Fixed price agreed for new East Calder school amidst ‘challenging’ market
WORK is set to start on the build of the new East Calder Primary School in April, West Lothian Council has announced.
Due to rising...
Scottish National Investment Bank commits £30m to Aberdeen Harbour project
THE Scottish National Investment Bank has committed £30 million of funding for the expansion of Aberdeen Harbour.
The expanded facility will provide greater land and...
Edinburgh is UK’s second most expensive city to build in
EDINBURGH is the second most expensive city in the UK to build in, Turner & Townsend has revealed.
Only London at £2,973 per square metre...
Edinburgh consultancy launches new service to help boost clients’ green credentials
EDINBURGH-based building and project consultancy Paragon has announced the launch of a new green investment service to help property investment funds meet environmental targets.
The...
Aberdeenshire timber frame manufacturer hails ‘incredible’ new business wins
ABERDEENSHIRE-based Kirkwood Timber Frame has announced the firm has secured £12 million worth of new business in its first year.
Having launched to the external...
UK Green Building Council launches Scottish branch at COP26
THE UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched a Scottish branch which will focus on 'progressive' policy in response to the country's 2045 net...
STV moves into Edinburgh’s refurbished Orchard Brae House
STV has become the latest occupier to secure space at Edinburgh's Orchard Brae House, a year on from its refurbishment.
The media company will take...
Breedon’s proposal to sell 14 sites satisfies competition concerns
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted a proposal from Breedon to sell 14 production and distribution sites in order to resolve competition concerns.
Breedon...
Fife housebuilder confirms 34% rise in sales
MUIR Homes has revealed the firm has achieved its most successful year of house sales in six years.
In a trading update for the 12...
New report highlights CIOB’s social value
A new report highlighting the Chartered Institute of Building's (CIOB) social value has been published by the organisation.
The findings show that, for every £1...
SMTS rebrands to Donaldson Timber Systems following acquisition
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has been confirmed as the new brand of the business formerly known as Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS).
The move follows...
New careers service launches to tackle ‘chronic’ shortages in roofing and cladding sector
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the launch of a new careers service to help tackle 'chronic' skill shortages in the...
Activity falls but Scottish surveyors express more optimism for year ahead
NEW research has found that Scottish construction workloads have fallen but surveyors are more positive about the long-term situation.
Activity has dropped for another quarter...
Scottish Water tests the wind for self-sufficiency
PROPOSALS for a wind farm in Angus are to be explored by Scottish Water as it investigates ways it can become self-sufficient in energy.
The...
Housebuilder makes senior hire as part of plans to ‘redefine’ home buying process
A Livingston-based housebuilder has revealed how it is putting customer experience and sustainability 'at the forefront' of its business after creating a new role...
Family matters: third generation joins KRG in Coatbridge
KRG Specialist Engineering has marked a proud milestone after Ashton Hughes, the grandson of company founder James Hughes and son of current MD Gerry...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies expands Stenhouse offering
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it is increasing its stock options at the firm's Stenhouse base after 'significantly modifying' the Edinburgh...
Artisan snaps up Glasgow hotel development site
ARTISAN Real Estate Investors has purchased the Custom House development site in Glasgow city centre for more than the £1.75 million asking price.
The Grade...
Scotland vs England in the new build property market
AS Scotland and England get set to face each other on the football pitch this Friday, new research has compared how the two fare...
Output stats a ‘clear demonstration’ of construction sector’s role in recovery
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says new ONS figures, which show that UK construction output grew by 5.8% in March is a 'clear demonstration'...
