New hotels to increase accommodation options for Hydro visitors
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on two hotel projects in Glasgow near the SSE Hydro. The entertainment venue, which opened five years ago, has fuelled demand...
Springfield apprentice bricklayers gear up for national skills competition
TWO Springfield Properties apprentice bricklayers have been invited to compete in this year's national SkillBuild Competition, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
Andrew...
SBF to mark 130-year milestone with series of industry events
THE Scottish Building Federation has announced a number of events to mark the organisation's 130th anniversary this year.
Legislative briefings, technology workshops, a golf tournament,...
Joy as restoration of “iconic” building is complete
CRUCIAL restoration work has been completed on an "iconic" B-listed building in Glasgow.
The building at 33 Dalintober Street/53 Morrison Street was saved from falling into serious...
Ocean Kinetics appoints commercial manager to drive growth in key sectors
OCEAN Kinetics has appointed chartered civil engineer Shane Jamieson as the company’s new commercial manager.
The move is designed to help drive growth in the...
Hardies ramps up presence in newly refurbished Dundee base
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced that the firm's refurbished office in Dundee has gone from housing a staff of just six employees...
Prisoner rehabilitation project improves outdoor space for Fife care homes
A rehabilitation scheme is seeing prisoners make quality garden furniture to be donated to care homes in Fife.
The Good Neighbour initiative comes as part of a...
Paisley contractor earns place on £500m framework
CLARK Contracts has announced it has been appointed to Fusion21's £500 million refurbishment, construction, new build and modular buildings framework.
The Paisley-based contractor has been appointed...
Cruyff does Aberdeen a turn with third sports pitch
A third Cruyff Court is set to be opened in Aberdeen and be named in honour of Aberdeen Football Club's legendary captain Willie Miller.
Cruyff...
Bridge works to get underway on Neilston rail line
A Sunday and Monday line closure is to be trialled for the first time on Scotland's railway as preparatory bridge works get underway on...
Mactaggart & Mickel site scoops top health and safety award
MACTAGGART & Mickel Homes has scooped a top health and safety award for a site in East Renfrewshire.
Garry Henderson, site manager at the housebuilder’s...
Property Funding Team finalists announced
The finalists have been announced in the Property Funding Team of the Year category for the third annual Scottish Property Awards.
Bank of Scotland, M&G Real...
McTaggart Group looks to ‘kickstart’ careers of 55 youngsters
YOUNG people in the central belt are set to have the opportunity to participate in 'high quality' work experience with McTaggart Group.
It comes after...
Roof tiling manufacturer’s staff ‘raring’ to begin fundraising
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has revealed the local charities and good causes that are to benefit from this year's Give 4 Good project.
The firm's team has...
Work begins on ‘once in a generation’ opportunity at Candleriggs Square
GRAHAM has announced that work is underway on the delivery of the £62 million Candleriggs Square project in Glasgow.
The contractor said the project is...
Hillington West Railway Station to be revamped in £2.9m project
BOTH platforms at Hillington West Railway Station in Glasgow are to be renewed in a £2.9 million project.
The 190m-long platforms, which Network Rail said...
Santander looks to ‘completely transform’ Glasgow building
PLANS have been launched for a substantial refurbishment of Santander's 'landmark' building at Glasgow's 301 St Vincent Street.
The proposals would see the 310,000 sq...
Councillors discuss affordable housing ambitions in Fife
FIFE councillors have met to discuss proposals which could see more than 3,800 new affordable homes built in the region before 2026.
The local authority's...
Perth-headquartered SSE celebrates milestone in first French project
PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables is celebrating the safe and successful installation of the final onshore turbine at its first project outside of the UK and...
Green light for 132 new homes in Ratho Station
HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has secured a Resolution to Grant detailed planning permission to construct 132 new homes at West Mains in Ratho...
