Scottish Procurement Alliance appoints social value advisor
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance’s (SPA) has announced the appointment of a new social value advisor.
Amanda Gauld, who has a background in community benefits in...
Proposed changes to planning process for rooftop solar in Scotland welcomed
SAVILLS director Thomas McMillan, who is also the chair of Solar Energy Scotland, has welcomed plans by the Scottish Government to ease permitted development...
Center Parcs’ plans a ‘significant boost’ for Scotland’s construction sector
CENTER Parcs’ plans to build its first Scottish resort have been heralded as a ‘significant’ boost to Scotland’s construction sector.
The short break specialist has...
Charity vows to support construction sector during pandemic
A charity dedicated to providing emotional and financial support to the construction industry has reassured the sector that it is still fully operational, despite...
Civil engineering academy launches at HMP Perth
HMP Perth has become the first prison in Scotland to offer a civil engineering training programme for people in custody.
Established by the Civil Engineering...
One-year-old construction enthusiast given day to remember
A one-year-old with a love for construction has been given a day to remember by Bellway Homes at the firm's Landsdale development in East...
Plans approved for new Stirling school
PLANS have been approved for the build of a primary school to serve a new housing estate at South Stirling Gateway.
The school will be...
Stewart Milne Group increases apprentice numbers to 45
STEWART Milne Group has announced the recruitment of nine apprentices into its central Scotland homes division. With six apprentices recently appointed in north Scotland,...
Bancon Group increases turnover and doubles pre-tax profits
ABERDEENSHIRE-based housebuilding and construction firm Bancon Group has reported a 13% rise in turnover and a doubling of its pre-tax profits.
The company's latest set...
Whiteburn completes sale of Innerleithen site
WHITEBURN has announced it has completed the sale of the listed Brodies Mill to South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE).
The sale will facilitate the delivery...
Scottish university students urged to push the boundaries on housebuilding
STUDENTS from Heriot-Watt University have been designing their homes of the future after teaming up with CALA Homes on a new initiative.
The CALA Student...
Kingdom Housing Association secures landmark IiYP platinum accreditation
KINGDOM Housing Association has revealed it has become the first housing association in the UK to achieve the Investors in Young People (IiYP) platinum...
Scottish built environment conference set to explore sustainability progress
THE Scottish construction sector needs to ‘trust the science’ when it comes to the climate emergency, Lord Willie Haughey has said ahead of an...
Scottish construction employers to play key role in apprenticeships review
SCOTTISH construction employers are being urged to come forward to help lead a review of apprenticeships in the industry to ensure skills and qualifications...
Boost for builders’ workloads but major challenges remain
NEW research has highlighted a 'continued upward trend' in the repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) building work in Q2 this year.
The findings were revealed...
SSEN webinar to discuss different electricity transmission technology options
SSEN Transmission is to host a webinar outlining the differences behind technology options which will help transform the electricity grid in the north of...
Housebuilder targets new revenues with ‘more elegant, spacious and functional’ homes
STEWART Milne Homes has announced it has invested in a new range of homes to meet the changing needs of buyers and deliver 'significant'...
Heriot-Watt’s Dubai campus obtains sustainability award
HERIOT-Watt University's Dubai campus has been awarded gold status by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Several factors helped the campus qualify for...
Construction equipment sales adds new string to Cross bow
Cross Group Aberfeldy is a family firm which has grown from humble beginnings into a multi-faceted construction business, offering a range of services from...
Record entries for Celebrating Construction Awards
WITH over 100 companies submitting awards, the Celebrating Construction Awards 2015 has received a record number of entries according to organisers.
The awards was launched...
