Edinburgh eyes expansion of tram network
A 12-week public consultation has been launched on the future development of Edinburgh's tram network.
The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking the public's views...
Insurance reinstatement contractor relocates to larger Edinburgh HQ
INSUREPAIR, the Edinburgh-headquartered insurance reinstatement contractor, has relocated to a larger base in response to increasing demand.
The firm’s new head office is located in...
New report suggests Scottish housing market is ‘subdued but still performing’
Rettie & Co. is forecasting that Scottish housing sales transactions will drop by around 15% over the course of the year, with average house...
Scottish SMEs receive increased share of innovation funding
NEW research has revealed that SMEs in Scotland have increased their share of Innovate UK grant funding in the past year.
A study by innovation...
New appointment for Burnhouse Engineering to boost recent expansion
BURNHOUSE Engineering has announced it has expanded its team to manage new contracts following its relocation to new premises.
The Beith-based firm has appointed Thomas...
Kier appoints Martin Staehr to lead construction operations
KIER has announced the appointment of Martin Staehr as its new group MD for its construction division.
Martin will sit on the executive committee and...
Stirling set for 16 green projects to aid economic recovery from Covid-19
STIRLING Council has given the green light to 16 projects that will support safe active travel around the town.
The various initiatives across the Stirling...
Housebuilder in ‘very strong’ position to meet demand once business restarts
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced it has agreed an additional £18 million, 12-month loan facility with Bank of Scotland, increasing the total credit facility to...
Time to start preparing for upcoming Employment Rights Bill
By Laura Morrison, managing practice development lawyer at Dentons
Employment Rights Bill overview
The UK government has introduced the much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill, which promises significant...
Windows and doors replacement project underway in Glasgow flats
CCG Group's planned maintenance and plumbing division, CCG Asset Management, has commenced a project to replace windows and doors on 129 properties for Maryhill...
Acquisition of Glasgow’s Bellgrove Hotel signals next stage in Gallowgate regeneration
THE acquisition of Bellgrove Hotel in Glasgow has been described as the next step in the regeneration of the city's Gallowgate’s area.
Over 50 vulnerable...
Out with the old, in with the new – replacing insolvent contractors
By Linzi Hedalen, partner and Bruce Hale, counsel at Dentons UK and Middle East LLP
It has been widely reported that the construction industry made...
Paisley contractor recognised for ‘earn and learn’ opportunities
CLARK Contracts has achieved a Platinum accredited membership as part of The 5% Club’s 2025–26 Employer Audit Scheme.
The award is in recognition of the Paisley-based...
Scots commercial property levels “resilient” despite uncertainty
INVESTMENT levels in Scottish commercial property remained resilient in 2016 despite an "unpredictable" year, according to new figures released by property consultancy Knight Frank.
Investors...
Construction businesses urged to prepare for VAT changes
Construction businesses have been warned that failure to prepare for upcoming VAT changes could result in a range of financial difficulties.
Further funding for ‘greatest transformation’ of Glasgow city centre in a generation
GLASGOW City Council has accepted £21.3 million in funding from Sustrans for its avenues plus project.
The project will cover five routes on the fringes...
Lomond Banks team reaffirms legally binding pledges over £40m tourism plans
FLAMINGO Land, the developer behind the proposed new £40 million tourism destination in Balloch, has reaffirmed its pledge that the project would provide numerous...
Allied Surveyors Scotland bolsters Glasgow offering with new directors
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed David Gibson MRICS and Greg Scrimgeour MRICS as directors, in a bid to reinforce the company's presence across the...
Restoration work on Scone Palace chapel’s alabaster monument complete
A four-week project to restore the historic alabaster monument in Scone Palace's gothic chapel has been completed.
Paisley contractor swings into action for charity golf event
PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts has raised £750 for the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) charity after hosting a ‘Masters’ fundraising event.
The event, held in...
