Trust seeks help for Hill House

THE National Trust for Scotland is looking for a practice or organisation to lead a phase of research and development work in a project...

Invitation to tender for Highland project ‘attracts global interest’

HYDRO construction specialists have been invited to submit tenders for the build of SSE Renewable's proposed pumped hydro scheme at Coire Glas. It would be...

Edinburgh Airport set for major transport improvements

OVER £20 million is to be invested in improving transport access at Edinburgh Airport. The development will come in two phases, with the first set...

Pacific Building unveils new brand identity to amplify ‘dynamic’ profile

PACIFIC Building has announced the launch of a new brand identity and completely updated website. The new look marks a development of the original Pacific...

Contractor spreads Easter joy for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland

CLARK Contracts donated over 170 Easter eggs to Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), which offer a full family support service for babies, children and...
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Glasgow firm supports development of new heat pump technology

A Glasgow-based energy firm has teamed up with senior figures from across the industry to fund pioneering heat pump technology. Union Technical has provided pre-seed...
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Taylor Wimpey celebrates 10 site manager award wins

TEN Taylor Wimpey site managers from its developments across Scotland are celebrating after each winning an award at the NHBC Pride in the Job...
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Scottish construction employers to play key role in apprenticeships review

SCOTTISH construction employers are being urged to come forward to help lead a review of apprenticeships in the industry to ensure skills and qualifications...

Scotland’s Great Trail network set for £111,000 of improvement works

NATURESCOT has announced it is to fund almost £111,000 of improvement works to Scotland's Great Trails network. The public body said that the work comes...
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Avant gets green light for £68m Cairneyhill development

AVANT Homes Scotland has been granted planning permission for 256 new homes in Cairneyhill, Fife. The £68 million Keelyside View development will comprise a mix...

St Andrews Timber and Building Supplies launches new landscaping division

St Andrews Timber and Building Supplies has announced the launch of a new landscaping division as part of a £1 million expansion. The firm serves...
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Housing secretary visits major regeneration project in Bellsmyre

CALEDONIA Housing Association (CHA) recently welcomed Scottish housing secretary Màiri McAllan to Bellsmyre in West Dunbartonshire to tour the first new energy-efficient homes being...
Alex Goodfellow is group managing director at Stewart Milne Timber Systems.

A strong case for timber – Zero carbon homes

The construction industry has the knowledge and experience to take a lead in reducing Scotland’s carbon emissions argues Alex Goodfellow SPEAKING in advance of this...

Davidson & Robertson announces senior appointment

DAVIDSON & Robertson (D&R) has announced the senior appointment of Graeme Ferguson as director within its rural and agency department. Graeme joins the firm of...
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‘Haute Couture’ in Hannover residential building

Aesthetics are key to stylish residential building Roermond/Hannover – “The List” is the most highly populated district of Hannover, in the view of many, it...

Cruden breaks ground on Blantyre development

SOUTH Lanarkshire Council has broken ground on a new council house development in Blantyre, to be built by Glasgow-based Cruden Building and Renewals. Located on...

McTaggart Construction completes build of Kirkintilloch development

MCTAGGART Construction has completed a 41-unit affordable housing development at Fauldhead, Kirkintilloch. The development comprises 28 flats and 13 terrace houses, which have now been...

UK’s largest rail-mounted crane used on £2.9m Neilston project

THE largest rail-mounted crane in the UK has been used to lift pre-cast concrete components into place on Network Rail's £2.9 million project to...

Glasgow restoration project earns high praise

A restoration project worth more than £22,000 has been completed to transform the iconic Merchants House in Glasgow back to its former glory. City Building has...
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CITB report hails ‘quick response’ to sector challenges

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed in its 2021-22 annual report that for the year ending 31 March 2022, the organisation invested...