda Scotland now offering Cedral Facades on three-day cycle
CONTRACTORS and merchants in Scotland can now order Cedral’s core cladding range in just 72 hours thanks to a new distribution agreement with Vivalda,...
Developer behind £76m Glasgow student accommodation plans secures £500m loan
THE developer behind £76 million plans for the build of a student accommodation development on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street has secured a £500 million whole-loan...
Mears Group and Huws Gray partner to support retirement community
RESIDENTS at Wishaw’s Ochil House retirement housing have a new greenhouse thanks to a £1,500 grant from the Mears Foundation and support from local...
John Heaney Electrical steps up sustainability drive with first electric van
LIVINGSTON-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE) has taken delivery of its first electric van as it steps up its focus on sustainability.
The firm, which provides...
Police appeal for information after high value cable thefts from Aberdeenshire wind farms
POLICE are appealing for information and urging people to be vigilant following two high-value thefts of copper wire from wind farms in Aberdeenshire.
Between Thursday,...
Future of 18th century Stirling bridge secured following major repairs
THE future of a 'key' rural river crossing in Stirling has been secured following major repairs.
Cardross Bridge carries the B8034 over the River Forth...
Ayr firm fined £40,000 after apprentice’s thumb severed off
AYR-based 3B Construction has been fined £40,000 at Tain Sheriff Court after an apprentice's thumb was severed off by a rotating blade.
The teenager was...
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Why community benefit is central to the future of housebuilding
By Michael Palethorpe, production & community benefit manager at Cruden Group
THERE has been an undeniable shift in the role of housebuilders across the UK....
