Iconic Glasgow building set for new lease of life
PLANS have been revealed to restore the iconic David Stow building on the anniversary of the renowned educationalist's death.
The building was once at the centre...
Over 100 jobs go as Lakesmere enters administration
Roofing and cladding specialist Lakesmere has gone into administration with the loss of 109 jobs.
Richard Hawes and Nick Edwards of Deloitte have been appointed...
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...
£24m Dalbeattie campus poised to welcome first pupils
THE £24 million Dalbeattie Learning Campus, built by Graham Construction, has been officially handed over to Dumfries and Galloway Council following an 18-month build...
Investment pays off as profits and turnover rise at Mactaggart & Mickel
MACTAGGART & Mickel Group has announced a 22% rise in pre-tax profits for the year ended April 2017.
The firm announced profit before tax has...
Perthshire-based contractor unveils new look
ABERUTHVEN-based Hadden Construction has revealed a new corporate look, having rebranded as the Hadden Group to reflect the "breadth, diversity and strength" of the business.
The...
Plans lodged for new energy centre at Queens Quay development
CLYDEBANK could become the "greenest town in Scotland" after plans were lodged for a new energy centre at Queens Quay, the £250 million regeneration...
New Highland prison plans a step closer to reality
THE first new prison in the north of Scotland for more than a century has moved a step closer after planning permission in principle...
Study shows growth slows among Scottish construction SMEs
NEW research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland has revealed that growth among smaller building firms north of the border has slowed for the...
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...
Construction employers back CITB levy
FOUR out of five of Scotland's construction businesses have backed the Construction industry Training Board's (CITB) levy proposals following the end of the organisation's triennial Consensus...
Aberdeen FC puts stadium plans on hold
ABERDEEN Football Club has put its application for a new stadium on hold.
The club had previously unveiled proposals for community and sports facilities, a...
Balfour Beatty to sell Heery for £42 million
BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has reached an agreement with a subsidiary of CBRE Group to sell Heery International, its US professional services business.
The...
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...
Scottish bodies reject CITB levy proposals
MEMBERS of two major Scottish construction bodies have chosen to reject the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) new levy proposals.
More than two thirds of Scottish...
Cruden turnover breaks £200 million barrier
THE Cruden Group has announced turnover has exceeded the £200 million mark for the first time as the business recorded an eighteenth consecutive year...
Brady appointed new Hadden managing director
STEVEN Brady has been named managing director at Hadden Construction.
The former BAM Construction pre-construction director joined the Perthshire-headquartered contractor and developer in early September and...
Robertson reports record turnover of £580 million
ROBERTSON has announced a record £580 million turnover for the year ended March 2017- an increase of 28%.
Profit before tax is up 22% to...
57 Glasgow flats have ‘Grenfell-type’ cladding
DOZENS of Glasgow private properties have been discovered to have an element of aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding in their construction.
Checks were carried out...
Work to start on Inverness-based justice centre
HIGHLAND Council has given the green light to an updated design of Scotland's first purpose-built justice centre in Inverness.
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service...
