Output stats a ‘clear demonstration’ of construction sector’s role in recovery
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says new ONS figures, which show that UK construction output grew by 5.8% in March is a 'clear demonstration'...
Kingdom acquires ‘highly energy-efficient’ mid-market Blairgowrie homes
KINGDOM Housing Association has announced it has acquired eight 'highly energy-efficient' homes for mid-market rent in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, from Scotia Homes.
The two and three-bedroom...
£10m active travel infrastructure initiative launched
THE Scottish Government has announced it will fund a new infrastructure programme for pop-up walking and cycling routes or temporary improvements to existing routes,...
RUBY winners crowned
Stewart Milne Group has announced the winners of its RUBY campaign.
The campaign was launched last September with the purpose of improving community spaces in...
CICV membership grows as TICA becomes 29th member
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has welcomed the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) as its 29th member.
Established in 1957, TICA represents the interests of...
TMT sector helps drive ‘strong’ Edinburgh office market
NEW research has revealed that Edinburgh’s office market has seen a 'strong' start to the year led by the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT)...
New modular housing solution tipped to help address UK shortage
MODULAR homes specialist Boutique Modern has launched a product called ModernHome, which is tipped to build homes quickly for people on the social housing...
Robertson unveils new safe operating procedures
ROBERTSON has launched safe operating procedures which the firm said set a new safety benchmark as the industry prepares to return to work.
The safety procedures...
Property and planning law specialists among nine new partners for Anderson Strathern
SCOTTISH law firm Anderson Strathern has promoted seven new partners and appointed a further two.
Among the seven directors being promoted to partner is Chris...
Business as usual for Thomas & Adamson following acquisition
Egis recently acquired Edinburgh-based Thomas & Adamson, a provider of cost and project management, building surveying, and principal designer services. Founded in 1935, Thomas...
Historical flooding to help shape town’s new flood protection scheme
STIRLING Council is gathering information on the history of flooding in Callander to help shape the town's flood protection scheme and surface water management...
CHAP Group lands contract to transform Aberdeen swimming pool
CHAP Group has been contracted to carry out the £4.8 million refurbishment of Northfield Swimming Pool in Aberdeen.
The work will include creation of a...
George Square transformation work to begin in coming weeks
GLASGOW City Council has confirmed that work to transform the city's George Square will begin in the coming weeks.
The hoardings which will surround the...
Placing learners at heart of school builds is key
CARBON and quality are two of the main considerations when it comes to building modern schools in Scotland, according to Craig Bridges, strategic business...
Housebuilder expands people team with five new recruits
CALA Homes has added five new recruits to its people team.
Jenyth Macdonald joins as early talent manager, a newly created role which includes the...
Crown Estate Scotland unveils £70m investment plan
Crown Estate Scotland has set out a £70 million investment plan in sustained development for the country.
CBRE strengthens Glasgow project management and building consultancy team
REAL estate advisor CBRE has strengthened its project management and building consultancy team with the appointment of Cara McGlynn as a project manager.
Cara, who...
WSP to provide consultancy support on Borders Railway extension project
WSP has been contracted by Scottish Borders Council to provide specialist consultancy support in the first stage of the business case work required for...
UK ‘rapidly negotiating’ with US as global tariffs placed on steel
THE UK Government has said that it is 'disappointed' that America has imposed global tariffs on steel and aluminium.
US businesses wishing to import steel...
BE-ST welcomes eight new board members
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has refreshed its board with the appointment of eight key figures from the built environment and construction sectors.
The...
