Gardens and green spaces sought after by new home buyers
OUTDOOR areas and green spaces are proving popular with new house buyers, according to latest stats.
Following the reopening of the housing market in England,...
Govan–Partick bridge build creates more than one link
THE project manager on Farrans’ build of the recently opened £29.5 million Govan–Partick footbridge has revealed that forming close ties with the two communities...
Underlying demand for construction ‘remains steady’ despite sector challenges
THE latest analysis from Barbour ABI has found that rising interest rates, political uncertainty and continued price inflation has left UK construction spending 'significantly...
Projects to benefit from £100m investment package named
SIXTEEN projects will benefit from the Scottish Government's £100 million investment package to help stimulate the economy in the wake of the Brexit vote.
They include a £20 million...
Port of Nigg set for £30m investment as north-east firms unite under new brand
PLANS for over £30 million of investment at Port of Nigg have been unveiled as three north-east businesses unite under the newly launched brand...
CITB simplifies access to construction training funds
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will make it easier for employers to apply for training funding for their staff by simplifying the application...
Work to continue at fire-damaged Princes Street site for ‘at least’ three weeks
WORK is expected to continue on the site of the Princes Street fire for 'at least' three weeks, the City of Edinburgh Council has...
GMG’s energy-efficient work creates lasting legacy in Scottish communities
GLASGOW-based multi-discipline business GMG Contractors has marked a number of recent milestones.
The company has been appointed by Glasgow City Council to deliver works under...
Demolition of Cumbernauld’s Fleming House nears completion
DEMOLITION of Cumbernauld's Fleming House is nearing completion, North Lanarkshire Council has announced.
The top-down removal of both wings next to the A8011 and Tryst...
Akela secures another major contract in Penicuik housing project
AKELA Construction has secured another contract as part of the creation of a new community in Penicuik.
The latest contract for Avant Homes will deliver...
A common Sense solution to rising energy costs?
Gary Moug meets the Clydebank firm behind a new product tipped to provide businesses with huge savings on hot water
A Clydebank firm has developed...
Potential delay in heat pump timescales would be ‘welcome news’ for housing sector
A reported delay in the timescale for introducing heat pumps has been welcomed by Scottish property firm DJ Alexander Ltd.
The estate and letting agent...
Two thirds of construction employers support CITB’s levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it has achieved Consensus in support for its levy proposals that will help provide training for...
Allied strengthens Edinburgh team with commercial valuation surveyor
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed Laura Bell McMillan as a commercial valuation surveyor in its Edinburgh office.
She has relocated from the Aberdeen office, where...
Edinburgh declares housing emergency
COUNCILLORS in Edinburgh have overwhelmingly voted to recognise and seek to address the scale of Edinburgh's housing crisis.
In a first for the city, members...
Network Rail reports early progress on £116m project
THE first new rails have been laid on the £116 million project to bring rail travel back to Leven for the first time in...
Work to begin on revamp of Strathclyde Park’s Watersports Centre
WORK is set to get underway next month on the redevelopment of the Watersports Centre at Strathclyde Country Park in North Lanarkshire.
The project is...
Builders merchants temporarily close as UK Government clarification sought
SOME of Britain's largest builders merchants have temporarily shut because of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
Jewson announced that their stores will close for 24 hours...
Harley Haddow announces raft of new hires and promotions
HARLEY Haddow has announced a raft of new hires and promotions across its UK business.
The multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy's office in Manchester has added four...
Electrical sector expands remit of Local Authority Forum
SELECT has announced that Scotland's electrical industry is expanding the remit and membership of its Local Authority Forum.
Run by SELECT, the 'recalibration' to include...
