Pacific Building honoured at House of Lords event
PACIFIC Building was one of 12 UK companies honoured with a special award at a ceremony hosted by The 5% Club at the House...
Proposals unveiled for mixed-use Edinburgh development
NEW proposals have been unveiled for a project described as one Edinburgh's largest development schemes for more than a decade.
The New Town North development will...
Campion reports ‘strong’ results despite sector-wide challenges
CAMPION Homes has announced a 'strong' set of financial results for the year ended 30 June 2022, with a 16% rise in turnover to...
Kier and Glasgow School of Art restoration contract to end “with immediate effect”
THE Glasgow School of Art and Kier Construction have confirmed they have jointly concluded to end the current contract for the Mackintosh Building restoration...
Sector body welcomes housing emergency declaration and calls for regulatory reform
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the declaration of a national housing emergency.
The sector body is now calling for political leadership to demonstrate a...
Titanic Quarter developer in talks over £450m Loudoun Castle plans
THE company behind Belfast’s Titanic Quarter is in talks to take a "major role" in a £450 million leisure and tourism complex in south...
NHBC warns on quality
THE volume of affordable homes being registered has rocketed by nearly 120%, according to new figures from the NHBC.
In February the number increased to...
Contractor wanted for next phase of £3 billion A9 dualling project
THE procurement process for the most northerly section of the Scottish Government's £3 billion programme to dual the A9 between Perth and Inverness has...
Homes for Scotland confirms new chief executive
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has announced that Jane Wood will become the trade body's new chief executive from June 1, succeeding Nicola Barclay who...
Election candidates back construction regulation and action on skills
A number of candidates in the upcoming Scottish Parliament election have backed regulation of the construction industry and development of skills during a Construction...
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.
Peel Lifestyle Outlets...
Construction firms urged to prioritise long-term strategies despite immediate cost challenges
A new report from Turner & Townsend warns construction firms against short-term thinking which could 'derail' vital, long-term strategic priorities.
The professional services firm’s Autumn 2023...
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...
RTPI Scotland report highlights ‘stark’ challenges facing local planning authorities
THE Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has released its ‘Resourcing the Planning Service’ report, which is described as providing a 'stark' outline of...
New measures will help manage impact of climate change on Scotland’s historic buildings
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has revealed it is adopting a new approach to the inspection of historic properties in response to the impact of...
Steel timebomb puts thousands of jobs at risk
UPWARDS of 1000 Scottish companies could be trading illegally from July this year when new EU regulations come into force.
That’s the view of industry...
Robertson named construction partner for children’s support centre in Aberdeen
ROBERTSON Construction Eastern has been appointed to help deliver a dedicated support centre for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families in...
Holmes Miller to take lead architect role for new Dundee FC stadium
HOLMES Miller Architects has been appointed by Dundee Football Club to begin work on designing a new 12,500-capacity stadium for the club.
The project will...
Transformation of historic Edinburgh building gathers pace
WORK is progressing to transform the former home of the Royal Blind School and Braille Press into a mix of residential properties in Edinburgh.
Located...
Donaldson Group appoints CEO to lead new retail and distribution division
TIMBER specialist Donaldson Group has appointed Graham Johnston to the newly created role of CEO of its retail and distribution division.
He joins from ASDA...
