New Edinburgh student-led development approved
A student-led residential development on Edinburgh's London Road has been granted planning permission.
The 198-bed development by property developer Summix Capital will result in the...
96-bedroom hotel complete in Hamilton
OGILVIE Construction has confirmed the firm has achieved practical completion on the new Premier Inn hotel in Hamilton, due to open later this year.
The...
Time to start preparing for upcoming Employment Rights Bill
By Laura Morrison, managing practice development lawyer at Dentons
Employment Rights Bill overview
The UK government has introduced the much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill, which promises significant...
Proposed Clyde Green Freeport tipped to create up to 30,000 new jobs
THE creation of a green freeport at the River Clyde could create up to 30,000 new jobs and attract £2.5 billion of capital investment,...
Balmoral Tanks appoints new MD
BALMORAL Tanks, a Balmoral Group company and provider of bulk liquid storage solutions, has announced the appointment of Paul Edwards as MD.
He succeeds long-standing...
New operational toolkit launched to combat slavery in the built environment sector
A new toolkit has been released to support built environment businesses with modern slavery due diligence.
Developed by Action Sustainability for the Supply Chain Sustainability...
Build of East Dunbartonshire adventure centre complete
THE build of a new adventure centre by the Forth and Clyde Canal in East Dunbartonshire has been completed.
SCAPE Scotland handled the delivery on...
Demand for residential development land increasing in Scotland
AN 'uptick' in new build sales across Scotland is hastening demand for residential development land, according to Savills.
However, against this backdrop of 'buoyant' demand,...
BESA president highlights ‘pivotal’ role of building services sector in tackling economic issues
THE UK has been urged to turn to its engineering community for solutions to many of the social and economic challenges it is facing.
In...
Quarry specialist steps up to support community woodland project
TILLICOULTRY Quarries is supporting the development of a local environmental project.
Neville Kilkenny, project manager at Gifford Community Woodland, contacted Tillicoultry director Wallace Menzies in the...
NASC appoints new CEO
CLIVE Dickin has been appointed as the new CEO of the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC).
He has worked for more than 25 years...
ISG to deliver Edinburgh office and leisure project
ISG has landed a contract to deliver a multi-million pound Edinburgh office and leisure project.
The contract, awarded by Chris Stewart Group, is part of...
Property firm marks significant milestone
PROPERTY consultancy CBRE is celebrating 50 years since the first Richard Ellis office (as the firm was known) opened in Glasgow in 1965.
Kicking off...
Glasgow’s Met Tower to be transformed into co-living accommodation
GLASGOW'S Met Tower is to be redeveloped into co-living accommodation after being acquired by Vita Group.
The move will see Vita Group introduce its award-winning...
Hillhouse Group strengthens senior team ahead of new Edinburgh asphalt operation
HILLHOUSE Group has appointed Zander Calderwood to oversee operations as the business prepares to bring asphalt production to its Soutra Mains Quarry site in...
Ogilvie Construction adds to team with double appointment
OGILVIE Construction has announced two new appointments in the form of Jim Yuille as pre-construction manager and Rebecca Newlands as estimating assistant.
Jim has over...
Cruden set to lead first phase of Edinburgh’s £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront project
CRUDEN Group has been announced as the preferred bidder to take forward the first phase of the creation of a £1.3 billion coastal town...
Kilmarnock Railway Station set for £13.5m upgrade
MAJOR engineering work is to take place at Kilmarnock Railway Station this summer in a £13.5 million project.
Network Rail Scotland will deliver the upgrades...
Early sales success at landmark ‘net zero ready’ Edinburgh housing development
CCG Homes has hailed the sales success of a new 'net zero ready' housing development in Edinburgh, with West Shore now officially over 60% sold.
Forming part...
Deal struck for build of 55 affordable homes in Winchburgh
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has concluded a contract with Home Group Scotland to deliver 55 affordable homes for social rent at Winchburgh.
The agreement will...
