Trade body expresses concern over fall in affordable housing completions
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has expressed concern at the latest Scottish Government housing statistics, which show a drop in housing association completions and approvals.
The...
Morris & Spottiswood relocates Glasgow-based office to Dalmarnock
MORRIS & Spottiswood is relocating its Glasgow premises to the city's east end, creating a base for over 140 staff at EastWorks in Dalmarnock.
Part...
Plans submitted for 85-home Fife coastal village development
HOUSEBUILDER CALA has submitted plans for an 85-home development in the Fife coastal village of Aberdour.
Proposals for the site to the south of Aberdour...
Construction starts on new luxury care home in Stirling
MORRISON Community Care Group is to expand its services with a new facility in Stirling.
Located on Randolph Road, the 50-bed Livilands Luxury Suites...
Study shows rise in AI use in Scottish workplaces
NEW research by recruitment specialist Hays has found that more organisations are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools than six months ago, rising from 26%...
Defibrillator installed at Scone co-housing community
A potentially life-saving defibrillator has been installed at Earlsgate, Scone, a co-housing community managed by Kingdom Initiatives, part of the Kingdom Group.
Residents at Earlsgate...
Work underway on £6.8m two-storey extension at Kilmarnock school
FLEMING Buildings Ltd has commenced work on the £6.8 million build of an extension and complete refurbishment at Crosshouse Primary School and Communication Centre.
The...
Glasgow firm provides M&E services for new hotel
GLASGOW-based building services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has been appointed to lead the installation of mechanical and electrical services for a new 70-room hotel in...
Encouraging ONS construction report welcomed
Brian McQuade, Managing Director of Kier Construction’s Scotland & north-east England business, has welcomed news about the continuing growth in the construction sector announced...
Net Zero Home officially launched to help address Scotland’s skill needs
THE Energy Training Academy has announced the opening of its Net Zero Home, which is tipped to help shape the future workforce.
The property is...
Build of North Ayrshire Council’s largest ever housing development underway
ASHLEIGH (Scotland) has commenced work on the build of North Ayrshire Council's largest ever housing development.
The £50 million project will see 202 homes built...
Top construction trainees gear up for SkillBuild final
80 of the top construction trainees from across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland are gearing up for the SkillBuild National Final 2023.
More than...
Government can’t ignore ‘ticking time bomb’ of construction skills gap
ALMOST half of small builders in the UK want targeted immigration to tackle sector skills shortages, new research has uncovered.
The latest State of Trade...
Construction of new business pavilion complete at Annickbank Innovation Campus
CLARK Contracts has announced completion of construction of a new business pavilion within Annickbank Innovation Campus in Irvine for North Ayrshire Council.
The pavilion provides...
Taylor Wimpey gets green light for 125 new homes in Barrhead
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has been granted planning permission by East Renfrewshire Council to deliver 125 new homes that will form part of the...
Work to begin on £5.2m footbridge over Levenmouth railway
WORK is to begin this month on the build of a new £5.2 million footbridge over the Levenmouth railway between Kirkland and Mountfleurie.
The Mountfleurie footbridge...
Falkirk town centre set for ‘ambitious’ public realm project
WORK is set to begin to make a 'bustling' area of Falkirk town centre a safer and more attractive place to live, work, visit,...
Renovation project saves a Glasgow icon
A building in the Tradeston area of Glasgow has been saved from dilapidation after intervention from the building’s factor, home and business owners and...
BAM confirms senior appointments
BRUCE Dickson has been named the new regional director for BAM Construction in Scotland.
He replaces Doug Keillor who has taken up the board position of executive director of...
Plans unveiled for £20m neighbourhood centre for Grandhome
PLANS for the £20 million build of a new neighbourhood centre on the outskirts of Aberdeen have been announced.
Property development firm, Hargreaves Land, has...
