Shelter Scotland urges action over housing crisis
HOMELESSNESS charity Shelter Scotland has urged politicians to address Glasgow's housing crisis amid fears of a "generational gulf" between the housing haves and have-nots.
The...
ACO marks World Water Day with call to improve understanding of sustainable drainage
AHEAD of World Water Day (22 March), construction professionals are being urged to review their understanding of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) amid a global...
Cruden strengthens technical design team with double appointment
HOUSEBUILDER Cruden has announced the appointment of two senior hires within its design and technical team.
Nicola McGuiness has been named head of technical, while...
Scottish stone products support urban regeneration in Glasgow
TRADSTOCKS has announced that the business is supplying thousands of square metres of stone, including Tradstocks Scottish Whinstone, to Glasgow City Council as part...
BiFab yards purchased for £650,000
HARLAND & Wolf's parent company, InfraStrata, has purchased the assets of Burntisland Fabrication Limited (BiFab).
The £650,000 deal, which could rise to £800,000 based on...
Over 100 tonnes of soil to be removed from Moray cemetery following ‘distressing’ floods
OVER 100 tonnes of soil and brick is to be removed from a Moray cemetery as part of £56,000 worth of drainage works.
It follows...
Contractors announced for first phase of Center Parcs’ £450m Scottish resort build
RJ McLeod has been appointed to carry out enabling works ahead of the £450 million build of Center Parcs' first Scottish resort in Hawick.
The...
Loch Lomond Group secures planning permission for new distillery in Luss
LOCH Lomond Group has secured planning permission and started construction on a new distillery and visitor centre in Luss.
The 5,362 sqm site on the...
MP highlights cash retention issues in construction sector
MP Alan Brown has led a debate at Westminster about safeguarding and releasing cash retentions in the construction industry.
The SNP MP for Kilmarnock and...
Tesco store completes Linwood regeneration development
A new Tesco store in Linwood is set to welcome shoppers from across the area as main contractor Barr Construction completes the project for...
Housebuilder raises vital funds for youth charity
HILLWALKERS from Dandara Scotland recently braved the elements to complete a 20-mile trek through the mountains of Snowdonia National Park to raise funds for...
TÜV SÜD appoints technical director to lead new inspection service
TÜV SÜD has announced the appointment of Michael Hargreaves as technical director of its new LOLER Inspection Service.
Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations...
Wallace Whittle looks to boost ESG and sustainability offering with expert team
WALLACE Whittle has announced the appointment of a team of experts to drive the growth of its ESG and sustainability offering.
Nick Hayes, Monika Munzinger,...
Ryanair to build new hangar at Prestwick Airport in £40m investment
RYANAIR has announced a £40 million expansion of its maintenance facility at Prestwick Airport.
A new 11,938 sqm four-bay heavy maintenance hangar will be constructed...
New research could help produce concrete pellets for construction sector
NEW research has been tipped to help divert up to 100,000 tonnes of waste ash from landfill every year.
Heat treatment specialists at the University...
Apprentices hailed as a ‘credit to Fife’ after being recognised nationally
FIFE Council has hailed two of its building services apprentices after they were recognised at the APSE Housing and Building Maintenance Awards 2022.
Held as...
Amey lands new technology infrastructure contract across Scotland
AMEY has been awarded a new contract worth over £6 million annually to operate, maintain and upgrade the motorway and trunk road technology infrastructure...
Cruden maintains commitment to addressing skills gap
Cruden Building & Renewals Limited has taken on four successful candidates to its coveted ‘Modern Apprenticeship Scheme’, as it maintains its commitment to addressing...
Paisley Museum revamp nears completion
THE fit-out and install programme for Paisley Museum will be complete by the end of the year, Renfrewshire Council has said.
HUB Build is leading...
Big decisions lie ahead for property and land owners
By Amanda Cameron, a partner in the Dunfermline office of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors
Scotland’s General Register of Sasines is the oldest national land register...
