Work begins on ‘premium’ Linlithgow residential development
CONSTRUCTION is underway at a new residential development in Linlithgow, comprising five-bedroom detached homes.
CALA Homes (East) will launch the first phase of its new Queenswood development...
Designing viable masterplans without compromise
By Lynsay Bell Manson, MD at Studio LBA
THE future of masterplanning in Scotland is undergoing a transformative shift, one that puts people, place and...
New stats show 6% decrease in all sector housebuilding completions in Scotland
NEWLY released figures have revealed a 6% decrease in all sector housebuilding completions in Scotland and a 3% fall in starts in the year...
RICS’ Scotland manifesto urges skills and workforce capacity to be prioritised
RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is launching its Scotland manifesto, in which the organisation claims the next Scottish Government’s ambitions on housing supply...
Ashwood Scotland appoints new construction director
Ashwood Scotland has named Graeme Hadden (51) as its new construction director.
He will succeed Brian Mackay (54), who has decided to take semi-retirement at the...
Clark Contracts honours top-performing academy student
CLARK Contracts has presented the top-performing student in its academy with the Alan Calder Memorial Prize.
The award was established in 2008 following the passing...
Work gets underway at Airdrie development
NEW homes and a park and ride car park form plans for a new development in Airdrie.
Based on the site of the former Alexandra...
Highland business snaps up local motel to ease staff housing shortage
A HIGHLAND hospitality business has invested in bespoke, low-rent accommodation for staff in the face of a lack of affordable homes in the area.
J&R...
Agility and transparency with temporary works
Charlie McKillop, northern regional engineering manager at Altrad RMD Kwikform, discusses why agility and transparency are essential for temporary works suppliers, and the importance...
New study finds economic uncertainty impacts on Scottish sector confidence
NEW research has shown that the 'uncertain' economic outlook has resulted in reduced optimism in Scotland’s construction sector.
Those were the findings of the Q3...
Scotland’s railway set for £15m upgrade over festive period
NETWORK Rail is to deliver £15 million worth of vital infrastructure improvements across Scotland's railway this festive period.
The work includes the replacement of track, upgrade...
Aberdeen firm collapses with 19 redundancies
ABERDEEN-based Anderson Construction has been placed into liquidation with the loss of 19 jobs.
The company, which operated from premises in Northfield, was involved in...
Edinburgh’s Local Development Plan moves to next stage
The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed that its Local Development Plan should be moved on to be examined by the Reporter appointed by...
Taylor Wimpey secures land for next phase of Winchburgh masterplan
LAND has been acquired for the build of 101 new homes in Winchburgh, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has announced.
Located off Duntarvie Castle Road, the...
FMB calls for action to address ‘skills crisis’
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for 'urgent action' to address the UK construction sector's 'skills crisis'.
Chief executive Brian Berry visited Constructionarium...
Total Bitumen launches ‘enhanced’ online ordering platform
BITUMEN specialist Total UK has announced the launch of a new version of its online ordering platform to simplify the purchasing process and provide greater...
Staff given shares in firm as owner targets ‘ideal’ employee ownership solution
TWELVE staff members have been given a stake in Sustainable Homes Scotland's business.
The firm, which trades under name Paul Heat Recovery Scotland, specialises in...
New research highlights impact of skills shortages on construction businesses
NEW research has revealed that 83% of construction businesses say they are being impacted by skills shortages.
The report, by recruitment specialist Search Consultancy, also...
ISG extension leaves Dundee medical school in good health
ISG has successfully completed two important projects at the University of Dundee’s prestigious School of Medicine, located within the grounds of Ninewells Hospital.
With...
New role created at Mactaggart & Mickel
MACTAGGART & Mickel has appointed a group head of construction.
The housebuilder has promoted Jamie McLean to the newly created position, with the role being...
