Barratt delivers ‘strong operational performance’ despite sector challenges
BARRATT Developments PLC has issued a trading update in which the housebuilder has revealed a 'strong operational performance' despite economic and political uncertainty.
For the...
SELECT Awards celebrate Scotland’s electrical sector
THE brightest sparks in Scotland's electrical sector have been celebrated at an awards ceremony hosted by SELECT.
The organisation said the "forward-thinking nature" of the industry...
New partnership set to drive safety standards
A newly-formed partnership has won the role of managing CLOCS – the national standard for Construction Logistics and Community Safety.
The partnership, led by SECBE Ltd,...
Galliford Try hails financial performance as half-year results are released
GALLIFORD Try has hailed a 'strong' financial performance after the release of the firm's half-year results for the period ending December 31, 2021.
The contractor...
New £3.6m footbridge installed at Dumfries Railway Station
A new £3.6 million footbridge and lifts have been installed at Dumfries Railway Station by Network Rail and STORY engineers.
The installation was completed using...
M&E specialist embarks on ‘landmark’ net zero housing project
ARC-Tech (Scotland) has announced it has started work at Western Villages, the largest net zero housing development currently under construction in Scotland.
Comprising 444 homes...
Planners welcome emergency legislation introduced
RTPI Scotland has welcomed new legislation to ensure planning permissions due to lapse during the six-month ‘emergency period’ will be extended for a further...
Plans approved for 5-star Glasgow ‘glamping’ site
PLANNING permission has been granted for a new five-star 'glamping' site in Glasgow.
Craigmaddie Glamping will be set in a two-acre greenfield area just north...
Creative solutions proposed for iconic Glasgow structure
OVER 50 people gathered in Glasgow recently at an event aimed at helping to save a famous city centre A-listed building.
The Save Egyptian Halls...
Shetland firm receives backing for ‘green’ welfare units
A project by a Shetland engineering firm to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly services for its clients has secured up to £86,625 from...
New guidance offered for emergency domestic work
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has produced a new animation intended to offer guidance to contractors and occupiers undertaking emergency domestic work.
The short...
Mackenzie Construction continues sponsorship of Glasgow Warriors
MACKENZIE Construction has signed up for a third consecutive season as the official civil engineering sponsor of Glasgow Warriors.
The Glasgow-headquartered firm has an additional...
GRAHAM to help transform flagship Nike store in Glasgow
NIKE is set to transform its flagship store in Glasgow's Buchanan Street over the summer.
Contractor and interior fit-out specialist GRAHAM will carry out works...
Top marks at BRE Innovation Park
THE BRE Innovation Park in Ravenscraig recently welcomed senior pupils from Chapelhall Primary School. 22 youngsters received a talk on recycling from Dr David Kelly, group director...
Offers invited for former Marshall Works site in Carluke
DM Hall is inviting offers for the freehold interest of the former Marshall Works manufacturing site near Carluke.
The site, which was used as a concrete...
Final leg of Glasgow’s south city way completed
Work to deliver the final leg of Glasgow's south city way active travel route has been completed.
Glasgow City Council said that cyclists will be...
RICS confirms launch of new Social Impact Awards
A new awards programme has launched in Scotland, with organisers seeking entries for outstanding built projects that are helping to transform communities.
RICS (Royal Institution...
New Edinburgh office development is tech savvy
EDINBURGH'S largest single office building has officially opened after a major refurbishment was carried out to meet growing demand from the technology sector.
One Lochrin Square, the...
BDP outlines role in landmark mixed-use scheme
BDP has revealed how it has helped complete the delivery of phase one of the new St James Quarter in Edinburgh.
Working with client Nuveen...
Infrastructure sector urged to make more use of recycled materials
SCOTLAND'S construction industry has been urged to make more use of recycled materials on infrastructure projects to help end the 'take-make-waste' culture.
The Scottish Infrastructure...
