Cream of the crop: new base gives NPC scope for Scottish expansion
NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) is targeting growth in the Scottish market after opening a new depot in Airdrie.
The company specialises in hiring hydraulic pile...
Plans unveiled for first step in ‘transformation’ of Edinburgh city centre
FINAL designs for the 'flagship' Meadows to George Street scheme have been published by the City of Edinburgh Council.
The project will see an 'overhaul'...
Aberdeenshire firm in court after apprentice hit by pressurised hose
AN Aberdeenshire firm has been prosecuted after a young apprentice was injured when he was struck on the back by a pressurised hose.
The then...
Construction law specialist joins Burness Paull
BURNESS Paull has announced the appointment of Mark Kirke as a partner in its construction and projects team.
Kirke, who is accredited by the Law...
Historic Borders building transformed into extra care apartments
WORK is complete on the transformation of one of Kelso's 'most recognisable' listed buildings into a new facility for extra care apartments.
Poynder Apartments provides...
Scottish property review reveals impact of economic uncertainty
INDUSTRIAL property market fundamentals remain strong in central Scotland as rents continue to rise, Ryden's 88th Scottish property review has revealed.
More occupiers are starting...
Ryden hails ‘record’ year of transactions across Scotland
RYDEN has revealed it has delivered one of its strongest years to date, after completing more than 3.2 million sq ft of industrial transactions...
‘Significant landmark’ reached in build of Ayr flats
THE build of 31 flats for social rent in Ayr are taking shape after The JR Group completed the erection of a large-scale steel...
Student accommodation build planned for vacant Glasgow city centre site
PLANS have been launched for the build of 288 student apartments on a vacant site on the corner of Glasgow's Osborne Street and Old...
Robertson strengthens residential team with trio of senior appointments
ROBERTSON has announced three senior appointments to its Residential Group business.
The new recruits include new CEO John Low, who will be tasked with growing the company...
New Leith housing development given unanimous green light
PROPOSALS to build a new housing development on disused land opposite Leith’s Ocean Terminal have been approved.
Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the new...
Energy Transition Zone helps power Aberdeen industrial property take-up
NEW research has revealed Aberdeen’s Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) accounted for 35% of the city’s take-up from industrial occupiers last year, helping to deliver...
Bellway site manager recognised for excellence in Glenrothes
BELLWAY site manager Peter Lawrie has been presented with a Seal of Excellence Award by the National House Building Council (NHBC).
Peter, who lives in...
Consultation on Scotland’s flood risk management launches
A consultation has been launched to help shape the direction and delivery of flood risk management across Scotland.
It comes following a week of flood...
Stewart Milne Group to target new subcontractors with Aberdeen event
THE Stewart Milne Group will be holding a ‘meet the buyer’ section at an upcoming industry event in Aberdeen this June. The feature is designed...
Aberdour car park appeal verdict due next week
FIFE Council’s local review body will next week consider whether a 'well used' temporary car park in Aberdour can remain.
A condition on the planning...
ConstructHER programme aims to inspire young women to explore careers in sector
GRAHAM is hoping to inspire more women to consider construction careers through its ConstructHER programme.
With females making up just 15% of the UK construction...
Housebuilder submits plans for 342 new homes at Blindwells
STIRLING-based housebuilder Avant Homes Scotland has submitted plans to build 342 new homes of varying sizes at Blindwells in East Lothian.
The application follows the firm's...
Advantage Advance – Construction firm secure growth award
Outift recognised at Scottish Business Awards as success story continues
Starting out in 1983 with only £27 in his back pocket Seamus Shields has overseen...
Liquidators warn Carluke firm’s collapse a ‘worrying sign’ for sector
CARLUKE-based Iain Potter Construction (IPC) Ltd has ceased trading following a 'severely constrained' cash flow position.
The firm's 33 staff members have since been made...
