St Andrews development wins top architecture award

West Burn Lane in St Andrews has been awarded the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award for 2015. The commercial residential development, by Edinburgh-based Sutherland...

SPF urges Scottish Parliament to ‘seize opportunity’ to meet future challenges

THE chair of the Scottish Property Federation has welcomed the new intakes of MSPs following the Scottish Parliament elections - and urged 'immediate action'...

‘Rejuvenated’ Glasgow building lands top refurbished workplace accolade

ONYX in Glasgow city centre has won the British Council of Offices (BCO) Award for Best Refurbished/Recycled Workplace in Scotland. CEG managed a £5 million...

Milestone marked in construction of new Ayrshire Hospice

A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction work at the £17 million Ayrshire Hospice redevelopment project. McLaughlin & Harvey is the main contractor...

Linear Group announces the launch of new division as group turnover tops £30m

LINEAR Group has confirmed the launch of a new division - called Linear building Compliance (LBC) - dedicated to providing solutions across fire, acoustics...
ETA co-founders Andrew Lamond and Mark Glasgow with Barry Sharp of Renewable Heat

Energy Training Academy launches ‘landmark’ renewables course to help plug skills gap

THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has announced plans to offer Scotland’s first direct route to becoming a low carbon heating engineer. Working with accreditation body...

Robertson driven on by showroom success

ROBERTSON has expanded its showroom business by landing a third contract to develop an Audi Garage in Dundee, on the back of delivering two car...
John Burke, Executive Director, BAM Construct UK, Bill Drummond, Managing Partner, Brodies and Michael Smart, Development Director, Scotland & North England BAM Properties Ltd survey building work at 110 Queen Street.

Long arm of the law – first tenant signs up for new Glasgow development

SCOTLAND’S largest law firm has signed up to become the first occupier at BAM Properties’ latest development. Brodies LLP will lease 25,000 square feet on...
Mac Mic Centenary Tartan Project. Image credit: Alan McAteer

Mac Mic Group marks centenary with tartan design competition

AS part of the firm's centenary celebrations, Mac Mic Group has announced a collaboration with The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) on the Mac...

Masterplan application submitted for ‘modern’ HMP Glasgow

A masterplan application has been submitted for the Scottish Prison Service's new HMP Glasgow prison facility. The 'modern, fit-for-purpose' facility will act as a replacement...
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Delivery partners named for £450m investment in north of Scotland’s electricity system

SCOTTISH and Southern Electricity Networks has confirmed the companies that will deliver a £450 million programme of investment in the north of Scotland’s electricity...
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Demolition paves way for ‘spectacular’ homes-led redevelopment in Edinburgh

ARTISAN Real Estate is progressing with the demolition of the former Deutsche Bank House in Edinburgh, ahead of a 'spectacular' homes-led redevelopment of the...
CGI of The JR Group's new head office

The JR Group confirms plans to return ‘home’ to Govan with new £6 million...

THE JR Group has announced plans to invest £6 million in creating a new headquarters and warehouse complex on Helen Street, Govan. The move marks...

Innovation centre sets out new direction to progress built environment transformation

Built Environment – Smarter Transformation, formerly Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, has announced a new focus prioritising the sector's transition to zero carbon and improving...

No bridge too far: Govan – Partick structure beats storms to cross Europe

FARRANS’ decision to have the main span of the landmark Govan – Partick Bridge built entirely offsite is continuing to pay off, following the...
Solar scheme at WWTW

£1 million solar scheme completed at Cowdenbeath site

A £1 million solar scheme has been delivered at a Scottish Water Horizons’ owned facility linked to Levenmouth Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in...
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Scottish budget reaction: skills funding urged to deliver net zero agenda

FUNDING must prioritise developing a skilled workforce to deliver a 'transformative' green agenda, according to the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF). SNIPEF...

Scotland confirms new funding support for home energy improvements

THE Scottish Government has announced support to make it easier and more affordable for people to install heat and energy efficiency measures in their...

Second winter appeal launched by hub West

FOR the second year in a row hub West Scotland (hWS) is running its Winter Warmer Appeal, which seeks to ensure children in the...

Kier to deliver ‘first of its kind’ mental health facility in Ayrshire

KIER has been appointed by NHS Ayrshire & Arran to deliver a new 'first of its kind' mental health facility at Ayrshire Central Hospital...