Building on shaky ground: how poor planning led to legal collapse
By Nyrie Eller, paralegal, dispute resolution at Gillespie Macandrew
SCAFFOLDING is a temporary structure and so naturally, if not erected correctly, it may collapse. Training,...
Caledonia staff make a difference in their communities this festive season
CALEDONIA Housing Association’s staff have been supporting communities this festive season by participating in a range of initiatives.
Foodbank donation stations were set up at...
Highlands housing provider outlines plans to help address ‘chronic’ shortage
ONE of the largest social housing providers in the Highlands, Albyn Housing Society, has announced its intention to increase development of new homes to...
Just capital: Edinburgh housing market remains a law unto itself
By Kirsten Nicolson, a director in the Edinburgh residential offices of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors
As the old year slips away, home buyers and sellers...
Miller to build new homes at ex-Playdrome Leisure Centre site in Clydebank
MILLER Homes will start construction of a major new residential development in early 2025 at the site of the former Playdrome Leisure Centre in...
Muir Timber Systems delivers kits for 44-home Leslie site
MUIR Timber Systems has delivered timber kits and roof trusses for 44 new affordable homes in Leslie, a village near Glenrothes in Fife.
The properties...
Robertson Timber Engineering appoints new sales director
ROBERTSON Timber Engineering (RTE) has appointed David Jamieson as the firm's new sales director.
He brings over 25 years' experience in the construction industry to...
Keltbray Infrastructure Services Ltd rebrands as Aureos
KELTBRAY Infrastructure Services Limited (KISL) has rebranded to AUREOS.
In August 2024, KISL was acquired by EMK Capital and embarked on a process to rename...
BAM Nuttall fined £800,000 after worker died during wind farm construction
BAM Nuttall has been fined £800,000 following the death of a labourer during the construction of a wind farm on the Shetland Islands.
Liam MacDonald,...
Financial close achieved on £50m Aberdeen Beachfront project
ABERDEEN City Council and development partner hub North Scotland have reached financial close for the first phase of a £50 million project aimed at...
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland supports charity wash bag initiative
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has donated 51 wash bags to homeless charity Cyrenians in Edinburgh. The bags were created by employees at the company's...
New research reveals optimism for Scottish investment market in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a year of opportunity for the Scottish real estate market, according to research within the quarterly review from...
The JR Group boosts Christmas spirit with festive charity drive
THE JR Group has donated more than 50 boxes of vital supplies to Glasgow-based charity Kindness Homeless in time for Christmas.
The Paisley-based construction firm...
Procast Group secures £55m contract renewal with North Lanarkshire Council
PROCAST Group has secured a £55 million contract renewal with North Lanarkshire Council to deliver roof and render improvements across the region over the...
Port of Ardersier granted pilotage powers to support £400m investment
THE Scottish Government has granted pilotage powers to the owners of Port of Ardersier, supporting a £400 million investment in the energy transition facility.
Owners...
Housebuilder launches £10,000 cashback new year offer for homebuyers
CRUDEN Homes is launching a new year offer for househunters, with £10,000 cashback on homes reserved at any of the firm's developments from January...
Christmas hard hat competition gives pupils a glimpse into construction careers
MORE than 300 primary school pupils from across Scotland have been given a glimpse of a career in construction, thanks to Barratt Homes and...
CITB confirms revised Consensus start date
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced new dates for its Consensus process, with the procedure now set to start on March 17...
New Livingston base gives Taylor Roofs space to grow
TAYLOR Roofs has announced it is set for continued growth after expanding into a new headquarters in Livingston.
The family-run firm serves domestic clients across...
National flood advisory service to be established in Scotland
SCOTLAND is to establish a national flood advisory service to improve the country's resilience and embed best practice on a nationwide scale.
The service will...
