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Don’t let the green construction agenda slip

By Scott Brewster, MD of Brewster Brothers OVER the past few years, the construction industry has taken great strides to embrace sustainable practices. But faced...

New homes unveiled at Newton Mearns development

MACTAGGART & Mickel recently announced the launch of its new Sandringham Gate development in Newton Mearns with the release of the first four homes. When...

Deal struck to build North East scaffolding training centre

A deal has been struck to build the first scaffolding training centre in the North East of Scotland, providing much-needed facilities to the region. The Construction...

Homes for Scotland names new Director of Planning

Trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has named Nicola Barclay as Director of Planning with responsibility for ensuring that the organisation’s planning function is utilised...

SSE Renewables makes £9.6m donation into ‘transformational’ local projects

COMMUNITIES near SSE Renewables' offshore and onshore developments have received £9.6 million in donations this year, the organisation has revealed. More than 1,048 community projects...
Heriot-Watt students hear about the new work-study MSc

New graduate programme aims to address lack of planners in Scotland

GRADUATES who are interested in careers in planning are set to be offered a new work and study opportunity in a bid to address...

Summers-Inman to cost manage new £30m hospital build

PROPERTY and construction consultancy Summers-Inman has been appointed to work as trust cost advisor on a £30 million new build hospital in Berwick. Working for...

Housebuilder helps add colour to community event in Elgin

LINKWOOD Primary School in Elgin hosted its first ‘Colour Run’ to raise funds for the development of a new playground in an event sponsored...

Building consultancy appoints new head of occupier services

AN Edinburgh building consultancy has launched a new occupier services offer following the appointment of a specialist director. Andrew Gower has joined Paragon, having previously founded his...

Keynorth merges with Shepherd

SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has agreed terms with Keynorth UK to merge their building consultancy businesses. Shepherd has appointed Keynorth’s owner, Mark Totten, as partner...

New lease of life planned for historic Paisley site

THE JR Group has submitted a planning application to Renfrewshire Council to transform an 'iconic' Paisley building. The former TA building on High Street could...

Nicola Sturgeon reiterates stance on site closures following MP’s questioning

NICOLA Sturgeon has responded to Douglas Ross MP's questioning of her decision to close all non-essential construction sites in Scotland. The Moray MP queried why...

Conservation project complete at historic Edinburgh building

AUSTIN-Smith:Lord has completed a conservation project for The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The architects were tasked with refurbishing the four upper storeys of...
A render of what Scottish Water's car port scheme will look like once complete

Landmark solar carport project begins at Scottish Water head office

SCOTTISH Water has announced that its Stepps office is set to be home to one of the largest solar carports in the country, as...

New technology aims to boost construction recruitment

AN Edinburgh-based consultancy has launched a 'Trip Advisor-like' service which will aid construction sector employers and candidates in the recruitment process by providing a...

Graham extends its local contribution

CONSTRUCTION work has started on an extension to Macaulay College on the Isle of Lewis. Graham Construction, the main contractor for the refurbishment of Lews Castle, revealed it...

Historic Borders building transformed into extra care apartments

WORK is complete on the transformation of one of Kelso's 'most recognisable' listed buildings into a new facility for extra care apartments. Poynder Apartments provides...
Andrew Mickel with Chris Rason, Managing Director, Energy Solutions at Aggreko

Mac Mic Group enters ‘milestone’ agreement with Aggreko for Inchinnan solar park

FAMILY-owned Mac Mic Group has achieved a major milestone for the business after entering into an agreement with Aggreko UK for a 45-year period...

Redeveloped studio projects boosting Scotland’s film and TV ambitions

REPURPOSED properties and studio conversions are helping to drive Scotland's ambition of becoming a hub for high-end film and TV productions, according to new...

Scotland’s female property and construction students celebrated at virtual events

THE achievements of Scotland's female property and construction student undergraduates have been celebrated at two virtual Women in Property Student Awards events, representing Northern...