Transformative Dundee project sends positive message out to industry
THE transformative Waterfront Place project in Dundee – featuring an urban beach, active travel hub, public art, interactive play area, and public realm and...
Manufacturers’ property investment intentions increased by 50 per cent in 2014
PROPOSED investment in land and property from manufacturing companies continues to grow as planning application floor space for factory construction increased by 50 per cent...
Scottish millennials willing to pay more for eco-homes
NEW research has revealed that young housebuyers in Scotland are prioritising environmental credentials when buying a new home, despite rising living costs and higher...
Elgin housebuilder appoints non-executive director
ELGIN-headquartered Springfield Properties has appointed Nicholas Ian Cooper as a non-executive director of the company.
The housebuilder said Mr Cooper (54) is a qualified solicitor...
Edinburgh hospital delayed after Dunne Group folds
EDINBURGH'S new £150 million Royal Hospital for Sick Children and Department of Clinical Neurosciences looks set to be delayed following the collapse of two construction...
Bellway manager scoops Health and Safety award for Stepps site
Bellway site manager, George Carty, has scooped an award for his work at The Marches development in Stepps.
George, from Cumbernauld, has been awarded his...
Russell Roof Tiles launches ‘improved’ solar PV panel
FOLLOWING the launch of the firm's first solar offer, Lochmaben-based Russell Roof Tiles is now boosting its output with an improved 480W solar PV...
Giant sculptures weighing 14-tonnes unveiled in Port Glasgow
WORK is complete on the installation of two 33-feet tall stainless steel sculptures in Port Glasgow, in tribute to the town's shipbuilding heritage.
The installation...
Eight construction-related businesses sign-up for latest Build Ayrshire programme
THE second online Build Ayrshire programme, which helps local construction businesses win new work from Tier 1 contractors, is underway.
Eight companies will take part...
Driving sustainability with product choice
Dan Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director at Russell Roof Tiles, delves into how pitched concrete roof tiles can offer a sustainable solution, as...
Demolition work to pave the way for £100m Glasgow office development
THE demolition of Corunna House in Glasgow will pave the way for construction of The Grid, a new £100 million office development.
Specialist contractor Dem-Master,...
Dunfermline practice wins top architect accolade
DUNFERMLINE-based ORA Architects is celebrating after being named Best Architect at the Scotland’s Home Improvement Awards 2025.
The practice has delivered a range of projects...
School project gives pupils a taste of sustainable housing challenges
THE team from Whiteburn's Viewforth development was recently invited to Sinclairtown Primary in Kirkcaldy where they challenged primary 7 pupils to design a model...
Fire sprinklers set to become mandatory for historic hotel conversions
SPRINKLERS are to become a mandatory requirement for traditional buildings that are newly converted into hotels in Scotland if new laws are passed, the...
Landmark residential project complete in Saltcoats
HUB South West has handed over one of its first residential projects in Saltcoats, Ayrshire.
The first residents have moved into the 36 new homes...
Housebuilder’s donation helps add vibrancy to East Lothian town
COMMUNITY group Blooming Haddington has received help in adding colour and vibrance to the East Lothian town in the form of a donation from...
Scottish Government to open second phase of training fund to mitigate impact of Covid-19
THE second phase of a Scottish Government funding initiative to support the upskilling and reskilling of existing workforces is set to open.
The flexible workforce...
Flexible approach sees online builders merchant’s sales rise
ONLINE builders merchant, Building Superstore, has revealed a 'significant' increase in orders placed via its mobile app over the last three months.
The company said...
Clark Contracts named main contractor for next phase of Bellshill logistics park
CONSTRUCTION is progressing at Knight Property Group’s £55 million speculative scheme in Bellshill, with Clark Contracts appointed as the main contractor to deliver the...
Scaffold specialist confirms compliance recognition for in-house systems
Stepup Scaffold UK has revealed that two of the firm's in-house engineered scaffold systems - RingLock and OCTO - have been certified as compliant...
