Former meat market to be transformed into bespoke flats

A project to transform a former meat market into a 252-flat development has received grant approval through Glasgow City Council's affordable housing supply programme. The...

“Strong” results mark milestone moment for engineering services firm

ENGINEERING services specialist Edwin James Group has reported turnover of circa £140 million and underlying earnings of circa £8 million in its first full set...

New vision eyed for Glasgow’s ‘retail heart’

A trio of firms have been appointed by Glasgow City Council to engage stakeholders in the production of a new vision and plan for...

JLL announces raft of Scottish promotions

JLL has announced ten promotions to its business in Scotland. The property consultancy revealed the changes include the promotion of four senior staff to national...

Plans approved for “luxury” Inverkip development

MERCHANT Homes has received the green light for its plans for a new 32-home residential development in Inverkip. Langhouse Gardens will comprise a mix of...
Granary Quay, Glasgow

Glasgow BTR development shortlisted for major industry prize

GLASGOW'S Granary Quay build-to-rent (BTR) development is in contention for a major industry accolade as occupancy surges to 70%, just three months after a...
Cruden employee delivering STEM session

Housebuilder aims to inspire young women to explore STEM careers

CRUDEN Homes is supporting female education in STEM subjects after hosting a dedicated Girls in STEM event at Lasswade High School in Bonnyrigg. Led by...
Glen Garry-Dalwhinnie

New report recommends A9 Dualling delivery plan be maintained

A new report has rejected rescheduling and acceleration proposals for the A9 Dualling scheme. The report was commissioned by transport secretary Fiona Hyslop to consider...

Artisan to invest £150m in Scottish sites over the next 12 months

ARTISAN Real Estate has announced it will invest £150 million in residential development in Scotland over the next year. The housebuilder and regeneration specialist launched...

Robertson Group backs Homes for Scotland campaign

HOMES for Scotland's Homes Build Futures campaign has received the backing of Robertson Group. The initiative aims to address the housing emergency by increasing supply...
Conor Fitzsimmons and Colin Tait

Bringing more services in-house aids flexibility for Harley Haddow

Harley Haddow recently announced the launch of an in-house geotechnical and geoenvironmental capability. The service will be led by senior engineer Conor Fitzsimmons, who...

Milestone reached on rebuild of Troon Railway Station building

THE steel framework of the new platform one building at Troon Railway Station has been fully installed. A fire destroyed the original platform one building...

Network Rail to begin ‘vital’ repair work on Hamilton bridge

NETWORK Rail is to shortly commence 'vital' work to repair and repaint the railway bridge near Hamilton Central Station. The project, which involves new parapets;...
Nuclear new build is one example where the civil construction and ECI workforce work alongside each other. Photo courtesy of EDF Energy/Hinkley Point C

Consultation to begin on CITB and ECITB forming a single body

THE UK Government is to launch a consultation on the potential merging of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and Construction Industry Training...

Old Plean Roofing wins contract to help bring Bannockburn House back to life

OLD Plean Roofing has been contracted to restore the roof of Stirling's historic Bannockburn House as part of a long-term project to bring the...

Housebuilder supports Loanhead Gala Day

LOANHEAD Gala Day has welcomed a donation from local housebuilder Dandara ahead of the August event. The local housebuilder is behind the new homes at...

Scottish property sector stalwart passes away

KD Media has announced the passing of former Scottish Property Federation chair Kevin Robertson. Kevin had a long history with KD Media stretching back to...

Letters to WW1 soldiers discovered during Stirling Station works

LETTERS and postcards dating back to the First World War have been uncovered during works to renew the roof of Stirling Station. The Network Rail...
L-R Andrew Richards, Managing Director of Linden Homes, Greg Fitzgerald, Chief Executive of Galliford Try plc, Edward Kitson, Ryder Cup Match Director and Ken Gillespie, Chief Executive – Construction for Galliford Try, which includes Morrison Construction.

Morrison tees off 2014 with golf’s Ryder Cup contract

MORRISON Construction has been named official construction services supplier to the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. Morrison, part of Galliford Try, will build two temporary...

Plans to alter iconic ‘People Make Glasgow’ sign rejected

PLANS have been rejected to alter Glasgow's iconic 'People Make Glasgow' sign as part of a £100 million redevelopment of the city's Met Tower. Osborne...