Championing change and collaboration to address sustainability challenges
By Richard Campbell, the new chair of the Institution of Structural Engineers Scotland, and director at Will Rudd Glasgow
Due to the combined understanding of...
Edinburgh residents urged to have their say on cladding proposals
EDINBURGH residents have been urged to have their say on legislation addressing unsafe cladding.
The call comes after a Holyrood committee visited a building in...
High flying husband and wife-run business lands award
DRONE Scotland has been crowned the winner at hub South West’s tenth Building for Growth Awards event.
Based in Uddingston, the company has doubled its...
Aberdeen homes containing RAAC to be demolished
A phased approach for the demolition of council and private homes affected by RAAC in Aberdeen has been agreed.
Project Scotland reported in August 2024...
New SNIPEF president appointed at AGM
THE Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has appointed Robin Hall as its new president.
Robin Hall, owner of RD Hall Plumbing and...
Roadshows to provide Scottish electricians with latest industry developments
Electricians based in Scotland are to get the opportunity to attend a seminar from NICEIC, which will provide information about the latest developments in the sector.
Scottish Property Awards winners named
THE best new commercial and public property developments in Scotland have been revealed at the second annual Scottish Property Awards.Prime Four Business Park in Aberdeen, Johnstone...
BAM confirms senior appointments
BRUCE Dickson has been named the new regional director for BAM Construction in Scotland.
He replaces Doug Keillor who has taken up the board position of executive director of...
Homeowners ‘stretching themselves financially’ to pay for essential building work
NEW research has revealed that two-thirds of UK homeowners raid their savings or investments to pay for essential building work, while almost a quarter...
3DReid to lead design of Edinburgh boutique hotel
ARCHITECTURE and design specialist 3DReid has announced it will deliver the new Malmaison boutique hotel on Edinburgh's St Andrew Square.
The practice has been appointed...
25 jobs lost as steel firm enters administration
COWDENBEATH-based structural steel fabricator Rippin Limited has gone into administration, with the loss of 25 jobs.
The company experienced cash flow difficulties due to a...
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...
Research shows strong support for AI among Scottish workers
NEW research has revealed that 57% of employers and 57% of workers in Scotland believe that artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace will bring...
Housebuilder confirms new partnership with Airdrie hospice
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has announced a new partnership with St Andrew’s Hospice in Airdrie which will see £25 donated for each new home...
Growth in construction output welcomed, but government urged to set out skills plan
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed new figures from the ONS Construction Output data for May 2024, which revealed a 1.9% increase in...
First Minister welcomes Inverness City Deal bid
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said everyone in the Inverness region should have a say in the shaping of the City Deal bid.
Ms Sturgeon said...
Glasgow home insulation programme saves 590,000 tonnes in carbon emissions
A programme which delivers energy efficiency measures in homes in Glasgow has resulted in a saving of almost 590,000 tonnes in carbon emissions, the...
Kirkcaldy court project complete
THE Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is opening a new court annexe in Kirkcaldy.
The building, which will initially hear custody cases and in...
Local supply chain to benefit from Glasgow flats proposal
HOUSEBUILDER AS Homes (Scotland) Ltd has lodged plans for a new £5 million development of 40 homes in Springburn, Glasgow.
Local sub-contractors have been tipped to benefit...
Clark Contracts continues Lidl partnership
CLARK Contracts is to deliver the build of a new Lidl supermarket in Dundee.
The store will be the eleventh of its kind delivered by the...
