Call for evidence boosts SELECT campaign
ELECTROTECHNICAL trade association SELECT’s campaign to regulate electricians has received a boost as the Scottish Government announces a call for evidence.
The call to gather...
No barrier to air-tight future for Scotland
Hugh Franklin, head of AeroBarrier UK, explains why technology holds the key to meeting ambitious decarbonisation targets in Scotland’s housing sector
SCOTLAND’S focus on energy-efficient...
House prices in Scotland ‘edge up’ despite subdued demand
NEW research has revealed that house prices in Scotland 'edged up' in August despite demand falling flat.
The findings are reported in the latest Royal...
BTO to host annual Regulatory Risks Roadshow in Glasgow
BTO Solicitors LLP has announced that its regulatory and criminal defence team will host the annual Regulatory Risks Roadshow on Wednesday 19 November at...
West Lothian becomes latest council to declare housing emergency
WEST Lothian Council has become the latest local authority in Scotland to declare a housing emergency, joining Glasgow, Edinburgh, Argyll and Bute, Fife, and...
Rebuilding trust and revitalising communities
By Alasdair Rankin, MD, Aitken Turnbull Architects
RESTORING and refurbishing buildings that fall under the ownership of community trusts are becoming an increasingly important part...
New Aberdeen base for Campbell & Kennedy
CAMPBELL & Kennedy, specialists in electrical contracting, solar PV installation and communal TV solutions, has opened a new office in Banchory, Aberdeenshire.
This expansion, which follows...
Merchant value sales down 5.8% in Q2
THE latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals builders’ merchants’ value sales for Q2, 2024 were down 5.8% compared with the same period...
Cala moves forward with plans for 346-home Barrhead site
CALA Homes (West) has submitted a planning application to East Renfrewshire Council to create a 346-home residential-led development in Barrhead.
The site, on land adjacent...
Highland firms back build of new school playground
TWO Highland construction firms have joined forces to back the build of a new playground at Milton of Leys Primary School in Inverness.
Morrison Construction...
Glidevale Protect and Superglass confirm new working partnership
BUILDING materials producer Glidevale Protect has announced a collaboration with Superglass Insulation to provide a collective system solution designed to strengthen the offering for...
Rural landlords urged to have their say in New Deal for Tenants proposals
A country property specialist has called for rural landlords to get involved in the consultation process into the Scottish Government’s proposed New Deal for...
Knight Frank adds new associate to Scottish building consultancy division
KNIGHT Frank has appointed experienced surveyor Gordon Hamilton to its building consultancy division in Scotland.
Based in Edinburgh with a Scotland-wide remit, Gordon has been...
Milestone for Jamesfield battery storage facility near Abernethy
CLEAN clean energy enterprise TagEnergy and renewable energy infrastructure developer Harmony Energy’s Jamesfield battery energy storage system (BESS) has gone live following completion of...
Ceremony marks official opening of Lochmaddy Pier following upgrade works
A ceremony has taken place to formally open Lochmaddy Pier following the completion of upgrade works by contractor George Leslie.
Fiona Hyslop MSP, cabinet secretary...
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...
Former SELECT president honoured at AGM
DAVID Smith has been recognised for his contribution to the electrical industry with honorary membership of trade association SELECT.
A past president of the organisation...
Contractors make Fochabers village hall donation
MORRISON Construction and SGN have donated £500 each towards the maintenance of the Fochabers village hall after carrying out work in the village earlier...
Roofing firm fined following fall from height
A Falkirk company specialising in roofing work has been fined after a self-employed roofer was seriously injured after falling from a roof while carrying...
Perthshire construction firm launches new website
PERTHSHIRE-headquartered MAK Contracts has announced the launch of the firm's new website.
The construction company offers a range of building services including groundworks, timber kit...
