Barratt extends key worker scheme to mark NHS anniversary
BARRATT Developments Scotland has announced an extension of its initiative to help NHS workers afford a new home by helping to pay their deposits.
To...
Output stats a ‘clear demonstration’ of construction sector’s role in recovery
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says new ONS figures, which show that UK construction output grew by 5.8% in March is a 'clear demonstration'...
‘Quality over quantity’ focus pays off for Robertson Group
ROBERTSON Group has announced a return to profit despite a slight dip in revenue in its financial results for the year ended 30 June...
Turner & Townsend warns against compromising net zero goals in face of economic pressures
A new report from Turner & Townsend has revealed that the threat of recession should not prompt construction firms to compromise on their sustainability...
38 firms secure place on planned works framework for Scottish councils and housing associations
38 contractors have joined a £380 million framework to supply and install maintenance works to Scottish councils and housing associations over four years.
PfH Scotland...
Hardies to take key role in Edinburgh student scheme
GHL has appointed Hardies Property & Construction Consultants to oversee the construction of a new student development in Edinburgh.
Hardies will act as project manager, quantity...
Channel Tunnel-style link between Northern Ireland and Scotland proposed
A not-for-profit high speed rail research and development organisation has proposed the build of a rail tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The suggestion came...
Engineering momentum: Highlands at the forefront of Will Rudd expansion plans
WHEN MJ O’Shaughnessy reflects on the past few years at Will Rudd, one theme comes up repeatedly: growth that is deliberate, people-driven, and rooted...
600-home Stirlingshire development decision overturned
THE Court of Session has overturned a Scottish Government decision to deny planning permission for the 600-home Airthrey Kerse development in Stirlingshire.
Graham’s the Family...
Scots JLL graduates qualify as chartered surveyors
Four graduates from professional services and investment management company JLL have qualified as chartered surveyors with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Edinburgh-based surveyors...
Network Rail staff drive 2,000km to deliver equipment to keep Ukraine’s railway running
NETWORK Rail has delivered a convoy of vehicles loaded with equipment to Ukraine to help keep the country's railway running.
It comes after Ukrainian Railways...
Bellway Homes welcomes new apprentices and graduate
BELLWAY Homes has welcomed two new apprentices and a graduate to its Scotland west division in Hamilton.
Junior Boyd-McKee, from Carluke, joins as an apprentice...
Barratt to deliver new homes at two brownfield sites in Leith
BARRATT Homes is progressing plans to transform derelict land in Leith into two new housing developments.
The housebuilder has already started construction of 212 homes...
Springfield reports revenue growth as it looks to capitalise on north of Scotland opportunities
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced in its latest trading update that it expects to report profit before tax for FY 2025 in line with current...
BTO to host annual Regulatory Risks Roadshow in Glasgow
BTO Solicitors LLP has announced that its regulatory and criminal defence team will host the annual Regulatory Risks Roadshow on Wednesday 19 November at...
Modular solutions offer public sector efficiencies
A modular construction expert with almost 40 years’ experience, named as Northern Ireland’s second fastest growing company in 2025, has revealed its ambitions to...
Second A9 dualling contract awarded
THE second of three large design contracts for the A9 dualling programme, each estimated to be worth between £40-£60 million, has been awarded.
Transport Minister, Keith...
Consultancy appoints new Scottish head of building surveying
CONSTRUCTION and property consultants Summers-Inman has announced the promotion of Michael Pollock to head of building surveying (Scotland) as it targets expansion into new...
Knight Frank appoints new head of Glasgow office agency team
KNIGHT Frank has announced the appointment of Simon Capaldi as the new head of its Glasgow office agency team.
Simon has been with the commercial...
Momentum growing over protection of title for electricians
THE campaign for protection of title for electricians has received the backing of the UK's largest union.
Trade body SELECT commissioned a report on the...
