Changes to developer contributions in Stirling ‘passes first hurdle’
INITIAL approval has been given by Stirling councillors to new guidance on developer contributions for planning applications.
The revised guidance mainly updates requirements relating to...
Electrical regulation tipped to bring safety and economic benefits
TRADE association SELECT has told a parliamentary consultation that regulating the electrical industry in Scotland would bring safety and economic benefits.
The organisation revealed it...
Anderson Bell Christie unveils embodied carbon lifecycle assessment offering
ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has announced it is now offering clients an in-house embodied carbon lifecycle assessment using One Click LCA.
The software is compliant...
Scotland’s first planning consultancy for airport safety zones takes off
AN aviation specialist has set up Scotland’s first planning consultancy for airport safety zones.
Nyree Millar-Bell spent years working as a senior manager with Edinburgh...
Work begins on build of two new Clyde Gateway industrial units
GROUND has officially been broken on the construction of two industrial units in the Shawfield area of South Lanarkshire.
The new units will form part...
Five-part series will explore construction’s role in Scotland’s net zero transition
A five-part series will explore how Scotland's built environment and construction sector is to deliver the just transition to net zero.
Titled The Big Conversation,...
Assessment shows ‘steady’ progress being made in sector’s Recovery Plan
AN interim assessment of the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum’s (CLF) long-term Recovery Plan for the industry has been described as showing 'steady and consistently-improving'...
Next phase underway on rebuild of Glasgow’s Mackintosh Building
A protective white membrane wrap and temporary roof structure has been installed on the Glasgow School of Art's fire-damaged Mackintosh Building.
The move comes as...
Thomas & Adamson strengthens building surveying division with senior appointment
THOMAS & Adamson has announced the promotion of Glasgow-based Hamish Paterson to its senior leadership team, in a move designed to drive the firm’s...
Ambassador Homes gets green light to retain listed buildings at historic Bangour site
AMBASSADOR Homes has been given the green light by West Lothian Council for the final plans to redevelop listed buildings as part of the...
Chancellor urged to rethink reverse charge VAT plans
SELECT has teamed up with more than 40 contractor and trade association members in writing to the UK Government demanding the withdrawal of proposed...
Founder’s Pledge apprentices celebrate completion of year-long mentorship
TWELVE apprentices who have spent the past year being mentored by senior leaders from Balfour Beatty and its supply chain as part of the...
Major Scottish projects hit by delays and cost increases
A series of cost increases and delays have hit a number of major construction projects in Scotland, the Scottish Government has revealed.
The news was...
New Waverley development triumphs at national RICS awards
EDINBURGH'S New Waverley development has been named the UK’s best regeneration project at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 2017 annual UK awards.
The...
CCG Homes unveils first official images of new Linlithgow apartments
CCG Homes has offered a first official look of The Sidings, a new development of 18 two-bedroom apartments coming soon to Linlithgow.
Situated just off...
Savills launches ‘prime’ Murrayfield development opportunity
SAVILLS has been appointed to bring a 'prime' residential development site in the heart of Murrayfield to the market.
Lansdowne is a 2.2-acre site owned...
Burns & McDonnell ‘deepens presence’ in Scotland with new framework role
CONSTRUCTION business Burns & McDonnell has been appointed by Scottish Power Energy Networks to join a new framework for engineering design services in Scotland.
Suppliers...
New Fountainbridge homes given green light
Planning permission has been granted for a new canal side development in Edinburgh, comprising 234 new homes for rent and six commercial units.
City Building welcomes 60 new apprentices
CITY Building has welcomed 60 new apprentices to the business with support from the Glasgow Guarantee.
This year's intake of new starts includes apprentice joiners,...
Modular construction solution specified for new Forth Valley hospital ward
A new 30-bed ward is being designed and built at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert by modular construction specialist Portakabin.
The ward, which is...
