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...
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...
CITB seeks industry leaders for board trustee role
THE Construction Industry Training board (CITB) is seeking industry leaders to join its board.
Those taking on the voluntary positions will help shape the future...
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...
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...
New Glasgow neighbourhood secures three-star Fitwel certification
BUILD to rent developer and operator Moda Living has secured its fourth three-star Fitwel certification for its first Glasgow neighbourhood, Moda, Holland Park, which...
Multi-million pound hotel and retail plans submitted for A9 site
PLANS have been submitted for a multi-million pound hotel, food and retail development village on the A9.
William Frame, managing director of Tomatin Trading Company,...
Sauter Group acquires majority shareholding in Emtec Group
THE Sauter Group has acquired a majority shareholding in Uddingston-headquartered M&E contractor and maintenance provider, Emtec.
Established in 2003, Emtec has enjoyed year on year...
Towering triumph: Scottish construction to the fore in Antarctic build
SCOTLAND is playing a key role in the build of a state-of-the-art communications tower for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).
The five-year project will see...
Glasgow-based civil engineer earns landmark title
THE Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has announced it has awarded its first Chartered Infrastructure Engineer (CIE) title to Chris Landsburgh, a decarbonisation director...
Work officially starts at The Macallan on new distillery
EDRINGTON has marked the official start of works on its iconic new distillery and visitor centre for The Macallan.
The Macallan is one of the core...
How will permitted development rights impact businesses in Scotland?
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced plans to ease permitted development rights (PDRs) for rooftop solar installations. With the new proposals having now...
Loch Lomond Group secures planning permission for new distillery in Luss
LOCH Lomond Group has secured planning permission and started construction on a new distillery and visitor centre in Luss.
The 5,362 sqm site on the...
Amey chosen to deliver £100m fibre network in Edinburgh
EDINBURGH'S broadband provision has been boosted with the news that CityFibre has agreed a deal with Amey to extend its 150km network to homes...
Aberdeen homes containing RAAC to be demolished
ABERDEEN homes containing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) are to be demolished on safety grounds, the city's council has announced.
An estimated 366 council and...
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...
Keepmoat Homes appoints new Scottish MD
KEEPMOAT Homes has appointed Beth McNeil as new regional managing director of its Scottish division.
Beth joined the business in 2015 and was named operations...
Balfour Beatty teams up with Kelvinside Academy for innovation school
A Glasgow secondary school is partnering with contractor Balfour Beatty to deliver Scotland’s School of Innovation – the first of its kind in the...
‘Game-changing’ Innovation Factory poised for lift-off
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre’s (CSIC) new Innovation Factory will be officially launched today (September 11) at an event attended by hundreds of construction professionals.
The...
Aberdeen stadium plans backed by council
ABERDEEN Football Club's plans for a new 20,000 capacity stadium and associated facilities at Kingsford have been approved by Aberdeen City Council.
Councillors voted 32-9...
