“Crucial” step forward in campaign for recognition of professional electricians
AN MSP has formally raised a motion in the Scottish Parliament over the issue of Scotland’s electricians receiving professional recognition.
The move, by Jamie Halcro Johnston, Scottish...
Livingston-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC specialist appoints projects director
JOHN Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), the Livingston-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC specialist, has appointed long-serving employee Barry Murphy to the board as projects director.
Murphy,...
Plans progress for 55-room Edinburgh aparthotel
EDINBURGH councillors have granted planning permission, subject to conditions, for a new 55-room aparthotel on Forth Street and Broughton Street Lane.
The project will be...
Work begins to transform ex-Leith industrial site into mixed-use neighbourhood
CONSTRUCTION has started on a new 99-home development which will transform a former industrial site in Leith.
Salamander Yards, which backs directly onto Leith Links,...
EHA warns that Scotland ‘risks missing fuel poverty and net zero targets’
THE Existing Homes Alliance (EHA) has warned that fuel poverty and net zero targets in Scotland risk being missed unless new legislation on heat...
Lack of knowledge on nuclear sites to cost ‘generations’ of UK taxpayers
'MASSIVE' failed contracts, 'weak' UK Government oversight and a 'perpetual' lack of knowledge on the state of nuclear sites will cost 'generations' of UK...
Caledonia Housing Association marks International Women’s Day with Perth event
CALEDONIA Housing Association (CHA) hosted its own #InspireInclusion event to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024.
Led by chief executive Julie Cosgrove, the event marked the...
Work complete on £6m Camps Viaduct project
A 13-month project to strengthen the 160-year Camps Viaduct has been delivered successfully.
Network Rail worked with Story Contracting on the £6 million project to...
CICV Forum backs call for VAT cut on repairs and maintenance work
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed a call by the Scottish Government's housing minister Kevin Stewart for a reduction of VAT on...
Kinross regeneration project takes top net zero accolade
A Kinross regeneration project led by Studio LBA won the inaugural Net-Zero Development of the Year category at the Scottish Property Awards.
Orwell Farm on...
Cruden and Evantyr acquire Leith site ahead of proposed 99-home development
CRUDEN Homes, in a joint venture with Evantyr Properties, has acquired a site on Salamander Street in Leith as part of the regeneration of...
Dr Francesco Bandarin presented with RIAS Honorary Fellowship
DR Francesco Bandarin has been honoured with an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS).
The UNESCO consultant was presented with the accolade...
Cameron House releases images of planned extension
CAMERON House has provided a first look at the interior of its major extension, which will include a new ballroom and 68 bedrooms, following news...
Housebuilder secures 5-star rating for tenth year in a row
MACTAGGART & Mickel has secured a 5-star rating for the 10th year in a row in the Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual Customer Satisfaction...
Offshore wind farm bomb detonations ‘completely nuts’
A new campaign has been launched in an attempt to stop offshore wind farm developers from clearing unexploded bombs through detonation.
The Stop Sea Blasts...
Shepherd confirms key ratings appointment
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has appointed Andy Boal as its new head of rating. He will be based in the firm’s Dundee office with a national...
Build of £27m housing development underway at former tower block site
WORK is underway on a project to deliver 150 new council homes in Airdrie as part of North Lanarkshire Council's project to replace its...
Fit-out specialists transform Edinburgh’s newest venue
ONE of Scotland’s best known fit-out experts has landed a £1.5 million contract to regenerate a drab and dated building, turning it into one...
Schedule set for redevelopment of Kilmarnock’s Palace Theatre and Grand Hall
WORK is to begin in August on the redevelopment of the Palace Theatre and Grand Hall in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire Council has announced.
The existing...
Kingdom Housing Association earns customer service recognition
KINGDOM Housing Association is celebrating after achieving Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation.
The award comes a year after a centralised customer service team was established...
