Construction graduate embraces challenge of starting a new job during lockdown
A construction graduate has told of his experience of starting a new role in the sector on the very day Scotland went into lockdown.
Alex...
Dundee workers get on their bikes to promote healthy lives
DUNDEE construction workers have participated in an event designed to encourage a healthy and productive working environment.
SME contractors working on the new Baldragon Academy were invited...
Trade body confirms two planning promotions
TRADE body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has promoted two members of its planning team.
Liz Hamilton has been appointed director of planning, while Richard Lewington...
Demand for industrial space rises amidst office and retail decline
DEMAND for industrial space in Scotland continues to increase but the availability of vacant office and retail space is rising at the strongest rate...
New construction apprentice opportunities in the Highlands
MORE construction apprenticeships will be available for young people in the Highlands thanks to a ground breaking scheme launched in Inverness.
The Shared Apprenticeship Scheme (SAS)...
Morris & Spottiswood hails ‘exceptional’ growth in turnover and profit
MORRIS & Spottiswood has announced its 'best ever' consolidated financial results, highlighting growth in turnover, profit and cash reserves during 2024.
The group, which is...
Bancon completes homes board with three new directors
Bancon Group has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Sarah Donn as finance director, Jamie Tosh as construction director and Mark Toland as...
Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre to become non-domestic retrofit demonstrator
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has been awarded over £1.2 million in grant funding from the Scottish Government’s Salix Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation...
Milestone for Leith development as work starts on 388-home project
WORK is underway on a new 388-home residential development in Leith.
The Waterfront Plaza project has been tipped to transform disused land at a section...
CBRE confirms senior appointment to bolster flex space services in Scotland
CBRE has strengthened its Scotland advisory team with the appointment of Ashleigh Corbett as head of flex, a unique role in the Scottish property...
Town redesign project makes Scottish Design Awards shortlist
A community-led design project in a Fife town has been nominated for a Scottish Design Award.
The Kincardine places for everyone project has been nominated...
‘Incredible’ award recognition for Bankfield Brae project in Edinburgh
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland is celebrating after winning the Large Development of the Year category for its Bankfield Brae development in Edinburgh at this...
Soben strengthens senior EMEA team with double appointment
GLASGOW-headquartered quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy Soben has made two new appointments to its EMEA senior team.
Derek McFarlane joins as EMEA director of...
River Clyde Homes marks completion of new Port Glasgow properties
RIVER Clyde Homes has announced the successful handover of 24 new homes to customers during lockdown, using a contactless letting initiative.
The Inverclyde-based housing association...
CALA submits plans for Waterfront Plaza in Leith
CALA Management has submitted plans for its Waterfront Plaza development in Leith.
The 425-home development will offer one, two and three bedroom apartments, colonies, studios...
New Scottish tax aims to promote circular construction practices
A new devolved tax is to be launched by the Scottish Government aimed at promoting circular construction practices.
The Scottish Aggregates Tax will replace the...
Govan Drydock nominated for prestigious national maritime award
GOVAN Drydock has been shortlisted as a finalist in the National Maritime SME Awards, which celebrate the achievements of small and medium enterprises across...
Maxi to deliver RAAC roof replacement works at Edinburgh school
MAXI Construction has secured a £1.6 million contract from the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver RAAC roof replacement works at Pentland Primary School.
The...
Urban Union submits plans for more Gorbals homes
URBAN Union has submitted plans for the third phase of an award-winning development in Glasgow's Gorbals area.
The regeneration specialist - part of the Robertson...
Updated plans unveiled for Aberdeen’s Union Street
AN updated design for incorporating buses and a segregated cycle lane for the entire length of Aberdeen's Union Street has been agreed by the...
