Clinic is Rowling along nicely
KEPPIE Design has completed a clinic built with a donation from Harry Potter author J K Rowling.
The practice handed over the Anne Rowling regenerative...
Skills shortages remain despite new high for construction industry
AS 2014 draws to a close, confidence within the Scottish construction industry has reached a new high.
The latest survey shows industry confidence at a high...
Work begins to transform iconic Jenners building in Edinburgh
GRAHAM has started construction work on the historic Jenners building on Edinburgh's Princes Street, to transform the location into a mixed-use space.
The development encompasses...
Green light for Scotland’s first net zero hospital
PLANNING consent has been granted by North Lanarkshire Council for the build of the new University Hospital Monklands at Wester Moffat in Airdrie.
Laing O'Rourke...
Scottish construction professionals confident that workloads will rise
SURVEYORS in Scotland are predicting growth for the first time in almost a year, despite construction activity continuing to fall in the first few...
Calls mount for introduction of construction regulator role
PRESSURE is mounting on the Scottish Government to appoint a dedicated construction regulator with “real teeth” to help resolve issues such as payment disputes...
New research shows ‘damning situation’ regarding material and labour pressures
ALMOST nine in ten local builders have had to delay jobs due to a lack of materials or skilled tradespeople, according to new research.
The...
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...
New training programme tipped to boost Passivhaus skills in Scotland
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), in collaboration with Coaction Training CIC, has announced a new training initiative designed to 'revolutionise' the construction industry's...
New CEO for Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity as Bill Hill to retire
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced that CEO Bill Hill will retire at the end of March after more than a decade of...
One of Scotland’s ‘most complex’ civil engineering projects nears completion
WORK to reinstate the Cairngorm funicular railway is entering the final stages in what has been said to be one of Scotland's 'most complex...
RTPI Scotland speaks out over ‘eye-watering’ Planning Bill cost
MSPs have been urged to think again about the 'eye-watering' financial implications of the new Planning Bill currently making its way through the Scottish...
New images highlight Wester Hailes net zero carbon development progress
NEW images have been released detailing the progress being made on the Wester Hailes net zero carbon affordable housing development in Edinburgh.
Located at the...
RTPI Scotland calls for planning investment to deliver ‘fairer, greener and more prosperous’ nation
THE Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has launched its 'Planifesto 2026', calling for a long-term investment in the planning system to unlock homes,...
CITB appoints Nation Council chairs
CITB has appointed the chairs of its Nation Councils for Scotland, England and Wales - and is now seeking applicants to become council members.
Angela...
New Countesswells school delivered early and ‘defect-free’
THE new £17 million Countesswells Primary School has been completed almost a month ahead of schedule. The project was delivered by Hub North Scotland...
Housebuilder to break £200m turnover barrier
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties has revealed revenue is expected to be approximately £215 million this year, which would be a new record for the group...
Glasgow to build on success of Sighthill regeneration
THE leader of Glasgow City Council has told Project Scotland that the work seen in the Sighthill neighbourhood will be replicated across the city,...
Scottish architecture firm transitions to Employee Ownership Trust model
ARCHITECTURAL practice jmarchitects has transitioned to employee ownership.
The business is now owned by the 100 employees at its studios in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, and...
Hillhouse Group acquires Skene Group Construction Services
AYRSHIRE-based quarry operator Hillhouse Group has acquired Skene Group Construction Services Ltd.
The deal will see Fife-headquartered Skene Group Construction Services brought into Hillhouse Group,...
