‘Election uncertainty to hinder growth prospects’
CONSTRUCTION output is forecast to increase 5.5% in 2015 according to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association; however, growth is expected to slow...
Existing Homes Alliance hails new report as milestone in improving tenement conditions
THE Existing Homes Alilance has welcomed publication of the Scottish Law Commission's report which outlines recommendations for the Scottish Government on policy to establish...
‘Exceptional’ shortlist unveiled for 2026 RIAS Awards
AN outdoor swimming pool, a 15th century tower house and doocot, and an Arbroath arts studio are among the projects shortlisted for the 2026 RIAS...
Housebuilder earns Investors in Young People Platinum accreditation
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has been awarded the Investors in Young People (IIYP) Platinum accreditation.
The firm said it is the only housebuilder and just...
Workplace design and build specialist takes final letting at Edinburgh office building
KNIGHT Property Group has announced it has achieved full occupancy at its 42,519 sq ft office building, 4-5 Lochside Avenue in Edinburgh Park.
The final...
Design of Edinburgh care home helps keep Covid-19 at bay
OWNERS of an exclusive Edinburgh care home have revealed how the design of the building has helped protect residents from Covid-19.
Cramond Residence, which cares...
Inverness Campus officially opened
A new facility which has the potential to support up to 1,300 jobs on site and create 940 new jobs across the Highlands and...
Quarry wildlife diversity celebrated in national photography competition
THE quarrying industry's contribution to nature recovery and biodiversity in the UK has been captured by industry workers and conservation volunteers in a photography...
Network Rail to begin biodiversity trial on West Highland Line
NETWORK Rail is to begin a new trial project on the West Highland Line in a bid to improve lineside biodiversity.
It will see trees...
Glasgow construction firm earns customer service recognition
GLASGOW'S City Building has announced it has been awarded with a Customer Service Excellence award.
Awarded by the Customer Service Excellence Standard, several aspects of...
Student accommodation plans revealed for former Glasgow nightclub site
CA Ventures has revealed proposals to deliver the redevelopment of the former Archaos nightclub site in Glasgow city centre.
The intention is to deliver a...
Work complete on £5m Milngavie Station upgrade
NETWORK Rail has completed platform extension work at Milngavie Station as part of a £5 million project to help improve the reliability of services...
Housing development to be built on former Midlothian hospital site
ROBERTSON Homes has completed the acquision of the former Rosslynlee Hospital site in Roslin, Midlothian
The purchase of the 16.8 acre site will see Robertson...
Alex Hynes announced as director general for rail services
THE Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the appointment of Alex Hynes to the role of director general for rail services.
Alex joins DfT on...
Construction businesses urged to prepare for VAT changes
Construction businesses have been warned that failure to prepare for upcoming VAT changes could result in a range of financial difficulties.
Housebuilder shows support for girls’ football in Scotland’s north east
STEWART Milne Homes has agreed two new girls’ football sponsorships across Aberdeenshire.
The housebuilder is supporting Alford youngster Holly Daniel (14), who has been selected...
Homebuilding & Renovating Show prepares to mark 30th anniversary
THE Homebuilding & Renovating Show, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, will be back at the SEC, Glasgow on 11-12 May 2024.
Looking ahead...
Damage being assessed following blaze at Troon Station
NETWORK Rail is assessing the full extent of structural damage following a 'serious' fire at Troon Station on July 17.
The blaze caused 'extensive' damage...
Pacific Building earns platinum status for employee development contribution
HILLINGTON-based Pacific Building has been awarded the ultimate Platinum Award by The 5% Club.
The honour follows two previous Gold Awards and recognises the company’s...
Major study proves ‘beyond doubt’ that flexible working is possible in construction
AN 18-month study into the feasibility of flexible working in the construction industry has revealed a series of positive results.
BAM Construct, BAM Nuttall, Skanska...
