Scottish net zero housing barriers and opportunities laid bare
A number of expert stakeholders representing different strands of the construction industry came together recently to discuss the challenges and potential solutions around Scotland’s...
Construction sector will have to wait a while longer ‘before clouds begin to lift’
NEW research from the Construction Products Association (CPA) has revealed more tough times ahead for the UK construction sector.
According to the CPA’s Autumn Forecasts,...
Search launched for BRE office contractor
Clyde Gateway and BRE are launching a design competition, through a competitive PQQ and ITT process, to procure a contractor-led design team to build...
Construction firms warned over ‘catastrophic’ changes to insurance policies
CONSTRUCTION firms could face 'catastrophic' changes to their insurance policy conditions this year that will threaten their abilities to do business.
That's the view of...
Stewart Milne Homes names new construction director for central Scotland
BRYAN Galloway has been appointed new construction director for central Scotland at Stewart Milne Homes.
The housebuilder said the move was part of its drive to deliver...
Stewart Milne Group predicts improved profits following ‘transitional’ financial year
STEWART Milne Group has revealed its 'strongest ever' level of forward sales and predicted 'greatly improved' trading and profits for the year ahead.
The housebuilder...
UK construction output dips but businesses continue to invest for a bright future
UK construction output fell by 1.8% in October 2021 - the largest monthly decline since April 2020 following the pandemic-related lockdown.
Figures released by the...
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...
Kier appointed to deliver St Kevin’s Community Hub in Bargeddie
HUB South West Scotland, on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council, has appointed Kier Construction to deliver the new St Kevin’s Community Hub.
The campus will...
Milestone reached in construction of £113m University of Glasgow Research Hub
A topping out ceremony has been held to mark a key stage in the construction of the £113 million Research Hub at the University...
New home contracts at highest level since 2008
NEW figures show the number of contracts for new homes increased for the sixth consecutive month in October and are at the highest level since 2008.
Barbour...
Springfield Group bolsters management structure with two new MDs
THE Springfield Group has announced two senior promotions, with Andrew Curran appointed to MD (Central) covering Springfield Properties, Dawn Homes, Walker Group and Mactaggart...
Industry welcomes ‘root and branch’ planning review
THERE has been a positive reaction by the construction industry to the Scottish Government’s legislative programme for 2015/16, which features a successor scheme to...
Interserve named preferred bidder for £15m Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre
INTERSERVE has been named preferred bidder for the new £15 million Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire.
The development, near Glasgow Airport, will...
New campaign urges Scots youngsters to consider construction careers
A new campaign has been launched to encourage youngsters to consider a career in the Scottish construction sector and fill the void left by...
Government can’t ignore ‘ticking time bomb’ of construction skills gap
ALMOST half of small builders in the UK want targeted immigration to tackle sector skills shortages, new research has uncovered.
The latest State of Trade...
First minister hints further restrictions may be necessary for non-essential work
NICOLA Sturgeon has noted the Republic of Ireland's shutdown of non-essential construction in today's (January 7) daily Covid-19 briefing and indicated this is the...
Interserve sale complete after administrators appointed
INTERSERVE PLC has announced completion of the sale of the group after administrators were appointed.
The contractor said this “alternative deleveraging transaction” will restore the...
Scotland still suffering from ‘poor’ payment performance
THE Scottish Government’s initiatives to improve payment performance in the construction sector have yet to make any major impact, according to a new survey...
Milestone reached as work starts at £150m Newton Mearns development
WORK has commenced on a landmark new community at Maidenhill, Newton Mearns, which will eventually give rise to over 800 new homes.
Housebuilders CALA Homes...
