Ultra Sites “herald new era” for considerate construction
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has officially launched Ultra Site registration, following the completion of a two-year pilot with principal contractors and industry clients.
The...
Scope 3 emissions guidance tipped to help meet net zero ambitions
GUIDANCE has been issued for the first time setting out how the emissions of buildings in operation can achieve net zero carbon.
The guidance has...
Funding boost for Kingdom’s affordable homes ambitions
KINGDOM Housing Association has secured £13 million of funding arranged by Allia C&C through its charitable bond programme in partnership with the Scottish Government.
The...
MSP hails futuristic Glasgow student development
James Dornan MSP received a tour of true Glasgow West End's futuristic student accommodation development recently, where he learned about the "innovative" construction methods...
Cala Group sold for £1.35 billion
HOUSEBUILDER Cala Group is set for new ownership following an agreed sale with an enterprise value of £1.35 billion.
The business confirmed an agreement has...
Apex Hotels acquires first Glasgow property
EDINBURGH-based Apex Hotels is to move into the Glasgow market for the first time with the acquisition of Marks Hotel in Glasgow’s Bath Street.
With...
Pat Munro to lead £380,000 upgrade of Elgin bridge
PAT Munro is to lead a £380,000 upgrade of the New Bishopmill Bridge in Elgin on behalf of Moray Council.
The bridge connects the Bishopmill...
Soben retains top consultancy accolade at national awards ceremony
SCOTTISH-headquartered quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy Soben has been named Consultancy of the Year at the National Building and Construction Awards for the...
Jayne MacLennan appointed new chair at hub East Central Scotland
HUB East Central Scotland has appointed Jayne MacLennan as its new chair, succeeding John Brown who resigned to focus on his charitable commitments.
Jayne brings...
Historic Glasgow west end church site set for new lease of life
WEMYSS Properties has been granted planning permission to build 29 new flats on the site of the former Hillhead Baptist Church building in Glasgow’s...
Wind farm opens in Highlands after construction hit by ‘worst winter in recent memory’
SCOTLAND'S newest onshore wind farm has been officially opened in the Highlands 18-months on from construction first commencing.
Cabinet secretary for net zero and energy,...
Kier employees dig deep for charity
BIG-hearted Kier Construction employees in Scotland have raised more than £10,000 for charity.
The money raised will be donated via The Kier Foundation to Macmillan...
BDP secures ‘perfect’ Glasgow location
RYDEN'S office agency team has said it has found the 'perfect' location for international architectural practice BDP within The Grosvenor Building, originally designed by...
Revamp of Cumbernauld town centre sees demolition work get underway
THE first stage of the regeneration of Cumbernauld town centre is underway as contractors begin the demolition of a multi-storey office block.
Beattie Demolition is...
Perth builder celebrates five star status
PERTH-based A & J Stephen has become the first Scottish-only builder to receive a five star rating in the annual customer satisfaction survey.
The firm...
First shows confirmed for Green Home Festival at Edinburgh Fringe
THE first four shows have been confirmed for the Construction Industry Collective Voice's (CICV) Green Home Festival.
It marks the second year of the festival,...
Barrhead Housing’s smart homes programme to be expanded
BARRHEAD Housing is to expand its innovative smart homes programme thanks to new funding awarded through Glasgow City Region's 5G Innovation Region (Smart and...
Allied Surveyors Scotland launches ‘prime development opportunity’ in North Berwick
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has announced it has been appointed to sell the former Macdonald Marine Hotel’s staff accommodation building in North Berwick.
The firm has...
Build of new industrial development begins at Inchmuir Park
J. Smart & Co has commenced construction on a new industrial development at Inchmuir Park on behalf of Ryden.
The speculative development will deliver 58,628...
Energy-saving building launched
A new range of modular buildings could reduce companies’ energy use by 60% according to the manufacturer.
Portakabin says its Energy-Saver range will allow occupiers...
