Work underway on Scotland’s largest net zero housing development
GROUND has been broken at Scotland's largest net zero housing development in the Granton area of Edinburgh.
It marks the start of construction works at...
Rising material costs impacting smaller builders ‘most severely’
THE cost of construction materials is 'holding back' the recovery for smaller firms, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
The trade body spoke out in...
Former primary school in Fife with conversion potential to go under the hammer
A former primary school in Fife with conversion potential is set to go under the hammer in a live streamed Shepherd commercial property auction...
New primary school for rural Ayrshire village
A new school for a rural South Ayrshire village has been completed by construction and infrastructure partnership hub South West.
The new two-storey Dailly Primary School...
Housing minister sees planning policy in action
SCOTLAND'S housing minister has paid a visit to the award-winning Polnoon neighbourhood in Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire, which has been inspired by the Scottish Government's planning policy.
Kevin...
New Perthshire developments help address retirement housing needs
JUNIPER Residential, the age-exclusive living brand of the Cruden Group, is launching sales at its two new developments in Scone and Kinross.
Comprising 92 properties...
DM Hall announces senior promotions
CHARTERED surveying specialist DM Hall has appointed two new partners, Steven Buist and Amanda Cameron, with immediate effect. The firm has also promoted Jonathan...
New chairman for hub North Scotland
hub North Scotland has appointed a new chairman.
The company, which manages a variety of community-based developments across the north of Scotland, has appointed Andrew Richmond.
Richmond...
Final phase of construction work complete at £20m Prestwick campus
THE final phase of construction work at Prestwick North Education Campus has been completed.
Glenburn Primary, St Ninian’s Primary and the new Prestwick North Early...
Robertson and supply chain partners deliver new sensory area at Perth respite facility
ROBERTSON Construction Tayside and its supply chain have undertaken a project to transform part of a Perth and Kinross Council facility for children and...
Levenmouth rail project to reuse tracks from original line
WORK to bring rail travel back to Levenmouth for the first time in half a century will see the reuse of infrastructure from the...
Moray Council to offer residents flood protection products at cost price
MORAY Council has approved plans to provide flood protection measures at cost price to residents.
The move will see the local authority buy a stock...
Why are insolvency rates rising in the construction industry?
By Sharon McDougall of Scotland Debt Solutions, part of Begbies Traynor Group.
No company is immune to the dangers posed by today’s uncertain economic and...
New guide advises on ‘complexity’ of professional indemnity insurance
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has published a new guide on the issue of professional indemnity insurance (PII).
The downloadable document outlines the current...
Southampton firm begins repair works at Cullen Harbour
SOUTHAMPTON-based Constructex has began structural repair works at Cullen Harbour, as part of a £125,000 Moray Council investment.
It comes after sections of the harbour's...
Briar Homes to deliver first North Lanarkshire development
BRIAR Homes has announced it will deliver a new 17-home £5 million development in Muirhead, North Lanarkshire.
Planning permission has been granted for the Station...
Construction firms invited to learn about Mill Rig Wind Farm supply chain opportunities
BUSINESSES across South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire are being encouraged to attend an event designed to showcase opportunities to be part of the supply...
City Plumbing opens Coatbridge hub to help keep solar projects on track
CITY Plumbing has opened a new solar hub in Coatbridge to support installers across Scotland.
The hub, based at the PTS Coatbridge site, offers a...
Highland construction firms invited to experience ‘cutting edge’ sector tech
HIGHLAND and Islands SMEs working across the construction and built environment sector are being invited to attend free workshops next week to experience 'cutting...
Hochtief secures major North Lanarkshire Council infrastructure contract
HOCHTIEF has secured a major North Lanarkshire Council contract to deliver improvement, maintenance, and investment work across the region's roads, footpath, and bridge networks.
The...
