Housebuilder sets the gold standard in customer satisfaction
STEWART Milne Group has been awarded the 2021 Gold Award for customer satisfaction across all its UK regions for the third consecutive year.
The awards,...
Builder scoops UK-wide award for St Andrews West development
HeadonS1 has become the first Scottish-based builder since 2019 to win the Development of the Year (1–50 units) category at the Premier Guarantee Excellence...
Better equality for apprentices
BETTER representation for women, minority groups, care leavers and the disabled is at the heart of new investment in Modern Apprenticeships (MAs).
The Scottish Government...
New AECC starts to take shape
WORK on the new £333 million Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC) has been described as "progressing well", with the build programme now passing...
Stakeholders hear how ‘game-changing’ AIMCH project can help housing sector
INDUSTRY stakeholders have attended an event to learn more about the Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) project, which aims to...
Firm aiming to leave legacy with £22m Helensburgh waterfront project
A topping out ceremony has been held on the £22 million Helensburgh Waterfront project following the completion of the structure and roof of the...
Housebuilder supports Inverness charity with trike sponsorship
TULLOCH Homes has supported Inverness-based charity Spokes for Folks for the fourth consecutive year.
The charity, which offers free sociable trike rides for the elderly...
Work starts on £745m Aberdeen bypass project
THE long-awaited £745million Aberdeen bypass project is well on the road to completion with preferred bidder, Connect Roads, starting preparatory works.
Connect Roads is a...
Curtins makes senior Scottish appointment
JANICE Smith has been appointed technical director for Scotland for built environment consultancy Curtins.
The appointment transitions Scotland from leadership under executive director, Phil Richardson, who...
Upkeep issues could leave Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge idea all washed up
A specialist in ageing infrastructure has cast doubt on the practicalities of constructing a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The idea of a ‘fixed...
Scottish hospitals inquiry to hold public hearings in September
THE Scottish hospitals inquiry is to hold the first of its public hearings in September, with investigators to hear from affected patients and families.
The...
Innovation centre sets out new direction to progress built environment transformation
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation, formerly Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, has announced a new focus prioritising the sector's transition to zero carbon and improving...
Changing weather patterns placing ‘additional stress’ on Scotland’s heritage properties
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has warned that some of the nation's most significant heritage properties are being affected by climate change.
The organisation said changing...
ICE Scotland reiterates calls for ‘resiliency audit’
ICE Scotland has welcomed the focus on collaborative working in Transport Scotland's newly published Approach to Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience.
The publication outlines the...
Excitement builds as finalists for the 2024 Trades Awards are announced
MORE than 30 construction businesses in the north east of Scotland are celebrating as the finalists for this year's Trade Awards have been announced.
Hosted...
Realm Construction appointed to Aberdour Harbour footbridge project
FIFE Council has announced that work to reinstate the Aberdour Harbour footbridge will begin shortly, with Realm Construction appointed to lead the project.
The bridge...
Work begins on 111-home Hallglen development
CCG has revealed construction work is formally underway to transform the former Woodend farmland site in Hallglen into a 111-home development.
Led by Falkirk Council,...
Insurance reinstatement contractor relocates to larger Edinburgh HQ
INSUREPAIR, the Edinburgh-headquartered insurance reinstatement contractor, has relocated to a larger base in response to increasing demand.
The firm’s new head office is located in...
Completion of refurbishment project is sweet moment for Airdrie baker
AN Airdrie baker has taken over new premises following a £750,000 refurbishment, carried out by construction and property specialist Procast
Christie the Baker is relocating...
Livingston contractor secures £6 million worth of contracts in Q1, 2025
MAXI Construction has hailed a successful first quarter of 2025 after securing nine contracts totalling over £6 million.
The Livingston-headquartered business has landed projects including...
