Plans submitted for ‘characterful’ Edinburgh office scheme
A planning application for the development of new office accommodation in Canongate, Edinburgh, has been submitted by Summix Capital.
The property developer said the plans seek...
Joint venture agreed for Winchburgh development
A joint venture between CALA Homes and West Coast Capital will see the construction of over 3,000 new homes in West Lothian.
Private equity partnership...
CIOB sets out priority areas for next Scottish Government to address
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for retrofit and energy efficiency, the construction skills gap, and building quality and safety to be...
Management buyout complete at civils specialist Dougall Baillie Associates
ENGINEERING consultancy Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) has announced a management buyout by three of its directors.
Civil engineering director Scott MacPhail, structural engineering director Alan Ferns...
Ellon bricklayer takes top apprentice award
ELLON bricklayer Glen Thomson (22) has scooped the Apprentice of the Year prize at the Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council’s 2016 Apprenticeship Awards.
Glen, who...
Builders warn that home ownership aspiration is “being stifled”
SCOTLAND'S housebuilding industry has warned that the aspirations of many people to own their home are being "stifled".
A Bank of Scotland survey has highlighted that two-fifths...
Scottish roofing excellence celebrated at awards lunch
THE winners of the 2025 Scottish Roofing Awards have been announced at a ceremony held in the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow.
Special guest Tam...
Muir Homes appoints new MD
PETER Shepherd has been appointed as the new MD of Muir Homes, succeeding Paul McKay.
He joins the Fife-based housebuilder following over 30 years’ experience...
Industry body urges Scottish Government to reopen First Home Fund
TRADE body Homes for Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to reopen the First Home Fund to help meet consumer demand.
The organisation said the...
New report explores ways to transform Scotland’s construction workforce pathways
A new report has explored how Scotland can strengthen the flow of new entrants into the construction and built environment workforce.
Pathways to Productivity, commissioned...
Dementia-friendly Dumfries homes represent a ‘first’ for social housing in the region
A new £6.3 million housing development featuring dementia-friendly bungalows has opened in Dumfries.
The first residents have moved into the site, which comprises 42 homes...
Covid-19: We’re all in this together
THE construction industry has reacted with trademark determination and resilience in the face of the Covid-19 outbreak.
With most non-essential sites closing - at...
Surf’s up: milestone for £55m leisure destination as construction begins
CONSTRUCTION work has commenced at the £55 million leisure and staycation destination, Wavegarden Scotland, in Ratho, near Edinburgh.
The development will be the country’s first...
Human error behind Edinburgh hospital delay as new opening date set
THE Scottish Government expects Edinburgh’s problem-hit Royal Hospital for Children and Young People to be in full operation by August of 2020.
Originally due to...
Cala Group sold for £1.35 billion
HOUSEBUILDER Cala Group is set for new ownership following an agreed sale with an enterprise value of £1.35 billion.
The business confirmed an agreement has...
Building chiefs set out Scottish manifesto
THE Scottish Building Federation has launched a "five pillar plan" to support the construction sector ahead of this year's Scottish Parliamentary elections.
The SBF said...
Planning permission granted for Perth housing regeneration project
Planning permission has been approved for the multi-million pound Muirton housing development in Perth.
Urban Union Ltd, appointed by Caledonia Housing Association, has been granted...
CCG Group unveils new windows and doors manufacturing factory
THE CCG Group has unveiled its new windows and doors manufacturing facility in Cambuslang.
The 25,000 sq ft base forms part of a wider £6...
Edinburgh project highlights Balfour Beatty’s roadmap towards ‘zero carbon construction site’
BALFOUR Beatty has launched the company's roadmap towards a zero carbon construction site, demonstrating the 'art of the possible' for the Edinburgh Biomes project...
2,200 jobs go after ISG collapse
Around 2,200 staff have lost their jobs after stricken construction giant ISG's UK operations ceased to trade with immediate effect.
Timothy Graham Vance, Alan Michael...
