Housebuilder marks Random Acts of Kindness Week with local donations
MILLER Homes is marking Random Acts of Kindness Week (14-20 February) by visiting local businesses with pay-it-forward donations across the west of Scotland.
Recognising the...
New campaign looks to ensure workplace mental health injuries are better recognised
A corporate psychologist is spearheading a new campaign calling for mental health injuries caused by work-related incidents to be treated with the same import...
Steel and cladding specialist shortlisted for top environmental award
ABERDEENSHIRE-based steel and cladding specialist KR Group has been shortlisted for the 2024 VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards.
The family business is the only north...
Trade body calls for 0% VAT on repair, maintenance and improvement work
AHEAD of this week's ‘mini-budget’, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has urged the new UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to remove VAT on repair,...
Akela Ground Engineering targets further growth with senior appointment
AKELA Ground Engineering has appointed piling specialist Will Payne as the company's new general manager.
He joins from Roger Bullivant where he managed piling works...
Plans launched to transform ex-Sight Scotland Edinburgh location into student homes
CHARITY Sight Scotland and property developer S Harrison Developments have jointly submitted a planning application to redevelop the site of the charity’s former HQ...
GRAHAM re-elected to University of Glasgow framework
GRAHAM has been re-elected to the University of Glasgow framework to deliver projects valued in excess of £7 million over the next six years.
Appointed...
Housebuilder acquires more land in Wallyford
HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has acquired land at St Clements Wells to allow a further development of 235 new homes close to its...
Developer backs Rangers – Scottish Power Renewables to contribute to cash pot
THE go-ahead has been given for a wind farm in the south-west that could support up to 250 construction jobs.
The Kilgallioch project, spread over...
Urban Union launches direct apprenticeship programme
URBAN Union has announced its first direct apprenticeship programme, welcoming two new apprentices for a total of 12 weeks.
Jimmy Callaghan (17) and Jake Clark...
Game on at improved East Renfrewshire sports pitch
RENEWAL works have been completed on the upgrade of the synthetic sports pitch at Mearns Castle High School in East Renfrewshire.
The council project included...
Covid-19 monitors ‘key part’ of Scottish Water’s site success
SCOTTISH Water has said that its £6.9 million project at Loch Thom Reservoir is a 'hive of activity' despite the current Covid-19 restrictions.
The loch...
SFHA renews partnership with Changeworks and Warmworks
THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has renewed its partnership with Changeworks and Warmworks.
The third year of the alliance is tipped to enable...
McLaughlin & Harvey bags Equine Centre project
McLaughlin & Harvey has landed a third University of Edinburgh development after being appointed main contractor of the multi-million pound Equine Diagnostics, Surgical & Critical Care...
“Iconic” Glasgow building transformed into luxury apartments
MOSAIC Architecture + Design has announced completion of the £750,000 conversion of a Grade A office building at 23 Nelson Mandela Place in Glasgow...
Construction firm earns platinum Investors in People status
GRAHAM Construction has been awarded the highest level of Investors in People recognition. The company has announced it has achieved a platinum-level award, putting...
Glasgow firm snaps up industrial estate and announces upgrade plans
GLASGOW-based Spectrum Properties has acquired the 30-year-old Lloyd Street Industrial Estate at Farme Cross Rutherglen in a deal worth around £3 million.
The move will...
Vision unveiled for ambitious Capability Scotland Perth project
ANDERSON Bell + Christie (AB+C) has unveiled its vision for Capability Scotland’s Our Inclusive Community Project (OICP) at Bertha Park Village in Perth.
The architects...
Barrack Charitable Trust donates £52,000 to charities across Scotland
THE Barrack Charitable Trust has donated £52,000 to 25 charitable organisations across Scotland.
Established in 2009 by Knight Property Group founder and chairman, James Barrack,...
Entries sought for Accelerate to Zero Awards
ENTRIES have opened for the Accelerate to Zero Awards, which return this year for the third time.
The awards recognise businesses, organisations, and individuals making...
