Steel framework complete at new Haymarket Yards student complex
OGILVIE Construction has confirmed the project to build new student accommodation in Haymarket Yards in Edinburgh has reached a major milestone with the structural...
Housebuilder strengthens senior team in Scotland with new land and planning role
Avant Homes Scotland has appointed a strategic land and planning director to support the firm's regional expansion plans.
Michaela Sullivan, who joins from East Lothian...
Robertson completes work on £4.95m community facility
ROBERTSON has completed work on a £4.95 million community facility in Auchinairn, East Dunbartonshire.
Built on the site of the former Auchinairn Primary School, the...
RICS launches new guides to ‘revolutionise’ global carbon measurement
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched two new guides for the Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA), a standard launched in November...
Cumbernauld manufacturer confirms raft of new hires and promotions
CUBE Glass has announced a series of hirings and promotions as the Cumbernauld manufacturer continues a period of growth.
The firm, which manufactures and installs...
Scotland’s largest Passivhaus development making good progress
PATRICK Harvie MSP, minister for zero carbon buildings, active travel and tenants' rights, has visited Scotland's largest Passivhaus development in Dundashill in Glasgow with...
Construction output stats show signs of encouragement
THE latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) report on construction output has revealed that while overall output was flat over a three month period, new...
Ground investigation work supports Orkney renewable energy ambitions
GROUND engineering and site investigation company Central Alliance has returned to the Orkney Islands to complete a further project to help the islands’ council...
JR Scaffold completes complex project on build of Scotland’s tallest residential building
JR Scaffold has helped prepare for the construction of what will be Scotland's tallest residential building.
The firm has erected approximately 2,000 square metres of...
Spreadsheet error led to Edinburgh’s Royal Hospital for Sick Children opening delay
A mistake in documentation led to the delay of the opening of the £150 million Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh, a report...
Kier-backed event gives pupils food for thought
KIER Regional Building Scotland has helped Glasgow pupils learn about the origins of food by supporting a 'Food and Farming Day' at Pollok Country...
Evelyn Partners moves Glasgow teams to sustainable office development
EVELYN Partners, a wealth management and professional services group created from the merger of Tilney and Smith & Williamson, has taken 30,000 sq. ft....
Home working needs are influencing new-build designs
By Ash Sheikh, sales and marketing director of Muir Homes
Home working or a combination of work split between home and office is here to...
Weightmans adds new Glasgow property partner
Weightmans LLP has appointed Cassandra Auld as Partner in the real estate team in Glasgow.
A former senior associate at Pinsent Masons,Weightmans said she has...
New MD appointed at BriggsAmasco
TONY Lawther has been promoted to the role of MD at roofing specialist BriggsAmasco. He succeeds Dave Maginnis, who has become chairman.
Tony joined BriggsAmasco...
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...
First NVQ passes for finishing firm’s employees
FINISHING and repair firm Plastic Surgeon has seen its first employees pass the requirements of its newly introduced NVQ scheme.
The company introduced the course...
Facilities management team honoured for Broughty Ferry work
THE Robertson Facilities Management (FM) team working at Grove Academy in Broughty Ferry has scooped the "Team of the Year" accolade at the British...
Optical fibre circuits to be rerouted prior to Leven Rail Bridge removal
HUNDREDS of optical fibre circuits must be rerouted prior to works beginning on the replacement of Leven Rail Bridge, Fife Council has said.
The bridge...
Data pioneer hails revamped Edinburgh Futures Institute as ‘perfect’ base
THE University of Edinburgh has welcomed its first commercial tenant to the new Edinburgh Futures Institute in the capital’s historic Old Royal Infirmary in Lauriston...
