New Highland initiative looks to get young people into construction
A new pre-employability programme is to launch in the Highlands to provide a pathway to support out-of-work young people in gaining a construction trade.
The...
New community starts to take shape in Dunfermline
A new community is taking shape in Dunfermline as the first residents start to move into a development in the heart of the town.
Nine...
Plans approved for Gartcosh shared community hub
PROPOSALS for the creation of a shared community hub in Gartcosh have been granted planning approval.
The project will combine the existing Gartcosh Primary School...
Ashwood HQ move paves way for expansion
ASHWOOD Scotland has announced the business is relocating to larger premises following two years of 'unprecedented growth'.
The construction firm is moving less than a...
Ex-Hardies senior partner hails firm’s success and digital transformation
A former Hardies senior partner was left 'speechless' after witnessing the pace of digital transformation at the firm's Dunfermline office.
Charlie Downie paid a visit...
More homes set to be connected to £10m Torry Heat Network
A second phase of a heat network in the community of Torry has been approved, which will provide almost 570 additional homes and a...
Experienced construction specialist marks graduation by urging other women to ‘follow their dreams’
AN experienced construction specialist - who has worked on some of the Middle East's biggest infrastructure projects - has urged women to follow their...
CICV Forum welcomes new member and creates consultant sub-group
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum now has 25 full member bodies from across Scotland after welcoming trade association DHF to its ranks.
DHF represents companies...
Door entry tech plays key role in virus fight
WISHAW-based manufacturer and fabrication business, Autodoor Projects UK, has introduced three new systems to help businesses change the way they approach entry, access and...
Work begins on new affordable housing development in Dundee
CLARK Contracts has announced that work has started to build 24 new flats on a corner site in the west end of Dundee.
More than...
Edinburgh retail ‘adapts’ following St James Quarter arrival
EDINBURGH continues to have the lowest retail vacancy rate of the UK’s major cities, excluding London, despite the introduction of St James Quarter, according...
Student unveils innovative housing model to support domestic violence survivors
A University of Dundee student has designed a new housing model which looks to help support domestic violence survivors rebuild their lives in safety.
Lucy...
Door & Hardware Federation announces death of former chairman
THE Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced the death of director and former chairman David Whitworth, who has passed away aged 91.
David started...
Levenmouth rail project to see installation of active travel bridge
NETWORK Rail is set to crane a 129-metre active travel bridge into position to connect Methilhill and Cameron Bridge.
Nine pre-fabricated sections - including bridge...
CMS Window Systems appoints new chairman
LOUIS Eperjesi has been appointed chairman at CMS Window Systems.
The former Tyman plc CEO has three decades of director-level experience and his background in...
Funding programme for social landlords to build affordable homes reopens in Scotland
SOCIAL landlords in Scotland will be able to access loans to build more affordable housing as an investment programme reopens to applications.
The Scottish Government...
Glasgow housebuilder to launch TV campaign
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel's first ever television advert is set to launch.
The company, which dates back twas established in 1925, has enlisted the support of...
Strategic developer announced to accelerate Chapelcross masterplan
CX Power, an entity comprising GA Consultants and Global Mutual Properties, has been announced as the strategic developer to support the delivery of a...
Green light for 214-home Midlothian development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has secured planning consent to build 214 new homes off Corby Craig Terrace and Reeforts Avenue in the village of...
Silver status for Ayrshire timber frame kit specialist
DC Timber Systems has achieved silver status accreditation by the Structural Timber Association (STA), through its STA Assure scheme.
The move marks the first award...
