Furlough scheme extended and ‘super-deduction’ for investment announced
AN extension of the furlough scheme to the end of September and the introduction of a 'super-deduction' tax policy for capital investments were among...
Carillion shows its power – Company seals Battersea project
Carillion has won the bidding race for the first phase of redevelopment at London’s famous Battersea Power Station site.
It was selected as preferred bidder...
Plans launched for build of new Nairn Academy
A planning application has been launched for the demolition of Nairn Academy and build of a new secondary school in its place alongside a...
Conflict avoidance milestone marks ‘massive step forward’ for construction sector
THE UK construction industry has taken a ‘massive step forward’ after NEC released a new conflict avoidance practice note.
That’s the view of experienced construction...
Peel Ports Group invites bids for £750 million construction frameworks
PEEL Ports Group is seeking contractors to submit bids for two new frameworks covering a long-term programme of construction works across its UK and...
Record profit for Robertson Group
ROBERTSON Group has reported record pre-tax profits of £34.6 million, with group turnover up by 13% and construction sales up 21%.
Turnover rose to £261.3...
CITB appoints new Scottish strategic partnerships director
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has appointed a new strategic partnerships director for Scotland.
Ian Hughes is joining the CITB from Glasgow Caledonian University,...
Beat the heat: professor’s stark warning for Glasgow projects
AN expert in urban overheating has warned that plans for future construction projects in Glasgow must take into account rising temperatures.
Scotland’s largest city has...
Sustainability demands increasingly influencing Scottish investment decisions
LISMORE Real Estate has released its review of the Scottish investment market for the third quarter of 2021, which highlights the growing importance of...
Graham + Sibbald acquires JMP Construction and Property Consultants
GRAHAM + Sibbald has completed the acquisition of JMP Construction and Property Consultants and its sister company SID Asset Management.
The move follows the purchase...
Major progress celebrated at ‘flagship’ net zero carbon project in Edinburgh
THE first homes are now under construction on a 'flagship' net zero carbon housing development in Edinburgh.
Located on Waterfront Avenue in Granton, Plot D1...
Titanic Quarter developer in talks over £450m Loudoun Castle plans
THE company behind Belfast’s Titanic Quarter is in talks to take a "major role" in a £450 million leisure and tourism complex in south...
Springfield ‘delivered objectives’ despite challenging housing market backdrop
SPRINGFIELD Properties has reported a 19.8% drop in revenue to £266.5 million for the financial year ended May 31, with demand impacted by high...
Work begins at £22m National Robotarium in Edinburgh
ROBERTSON has started construction work at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh campus to deliver the £22.4 million National Robotarium.
The facility is tipped to become a centre of excellence...
Robertson and SEPA form landmark partnership to support green recovery
THE Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Robertson have agreed a three-year partnership to support the green recovery and help transform construction projects across...
Dunfermline firm lands £1.8m fit-out contract at Winchburgh campus
DUNFERMLINE-based fit-out specialist Deanestor has been awarded a £1.8 million contract by Morrison Construction for a new £60 million multi-school campus in West Lothian.
The...
New road and causeway successfully delivered in Greenock
GEORGE Leslie has successfully delivered a new road and causeway in Greenock to open up Garvel Island.
Extending over 200 metres, the new road and...
Keeping clients in the picture
Since launching the first UK franchise of global phenomenon Multivista, Alan Bryant’s East Kilbride-based business has flourished. Gary Moug reports.
FORTUNE, it is said, favours...
Balfour Beatty to be awarded £184.7m Tomatin to Moy dualling contract
BALFOUR Beatty is poised to be appointed to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy in a contract worth £184.7 million.
The Scottish Government has...
Scotland’s RIAS buildings of the year announced
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the winners of this year's national architecture awards.
As well as new housing, education and...
