The road to true net zero
As construction works towards reducing carbon emissions, John Smith, technical director at Donaldson Timber Systems, discusses why embodied carbon is critical to its success
IT’S...
Proposed eco-therapy park could host memorial for those accused of witchcraft
A memorial dedicated to those accused of witchcraft is a step closer following a visit to a proposed eco-therapy wellness and leisure park development...
Akela team completes gruelling charity challenge
GLASGOW-based ground engineering and construction specialist Akela Group has revealed that staff have raised £10,000 for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity by completing the gruelling...
Surveyor Smiths Gore clinches heritage contract
SMITHS Gore is to provide building surveyor services to Scottish Natural Heritage until 2016 under a contract that embraces almost 200 properties ranging from...
Lidl eyes build of new Scottish stores
LIDL has unveiled a wish list of locations for potential new stores in Scotland - from Dundee to Bonnyrigg and Aberdeen to St Andrews.
The...
New £28m Aberdeen school and community hub officially opens
THE £28 million Greyhope School and Community Hub in the Aberdeen area of Torry has officially opened.
Built by Morrison Construction, designed by Halliday Fraser...
Contractor looks to perfect its craft with distillery project
ROBERTSON has commenced construction work on two new warehouses for Scotch whisky maturation at Benromach Distillery.
The £2.3 million project is being delivered for Elgin-based...
New homes poised to transform derelict Bellshill site
DERELICT land in Bellshill will soon be transformed into 24 new affordable homes for Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) after the firm appointed regeneration...
Cushman & Wakefield confirms senior Scottish appointment
CUSHMAN & Wakefield has appointed Jill Gayford as a partner heading up the asset services team in Scotland.
Most recently the manager of Pentlands Science...
CALA submits plans for luxury Glasgow apartments
CALA Homes (West) is proceeding with plans for 101 luxury apartments in the south side of Glasgow.
A planning application has been submitted for the proposed development...
Demolition work begins on first block of flats at Clune Park
DEMOLITION of the first block of flats within Port Glasgow's Clune Park is underway as part of the regeneration of the area.
Greenock-based Caskie Demolition...
Scotland sees 9% decrease in housebuilding starts
THERE was a 9% decrease in all sector housebuilding starts and a 7% reduction in completions between 2023 and 2024, the Scottish Government's quarterly...
Edinburgh and Glasgow named among UK’s ‘most resilient’ retail hubs
NEW research has found Edinburgh has the most productive retail floorspace of any major UK city outside of London, with Glasgow close behind.
Analysis from...
Callendar Park memorial to remember lives lost to Covid-19
A memorial is to be created in Callendar Park to pay tribute to those who lost their lives to Covid-19.
The Remembering Together memorial, in the form...
Construction sector looks to the future over changes to pensions
NEW research shows that while just 1% of small and medium sized employers in the construction sector plan to contribute more than the legislative...
Plans launched for build of 92-bed Orkney hotel
BRACEWELL and Orkney Builders (Contractors) Ltd have submitted a planning application for a new 92-bed hotel in Orkney.
The site, on Kirkwall's Junction Road, was...
ACO marks World Water Day with call to improve understanding of sustainable drainage
AHEAD of World Water Day (22 March), construction professionals are being urged to review their understanding of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) amid a global...
Campion Homes to launch fifth active Fife development
CAMPION Homes is poised to launch its newest housing development, The Temple at Balcurvie in Fife, which will comprise of 69 private homes for...
Royal Hospital for Children and Young People opening date announced
THE Royal Hospital for Children and Young People is to fully open on March 23, NHS Lothian has announced.
The facility, which plans were first...
BEAR Scotland begins £720m south east contract
RESPONSIBILITY for managing and maintaining 314 miles of trunk roads in the south east of Scotland has officially been transferred to BEAR Scotland.
In March,...
