Architects and designers must embrace the circular economy
By Alasdair Rankin, managing director, Aitken Turnbull Architects
Recently, I read an article about how academic innovation was helping to spearhead a transition to reduce waste...
Walker Timber donation helps keep Bo’ness looking beautiful
COMMUNITY group Bloomin’ Bo’ness has received a £1,000 donation from Walker Timber to support its work to keep the town looking beautiful.
Bloomin’ Bo’ness volunteers...
Building firms fined after worker breaks back in leisure centre fall
TWO building contractors have been fined after a worker broke his back when he fell four metres from a roof.
The 36-year-old man from Kettlebrook, Tamworth,...
£25m academy is breath of fresh Ayr
THE new £25 million Ayr Academy is poised to open for the start of the new school year.
The secondary school, built by Keir Construction...
Cruden Homes strengthens senior team with new construction director
CRUDEN Homes has announced the appointment of Gregor Adam as its new construction director.
Gregor spent eight years at Robertson Group as a construction manager...
Developers make legally binding ‘Lomond Promise’ over Balloch tourism plans
THE developer behind the proposed £40 million Lomond Banks tourism project in Balloch has delivered a legally binding promise to the National Park Authority...
Milestone achieved in Glasgow student accommodation project
A topping out ceremony has marked a major milestone in the development of Scotway House in Glasgow.
Representatives from Structured House Group (SHG), Graham Construction,...
Plans lodged for £95m Calton development
PLANS for a £95 million multi-use residential development in Glasgow's Calton area with a 2.5-acre park and an arts centre have been submitted.
Developer Glasgow...
CBRE launches new ‘turnkey’ solution service for clients
CBRE has announced details of a new service offering for clients, with the first project in the UK currently being delivered by the real...
Sustainability focus tipped to bolster Scottish construction activity over coming years
NEW research has revealed that Scotland’s construction market is expected to see workloads increase steadily over the coming years, supported by a strong pipeline...
Hollis names new head of environmental consultancy
VIKKI Aitkenhead has been promoted to the role of head of environmental consultancy at Hollis.
The senior associate joined the real estate consultancy in 2016 and...
150 days of celebration for Pick Everard
Independent management, design and construction consultancy, Pick Everard, has launched 150 days of celebrations to make its 150th anniversary.
The firm, founded in 1866, has...
New homes complete on site of former Royal Hospital For Sick Children in Edinburgh
THE JR Group has officially handed over 31 new homes at the former Royal Hospital for Sick Children site in Edinburgh to Home Group...
Constructible BIM software lauded on hydroelectric generation scheme
TRIMBLE'S constructible BIM software has been hailed as playing a key role on the River Ness Hydroelectric generation project.
Featuring a 'striking' canopy structure, the...
On the RAAC: commercial lease considerations on discovering concrete issues
By Dentons’ Philip Knight, Fiona MacGregor and Scott Buchanan
REINFORCED autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is a lightweight concrete that was widely used in the construction...
INSUREPAIR Glasgow expansion set to deliver jobs boost
INSUREPAIR, the Edinburgh-based fire and flood restoration specialist, has announced it is expanding into Glasgow in a move set to create up to 15...
Moray distillery to install heat recovery system amidst soaring energy prices
A Moray distillery is to install a heat recovery system to cut carbon and costs amidst increasing energy prices.
Benromach Distillery in Forres is one...
Work gets underway at Airdrie development
NEW homes and a park and ride car park form plans for a new development in Airdrie.
Based on the site of the former Alexandra...
Scaffolding boss auctions extensive collection of sports memorabilia for charity
A scaffolding manager is set to auction his impressive collection of sporting memorabilia to raise money for two charities close to his heart.
John Horne,...
Esh Border Constuction receives Investors in Young People accreditation
Esh Border Construction has received silver status accreditation by Investors in Young People (IIYP).
IIYP is the country’s only people management award that focuses on...
