Bishopbriggs children’s charity receives funding boost from housebuilder
BISHOPBRIGGS-based Sunshine Wishes Children’s Charity (SWCC) has received a £1,500 funding boost from Cala Homes (West).
The charity was a recipient of the housebuilder’s Community...
Agreement signed for Galashiels development plans
A proposal for a new hotel, restaurant and housing on the site of the former Burgh Yard in Galashiels is to be taken forward...
Double award joy for Ferguslie Park regeneration project
A development of 101 new homes in the Tannahill area of Ferguslie Park, Paisley, won two accolades at the 2024 Scottish Home Awards.
The project...
Lovell Scotland announces new regional MD
LOVELL has announced the appointment of Tony Rankin as its new regional MD in Scotland.
Bringing more than 20 years of experience in the housebuilding...
Farrans opens applications for 40 graduate and placement positions
FARRANS Construction has opened the application process for 40 positions on its graduate programme, Farrans Foundation, with intake dates in June and September 2026.
The...
Charity backs calls for research into Covid-19 mental health impact
MATES in Mind is urging construction employers to act now to support the long-term mental wellbeing of staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The move follows...
Allied Surveyors Scotland bolsters Glasgow offering with new directors
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed David Gibson MRICS and Greg Scrimgeour MRICS as directors, in a bid to reinforce the company's presence across the...
Major project underway to connect south west of Glasgow’s water mains network with Ayrshire
MORE than seven miles of new pipes are being installed to connect the south west of Glasgow's water mains network with Ayrshire's network.
Connecting the...
Practice celebrates double triumph at education awards ceremony
BDP is celebrating after landing two awards and a double commendation at the Learning Places Scotland Awards in Glasgow.
The awards celebrate outstanding projects that...
Morrison earns community engagement accolade
MORRISON Construction won the Excellence in Community Engagement prize at this year's Highland Women Business Awards.
The contractor was presented with the award at a...
GBSS teams up with Tigers to help train next generation of construction workers
GBSS Civil Engineering has spoken of the collaborative relationship it has formed with Tigers Group, the training organisation for young people which is helping...
‘Quality over quantity’ focus pays off for Robertson Group
ROBERTSON Group has announced a return to profit despite a slight dip in revenue in its financial results for the year ended 30 June...
Strengthening and repair option agreed for closed Aberdeenshire bridge
ABOYNE Bridge in Aberdeenshire is to undergo limited strengthening and repair to enable it to re-open with an 18-tonne vehicle limit.
A structural assessment of...
Springfield Group donates to charities across Scotland this festive season
SPRINGFIELD Properties and Tulloch Homes, part of the Springfield Group, have been helping to spread Christmas cheer by donating £6,000, spread across various charities...
Highland communities to benefit from fibre network upgrade
A number of communities in the Highlands are to undergo a “dramatic” transformation thanks to a project that will bring new full fibre infrastructure...
Highlands housing provider outlines plans to help address ‘chronic’ shortage
ONE of the largest social housing providers in the Highlands, Albyn Housing Society, has announced its intention to increase development of new homes to...
Top marks for new energy efficient housing development in Glasgow
The site of a former Glasgow school has been transformed into 45 new affordable homes, with five jobs and two apprenticeships being created in the process.
Council leader tours Elgin affordable housing project
A "much needed" affordable housing development in Elgin has received the backing of the leader of Moray Council as he toured the construction site.
Councillor...
Construction sector offered free support to aid communication during lockdown period
A Glasgow-based communications agency has revealed it is helping its construction industry clients and contacts communicate more effectively during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Perceptive Communicators has...
SJIB adds support to consultation for regulation of electricians
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) has added its voice to the parliamentary consultation on regulation of electricians.
The industry body said protection of title would...
