Tilbury Douglas and McAvoy to deliver £6m staff support facility for NATS in Prestwick
TILBURY Douglas has been chosen to deliver a staff support facility and demolition of Atlantic House for National Air Traffic Services (NATS) at its...
Goodstone Living appoints McAleer & Rushe to build Leith BTR scheme
GOODSTONE Living has appointed McAleer & Rushe to build at least 338 homes for its next generation build-to-rent residential scheme in Leith.
The waterfront project,...
Glasgow bridge shortlisted for top engineering award
STOCKINGFIELD Bridge in Glasgow has been shortlisted in the 2022 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People’s Choice Award.
The competition showcases projects that have a...
First residents get keys at historic housing project
DEPUTY First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled Glasgow City Council’s – and Scotland’s – largest ever single housing association grant-funded project.
The completion of the £24 million housing...
House design uses resources well
A resource-efficient house is being showcased by the Scottish Government’s Resource Efficient Scotland programme (managed by Zero Waste Scotland).
The three-bedroom house, built in partnership...
Built environment specialists call for coordinated approach to unlock future vision for Scotland
THE next Scottish Government has been urged to co-ordinate legislation, strategies and funding to help unlock a vision for building sustainable communities.
A coalition of...
Local organisations give backing to proposed £60 million Ayrshire Eco-Therapy Wellness Park
PROPOSALS for a new wellbeing destination have been backed by three local organisations in advance of a decision by the planning committee of East...
Aberdeenshire firm honoured for derelict croft renovation work
ABERDEENSHIRE-based Coldwells Building Company is celebrating after winning a top prize at the Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB) National Master Builder Awards for its...
Pitch perfect: Trinity pupils welcome new sports centre
PUPILS and staff at Trinity Academy have celebrated the opening of its new sports and outdoor centre in Bangholm, Edinburgh.
An annual open day provided...
Kier team “keen to do whatever we can” following devastating Glasgow School of Art...
THE contractor leading the restoration of the iconic Mackintosh building at the Glasgow School of Art has said its team is "keen to do whatever...
UK Government’s Building Safety Bill not a ‘quick fix’
By Keith Emmerson, an associate in Gillespie Macandrew LLP's dispute resolution team, specialising in construction
THE Westminster Government published the Building Safety Bill on 5...
Edinburgh Boiler Company sets out ‘aggressive’ expansion strategy
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced it is targeting growth by acquisition as the firm prepares for the next stage of expansion.
EBC revealed...
Advance Construction Group unveils new division
THE Advance Construction Group has launched a new division called WRS Structures Ltd, which will deliver reinforced concrete frames and structured steel buildings, as...
Construction milestone for landmark Glasgow commercial development
A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a landmark new commercial development in Glasgow.
Atlantic Square is a £150 million office scheme...
Trams to Newhaven passenger services launch date announced
PASSENGER services on the new tram route to Newhaven are scheduled to start on June 7, the City of Edinburgh Council has announced.
The route,...
Cruden reports “positive” outlook despite profits dip
THE Cruden Group has reported a slight dip in both turnover and pre-tax profit as part of its audited results up to 31 March 2018.
Group...
Clyde Gateway to resume £150m worth of construction work
CLYDE Gateway is preparing for a 'massive' surge in activity as construction restarts across Glasgow's east end regeneration area.
The development and investment organisation said...
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum outlines ‘steady progress’ on Recovery Plan
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has revealed it has made 'steady progress' on its Recovery Plan.
Looking back over 2021, the organisation believes there...
Thousands of jobs promised as Scotland unveils heat in buildings strategy plans
PLANS have been launched to ensure all buildings in Scotland are warmer, more efficient and reach zero emissions by 2045.
The Scottish Government's heat in...
Construction sector urged to step up action on workplace-related stress
MENTAL health charity Mates in Mind is marking Stress Awareness Month by asking construction businesses to commit to installing long-term change within their organisations...
