Canmoor secures major industrial pre-let deal
CANMOOR warehouse developers have agreed terms for Scotland’s largest industrial pre-let for five years.
The London-based firm’s development will see wholesaler JW Filshill relocate to...
New technical director to lead TÜV SÜD’s digital and BIM services
TÜV SÜD UK has appointed Dave Peacock as technical director of its Building Advisory Service.
Peacock has worked in the UK construction and property sector...
European design awards launched
ENTRIES are now open for the 2015 European Copper in Architecture Awards. A celebration of contemporary architecture and showcase for architects designing with copper...
Proposals unveiled for 20-minute neighbourhood at Straiton
PROPOSALS for a new residential-led development at Straiton North in Midlothian have been unveiled.
Located on the opposite side of Straiton Road from the retail...
Hospice shop refurbished thanks to Graham
GRAHAM Construction has completed a “pro-bono” refurbishment of St. Andrew’s Hospice shop in Larkhall.
The construction firm, which built three health centres in Lanarkshire, refurbished...
Steelworks installed at Macduff Marine Aquarium
A multi-million redevelopment and extension of Macduff Marine Aquarium has reached an important milestone following the completion of steelworks installation.
The new two-storey extension at...
RIAS launches ‘Architect in the Hoose’ 2015
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) is launching Architect in the Hoose to help homeowners and raise money for the Architects Benevolent...
Motorway junction green light marks Winchburgh milestone
A new junction for the M9 has been approved, which will pave the way for new access to the development at Winchburgh in West...
Cala reports ‘significant’ strides towards net zero goals
CALA Group has announced 'significant progress' in reducing its carbon footprint after unveiling its annual audit of the business’ sustainability data.
The housebuilder said it...
Construction industry urged to donate personal protective equipment to NHS
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has urged the construction industry to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) to their local healthcare communities amidst the...
Firms unveil plans for £100m office scheme
BAM Properties and Taylor Clark Properties have announced plans for a £100 million Glasgow office development which could support almost 3000 jobs.
Their joint venture...
Aviemore civils contractor appoints non-executive director
AVIEMORE-based civil and environmental engineering contractor McGowan Environmental Engineering has appointed Donald Forsyth as non-executive director.
As well as previously chairing the Highlands & Islands...
ICMI to support £15m Crossbasket Castle expansion plans
INVERLOCHY Castle Management International (ICMI) has extended its management agreement with Crossbasket Castle, helping support the five-star hotel as it undergoes a £15 million...
Housebuilder donates defibrillator to Helensburgh community
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has donated a potentially life-saving public access defibrillator (PAD) to the Helensburgh & Local District CPR/Defibrillator Association for the benefit...
Gull chicks halt project to demolish redundant ferry berthing
NESTING gull chicks have delayed work to remove old harbour structures at Kyleakin Harbour.
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which owns the infrastructure, appointed Orkney-based...
CITB urges Scottish construction figures to help shape sector’s future
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) in Scotland is urging key figures in the industry to apply to join its new Nation Council and...
‘Pioneering’ NASC resource aims to redefine safety standards in manual handling
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of its 'groundbreaking' SG6 manual handling training video.
The digital resource has been designed...
Glasgow firm lands £3.7m social landlord deal
GLASGOW-based City Building has landed a £3.7 million contract with social landlord ng homes, which will see the firm deliver repairs and maintenance and also...
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...
Scottish plumber earns Medallion for Excellence at international skills competition
SCOTTISH plumber Connor Cruden finished 7th in the WorldSkills Plumbing international competition in Lahr, Germany last week.
The Turriff-based plumber was awarded the Medallion for...
