New research highlights pandemic impact on delaying large-scale projects
NEW research has revealed delays to large-scale UK construction projects have more than doubled during the pandemic.
The data has been released by nPlan, a...
Story Homes submits plans to bring 108 new properties to Dumfries
STORY Homes has submitted a full planning application to Dumfries & Galloway Council for a proposed new phase of development at its Summerpark site...
Taylor Wimpey receives planning consent for first homes at Dunfermline site
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has received an Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSC) detailed planning consent from Fife Council to build the first...
‘Safe in the sun’ message getting through to outdoor construction workers
NEW research has found that campaigns to increase awareness about the dangers of outdoor working in the summer months are helping to get the...
Budget offers ‘mixed news’ for UK construction sector
THE UK construction sector has offered a mixed response to chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget since Labour’s General Election victory earlier this year.
The rate...
CCG undertakes £1m planned maintenance package for Trust Housing Association
CCG Asset Management, the planned maintenance division of the CCG Group, is undertaking a £1 million package of works on behalf of Trust Housing...
Miller Homes looks to continue supporting local causes
MILLER Homes is inviting local causes, charities, and projects across Scotland to apply for its second round of community funding for 2023.
The funding will...
Construction firms had highest uptake of Scotland’s £2.9 billion Covid-19 support
CONSTRUCTION firms had one of the highest uptakes of the £2.9 billion UK Government funding made available to businesses in Scotland amidst the Covid-19...
Social enterprise acquires land to build over 1,300 new homes in Edinburgh
PLACES for People has secured land on the outskirts of Edinburgh to bring forward over 1,300 new homes.
The social enterprise, which supplied over 1,700...
Fixed price agreed for new East Calder school amidst ‘challenging’ market
WORK is set to start on the build of the new East Calder Primary School in April, West Lothian Council has announced.
Due to rising...
Iconic Palm Houses to reopen at RBGE after five-year restoration project
THE Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has confirmed its historic Palm Houses will reopen to the public in October following five years of restoration...
Director jailed after worker crushed by excavator bucket
THE sole director of Front Row Builders Ltd has been jailed for ten months after a worker was crushed to death by an excavator...
Securing the future of our industry
By Alan Burns, Divisions Manager for City Building
There have been reports for some time of a skills gap in the construction industry where talents...
Structural composite panel innovator strengthens senior team
VASO Global, a construction business that converts waste glass into structural composite panels, has appointed Graham McDonald as chairman.
The Dumfries and Galloway-based firm has...
Edinburgh Thrive for Property event
The next Thrive for Property Club meeting takes place on Wednesday 6th May at The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh from 8am – 10am.
The VIP speakers are David Peck, Managing Director,...
Dozens of jobs go as Lambert Contracts enters administration
PAISLEY-based Lambert Contracts has gone into administration, resulting in 77 redundancies, after experiencing cash flow issues.
The firm, a specialist in insurance reinstatement and fire...
Offsite precast concrete structural and architectural frame solution specified on luxury housing site
FP McCann has revealed details of a 'unique' supply and build project the business has completed, consisting of 64 luxury apartments in Chalfont St...
CBRE adds to Glasgow-based team
CBRE has expanded its engineering services team with two new appointments in the shape of Gordon Black and Ross Henderson.
Mac Mic Group confirms £100,000 charity target in landmark year
TO celebrate the business' 100th anniversary in 2025, Mac Mic Group has announced a new partnership with five charities dedicated to two causes that...
Many Scottish firms ‘unprepared’ for new fraud prevention obligations
THE UK’s new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence comes into force today, but many Scottish businesses remain 'underprepared' to comply with their legal obligations,...
