Works start on 137-home Denny housing development
CLARK Contracts has announced that its housing division has started work to complete the construction of a £35.5 million residential development for Falkirk Council.
The...
Balfour Beatty to build Third Don Crossing
BALFOUR Beatty has been appointed by Aberdeen City Council to construct the £14.3m Third Don Crossing. The scheme is designed to relieve congestion on the...
Work complete on £5m Milngavie Station upgrade
NETWORK Rail has completed platform extension work at Milngavie Station as part of a £5 million project to help improve the reliability of services...
Historic Millport Town Hall set to reopen following ‘transformative renovation’
THE refurbished Millport Town Hall is set to reopen following a 'transformative renovation' of the historic building.
The grand opening ceremony marks the culmination of...
New £28m Aberdeen school and community hub officially opens
THE £28 million Greyhope School and Community Hub in the Aberdeen area of Torry has officially opened.
Built by Morrison Construction, designed by Halliday Fraser...
Introduction of post-Brexit product safety labelling mark delayed
THE introduction of Britain's new post-Brexit product safety labelling mark has been delayed for a year, the UK Government has announced.
The UK Conformity Assessed...
Ian Fergusson named on UK & Ireland World Regional Board of RICS
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors managing partner Ian Fergusson has been appointed as a Board member of the UK and Ireland World Regional Board of the...
Sun sets on ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant 2024
THE sun has set on ScotPlant 2024 after two amazing days which showcased the very best of the Scottish plant industry.
Huge crowds gathered at...
Sustainable construction to the fore in Highland early years projects
MORGAN Sindall Construction has announced it has now handed over 12 of 13 early years centres worth a combined £13 million from the Highland...
Edinburgh Napier University strikes partnership with Lost Shore Surf Resort
GROUNDBREAKING surfing research is set to take place in Scotland thanks to a new partnership between Lost Shore Surf Resort and Edinburgh Napier University.
Formerly...
Virtual conference to address mental health issues in construction
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced that moves to improve mental health in the construction sector will be highlighted during a one-day conference...
Scottish Government ‘shames’ Westminster on energy efficiency
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) claims the Scottish Government has 'shamed' their London counterparts by prioritising the energy efficiency of existing buildings.
Following the Scottish Government’s...
Housing Minister gets first-hand look at assistive technology innovations
SCOTTISH Housing Minister, Kevin Stewart has praised BRE for highlighting how assistive technology could help the older generation stay safely in their own homes for longer.
Ahead of...
Historic school features to be incorporated in new Glasgow housing development
THE JR Group has started work on a redevelopment project for Milnbank Housing Association on the site of the former Haghill Primary School in...
Cruden to secure £1.1m contract on flagship Edinburgh project
CRUDEN is set to be awarded the £1.1 million contract for pre-development services at Edinburgh's Fountainbridge regeneration site.
The flagship City of Edinburgh Council project...
CITB makes key Nation Council appointments
CITB has appointed three new Nation Council chairs – one each in Scotland, England and Wales – as the organisation's modernisation plans gather pace.
Tony...
Housebuilder to launch 220-home Midlothian development
MILLER Homes is launching a new 220-property development in the village of Danderhall, Midlothian.
Miller Homes at Shawfair will comprise 176 properties for private sale...
Delaying net zero commitments ‘ignores economic advantages green technologies derive’
FIONA Hodgson, chief executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF), has said PM Rishi Sunak's announcement about the delay of...
Construction industry hold event for third sector enterprises
Construction industry organisations recently held an exhibition and workshop for third sector enterprises.
The aim of the event was to provide guidance and advice on...
Aberdeen Masterplan takes giant leap forward
ABERDEEN city councillors have unanimously approved the City Centre Masterplan after seizing a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity' to kick-start a 20-year regeneration programme.
The principles outlined in a presentation...
