New study explores ways to unlock private sector investment in town centre housing
A new study has highlighted the barriers and opportunities facing private sector developers to deliver town centre housing in Scotland.
The study, Unlocking Town Centre...
Aviemore civils contractor appoints non-executive director
AVIEMORE-based civil and environmental engineering contractor McGowan Environmental Engineering has appointed Donald Forsyth as non-executive director.
As well as previously chairing the Highlands & Islands...
Offers invited for former Marshall Works site in Carluke
DM Hall is inviting offers for the freehold interest of the former Marshall Works manufacturing site near Carluke.
The site, which was used as a concrete...
Maxi to earn its Corn on Haddington project
Maxi Construction has secured a contract to renovate the Grade B listed Corn Exchange in Haddington.
Survey will provide overview of payment and cash flow issues in Scottish construction sector
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has launched a new survey to help establish an overview of the current state of payments and cash...
Cumbernauld business embarks on recruitment drive as demand grows
CUMBERNAULD-based chartered fire engineering consultancy Brooker Diamond has announced it has strengthened its façade engineering division with four new appointments.
The quartet of hires is...
Glasgow’s Lighthouse to be transformed into net zero innovation hub
PLANS have been approved to see The Lighthouse building in Glasgow city centre be used as a location to help climate tech firms grow.
Designed...
Rearo secures lucrative deal with Eurocell to supply laminate wall panels
GLASGOW-based kitchen and bathroom surface manufacturer Rearo has announced a new deal with Eurocell to supply laminate wall panels.
The contract with the Derbyshire-based company,...
Former bank building in East Kilbride brought to the market
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is bringing to the market a prominent traditional former bank with modern office extension in East Kilbride's village.
The property is situated...
New UK commercial VP for Lyndon SGB by BrandSafway
BrandSafway has appointed a new regional vice president of the UK commercial business.
Centin Baxter will be the figurehead of scaffolding, hoist & mastclimbers brand,...
Guidance issued for construction employers on ‘unfurloughing’ workers
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued guidance for firms preparing to 'unfurlough' staff and get them back to work.
With the Scottish Government...
Industrials and retail warehousing ‘driving investment’ in Scottish commercial property
NEW research has revealed that industrial property and retail warehousing are driving investment in Scottish commercial property after overtaking offices in annual volumes for...
New residential agency aims to ‘shake things up’ in Scotland
THE Fusion Group of Companies is branching out into residential property sales in Scotland.
The group's commercial property agency, Drysdale & Company, already operates within...
Building Scotland Fund reaches £100 million milestone
THE Building Scotland Fund (BSF) has reached the £100 million investment milestone, supporting a raft of projects across sectors including housing, industrial and commercial.
The fund...
Powerleague announces £2.2m investment in Scottish padel courts
POWERLEAGUE has announced that it is to invest £2.2 million to bring padel courts to three of its sites in Scotland.
The company specialises in...
Trade body freezes subscription rates to help allay Covid financial challenge
SELECT has revealed it will not increase subscription rates for 2021, in a bid to help members cope with the financial challenges caused by...
Housebuilder appoints new land director
CALA Homes (West) has reappointed Moray Stewart as land director.
With more than 16 years of experience in the land and planning sector, Moray was...
Four in the frame for Edinburgh tram extension
FOUR bidders are in the frame to deliver a major Edinburgh tram extension.
Edinburgh City Council revealed that BAM Colas Rail JV, Dragados, Farrans Sacyr Neopul JV,...
CICV Forum backs call for VAT cut on repairs and maintenance work
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed a call by the Scottish Government's housing minister Kevin Stewart for a reduction of VAT on...
House builder bucks trend to push up sales
A house builder has achieved a near 20% increase in sales in the first quarter of the year to underline its belief that confidence...
