Groundworks underway on new Penicuik housing site
LOCHAY Homes has started groundworks on its latest residential development near Penicuik, Midlothian.
The project, set within 6.39 acres of the former Wellington School site,...
Protected wildlife site loses status following build of Trump golf course
PARTS of the dunes at Foveran Links have lost their status as a nationally important protected wildlife site.
The news comes following a ruling by...
Cruden Homes adds to sales team with raft of new hires
CRUDEN Homes has added four new sales advisors to its in-house team in a bid to enhance and expand talent across all regions.
This initiative...
Big-hearted Glasgow shed manufacturer steps in to help local organisations
A Glasgow shed manufacturer has come to the rescue of a nursery and a local charity with donations which will allow them to keep...
Award win shines spotlight on fast track apprenticeship programme
STEWART Milne Group is celebrating after being honoured with an innovation award for its approach to tackling skills shortages in the construction industry.
Trade body...
John Lewis could turn unwanted retail space into affordable homes
JOHN Lewis is considering repurposing its excess retail space into mixed-use affordable housing.
The plans came in a letter addressed to John Lewis employees from...
Morrison to deliver £54m female prison
MORRISON Construction has been appointed by the Scottish Prison Service to build a new women's facility to replace Scotland's only female prison at Cornton Vale...
Glasgow event proves innovation is riding high in ground engineering sector
THE impact of an increased focus on environmental matters within the ground engineering sector was highlighted at a recent event in Glasgow.
The impressive Emirates...
Refurbished building sale highlights confidence in Edinburgh’s office investment market
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has announced the sale of 4-5 Lochside Avenue in Edinburgh Park on behalf of Knight Property Group for an undisclosed...
SELECT MD tells radio audience about importance of electrical apprenticeships
SELECT MD Alan Wilson has told thousands of radio listeners across the UK that proper training and apprenticeships are essential to protect the safety...
Three-year AIMCH project outcomes to be highlighted at construction exhibition
ADVANCED Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH), a project aimed at transforming housebuilding, will issue a call to the industry to 'mainstream'...
New research highlights ‘alarming’ drop in Scottish SME housebuilding sector
NEW research has revealed an 'alarming' reduction in Scotland's SME housebuilding sector.
A report by Homes for Scotland (HFS) shows that the proportion of new...
Scottish Civil Engineering Awards launched
THE search is underway for Scotland’s top engineering and construction projects with the launch of the 2020/21 Scottish Civil Engineering Awards.
Organised jointly by CECA...
Union calls for improved welfare facilities on construction sites
NEW research has revealed almost one in five construction sites don't have provision for separate male and female toilet facilities.
A survey of over 3,500...
Plans lodged for build of 1,800 homes on West Lothian poultry farm
PLANS have been unveiled for the build of 1,800 homes at a poultry farm complex in West Lothian.
Elan Homes (Scotland) is behind the proposals,...
Former Castlemilk police station offers ‘exceptional opportunity’ for developers
A former police station in Castlemilk is set to be marketed for sale as a development opportunity.
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has been instructed by Police...
SPOA launches new initiative to tackle plant and fuel theft
A JCB 3CX will travel across Scotland over the next 12 months to raise awareness of plant and fuel theft.
The move has been instigated...
ISG lands prestigious Glasgow projects
ISG has secured three lucrative contracts in Glasgow city centre with a combined value of more than £11 million.
The contractor will undertake a £7.5 million project at Royal Exchange...
Partnership approach helps transform Whitlawburn community
MORE than 300 new homes have been completed in Whitlawburn, near Cambuslang, bringing an employment and economic boost for the area.
The community has been...
Council building services staff lead successful defibrillator campaign after loss of colleague
A defibrillator has been installed at Cupar Trading Estate, following a campaign by Fife Council building services staff following the tragic loss of a...
