Conference to highlight space sector’s role in tackling climate emergency
THE space sector's contribution to tackling the climate emergency will be explored during a virtual conference organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)...
Redevelopment of historical Edinburgh sports ground gets underway
WORK is underway on the redevelopment of an Edinburgh sports ground which hosted the world's first international rugby match.
Robertson has started work on the...
1,387 home buyers register interest in new Cambuslang development
DAWN Homes has announced the final phase of its Cambuslang development, which is already sparking interest from nearly 1,400 home buyers.
1,387 people have registered...
Summers-Inman creates specialist damp and mould assessment team
SUMMERS-Inman has announced an expansion of its Scottish operation with the creation of a specialist damp and mould assessment team.
Working with local authorities, housing...
MPs slam “callous and manipulative” blacklist compensation scheme
A damning report by the Scottish Affairs Committee has accused the firms behind the compensation scheme for blacklisted construction workers of ‘misleading’ MPs and...
Trams to Newhaven redesign secures future of public garden
A public garden at the Ocean Terminal shopping centre in Edinburgh is to be retained as part of the trams to Newhaven project, The...
Preserving traditional construction skills is an ‘absolute must’
MAINTAINING traditional skills in the Scottish construction industry has been described as an ‘absolute must’ if we are to prevent older buildings from falling...
McTaggart to deliver 28-home Midlothian mid-market rent site
MCTAGGART Construction is to build 28 new homes on the site of the former Newbattle High School in Easthouses.
The Melville Housing Group, through its...
Forres engineering and construction firm to expand premises
A Forres engineering and construction firm is to expand its premises in a £2.5 million investment over the next three years.
AJ Engineering is to...
Funding boost for Glasgow charities tackling digital inequality
MORE than £1.3 million has been awarded to 15 charities in Glasgow and the surrounding area through the Building Digital Skills Fund – a...
£7m development built into historic wall launched in Edinburgh
SCOTLAND'S housing minister Kevin Stewart has officially opened a new £7 million affordable Edinburgh development, constructed into the historic wall of Edmonstone’s walled garden.
Welcomed...
Keppie Design appointed architect for new AECC
KEPPIE Design has been appointed as architect for the new state-of-the-art Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC).
Aberdeen City Council has recently approved the financial proposals...
Budget reaction: business leaders back LBTT plans but warn more action is needed
SCOTLAND'S builders have welcomed the importance attached to housing investment in the draft Scottish Budget, announced by Finance Secretary Derek Mackay.
Nicola Barclay, chief executive of...
Kingdom appoints new executive director of finance
THE Kingdom Group has appointed Leigh Grubb as its new executive director of finance.
An experienced chartered accountant, Leigh joins from Caledonia Housing Association where...
Temporary access specialist launches ‘first of its kind’ carbon calculator
AN online calculator that allows contractors to compare the carbon savings of portable roadways over aggregate and stone roads has been launched by temporary...
Falkirk pupils learn about technology as part of local restoration project
AROUND 80 pupils from Larbert and St Mungo's High Schools are learning how new technology is preserving local heritage.
The pupils are working in a...
Kier teams up with the Army to boost employment prospects
Kier, in conjunction with the British Army, is providing an opportunity for unemployed Ayrshire youngsters to improve their employment prospects through work placement training.
The...
Standard Real Estate makes senior appointment at Glasgow office
JOHN Grewar has joined Standard Real Estate Ltd as asset management and leasing consultant at the firm's Glasgow office.
John has taken control of letting...
There’s a buzz about Lovell’s Fife developments
LOVELL has announced it will give away a free bee nesting block to anyone who reserves a new home at one of its developments...
Sika shortlisted for multiple awards for Scottish roofing projects
SIKA has expressed its pride after being shortlisted in multiple categories for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2025.
The firm is...
