Builders’ merchant sales start to bounce back
NEW figures from the May Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) revealed a 'sharp rise' in sales, as lockdown restrictions started to ease and trades...
Partnership working ‘key’ to tackling Scottish housebuilding challenges
THE importance of collaboration between the housebuilding sector and the Scottish Government was the focus of attention at the recent Homes for Scotland (HFS)...
Construction firms give backing to Women in Property event
The central Scotland branch of Women in Property has announced sponsorship from three local businesses for its annual dinner on February 28.
BAM Construction is...
New building helps historic firm’s expansion plans knit together
ESH Construction has been appointed to deliver the redevelopment of the historic Scott & Charters’ knitwear factory in Hawick.
The existing facility in Burnfoot will...
Dozens of affordable homes to be built in Elgin
ROBERTSON is teaming up wth Hanover Housing Association to build 44 new affordable homes in Elgin as part of an £8 million contract.
Hanover specialise in...
Ayrshire engineering firm outlines commitment to developing future workforce
A North Ayrshire family-run engineering firm has announced it has recruited a second graduate apprentice as part of its commitment to developing young talent.
Burnhouse...
Aberdeen entrepreneur expands business portfolio
AN Aberdeen businessman has expanded his painting and decorating portfolio with the acquisition of a north east organisation.
Artur Levickis, who owns A&B Property Services,...
Scottish Water launches largest ever apprenticeships drive
SCOTTISH Water has announced plans to recruit 60 apprentices from across the country.
The utility company is launching its biggest ever drive for modern, technical...
Small world – Bo’ness four team up at Scandinavian manufacturing firm
FOUR ex-pupils of Bo’ness Academy are now in the senior management team of a major European manufacturing firm.
Alex Brown, managing director of...
Housing Minister launches Cruden’s new affordable housing development
Scottish house builder, Cruden Homes, has announced the eagerly anticipated first phase of 55 affordable private homes for sale at its King’s View Development...
Maxi to earn its Corn on Haddington project
Maxi Construction has secured a contract to renovate the Grade B listed Corn Exchange in Haddington.
Scottish Government to improve planning system
Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil says the time is right for further improvements to Scotland's planning system.
10 years since planning reform began with the publication of...
Sustainable Kilmarnock housing development underway
THE first homes at a landmark operational net zero carbon housing development in Kilmarnock are under construction.
CCG is building the properties for East Ayrshire...
Housebuilder marks National Gardening Week with gift cards to boost outdoor space
TO mark National Gardening Week, housebuilder Dandara Aberdeen is treating buyers of selected new homes to £500 of vouchers to help transform their outdoor...
Milestone for marine engineering hub project
CONSTRUCTION work has started on a new marine engineering hub on the Clyde, which has been tipped to deliver 1,000 new jobs.
Malin Group's staff and...
Edison Group establishes new Irvine HQ as business sets sights on growth
CONSTRUCTION and property business Edison Group has established its new HQ in refurbished premises in Irvine High Street.
The company has taken over 2,000 square...
Investor demand for commercial property in Scotland declines
OCCUPIER demand in Scotland's commercial property market remained 'flat' through Q3 2023, new research has revealed.
The findings were highlighted in the latest Royal Institution...
Demolition firm fined after Glasgow scaffold fall
A demolition firm has been fined £5,000 after a worker fell from a mobile scaffold tower at Glasgow's Hillington Industrial Estate.
The incident, in December 2011,...
Citizens charter for cost manager – Turner & Townsend appointed
Turner & Townsend has been appointed cost manager for the renovation of one of the UK’s oldest theatres.
The £6.5m project is the first major...
Springfield villages honoured at national awards ceremony
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield has picked up two national awards for its flagship villages in Perth and Dundee.
The UK-wide WhatHouse? Awards, held in London, recognised Springfield’s...
