Housebuilder launches ‘Santa Paws’ campaign to support Scottish SPCA
ROBERTSON Homes is launching its Santa Paws initiative this weekend to help the Scottish SPCA cover the cost of Christmas at their rescue centres.
The...
Two-thirds of public sector planners in Scotland ‘lack capacity to meet demand’
66% of public sector planners in Scotland say their teams lack the capacity to meet demand.
The findings are based on a survey of planners...
Network Rail completes £15m upgrade of West Highland Line
NETWORK Rail has delivered a £15 million improvement project on the West Highland Line between Crianlarich and Fort William.
The investment forms part of Network...
Dandara donates hedgehog hotels to local school
WALLYFORD Primary School pupils have been learning how to care for local wildlife thanks to a special donation from Dandara East Scotland.
The housebuilder, which...
Capstone Construction announces two senior appointments
CAPSTONE Construction has announced the appointment of Michael Cameron as operations director and Mark Bramley as commercial director.
Coming as the Highland company experiences a...
SELECT honours fellow electrical trade association with Lifetime Achievement Award
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has been recognised for more than a century of exceptional service to the electrotechnical industry after receiving the prestigious Lifetime...
Edinburgh pupils light up the city skyline at The Jenners Building
FOUR Edinburgh high school pupils have illuminated the capital's skyline by officially switching on the Christmas lights adorning the crane above The Jenners Building.
GRAHAM...
Strategic partnership aims to advance greater use of sustainable building products
THE Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and BE-ST have announced a new partnership aimed at advancing the use of low-carbon and natural products...
Aberdeenshire affordable housing plan aims to build 2,000 properties across region
ABERDEENSHIRE Council's new affordable housing plan could see more than 2,000 new homes be delivered across the region over the next five years.
The strategic...
Moda Group’s ESG performance recognised with GRESB certification
MODA Group, a rental living developer and operator which has sites in Glasgow and Edinburgh, has announced its certification as a GRESB four-star organisation...
Bell acquires Paisley-based painting and decorating specialist
PROPERTY service contractor Bell has acquired Paisley-based McDermid Decorators, which will continue to trade under its existing name and structure.
Bell revealed that painting and...
Stranraer Railway Line set for £1m upgrade
MORE than £1 million is to be invested in the Stranraer Railway Line this month as Network Rail gears up for essential improvements to...
City of Edinburgh Council scoops award for construction skills pathways work
THE City of Edinburgh Council has scooped a top national award for its construction skills pathways work.
The local authority was awarded the David Kennedy...
FMB launches manifesto setting out key proposals ahead of 2026 Scottish Election
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is urging the next Scottish Government to work with its UK counterparts to implement a licensing scheme for...
Hub Scotland education infrastructure success highlighted on eve of Glasgow event
ON the eve of this year’s Learning Places Scotland and EdTech conference and exhibition, it has been revealed that the national hub programme is...
Project’s use of Christmas trees to protect sand dunes receives top award
A project that used recycled Christmas trees to protect sand dunes at Lossiemouth East Beach has won a national honour at the COSLA Excellence...
Double success for Orkney firms at national construction awards
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has hailed two of its Orkney-based members who were recognised at the annual Construction Awards of Excellence held in...
Sod-cutting ceremony marks start of work on 24-home Hamilton development
THE JR Group has started work on a new housing development in Whitehill, Hamilton, which will see the delivery of 24 council homes on...
Westminster debate addresses ‘growing problem’ of rogue builders
THE problem of rogue builders was explored during a Westminster Hall debate, led by Mark Garnier MP.
MPs from across the political spectrum came together...
Perthshire golf centre represents ‘significant development opportunity’
DESCRIBED as representing a major development opportunity, Strathmore Golf Centre at Alyth, near Blairgowrie, which is for sale, has announced it is reinstating its...
