Delivery plan announced for remaining A9 dualling projects
ALMOST half of Perth to Inverness route will be dual carriageway by the end of 2030, Scotland's cabinet secretary for transport has announced.
Mairi McAllan...
Apex Hotels acquires first Glasgow property
EDINBURGH-based Apex Hotels is to move into the Glasgow market for the first time with the acquisition of Marks Hotel in Glasgow’s Bath Street.
With...
Energy-efficient homes on track in Rutherglen
Avonside Energy Efficiency is undertaking a £2.7m contract in South Lanarkshire as part of a new Scottish Government initiative to tackle fuel poverty and...
Full-scale log house set to be built with 100-year-old Douglas Fir logs
LOGS the length of a double decker bus, harvested by Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) and supplied to a specialist log cabin builder, are being...
Cruden to focus on development-led affordable housing opportunities
THE Cruden Group has announced that, following a strategic review, it will focus on development-led affordable housing opportunities and reduce reliance on competitive project...
Chancellor confirms changes to furlough scheme
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, from August, employers will have to start sharing the cost of the furlough scheme.
While the scheme will...
Budget: Scottish projects to benefit from Levelling Up Fund
SCOTTISH projects have been awarded a combined £172 million as part of the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund, it was revealed in chancellor Rishi...
Financial watchdog to probe Carillion announcements
CARILLION is being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority over statements issued between December 2016 and July 2017.
The construction giant said it is "cooperating fully"...
Plans unveiled for £200m transformation of Edinburgh’s Port Hamilton building
DRUM Property Group is set to lead a £200 million transformation of Edinburgh's Port Hamilton building, with the complex set to become Lloyds Banking...
Interserve reports “mixed” trading for 2017 so far
INTERSERVE has announced its outlook for the year remains unchanged following the release of the firm's half-year financial results.
Turnover for the first six months...
Value of construction industry rises by 67%
THE value of construction projects in the UK has rocketed by 67.1 per cent in the last year, according to a new report.
New...
V&A Dundee poised for September opening
AN opening date of September 15, 2018 has been announced for the landmark V&A Dundee.
Scotland’s first design museum - and the only V&A museum...
New report urges employers and education providers to join forces to attract a more...
A new Scottish Government report has called on employers and education providers to work together to highlight the opportunities available in construction and help...
Blacklisted construction workers to share millions in payouts
CONSTRUCTION workers affected by blacklisting will share a compensation payout worth more than £10 million following the conclusion of a five-year legal battle.
Unite has...
Robertson Construction Group announces new executive managing director
DOUG Keillor has been appointed executive managing director of Robertson Construction Group.
He joins the firm following 32 years in the construction industry spent with...
Clyde Gateway to resume £150m worth of construction work
CLYDE Gateway is preparing for a 'massive' surge in activity as construction restarts across Glasgow's east end regeneration area.
The development and investment organisation said...
Housebuilder positive for the future as Covid delays impact financial results
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties has revealed the impact the Covid-19 lockdown period had on its full-year financial results.
For the year ended 31 May 2020, revenue...
Center Parcs submits plans for first Scottish resort
CENTER Parcs has submitted a planning application to the Scottish Borders Council for the build of its first holiday resort in Scotland.
The £350-400 million...
Pupils get some new home work – Green home on show
Exhibition highlights greenest house
AN exhibition tracing the construction of one of Scotland’s greenest homes has opened in Glasgow.
Running at The Lighthouse until July 7,...
New innovation centre to transform construction sector
A £7.5 million construction innovation centre is to be established in Scotland to connect industry and academia.
