Barratt to deliver over 400 East Lothian homes
BARRATT Homes has launched two new sites in East Lothian which will deliver a total of 405 new homes.
The developments - one in Prestonpans...
Kingdom secures £50m funding boost to support affordable homes ambitions
KINGDOM Group has announced it has secured £50 million in funding to support its commitment to building affordable homes across Fife, Perth & Kinross,...
Build of £6.93m Passivhaus flats underway in Midlothian
OGILVIE Construction has started work on the £6.93 million delivery of 23 Passivhaus properties in Danderhill on behalf of Midlothian Council.
The one and two-bedroom...
SJIB adds support to consultation for regulation of electricians
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) has added its voice to the parliamentary consultation on regulation of electricians.
The industry body said protection of title would...
Miller Homes announces 750 new homes for Scotland
MILLER Homes has announced plans to create 750 new homes in Scotland as the company prepares to start build on a further five sites across...
Procast employee earns top roofing apprentice accolade
PROCAST employee and new dad Conor Reid has been named Apprentice of the Year in Roofing in west central Scotland.
Conor, who is in his...
Steven Reid named Scotland’s top apprentice
CONSTRUCTION apprentice Steven Reid has scooped the coveted ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award at the National Construction College (NCC) Scotland Apprenticeship Awards ceremony.
Steven, from Munlochy,...
Scottish construction recovery at risk by ‘decoupling’ of jobs and output
A decoupling of output and jobs in the Scottish construction sector could threaten the long-term sustainability of the industry’s recovery, the Scottish Building Federation...
Winchburgh Developments appoints new engineering manager
WINCHBURGH Developments Ltd (WDL), which is leading the expansion of the West Lothian mining village, has appointed Drew McAllister as engineering manager.
When complete, the...
Scottish Property Awards winners named
THE best new commercial and public property developments in Scotland have been revealed at the second annual Scottish Property Awards.Prime Four Business Park in Aberdeen, Johnstone...
Edinburgh Airport’s pick up and drop off area to be redeveloped
A £1.6 million redevelopment of Edinburgh Airport's pick up and drop off area is to signal the start of a multi-million pound investment plan...
North Ayrshire Council scheme to help first time buyers and downsizers
PROPOSALS have been launched for a 'groundbreaking' scheme in North Ayrshire to help people get on the housing ladder.
The council scheme would also support...
Forth Bridge on the right track for World Heritage site status
THE Forth Bridge has been put forward as the UK’s latest nomination for World Heritage site status.
The bridge, recognised around the world as an...
Taylor Wimpey plans build of 206 homes in Hamilton
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has progressed plans for the build of 206 new homes in Hamilton.
The proposed development off Meikle Earnock Road would form...
Bellendaine marks successful first year and sets sights on future growth
GLASGOW-based fit-out and refurbishment contractor Bellendaine recently marked its first anniversary with a celebration that brought together over 100 industry professionals, including clients, consultants...
Scottish space firm launches its largest internship programme to date
ORBEX, the Moray-based spaceflight company, is planning to launch its biggest internship programme to date.
The programme aims to welcome up to 12 new interns...
Cruden lands trio of framework wins
CRUDEN Building has been appointed to three separate multi-million pound procurement frameworks to address local housing challenges across Scotland.
The business explained that each of...
Highland developer welcomes first residents to new sites
HIGHLAND Housing Alliance (HHA) has welcomed the first residents to three developments delivered in a partnership with Tulloch Homes.
HHA has taken handover of eight...
Latest industry podcast explores challenge of training apprentice electricians
AN employer has been sharing his views on what it takes to train and develop apprentice electricians in the latest podcast from the Scottish...
Concrete specialist expands offering with hygiene products
CONCRETE admixtures specialist Oscrete has revealed it is passing on expertise from its sister company Christeyns by adding hygiene products to its portfolio as...
