BESA calls for ‘massive retrofit push’ to address energy crisis
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has warned that the dramatic surge in energy prices 'reinforces' the need for a national programme of building...
Scotwood boosts new Western Club restaurant
THE Western Club, a private members club established in 1825, has opened its doors to give the public access to its new restaurant.
The launch of...
Aggregate Industries proves commitment to meeting carbon challenge
AGGREGATE Industries has announced it has become the first construction materials supplier to achieve PAS 2080 verification due to its commitment to supplying low...
Scotland Excel launches ‘flagship’ new build construction framework
SCOTLAND Excel has launched the £1.5 billion New Build Residential Construction Framework.
Unveiled at the organisation's first ever Estates Management Expo, more than 180 delegates...
FMB says UK construction output growth masks ‘serious fall’ in housing
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed the latest ONS Construction data for September 2023, which showed 0.4% growth, but said it masks...
Glasgow office move boosts WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
Over 110 WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff employees have celebrated moving to their first joint office in Glasgow.
The recently merged global professional services and engineering...
Housebuilder acquires Hamilton site ahead of 64-home development
MILLER Homes Scotland West has acquired a 7.5-acre site in Hamilton, ahead of the delivery of 64 new homes.
The Maplebrook development will follow on...
Kingdom earns award recognition for Gauldry Passivhaus development
KINGDOM Housing Association recently triumphed in the Best Affordable Housing Development (less than £10m) category for its Balgove Road, Gauldry development, at the UK-wide...
DataVita invites Scottish Greens and APRS to Chapelhall data centre build site
DATAVITA has invited the Scottish Greens and Action to Protect Rural Scotland (ARPS) to visit its campus at Chapelhall.
The invitations - addressed to Ross...
Polden roof tiles specified for Callander affordable housing project
DEVELOPER Lovell Partnerships has specified pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) for a new affordable housing project in Callander.
The development of Claish...
Turner & Townsend to support delivery of Glasgow shipbuilding facility
TURNER & Townsend has been appointed by BAE Systems as new engineering contract (NEC) project manager on the construction of a shipbuilding hall in...
Construction equipment sales adds new string to Cross bow
Cross Group Aberfeldy is a family firm which has grown from humble beginnings into a multi-faceted construction business, offering a range of services from...
Highland train station set for £1.5m upgrade
ARDGAY Station in the Highlands is set to undergo significant improvements in a £1.5 million project.
The Network Rail project will see a full platform...
Access and scaffolding giant reveals Brand new name
Lyndon SGB by BrandSafway, a major provider of access and scaffolding solutions, has announced it has rebranded to Brand Access Solutions by BrandSafway.
The move...
Construction “Question Time” to take place in Glasgow
Representatives of the Scottish construction industry will have an opportunity to put their questions to representatives from all the main political parties at a...
Van Elle partners with Wood to deliver Scottish projects
VAN Elle Holdings has signed an eight-year partnering agreement with Wood to deliver ground investigation, design, and construction activities for piling and foundations across...
Delivery of housing tipped to help rebuild economy
THE chief executive of trade body Homes for Scotland has said the delivery of housing can help build the nation out of the Covid-19...
CCG invests in window and door manufacturing operations
CCG Group is investing £500,000 in its PVCu window and door manufacturing operations in Glasgow.
The 10,000 sq ft glazing facility opened its doors earlier...
Halfway point reached on £4.5m project at Edinburgh’s Oriam
THE £4.5 million construction of six indoor tennis courts at Oriam has reached the halfway mark, Heriot-Watt University has confirmed.
Clark Contracts is leading the...
2015 Saltire Housing Design Awards launched
THE 2015 Saltire Housing Design Awards are launched this week by the Saltire Society, recognising design excellence across five categories – including a brand new...
