RIAS confirms shortlist for Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has confirmed the seven-strong shortlist for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.
Largest Morrison Construction schools project officially opened in Shetland
THE new Anderson High School and Halls of Residence in Lerwick has been officially opened by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education...
HSE launches second phase of site inspection campaign
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the launch of the second phase of its construction inspection campaign.
Those involved in projects across Britain...
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...
Balfour Beatty appoints CEO of UK Construction Services business
BALFOUR Beatty has announced that Nick Crossfield will join the group later this year as CEO of its UK Construction Services business.
Nick will be...
RICS calls for clarity over restarting the Scottish house buying process
RICS has urged the Scottish Government to provide clarity over the restarting of the house buying and selling process.
The organisation said a survey of...
Glasgow architects complete switch to employee ownership
A Glasgow architectural practice whose turnover has risen 30 per cent in the past two years has designs on more growth after becoming employee-owned.
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New report claims Scotland’s roads need “urgent action”
SCOTLAND'S roads network requires "urgent action" according to a new report from Audit Scotland.
The report claims the proportion of council-maintained roads classed as being...
Surf’s up: milestone for £55m leisure destination as construction begins
CONSTRUCTION work has commenced at the £55 million leisure and staycation destination, Wavegarden Scotland, in Ratho, near Edinburgh.
The development will be the country’s first...
June UK contract figures show no sign of Brexit impact
The UK construction industry was awarded £6.2 billion worth of contracts in June, according to the latest edition of the Economic & Construction Market...
Scottish construction bosses ‘cautiously optimistic’ over future prospects
EMPLOYERS in the Scottish construction sector are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about future prospects for the industry as 42% expect to take on more workers over the...
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...
Ellon bricklayer takes top apprentice award
ELLON bricklayer Glen Thomson (22) has scooped the Apprentice of the Year prize at the Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council’s 2016 Apprenticeship Awards.
Glen, who...
The JR Group confirms plans to return ‘home’ to Govan with new £6 million...
THE JR Group has announced plans to invest £6 million in creating a new headquarters and warehouse complex on Helen Street, Govan.
The move marks...
Glasgow-based construction and property maintenance firm acquired by Cardo Group
CARDIFF-based building maintenance specialists Cardo Group has acquired Glasgow-headquartered Trident Maintenance Services.
With branches across the UK, Trident Maintenance Services is a construction and property...
Kier reports £35.5m first-half loss
KIER Group has suffered a £35.5 million drop in profits before tax for the six-month period to 31 December 2018, its latest financial results...
Robertson hands over £100m RAF Lossiemouth facility
ROBERTSON has completed work at the £100 million RAF Lossiemouth strategic facility, which will house a fleet of new Poseidon MRA Mk1 aircraft.
The contractor...
Work begins on 321-apartment student complex in Glasgow city centre
CONSTRUCTION is underway on a new student accommodation project at at 292-298 St Vincent Street in Glasgow city centre.
Developer Artisan Real Estate and Homes...
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...
BRUSH Group acquires Scottish M&E building consultancy Rybka
ENERGY engineering solutions provider BRUSH Group now has a foothold in the Scottish market after completing the acquisition of Rybka, a specialist mechanical and...
