Construction law specialist urges government intervention to safeguard sector
A Scottish solicitor has warned that government intervention will be required to prevent the construction industry facing major long-term difficulties.
Roddy Cormack, accredited specialist in construction...
Boxing clever: work begins on Hill House project
WORK has started on a poignant project to save the Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed Hill House in Helensburgh.
Contractor Robertson is building a ‘Box’ which will...
Oregon expansion brings welcome jobs boost
A leading Scottish timber frame manufacturer has dug deep in an ambitious attempt to target growth in the English housing market.
Oregon Timber Frame has...
Scotland’s construction sites to remain open as new lockdown measures announced
SCOTLAND'S construction sector can remain open - but the situation will remain under review - following the announcement of increased Covid-19-related restrictions across the...
Partnership working ‘key’ to tackling Scottish housebuilding challenges
THE importance of collaboration between the housebuilding sector and the Scottish Government was the focus of attention at the recent Homes for Scotland (HFS)...
Cabinet Secretary seeks to reassure ex-Carillion workers involved in Aberdeen bypass
KEITH Brown, the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Secretary, has met with former Carillion employees working on the Aberdeen bypass project to reassure them...
Hardies completes acquisition of Dundee surveying business
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has completed the acquisition of Dundee-based quantity surveying firm the John Duguid Partnership.
Established in 1929, John M Duguid &...
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...
Scottish construction sector given green light to begin restart plan
NICOLA Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland's construction industry can begin phase one of its restart plan on May 29.
Speaking today (May 28), Scotland's first...
Scottish sites to open doors to public to encourage more people to consider construction...
SIXTEEN Scottish construction sites are poised to open their doors to members of the public for behind the scenes tours as part of a...
Housebuilder posts increased revenue as interim financial results revealed
SPRINGFIELD Properties has reported an 85% increase in revenue to £161.9 million for the six-months ending November 2022, compared with the same period 12...
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 Minister repeats call for Scottish construction sites to close
NICOLA Sturgeon has again called for construction sites across Scotland to close, so long as they are not involved in 'essential' projects such as...
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...
Trade body calls for action to protect SMEs from payment ‘abuse’
A trade association has called for better protection from payment 'abuse' for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the Scottish construction sector.
In its...
Saunders Centre secures Best Building prize
PagePark Architects' Saunders Centre in Glasgow has landed the coveted RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award for 2016.
The science and technology building for...
Hamilton Park Racecourse poised for hotel investment
HAMILTON Park Racecourse has lodged plans for a £10 million hotel development on its grounds, which could create up to 20 new jobs at...
Deputy first minister opens £3.16m Cuningar Loop park extension
A £3.16 million extension to Clyde Gateway’s largest parkland has been opened by Scotland's deputy first minister, John Swinney MSP.
Cuningar Loop Woodland Park, which...
Construction work begins on landmark Perthshire leisure development
WORK is underway on the new £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre, which has been described as Scotland’s first ultra-low energy swimming pool and leisure...
Refurbishment set to breathe new life into historic Edinburgh cinema
CLARK Contracts has been appointed by Filmhouse (Edinburgh) Ltd to transform the 'iconic' cinema in Edinburgh city centre.
Filmhouse moved in to the converted church...
