Construction sector warned to prepare for ‘sustained’ price pressures
TURNER & Townsend has warned that the construction sector should prepare for the possibility of 'sustained price pressures'.
The firm's latest UK Market Intelligence Report...
HFS expresses ‘grave concern’ over dismissal of planning appeals
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has expressed 'grave concern' following the dismissal of 16 out of 18 planning appeals that would have provided 3,500 homes...
Scottish construction workloads fall flat, but outlook is more optimistic
NEW research has revealed construction workloads in Scotland fell 'broadly flat' through the final quarter of 2024, however surveyors are more optimistic about the...
2015 Saltire Housing Design Awards launched
THE 2015 Saltire Housing Design Awards are launched this week by the Saltire Society, recognising design excellence across five categories – including a brand new...
Scotland’s built environment leaders warn HEETSA success depends on industry engagement
THE Retrofit Roundtable, a coalition comprising some of Scotland's leading built environment organisations, has welcomed Scottish Government proposals for a new Home Energy Efficiency...
Key construction workers must be protected from abuse
SCOTLAND'S housing minister has backed calls to protect key construction workers from abuse as they carry out essential tasks during the lockdown period.
The Construction Industry...
Paisley contractor reaches £100m turnover milestone
PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts has recorded a record turnover of £100 million for the year ended October 2022.
The business, which is celebrating its 45th year...
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...
Creativity championed at Scottish Design Awards
THE winners of the Scottish Design Awards 2023 have been revealed during a ceremony in Glasgow, after more than 120 companies and organisations submitted...
Story Scotland launches new transportation division
STORY Scotland has launched a dedicated transportation division to align with the increasing investment in Scotland’s infrastructure. The move follows the launch of a...
Reverse charge VAT delayed until 2020
THE Government has announced the implementation of reverse charge VAT will be delayed by a year.
Originally scheduled for 1 October 2019, the changes will...
New course targets drugs and alcohol issues in construction
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new programme to help tackle drug and alcohol issues in the construction sector.
The organisation said the...
Development partner appointed for next stage of Meadowbank regeneration
THE City of Edinburgh Council has appointed a development partner for the next stage of its regeneration of Meadowbank.
Following a competitive procurement process, the...
hub West Scotland announces new independent chair
THE board of hub West Scotland has announced the appointment of the company’s new independent chair.
Jo Armstrong will take up the position on August...
Builders welcome Help to Buy scheme extension in Scotland
HOMES For Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the Scottish Government's decision to extend funding of its Help to Buy scheme for two more years.
From April 2019,...
New Currie Community High School tipped to benefit generations to come
KIER has completed construction of the new Currie Community High School in Edinburgh, which has been designed to Passivhaus standards.
The building was handed over...
Bell Street Stables conversion lands conservation and climate change accolade
THE transformation of a Victorian council depot to create 52 new affordable homes in Glasgow has been named as the winner of Historic Environment...
Next phase underway on rebuild of Glasgow’s Mackintosh Building
A protective white membrane wrap and temporary roof structure has been installed on the Glasgow School of Art's fire-damaged Mackintosh Building.
The move comes as...
Brewster Brothers invests £6m in second recycling plant
BREWSTER Brothers is investing £6 million in a second recycling plant near Cumbernauld.
The firm's Livingston site has diverted over one million tonnes of construction,...
£1.3 billion City Deal given green light
THE £1.3 billion Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal is to be formally signed off by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
The deal seeks...
