Steering the way forward at Fort expansion
McLaughlin & Harvey has been appointed main contractor at the Glasgow Fort shopping park extension.
The firm's Glasgow’s office will deliver a steel framed multi-storey car park...
JR Group appoints three new directors
PAISLEY-based construction business, The JR Group, has appointed three new directors to the board, which will include a shareholding in the business for the...
Contractor appointed to ‘reinvigorate’ Aberdeenshire street
ABERDEENSHIRE Council has appointed a contractor for its public realm improvement project to 'reinvigorate' Banff's Bridge Street.
Hunter Construction (Aberdeen) Ltd will carry out the...
Prepare now for expiry of your PFI contract
Kirsti Olson, partner at Dentons and construction law expert, explains what to be aware of regarding the expiry of your PFI contract, and why...
Dunoon residential site brought to market
A residential development site with planning for 16 detached houses in Dunoon has been brought to the market by DM Hall at offers over...
FMB calls for Apprenticeship Levy to be ring-fenced
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to ring-fence the Apprenticeship Levy.
The organisation warned against the "temptation" to use the...
Navigating the future of Scottish housebuilding: taking a new approach
By Steven Simpson, MD of the Cruden Group
As we mark Scottish Housing Day it gives the chance to reflect on the changing landscape of...
SPA reports ‘record-breaking’ year following surge in partners and projects
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has revealed a 'record-breaking' year in its annual results.
The not-for-profit organisation supported more than 270 new projects in 2023/24,...
CALA site manager scoops national health and safety prize
A CALA Homes (West) site manager has won a national health and safety award for his work at a Larbert development.
Billy McCallum won the...
First of six nurseries in £28m project opens in East Renfrewshire
THE first nursery facility to be completed as part of East Renfrewshire Council's £28 million investment in increased free childcare has opened.
Crookfur Family Centre...
Akela lands major piling contract at 226-home Persimmon development
AKELA Ground Engineering has been appointed by Persimmon Homes East Midlands to deliver piling work for its forthcoming housing development, The Willows, in Norfolk.
The...
CMS director honoured for sustainability achievements
CMS Group support services director Martin McCrimmon has won a top Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland award for sustainability.
He was crowned director of the year...
Edinburgh Boiler Company MD shortlisted for energy award
DOUGIE Bell, MD of The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC), is in contention for a prestigious honour at the Energy Awards 2024.
He has been shortlisted...
Lift installed at Glasgow train station
THE installation of a lift at Glasgow's Anderston Station has been completed as part of a multi-million-pound investment to improve the Argyle line.
The wider...
Shepherd appoints new partners following merger
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has named nine new partners across Scotland and added an office in Dalkeith following the firm's recent merger with Hardies Property &...
Edinburgh looks to build on £5m physical distancing measures
THE City of Edinburgh Council is to consider the next step for the capital's programme to enable physically distanced active travel in the city.
On...
Network Rail installs 84 electric charging points in Edinburgh
NETWORK Rail has installed 84 electric charging points at its car parks and railway stations in Edinburgh.
It comes as part of the rollout of...
Edinburgh Marina Clubhouse plans unveiled
EDINBURGH Marina Holdings has unveiled details of the new Edinburgh Marina Clubhouse.
The facility will be a yachting and entertainment hotspot for boat owners, visitors...
Bellway site manager recognised for excellence in Glenrothes
BELLWAY site manager Peter Lawrie has been presented with a Seal of Excellence Award by the National House Building Council (NHBC).
Peter, who lives in...
Dundee city centre development opportunity brought to market
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is bringing a Dundee city centre development opportunity with potential for student accommodation and other residential/commercial uses to market.
Offers in the...
