Edinburgh occupier market ‘resilient’ despite Brexit vote
OFFICE occupier take up in Edinburgh is said to be on course to defy "gloomy" Brexit predictions, according to new statistics by JLL.
The news follows...
Dundee woodland project wins major accolade at Exemplar Sustainable Building Awards
A co-living home for two households in a woodland garden near Dundee has won a major accolade at the Exemplar Sustainable Building Awards (ESBA),...
Scottish Building Federation appoints new MD
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has announced the appointment of Paul Mitchell as its new MD.
Paul, who has served as operations director since March...
Scottish building apprentice numbers rise
The number of building apprentices registered in Scotland in 2014 rose by 7% to 1,553.
The new figures have been released by the Scottish Building...
First minister officially opens City Building’s new sustainable training college
FIRST minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened City Building’s new training college in Glasgow.
The design features solar panels which will provide enough energy to...
New report highlights ‘alarming’ statistics on heat loss in UK homes
80 million home windows need to be replaced across the country to meet the UK Government’s net zero targets, according to a new report...
Peel Ports Group appoints 18 contractors to £750m construction framework
PEEL Ports Group has appointed a host of contractors into its new construction framework, covering a major programme of works across the UK and...
New partnership sets sights on reducing construction waste
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and Zero Waste Scotland have teamed up to help reduce construction waste.
The construction sector is said to be both...
‘Radical re-think’ needed to help reduce carbon footprint and mitigate material shortages
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF), working with the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, is advocating a 'radical re-think' of the supply chain as a...
Precast in the frame for net zero future
A precast concrete approach to constructing the building frame for the UK’s largest ever Passivhaus school has demonstrated the material’s potential for use in...
Tilbury Douglas to construct Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo stands
TILBURY Douglas has been chosen as the contractor for the build of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo stands for the tenth year.
Construction is already underway...
Engineering alliance calls for leaders to have ‘courage and vision’ to tackle climate crisis
ENGINEERING alliance Actuate UK has issued a warning to world leaders ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, urging them to tackle the climate crisis 'before...
Knighthood for Robertson founder
ROBERTSON Group chairman Bill Robertson has said he is 'thrilled, but deeply humbled and honoured' to receive a knighthood in the 2023 New Year...
New facility allows Scots construction firms to ‘try before they buy’
The Construction Scotland Innovation Centre recently celebrated its second anniversary with a conference in Glasgow, attended by over 300 people. The centre, which seeks...
Hamilton Park Racecourse poised for hotel investment
HAMILTON Park Racecourse has lodged plans for a £10 million hotel development on its grounds, which could create up to 20 new jobs at...
FP McCann invests £90m to enhance manufacturing capabilities and new products
PRECAST concrete specialist FP McCann has announced extensions to several of its factories and the introduction of new product lines.
The £90 million investment programme...
Materials ‘plight’ is significant threat to construction sector’s recovery
THE dual ‘plight’ of material shortages and price volatility risks negatively impacting the construction sector’s ability to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, senior sector...
CCG boost for veterans
CCG has announced the creation of 40 new jobs as the construction sector continues to show signs of recovery.
Builders express concern over rise in decision times for housing applications
TRADE body Homes for Scotland has described the news of an overall increase in decision times for housing applications as 'hugely frustrating'.
The organisation was responding...
Student accommodation provider completes £59m Edinburgh development
STUDENT accommodation provider Unite Students has completed construction of its new flagship development in Edinburgh.
Burnet Point is the organisation's first combined development of purpose-built...
