MPA ‘deeply disappointed’ by lack of CBAM commitment in Autumn Statement
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has said it is 'deeply disappointed' by the lack of commitment to a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)...
Contracts awarded for £61.5m East Kilbride rail project
NETWORK Rail has announced the awarding of £61.5m worth of contracts for the delivery of the East Kilbride enhancement project.
Story Contracting, AmcoGiffen, SPL Powerlines,...
Network Rail enters build-to-rent partnership
NETWORK Rail is to bring forward potential sites for build-to-rent developments from its property portfolio as part of a new partnership with Grainger.
Blocwork, Network...
Six Scottish regeneration and transport projects receive £122m levelling up funding
SIX regeneration and transport projects across Scotland are to receive almost £122 million from the third round of the UK Government's levelling up fund.
The...
‘Once in a generation’ Edinburgh commercial property opportunity opens up for wealthy Scots
KNIGHT Frank has revealed a 'once-in-a-generation' window of opportunity has opened up for high-net-worth individuals and families in Scotland to buy some of Edinburgh’s...
hub South West appoints community wealth building and social value manager
HUB South West Scotland has appointed Joseph Drugan as the organisation's new community wealth building and social value manager.
He previously worked as corporate social...
Bad weather sees average tradesperson lose out on £1,300 annually
THE average tradesperson loses £1,300 per year due to bad weather, research by IronmongeryDirect has found.
Amongst the trades that are impacted by bad weather...
Scottish Government’s EPC ratings plan ‘practically impossible’
PROPERTY marketing specialist ESPC says it fears the Scottish Government’s plans for new Environmental Performance Certificates (EPCs), whilst well intentioned, may in some types...
Cruden to hold meet the buyer event ahead of Edinburgh housing project
CRUDEN is calling on local businesses and SMEs to attend its upcoming meet the buyer event for its Silverlea housing project in Edinburgh.
Silverlea is...
How to take over the family trade business
RECENT research from IronmongeryDirect has found that two in five (38%) tradespeople work for a relative's company.
Many of the firms have been passed down...
Taziker appoints new CEO and group MD
TAZIKER has announced the appointment of Neil Harrison as CEO and Jason Worrall as group MD.
Both Neil and Jason are long standing members of...
‘Booming’ Glasgow rental market driving strong returns for landlords
GLASGOW's rental market is the strongest it's been in up to 10 years, according to Rosevale Letting.
Riccardo Giovanacci, founder of the Glasgow letting agency,...
Scottish Government proposes new tax aimed at boosting use of recycled materials
DETAILS of a proposed Scottish tax aiming to encourage the use of recycled materials in construction and other industries has been published.
The proposals form...
Dundee’s economy boosted by construction projects
CONSTRUCTION projects are continuing to benefit Dundee's economy, the city's local authority has said.
Councillors are set to meet on November 20 to hear that...
Housebuilder strengthens senior team with land and planning manager
AS Homes (Scotland) has appointed Liz Hamilton as senior land and planning manager.
The Glasgow-based housing developer delivers affordable homes across Scotland, as well as...
Research highlights surge in Edinburgh commercial property investment
NEW figures have revealed investment in Edinburgh’s commercial property market has already exceeded last year’s total.
Knight Frank said its analysis of RCA data found...
£86 million MOD storage facility to deliver jobs boost in Scotland and Cumbria
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has landed an £86 million contract to help deliver a new 75,000-metre-squared MOD storage facility in Longtown, Cumbria.
Designed to enhance the...
FMB says UK construction output growth masks ‘serious fall’ in housing
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed the latest ONS Construction data for September 2023, which showed 0.4% growth, but said it masks...
The benefits of R&D tax credits in construction
Tom Walker, partner at Wellers, the small business accountants, discusses R&D tax reliefs and how they can benefit housebuilding and the wider construction sector
MAKE...
7N Architects to lead Lerwick Lanes masterplan
7N Architects has secured the contract to undertake the Lerwick Lanes masterplan, Shetland Islands Council has announced.
The local authority said the tender exercise attracted...
