Rising insurance premiums putting more pressure on construction firms
MORE than 44,000 UK construction firms closed last year, according to new analysis from Mactavish, a specialist outsourced insurance buyer and claims resolution expert.
The...
New research reveals office lettings are on a high in Glasgow
THE number of office lettings to complete in Glasgow in the first three quarters of 2022 reached 84, according to new research from Savills,...
Bancon Group reports significantly increased profits
ABERDEENSHIRE-based housebuilder and construction company Bancon Group has reported a 24% increase in turnover, on comparable pre-pandemic years, and 55% on the previous Covid-impacted...
Commercial property development specialist appoints management surveyor
KNIGHT Property Group has appointed Daniel Mitchell as a management surveyor.
Previously a graduate surveyor with FG Burnett, Daniel will work across Scotland, operating from...
Scottish Water returns to dam project to find mass amounts of rubbish
SCOTTISH Water's return to work on their project to improve the environment and water in the River Kelvin has brought about a warning about...
Cumbernauld glass and aluminium specialist nets Ibrox Stadium lounge contract
CUMBERNAULD-based glass and aluminium specialist Cube Glass has landed a contract to provide 'stunning' glass feature attractions in the new Blue Sky Lounge at...
Construction work begins on new Gorbals affordable homes
CONSTRUCTION has started on 28 new affordable homes in the Gorbals area of Glasgow.
The properties for social rent comprise 18 one and two-bedroom flats...
JR Group celebrates inclusion on SPA housing framework
THE JR Group has confirmed its place on the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) New Build Housing Construction framework for the second time.
The firm...
Stirling Council announces plans to build more than 1,400 homes by 2026
STIRLING Council has outlined ambitious plans to deliver affordable homes across the constituency.
The strategic housing investment plan (SHIP) 2021/22 to 2025/26 sets out the...
LUC makes key appointment to Scottish ecology team
ENVIRONMENT consultancy LUC has announced the appointment of Anita Hogan as director of ecology in its Scottish ecology team.
Anita brings over 22 years' project...
New Rutherglen business park moves a step closer
A major milestone has been reached in the delivery of Clyde Gateway's new Rutherglen Links Business Park.
A sod cutting ceremony was held recently to mark...
Edinburgh maps out a timetable on school building programme
EDINBURGH Council has agreed to spend £14m on schools in the next five years.
It has committed £7m for building St. John’s primary and £6.38m...
Major milestone reached on £116m Levenmouth rail project
THE final clip of the new Levenmouth rail track has been installed in a major milestone for the £116 million project.
A total of 19...
Contract awarded for build of new Uig ferry terminal
ROBERTSON Construction Northern has been awarded the contract for the build of a new ferry terminal building in Uig on the Isle of Skye.
Forming...
Grassroots football clubs receive share of £6m for infrastructure projects
A total of 40 grassroots football clubs in Scotland are to receive a share of £6 million in funding from the UK Government to...
Up to £50m to boost delivery of housing in Scotland
UP to £50 million will be given the local authorities and social landlords to help deliver new homes across the country, the Scottish Government...
Views sought on two ‘major’ Levenmouth projects
LEVENMOUTH residents are being urged to have their say on two 'major' projects earmarked to get underway in the area over the coming months...
Work underway on delivery of 170 new homes in Rosyth
AVANT Homes Scotland is building 170 new homes in Rosyth after acquiring a 16.5-acre site with planning permission off Admiralty Road.
Called Stewart’s Quarter, the...
Figures show boom in builders’ merchant sales
THE latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report has revealed that value sales in November 2021 rose by 17.4% compared to the same month...
Build of £4.6m Lochaline housing development underway
GROUND has been broken on a £4.6 million project to deliver 14 affordable homes in Lochaline on the Morven Peninsula in the west Highlands.
Dollar-based...
