Support for plans to regenerate site of 19th century Peebles mill
WHITEBURN Projects has received a positive endorsement for its plans to regenerate the former March Street Mill in Peebles.
The Edinburgh-based developer's proposals are recommended...
United Capital completes sale of Saltire Facilities Management to global giant
UNITED Capital Group has announced the sale of Saltire Facilities Management Ltd to Japan-headquartered Daikin Industries Ltd.
The transaction concludes United Capital Group’s five-year ownership...
Headteacher builds construction pathway
A secondary school headteacher has created a skilled work experience subject as part of the curriculum in his West Calder High School.
Greg McDowall began...
Beating the Drum for new Aberdeen retail park investment
Drum Property Group has announced plans for a £100 million investment in an Aberdeen retail park which could create 500 new jobs.
The firm has submitted an application to...
Steel frame specialist appoints chief financial officer
EMBRACE Steel Group, a provider of steel frame building solutions throughout the UK, has appointed Ross McAdam as its new chief financial officer.
Based in...
Halliday Fraser Munro appoints new projects director
ARCHITECTURE and planning practice Halliday Fraser Munro has appointed David Shaw as projects director.
Shaw, who has 16 years’ experience in the profession, joins the...
Cala launches community pledge for Linlithgow development
A range of community support initiatives for people living in Linlithgow has been unveiled by Cala Homes (East).
Coming as part of the housebuilder's community...
Caledonian Housing Association named as one of Scotland’s best companies to work for
CALEDONIA Housing Association (CHA) has been recognised by Best Companies in two employee engagement categories.
CHA, one of Scotland's largest registered social landlords, employs 200...
Private finance alone ‘cannot end Scotland’s housing emergency’
THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned that private finance alone cannot end the nation's housing emergency.
The organisation was responding to a...
£27m investment dedicated to teaching and learning
WORK on the new Teaching and Learning Centre has taken a significant step forward with the completion of the structural frame.
The news was welcomed by Alex...
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...
Historic Aberdeen property brought to market
SAVILLS, acting jointly with FG Burnett, has announced it has been appointed to find a buyer for the historic B-Listed property at 17-19 Union...
Landmark landings reached for charity which funds construction of NHS helipads
A charity which funds the construction of new or upgraded hospital air ambulance helipads has reached a landmark of 15,500 landings on NHS helipads...
New website launches for Kirkcaldy housing development
A new website has been launched to detail Whiteburn's development of 73 homes at the former Viewforth High School site in Kirkcaldy.
The website, which...
Contractor outlines commitment to encouraging construction workers from non-traditional routes
GRAHAM has welcomed 16 new recruits to its Building North division and highlighted its commitment to encouraging people from non-traditional routes into the construction...
Angus Council’s housing plan to bring ‘much needed’ certainty for the construction sector
ANGUS Council has announced it will aim to bring 550 new homes to the constituency by 2026.
The local authority said it would work with...
Perth-headquartered SSE celebrates milestone in first French project
PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables is celebrating the safe and successful installation of the final onshore turbine at its first project outside of the UK and...
New East Lothian Community Hospital work complete
NHS Lothian and East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have been given the keys for the remainder of the newly completed East Lothian...
BE-ST welcomes eight new board members
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has refreshed its board with the appointment of eight key figures from the built environment and construction sectors.
The...
New guide advises on ‘complexity’ of professional indemnity insurance
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has published a new guide on the issue of professional indemnity insurance (PII).
The downloadable document outlines the current...
