Record profit for Robertson Group
ROBERTSON Group has reported record pre-tax profits of £34.6 million, with group turnover up by 13% and construction sales up 21%.
Turnover rose to £261.3...
‘Significant step forward’ in plans to bring much-loved Fife landmark back to life
WORK is set to begin on the first phase of renovation works at Craigtoun Country Park's Dutch Village near St Andrews.
The Dutch Village, situated...
Robertson celebrates ‘record’ number of National Site Awards
ROBERTSON has announced it has received a 'record' number of National Site Awards.
22 Robertson projects were honoured in Edinburgh and Manchester at the awards,...
Keppie to plan new Egyptian city centre
Glasgow-based architectural practice Keppie Design has been appointed to create the masterplan for a new city centre in New Cairo.
Consultation to begin on CITB and ECITB forming a single body
THE UK Government is to launch a consultation on the potential merging of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and Construction Industry Training...
Scottish Government encouraged to ‘hold its nerve’ over Passivhaus policy
THE Passivhaus Trust is calling on the Scottish Government to 'hold its nerve' and continue with its previously announced plans to introduce a Scottish...
Work begins on 54-bed care home in Broughty Ferry
A sod-cutting ceremony has marked the start of work on a new £14 million care home in Broughty Ferry, Dundee.
The 54-bed care home is...
Scaffolding training facility opens in Aberdeen
A new "top quality" scaffolding training centre has officially opened in Aberdeen to benefit future scaffolders in the north of the country.
The facility, which has received...
First Minister unveils new Norbord plant following £95m investment
FIRST Minister for Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled a new manufacturing line at Norbord’s Inverness plant, following a £95 million investment.
The wood panel manufacturer...
Scotland’s RIAS buildings of the year announced
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the winners of this year's national architecture awards.
As well as new housing, education and...
Contractor appointed for 498-apartment Glasgow BTR development
GRAHAM has secured a contract to deliver a major Glasgow residential build to rent (BTR) project on the banks of the Clyde on behalf...
A model project: developer unveils latest Glasgow waterfront plans
THE developer behind a new mixed-use waterfront project in Glasgow has unveiled the latest designs and a 3D model of the scheme.
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Hotel operator checks in to Edinburgh with ‘transformational’ project
HOTEL operator MEININGER is expanding into Edinburgh after agreeing a deal with property development company S Harrison, which will see a 1970s office building...
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...
Plans progress for £25m Edinburgh retirement village
VIVERE Extra Care Group has received minded to approve planning consent for Edinburgh's first fully integrated community of extra care homes.
The firm plans to...
Kier to develop vibrant new community and small business hub
HUB South West has appointed Kier Construction to develop a new £7.9m enterprise centre – a community and small business hub – in Cumbernauld, on...
Full-scale log house set to be built with 100-year-old Douglas Fir logs
LOGS the length of a double decker bus, harvested by Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) and supplied to a specialist log cabin builder, are being...
Balfour Beatty reaches ‘industry standard’ margins
BALFOUR Beatty has emphasised the value of its Built to Last streamlining programme as it posts its 2018 full year results, with the contractor...
Optimism for UK construction activity levels despite materials and labour shortages
NEW research has revealed positive news for the UK construction industry over the next year, with 'strong' levels of activity expected despite concerns around...
Robertson celebrates completion of landmark education projects
ROBERTSON Construction Tayside has revealed details of a number of recent landmark education project handovers, helping Scottish councils to advance their net zero ambitions...
