Capstone Construction bolsters senior team with two new directors
INVERNESS-based Capstone Construction has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two director-level promotions.
Ian McMillan, formerly operations manager, has been promoted to...
Community park breathes new life into previously vacant Glasgow site
A new £3.1 million community park has been officially opened in Glasgow's east end, the fourth greenspace developed in recent years by regeneration specialist...
Stewart Milne Group reports “strong trading performance”
STEWART Milne Group has reported a significant rise in both turnover and profit.
The housebuilder and timber systems manufacturer said the results vindicate the "bold"...
Forth Bridge on the right track for World Heritage site status
THE Forth Bridge has been put forward as the UK’s latest nomination for World Heritage site status.
The bridge, recognised around the world as an...
New prototype housing from Taylor Wimpey unveiled
HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey has launched a new pilot scheme aimed at addressing the needs of future generations.
Two prototype homes were recently revealed at the...
Built environment specialists call for coordinated approach to unlock future vision for Scotland
THE next Scottish Government has been urged to co-ordinate legislation, strategies and funding to help unlock a vision for building sustainable communities.
A coalition of...
CALA unveils plans for old Fire College site
CALA Management has lodged plans with East Lothian Council for a new brownfield development at Gullane’s former Fire College, following positive local feedback.
The proposals include...
Robertson appoints new frameworks director
ROBERT Ogg has been appointed nationwide director of frameworks at Robertson.
The former Morgan Sindall area director, whose previous roles include framework director at Balfour...
Timber frame specialist unveils new Cumbernauld showroom
TIMBER frame specialist Scotframe has invested in a new showroom and sales office in Cumbernauld.
The facility, which has been created in response to growing...
Developer submits revised plans for City Wharf development in Glasgow
DANDARA Living has submitted a revised planning application for its proposed City Wharf development at Anderston Quay in Glasgow.
Located on a derelict site overlooking...
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...
Robertson sees revenue growth but profitability tumbles
ROBERTSON Group has announced a 23% increase in revenue to £825 million for the year ended June 2024. However, a pre-tax loss of £9,724...
HSE inspectors to make unannounced site visits
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will carry out unannounced building site visits during a month-long initiative to tackle poor standards and unsafe work.
'Health as...
Local community helps shape Queensferry development masterplan
THE masterplan for a new 980-home mixed-use development between the approaches for both of the Forth road crossings has been submitted, after being 'heavily...
Trade body claims ‘woeful’ planning statistics are ‘simply unacceptable’
NEW statistics showing a major drop in planning applications for major housing developments have been described as 'woeful' and 'unacceptable' by trade body Homes...
Whitbread gets green light to convert Capital House into 195-bed Premier Inn
WHITBREAD PLC has received confirmation from The City of Edinburgh Council that it has granted planning permission for the conversion of Capital House in...
Glasgow School of Art to be partially dismantled amid fears of collapse
WORK to partially dismantle sections of the fire-hit Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh building is expected to start as a matter of urgency after...
Landmark Dundee railway project complete
CONSTRUCTION work has been completed at the £28.5 million Dundee Railway Station.
The station forms part of Dundee City Council’s regeneration programme and has been tipped...
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...
First minister launches ‘UK’s tallest onshore wind turbines’
FIRST minister Nicola Sturgeon has marked the connection of the UK's tallest onshore wind turbines to the national grid.
The 200-metre structures are part of...
