Savills confirms 12 promotions in Scotland
REAL estate advisor Savills has confirmed 12 new promotions in Scotland across its Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and Dumfries offices.
The promotions will see two people...
Roof tile manufacturer reconfigures Natural Tile range
CONCRETE roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has announced it is refreshing one of its product ranges at a time of 'continued market demand'.
The...
Power of apprenticeships help to transform prospects for young people
AHEAD of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Stirling-based DGM Surfacing, part of the Akela Group, has highlighted the success of two young apprentices currently working within...
Network Rail undertaking urgent repairs to seawall following storms
ENGINEERS from Network Rail are completing urgent repairs to a seawall between Brora and Helmsdale at Lothbeg.
Recent storms in the area have caused 'extensive'...
Growth strategist launches new programme for construction business owners
GROWTH strategist Craig Alexander Rattray is launching a new initiative to help construction business owners build for the future.
The Glasgow-based cash flow specialist will...
Dozens of jobs go as Lambert Contracts enters administration
PAISLEY-based Lambert Contracts has gone into administration, resulting in 77 redundancies, after experiencing cash flow issues.
The firm, a specialist in insurance reinstatement and fire...
Aggregate Industries recognised for supporting armed forces personnel with employment opportunities
CONSTRUCTION materials supplier Aggregate Industries has received the Silver Employment Recognition Scheme (ERS) award by the Ministry of Defence as a result of the...
BTO adds new partner to its construction & engineering team
BTO has announced that Ian McCann has joined the law firm as a partner in its construction & engineering team, headed by Fraser Hopkins.
Ian...
How will permitted development rights impact businesses in Scotland?
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced plans to ease permitted development rights (PDRs) for rooftop solar installations. With the new proposals having now...
New hub South West construction partners announced following ‘refresh’ process
BALFOUR Beatty, BAM Construction, Kier, Morgan Sindall and Morrison Construction have been appointed as the Tier 1A construction partners for hub South West Scotland...
Aitken Turnbull designs modern church at Bertha Park development
AITKEN Turnbull has designed a modern, new-look church to blend 'seamlessly' within the Bertha Park development on the outskirts of Perth.
The 3,000-home Bertha Park...
Scottish ministers seek ‘urgent solutions’ to construction sector’s UKCA mark fears
THE Scottish Government has told Project Scotland that it ‘shares the concerns’ of construction businesses over the introduction of the new UK Conformity Assessed...
15 Scots charities to benefit from The Barrack Charitable Trust
THE Barrack Charitable Trust, funded by Knight Property Group, is donating £45,000 to 15 charitable organisations across Scotland.
This is the second tranche of donations...
New report will shine a light on Scotland’s rural land market
A report has been commissioned to help understand more about the nature and value of rural land sales in Scotland.
Scotland's Rural University College (SRUC)...
Urban regeneration specialist begins consultation for Sauchiehall Street site
URBAN regeneration specialist Vita Group has announced a series of consultation events will take place as it begins to shape plans for the former...
Green light for £6.8m solar photovoltaic farm in North Ayrshire
PLANS to build a £6.7 million solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in Nethermains has been approved by North Ayrshire Council.
The development will be built at...
Scottish construction activity continues to grow despite challenges
WORKLOADS in the Scottish construction continued to grow 'solidly' in Q2 2022 but expectations for the year ahead moderated as issues with skills, costs and...
Construction site inspection campaign targets workers’ lung health
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is launching a nationwide construction site inspection campaign targeted at preventing diseases caused by dust.
Supported by the organisation's...
Lovell and Melville Housing Association recognised for Midlothian project
LOVELL Partnerships and Melville Housing Association have won the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Excellence in Affordable Housing award for their project delivering 39...
Build of new station underway on £116m Levenmouth line
WORK has commenced on the build of the new Leven Train Station as part of the £116 million Levenmouth rail link project.
It is one...
