CBRE adds to project management and building consultancy team in Aberdeen

CBRE has appointed two new recruits for its Aberdeen office in the real estate advisor's growing project management and building consultancy department. Andrew Beedie joins...

Liquidators warn Carluke firm’s collapse a ‘worrying sign’ for sector

CARLUKE-based Iain Potter Construction (IPC) Ltd has ceased trading following a 'severely constrained' cash flow position. The firm's 33 staff members have since been made...

‘Strong’ start to 2022 for Scotland’s investment market

LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has reported a 'strong' start to the year for the Scottish investment market in its quarterly review. Transaction volumes for Q1...
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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...

Famous Glasgow boxing club clinches new premises

AN East End of Glasgow boxing gym famed for producing champions and keeping youths off the streets has received sponsorship from Spectrum Properties. The Scott...

Build of new Fife school expected to get underway in July

THE final business case for a new secondary school in south west Fife has been approved by councillors. The 'state-of-the-art' school will be built on...

Glasgow property market ‘robust and thriving’ despite surge in interest rates

NEW research has revealed that Glasgow's property market remains ‘robust and thriving' despite the surge in interest rates. Estate agent Corum is reporting a 10%...

Robertson completes build of £35m university teaching hub

ROBERTSON Construction Eastern has completed the £35 million build of the University of Aberdeen's new science teaching hub. The learning institute said the new facility...

Sign of the times: new posters released to protect essential construction workers from abuse

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it has started distributing protective signage to protect key workers carrying out essential projects. The posters, designed...

First tracks laid in £207m tram project

THE first tracks have been laid in Leith as part of the £207 million trams to Newhaven project. Contractors Morrisons Utility Services and Sacyr Farrans...
Nominations sought for next RIAS president

Nominations sought for next RIAS president

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has opened the call for nominations for its 2025 elections, which will result in a new...
BriggsAmasco roofing award nominations

BriggsAmasco celebrates trio of Scottish award nominations

THREE projects that benefited from BriggsAmasco's waterproofing expertise have been shortlisted at this year’s NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards. The company is a finalist in the categories...

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...

Legendary football commentator helps launch new Shettleston development

LEGENDARY sports broadcaster Archie Macpherson returned to his roots to help officially open new homes in the Shettleston area of Glasgow. Shettleston Housing Association has...

Inquiry begins into construction of hospitals

THE first diet of oral hearings in the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is to begin today (September 20). The independent inquiry is investigating the construction of...
Discussion on site safety

Housebuilder gives Hamilton pupils a lesson on site safety

CALA Homes (West) recently visited Woodhead Primary School in Hamilton to talk to children about the housebuilding industry and educate them on the dangers...

East of Scotland charities benefit from Barratt community fund

THREE organisations focused on improving the lives and wellbeing of women and families in the east of Scotland have benefited from donations from Barratt...

JR Construction appoints new estimating manager

EDDIE Matheson has joined JR Construction in the role of estimating manager. With over 25 years’ experience in the sector, he joins the Paisley-headquartered firm...
Construction workers mark new housing project in Dumfries & Galloway

McTaggart Construction and Wheatley Group begin new Dumfries & Galloway housing projects

TWO turf-cutting ceremonies have marked the start of construction of new homes in the west of Dumfries and Galloway by the region’s largest social...

Barrhead contractor lands contract to provide external wall insulation to Glasgow homes

HUNDREDS of homes across Glasgow are set to become more energy efficient with the addition of external wall insulation in time for winter. Delivered through...