Calls grow for construction sector to avoid costly conflicts
MOVES are afoot to ramp up promotion of early intervention and conflict avoidance techniques to solve construction-related disputes in Scotland.
Martin Burns, head of ADR...
Robertson lands £78m contract to deliver build-to-rent Glasgow project
ROBERTSON Construction has secured a £78 million contract to deliver Moda Living’s first build-to-rent development in Glasgow.
Located on the site of the former Strathclyde...
Thousands of jobs promised as Scotland unveils heat in buildings strategy plans
PLANS have been launched to ensure all buildings in Scotland are warmer, more efficient and reach zero emissions by 2045.
The Scottish Government's heat in...
RTPI Scotland welcomes report highlighting ‘crucial’ role of town centres in post-Covid recovery
THE Royal Town Planning Institute in Scotland says it welcomes recognition in a government commissioned review that urban planning plays a 'crucial' part in...
Stewart Milne Group predicts improved profits following ‘transitional’ financial year
STEWART Milne Group has revealed its 'strongest ever' level of forward sales and predicted 'greatly improved' trading and profits for the year ahead.
The housebuilder...
FMB Scotland calls for builders to have access to Strategic Framework Business Fund
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for the Scottish Government’s Strategic Framework Business Fund to be made available to building and construction firms...
Trade body calls for ‘decisive and timely’ action on apprentice numbers
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that the year-on-year decline in construction apprenticeships threatens the UK’s ability to ‘build back better’ from Covid-19.
Responding...
Scotland’s housebuilding sector urges politicians to commit to 25,000 new homes each year
SCOTLAND'S housebuilders have urged politicians across all parties to commit to consistently delivering at least 25,000 new homes each year.
Homes for Scotland (HFS) has launched its manifesto for...
RTPI Scotland urges ’empowering’ of communities to help shape neighbourhoods
RTPI Scotland is urging the Scottish Government to help communities shape their neighbourhoods in the post-Covid world.
Publishing its manifesto ahead of the Scottish elections in...
Trade body welcomes progress in campaign to end payment ‘abuse’
TRADE association SELECT has welcomed progress in its campaign for fairer payment terms for small businesses after 'sweeping reforms' were announced to the UK Government’s Prompt...
Plant machinery specialist behind plans for £33.8m Perthshire development
PLANT machinery specialist Morris Leslie is behind plans for a new £33.8 million leisure-led development at West Kinfauns in Perthshire.
The firm is proposing the development,...
Scottish Government explains why construction is continuing
THE Scottish Government has told Project Scotland that construction sites have been able to stay open amidst heightened Covid-19-related restrictions after developing guidance with trade...
Industry stalwarts offer hope for brighter year
KEY stakeholders in the Scottish construction industry have expressed their hopes that the challenges of Covid-19 will eventually give way to an era of...
UK Government business secretary: ‘vital’ that construction remains open
THE UK Government's business secretary has said that it is 'vital' that construction work continues amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
The statement came in a letter addressed...
No decision yet on halting non-essential construction in Scotland
SCOTLAND'S first minister has said that halting non-essential construction is being considered, but no decision has been made as of yet.
Speaking at today's (January...
First minister hints further restrictions may be necessary for non-essential work
NICOLA Sturgeon has noted the Republic of Ireland's shutdown of non-essential construction in today's (January 7) daily Covid-19 briefing and indicated this is the...
Scotland’s construction sites to remain open as new lockdown measures announced
SCOTLAND'S construction sector can remain open - but the situation will remain under review - following the announcement of increased Covid-19-related restrictions across the...
Scottish Government announces £800m upgrade of 25 schools
THE Scottish Government has announced that 25 new schools and campuses are to be constructed or refurbished across Scotland.
The £800 million investment across 18...
Work on £350m Aberdeen Harbour expansion nears completion
THE £350 million expansion of Aberdeen Harbour is in the 'final sprint' towards a phased opening next year, harbour bosses have said.
The expansion project,...
Council approves plans for Edinburgh Park southern phase
PARABOLA has been given the go-ahead by the City of Edinburgh Council's development management sub-committee for a new masterplan for the southern phase of its...
